[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hidden-identities-of-the-ai-heiress":3,"chapter-hidden-identities-of-the-ai-heiress-hidden-identities-of-the-ai-heiress-chapter-974":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Hidden identities of the AI Heiress",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1833575,2439,"Chapter 974: 974: Lost a Horse","hidden-identities-of-the-ai-heiress-chapter-974",974,"\u003Cp>Chapter 974: Chapter 974: Lost a Horse\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Lin was one hundred percent certain that if Pei Yao knew the truth, he would never let anyone involved in that incident off the hook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To protect the Huo Family and his mother, he had to prepare in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, either Pei Yao would never know the truth, or a scapegoat had to be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Huo Lin had already picked out a candidate for the scapegoat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Lin suddenly felt a headache coming on; he didn’t want to do this, he even felt sympathy for Pei Yao, but, given their different positions, he had no choice but to set aside his sympathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the car stopped at the agreed-upon hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hanzhou told Qiao Yun to go in first, and that he would come after parking the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Yun unbuckled her seatbelt and opened the car door to get out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, she received a reply to an inquiry she had made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Professor Qiao, we have found out that Jiang Jing indeed had a flight plan today, heading to O Continent.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is she planning to flee?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wishful thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Yun replied while walking: [Stop her.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Qiao expressed the sentiment of ‘if the mountain won’t come to me, I’ll go to the mountain.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Received.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qiao Yun?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing someone call her, Qiao Yun looked up and frowned imperceptibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person approaching was the recently infamous Adrian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian’s face was gloomy as he cursed under his breath, “So malicious at such a young age.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He absolutely detested Qiao Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all because Li Hanzhou wanted to stand up for Qiao Yun that he found himself in such a miserable situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Yun didn’t bother with him, just a washed-up loser.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Adrian had arranged to meet someone. Even though he had been dismissed by the Future Alliance, he still had skills. He intended to rally funding and make a comeback, but his potential backer had mocked him instead, leaving him in a foul mood when he ran into the main culprit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t hold back unless he vented his anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian reached out to block Qiao Yun, spewing viciously, “Such a pity for your pretty face. How long can you last serving others for your looks? There are prettier people than you in this world. Be careful not to be discarded.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Yun’s face showed impatience as she looked up at him, “I still have a face, while you have none.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian was subjected to her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grinding his teeth in rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for Li Hanzhou and Pei Yao, she would be nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why could she look down on him with such an air of superiority?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian, feeling wronged, wanted to continue his tirade, but then someone rushed towards him, speaking in not very fluent Chinese, exclaiming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, my God, Q, were you waiting for me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian was shoved aside at once, and he stood there stupefied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Yun blinked, looking at the man in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a middle-aged man, who albeit being over forty years of age, looked as if he was in his thirties thanks to good maintenance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bona fide handsome uncle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ever since our last encounter, I’ve been meaning to see you again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Yun: “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon arrived a step late, and upon hearing this, laughed heartily: “Is this some kind of newly invented third language?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shoved Adrian snapped irritably, “Who are you? Didn’t you see I was talking to her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handsome uncle, his catch-up with Qiao Yun interrupted, shot a furious glance at Adrian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That look was evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What trash has appeared?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian, seeing this person, was actually the one shocked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the vice-president of the Technology Association, Volkov.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pupils trembled: “Mr. Volkov, how come you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian’s eyes shifted back and forth between Volkov and Qiao Yun in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why do these two seem so familiar with each other?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Volkov glared at Adrian and it took him a while to remember who he was, then he greeted in his native language, “Oh, it’s you. Do you also know our president?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?” Adrian’s expression stiffened, and his eyes almost involuntarily fell on Qiao Yun, his face filled with incredulity: “Are you joking with me? Are you saying that she is the president of the Technology Association?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Volkov expressed his extreme dissatisfaction: “Am I that familiar with you? Why would I joke with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian found it absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t Qiao Yun from Tianqi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t she have only one face?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian swayed unsteadily, feeling dizzy in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>God must be joking with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was well aware that Volkov had no reason to play him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Adrian felt a bitter taste in his mouth; he had just cursed Qiao Yun, and now he was being told that Qiao Yun herself was a competent person!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was even the president of the Technology Association!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was overwhelmed with regret, his breathing became stagnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had known of Qiao Yun’s identity earlier, he would never have dared to challenge Tianqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there was Simon fanning the flames: “Dr. Adrian, you’ve always wanted to meet our president, right? Now that you have, do you have anything to say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian’s expression was indescribably complex; no wonder Simon had said earlier that Qiao Yun was sure to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out he was a subordinate of Qiao Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a rush of embarrassment and ire, Adrian’s cheeks began to redden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his mouth, but ultimately, nothing came out; his face burnt with pain, and he almost fled in utter humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon snorted through his nose: “Is he feeling guilty?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Volkov shook his finger: “NONO, he feels embarrassed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching the whole scene, Qiao Yun said indifferently: “There’s no need for this, I’ve never considered him my opponent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Volkov nodded: “YSE, he’s not even worthy to be considered an opponent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Yun’s eyelid twitched: “You, talk normally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, alright.” Volkov switched back to his mother tongue and apologized: “Q, please forgive me for revealing your identity to Adrian without your consent, but rest assured he won’t tell anyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian was very proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would naturally not let others know that Qiao Yun was the president of the Technology Association, which would only give people another reason to laugh at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine.” Qiao Yun didn’t mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Adrian told others, no one would believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Volkov did so to anger Adrian; he was upset upon hearing Adrian curse at Qiao Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Qiao Yun didn’t blame him, he impulsively wanted to give Qiao Yun a hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Q, you really are a good person.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could hug her, someone grabbed his collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Volkov was furious: “Who dares touch my collar?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his head, he saw a young and handsome man looking at him with displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s me, you have a problem with that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Yun explained: “This is Volkov.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Hanzhou blinked and naturally let go, smiling: “Sorry, my hand slipped.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Volkov, grinding his teeth, spat out in his mother tongue: “Q, who is this guy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Yun said: “Boyfriend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Volkov: ????\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Q was so young and already had a boyfriend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Yun didn’t pay attention to him and said succinctly: “Let’s talk inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Volkov nodded blankly: “Let’s go inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon: “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hahahahaha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at the private room they had reserved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they were ordering dishes, Qiao Yun’s phone rang; she took it out to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a message from Zhou You.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had asked Zhou You to stop Jiang Jing from leaving the country, and now there was a reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Professor Qiao, the person couldn’t be found, Jiang Jing has disappeared.]\u003C\u002Fp>",1282,"2026-06-09T06:21:56.371Z",1,"novelbin.me","e421c94f683369c79b84219eccaf392aaf46a57816b94bd6cf4fcf651e6ec655","hidden-identities-of-the-ai-heiress-chapter-975","hidden-identities-of-the-ai-heiress-chapter-973",1090,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhidden-identities-of-the-ai-heiress-cover.jpg"]