Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 865 - Chapter 865 Chapter 865 Youre Grown Up You Need to Learn to be

Chapter 865: Chapter 865: You’re Grown Up, You Need to Learn to be Independent Chapter 865: Chapter 865: You’re Grown Up, You Need to Learn to be Independent Qiao Yun held a cup of juice someone had passed to her, with delicious snacks laid out in front of her.

She blinked, looking at Su Qingqing with a confused expression.

Su Qingqing whispered to Qiao Yun, “Everyone just thinks you are pitiable.”

“Huh?” Qiao Yun was even more puzzled. What about her was pitiable?

Turning her gaze, she noticed the sympathetic looks from the people around her, making Qiao Yun’s lips twitch.

She hadn’t expected a day would come when she would be pitied by others.

As if on purpose, Su Qingqing slightly raised her voice, “Everyone knows about what happened between you and Jiang Jing, so don’t feel burdened.”

Immediately, someone interjected, “Qingqing just told us everything. We all know that Jingjing was the one who made the bet with you first, and Mrs. Jiang even tried to smear your name.”

Jiang Jing, like Su Qingqing, was very popular in the second-generation circle because, with her talented and proud personality, doing everything flawlessly and being the teacher’s top student, it was easy to stir up feelings of admiration.

Therefore, some people were somewhat skeptical of Su Qingqing’s accusations against Jiang Jing.

Until they saw Qiao Yun, who looked so docile and easy to bully–it was impossible to imagine her bullying Jiang Jing, so it definitely had to be Jiang Jing’s pride acting up.

Even Xu Lu, Jiang Jing’s cousin, felt embarrassed in front of Qiao Yun. After inviting Qiao Yun to sit down, she tactfully stayed away, not wanting to intrude.

Qiao Yun noticed the emotions of the people around her. She fell silent, her gaze landing on Su Qingqing’s wet skirt hem, and pointed out, “It’s wet.”

Su Qingqing laughed, her face saying you should praise me, “Just now, Jiang Jing tried to run away. I hadn’t finished speaking, obviously I couldn’t let her escape, so I purposely fell down, making them think it was Jiang Jing who pushed me. It had to look miserable or they wouldn’t believe what I said.”

Having been around Qiao Yun for a while, Su Qingqing’s facade was slowly coming off, no longer always maintaining the persona of a perfect lady in front of her.

Qiao Yun didn’t care about what outsiders said about her. No matter how well you do, rumors can never be stopped. As long as she didn’t hear it herself, or if it wasn’t said directly to her face, she wouldn’t retaliate.

But that doesn’t mean, upon knowing that Su Qingqing had gone through so much trouble to protect her, her heart wasn’t moved at all.

Qiao Yun pursed her lips, her voice soft and warm, “Big sister, you are really kind.”

Su Qingqing considered herself thick-skinned, otherwise, she wouldn’t have maintained such a gentle pretense for so many years. Yet now, with just a word of thanks from Qiao Yun, she felt quite embarrassed, her cheeks growing hot.

Mainly because Qiao Yun sincerely said you are so kind, which was absolutely… adorable.

Such a small thing made her feel appreciated, and Su Qingqing felt a bit heartbroken. She held Qiao Yun’s hand, earnestly saying, “You are my sister. It’s only right for me to be good to you.”

Qiao Yun hummed softly, her gaze tender and earnest, “I will be good to you too.”

She emphasized, “And I won’t let anyone bully you.”

Su Qingqing was stunned.

The girl in front of her sat straight, her face showing sparse emotion, but her eyes were very sincere.

Su Qingqing curved her eyes in a smile, “Okay.”

She felt quite blissful inside. Her sister was typically very reserved, and there likely weren’t many people she included in her circle of protection.

Previously, due to the incident with Ye Miaoshan, her kindness to Qiao Yun was tinged with a sense of compensation, but now, having received this promise from Qiao Yun,

it was as if she had let go of something in her heart, feeling much more relaxed.

Her sister really was too sensible.

Thinking this way, her gaze towards Qiao Yun grew even softer.

“…”

Qiao Yun carefully observed Su Qingqing’s current look, which seemed exactly like what Li Miao once described as the ‘wow wow wow, baby, you’re awesome’ look.

She was quite uncomfortable with it, and just then, her phone in her pocket started vibrating. She took it out to see, it was a series of urgent messages from Pei Ya.

[Boss, are you coming back yet?]

[I’ve been waiting so long I’m practically withering. Why aren’t you back yet?]

[Please come back, I can’t handle it alone!]

Qiao Yun’s eyelid twitched.

Pei Ya really didn’t want to be alone in a room with Li Hanzhou.

She shook her head inwardly, turned off her phone, and said to Su Qingqing, “I have to go, someone is waiting for me.”

Su Qingqing sighed, “So soon? I wanted to introduce you to them. Don’t let their youth fool you; many of them are heirs to their family fortunes. Meeting them could benefit your future development.”

Qiao Yun felt a warmth in her heart; Su Qingqing had really considered a lot for her.

It was a good gesture Qiao Yun couldn’t tell her she didn’t need these people; she was doing quite well already.

These people would have to be very respectful when they met her.

“Thank you, sister. I have you guys, that’s enough; the others don’t matter.”

Su Qingqing thought about it and agreed, “You’re right. Everyone here is about interests, how many can be genuine? Better not.”

Her sister was so innocent; a simpler life was good.

Qiao Yun muttered an agreement and stood up to leave.

Su Qingqing explained Qiao Yun’s departure to everyone present and then accompanied her to the elevator, watching until she was safely inside.

Inwardly, Su Qingqing swore to herself that she needed to study hard and aim to make a lot of money in the future. Her little sister liked to engage in research; if ever there was a lack of funds, she could help out.

…

Qiao Yun returned to the private room.

Upon seeing her return, Pei Ya seemed like he had seen a savior; his voice even lightened, “You finally came back.”

He feared that if he continued to stay with Li Hanzhou, he might not be able to resist punching him.

Even though Li Hanzhou appeared dignified and elegant on the outside, he was extremely infuriating once he spoke.

For instance, right now, Li Hanzhou was smiling leisurely, “How old is President Pei this year?”

Pei Ya grimaced and chuckled bitterly.

Qiao Yun spoke earnestly, “You’re grown up; you need to learn to be independent.”

Pei Ya looked at Qiao Yun with a pitiful expression. This was just like having a stepmother because of a stepfather.

After dinner, Qiao Yun and Li Hanzhou went back.

Pei Ya was quite reluctant to leave, but he still had things to do. The new product launch was not just about Tianqi Research Institute; it was his matter too, otherwise, he wouldn’t have flown over in such a rush.

Before leaving, Pei Ya asked Qiao Yun, “By the way, when will you let your family meet everyone?”

Qiao Yun pondered for a moment, then told him, “In the next few days.”

“Alright, I’ll ask them to keep it low-key.”

Pei Ya mainly feared the kids might behave inappropriately and frighten the frail-looking Lu Family, leaving a bad impression.

“Mhm.”

Qiao Yun nodded, opened the car door, and got in.

Pei Ya watched her drive away, then turned and left.

…

Back at the villa, Qiao Yun paused her steps, not heading next door but instead to the neighboring villa to look for Li Miao.

She hadn’t brought Li Miao with her this time and wondered if she was feeling a bit upset.

Li Hanzhou had business matters to attend to, so he didn’t accompany her, telling Qiao Yun to enjoy herself before going upstairs.

Although the two villas were adjacent, due to their size, it took some time to walk from one to the other.

Qiao Yun didn’t realize that as she left Li Hanzhou and walked alone, several calculating glints flashed through the eyes of some onlookers.

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