Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 1095: Qin Ruan and Huo Sanye’s Fate Began a Long, Long Time Ago

Chapter 1095: Chapter 1095: Qin Ruan and Huo Sanye’s Fate Began a Long, Long Time Ago

Under Qin Ruan’s gaze, Huo Zhi felt uneasy all over, hurriedly shifting his eyes elsewhere.

At this moment, Mr. Jiang sighed again, "Twenty-one years have passed, time really flies."

Qin Ruan turned around, her sharp eyes filled with repressed intensity as she asked, "What happened after that? Did the Huo Family know the whereabouts of those children in West City who had supernatural abilities?"

Mr. Jiang looked at her with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile, "Of course they knew. The Huo Family supported me for this very reason, to serve as their eyes in West City, to control those people according to their plans.

Over the years, not every single individual coming and going in West City has been under my control, but anyone who stays here more than three days, I’m aware of their background.

Those children with supernatural abilities, I’ve watched them grow up, many of them were turned and now pledge loyalty to the Huo Family. The ones that died recently were simply exposed and handled by their own organizations."

Qin Ruan picked up an unopened bottle of mineral water from the table. She twisted off the cap and took a sip to ease the influx of information in her mind.

She licked her lips, the corners barely lifting, her voice soft as she asked, "Twenty-one years have passed, you must know quite well about their backing organizations."

Mr. Jiang nodded, his wise eyes fixed on Qin Ruan as a meaningful smile appeared on his face, "Indeed, but the organizations these members belong to are beyond the reach of the Huo Family."

Qin Ruan leisurely twisted the cap back on, smiling lightly, "I wasn’t aware there existed people the Huo Family couldn’t handle."

Mr. Jiang’s thin lips slowly moved, "The Witch Clan."

"Bang!"

The bottle of mineral water fell from Qin Ruan’s hand.

She had suspected the Witch Clan, but to have it confirmed sent a sharp pain through her brain, her instincts picking up a dangerous signal.

Things were getting complicated—the Huo Family’s century-long agreement with the Witch Clan was clear to her; no matter what the Witch Clan did, the Huo Family couldn’t touch them.

From Wu Fan and the dangerous Yanxuan, the senior sister and brother, she knew how mysterious and powerful the Witch Clan was.

Mr. Jiang continued, "Over the years, not only the Witch Clan has infiltrated West City, but other Sects as well, such as the Yin Yang Sect and some foreign powers, yet they all obey the Witch Clan."

His glance shifted to Qin Ruan, Li Zilan, Su Wang, and Shen Ran, his tone adding layers of meaning, "All these years, how do you think I’ve been protecting you? Without the Huo Family backing me, I am nothing in West City."

Qin Ruan, her hands already slightly curled on her lap, couldn’t help but clench them tightly.

Her emotions undetectable, she maintained her usual calm tone, "What do you mean by that, Mr. Jiang?"

Mr. Jiang smiled and asked her, "Those kids who left the orphanage with you, how many are left now?"

The faces of Qin Ruan, Li Zilan, Su Wang, and Shen Ran changed abruptly, a complex mix of shock and fear flashing through their eyes.

Indeed, not many of the children who left the orphanage with them remained in West City.

After the orphanage fell, the children left were desperate, forced to rely on their own abilities to eke out a meager existence in West City. Most of them scattered to every corner of the city, gradually fading into oblivion.

Qin Ruan had thought they had escaped West City, or found other means of survival, or perhaps embarked on a path of no return.

Mr. Jiang’s face bore a fox-like smile, "Remember the chubby kid who left the orphanage with you? The one who was always hungry, always rummaging through the trash bins at nightclubs for food."

Qin Ruan nodded, she definitely remembered him. Unlike other children, he was innately naïve, not understanding the art of guile.

Such a nature was unsuited for surviving in West City; he was constantly being bullied.

Mr. Jiang’s voice was cruel, "He wasn’t cut from the same cloth as you all, lacking ambition, pitiful and tragic. He was picked up by some Sect, and after so many years, there’s probably grass growing on his grave by now.

And that girl who always looked askance at Xiaowu, dressed pretty as a picture, what’s her name, Die? She was also taken by a Sect disciple who fancied her.

I later learned that due to her constitution, beneficial for those Sect disciples’ training, she had long since been targeted. The last time I heard about her, a couple of years ago, was that they treated her like a dog from the top of the Sect down."

These kinds of incidents are far too common; what West City doesn’t lack is people, with disappearances occurring daily, the fate of those who vanish can easily be imagined."

Qin Ruan’s dark eyes turned icy, emitting a chilling glow, her expression devoid of any sentiment.

If it weren’t for Mr. Jiang’s revelation today, she would never have imagined that there existed an even darker side to West City.

Chou Le sitting nearby sighed quietly, his tranquil eyes watching Qin Ruan, his look conveying pity, sympathy, or perhaps marveling at her good fortune.

He also brought up old times, "Xiaowu, remember before Mr. Jiang noticed you, there was a group that frequently bothered you. They didn’t severely hurt you, just teased you like teasing a cat or dog, keeping you on tenterhooks every day, every day you carried wounds on your body."

Qin Ruan blurted out, "Xuan Qing!"

Her hand subconsciously touched her lower leg, as she had suffered quite a bit due to Xuan Qing in the past.

The most severe incident involved being attacked by a group, nearly resulting in a comminuted fracture of her leg.

