Chapter 931: Chapter 931: Do You Know What Kind of Demon You Have Provoked?

Adrian chuckled awkwardly, “Mr. Simon really knows how to joke, hahaha…”

The team members behind him, hearing this, also laughed along.

So it was just a joke, thank goodness it was a joke; otherwise, they would all start wondering if Simon had gone mad.

Isn’t it great being a referee? Why become a participant?

Only a fool would do that.

Simon looked at Adrian with a ‘are you brainless?’ expression and emphasized, “No, I’m not joking with you, you don’t understand, you really don’t get it.”

He even shook his head as if to say, ‘I can’t tell you, you have to experience it yourself.’

Adrian was completely baffled, wondering why a perfectly fine Simon would suddenly want to participate; right, it all started from the moment he met Qiao Yun.

Everything was fine and then suddenly, snapped.

Could it be that Simon thinks participating as a contestant would make it easier to approach Qiao Yun, thus using it as a chance to get closer and then pursue her?

Is Simon really such a romantic?

Not just Adrian thought this way, many people present had the same idea.

Who could blame them for thinking that way after Simon’s ambiguous attitude towards Qiao Yun?

Adrian tentatively asked, “Mr. Simon, are you wanting to participate because of Qiao Yun?”

“Exactly, you got it right,” Simon admitted without hesitation, then queried puzzledly, “Why would she actively participate?”

In Simon’s view, Qiao Yun was a very mysterious and low-key person; how could she possibly attend a conference.

Simon was jealous, after having invited Qiao Yun so many times without success.

While Adrian was still in shock that Simon was indeed motivated by Qiao Yun, he heard Simon’s question and suppressed his surprise to explain, “She’s doing it for the Tianqi Research Institute, she seems to be Professor Qiao’s student. I’d rather have Professor Qiao himself come out, but unfortunately, they dare not accept my challenge and only let such a young girl face the pressure. It’s really too cruel.”

Qiao Yun proactively took up the challenge from the Future Alliance. If she wins, all is well; if she loses, immediately countless people will blame her for being arrogant, trying to raise her own value and deserving a lesson from reality.

Such is the base nature of human beings.

Thinking of such a delicate and beautiful girl having to bear the stigma, which might follow her for life even if she later achieves success, when people mention her they would bring up this part of her past; Adrian felt somewhat reluctant.

Although Qiao Yun is the honorary president of the Association, Simon doesn’t know much about her, let alone the real relationship between her and the Tianqi Research Institute. Upon hearing this, Simon was a bit stunned but quickly realized, “So Q is so skilled because she has a background with the Tianqi Research Institute.”

Now it makes sense where her technology comes from.

Adrian confidently said, “China is behind us in terms of technology. If it were Professor Qiao or MR. Q, they might stand a chance, but a girl who just started university? How could she possibly beat my top students?”

He took the opportunity to introduce his student Darren to the members of the Technology Association. He has many students, but the only one who caught his eye was Darren.

Adrian had pre-knowledge of the outcome of the exchange, so he lacked enthusiasm, the only thing that could arouse his interest was the chance to get closer to the people from the Technology Association.

Initially, he just responded to the invitation from the Huo Research Institute, but now that things have come to this point, he must secure some advantages for the Future Alliance.

Darren stated, “Teacher, I will definitely not let you down; just wait for me to bring victory to you.”

Simon sighed, “Dr. Adrian, are you serious? Letting your student participate in the conference?”

“Of course,” Adrian felt there was no issue at all, “just a naive girl, easy enough to make her concede defeat.”

Simon laughed inwardly.

Idiot, unless it’s the end of the world, the destruction of the universe, no one can expect to gain any advantage from Q.

It’s not that Mr. Simon is overly confident about Qiao Yun, but rather that he himself had suffered a great deal under her hands in the past.

Back then, he was an extremely arrogant person, until he met Qiao Yun.

Their meeting was quite dramatic.

Back then, Qiao Yun followed her grandfather’s advice, starting from making friends online and gradually learning to understand human emotions. So, who could become her online friend? Naturally, someone with common interests, at least not too dumb, and not too annoying. Thus, in an international exchange forum, Qiao Yun noticed Mr. Simon’s comments–his unique insights into academia made her decide right then.

