Hidden identities of the AI Heiress

Chapter 281: Chapter 281: Her Grandson is Gone!
 

Qiao Yun took a moment to appreciate the auntie’s moans before squatting down.

“Need help?”

She was on alert internally.

An evildoer aware of her identity?

Or simply looking for a chance to feign injury?

“My foot might be sprained, young lady. Can you take me to the hospital?” the auntie looked up at Qiao Yun, her face a picture of helplessness.

Seeing this face, Qiao Yun paused, her wariness fading away.

Speaking again, her voice carried a trace of sincerity, “Madam Li, are you alright?”

The auntie… oh, no, it should be said, Mother Li’s face suddenly froze.

“What Madam Li? You’ve mistaken me for someone else, young lady!” Mother Li turned her head away, refusing to acknowledge her identity.

Without hesitation, Qiao Yun pierced through her pretense: “You know, I have a photographic memory.”

Mother Li knew she couldn’t keep up the act and explained awkwardly with a smile, “Actually, I was trying to experience the life of ordinary people, and I happened to run into Professor Qiao, so I came over to say hello.”

“Hmm.” Qiao Yun’s expression didn’t change, but she remained skeptical.

After all, she couldn’t think of any reason why the matriarch of the Li Family would dress up as an auntie to stage an accident, just to make contact with a ‘future daughter-in-law’.

Mother Li was extremely confident in her makeup skills, but Qiao Yun unceremoniously saw right through her, which was fortunate as Mother Li’s years of acting experience prevented her from having a total breakdown.

Qiao Yun glanced at Mother Li’s foot.

Mother Li said calmly: “Don’t worry, I’m fine… it suddenly got better.”

Qiao Yun nodded, continuing to harbor doubts.

Mother Li looked at Qiao Yun.

Her delicate little face, those clear and innocent eyes.

No matter how one looked at her, she seemed like a young girl unaware of the ways of the world.

In that moment, Mother Li had the illusion that Li Hanzhou was committing a crime.

Qiao Yun felt Madam Li’s gaze on her was quite strange and after a while, she even let out a deep sigh.

Mother Li asked Qiao Yun, “Professor Qiao, when do you plan to get married?”

The question was indeed offensive, but since she was Li Hanzhou’s mother, Qiao Yun still replied, “Not getting married.”

Mother Li’s heart skipped a beat.

That was it, her son was destined to be lonely for life!!!

Her grandchild, gone!

Mother Li felt dizzy, suffering a shock no one her age should have to endure.

Seeing her complexion wasn’t good, Qiao Yun asked again, “Are you really okay?”

“I’m fine, just need to mentally prepare myself,” Mother Li waved her hand.

Even though she was Li Hanzhou’s mother, Qiao Yun didn’t know her well and thus didn’t pry further, especially as Zhou You’s car was arriving.

Mother Li didn’t try to keep her.

Even though she was the woman her son liked, given her status, Mother Li’s attitude towards Qiao Yun was still one of respect first and foremost.

In the car, Qiao Yun thought it over and decided to send a message to Li Hanzhou.

To remind him to look after his mother’s foot, in case it was injured and needed a timely check-up.

Li Hanzhou, upon receiving the message, knew without having to guess what was going on.

He had told his mother not to bother Qiao Yun before, and she obviously hadn’t listened to him.

When Mother Li got home, Li Hanzhou got straight to the point.

“I told you not to disturb her. What would you do if you frightened her off?”

“Professor Qiao is not someone who frightens easily; don’t be ridiculous,” Mother Li said dismissively, standing her ground, “Is it wrong that I want to see my future daughter-in-law?”

“Not yet,” Li Hanzhou’s reply burst her bubble.

Mother Li almost choked: “She will be in the future, or is it that you lack confidence in yourself?”

Li Hanzhou sat on the sofa, appearing nonchalant, and ignored his mother’s attempt to provoke a reaction.

Mother Li felt like she was punching cotton, but recalling Qiao Yun’s appearance, she worriedly said, “Son, we mustn’t be animals.”

Li Hanzhou: ?

