Hidden identities of the AI Heiress-Chapter 297 - : The Lu Family Would Sell Their Daughter

Chapter 297 -297: The Lu Family Would Sell Their Daughter

“It’s not like I can only give you a gift if you give me one. It was just something I picked up on the way, nothing valuable. If you don’t want it, just throw it away.”

Li Hanzhou had a pair of affectionate peach-blossom eyes, and when he lazily smiled at people, it gave the illusion of deep affection.

However, Qiao Yun didn’t catch on and simply thought he looked good when smiling, so she secretly decided that she would also give Li Hanzhou a gift.

Seeing that Qiao Yun obediently accepted the gift, Li Hanzhou was very satisfied inside.

The look in Li Miao’s eyes was incredibly horrified, as if she had witnessed something terrifying.

Picked up on the way?

...

Not valuable?

Hah?

Are you kidding me?

Don’t think she doesn’t know, that scarf was one her brother had ordered last month, handcrafted by a famous master for a top luxury brand.

This? And you call it not valuable?

Li Miao clutched her heart, something wasn’t right! Her brother was not acting normal!

It’s like she knew something!

Her brother was blooming like an iron tree! A cow dung wanted to nourish a fresh flower!

Her little Qiaoqiao, delicate and tender, and her brother was just too inhuman.

Li Miao, burdened with a stomach full of secrets, felt extremely uncomfortable. Who could understand the pain of knowing a shocking secret but having no one to share it with?

Even after finishing the meal and ready to head home, Li Miao kept staring at Li Hanzhou and Qiao Yun with a very peculiar look, as if she wanted to bore a hole through them.

Eventually, Li Hanzhou couldn’t help but glance at her with a smile, “Is there something wrong?”

Li Miao shook her head vigorously, “No, nothing at all.”

“Oh, is that so?” Li Hanzhou gently ruffled her hair, his gaze tender, his voice even more so, “Little sister, some things shouldn’t be said, you understand?”

Li Miao shivered violently.

Damn.

Her brother actually called her little sister with such affection, so scary, so scary.

Qiao Yun exclaimed, “You two really have a great relationship.”

Li Hanzhou, not the least bit embarrassed, asserted, “After all, she is my only sister. I’ve always been especially affectionate towards her, I really know how to pamper people.”

Li Miao: Bunch of nonsense.

However, she was wholeheartedly in favor of this marriage.

If Qiaoqiao were to marry her brother, she would move into their house, which would mean they could spend more time playing together.

Li Miao, calculating to her benefit, for the sake of having her best friend to play with, agreed to her brother liking Qiao Yun, completely unaware that she might become a third wheel.

“Mr. Li!”

Just as they reached the entrance of the restaurant, a middle-aged, portly man called out to them. Clearly older than Li Hanzhou, but in his presence, he acted very respectfully.

“What a coincidence to meet you here.”

“Are you here for dinner, Mr. He?” Li Hanzhou casually replied.

Despite Li Hanzhou’s casual demeanor, He Junsheng was not only not offended but even more cautious and respectful because Mr. Li had acknowledged him.

“Yes, I am here to meet some business partners.”

His gaze fell on Qiao Yun and Li Miao, speculating on their relation to Li Hanzhou.

Li Hanzhou gave him a cold look, “These two are my sisters.”

“Oh, so they’re your sisters, what an honor.” He Junsheng, sensing Li Hanzhou’s displeasure, quickly averted his gaze.

He thought to himself, Mr. Li only had one sister, how did it become two?

“Asheng, why are you standing at the entrance?”

A beautiful woman alighted from a car. Her eyes first landed on He Junsheng, then moved over to Li Hanzhou’s side, flashing with amazement. However, her expression changed drastically when she caught sight of Qiao Yun.

“This is my stepmother, my father’s second wife,” He Junsheng explained to the woman, then introduced, “This is Mr. Li from the Li Family.”

“So, it’s Mrs. He.”