–He’s the one, her first online friend.

With a candidate in mind, naturally she had to send a greeting.

Qiao Yun thought she was being very polite when she invaded his social media, bluntly telling him: I’ve taken a fancy to you.

Mr. Simon: ???

Mr. Simon was angered, oh my God, she is actually provoking me, is she trying to challenge me?

Well, he accepted!

Filled with the excitement of being challenged, he replied to Qiao Yun: Dear, you’re courageous, I accept!

Qiao Yun didn’t expect the first step of making an online friend to go so smoothly. Before she even had time to think about whether to drop him her personal profile first–to show her sincerity in making friends–Mr. Simon sent her a link.

PS: No wasting words, let’s start.

Qiao Yun was puzzled, start what? Oh, she understood, he wants to discuss technology with her?

Qiao Yun felt this online friend was on the right track, the first step in making friends online: start from a field the other is familiar with and gradually get to know each other.

The two were talking past each other, one thought the other wanted to challenge him, while the other thought he agreed to become her online friend.

Naturally, the technical discussion that Qiao Yun assumed ended with her making Mr. Simon doubt his life.

Afterwards, Qiao Yun thought they were now online friends, and thus helping a friend out was okay, so in the following days, she kept brutally defeating Mr. Simon.

Mr. Simon was beaten until, oh God, save me, I was wrong, I shouldn’t have messed with such a monster.

However, it’s undeniable that under Qiao Yun’s pressure, his skills indeed improved over the years.

Mr. Simon, while bitterly punished, was also very grateful to Qiao Yun for enhancing his skills.

Of course, if time could rewind a few years back, Mr. Simon would definitely have given himself a good slap to wake up.

Wake up, do you know what kind of demon you’ve messed with?

Now…

Mr. Simon looked at Adrian with admiration.

This old guy actually thinks he can easily make Q admit defeat.

God, has he got his head filled with water?

Adrian was puzzled, what did he do? Why is Mr. Simon looking at him with admiration? He realized Mr. Simon must admire his talent.

Thinking that Mr. Simon might worship him, Adrian got a bit carried away, puffed out his chest, and laughed heartily: “Mr. Simon must think so too, I do feel sorry for her, but she’s an adult, she has to face the consequences of her actions.”

Mr. Simon was speechless, said sympathetically: “God bless, hope you don’t end up with a psychological trauma.”

“?” Adrian was utterly confused, “Does Mr. Simon really think we are going to lose?”

Mr. Simon had a look that said, isn’t that obvious?

Adrian went dumb again.

He thought Simon might need to check his eyes, no, maybe also his brain.

This guy is definitely nuts!

What kind of courage made Simon decide they would lose to Qiao Yun the first time they met?

It’s just ridiculous.

Adrian felt displeased, thinking maybe Simon was deliberately belittling the Future Alliance.

“I forgot to take something, you guys go ahead.”

By this time, they had reached the hotel entrance, and Simon didn’t want to go along with these foolish humans. He still had to pledge his loyalty to Q.

Leaving behind these words, he headed back to the elevator without looking back.

The Future Alliance members were left looking at each other, bewildered.

…

Upon arriving at the reserved private room, Pei Ya sneakily observed Qiao Yun with a strange expression.

Qiao Yun calmly asked, “Why are you looking at me?”

Pei Ya lowered his voice and asked, “Boss, what’s going on? How did you become the president of the Technology Association without me knowing?”

Qiao Yun explained succinctly, “Met online, S lost to me, the president of the Technology Association lost too.”

From this brief statement, Pei Ya imagined a whole melodramatic scene and sympathetically said, “That’s pitiful, they must’ve been harshly trained by you.”

Qiao Yun: “…”

Am I that devilish?

At that moment, her phone rang. Qiao Yun glanced at it and stood up, “I need to step out.”

“Oh, okay.” Pei Ya was still somewhat dazed by the dramatic turn of events.

Qiao Yun left the private room and walked leisurely to the corridor, where she ran into Simon.

“Ah, dear Q, I’m so happy we meet again.” Simon opened his arms, attempting to hug Qiao Yun.

Qiao Yun sidestepped with an expressionless face, avoiding the hug.

