Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 828 - Chapter 828 Chapter 828 I Am Your Mother

Chapter 828: Chapter 828: I Am Your Mother Chapter 828: Chapter 828: I Am Your Mother “The AI system developed by the research institute two years ago, why did you name it Yaoyao?”

Qiao Yun silently asked in her heart, was it related to that missing female researcher from the Huo Family?

When Pei Ya heard Qiao Yun ask this, he was slightly stunned, finding it strange that so much time had passed and Professor Qiao would suddenly bring up this matter.

This question indeed baffled him.

What puzzled him even more was that Professor Qiao was not a person driven by curiosity, so why would she suddenly ask this unless she knew something?

Pei Ya’s heart was in turmoil, he speculated wildly but could not come up with a reason, hence he was unable to respond immediately.

Seeing this, Qiao Yun asked again emotionlessly, “Why call it Yaoyao?”

After a few seconds, Pei Ya opened his mouth, speaking hesitantly and guiltily, “This matter… well… um, actually…”

He had not yet thought of an excuse when he heard Qiao Yun speak sternly, “Don’t lie! Otherwise, copy the security regulations a billion times.”

Pei Ya: “…”

That was so Professor Qiao’s style.

Humbly, Pei Ya said, “Boss, can we negotiate this? A billion times is too much, how about just a thousand times instead?”

“Oh…” Qiao Yun said meaningfully, “So, you haven’t thought of an excuse yet?”

Pei Ya: “…” This was somewhat embarrassing.

Was Professor Qiao the worm in his belly? How did she know he was about to lie and still unable to do it?

Pei Ya, who had been instilled with the belief of being honest since childhood, could effortlessly lie through his teeth when facing others, but he truly did not have the courage to do so with Professor Qiao.

Not wanting to deceive Professor Qiao was one reason, and another was that Professor Qiao knew him too well and would definitely realize he was making things up.

Daring to lie to Professor Qiao, Pei Ya admitted he was not yet ready to die a horrible death.

After much consideration, he said resignedly, “It is the name of someone very important to me…”

This time, it was Qiao Yun who was stunned.

How did she not know that there was someone very important to Pei Ya?

Pei Ya had not been young when she found him, so it must have been before he met her.

Qiao Yun had never inquired about Pei Ya’s past, and she wouldn’t delve deeper now, otherwise, she would be investigating Pei Ya and not the Huo Family.

She was investigating the Huo Family because she was worried that Pei Ya might have encountered some trouble, never intending to probe into his background.

After a moment of silence, Qiao Yun slowly said, “Alright, I understand.”

She sensed that Pei Ya did not wish to discuss it further, so she didn’t ask more. However, she felt slightly dejected, thinking that the child had grown up and wasn’t sharing everything with her anymore.

Sigh.

When would this rebellious phase be over?

Just then, Li Miao emerged from the shower, drying her hair and saying to Qiao Yun, “Qiaoqiao, I’m done showering, it’s your turn.”

Qiao Yun replied okay, then said to Pei Ya, “Let’s not talk anymore.”

“Boss, wait a moment.”

Pei Ya stopped Qiao Yun from hanging up. After hesitating for a while, he said with a strained voice, “That person is my mother, the Ya in my name is derived from the same sound as Yao. She, like you, was a very skilled technician. The AI driving system was initially proposed by her, it was her life’s work, and I wanted to perfect this project because I couldn’t bear to see her efforts go to waste.”

Qiao Yun blinked her beautiful eyes, letting out a light “ah,” appearing very puzzled, “Weren’t you abandoned by your family?”

She still remembered when she first brought Pei Ya home, he had told her that he was abandoned because of his physical defects.

“I declare, I wasn’t lying, you can say I was abandoned.” Pei Ya sighed, not wanting to trouble Qiao Yun with these matters, and awkwardly diverted the conversation, “It’s a bit complicated.”

Qiao Yun suddenly found herself at a loss for words, wondering if this was the moment to say something comforting?

But she really didn’t know how to comfort people.

Qiao Yun racked her brain and said in the most serious tone, “You have to remember, I am your mother.”

Pei Ya’s brewing melancholy was swallowed back all at once, and he twitched the corners of his mouth fiercely.

Speaking of which, was the phrase “I am your mother” really not an insult?

Was Professor Qiao insulting someone?

Pei Ya awkwardly laughed a few times, “Boss, you really have a sense of humor, haha…

Their thought processes were completely on different wavelengths.

Qiao Yun continued to comfort him, “You can always think of me as your mother, I will try my best to do well, and if anyone bullies you, you must tell me.”

Pei Ya breathed a sigh of relief, finally realizing her meaning, but then he felt strangely ashamed.

Although he had always seen Professor Qiao as a surrogate mother, the words sounded so weird coming from her mouth.

He, a man in his twenties, was relying on a teenager as his emotional support.

Pei Ya touched his chin, definitely not admitting that it seemed a bit pathological.

Qiao Yun asked earnestly, “Do you want me to soothe you to sleep?”

She thought Pei Ya probably wouldn’t be able to sleep after recalling his painful memories.

If a child can’t sleep, isn’t it common to soothe them?

Pei Ya thought dispiritedly, please don’t say any more, otherwise, he would be too embarrassed to face anyone.

The mighty President Shengqiao being coddled like a child.

That would be utterly humiliating!

Pei Ya hurriedly said, “No need, no need, I’m fine, there’s absolutely nothing wrong, after all, it’s all old news now.”

Qiao Yun remained skeptical, “Really?”

Pei Ya affirmed repeatedly, “Really, truer than real gold.”

Qiao Yun nodded, “Alright then.”

“It’s nothing, I’ll get back to my work now.” Pei Ya, fearing Professor Qiao might utter any more shocking words, wanted to end the call.

Qiao Yun did not insist, letting him go on his way.

After hanging up the call.

Qiao Yun hung her head, her white neck forming a beautiful curve, her fingers rubbing the phone, her face furrowed, seemingly deep in thought.

Qiao Yun and Pei Ya were not speaking loudly, and Li Miao, sitting on the other side playing with her phone, was a bit too far away to hear their conversation. Seeing Qiao Yun looking contemplative after hanging up, she asked in surprise.

Li Miao blinked in astonishment, “Qiaoqiao, are you troubled by something?”

Wow!

That was really rare.

Qiao Yun shook her head, “It’s not exactly troubling.”

Pei Ya had a secret, something he probably didn’t want to talk about.

It’s said that teenagers in their rebellious phase don’t like parents meddling too much in their affairs, or they might become even more rebellious.

The teenage Professor Qiao, carrying an old mother’s heart, decided to put aside the matters concerning Pei Ya and the Huo Family for now; she didn’t want to backfire.

“Oh, alright then.” Li Miao responded and did not press further, continuing to scroll through her phone.

As she scrolled, a news article popped up.

Li Miao paused for a moment, about to skip it, but when she clearly saw what was written on the news, her eyes widened dramatically, “Qiaoqiao, come quickly and look at this.”

“What?” Qiao Yun, seeing Li Miao so excited, walked over.

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