Li Hanzhou was uninterested in this woman, but he was curious why Qiao Yun kept staring at her after she appeared.

The woman was indeed Ya Man.

She too hadn’t expected to encounter Qiao Yun and had panicked subconsciously, but she quickly regained her composure.

Since Qiao Yun didn’t know who she was, if Ya Man showed guilt, it would only serve to reveal what she wanted to hide.

“Asheng, let’s go inside first, so we don’t keep the guests waiting too long,” Ya Man urged with a dodging gaze.

He Junsheng noticed that Li Hanzhou’s patience was running thin and promptly suggested they take their leave.

Watching their retreating figures, Qiao Yun asked Li Hanzhou, “Who is she?”

“The current wife of the Hai City He Family Head, originally his mistress who was later formalized. In recent years, as Chairman He’s health has declined, their eldest son has been in charge – that middle-aged man just now.”

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After Chairman He became ill, He Junsheng took control of the corporation. However, He Junsheng was not cut out for the job. He hadn’t achieved much in Hai City, but now that he had secured the development rights for the eastern district in Shangjing City, it seemed he was poised to make a move into Shangjing.

Anyone looking to conduct business in Shangjing would have their information sent to Li Hanzhou.

That’s why he was able to recognize He Junsheng and Ya Man.

Qiao Yun’s gaze was cast downward as if she was reflecting on something.

She had seen Ya Man meeting with Lu Ting, and now that she knew Ya Man was Mrs. He, she couldn’t help feeling curious.

Why was she looking for Lu Ting? What relationship did the two of them have?

“He and your family are still in a business partnership, and this time it’s a major project with a lot of capital invested,” Li Hanzhou said, interrupting Qiao Yun’s thoughts. However, Qiao Yun had no say in the Lu Family’s business dealings, so she refrained from comment.

*

On the other hand, He Junsheng frowned and asked Ya Man, “Do you know Li’s sister?”

Ya Man scoffed, “What sister? One of them is a miss from the Lu Family.”

He Junsheng paused, “What’s the relationship between Miss Lu and Mr. Li? I haven’t heard of any connection between the Li and Lu families. This won’t cause problems, will it?”

Ya Man said disdainfully, “The only connection must be between those two. Maybe the Lu Family wants to show goodwill toward the Li Family by having her get close to Mr. Li.”

She refused to believe that Mr. Li would take an interest in Qiao Yun.

If her own biological daughter was inferior to Su Mian’s, it would be dissatisfying.

What could be wrong with the daughter she bore?

So, she speculated about the nature of Qiao Yun and Mr. Li’s relationship with great malice.

“I can’t believe the Lu Family would resort to selling their daughter,” He Junsheng shook his head, “Mr. Li’s temper is infamous for being difficult.”

Mr. Li was known for his disinterest in women and was notoriously hard to deal with. What was the Lu Family thinking?

In her mind, if Qiao Yun truly upset Mr. Li and caused him to vent his anger on the Lu Family, it would be a good thing; then, her own daughter could return.

*

On her way back, Qiao Yun received a call from Han Wang.

“The task is completed.”

When speaking with Qiao Yun, Han Wang’s voice involuntarily softened.

“Well done,” praised Qiao Yun.

Han Wang let out a short laugh, “Professor Qiao, when will you be back?”

“I’m not sure yet.”

Han Wang was silent for a moment, then said, “Everyone misses you.”

“I’ll come visit when I have the chance,” Qiao Yun thought about how long it had been since she visited the research base and found herself missing it.

“All right,” Han Wang wasn’t too happy.

She couldn’t understand why Professor Qiao would want to return to the Lu Family. In her eyes, the people at the research base were Professor Qiao’s real family.

Her main reason for coming to Shangjing was to see for herself what the Lu Family was capable of that could entice Professor Qiao away.

“Also, the Lu Family has recently sent people to Yuncheng, should we keep an eye on them?”