Simon regretfully lowered his hands, “As the president of the association, shouldn’t I give you a warm hug?”

Qiao Yun’s face remained cold, “It was you who insisted on making me do it.”

Qiao Yun somehow being revered as president was also born out of a misunderstanding.

Back then, Simon had been constantly pressured and defeated by Qiao Yun. Disbelieving that he could keep losing to her, he even skipped his favorite parties, burying himself in front of the computer.

The people in the association thought he finally turned into a mad genius, until they found out he was taught a lesson by a girl from China. The skeptics in the association couldn’t believe it, Simon was a formidable tech guru, how could he lose to someone unknown. Disbelieving, tech enthusiasts from the association challenged Qiao Yun one by one, and the results were apparent, crushed and disoriented until the president noticed.

He too didn’t believe it and threw down a challenge himself, the eventual outcome was predictable, and he even broke through a years-long bottleneck.

The president of the association thought, she is an extraordinary talent, a kind that must be kept close for consultation on things they don’t understand.

After long consideration, the president waved his hand: I have no other benefits to offer you, just make you the president, and I’ll be the vice president.

Qiao Yun refused, she just wanted to make online friends, not lead a flock.

The president said: No matter, it’s decided this way.

Qiao Yun: “…”

Forced into becoming a president, but it’s just a title, almost like having it or not, so Qiao Yun couldn’t be bothered to correct their understanding.

Simon clasped his chest, “Q, look at how you speak, isn’t having such a lovely group of subordinates a good thing?”

Qiao Yun mercilessly indicated it wasn’t and asked, “What do you want?”

Simon shrugged, “It’s been so long since we met, I just came to see how you are.”

The response from Qiao Yun was to turn around, intending to walk away, refusing to listen to his nonsense.

“Alright, alright.” Simon quickly called out to Qiao Yun, “I just wanted to tell you, I didn’t know you were participating this time, otherwise, I would not have agreed to the invitation.”

But wait…

Suddenly, Simon remembered something and reacted, “Hey, that’s not right, I did ask you, why didn’t you clarify it for me?”

Qiao Yun didn’t think it was a big deal, and simply said, “There are referees, if they lose, they won’t deny it, you guys are the best choice.”

The Technology Association has prestige, and being an international organization, indeed it’s a very good choice.

Simon was initially looking to excuse himself, but after hearing Qiao Yun’s explanation, he immediately promised,”Since it’s like that, then according to the original plan, Q, do you need me to open the back door for you?

He smiled ambiguously.

Qiao Yun knew he was joking, but still seriously told him, “Fairness is required.”

Simon turned serious in a second, “Of course.”

But actually, they didn’t need to do much. They were merely playing a supervisory role, ensuring the fairness and integrity of the competition.

Simon wanted to chat with Qiao Yun about the arrogance of the Future Alliance, but thinking it over, decided against it, for Q might say he’s nagging again.

“Adrian asked me to say hello to you.”

Simon felt it humorous, looking down on Q while still wanting to meet her; does Adrian know how conflicted he is?

Oh, forgot, he doesn’t.

Really want to see the day when he learns the truth.

Simon just came to say hello to Qiao Yun, seeing that it was about time, he suggested they part ways for now and meet up after he settled down.

As he spoke, taking advantage of Qiao Yun’s unawareness, he hugged her friendly.

As he let go, Simon was about to boast a few words, see, I still hugged you.

Looking up, his gaze fell on someone behind Qiao Yun, puzzled, “Q, is he your friend?”

Thinking it might be Pei Ya coming out to find her, Qiao Yun turned around and met eyes with Li Hanzhou.

Li Hanzhou had a not-so-serious smile, half-glancing past Simon and settling back on Qiao Yun, raising his eyebrows slightly, “Your friend?”

Qiao Yun hadn’t spoken yet, when Simon exaggerated, “This gentleman, you’re absolutely right, my relationship with Q, just like Romeo and Juliet, very close friends, yet forced to separate because of different countries.”

Li Hanzhou teasingly looked at Qiao Yun, “Juliet?”

Qiao Yun: “…”

She wasn’t sure if it was her illusion, but she thought she detected a hint of jealousy.