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Chapter 783 - Chapter 783 Chapter 783 The Treatment of Being Professor Qiao

Chapter 783: Chapter 783: The Treatment of Being Professor Qiao Chapter 783: Chapter 783: The Treatment of Being Professor Qiao In the banquet hall.

Qiao Yun turned her head and glanced at Pei Yao, who had been distracted ever since he entered. Seeing that he was not paying attention, she expressionlessly stretched out a finger and mercilessly poked his waist.

“Ow.”

Pei Yao shuddered, nearly jumping on the spot. He clutched his waist and contorted his face as he complained, “Boss, don’t you know I’m ticklish?”

Seeing him lively again, Qiao Yun’s face revealed a satisfied expression. She asked softly, with a tone of concern, “What’s wrong with you?”

“Ah? Nothing’s wrong with me.” Pei Yao was utterly confused, his expression blank.

Qiao Yun put on a serious face, “You’re distracted, you’re troubled by something.”

At these words, Pei Yao’s face turned various shades of pale and green, as if he had a surge of emotion in his chest that he couldn’t dissipate. His expression was quite ugly.

He pursed his lips and remained silent.

Qiao Yun grew even more curious. It was rare for her to see Pei Yao show such strong emotions. She asked calmly, “If there’s something wrong, just tell me.”

Pei Yao took a deep breath, his expression conveying an unspeakable sense of gloom. “It’s nothing, really. I might have seen someone I know. Of course, maybe I’m mistaken.”

Qiao Yun looked at him for a moment, understandingly asked, “An enemy?”

With such a disgruntled look, it was probably an enemy.

But when did Pei Yao acquire an enemy that she didn’t know about?

Pei Yao’s expression shifted subtly, immediately denying, “No, it must have been a mistake.”

“Hmm?” Qiao Yun squinted her eyes, realizing Pei Yao was keeping something from her, which made her a bit unhappy.

Her own grown-up cub had secrets now. Professor Qiao was somewhat worried. Was this a belated rebellious phase?

Could it be she’d been too strict?

Professor Qiao reflected for a second on her own methods of upbringing.

Pei Yao shook his head and chuckled, “Boss, today is your important day. Why are you focused on me?”

In the end, Qiao Yun didn’t press any further, but she made a mental note of Pei Yao’s unusual behavior today.

At that moment, Su Mian approached. She first greeted Pei Yao, then took Qiao Yun’s hand and spoke in a gentle tone, “Qiaoqiao, mom is going to introduce you to some people.”

“Okay.” Qiao Yun knew Su Mian wanted to show her off. She didn’t resist, instead obediently followed along.

Pei Yao watched Qiao Yun’s retreating figure, raised his hand, and tapped his forehead with a knuckle of his distinctly articulated index finger.

It must be a misconception, definitely a misconception.

They couldn’t possibly appear here.

It wasn’t fear, Pei Yao simply didn’t want Qiao Yun to be troubled by his problems, given that these people were quite troublesome to deal with.

Pei Yao’s eyes darkened, and something seemed to cross his mind again. A layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and his lips turned a bit pale.

Lu Zhanxing happened to walk by and noticed Pei Yao’s complexion, which took him by surprise, “Director Pei, are you alright? If you’re feeling unwell, I’ll take you to the rest room first?”

“I’m fine.”

Pei Yao suppressed the fierceness in his eyes and managed a faint smile, to avoid arousing Qiao Yun’s suspicions later on. He lifted his wrist to glance at his watch, “Tell Professor Qiao that I have to leave because of another matter.”

“Okay.” Lu Zhanxing nodded, took another look at Pei Yao’s complexion, and couldn’t help but inwardly criticize, this definitely didn’t seem like he was alright. Anyone who didn’t know might think someone was trying to kill him.

That look in his eyes just now was a bit terrifying.

The people around my sister really are no pushovers.

…

As almost everyone invited had arrived, Qiao Yun, dressed in a pink gown, her delicate face fair, looked like a pretty little princess, being led around by Su Mian for introductions.

Some who had initially doubted Qiao Yun’s academic performance, upon the arrival of some big shots, became so enthusiastic about Qiao Yun that Su Mian began to suspect they were moments away from trying to abduct her daughter.

Some even started matchmaking for Qiao Yun, “Ah Mian, we’re such good friends, how about considering becoming in-laws? It’s always better for relationships to grow closer, isn’t it?”

Su Mian responded with a forced smile, “That’s far too early. My daughter is only eighteen and hasn’t even graduated from university.”

“It’s not early at all; she’s already of age at eighteen.”

“My son is the same age as Qiaoqiao. Let’s arrange a meeting sometime; they might have things to talk about.”

“As if no one else has a son; I have one too…”

With Qiao Yun’s excellence and the high regard from many big wigs, marrying her into their families seemed advantageous which sparked thoughts of alliance after the suggestion was made.

Su Mian: “…”

“Forget about Qiaoqiao for my family, but my two sons are definitely worth considering.”

Innocent bystanders Lu Zhanxing and Lu Jingzhi: “…”

Su Mian, truly bothered by the pestering, quickly whisked Qiao Yun away, watching as the group of socialites continued to argue over who should have Qiao Yun as a daughter-in-law. Su Mian was both amused and frustrated, “Qiaoqiao, when did you become so sought after.”

Back then, these people had looked down on her daughter, considering her an uneducated country girl, and now their attitude had taken a complete turn.

Touching her face, Su Mian felt these women must not find it painful to flip-flop.

Righteously, Qiao Yun stated, “I have a boyfriend and I don’t cheat.”

“…” Su Mian’s mouth twitched, not wanting to admit this fact.

“Xiaoqiao,” Grandpa Qi approached once Qiao Yun was free and asked with a smile, “Congratulations on becoming the top scholar in the college entrance exams.”

Facing an elder, Qiao Yun’s tone was much softer, “Thank you, Grandpa Qi.”

Grandpa Qi then suggested, “About university, how about considering Ocean University? If anything comes up, Grandpa will be able to look after you.”

He had come all the way from Hai City to Shangjing City, fearing he would lose Qiao Yun to someone else if he delayed.

Before Qiao Yun could answer, an elderly man hurried over, saying, “Grandpa Qi, Xiaoqiao’s family is in Shangjing City, why should she go to a faraway place to study? It’s better if she goes to Qing University. I teach there and could take care of her.”

Grandpa Qi retorted indignantly, “Old man, are you trying to compete with me for her?”

“It’s not competing. Xiaoqiao hasn’t decided on Ocean University yet.”

“Professor Qiao, have you considered Beijing University?” the president of Beijing University chimed in ingratiatingly, “Don’t you have students who graduated from there?”

Grandpa Qi rolled his eyes, “Playing the emotion card, are you? Xiaoqiao, you tell us, where do you want to go?”

Qiao Yun spoke slowly, “Let’s not argue.”

“This isn’t an argument; it’s about dignity!”

Qiao Yun truly didn’t understand; what did her choice of university have to do with their dignity?

Watching in astonishment, Su Mian experienced for the first time just how popular her daughter was; this was indeed the treatment befitting Professor Qiao’s daughter.

It seemed these people didn’t need Qiao Yun’s answer; they were already quarreling heatedly. Seeing this, Qiao Yun quietly distanced herself, sparing her own discomfort.

Qiao Yun walked to the side, took a plate, and started eating quietly. At one point, she glanced at her phone and saw no messages, involuntarily frowning.