Hidden identities of the AI Heiress

Chapter 328: Chapter 328 Lu Zhanxing’s Collapse

“What’s the matter that can’t be said over the phone?” Lu Jingzhi’s voice was worried.

Even through the phone, he could keenly feel that Lu Zhanxing was on the verge of collapsing.

“It’s not good to talk about it on the phone, anyway, I’m coming back tomorrow, remember to tell mom and dad,” Lu Zhanxing’s eyes reddened, and he thought of Qiao Yun.

In a situation that none of them understood, she had quietly investigated everything all by herself.

He now dared not assume what Qiao Yun was thinking at the time.

Seeing that he could not get more information, Lu Jingzhi did not press him further, but he was still somewhat uneasy, so he instructed his secretary to check on Lu Zhanxing to see if he had encountered any difficulties in the entertainment industry.

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His brother, naturally proud and independent, once he decided something, not even eight horses could pull him back.

What on earth could make him so devastated?

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Without realizing it, it dawned, and only then did Lu Zhanxing notice that he had sat through the night.

He held his phone, his brows and eyes heavy with thought.

After a long reflection, he dialed a number: “Mr. Li, this is Lu Zhanxing. I have something I’d like to ask you about.”

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Lu Jingzhi returned home early the next morning.

Seeing him, Su Mian was quite surprised and teased him on purpose, “Yo, you still know to come home. If you didn’t come back, I would have started to forget that I have a son like you.”

“Mom, I’ve been really busy these days. It wasn’t on purpose that I haven’t come back,” Lu Jingzhi said with an embarrassed smile.

Su Mian snorted, “Are you really busy, or are you afraid to come home?”

After saying that, she deliberately glanced at Qiao Yun, who was sitting at the dining table, quietly eating breakfast.

Ever since she learned that Qiao Yun was the one Qiao An had raised, Lu Jingzhi hadn’t been home for several days.

Indeed, with such strong prejudice before, suddenly knowing that everything wasn’t as he thought, how could he face Qiaoqiao?

Qiao Yun noticed Su Mian’s gaze and looked up.

Seeing Qiao Yun’s clean and bright eyes, Lu Jingzhi felt slightly uneasy and called out, pretending to be composed, “Sister.”

Qiao Yun nonchalantly responded with a “Hmm,” and continued to focus on her breakfast.

Her aloof and cold attitude made Lu Jingzhi’s heart bitter, and after hesitating a while, he still sat down beside Qiao Yun.

“Let me take you to school later, I don’t think I’ve ever done that before,” he suggested.

“No need, I have a ride,” Qiao Yun declined Lu Jingzhi, not because she disliked him, but she felt it unnecessary.

Lu Jingzhi’s throat was dry, and to alleviate the awkward atmosphere, he said to Lu Ting, “Since that’s the case, Tingting, I’ll take you.”

“Then I’ll trouble you, big brother,” Lu Ting said with a sweet and obedient smile on her face, but she couldn’t help feeling self-deprecating inside – was she now only fit to pick up what Qiao Yun didn’t want?

Indeed, if one is not born to you, it doesn’t matter, does it?

Seeing their interaction, Su Mian and Lu Rui exchanged glances, both seeing helplessness in each other’s eyes.

No matter what, as parents, they still hoped the two children could get along well.

Not to just meet and have nothing to say to each other.

Anyway, take it slow, they believed that over time, feelings would inevitably develop.

“Why are you back now?” Su Mian really didn’t want the family to start the day with awkward glances, so she proactively broke the silence.

Lu Jingzhi replied, “It’s Zhanxing who asked me to come back. He’s coming home today.”

Upon hearing this, Qiao Yun’s hand with the chopsticks paused slightly but quickly returned to normal.

She glanced at the Lu Family with a faint sympathy.

The second brother was coming back; it could only be because of that matter.

“That little rascal has finally decided to come home,” Su Mian was quite happy. “I’ll go buy some good food later; we’ll have a feast tonight.”

Qiao Yun’s expression showed even more sympathy, and she stood up, “I’m full, I’m heading out now.”

“Be careful on the road, you can see your brother when you get home from school, aren’t you happy?” Su Mian beamed with joy.

Qiao Yun earnestly nodded, “I’m happy about it.”

Su Mian’s smile brightened even more.

Lu Jingzhi watched Qiao Yun leave with a complex expression on his face.

Lu Rui patted his shoulder, comforting him, “If there’s a misunderstanding, just clear it up. Qiaoqiao is a good person; you’re her big brother. There shouldn’t be overnight grudges between siblings.”

“I know,” Lu Jingzhi said, lacking confidence.

Mainly because Qiao Yun’s attitude towards him was too cold.

He would have preferred Qiao Yun to have an argument with him when there was a misunderstanding, at least that would prove that she still cared about his opinion.

But from beginning to end, she hadn’t said a harsh word to him.

One doesn’t get angry about things one doesn’t care about.

“Big brother, let’s go,” Lu Ting put down her chopsticks and got up, really not wanting to watch her parents shower Qiao Yun with all sorts of care and love.

“Let’s go.”

Having offered to take Lu Ting, Lu Jingzhi was not going to renege, and it was a good opportunity to pick up Lu Zhanxing on the way.

All the way, Lu Jingzhi’s brows were deeply knitted, appearing to be thinking about something.

Lu Ting tactfully did not disturb him until they arrived at school, then she expressed her concern.

“Big brother, don’t be unhappy, talk to me if something is bothering you.”

Lu Jingzhi sighed, “I’m thinking about how to make Qiaoqiao feel closer to me.”

Lu Ting consoled him, “This kind of thing can’t be achieved in a day or two. Don’t rush, big brother.”

“Yeah.” Lu Jingzhi did not discuss his worries further with Lu Ting.

“I’m also your sister, let me share your troubles.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Jingzhi suddenly realized he had been neglecting Lu Ting lately and felt somewhat guilty.

But with a sister so considerate, the sourness in his heart dissipated quite a bit, and he nodded in agreement with Lu Ting.

“I will.”

“I’m going into the school now.”

Lu Ting waved at Lu Jingzhi and, the moment she turned around, her expression cooled.

After watching Lu Ting enter the school gate, Lu Jingzhi finally drove towards the airport.

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Qiao Yun sent a message to Lu Zhanxing, asking about his return.

But after waiting for a while, there was no reply.

He was probably still on the plane.

Qiao Yun didn’t think much of it, and since class was about to start, she put down her phone and concentrated on the lesson.