Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 1080: Madam Huo, I Need Your Help with Something

Chapter 1080: Chapter 1080: Madam Huo, I Need Your Help with Something

Qin Ruan pondered for a long while but couldn’t figure out the reason.

For a good while, she heard no movement from the Third Master beside her, so she turned to look at the man seated next to her and discovered that he had fallen asleep on the sofa with his eyes tightly closed.

The wisps of hair on his forehead had slipped down, and his sharp aura had faded, adding a touch of laziness and asceticism to his demeanor.

Qin Ruan picked up a blanket from nearby, shook it open, and gently covered him, careful not to wake him.

She sat next to Huo Yunjiao, closely observing his profile.

This man was like a favorite creation of the heavens, flawless in every aspect, whether in appearance or inner temperament, radiating a dazzling brilliance.

Looking at his slightly parted thin lips, a trace of discomfort flashed across Qin Ruan’s face, and she averted her gaze somewhat evasively.

Her fingers resting by her side also curled up slightly, seeming restless.

The ambiguous images flooding her mind made her uneasy, prompting her to quickly grab her phone that was beside her and leave.

Qin Ruan gestured to Huo Zhi, who stood in the first-floor hall, and swiftly ascended the stairs.

Back in her room, she tossed her phone onto the desk, loosed her slightly tight ponytail, and, with a cool gaze, asked Huo Zhi, "Have you found the information on Boss Pang?"

Huo Zhi, clutching the documents in her arms, approached, "That man has disappeared, but all his detailed information has been compiled."

Qin Ruan re-tied her hair and took the documents from her hands, flipping through them as she walked to the balcony.

Boss Pang was the founder of Longjun Villa, and he had control over many businesses on Wenshi Mountain Peak.

Logically, with another murder occurring at Longjun Villa last night and even an ancient fierce beast appearing, it was impossible for Boss Pang to have received no news at all.

A normal person would have rushed over immediately upon hearing his property was in trouble, if not appear in person.

But Boss Pang did not show up from beginning to end.

Thinking of the Taowu imprisoned in the basement of Longjun Villa, Qin Ruan felt that there was something off about him, so she had Huo Zhi investigate him.

This investigation indeed unearthed quite a bit.

Qin Ruan, looking at the regular large sums deposited into Boss Pang’s account every so often, scoffed coldly in her mind.

This money was more than he could earn even if he owned ten Longjun Villas.

There wasn’t much other discovery, Boss Pang had no family, no wife, and no children; a solitary figure, though he kept numerous lovers.

Yet, this man was fickle, changing partners every so often.

Qin Ruan arrived at the balcony, leaning casually against the railing with her body, flipping through the documents quickly in her hands.

Finding no further useful information, she tossed the documents onto the tea table beside her and instructed Huo Zhi, "Go check on Boss Pang’s recent lovers, see if you can find him. A person doesn’t just disappear without reason; he’s either hiding on purpose, or he’s no longer in this world."

"Yes—" Huo Zhi bowed to accept the order.

As she prepared to leave, Qin Ruan stopped her, "Wait!"

Huo Zhi turned back, waiting for her instructions.

Qin Ruan, pinching her chin between her index finger and thumb, reflected, "See if you can find some of Boss Pang’s hair from one of his lovers. It doesn’t need to be very fresh, just confirm it is his hair."

If the man was truly dead, she could use some item belonging to him as a medium to summon him back from the Netherworld or wherever else he might be.

Huo Zhi bowed again, "Alright—"

Qin Ruan turned around, resting her hands on the railing, her calm eyes gazing at the vast expanse of Huo Mansion.

Her clear eyes looked past Huo Yirong’s pavilion, just behind a dense forest was the Huo Family’s helipad, to her left was an artificial lake which Qin Ruan had only seen from afar and never observed up close.

This vast Huo Family mansion, she could not walk through it all even if she walked for a day; Living here for a year, what her eyes had seen was not even one-tenth of the mansion.

Thinking of the romantic engagement ceremony the Third Master had arranged for her last year, a slight smile hooked on Qin Ruan’s lips.

Today was the Third Master’s birthday, and she wondered how the birth day gift prepared by her elder brother was.

Qin Ruan returned to her room, picked up her phone, and called Qin Jingcen.

The call was quickly connected, and Qin Jingcen’s indulgent laughter came first, "What’s wrong, Ruanruan?"

