Hidden identities of the AI Heiress-Chapter 373 - : Sister, is a National-Level Protected Talent

Chapter 373 -373: Sister, is a National-Level Protected Talent

Respect is not an appropriate word to use for a student like Qiao Yun, but he couldn’t think of a better word at the moment.

Lu Jingzhi said in a low voice, “It is a bit strange.”

“What’s so strange about it? The sister is the victim, so it’s normal for them to treat the victim a little better.”

Lu Zhanxing shamelessly added, “Besides, our family isn’t to be trifled with; we deserve a bit of respect.”

When Lu Rui and Lu Jingzhi heard him say that, they pushed aside the suspicion that had surfaced in their minds.

After all, they couldn’t find a reason for why the chief was so respectful towards Qiao Yun.

Lu Zhanxing silently gave himself a pat on the back.

He really was a clever little devil.

With just a few words, he had fooled his father and elder brother.

But sister, if you don’t want the family to know your identity, you should at least keep a low profile.

Still, you can’t hide it forever, so Lu Zhanxing half-jokingly said, “Perhaps it’s because the sister is a nationally protected talent, that’s why they are so respectful towards her.”

“It’s not even dark yet, and you’re already daydreaming,” Lu Rui promptly rejected the idea.

Lu Jingzhi smiled, “That joke isn’t funny at all.”

Lu Zhanxing: “Heh…”

He silently turned on his phone and started recording a video: “If what I’m saying turns out to be true, then big brother, you have to announce to the whole world that Lu Zhanxing is the handsomest in the entire world, and Lu Jingzhi is blind.”

“Childish,” Lu Jingzhi saw him getting addicted to the game and casually responded, “Alright, whatever you say goes.”

Lu Zhanxing saved the video contentedly, waiting for the day Lu Jingzhi would find it irresistibly true.

Then, Lu Zhanxing shared this matter with Qiao Yun.

Qiao Yun commented, “Second brother, that’s kind of mean, but I like it.”

She couldn’t find the right opportunity to speak up, so she thought she’d wait until Qin Huan’s situation was completely resolved before figuring out how to break the news.

After all, she couldn’t stay with the Lu Family forever.

She still had the research institute and many ongoing research projects to complete.

On the other hand, Qin Huan didn’t realize the seriousness of the situation until she was locked up in detention.

Just one night in detention had visibly aged her.

But deep down, she still harbored a sliver of hope.

Yet she waited and waited…

And no one came to see her.

Neither her son nor her husband came to visit.

Unable to help herself, Qin Huan covered her face and sobbed quietly.

Her life was truly over.

…

After returning to the old mansion.

Lu Rui pulled Lu Jingzhi aside and asked him, “About that village where Qiaoqiao used to live, the one you were investigating, how is that coming along?”

“There’s been too much going on lately, I haven’t paid much attention, and didn’t Grandpa say that he would look into it? Dad, is there a problem?” Lu Jingzhi didn’t understand why he was being asked.

“It’s nothing specific.”

Lu Rui couldn’t explain the feeling in his heart.

He started feeling that something was off since Mr. Qi, Director Shengyang, and the Li family couple came to visit after Qiao Yun’s car accident.

The way those people treated Qiaoqiao seemed more like how they would treat an equal or a senior, not a junior.

He didn’t believe that a Master Qiao alone could make these people take Qiaoqiao so seriously.

“Once this affair is over, you should check again,” Lu Rui muttered, “Could it be that Zhanxing wasn’t joking?”

“Dad, you’re overthinking it.”

“You’re right, Qiaoqiao is still so young, how could that be possible.”

“Exactly, it’s completely impossible,” agreed Lu Jingzhi, who hadn’t considered this possibility at all, nor had he thought to ask Qiao Yun about it.

As for the village, they didn’t feel it was appropriate to ask openly.

It wouldn’t do to say they suspected something was wrong with her village because that might be misconstrued as a lack of trust.

They had just recently made a significant leap forward in their relationship with Qiao Yun.

Their current attitude towards Qiao Yun was to be extremely careful and protective, fearing that she might feel uncomfortable or unhappy.

Lu Jingzhi also feared that his sister would find him annoying, he now didn’t dare to provoke her annoyance anymore.

But in reality, Lu Rui didn’t pay much attention to the matter, he merely wanted to quietly understand his daughter’s past life.

…

At this moment, Qiao Yun knocked on Lu Shiran’s room door again.

Still, there was no response.

Thinking that Lu Shiran hadn’t eaten all day, Qiao Yun grew worried and personally went to the kitchen to make some snacks for Lu Shiran, along with soft and sweet white rice porridge.

Lu Zhanxing was dying of jealousy.

Why was his sister so good to that brat Shiran?

Jealousy was practically contorting his face.

“Sis, let me carry it for you, your hands are national treasures, how can you carry something so heavy.”

Lu Zhanxing picked up the tray, unwilling to let Qiao Yun carry it.

“Be careful,” Qiao Yun didn’t try to grab it back.

This time Qiao Yun didn’t insist on Lu Shiran opening the door, instead, she placed the food outside his room door.

She said softly, “You need to eat, we must cherish life, don’t mistreat yourself.”

She wouldn’t disturb Lu Shiran being shut-in, but it was not okay to ruin his health.

The children of today just don’t know how to take care of their bodies, they will regret it when they’re older.

If Lu Shiran were her researcher, she would have already thrown him into the deep mountains to taste the pain of hunger.

Professor Qiao is truly worried sick over the future blossoms of the country.

Lu Zhanxing wouldn’t be polite, he banged on the door loudly, “Kid, this is something my sister cooked personally for you, if you dare not to eat, I will feed you myself, don’t make me kick the door down.”

Qiao Yun silently glanced at Lu Zhanxing.

Lu Zhanxing immediately softened, “I’m just worried he won’t eat, I am usually very gentle with him, you know.”

“Oh.” Qiao Yun expressed her disbelief with a faint response, “Let’s go.”

Lu Zhanxing put down the tray and went downstairs with Qiao Yun.

Click.

The door opened.

Lu Shiran looked despondent as he gazed at the delicious-looking snacks.

He felt even worse inside.

His swollen eyes shed tears.

His mother was about to kill his sister, yet his sister still cared so much for him.

Lu Shiran quietly picked up the tray and went inside his room.

Even though he had no appetite at all, the thought that his sister made it made him gobble it down.

“Delicious, burp, really delicious, burp burp…”

He felt even more guilty and self-reproachful.

What could he do to make up for the mistake his mother made towards his sister?

But that was a human life!

Lu Shiran wiped away his tears, and an idea formed in his mind, his gaze slowly becoming resolute.

…

Late at night.

Qiao Yun, feeling a bit thirsty, went downstairs for water.

Then she saw Lu Shiran in the small kitchen, sneaking around.

Qiao Yun froze for a moment, had Lu Shiran come to his senses?

However, the next second, Qiao Yun’s pupils dilated sharply.

Lu Shiran looked haggard, holding a fruit knife in his hand, with blood slowly dripping from the blade…

Qiao Yun was taken aback and couldn’t react immediately, what was happening?

Clap.

The lights in the living room turned on.

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Lu Zhanxing had heard Qiao Yun’s movements and came out to see, but he didn’t expect to witness this scene.

The next moment, he was livid with rage, and shouted angrily, “Lu Shiran! You fucking idiot, thinking of suicide at your young age! Do you want me to beat you up? Is this matter worth your life?”