Hidden identities of the AI Heiress
Chapter 907 - Chapter 907 Chapter 907 Ten Million US Dollars Are You

Chapter 907: Chapter 907: Ten Million US Dollars, Are You Dismissing a Beggar? Chapter 907: Chapter 907: Ten Million US Dollars, Are You Dismissing a Beggar? He still remembered, his mother had said that when her research would be presented in the future, she wanted to stand on the podium and introduce it to everyone, so she needed to practice first.

Then, she never fulfilled that wish.

Below the stage, Qiao Yun stared intently at Pei Ya, her expression gradually becoming more compassionate.

At that moment, a figure bent down and stealthily walked up to Qiao Yun, whispering something quietly.

Qiao Yun’s delicate eyebrows and eyes showed no change, and her gaze did not leave the stage until the person had finished speaking. Then she turned to Li Hanzhou and said, “I will step out for a moment.”

Li Hanzhou was close to Qiao Yun, so he heard her and his eyes deepened: “I will go with you.”

“Okay.” Qiao Yun didn’t refuse him.

The two stood up and left the venue.

A few people noticed that Li Ye had left, but they didn’t pay much attention, as they were more concerned about the AI system that Pei Ya was talking about.

Shen Qi noticed that Qiao Yun and Li Hanzhou were leaving together and instantly felt something was amiss.

Although Professor Qiao didn’t say it, he could tell that she deeply cared about this conference. Why would she leave early now?

Something must have happened!

He quickly stood up, thinking that if something really was wrong, he could help.

Xu Fang saw him leaving and asked, “The presentation isn’t over yet, are you leaving now?”

“I’ll step out for a bit, then come back.”

Without saying more, Shen Qi followed Qiao Yun’s steps and left.

…

Shen Qi caught up and asked, “Professor Qiao, what happened?”

Qiao Yun replied lazily, “It’s nothing serious.”

“So there is something wrong!” Shen Qi concluded decisively, “Let’s hurry. Please feel free to ask for my help if needed.”

Li Hanzhou: “…”

Does he think I’m dead?

However, in the end, Qiao Yun did not refuse Shen Qi and led him away.

…

Meanwhile, Han Si was fighting a life and death battle with an unknown enemy. His expression was becoming increasingly serious.

It seemed that the enemy was about to breach the defenses.

Qiao Yun entered, followed by Li Hanzhou and Pei Ya.

Han Si’s eyes immediately brightened, feeling as if at that moment, Professor Qiao looked like an angel who could shine, dazzling with the glow of a savior.

Ah~

His eyes were almost blinded by the holy light.

Han Si rubbed his eyes, sighed with relief, and guiltily lowered his head, saying, “Teacher, I’m so useless.”

Qiao Yun sternly said, “The conference is over. You need to study hard and not slack off.”

“Oh, I understand.” Han Si recognized his shortcomings and was even more determined to study hard.

Indeed, there are always people better than yourself.

A tall man nearly six feet tall hung his head, whining to Professor Qiao, which made Shen Qi drop his jaw in astonishment.

Although the scene was weird, it somehow seemed harmonious?

Qiao Yun was satisfied, feeling that having such training opportunities was good. Han Si was talented but lacked stable thinking, which relegated him to being only fourth best.

“What’s going on?”

As Qiao Yun asked, she looked toward the computer.

Han Si explained, “Someone is sabotaging the demonstration system. It’s not very advanced technology, they are just using brute force, like robbing Peter to pay Paul. Moreover, it’s strange; their methods are all different, and I… am having a hard time coping.”

Qiao Yun hummed and concluded, “It’s hackers.”

Shen Qi clicked his tongue: “Who is so daring? Don’t they know they are attacking the Tianqi Research Institute? And aren’t hackers usually lone wolves? When did they become so united?”

“Because someone posted a bounty on the dark web.”

A cold voice rang out.

Qiao Yun looked up, and Li Hanzhou, with his thick eyelashes hanging down, was looking at his phone. Sensing Qiao Yun’s gaze, he lifted his eyelids to look at her, explaining, “Yes, a bounty worth ten million US dollars. Even if the target is Tianqi Research Institute, many top hackers would be tempted.”

Shen Qi gasped, “Who’s so generous?”

Han Si was shocked, “What, that cheap?”

The two voices rang out simultaneously, then they glanced at each other.

Shen Qi was astonished, “Is that cheap?”

Han Si, feeling insulted, said, “Only ten million US dollars? Are we tipping beggars? If it weren’t for the inappropriate setting, I’d really want to raise the bid.”

To become a genius, you must first become an oddity–Shen Qi thought.

Qiao Yun remained silent, her dark eyes like a calm lake, unrippled, but her pale, beautiful fingers were quickly dismantling the attackers’ efforts.

But just as Han Si said, as soon as one was resolved, another emerged.

It’s understandable.

Ten million US dollars, indeed, is tempting.

But the target is Tianqi Research Institute, a renowned international organization.

If anyone could plant a flag of victory on their turf, any hacker with a spirit of challenge wouldn’t miss this opportunity.”

Thus, Tianqi has now become a target in a shooting gallery, with everyone wanting to hit the bullseye.

When Professor Qiao is serious, even the air pressure around her seemed to drop.