Qin Ruan’s elegant fingers lightly traced the table top, "Big brother, is the item I requested ready?"

Initially, the spiritual stone that contained the essence of heaven and earth, gifted by Fu Yinru, was accepted by Qin Ruan. She then handed it over to Qin Jingcen, asking him to find the best craftsman to make it into a spiritual stone bracelet.

Qin Jingcen slightly restrained his smile, sounding nonchalant as he said, "It’s already finished. Should I bring it to you now?"

Whenever his sister mentioned Huo Yunjiao, a dissatisfaction grew in Qin’s heart.

This dissatisfaction was never hidden in front of Qin Ruan.

Qin Ruan thought for a moment and declined, "No need, I’ll personally go fetch it when I pick up Ayao and Anqi from school later."

Qin Jingcen sighed softly, unable to do anything else, he said, "The item is in the safe in my bedroom. I’ll wait at home for you and also take our family’s congratulatory gift for Mr. Huo the Third. Your family of four can have some private time; we won’t disturb you."

Qin Ruan smiled warmly, "Thanks, big brother, see you later."

Qin Jingcen detected the pleasure in her tone and reminded her aloud, "Be careful on the road, there have been frequent car accidents in the city these days."

"Okay."

Qin Ruan didn’t take Qin Jingcen’s advice to heart. She checked the time after hanging up, as it was nearly time to pick up Ayao and Anqi. She put down her phone and walked toward the dressing room.

When she emerged, she saw Pei Jiuye looking through Mr. Pang’s documents on the table inside the house.

A trace of color flashed across Qin Ruan’s tranquil eyes.

She quickly approached him, "You’re awake?"

Huo Yunjiao closed the documents, his gentle eyes looking at her, his voice slightly husky, "It’s time to pick up Ayao and Anqi."

Qin Ruan rolled up the sleeves of her casual shirt, smiling as she said, "Seeing you were asleep, I was planning to pick them up myself."

Huo Yunjiao took her hand, his lips curving into a leisurely smile, "Let’s go together, or else the kids will complain that I broke my promise."

He had promised them he would drop off and pick them up from school.

Holding hands, the two left the bedroom.

As they descended the stairs, Qin Ruan noticed the busy kitchen staff, clearly more than usual.

She asked the man next to her, "Are grandfather and father coming back tonight?"

Huo Yunjiao replied, "They’re all busy; no one will come."

Surprise flickered through Qin Ruan’s eyes, "Just the four of us?"

She had thought that Grandfather Huo, Mr. Huo, and Huo Junxin would all be back.

Huo Yunjiao glanced at her sideways, "That’s right, does Ruanruan like a lively atmosphere? If you prefer, we can invite some people over."

Qin Ruan shook her head, "Let’s not."

She was just curious, it was Huo Yunjiao’s birthday, weren’t the elders supposed to come back to celebrate with him?

As if sensing her thoughts, Huo Yunjiao gently spoke, "Grandfather and father were going to cancel their plans, but I stopped them. This year, I just wanted to be with you and the kids."

"That’s nice." Qin Ruan’s face showed a faint smile.

Without outsiders, their family of four could enjoy more comfortable togetherness.

Before getting into the car, Qin Ruan received a call from Lei Ning.

Huo Yunjiao personally opened the car door for her and tilted his head, indicating for her to get in the car to take the call.

Qin Ruan sat inside the car, answering the call: "Lei Ning, what’s the matter?"

"Madam Huo, there’s something I need your help with?"

The tone of Lei Ning was gentle, with an easily discernible respect that was not overly deliberate.

Qin Ruan looked at Huo Yunjiao sitting next to her and casually asked into the phone, "What is it?"

Lei Ning seemed to hesitate, coughing slightly before slowly saying, "Today, a short video platform was completely banned by the Huo Family, labeled as ’under rectification,’ but it actually means being permanently removed. I wonder if there’s still a chance for it to be relisted?"

Considering the recent upheavals online, without the Huo family’s intervention, it was hard to say what would have transpired.

Qin Ruan instinctively frowned, "What’s your relationship with this short video platform?"

Lei Ning, slightly embarrassed, admitted, "To be honest, I am one of the shareholders, but previously I had no real power to make decisions."

Hearing something off in his tone, Qin Ruan’s eyes narrowed slightly, her voice cool and meaningful as she asked, "From your tone, it seems you might have the power to make decisions in the future?"