Hidden identities of the AI Heiress

Chapter 260: Chapter 260 Let Qiao Yun Instruct

Qiao Yun noticed the unusual look in Lu Ting’s eyes and glanced back at the person with an unpleasant expression.

“What’s wrong?” Lu Jingzhi saw Lu Ting staring blankly at Qiao Yun, gently tugged her, and said with concern, “If you’re not feeling well, I can take you back first.”

Startled by Lu Jingzhi’s tug, Lu Ting came back to her senses and avoided Qiao Yun’s gaze as she lightly shook her head.

“Big brother, I’m fine. I was just thinking about the upcoming midterms and worrying about my grades a bit.”

Lu Jingzhi sighed, feeling somewhat heartbroken for her efforts.

“We’ve seen all the hard work you’ve put in these days; don’t put too much pressure on yourself.”

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“It doesn’t matter how many points you score, your health is the most important.”

So that’s why Lu Ting had been so out of sorts lately, concerned about her grades.

The recent events had made Su Mian realize that parents shouldn’t be too demanding on their children; mental health is the most important.

Lu Ting couldn’t understand their intentions and mocked herself inwardly with a forced smile.

From childhood, her family had placed great importance on her studies. Although they hadn’t forcefully demanded she do exceptionally well, there was still a standard she couldn’t fall below.

And now they’re saying it doesn’t matter!!

Was it because Qiao Yun always scored better than her, always ranked first, that with Qiao Yun earning them pride, they didn’t need her anymore?

Lu Ting had never felt so aggrieved.

She thought she was the cherished one, yet in front of their own daughter, the affection they showed her seemed hardly worth mentioning.

Why could they be so hypocritical!

Lu Ting suppressed her distress and declared firmly, “I will definitely do better next time and aim to surpass my sister.”

Su Mian was worried, fearing that Lu Ting was overexerting herself.

The old master praised, “Not bad, you have the unyielding spirit of the Lu family. Next time you do better than before, grandpa will grant you a wish.”

“Dad…”

Lu Rui and Su Mian looked helpless. Why did you have to get involved now?

Lu Ting’s expression had recovered, and she flashed a charming smile: “Then it’s a deal, Grandpa. You must not go back on your word.”

“No problem.”

Su Mian patted Lu Ting’s hand and said softly, “It’s good to love learning, but remember to take care of your health. If there’s anything you don’t understand, just ask Qiaoqiao.”

“Qiaoqiao, if you have time, please guide your sister a bit.”

Qiao Yun glanced at Lu Ting’s stiff expression. She didn’t seem eager to be mentored, but seeing the hopeful look on Su Mian’s face, she reluctantly nodded.

“I’ll try.”

If Lu Ting didn’t cooperate, it wouldn’t be her problem.

Lu Ting felt worse inside.

Qiao Yun must be feeling utterly smug right now.

After all, when she first came back, the whole family had asked her to tutor Qiao Yun. Now, it was reversed, asking her to teach.

Lu Ting felt her self-esteem being slowly eroded by her family.

The more this happened, the more she didn’t want her family to know the true reason behind Qiao Yun’s disappearance.

Setting aside whether it would involve her, she just didn’t want her family to feel more guilt and thus be more sympathetic towards Qiao Yun.

Seeing that it was getting late, the Lu Family couple decided to leave.

“Since there’s no school tomorrow, why not stay the night?” The old lady was reluctant to have her son travel back and forth.

“Mom, Tingting has a tutoring session tomorrow. We’ll not stay over,” said Su Mian.

Su Mian had planned to stay the night, but Qin Huan’s attitude made her really not want to stay.

“Mom, studies are important. If you miss your second brother and his wife, we can have them come over another time.”

Qin Huan couldn’t wait for them to leave; she was displeased to see the elders treating her brother-in-law’s family so warmly.

Especially toward Qiao Yun.

She truly didn’t want to see Qiao Yun, not just for fear that Qiao Yun might remember something, but also because she had lost face during a meal due to Qiao Yun’s few sharp words.

Now she felt uncomfortable wherever she saw Qiao Yun.

Hurry up, hurry up; what are you returning for.