Hidden identities of the AI Heiress

Chapter 99: Chapter 99 What is the relationship between the project and Qiaoqiao?

Editor: Inschain

The entire process was rather lengthy, and after several hours of meeting, the contract was finally signed.

Lu Rui breathed a sigh of relief and thought that since Lu Ting’s classmate was not available to personally accept their gratitude, he would go and thank them himself.

“This project couldn’t have succeeded without Manager Jiang’s help.”

Jiang Huai’s father, Jiang Sheng, was suddenly thanked and was a bit stunned, but polite remarks still had to be made.

“President Lu is too kind, it was mainly your company’s formidable strength that secured the project, it had nothing to do with me.”

Lu Rui thought the other party was just being modest and warmly invited him, “Regardless, if it wasn’t for Manager Jiang, we might have faced many obstacles. I wonder if Manager Jiang is free later, maybe we can all have a simple meal together.”

“This…”

Jiang Sheng looked puzzled; he didn’t seem to have done much, as it was the higher-ups who decided to give the project to the Lu Family.

Fearing rejection, Lu Rui added, “Besides, my daughter, Lu Ting, and your son are classmates.”

“Oh, is that so?” Jiang Sheng was surprised.

Seeing that his expression appeared genuine, Lu Rui was confused, “Manager Jiang’s son, is he called Jiang Huai?”

He had previously heard from Lu Ting that her classmate was named Jiang Huai, and Tenghui only had one manager with the surname Jiang, so it must be Jiang Sheng.

But seeing the other party’s complete lack of knowledge, doubts arose in Lu Rui’s mind.

Could it be that the project had nothing to do with Tingting’s classmate, otherwise, why wouldn’t he recognize Tingting?

This doubt hadn’t troubled him for long when Jiang Sheng spoke up, suddenly realizing, “Oh, I know now, Lu Ting, right? The class president, my son has mentioned her before.”

Lu Rui’s rising doubts dissipated, and he also felt a bit guilty for having doubted Tingting.

That child was so well-behaved, she had never lied since she was young.

Lu Rui was about to say something more when a group of men in suits walked in through the doors of Tenghui Company.

The man leading had a powerful presence, a tall figure, and handsome features.

It was Pei Ya from Shengqiao Group.

The entire Tenghui Company was stirred; nobody had heard that President Pei would be coming!

Pei Ya approached Lu Rui and greeted him with a professional smile, “President Lu, how did it go, was the contract signed?”

Although Lu Rui was a seasoned individual, used to tough situations, he was still able to withstand the pressure exuded by this younger man.

“Of course, I hope for a pleasant cooperation.”

Pei Ya seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, “That’s good to hear, this way I can explain to Qiao Yun.”

“Qiaoqiao?” Lu Rui was taken aback, why would President Pei say that? What did Qiaoqiao have to do with the success of the project?

Pei Ya smiled and said, “That’s because I met Qiao Yun once at your family dinner, and I really liked her…”

Lu Rui squinted.

Pei Ya hurried to clarify, “Don’t get me wrong, I have no designs on her. I just think of her as a younger sister, so we exchanged contact information.”

Gosh, he wouldn’t dare have any designs on Professor Qiao; was she even someone to covet?

But it was impossible for him not to have any connection with Qiao Yun, and it was bound to be seen by others. To avoid misunderstandings, it was better to explain clearly from the start.

Given Professor Qiao’s age, she could only be his younger sister, certainly not someone he could tell others was his mother, right?

Ever since Qiao Yun picked Pei Ya up from the trash heap, he had always regarded her as his mother.

Lu Rui, for the time being, felt reassured, “What does this have to do with Qiaoqiao?”

Under Lu Rui’s puzzled gaze, Pei Ya explained unhurriedly, “Because it was Qiaoqiao who called me and asked me to consider giving the project to the Lu Family.”

Lu Rui’s expression changed abruptly, and he suddenly turned to question Jiang Sheng.

“Let me ask you something, did your son ever mention the project to you?”