Shen Qi looked up to his idol with wide eyes; it was his first time seeing Professor Qiao take action personally.

Li Hanzhou was accustomed to it. Although Qiao Yun’s face showed no emotion, he could still tell she was slightly impatient.

…

Elsewhere.

In the venue.

Through the Bluetooth earpiece in his ear, Pei Ya learned about the events unfolding behind the scenes.

His expression changed, smiling on the surface, but inwardly he was grinding his teeth.

Anyone who dared disrupt this conference, he would take their lives!

However, the pressing issue at hand was that he needed to think of a way to buy time for Professor Qiao to solve the problem.

This conference adopted Tianqi’s brand new technology.

It allowed a more realistic experience of the AI system through 5D imaging.

Now that the demonstration system was under attack, this technology could not be used; otherwise, if an accident suddenly occurred, this conference would be ruined.

Thinking clearly about the pros and cons.

Pei Ya took a deep breath and perfectly demonstrated his eloquence, speaking about concepts, about life, and about future technology…

He had everyone in the audience stupefied, and no one noticed that Pei Ya was buying time.

From below, Adrian slightly smiled and said, “It seems they are in a tough spot.”

He gave Darren a look.

Darren got the hint.

Just when Pei Ya was about to run dry of saliva, an impatient voice came from below.

“You’ve talked a lot about nothing, isn’t there a demonstration segment?”

Pei Ya narrowed his eyes, his gaze sharply focusing on the speaker.

It was a foreign-looking man, next to him was Adrian, and by his side, the Huo Family members.

Pei Ya’s gaze darkened, suddenly suspecting that this incident was not an accident.

Han Wang glanced at Pei Ya and silently headed backstage.

…

On this side.

Han Si swallowed and asked, “Teacher, do you need me to do anything?”

“No need.” Qiao Yun didn’t need his help.

At that moment, Han Wang walked in, with a very unpleasant look on her face. She didn’t disturb Qiao Yun but looked towards Han Si.

Han Si straightened his back in a second, tremblingly said, “Big sister, I was wrong, I shouldn’t have been distracted.”

Han Wang said nothing, just whispered to Qiao Yun, “Professor Qiao, we can’t delay the next part anymore, I’ll help you.”

“Almost done.” Qiao Yun didn’t look up, her expressionless face manipulating the keyboard.

Li Hanzhou stood behind her and upon seeing what Qiao Yun was doing, he raised an eyebrow and said, “Are you planning a siege?”

Hearing that, Qiao Yun gave Li Hanzhou an approving look and nodded, “Yes, there are too many of them, so I created a cage and trapped them all together to eliminate them.”

Shen Qi couldn’t help but shiver uncontrollably.

He seemed to have truly seen a murderous intent emanating from Professor Qiao just now.

Li Hanzhou calmly said, “This is a kamikaze attack.”

“Ah.”

Qiao Yun paused for a second, slowly said, “This saves time.”

Then she continued operating.

Once everyone had entered, Qiao Yun began her counterattack.

Thus.

Hackers around the world who had taken the bounty suddenly found their computers breached, and they never opened again.

This counterattack shook the entire hacking community because some well-known elite hackers were involved in this incident, yet they were no match for the Tianqi Research Institute.

So strong!

Hackers who were initially eager to try, dejectedly withdrew all their attacks, and nobody dared to take the bounty on the dark web anymore.

This was not a bounty, it was a bomb.

And this event was recorded in the history of hacking, enduring over time.

…

Just when Adrian was feeling smug about the success of his bluster towards Tianqi, Darren’s face suddenly changed.

“Professor, all the hackers who took the bounty have been attacked.”

Adrian’s face suddenly turned ashy, “How could this happen!”

“The other party is stronger than them.” Darren originally looked down on the Tianqi Research Institute, but now even top hackers were no match for Tianqi, and he felt inexplicably uneasy.

Adrian was completely puzzled, “They just said they had no strength to fight back, how could they suddenly…”

He paused, then realized, “I understand now, there must be a mastermind.”

In that moment, he thought of MR.Q.

A mysterious person yet highly famed by everyone.

Adrian’s eyes darkened, “It seems, it’s time to proceed to the next step.”

“Yes.” Darren also brought Adrian a piece of good news, “But fortunately, their system is overloaded, it’s probably destroyed by now.”

Adrian then showed a smile, “This is indeed very good news.”

…

Han Si also felt overwhelmed by this issue, he stuttered, “Teacher, the demonstration system can’t run… ”

Qiao Yun nodded, “I know.”

Han Si: “…”

Han Si was going crazy!

Teacher, aren’t you just playing into their hands this way?

The next round cannot proceed as usual, can it?

Qiao Yun wasn’t incapable of solving this issue, but it required time which the conference couldn’t afford, so she decided to deal with the opponents first.

Qiao Yun’s gaze swept over.

Shen Qi stood there somewhat foolishly.

Han Si was burning with anxiety, rubbing his hair trying to think of a solution.

Han Wang also looked slightly pale, knowing how important this conference was for Pei Ya, she didn’t want anything to go wrong.

Li Hanzhou indulgently yet helplessly said, “Don’t scare people, do you have another method?”

As everyone’s gaze turned towards her, Qiao Yun nonchalantly nodded, “Yes.”