Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 891 - Chapter 891 Chapter 891 A Surprise Awaits You

Chapter 891: Chapter 891: A Surprise Awaits You Chapter 891: Chapter 891: A Surprise Awaits You Moreover, her husband had been dispirited and ultimately chased out of the Huo Family due to Fu Yao’s later actions, and he tragically passed away.

In a ruthless place like the Huo Family, if it weren’t for Huo Lin’s merit from being liked by the old master from a young age, she wouldn’t even know where she might be buried now.

A life for a life, no matter how many grievances there were, they should have been offset by now.

In that moment.

Fu Yun seemed to have realized something, her years of guilt dissipating significantly at that moment, and she even felt an inexplicable empathy towards Jiang Jing.

She couldn’t help but think, if only Jiang Jing was Fu Yao, then she could understand her, support her, and they wouldn’t have ended up like this.

For some reason, Fu Yun suddenly couldn’t just ignore Jiang Jing; she felt like she had grasped a lifeline and wanted to cling to it desperately, hoping to find relief.

Jiang Jing, not having received a reply from Fu Yun, grew somewhat anxious. Just as she hesitated whether to cry a bit more to elicit sympathy, Fu Yun spoke.

“Jingjing, don’t cry, why should you be affected by the mistakes of adults?”

Jiang Jing breathed a sigh of relief and perked up, her voice reluctant as she said, “Aunt Fu, I’ve lied to you, and I won’t appear before you ever again.”

Fu Yun now found Jiang Jing very pleasing to the eye. If not for the significant age difference, she would even consider taking Jiang Jing as her younger sister.

Of course, if not a sister, she could still be something else.

“Jingjing, I have something to discuss with you.”

“What is it?”

Jiang Jing’s voice was cautious.

“I’ve always wanted a daughter, but unfortunately, I was not fortunate enough to have a daughter, only this one son. If you’re willing, I’d like to adopt you as my goddaughter.”

Fu Yun’s words hit Jiang Jing like a pie falling from the sky, leaving her dumbstruck for a long time, unable to respond.

Was she deaf?

Fu Yun was actually proposing to adopt her as her goddaughter, which could catapult her to great heights!

Jiang Jing later thought that she had been so miserably manipulated by Qiao Yun, simply because she lacked a powerful backer like Li Hanzhou.

Now that a backer was offering support willingly, whether it was to have enough confidence to challenge Qiao Yun in the future or for her own future prospects, she wouldn’t even dream of refusing.

However, she couldn’t appear too eager.

Jiang Jing forced a bitter smile and said, “Did you hear rumors from outside? Aunt Fu, I’m sorry, actually, those words were spread by my mother. I only found out about it later, and I haven’t found the right opportunity to tell you until now.”

Recently, the rumor in Yuncheng that Fu Yun wanted to adopt Jiang Jing as her goddaughter was started by Xu Qiao. Fu Yun naturally heard a thing or two. Initially, she thought it was just a rumor, but now she knew there was something involving Xu Qiao.

She frowned, her dislike for Xu Qiao growing stronger.

How could such a sweet child like Jiang Jing have such a scheming mother? Such a person didn’t deserve to be a mother.

“It’s not too late for me to know now, it saves me a lot of trouble.”

Jiang Jing still didn’t respond immediately, pondering for a few seconds before saying, “Aunt Fu, may I think it over? You are so kind, I’m afraid I’m not worthy.”

“Alright, take your time to think about it. I really do like you quite a lot.”

“Yes, I feel the same way, I don’t know why, but I feel particularly comfortable and at ease with you.”

These words finally coaxed a faint smile onto Fu Yun’s pale face.

Fu Yao used to be just as sweet-talking when she was around.

Jiang Jing kept her response brief and, having achieved this unexpected outcome, she ended the call.

…

While Jiang Jing was on the phone, Xu Qiao was anxiously waiting nearby. Seeing that they had finally finished talking, she asked nervously, “How did it go? Did you coax her back?”

Jiang Jing chuckled lightly, “Yeah.”

She was surprised at how smoothly things had gone today.

Actually, the timing of Jiang Jing’s call had been just right, and she had inadvertently counseled Fu Yun.

“That’s good.” Xu Qiao patted her chest, “Now everyone knows Fu Yun likes you. If you suddenly distance yourself from her, our family would be laughed at again.”

Jiang Jing’s eyes flickered with displeasure as she cautioned, “Mom, don’t do this again in the future.”

“Alright, I know now. From now on, I’ll consult with you before doing anything, okay?”

Xu Qiao also regretted her actions causing Jiang Jing trouble, but fortunately, it was now resolved.

Jiang Jing continued, “Aunt Fu wants to take me as her foster daughter.”

Xu Qiao was stunned before excitedly saying, “That’s great news! We should hold a banquet and let everyone know.”

“I haven’t agreed yet.”

Xu Qiao: “…”

Jiang Jing explained, “With people like them, if you’re too eager, it only makes you seem cheap.”

Xu Qiao could not understand Jiang Jing’s thoughts.

If it were her, she would have clung to it already.

