Hidden identities of the AI Heiress

Chapter 422: Chapter 422: Proving One’s Strength Chapter 422: Chapter 422: Proving One’s Strength “Give me one reason why you disagree.”

Lu Shiran looked towards Yu Fan, his expression not very pleasant.

Although they were friends, saying he disagreed in front of his sister was disrespectful.

Even as a friend, he would get angry.

Yu Fan argued forcefully, “The work was a collaborative effort between us, and your sister didn’t contribute. How can we let her take credit for our results?”

He said irritably, “You can’t just prioritize gold plating your sister’s résumé over our feelings.”

Cheng Yi nodded in agreement, he also thought this was against the rules.

But fearing that Lu Shiran’s sister would be upset, he explained to Qiao Yun, “Yu Fan might have been a bit abrupt, but this competition is very important to us, and he just doesn’t want anything to go wrong.”

“It’s okay.” Qiao Yun looked toward Yu Fan, who was clearly displeased, and generously forgave his rudeness.

After all, everyone who’s engrossed in science has their quirks.

Lu Shiran said smugly, “Do you know how much effort my sister has put in? Without the programming resources she provided me, do you think our work would have been so perfect? The biggest contributor is my sister.”

After Lu Shiran finished speaking, Cheng Yi and Yu Fan gave him a are-you-joking look, clearly not believing what he said.

“Even if you want your sister to join the competition, there’s no need to tell such a lie.”

Yu Fan, somewhat at a loss for words, insisted firmly, “Anyway, I won’t let anyone share the fruits of our labor, not even your sister.”

Cheng Yi’s expression was also somewhat complicated.

At this point, the atmosphere among the three turned icy.

Lu Shiran had a serious look on his face and was clearly sulking.

Yu Fan was also silent, sulking as well.

Cheng Yi, caught in the middle, felt misplaced… How grown up they all were, and yet they’d resort to a silent treatment over such a trivial matter?

How childish!

Qiao Yun’s expression didn’t change in the slightest, she had no interest in whether she could participate or not.

It was Lu Shiran who wanted her to join him, and that’s why she agreed.

Seeing that Lu Shiran was unhappy, Qiao Yun asked Yu Fan emotionlessly, “So, if I prove my abilities, that would be acceptable?”

Yu Fan replied with forced patience, “You think you can prove it?”

“I can,” Qiao Yun answered decisively.

“Don’t joke with me,” Yu Fan thought the little girl’s pride was hurt, not allowing others to say she couldn’t do it, and that’s why she wanted to show off.

If she were to lose face right then and there, wouldn’t Lu Shiran end up fighting with him?

“I’m not kidding you, just tell me how to make you believe,” Qiao Yun said earnestly.

Yu Fan scoffed, “Fine, I actually set up a website for simulations. If you can break through its security system, I’ll believe in your abilities.”

Cheng Yi frowned, “This is getting out of hand.”

“She asked to prove herself,” Yu Fan intended to make Qiao Yun back down.

Qiao Yun agreed without hesitation, “Okay.”

Seeing this, Lu Shiran quickly pulled Qiao Yun aside, “Sis, let’s not bother with him. I think he’s just asking for a beating. I’ll settle this with a fight.”

“Don’t fight.” Qiao Yun disapproved of this approach and added, “I want to prove it to him.”

“Huh?” This was the first time Lu Shiran witnessed his sister’s stubbornness, “It’s really not necessary.”

“You’re unhappy,” Qiao Yun looked at Lu Shiran and said soothingly, “I want to make you happy.”

Lu Shiran looked at Qiao Yun in surprise.

In that moment, he felt his life was complete.

What a fairy-like sister, so considerate.

Moved though he was, he still shook his head, “No, his confidence has a reason. The security system he constructed is indeed formidable; you don’t know how many hacker experts, attracted by the reward, ended up being turned away.”

“The Yu Family is really badass in information technology, and Cheng Yi’s family also has outstanding talents in aerospace science.”

Qiao Yun’s eyebrows arched knowingly.

She had felt that the names of these two people sounded familiar; it turned out they were from the younger generations of the Yu Jin and Cheng Xue families.

“You believe me,” Qiao Yun said, her eyes black and white, as she looked at Lu Shiran.

With such a look, what could Lu Shiran disagree with? “Alright, alright, I believe you.”

His sister was also very impressive. Thinking of this, Lu Shiran straightened up and puffed out his chest, turning back to his seat to glare fiercely at Yu Fan.

Just wait, my sister will slap your face soundly.

“Can we start now?” Qiao Yun asked Yu Fan.

“Of course.” Yu Fan found Qiao Yun looking at him with suddenly kind eyes—like those of a grandmother looking at her grandson.

What happened??

“Wait…” Lu Shiran proposed to Yu Fan, “If my sister’s abilities convince you completely, then from now on, you should look up to her as your leader, how about that?”

He really didn’t want his sister to suffer the slightest grievance.

“I promise you, if your sister impresses me, even calling her ‘ancestor’ is fine,” Yu Fan was very confident in his own skills.

Qiao Yun did not object.

Theoretically, Yu Fan indeed should call her ‘ancestor’, since she and his grandfather were good friends.

Cheng Yi was speechless, choking up: “Before this, you guys need to have a computer.”

“No need for a computer,” Qiao Yun pulled out her smartphone, “I’ll use this.”

Yu Fan frowned deeply, thinking Qiao Yun was disrespecting his tech—how could a smartphone’s processing speed possibly compare with a professional computer?

“Sister, are you really okay with this?” Lu Shiran was also a bit skeptical.

He worried that if his sister lost, her confidence might be shattered, leading to a downfall and possibly abandoning her scientific research career!

At this thought, he regretted it; he should have just beaten up Yu Fan.

“Yes, it’s fine,” Qiao Yun emphasized again, “Trust me.”

“My sister says it’s fine.” The next second, Lu Shiran assured Yu Fan.

Yu Fan: This brother’s overprotectiveness is too obvious; he can hardly stand to watch.

“Cheng Yi, do you think she can do it?”

Seeing Qiao Yun so confident made Yu Fan begin to doubt his own judgment.

“I don’t think it’ll work, it feels like she’s forcing it. The moment she chose to use her smartphone to process data, she was doomed to fail,” Cheng Yi looked at Qiao Yun.

The young girl’s fingers were rapidly tapping on the phone, her face emotionless, making it impossible to guess if she was nervous or in a hurry.

Hearing this, Yu Fan silently wondered, “What do you think, if Lu’s little sister loses, will Shiran fight me?”

Cheng Yi nodded: “It’s not a matter of if, but definitely will.”

Yu Fan: “…” Sigh, I can’t win a fight, that’s really pathetic.

Cheng Yi also thought Lu Shiran was too impulsive—why didn’t he try to persuade Qiao Yun?

Yu Fan looked frazzled, yet he had won many awards in youth science competitions, and his family had several members engaged in scientific research.

Having been exposed to this since childhood, his ability was the strongest among the three of them.

Cheng Yi’s look towards Qiao Yun suddenly filled with pity.

But before he could pity her for more than a few seconds,
he saw Qiao Yun lift her head, her voice indifferent, “Done.”

Cheng Yi: “Huh? What’s done?”

Lu Shiran was also baffled, “Sister, you’re done just like that?”