Hidden identities of the AI Heiress

Chapter 254: Chapter 254 Surveillance

Qiao Yun glanced at Su Mian’s complexion and said, “There is nothing wrong with wanting to know the truth.”

She also wanted to know the truth about the kidnapping fifteen years ago, so she had Pei Yao reopen the investigation, but there were no results yet.

Her goal was the same as Su Mian’s; it’s just that everyone believed Su Mian was making a fuss over nothing.

The old lady was somewhat surprised to hear Qiao Yun say this.

The second son had finally returned home after a long time, and the old lady didn’t want to cause him discomfort because of Qin Huan, so she refrained from persuading further.

The group took their seats in the dining room.

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Sister Lin, carrying warm dishes, became nervous and lowered her head as she approached Qiao Yun, her hands trembling slightly with the dishes.

Qiao Yun found Sister Lin’s behavior strange and kept staring at her with her clear black and white eyes.

Sister Lin became even more panicked.

Why is she looking at me?

Does the young miss remember something about me?

The old lady frowned and asked, “Why aren’t you putting down the dish you’re holding?”

“Old Madam, I’m—I’m sorry,” Sister Lin replied, her body shaking as she cautiously set down the dish.

Qin Huan gave Sister Lin a stern look, “There’s no need for you here anymore, go down.”

“Yes,” Sister Lin hurriedly scurried away, avoiding eye contact.

Qiao Yun touched her own face with her little hand, was she that scary?

The atmosphere at the dining table was harmonious.

The old lady paid special attention to Qiao Yun, occasionally giving her food and inquiring about the events that had happened to her.

Upon learning that Qiao Yun had ranked first in the monthly exam, not only did the old lady smile, but even the old master’s face blossomed with joy.@@novelbin@@

Who doesn’t like a granddaughter who brings pride to the family?

The old lady’s smile was affectionate, “Grandpa and I are getting on in years, come back and see us whenever you have time.”

Qiao Yun obediently agreed with the old lady, “Mhm.”

The old master added, “If there’s anything you need, feel free to tell grandpa.”

Qiao Yun felt somewhat unaccustomed to their care but continued to comply, “Okay.”

Lu Ting was seated opposite Qiao Yun, gripping her chopsticks—if she hadn’t lacked the strength, she probably would have snapped them by now.

Qin Huan felt a bit jealous and, with a half-smile, deliberately teased Lu Ting.

“Look, your parents don’t care about you, but your aunt does. What do you want to eat? I’ll get it for you.”

Qin Huan’s voice was neither too loud nor too soft, heard by everyone, and the previously good atmosphere became somewhat weird again.

Su Mian glanced at Lu Ting, who had her eyes downcast, and suddenly felt a bit helpless.

Lu Jingzhi and Lu Rui seemed to have just realized that they had been neglecting Lu Ting since the beginning of the meal.

However, before they could feel guilty, Qiao Yun turned to Qin Huan and asked in a muted voice, “Do you live at my house?”

“What?” Qin Huan asked, puzzled.

Qiao Yun with an innocent face queried, “Then how do you know if her parents don’t care about her?”

Qin Huan: “…”

Qiao Yun, as if understanding yet not, said knowingly, “So, you’re spying on us.”

Qin Huan was choked by Qiao Yun’s words and hurriedly explained, “No, how can you say that? I’m not spying on you.”

Would she dare?

If she threw tantrums, the elders wouldn’t mind, but spying on Lu Rui could lead to misunderstandings that she had ulterior motives toward them.

She would definitely be driven out if it came to that.

Qin Huan didn’t expect that Qiao Yun, who looked so sweet and innocent, could say something so heart-piercing.

Qiao Yun uttered “Oh” and continued to question her, “Why do you say they don’t care?”

Stammering, Qin Huan replied, “I can’t just make a casual remark…?”

“Why?” Qiao Yun persisted, still gazing at her.

Qin Huan: “…”

She was utterly exasperated, why wouldn’t she let it go?

She wasn’t given any face at all.