However, her daughter’s decision must be right.

Later, when Jiang Shaocheng came back, Xu Qiao immediately shared the good news with him.

Jiang Shaocheng was shocked.

He had never imagined that his daughter was so capable to convince Mrs. Huo to consider adopting a foster child.

Honestly, he just wanted Jiang Jing to join the Huo Family, not to get involved in their messy affairs.

He rationalized, “What good news is this? Huo Lin is the Family Head of the Huo Family, and many are watching him. If Jingjing acknowledges Fu Yun as her godmother, that shows we are siding with Huo Lin. What if those who wish Huo Lin harm turn against us?”

Xu Qiao muttered, “Aren’t you overthinking it?”

Jiang Shaocheng accused, “Ignorant woman!”

“Fine, fine, I’m ignorant.” Xu Qiao didn’t want to argue and walked away airily; she was eager to share the good news with the relatives.

Jiang Shaocheng, furious, fell backwards, then hurried to Jiang Jing’s room to inquire about the matter.

Jiang Jing frankly admitted, “It’s true, and I will agree.”

Jiang Shaocheng repeated his analysis to Jiang Jing, then said, “Jingjing, you’re so smart, how didn’t you consider the consequences?”

“Dad, you’re worrying too much about something that hasn’t even happened,” Jiang Jing said with a slight smile. “Besides, it’s out of my hands now. If I were to lose Fu Yun’s face, wouldn’t that make us enemies with the Huo Family just the same?”

Jiang Shaocheng’s expression was extremely conflicted before he finally left in frustration.

Jiang Jing watched the doorway with a dark gleam in her eyes.

She had naturally considered these consequences.

But if that allowed her to succeed and stand gloriously before Qiao Yun in the future, restoring her confidence, she didn’t care even if it dragged the Jiang Family through the mud.

Jiang Yuan peeked his half-head from the door side, met Jiang Jing’s grim gaze, got startled, and quickly withdrew his head.

Gosh, why has my sister recently become like a woman possessed, becoming so hard to get along with, constantly running outside, not even engaging in her favorite research?

Jiang Yuan sighed, thinking if this continued, his sister’s future could be ruined.

This way, his mother wouldn’t be able to compare him with his sister anymore. Jiang Yuan thought about this carelessly and laughed, sauntering off.

Planning to try his luck outside and see if he could bump into Little Miaomiao.

Once on his turf, let’s see how she could escape.

…

After chatting with Jiang Jing, Fu Yun’s mood had improved a bit.

She sat on her bed, a nostalgic look arising in her eyes, until a knock on the door interrupted her reverie.

Jiang Jing straightened her appearance before opening the door.

Outside stood Huo Lin.

Seeing Fu Yun’s expression, Huo Lin paused, surprised, “You seem to be in a good mood?”

“Yes.” Fu Yun let Huo Lin in, poured herself a glass of water, and while holding the glass smiled and said, “I’m thinking of making Jiang Jing my foster daughter.”

Huo Lin showed no strong reaction, merely asking, “Did she agree?”

Fu Yun let out a chuckle, “No, he said he needed to think about it. I think the kid is a bit indecisive, quite like your aunt. When she was at the age of Jiang Jing, she was also very hesitant in her actions.”

Deleting all her research data in a moment of anger probably was the most decisive decision she had made in her life.

Huo Lin realized, “Jiang Jing is not Fu Yao.”

Fu Yun glared at him, “There’s no need for you to say that, I certainly know. Alright, you can go now. At my age, who knows when I’ll pass away; let me do what I like at least.”

Huo Lin pointedly said, “Mom, you’re just too immersed in the past.”

Fu Yun immediately clutched her head, “Ah, my head hurts…”

Huo Lin, looking helpless at his mother’s reluctance to talk, could only stand up, let her rest well, and then left.

Fu Yun took a sip of water and heaved a deep sigh.

She certainly knew that Jiang Jing was not Fu Yao; she just wanted someone who understood her.

…

Huo Lin came out of Fu Yun’s room and, thinking of her headache, felt a bit of a headache himself.

He pursed his lips and asked his secretary, “How is it going with the Qiao Family that you were looking into earlier?”

This time he had brought his mother to Yuncheng for two reasons: one was for the Tianqi Research Institute; the other was to seek medical help from the Qiao Family.

The secretary looked distressed, “Young master, I was just about to discuss this matter with you; there seems to be a bit of a difficulty.”

Huo Lin frowned, “What are their conditions? No matter the cost, agree to it.”

“It’s not about the money.” The secretary hesitated, “Do you know who Qiao Yun is?”

Huo Lin raised an eyebrow; he did more than just know her, he had heard about her many times.

Li Hanzhou’s girlfriend, the talent who cracked the doomsday virus, a Tianqi examiner, the national top scorer in the college entrance exam, also the person Huo Chi wanted to kidnap.

A girl not yet twenty, her experiences could only be described as legendary.

He had wanted to draw Qiao Yun to the Huo Corporation, but thinking of Li Hanzhou, he let the matter drop.

“What about her?”

