Hidden identities of the AI Heiress-Chapter 426 - Do Not Touch
Chapter 426: Chapter 426: Do Not Touch
Chapter 426 -426: Do Not Touch
When Qiao Yun saw Lu Zhanxing say this, her eyes became resolute, “Okay, I’ll eat.”
She bowed her head and earnestly shoveled rice into her mouth.
The Lu family members couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
Lu Jingzhi watched them interact for a while, then retracted his gaze and quietly ate his meal alone.
After eating quite a bit, the old man finally asked Qiao Yun, “Qiaoqiao, do you want to pursue a career in scientific research in the future?”
The old man only knew his granddaughter was interested in this area because Qiao Yun had previously given Lu Shiran a small robot.
However, it wasn’t apparent that she also had a heart for scientific research.
Lu Zhanxing heard the old man asking this, pursed his lips, and just managed not to burst out laughing.
Professor Qiao, is there a need to think about it?
Qiao Yun blinked and honestly admitted, “This is an area I’m quite good at.”
Hearing her say this, the old man pondered thoughtfully. Since his granddaughter liked it, he decided to look into finding some experts willing to take on students someday.
Su Mian and Lu Rui felt the same, as they were more concerned about their daughter than anyone else.
Lu Jingzhi also came up with an idea, having previously doubted his sister’s learning abilities. Now that he knew she was interested in scientific research, he wanted to help as well.
…
The venue for the Star Cup was the city exhibition center, where each team had a booth for the audience to admire.
Although referred to as an audience, many were university admissions officers, renowned researchers, and technology company representatives.
If they spotted a promising talent, a special admission to their institution would be offered.
Therefore, the Star Cup was also an opportunity for the competitors.
The venue was enormous and embellished with a very sci-fi setup, where all competitors stayed at their respective booths.
Compared to their temporarily formed team, most were groups that had worked together for a long time.
Qiao Yun was the only female in their team, looking both well-behaved and cute; naturally, she became the primary object of protection.
At this moment, Lu Shiran stood to the left of Qiao Yun, Yu Fan to the right, and Cheng Yi in front blocked everyone’s line of sight.
Qiao Yun, surrounded by three tall boys: “…”
She wasn’t that delicate.
“Little sister, don’t worry, no one can come close to you while I’m here.” Lu Shiran said, his gaze vigilant as he even gave Yu Fan a pointed look.
Yu Fan, feeling inexplicably scrutinized, couldn’t help asking, “Lu bro, what’s with that look?”
“You know what,” Lu Shiran replied with a look that said ‘man, I already know your intentions towards my sister.’
Yu Fan: “…” What had he done wrong?
Perhaps the scene was so bizarre, many people turned their gazes towards them.
Was this a competition or a royal procession?
They looked pretty young and likely to be outmatched.
But the girl in the middle was truly beautiful.
Fair and delicate, with eyes black and beautiful, she seemed like a pampered young lady who would probably burst into tears right there if she lost the competition.
“Why isn’t anyone coming to look at our robot?” Yu Fan was getting a bit anxious, as this round was also crucial.
After all, there was a robot combat competition the next day, and who wouldn’t want support?
Lu Shiran looked at the other booths, even the least popular had five or six people, and he shrugged, “Should I go out and pull in some visitors?”
Cheng Yi cautioned, “If you don’t want to be thrown out, feel free to pull in visitors.”
Lu Shiran: “…”
What should we do?
Do they really look that hopeless? Judging someone’s strength based on age is just too realistic!
The commotion here also triggered a discussion at the neighboring booth, where someone mocked, “With their sloppy looks, they’ll be eliminated in the first round, they’re simply lowering our standards.”
A team member sneered, “You don’t know him, the young master of the Lu Family. Does someone wealthy even need to join competitions? Whatever opportunity he wants, he gets, yet he insists on competing with us, truly a scourge in our circle. We thrashed him last time, and he hasn’t learned his lesson. What’s the deal with bringing a young girl this time? Trying to use a beauty trick?”
This team was a sophomore group from Qing University, having participated in many competitions and won numerous awards.
They naturally looked down on Lu Shiran’s group of wealthy high school students; in their eyes, being rich meant being a capitalist, and capitalists could do whatever they wanted without skills, depriving them of the achievements they deserved.
Especially since Lu Shiran had once lost to them.
“Both are girls, but Jianyan is way better than her.”
Someone praised the only girl in their team, their goddess, He Jianyan.
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He Jianyan was a star. Although her reputation wasn’t great recently, her skills were solid, ensuring a good standing in their circle.
High in looks, popular, and good at scientific research—who wouldn’t like her?
This time they had formed a team temporarily to help He Jianyan boost her credentials.
He Jianyan looked at Qiao Yun, who was displayed like a mascot at the exhibition spot, and a sneer appeared on her face.
She was also surprised to encounter Qiao Yun at the Star Cup, which was probably a twist of fate.
As for Qiao Yun’s participation in the competition, He Jianyan was disdainful and didn’t take it to heart, since their skills were not on the same level.
But for some reason, seeing how protected Qiao Yun was made He Jianyan very uncomfortable.
Is it necessary? She’s grown up, yet still needs protection?
She genuinely disliked people like Qiao Yun, who were carefree and had others worry about everything for her, allowing her to remain naive and innocent.
He Jianyan gathered her thoughts and indifferently told them, “Instead of focusing on others, why not discuss tomorrow’s battle strategy?”
She was more concerned about tomorrow’s robotic contest; she was there to win a prize.
As for Qiao Yun, she guessed she’d be eliminated in the first round; she probably joined out of a whim for some fun.
She wasn’t even worthy to be her opponent; what was there to focus on?
She wickedly thought, if Qiao Yun’s team miraculously advanced and encountered her team,
she’d make sure Qiao Yun lost miserably, showing her the harsh reality.
Though He Jianyan ignored Qiao Yun and her group, there were still those who disliked the group of spoiled young masters and purposely picked on them.
As soon as Lu Shiran saw someone approaching, he was ready to pep up to greet them, but when he saw it was competitors from a previous match, his face fell.
He lost, and it was his own lack of abilities.
But to mock him post-defeat for being wealthy and claiming his skills were built on money was infuriating.
“Young Master Lu, how dare you still join the competition, aren’t you afraid of losing to us again?” the man mocked. “You might as well just spend money to secure a spot at Qing University.”
Yu Fan and Cheng Yi looked at the man with ill-disguised hostility.
Lu Shiran rolled his eyes, “Half a year has passed, and some people are still so sour.”
The man’s expression changed, and his gaze landed on the robot made by Lu Shiran’s team.
The robot, shaped like a dinosaur and about half a meter tall, looked quite powerful.
“Is this the robot you guys made?” the man reached out to touch it.
But his hand was slapped away by a delicate pale hand.
He retracted his hand in pain, angrily turning to the person who had stopped him.
The expression on Qiao Yun’s face was as cool as ever as she warned in a calm voice, “Don’t touch.”
