Hidden identities of the AI Heiress-Chapter 287 - : Identifying the Genuine from the Fake

Chapter 287: Chapter 287: Identifying the Genuine from the Fake

They arrived at the rest area.

Lu Shiran looked at the menu and asked Qiao Yun, “What would you like to drink?”

Qiao Yun said, “Milk tea, please.”

Lu Shiran raised his eyebrows, with an I-knew-it expression, “I’ve realized, you really like sweet things, just like a little girl.”

Qiao Yun was stunned for a moment, her gaze settling on the straightforward Lu Shiran, not expecting that her little preference would be noticed by him.

It could only mean that Lu Shiran paid close attention to her, to have taken note of these little details.

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Qiao Yun thought to herself that this cousin of hers seemed to be quite nice after all.

The two of them found a seat by the window and sat down.

Lu Shiran invited Qiao Yun sincerely, “There’s a robot competition, the Star Cup, next month, do you want to join me in participating?”

Qiao Yun was aware of the competition; it was sponsored by Shengqiao.

The first-place winner would have a great chance of being cultivated by an institute.

They could even get to work at the institute in the future.

Qiao Yun asked, “Do you want to enter the Tianqi Research Institute?”

“Who wouldn’t want to?” Lu Shiran said with longing, a gleam seemingly flickering in his eyes.

“With your current skills, it’s not possible,” Qiao Yun said, not to discourage him, but just telling the truth.

Lu Shiran’s shoulders slumped slightly, and he said with a self-deprecating air, “Of course I know it’s not possible. Even if I were capable, I wouldn’t easily get past my mom; she’s fixated on me taking over the family business every day.”

Seeing the gloomy expression on his face, Qiao Yun comforted him, “Your life is your own, and making decisions for you is a form of irresponsibility.”

Lu Shiran looked up in surprise and stared blankly at Qiao Yun as she spoke.

She was seriously telling him that if he wanted to do what he loved, he should just go for it.

Lu Shiran smiled at Qiao Yun, “You’re the first person to ever say that to me.”

Even his grandparents, who were not against it, merely felt that with Lu Jingzhi there to take over the conglomerate in the future, his hobbies would not pose any loss to them.

Qiao Yun said, “You have talent; you can do it.”

“Really?”

“Yes, study hard, and Tianqi Research Institute will be waiting for you in the future.”

Lu Shiran was unaware of the weight behind those words.

Being personally invited by Professor Qiao was something many dreamt of.

He only felt something off about Qiao Yun’s statement.

What did ‘waiting for him’ mean? It sounded as if she was already part of Tianqi Research Institute.

Qiao Yun truly believed that Lu Shiran had talent in this area, but just lacked someone to guide him.

She took a sip of her milk tea, an idea forming in her mind.

*

Right after Qiao Yun and Lu Shiran left, Old Master Lu ran into an old friend, a rather famous master of Chinese painting; they had become acquainted through art.

“Old Qi, weren’t you in Hai City? What brings you here?”

Qi Huan greeted Old Master Lu, “I came with my cousin. There’s an art exchange meeting, so I thought I’d come to have a look.”

“Is it Master Qi?” Old Master Lu was somewhat surprised. Qi of Hai City was a renowned figure.

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“Did you come to Shangjing City for business?”

“No, I came to see the younger generation.” Qi Huan waved his hand dismissively, “Didn’t you tell me you’d gotten hold of a fine painting? Let’s not dally, bring it out for me to see.”

“Alright, let’s go to the rest area first.”

Old Master Lu invited Qi Huan to the rest area, chatting as they walked, “It just so happens I have a painting here I’d like you to authenticate.”

“Oh? What kind of painting that requires my authentication?” Qi Huan was intrigued.

“It’s a painting by Master Qiao An. You help me see if it’s authentic or fake,” Old Master Lu didn’t elaborate.

Qi Huan furrowed his brow, “This will need a close inspection. Someone dares to make reproductions of Mr. Qiao’s paintings? If it’s a fake, it must be strictly dealt with. It just so happens that my cousin is here as well; he can help have a look.”

“That would be great.”

Old Master Lu thought this was a wonderful opportunity to build a relationship with Master Qi.

Moreover, he had heard that Master Qi and Master Qiao An were good friends, so his presence would surely make it possible to discern the authenticity.

Even though Lu Rui was adamant that it was a forgery, Old Master Lu still harbored doubts, which is why he wanted others to help take a look.