“Qiao Yun was raised by the Qiao Family after she returned to her biological parents, Qiao Xun is her younger uncle, and Mr. Qiao Se is her second granduncle. The way the second young master handled her previously, this time we were rejected without even seeing a person from the Qiao Family.”

Huo Lin: “…”

Huo Lin was somewhat surprised; how could seeking medical help also involve Qiao Yun?

Truly legendary.

“They said there’s no reason to save a kidnapper’s family.”

Huo Lin’s expression turned solemn.

Although the Qiao Family was a family of medical professionals, every single one of them was unconventional, only saving those they felt like, completely devoid of the medical ethic of aiding the wounded and dying.

Huo Lin hadn’t considered Huo Chi’s actions a serious matter before, but now they involved the Qiao Family.

He couldn’t help but wonder, what kind of girl was Qiao Yun really?

Huo Lin, disbelieving, said, “There’s absolutely no way?”

The secretary nodded with difficulty, “If the Qiao Family doesn’t want to save someone, they absolutely won’t make a move.”

Huo Lin fretted, wondering if it was too late now to bring Huo Chi in front of Qiao Yun to admit his guilt.

“Think of another way.”

Over the years, Huo Lin had seen many famous doctors, but none could cure Fu Yun’s headache. The Qiao Family was the only hope he could see now.

…

The villa.

Lu Rui had to return to Shangjing City for official business, and Qiao Yun got up early to go next door to see her elderly father.

After she had washed up, she went downstairs.

Just as she reached the stairwell, she smelled something delicious.

Qiao Yun wrinkled her little nose and descended the stairs.

In the open-concept dining room, Shen Qi wore a pink, cute apron, looking like a sturdy Barbie, which was quite an eyesore.

He held freshly made breakfast in his hand and greeted enthusiastically, “Professor Qiao, you’re up! Come have breakfast.”

To leave a good impression on Professor Qiao, Shen Qi had made an effort to wake up early and cultivate the image of a good domestic man.

Qiao Yun slightly apologized, “I am going next door to eat.”

Shen Qi’s face fell with disappointment, but he quickly regained his smile, “Okay, there will be plenty of other opportunities.”

“Mhm.” Qiao Yun nodded at him again, put on her shoes, and left.

Watching her leave, Shen Qi unceremoniously set the plate in front of Xu Fang, “Eat.”

Xu Fang: “…”

Is this some kind of double standard?

No sooner had Qiao Yun left than Li Hanzhou came downstairs.

Upon descending, he saw the apron on Shen Qi: “…”

The cute apron he bought for his girlfriend had been worn by a robust Barbie before his girlfriend even had the chance to wear it.

Seeing Li Hanzhou descending, Shen Qi tugged at the apron and said, “Who bought this apron, the taste is so poor. It’s sickeningly pink. I wouldn’t even want to look at it if I weren’t worried about dirtying my clothes.”

Li Hanzhou didn’t respond but gave Shen Qi a smile that was not quite a smile, as if he was seeing something filthy that needed to be destroyed.

Shen Qi was so frightened that he shivered all over and hugged himself, “Brother Li, let’s talk this out nicely.”

Li Hanzhou gave a light laugh, “Shen Qi, don’t you think you’ve been a bit too floating recently?”

Shen Qi: ???

…

“Qiaoqiao, Daddy is leaving first, take good care of yourself.”

Were it not for his busy work schedule and Lu Jingzhi pushing him, Lu Rui wouldn’t want to go back yet.

Qiao Yun obediently replied, “Okay.”

Su Mian scornfully said, “Did you forget about me? I’m still here. We can’t shortchange our girl.”

“My mistake, my mistake.” Lu Rui embraced Su Mian’s shoulders, trying to appease her, “My dear wife, please calm down.”

Su Mian: “Hmph.”

Qiao Yun propped up her small face with her hand, her bright, distinct eyes gazing round and round at her parents.

Su Mian felt uneasy under her daughter’s gaze and slapped Lu Rui’s hand, “Let’s go.”

Lu Rui had a puzzled look on his face. Was he being disliked?

“Brother-in-law, it’s time to go.” Su Fan had driven over to take Lu Rui to the airport, knowing that he was leaving.

Without saying much, Lu Rui mysteriously told Qiao Yun before he left, “Qiaoqiao, later on, there’s a surprise waiting for you. You can look forward to it.”

Qiao Yun blinked, “What surprise?”

Lu Rui smiled, “It has to be kept secret to be a surprise.”

“Oh.” Qiao Yun turned to look at Su Mian, “Mom, what surprise?”

Lu Rui: “…”

Su Mian indicated she didn’t know either.

Qiao Yun did not ask further.

After seeing off Lu Rui, Qiao Yun, Lu Shiran, and Li Miao played games for a while before heading back next door.

After all, next door was Shen Qi, eagerly awaiting her to feed him a wealth of knowledge.

Walking on the path back to the next-door villa.

The person hidden in the darkness saw Qiao Yun coming out, lowered the brim of his black duckbill cap, and quickly walked towards Qiao Yun.

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