Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 1098: The Second Young Master Huo Being Exploited by the Affectionate Couple

Chapter 1098: Chapter 1098: The Second Young Master Huo Being Exploited by the Affectionate Couple

The sun was on the verge of setting, and night was about to fall.

Mysterious and shadowy to begin with, the narrow alley that sunlight could never quite reach became even more sinister. Standing at the entrance, Song Qing was enveloped by a chilling and dark evil energy.

The thick demonic energy eagerly swirling about her body permeated the alley, wantonly seizing every corner.

In this alley, with its puddles and uneven surfaces, not a single trace of blood was to be seen, leaving no sign that just moments ago, six vibrant lives had been devoured here.

Song Qing slowly lifted her deep, bewitching face, emanating an intense emotion from her inscrutable, shadow-laden eyes.

It was a mix of reverence, adoration, and a faint sense of sorrow.

Her master had pushed her away.

Her master no longer wanted her.

She lifted her head to gaze at the darkening sky, a smile curling at the corners of her lips.

Night had fallen.

The time when she was most active had arrived.

If the mountain wouldn’t come to me, then I must go to the mountain.

...

The first thing Qin Ruan did upon returning to the Huo family was to arrange for Huo Zhi to send a birthday gift to Jiang Lao Ye’s mother on behalf of the Huo family in West City.

After Huo Zhi had left, Qin Ruan sat on the sofa in the living room, her posture lax, resting with her head leaned against the sofa’s edge and her eyes closed.

Behind her came the soft sound of footsteps, the noise of leather shoes stepping on the wooden floor, approaching from afar.

Judging by the familiar and unhurried rhythm—elegant and calm—Qin Ruan guessed who it was.

However, just as her red lips began to curl into a faint smile, footsteps sounded from directly in front of her, too.

These steps were hasty, carrying an air of restlessness and urgency.

Qin Ruan’s long lashes quivered and in a flash, she opened her eyes.

What entered her view was the familiar face of Huo Yirong.

It was at that moment, a hand with distinct knuckles reached out from behind her, resting on her shoulder.

Seemingly recognizing Qin Ruan’s weariness, the hand gently massaged her shoulders.

"Tired?" came a smooth, scholarly voice tinged with a smile from her side.

Qin Ruan placed her hand over the one on her shoulder, turned around with a smile, and said softly to the man behind her, "Not tired, just resting for a while."

The information she had received today in West City was overwhelming, her mind was in turmoil, and she needed to sort things out.

Huo Yirong quickly approached. He had seen the whole tender and (unintentionally) intimate atmosphere between Huo Yunjiao and Qin Ruan unfold.

He strode forward and flung the documents in his hands onto the dark-patterned table, then sat casually and relaxed on the sofa, crossing his legs and exuding a bold and domineering air.

Annoyed with Huo Yunjiao, who was massaging Qin Ruan’s shoulders, he complained, "The Bolin Family are insatiable wolves; they want not just the Tianxing Team’s demon-slaying energy weapons, but they also made off with a few of the latest photon energy cannons developed by our researchers."

Huo Yunjiao raised an eyebrow, his cool gaze flicking over to him, his voice cold, "So the Tianxing Team just watched as their possessions were taken?"

He didn’t believe the members of the Tianxing Team, all of whom possessed supernatural abilities, would let some ordinary people from the Bolin Family walk off with the goods unless it was intentional.

Huo Yirong, "Hey! It’s a case of mutual consent; Cai Yongliang is that crafty old fox who did it on purpose. Those from the Bolin Family who picked up the goods had barely left when the members of the Tianxing Team followed right behind them.

Both parties are at loggerheads now, one demands an exorbitant price, determined to severely fleece the Bolin Family in revenge for their previous brutality and unreasonableness; the other vehemently denies any wrongdoing, claims a mix-up, and refuses to return the items.

Nicholas talked my ear off here, insisting that I step in to resolve the issue. I don’t have that kind of clout; isn’t that right, Third Brother?"

By the end, Huo Yirong wore a sly fox-like grin on his face.

His eyes, hidden with sarcasm, stared at Huo Yunjiao, clearly intending to dump the hot mess onto him.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ruan’s delicate features shifted subtly, and with a frown of displeasure, she said, "Since it’s a partnership, isn’t it rather underhanded for the Bolin Family to waltz off with the Tianxing Team’s goods? Or perhaps Nicholas never genuinely intended to cooperate?"

When Huo Yirong heard her displeasure toward Nicholas, he couldn’t help but defend his friend, "This matter has nothing to do with Nicholas; it was his father’s trusted followers in the Bolin Family who were previously sent to negotiate the trade with the Tianxing Team, as well as those handling the handover of the goods this time."

With that explanation, Qin Ruan understood.

It was the greed of the mastermind behind the scenes.

Huo Yunjiao remained unhurried as he massaged Qin Ruan’s shoulders; hearing his brother’s words, his voice was still detached, "The Huo Family won’t intervene in this; let them resolve it themselves."

The Huo Family isn’t some mediator specialized in solving others’ problems.

Once they set such a precedent, they would be endlessly busy in the future.

Huo Yirong, propping his head up with one hand, said in a tone of indifference, "This issue is indeed tricky to resolve. The Tianxing Team is hell-bent on fleecing the Bolin Family. Nicholas is prepared to bite the bullet and accept whatever astronomical compensation they demand.

However, the stubborn Family Head of the Bolin Family doesn’t agree, claiming the amount for the traded weapons has exceeded the budget by a wide margin— he’s cunning as hell!"

"He doesn’t agree? Then let him shut up. Since Nicholas is the young master of the Bolin Family, having him take over as the Family Head a bit early is no big deal."

These words came from the mouth of Qin Ruan, who was enjoying the attentions of Third Master.

Her tone was light and airy, as if commenting on the nice weather of the day.

Huo Yunjiao and Huo Yirong focused their piercing gazes on her, surprised by her blunt simplicity.

But they had to admit, it was indeed the best choice.

Huo Yirong opened the documents he brought with him and presented them to Qin Ruan, his smiling eyes carrying a hint of depth, "This is the reward Nicholas has prepared for the Huo Family in return for helping him overthrow his father. Take a look, little sister-in-law."

Qin Ruan sat up straight, slipping her shoulder away from Third Master’s hand.

She glanced over the documents, then smiled with a subtle curl of her lips, "Nicholas is quite generous. His father must be tough to deal with, right?"

A secretive weapons trade route.

If the senior Bolin was so easy to handle, Nicholas certainly wouldn’t be offering such a hefty price, essentially handing over a piece of fat for nothing.

Huo Yunjiao came forward from behind and took a seat beside Qin Ruan, his gentle gaze falling on the document in her hands.

Upon hearing her words, Huo Yirong raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "Indeed, he is like a godfather of the West, with means and courage enough to suppress nobles. However, Nicholas hasn’t just invited the Huo Family for assistance; the vampire members of the Rasambo Family will also lend him a hand."

This would greatly increase Nicholas’s chances of success.

Huo Yunjiao took the documents from Qin Ruan’s hands, closed them, and tossed them back into Huo Yirong’s arms, "This deal is a sure win for the Huo Family. You will be responsible for overseeing the progress of this matter. Ruanruan is pregnant and should not overexert herself."

His attitude was very matter-of-fact, not the slightest bit apologetic for imposing on his brother.

Huo Yirong grimaced, his face a mixture of sorrow and heartache, "Third Brother, your wife’s pregnancy shouldn’t be my concern, right? I’ve been busy as a dog lately. Have some pity on me, let me catch my breath!"

Huo Yunjiao and Qin Ruan paid him no heed, not even gracing him with a response.