Mr. Jiang laughed, "Thought you might remember him after all these years, that boy suddenly appeared in West City, attracted by your appearance and proclaimed his intention to possess you.

Later, due to the Huo Family’s intervention, after failing to obtain you, he also disappeared. Xuan Qing, a man of pretentious appearance, but regrettably of ill-intent; just looking at his eyes, one could see the malignance."

Hearing it concerned the Huo Family, before Qin Ruan could inquire, Chou Le told her, "Xuan Qing back then just wanted to play around with you, planning to enjoy himself before taking you away, like those who disappeared from West City before."

"Master Li saw that you were well-built and had a tenacity about you, and couldn’t bear to see you harmed by those people, so he stepped in to help you. He had never imagined that you would already be a member of the Huo Family."

Qin Ruan squinted her cold eyes, staring piercingly at Master Li, her icy gaze filled with questions.

The latter nodded gently at her, "That time, I used the power of the Huo Family, and asked Huo Qiang for help. If it weren’t for the Huo Family stepping in, I wouldn’t have been able to protect you.

It was hard to find a girl who valued herself so highly, and I felt compelled to protect her. It was only because I had the Huo Family behind me that I dared to ensure your complete safety in West City."

Hearing such suggestive words from him, Huo Zhi stared intently at Master Li.

The latter gave him a gentle smile, unabashed and open, letting her examine him freely.

Hearing Master Li’s words, Qin Ruan felt as if something exploded in her mind.

She didn’t even know how to describe her facial expression; shock was certain, but more so, it was awe towards destiny and fate.

It turned out her entanglement with Master Li didn’t just involve meeting J God on a deserted street years ago but also the Huo Family had already begun to protect her in West City when she faced unknown dangers.

Although it was Master Li who initiated it, the Huo Family was the one supporting from behind.

Not just Qin Ruan, even Huo Zhi looked incredulously on hearing this, never having imagined such deep entanglement between their master and his wife.

What concerned her even more was Master Li himself, whose words implied his desire for her lady’s beauty, calling for vigilance.

Master Li glanced at his wristwatch, stood up, and dusted off his sleeves, saying to Qin Ruan, "Xuan Qing has shown up again in West City recently, and he has been asking about you.

It seems this fellow is still harboring ill intentions. This time I know his identity; he is a member of the Witch Clan, apparently doing much better than before."

Qin Ruan realized he was about to leave, not focusing on the matter of Xuan Qing, but asked him, "With so many crooked and evil members in West City, why haven’t they been thoroughly eliminated or driven out over the years?"

"Thoroughly eliminated?" Master Li laughed heartily, with significant emphasis, "Killing one will only bring two more. West City itself is a forsaken area, and everyone here has their deals.

Once you drive those people out, they will wander into other areas of the Capital City, infiltrating groups of ordinary citizens, making it troublesome to clean up later."

Qin Ruan looked up at him and asked in a deep voice, "What arrangements does the Huo Family have?"

Twenty-one years of planning, she didn’t believe the Huo Family didn’t have detailed arrangements.

Master Li said self-deprecatingly, "I’m not privy to the upper-level policies and arrangements."

He walked over to a henchman nearby, took a dossier from him, and presented it to Qin Ruan, "However, I have had someone compile information on influential and capable individuals in West City. If you have time, you might find it helpful."

Qin Ruan took the dossier but didn’t rush to open it, waiting for what Master Li was about to say.

Master Li’s keen eyes gleamed as he looked at Li Zilan, Su Wang, and Shen Ran.

He pointed at the three and said to Qin Ruan, "Madam, I’m getting old and don’t have many years left. These three are my chosen successors to coordinate with the Huo Family to drive out the wolves from West City. I plan to leave West City in their hands. New generations think differently. I hope they can prevent West City from being forever mired."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ruan understood and couldn’t help but laugh, "Indeed, an old fox!"

Li Zilan, Su Wang, and Shen Ran had deep ties with her.

Once they took over West City, she would definitely not stand idly by and watch them struggle.

Master Li grinned, "Madam, you speak too harshly. I, myself, serve the Huo Family. It’s better to leave the next generation in the hands of those close to you, isn’t it?"

Qin Ruan didn’t believe a word he said, "How long have you planned this?"

Master Li replied unabashedly, "Not long, just since learning of your identity."

Qin Ruan turned to look at Li Zilan and the others.

The three were all good, heads bowed, not daring to make eye contact.

Qin Ruan tapped the table with the dossier, forthrightly bursting their bubble, "Stop sniggering there. Now realizing your dreams from years earlier, aren’t you particularly proud?"

Years ago, the four of them were drinking beer and boasting that one day they would become kings of West City.

They spoke of indulging in hedonistic pleasures, letting everyone in the city fear them, and never again daring to bully them.

Now that the dream had come true, how could they not be excited and joyful?

Li Zilan was the first to burst out laughing, throwing herself onto Qin Ruan’s back, "Fantastic! So fantastic! Never thought that I, old dame, could see my dream come true!"

Su Wang and Shen Ran raised their faces, which they had tried hard to keep joyful and excited, and looked brightly at Qin Ruan.

Seeing their heartfelt joy, Qin Ruan couldn’t help but feel happy for them.

This feeling was like returning to those carefree days of the past, unrestrained and joyous.

Master Li suddenly threw a wet blanket over them, "You still need a few years of experience. If you don’t pass the assessments, I will replace you just the same."

What he left unsaid was that arranging for these three to take over West City was an order from the Huo Family.