Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 1044: You are the Mistress of the Huo Family, and also the mother of Ayao and Anqi

Chapter 1044: Chapter 1044: You are the Mistress of the Huo Family, and also the mother of Ayao and Anqi

As she passed by Jin Huo and the others, Qin Ruan courteously nodded slightly to the crowd.

Awed by her enigmatic abilities, Jin Huo and his companions immediately showed the utmost respect, kneeling on the ground, hands clasped together, bodies leaning forward and pressing their foreheads to the ground.

Seeing them perform such a grand gesture, Qin Ruan quickened her steps.

Song Qing anxiously followed, her heart in turmoil.

Wu Fan, clutching Yanxuan’s arm, hurried after her.

She pinched the flesh inside her junior brother’s arm, "You little brat, are you trying to rebel?!"

Yanxuan responded with an unconcerned expression, "Sister, I don’t want my cultivation to diminish."

Wu Fan’s beautiful eyes flashed fiercely as she questioned him, "So do you want to die?!"

Yanxuan gave her a deep look, keeping his mouth shut, but his eyes seemed to convey a myriad of unspoken words.

...

That very night, Qin Ruan returned to her country.

On the way back, she noticed something very interesting.

Due to a minor incident, Qin Ruan did not go to the Qin Family to fetch them as she had promised Huo Yao and Huo Anqi; instead, she returned to the small building with Song Qing.

Without even changing her clothes, Qin Ruan sat in the hall, eyes heavy as she scrutinized Song Qing.

Having been watched by her cold gaze for a long time, Song Qing felt increasingly uneasy, not knowing where to put her hands and feet.

It was then that Qin Ruan spoke, "Song Qing, do you remember what happened last night?"

With brows tightly knit and a face showing panic, Song Qing replied, "Madam, this servant does not know."

Qin Ruan did not show any surprise but continued to observe her with an inquisitive look.

She thought to herself that things were becoming increasingly interesting.

The Song Qing of the night declared herself a Flower Demon, fearless and lively, with a cheerful disposition.

But the Song Qing of the day reverted to the Hidden Guard’s discipline, respectfully treating her with reverence, exuding an aura of detachment towards everyone, as if immersed in her own world.

Qin Ruan, pointing at Song Qing, asked Huo Zhi next to her, "Has she always been like this? A different person by day than by night?"

With a puzzled expression, Huo Zhi cautiously shook his head, "Such a thing has never happened before."

The Song Qing who followed the Madam last night felt very strange to her.

It was still the same person, but with bold actions and many words, especially enjoying the proximity to the Madam.

Especially those bright, shiny eyes of Song Qing, when they watched the Madam, were filled with admiration and reverence.

Qin Ruan instructed Huo Zhi, "Go summon the Second Master, tell him I need to see him."

"Yes, Madam!"

Huo Zhi left briskly, but as she passed Song Qing, doubt flickered in her eyes.

Song Qing lifted her eyelids to meet her gaze, showing no sign of discomfort.

Huo Zhi pursed her lips tightly as she walked past her.

In the vast hall, soon only Qin Ruan and Song Qing remained.

Qin Ruan relaxed her body, lounging on the sofa with a lazy posture, her gentle voice slowly rising, "Song Qing, surely you are aware that there is something wrong with your body. With your current condition, you are not fit to continue as the Huo Family Hidden Guard. I will send you back to your family to be Miss Song of the Song Family. Do you have any objections?"

"Madam, the Second Master will not agree," Song Qing replied.

Song Qing knew how much the Second Master hated her and wouldn’t easily let her go.

Of course, her mindset had also changed.

The thought of leaving had popped up in her mind before and, as time went by, that thought became stronger and stronger.

Qin Ruan spoke evenly, "I will persuade the Second Master about this, rest assured. You were his catalyst for the medicine, regardless of what happened a week ago, the fact that you led out the deadly Sun-Eroding Poisonous Insect’s eggs for him stands.

The Huo Family will not make things difficult for you, and your own family has been uplifted by the Huo Family because of you. They will not ill-treat you, and if you are wronged, the Huo Family will back you up."

Song Qing looked down at the luxurious carpet beneath her feet, her voice barely audible, "I want to leave."

"Then let her get lost!"

The icy and cold voice of Huo Yirong emerged from behind her.

As soon as he received the news that Qin Ruan had returned, he hurried over, encountering Huo Zhi on the way.

He had not expected that upon arrival, he would hear Song Qing express her desire to leave.

Agitation and annoyance surged in his heart, and he blurted out to her to get lost.

Qin Ruan looked up to see the haggard face of Huo Yirong, his eyes red and his pale complexion devouring her gaze.

She showed a look of surprise but quickly regained her composure, greeting as usual, "Brother Yirong."

Huo Yirong took a seat next to Qin Ruan, not sparing Song Qing a single glance the entire time.

He directly broached another topic, "Sister-in-law, I came to discuss something with you."

Qin Ruan nodded, "Go ahead."

Huo Yirong said, "Our third brother is returning to the country tomorrow. After his return, he will resign from all his duties, including his key positions in the Cabinet, his directorship in the HEA Group, and all the other positions that required his presence in the country. All these responsibilities will be transferred to you to take over."

Qin Ruan instinctively sat up straight, her delicate face showing a trace of panic, "What happened?"

If it weren’t for some major issue, the third brother would never do such a thing.

Huo Yirong’s voice was hoarse, "The third brother was ambushed and assassinated in Fuluo Country and suffered some minor injuries."

Qin Ruan’s eyes widened, her face a mix of worry and anger, her whole being radiated an uncontrollable aura, "Why didn’t anyone tell me?"

They had spoken on the phone before; why hadn’t the third brother informed her?

Seeing her so emotionally unstable, Huo Yirong quickly tried to soothe her, "Don’t get too worked up. The third brother isn’t severely endangered; actually, he also wanted to take this opportunity to transfer all the Huo Family’s forces into your hands.

Just this morning, the third brother held a three-hour video conference in Northern England. You are now the final decision-maker of the HEA Group.

As for the Cabinet, you can’t interfere for the time being, but the third brother has applied for your membership, and at next year’s major policy-setting meeting of the Cabinet, there will be a place for you."

Qin Ruan took a deep breath, steadied her emotions, and said firmly, "Brother Yirong, I don’t care about those things and I don’t want them. All I want is for the third brother to be well!"

She wanted none of it—neither the business empire nor becoming an important member of the Cabinet!

Those things were nothing but shackles to her.

Hearing this, Huo Yirong did not show the expected relief, but his expression turned serious instead.

He said gravely, "Qin Ruan! You have to understand your current status; you are the Huo Family’s matriarch and the mother of Ayao and Anqi.

Both children are still young and unable to stand on their own. Until they grow up, you must support this vast operation of the Huo Family!"

Qin Ruan stared at him unblinkingly, "And what about the third brother?!"

Huo Yirong’s gaze drifted as if recalling something, then met Qin Ruan’s probing eyes with a resolute look, "The third brother will also be alright. Isn’t it good for him to take this chance to rest and recover?"

Seeing that Qin Ruan remained unmoved, with an icy and unsettling light emerging in her eyes, Huo Yirong continued, "Actually, there’s not much you need to do. You just need to remain seated in the Huo Family’s rightful position, possess a certain level of decision-making power, and many issues will be handled by a support team behind the scenes."