“Look how young Professor Qiao is, and so tender. When you stand beside her, people not in the know would think you’re the elder and she’s the younger one.”

Li Hanzhou’s temple throbbed.

“You want someone else to like you?”

Li Hanzhou laughed, “Why don’t you get a new husband?”

“What nonsense are you talking about? Do you want to anger your dad to death?” Li’s mother huffed.

Li Hanzhou asked nonchalantly, “Is Qiao Yun not good?”

“There’s nothing wrong with her. If you really could marry her, our ancestors would be puffing green smoke from their graves.” Of course, Li’s mother hoped that Qiao Yun would really become her daughter-in-law.

But Professor Qiao was a man of his word. If he had no thoughts about marriage, then he definitely wouldn’t have any.

“Sigh, I just want to hold my grandson soon. Why is it so difficult?”

“You like kids?” Li Hanzhou raised an eyebrow, “Easy, you and dad could have another one.”

Li’s mother immediately blushed: “How old are your dad and I? Can’t you be serious?”

“I think it’s a pretty good idea.”

Li’s mother felt like she was about to be pissed off by this unfilial son. Every time she pushed for marriage, it was like this. Can’t they have a proper conversation anymore?

“If Professor Qiao continues to dislike you, could you kidnap him for marriage?”

Li Hanzhou’s mouth held a trace of an indifferent smile, saying carelessly, “I could wait until she likes me.”

“You can’t wait forever, can you?”

Li Hanzhou chuckled softly, “That wouldn’t matter either.”

Li’s mother was as if she had heard a fairy tale, yet she was also a little touched.

She decided to help her son properly. As for how, she needed to come up with a strategy.

Li Hanzhou knew his mother had good judgment. If she wanted to see Qiao Yun, he wouldn’t stop her.

In the matter of enlightening Qiao Yun, he was not in a rush at all. On the contrary, he enjoyed his time with such a pure and ignorant Qiao Yun.

*

The old house was often cleaned by Zhou You, so it was very clean.

Qiao Yun took a painting and a jade bracelet.

When she got home, she gave the gifts to Lu Rui, asking him to take them to grandfather and grandmother.

Lu Rui was reassured that Qiao Yun did not reject grandfather and grandmother. “What made you think of giving gifts to grandfather and grandmother?”

Qiao Yun explained, “They welcomed me.”

She too knew how to gift according to the receiver. Grandfather and grandmother sincerely welcomed her, hence the meeting gifts.

There were no meeting gifts for Qin Huan who didn’t like her.

Lu Shiran had given her gifts, hence she returned the favor with Rongrong.

Lu Rui patted Qiao Yun’s head, “Don’t worry, everyone welcomes you.”

Qiao Yun thought to herself, not necessarily.

Lu Rui looked at Qiao Yun, recalling the report from the person sent to inquire at the police station—there were no records of the village.

He wanted to ask Qiao Yun about the village.

But in the end, he suppressed the weird feeling that had risen in his heart.

He had a hunch that if there was something odd about the village, Qiaoqiao might have a secret tied to her.

So he didn’t ask Qiao Yun about the village and decided to find the village on his own and explore its secrets further.

Lu Rui temporarily set the matter aside, grabbed Qiao Yun’s gifts, and rushed to the Lu Family’s old house without any delay.

“Why are you back?” The Family Head was surprised to see his eldest son coming over late at night.

Lu Rui said, “Dad, Qiaoqiao has prepared gifts for you.”

“Really prepared them, that’s too thoughtful.” The Family Head said this but his hands couldn’t wait to unwrap the gifts.

It was a picture of a deer running to the moon, and it was painted by Qiao An.

A flash of joy crossed the Family Head’s eyes.

But Lu Rui was startled.

Why would Qiaoqiao send a fake!

Before Lu Rui could think of a justification, the Family Head was already holding the painting dearly, continuously praising, “Good, good, not bad at all. Worthy of being a painting by Master Qiao, it’s so vivid.”

Lu Rui: ?

The Family Head didn’t have a problem with his eyes, did he?