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Chapter 799 - Chapter 799 Chapter 799 Clearing Obstacles for Professor Qiao

Chapter 799: Chapter 799: Clearing Obstacles for Professor Qiao Chapter 799: Chapter 799: Clearing Obstacles for Professor Qiao After the banquet ended, Elder Li was quite reluctant to part with Qiao Yun, so he suggested, “It’s so late already, why don’t you stay for the night?”

Li Hanzhou was quite happy with the idea, so he went to see Qiao Yun.

Li Miao chimed in, “Qiaoqiao, stay and keep me company.”

Although the Lu couple didn’t stop Qiao Yun and Li Hanzhou’s interaction, they really didn’t want her to stay over. They racked their brains to consider how to tactfully refuse them.

Qiao Yun spoke up herself, her voice very soft, “Grandpa Li, no need, it’s too late and not appropriate.”

Elder Li thought so too; his grandson had paraded around with Qiao Yun like a peacock displaying his feathers all evening. Their relationship was more or less publicly acknowledged, and if they allowed her to stay the night, who knows what people might say.

After all, Qiao Yun was still young, and to outsiders, she was just a student; she would certainly be the subject of wild speculation.

Thinking this, he sternly said to Li Hanzhou, “I’m warning you, you need to be proper in your conduct with Qiao Qiao.”

Li Hanzhou, an innocent bystander, chuckled, his upturned peach-blossom eyes teasing as he slowly asked Qiao Yun, “Professor Qiao, do you think I’m proper?”

He considered himself very proper; having dated Professor Qiao for so long, they had only kissed twice.

He felt he was on the verge of becoming a saint, devoid of all desires.

Qiao Yun glanced at him and earnestly nodded.

She had read many materials on romance and always felt that their relationship was too Platonic; Li Hanzhou was too restrained.

So Qiao Yun figured he must have some sort of secret issue.

Like an illness, for instance.

How pitiable.

She should ask her uncle to check on him someday.

Of course, even if he had an illness, she wouldn’t look down on him.

Little did Li Hanzhou know that his extreme cherish for Qiao Yun was mistaken for an illness. At this moment, he just felt that the child’s gaze upon him was filled with too much sympathy.

But upon another look, Qiao Yun seemed back to normal, so he thought it was just his imagination.

The two families bid each other farewell, and the Lu family got into the car.

Li Hanzhou watched Qiao Yun’s petite back until the car drove away.

“Still looking?” Li’s mother clicked her tongue, “She’s far gone, don’t be like a ‘wife-waiting stone.’ If you want to see her every day, you might as well try harder to marry Professor Qiao back home, but I doubt that’s likely.”

Li Hanzhou raised his eyebrow, questioning, “Are you really my mother?”

He was puzzled, why did his family lack faith in him, was he that incompetent?

Li’s mother just laughed and asked, “I heard Professor Qiao say she’s going back to Yuncheng, you’ll follow her, right?”

Li Hanzhou nodded indifferently.

“That’s good then.” Li’s mother patted his shoulder, enigmatically advising, “Take care of yourself, and I hope you return safe and sound.”

Li Hanzhou, confused, replied, “Are you cursing me?”

Li’s father, looking forward to the drama, explained to him, “Professor Qiao’s parents are easy to speak to, but the people of her research institute are another story, quite mad.”

When Li Hanzhou was young and they stayed at Tianqi Research Institute for a while for his treatment.

Back then, those few people, though young in age, had tremendous courage, once almost blowing up the institute.

Eventually, Professor Qiao punished them by making them plant vegetables for several months, with a strict schedule and quotas; missing the target meant double the work.

The Tianqi Research Institute was a mysterious entity with very little information disclosed, but the odd temper of Professor Qiao’s few disciples was well known to all.

Li Hanzhou had also heard several rumors.

For instance, someone talked big and discredited Qiao Yun, claiming her reputation was undeserved, and not long after, it was exposed that this person had stolen a research result from their student. They became as despised as a rat crossing the street, and now, they might even be wandering the streets homeless.

There was also someone who wanted to pursue Professor Qiao, but something happened, and the person left the country overnight, supposedly to seek refuge.

Professor Qiao’s formidable reputation, to a sizable extent, is thanks to the people in the research institute.

Li Hanzhou’s eyes showed some interest, “It just so happens I’m free recently.”

Mr. and Mrs. Li smiled and wished him good luck.

…

After leaving the Li Family’s house and on the way back, Su Mian’s face was smiling as she said to Qiao Yun, “I was quite worried about the Li Family’s attitude before, but now I realize that my worry was unnecessary.”

Just by the way the Li Family members all came out to greet them tonight and Li Hanzhou’s attitude toward Qiao Yun in front of everyone, she knew that the Li Family valued her daughter greatly.

Qiao Yun hummed in agreement, “They are very nice.”

Su Mian was in a good mood, and her smile did not fade, “As long as someone treats you well, Mom is happy too.”

Lu Rui chimed in, “The Li Family’s character can be vouched for, but our daughter is not someone who can be bullied easily either.”

“That’s true,” Su Mian said gently, “Anyway, as long as Qiaoqiao is happy, that’s all that matters.”

Qiao Yun felt a warm current flow through her heart, knowing what they meant was that they would not interfere with her romantic affairs.

Lu Jingzhi saw how quickly they had switched sides and didn’t know what to say. He had no say in this matter and could only remain silent, although his expression was not very good.

When they returned to the Lu Family, it was already late.

Qiao Yun said goodnight to them and went upstairs.

First, she took a bath and put on the soft pink pajamas that Su Mian bought for her, then she sat at the desk and booted up the seemingly ordinary but actually custom-built supercomputer in front of her.

She wanted to check something.

Just as the system finished booting up, Qiao Yun raised her delicate and jade-like fingers, intending to exercise them after a long absence, when her phone screen lit up.

She paused, glanced down, and saw it was Pei Ya calling.

Without any hesitation, Qiao Yun answered, her voice devoid of emotion, “What’s up?”

“Boss, you’ve gone viral!” Pei Ya’s voice was a mix of shock and a bit of anger.

“Hmm?” Qiao Yun leaned back in her chair, her dark pupils reflecting the glow of the computer. She held the phone with one hand and with the other, moved the mouse to open a program.

Pei Ya complained angrily, “You’re the talk of the circle, now everyone knows about you and Li Hanzhou being ambiguously involved! That jerk, I wasn’t paying attention, and he got the upper hand.”

Qiao Yun frowned, “Watch your language.”

Li Hanzhou was rightfully in the position, how could one describe it as getting the upper hand?

Pei Ya was utterly frustrated, now many people were coming to him for information, all of which he had fended off, of course.

“Don’t worry, I’ll clarify this immediately, and I won’t let you be affected in any way,” he assured.

Qiao Yun paused with her fingertips, and said nonchalantly, “Don’t bother.”

“…”

After a moment of silence, Pei Ya realized, did Professor Qiao mean to acknowledge Li Hanzhou’s role?

He argued, “That might not be a good idea. If it’s confirmed, there might be many people prying into it; the Institute has many enemies, and if they can’t find you, they might target him.”

Qiao Yun countered, “Do you think he would be afraid?”

Pei Ya had no response.

How could Li Hanzhou possibly be afraid? He would be eagerly waiting for these people to come, so he could clear the obstacles for Professor Qiao.

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