Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 1068: The Third Master Makes a Move, Thunderbolt Action!

Chapter 1068: Chapter 1068: The Third Master Makes a Move, Thunderbolt Action!

Qin Ruan slept soundly, and had it not been for the thunder outside her window that woke her up, she could have slept until dawn.

Startled awake by the thunder, Qin Ruan opened her bleary eyes and subconsciously reached out beside her, only to find emptiness.

Her elegant brows furrowed slightly, she sat up and surveyed the unfamiliar room that came into view, then glanced at the time; it was already past midnight.

It was strange to her that Third Master wasn’t in the room at this hour.

The rain poured down in torrents, its noise resounding loudly.

Looking at the heavy rain beating against the windowpane, Qin Ruan got out of bed, put on her shoes, and saw that she had been changed into pajamas. She picked up a coat and draped it over herself, heading for the door.

Huo Zhi, standing guard at the door, turned around respectfully upon hearing the sound of the door opening from behind and said, "Madam, you are awake."

Qin Ruan asked directly, "Where is Third Master?"

Huo Zhi reported truthfully, "The Family Head has gone out."

Qin Ruan crossed her arms, leaning against the doorframe, and asked again, "Do you know what for?"

Huo Zhi shook his head, "The Family Head didn’t say."

Qin Ruan’s eyes flickered, her tone noticeably off, "How long has he been gone?"

Huo Zhi replied cautiously, "Almost two hours now."

Qin Ruan looked out at the heavy rain, her heart restless, feeling that something bad might happen.

Her lips were tightly pursed, her expression somewhat displeased by Third Master’s absence.

In the pitch-black night, the cold wind howled through the mountains, accompanied by the sound of the pouring rain and the rustling of leaves being blown by the wind.

It was the middle of the night, and Qin Ruan leaned against the doorframe of the main hall of Longjun Villa on the first floor, waiting for the person who hadn’t returned. Her tranquil gaze was fixed on the downpour outside, her furrowed brows never relaxing.

Suddenly, a dark figure appeared in her line of sight. Qin Ruan adjusted the coat around her, squinting her eyes towards the familiar, elegantly poised and tall figure as it approached from the engulfing darkness.

Huo Yunjiao held a black umbrella in one hand, the other casually in the pocket of his suit trousers, strolling leisurely from the shrouded blackness. His upright figure radiated nobility and a natural, subtle elegance.

The rain-soaked fringe clung to his forehead, obscuring it slightly and lending an air of languidness around him.

Such a Third Master appeared both ascetic and yet exuded an air of haughty rebelliousness.

His exposed and sensual jaw involuntarily tilted upwards upon seeing Qin Ruan waiting for him inside the hall, his expression devoid of any panic, the corners of his lips curved in a restrained, shallow arc.

Qin Ruan, filled with anger and worry, felt a sudden flutter in her heart as she met Third Master’s tender, smiling eyes.

As Huo Yunjiao stepped onto the porch, Huo Zhi, standing behind Qin Ruan, immediately rushed out.

She took the umbrella from Third Master’s hand in the rain and handed him a clean handkerchief.

Huo Yunjiao approached Qin Ruan, his handsome and elegant features showing a look of concern as he asked softly, "Why are you awake?"

His brows quivered slightly, eyes gleaming.

That smile, like a gentle breeze, was exceptionally winning.

Looking at the man before her, who despite being drenched by the rain, managed to retain his usual gentle, refined, and exceedingly noble demeanor.

Qin Ruan took the handkerchief from Third Master’s hand, tiptoed, and began to wipe the rainwater from his forehead, a mix of reproach and complaint in her voice, "What’s with running out in the middle of the night, and in such heavy rain, without letting anyone follow? What would we do if something dangerous happened?"

Seeing the worry on Qin Ruan’s face, Huo Yunjiao held her hand, his voice tenderly reassuring, "I just took a casual stroll nearby. I hurried back once it started raining."

It was an obvious excuse, and Qin Ruan did not take the bait.

She pulled her wrist free from his grasp and instructed Huo Zhi, who had entered the hall, "Go upstairs and fetch some clean clothes for Third Master."

"Yes, Madam!" Huo Zhi dashed up the stairs.

Qin Ruan continued to wipe the rain from Huo Yunjiao’s face, muttering, "There’s plenty of time during the day for whatever you need to do, and the mountain roads are steep and slippery when it rains at night. Next time you go out, take Huo Zhi and Huo Qiang with you. At least if something happens, we’ll have some news."

So she wouldn’t tire from stretching, Huo Yunjiao bent down, bringing his face closer to Qin Ruan for her convenience.

