Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 805 - Chapter 805 Chapter 805 What a shocking surprise

Chapter 805: Chapter 805: What a shocking surprise! Chapter 805: Chapter 805: What a shocking surprise! Jiang Jing sent her message, put away her phone, and followed Jiang Shaocheng to the club area on the top floor.

Before opening the private room door, Jiang Shaocheng reminded Jiang Jing once again to be careful with her words.

Jiang Jing was somewhat impatient, unlike Jiang Yuan, she did have an understanding of these great family affairs and naturally knew the status of the Huo Family in K Harbor.

But they were not in K Harbor now, to put it bluntly, Yuncheng was Shengqiao’s hometown–should they really be so cautious and prudent towards just the Huo Family?

Jiang Jing scoffed at the idea. She had come to probe the bottom line of the Huo Research Institute.

She opened the private room door.

There were quite a few men and women, and the atmosphere was lively; probably to curry favor with the second young master of the Huo Family, there were also many beauties to keep him company.

Jiang Jing frowned in disgust, her eyes quickly scanning the room, and was secretly shocked to find that all the notable figures of Yuncheng were present.

The most eye-catching was the man sitting in the middle, dressed in a dissolute manner, with even more improper posture, languidly slouched on the couch, accompanied by a sexy beauty beside him.

He was holding a glass of wine, talking to someone next to him.

Jiang Shaocheng approached enthusiastically, “Second Young Master, sorry for being late.”

The man looked up, his gaze flippant, landing on Jiang Jing, who was following behind Jiang Shaocheng, with a somewhat profound meaning.

Jiang Jing felt uncomfortable being gazed at like this. She took a deep breath; it was said that this second young master of the Huo Family was a playboy without any accomplishments in his family, always indulging in pleasure, and now it seemed to be true.

Huo Chi took a sip of his drink, his voice leisurely, “Indeed, there should be a penalty.”

Ever since the Zhou Family carelessly offended Tianqi Research Institute and was harshly struck down, the Jiang Family had become the local snake of Yuncheng. Yet now, because of a word from Huo Chi, they still had to put on a smiling face.

“Alright, I’ll penalize myself with three drinks.”

“Director Jiang is really bold. I like talking to straightforward people. Since that’s the case…” Huo Chi’s gaze fell on Jiang Jing, and he slowly lifted a finger, pointing at her with a mischievous smile on his face, and proposed something that broke convention, “Let her drink.”

Jiang Shaocheng had been worried about not having an opportunity to introduce Jiang Jing to Huo Chi, but now the chance had come. He pulled Jiang Jing over, disregarding her reluctant expression, and signaled to her with his eyes, “This is my daughter called Jiang Jing. Jingjing, aren’t you going to toast the Second Young Master quickly?”

“Dad.” Jiang Jing couldn’t understand–are they treating her like a drinking companion?

Jiang Shaocheng lowered his voice, “This is a great opportunity, perform well.”

Suppressing her dissatisfaction, Jiang Jing forced a smile and said, “Second Young Master, I’ve often heard others mention you, I’ll toast to you.”

Saying so, she tilted her head back and downed the drink in one go.

Huo Chi remained motionless, his lips curled in a rakish smile, “Miss Jiang can hold her liquor.”

Seizing the opportunity, Jiang Shaocheng said, “Second Young Master is being too kind. It’s nothing much, but my daughter has an interest in scientific research. Sometimes she participates in competitions and needs to socialize at celebration banquets when she wins awards, so she can drink a little.”

Aware that the people here today were interested in his family’s backing, Huo Chi had been rather disengaged. However, upon hearing Jiang Shaocheng’s words, he took a few more glances at Jiang Jing and casually inquired, “Which competitions have you participated in?”

Jiang Shaocheng hurriedly listed several well-known competitions, some of which were sponsored by the Huo Family, and he offered flatteringly, “My daughter has always aspired towards the Huo Research Institute.”

Huo Chi chuckled, “What, as people of Yuncheng, shouldn’t you aspire to the Tianqi Research Institute?”

Before Jiang Shaocheng could reply, Jiang Jing, who was seeing her father trying to please another person for the first time, couldn’t hold back and, as if to assert her own worth, said with a straight back, “Second Young Master is right. Next month, I will be taking part in the Tianqi assessment, but I haven’t yet decided whether to enter Tianqi.”

Her tone was quite confident as if passing the assessment was a sure thing.

“You’re going to participate in the assessment?”

“Yes.” Jiang Jing reflexively answered, and then realized that it wasn’t Huo Chi who had spoken. She looked in the direction of the voice and then saw another man.

The man sat in the corner, his face sullen and pale, and when he saw her looking over, he smiled with an ambiguous meaning, “I forgot to introduce myself, my name is Han Luo, I used to be a member of Tianqi.”

He smiled slightly and continued, “I am a student of Professor Qiao, if you have any questions, I could certainly give you some pointers.”

Jiang Jing suddenly felt a tingling on her scalp.

A student of Professor Qiao, now employed by the Huo family?

What a bombshell revelation!

…

At this moment, Qiao Yun, the subject of the bombshell news, was already seated in a private room.

Su Qingyan had booked a spot by the window, which looked out over a river bridge, offering a stunning view of the city center.

Su Fan arrived a step ahead of them, having carefully timed the meal so there was a selection of light Cantonese dishes as well as steaming hot pot.

Qiao Yun didn’t have much of an appetite and ate only a little, but Lu Shiran sitting beside her was excessively attentive, continuously serving her with a zeal as if she were incapable of moving her limbs.

“Sister, what else would you like to eat? I’ll serve you.”

Qiao Yun obediently replied, “No need, you eat.”

“That won’t do. If I don’t take good care of you, Lu Zhanxing, that big jerk, won’t let you hang out with me anymore.”

Before coming, Lu Zhanxing gave a thousand warnings to Lu Shiran, instructing him to always put his sister first, or else he would separate them.

So, all the way here, Lu Shiran had been extra caring towards Qiao Yun, this time too focusing solely on his sister, barely eating anything himself. Seeing Qiao Yun’s plate empty again, he picked up a piece of lettuce to blanch, noticing that his sister didn’t seem to enjoy meat much.

Just as Qiao Yun swallowed the food in her mouth, the newly blanched lettuce was placed on her plate.

“…”

She helplessly picked it up and ate.

Lu Shiran asked enthusiastically, “Sister, what else would you like to eat?”

Feeding his sister was a joy for him.

Qiao Yun put down her chopsticks and shook her head, “Really, it’s not necessary.”

“Alright then, but if you want anything, just tell me. I’ll serve you,” he said. His sister’s hands were too precious for her to have to serve herself.

Su Qingqing’s jaw almost dropped at the scene.

She used to think her cousin’s big brother was so annoying for competing with her for her cousin’s attention, but now she saw him in a new light; he was just too virtuous and good.

Su Fan, who had just had a few drinks with Lu Rui and the old gentleman, now had a slightly flushed face, and he turned to Qiaoqiao to congratulate her, “Qiaoqiao, I haven’t had the chance to congratulate you on your great test scores yet.”

“Thank you, Uncle,” Qiao Yun replied politely and with sincere eyes.

In fact, Su Fan had sent a congratulatory gift over as soon as the results were out.

Warmed by the thought, Su Fan asked with concern, “Have you decided which university you want to attend? I heard from your mom that many schools are vying for you; my niece is truly impressive.”

Qiao Yun modestly pressed her lips together and said, “I’m just moderately impressive.”

Su Qingqing encouraged, “Cousin, why not consider Qing University? My brother is also there; we could keep each other company.”

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