His lips curled into a charming smile, his voice soft and indulgent, cooing, "I’ll listen to Madam’s words."

The tone sounded just like cajoling a child, Qin Ruan stopped the wiping motion, suddenly meeting the warm smile of the man in front of her, she ground her teeth, "It’s always like this!"

This person always treated her like a junior, even though at heart she didn’t accept it, yet sometimes, she just fell for it anyway.

It was all because Third Master had a flawlessly handsome face that provoked both humans and gods, and facing that face, any accusation couldn’t make its way out.

Huo Zhi hurried down the stairs, holding a clean set of men’s pajamas, and rushed to Qin Ruan’s side, "Madam, the Master’s clothes."

Qin Ruan tilted her chin at her, "Give them to your Family Head."

She dropped the soaking wet cloth from her hand, glancing sideways at Huo Yunjiao, "Don’t come into the room until you are cleaned up."

Huo Yunjiao took the clothes from Huo Zhi, hearing Qin Ruan’s childish words, suppressed the laughter in his throat, and nodded slightly, obediently saying, "Understood, Madam."

Qin Ruan snorted coquettishly and turned to go upstairs to her room.

She didn’t ask what he was going to do, nor did she probe into the faint Evil Qi lingering on him, considerately leaving.

Huo Yunjiao began unbuttoning his shirt, his smile fading away as he watched Qin Ruan ascend the stairs, his gaze hardened as he looked at Huo Zhi and ordered in a deep voice, "Call Huo Qiang here."

Huo Zhi, who had been keeping her head down, left in response, "Yes, Master."

Wearing pajamas and with his hair still somewhat disheveled, Huo Qiang entered the living room, where the Master sat in the wooden chair with legs crossed, arms resting on the table, hands crossed supporting his chin, and his gaze coldly fixating on the pouring rain outside the door.

Huo Qiang approached, "Master, you called for me?"

Huo Yunjiao cast a lazy glance at him, stood up, and with a slightly heavy tone, ordered, "Deploy people over here, start to evacuate all members of Wenshi Mountain Peak from now on, compensate them double the travel expenses; if anyone does not wish to leave, be more forceful, make sure everyone is off the mountain."

At this, Huo Qiang’s expression changed dramatically, "Master, among the visitors here are members from the new media industry, this could lead to unimaginable consequences."

Huo Yunjiao’s face suddenly darkened, his expression indiscernible, his gaze turning cold and obscure.

His demeanor was indifferent, his voice low and almost chilly, "I don’t care what methods you use, before dawn, there must be no other tourists on Wenshi Mountain Peak."

Seeing the Master’s assertive attitude, a crack appeared in Huo Qiang’s calm demeanor, and he bowed his head, "Yes, Master!"

Huo Yunjiao rubbed his temple, his voice hoarse, "Trouble is coming tomorrow, for their safety, we must be more forceful.

As for any accidents that may happen online, go and give a heads up to the major corporations, if there is any sign of this incident leaking out, have them prepare to go bankrupt."

"Yes!"

"Go ahead, but keep it quiet, don’t disturb Madam’s rest."

"Yes—"

After Huo Qiang left, Huo Yunjiao glanced at Huo Zhi, "Prepare the medicinal soup for Madam’s breakfast tomorrow morning, and also contact Second Master regarding getting in touch with the relevant departments to notify them that there will be a drill at Wenshi Mountain Peak tomorrow."

Huo Zhi bowed respectfully, "Yes, Master!"

After giving all instructions, Huo Yunjiao ascended the stairs with a relaxed pace.

Standing at the door to the room he shared with Qin Ruan, he smoothed away the cold traces on his face, his lips curving into a charmingly gentle smile as he slowly pushed the door open.

Qin Ruan was lying in bed, the goose down blanket covering her waist down, her body turned away from the door, facing the window.

Huo Yunjiao stepped lightly into the room, carefully closing the door behind him.

He reached the side of the bed, leaned close to Qin Ruan, thinking she might be angry, and coaxed softly, "Baby?"

"Mmm—"

Qin Ruan murmured sleepily in response.

As she lay on her side, her body instinctively turned at the sound of the familiar voice, her hands skillfully wrapping around Huo Yunjiao’s neck, her voice tiredly complaining, "Why did you come up so late?"

Huo Yunjiao sat down at the edge of the bed, pulling Qin Ruan into his embrace with a laid-back and lazy posture, his face an expression of amused resignation.

His pale, slender fingers gently stroked Qin Ruan’s hair, softly saying, "I’m here now, go to sleep."

"Mmm—"

Qin Ruan sleepily murmured a response, nestling into his embrace to find a comfortable position and continued sleeping.