Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 164: Third Master Protects His Wife: Don’t Scare Her

Chapter 164: Chapter 164: Third Master Protects His Wife: Don’t Scare Her

Upon seeing Qin Ruan, the old Mr. Huo’s eyes crinkled in a smile, "So this is my granddaughter-in-law! Such a charming girl."

The patriarch’s attitude and tone were very affectionate.

Qin Ruan, faced with the unfamiliar yet familiar face of the old man, remained frozen in place.

Her delicate hands grasped the right-hand rail, her coldly beautiful face becoming even more expressionless.

This old man, she had seen him in the news.

A formidable figure of his generation.

Even though he was no longer in the Cabinet, his influence remained intact.

Huo Yunjiao looked sidelong at Qin Ruan, standing on the stairway. Her face showed no expression, but that didn’t prevent Mr. Huo from seeing what she was feeling deep inside.

The girl was nervous, completely at a loss.

Her dark, beautiful eyes were dilated, her hand on the railing clutching it tightly, and her body rigid in place.

Feeling sorry for this distressed side of Qin Ruan, Mr. Huo got up and walked towards her with steady, graceful strides.

Huo Yunjiao approached Qin Ruan, took her hand, and guided her into the living room.

Lowering his gaze towards the finally responsive Qin Ruan, he asked softly, "Why didn’t you sleep more?"

"I’m hungry."

Qin Ruan was candid.

She had awakened naturally, but was indeed genuinely hungry.

Mr. Huo’s lips curled slightly, "There’s breakfast ready in the dining room. Let’s go and see what you’d like to eat. I asked someone to make a blood-nourishing soup for you. If you like it, remember to tell the kitchen, and they’ll make it for you next time."

"Mm," Qin Ruan replied absentmindedly.

Soon the two of them arrived in front of the sofa where Old Mr. Huo and Mr. Huo were seated.

Holding Qin Ruan’s soft hand, Huo Yunjiao introduced, "Grandfather, Father, this is Ruanruan. She’s young and delicate. Don’t scare her."

The authority of the former and current head of the Huo Family could daunt elders of other aristocratic families, let alone a little girl like Qin Ruan.

Clearly, Mr. Huo was standing up for his wife in front of the elders.

The elder Huo doted on his grandson, Huo Yunjiao, and knew him well.

He had watched this boy grow up and had never seen him take an interest in anyone, especially women.

The incident at Imperial Court Hotel that night was indeed orchestrated by the Su Family.

While the original intention was unforgivable, the process was a different matter.

The Su Family’s scheme ultimately gave the Huo Family a new granddaughter-in-law.

The Huo family members knew everything about Qin Ruan, including her origins in West City.

Old Mr. Huo eyes crinkled in delight as he looked at Qin Ruan, then cast a quick glance at her inconspicuous belly and said, "This is the first time I’ve seen my grandson take someone to his heart. What’s your name, girl?"

Qin Ruan looked up, her dark, beautiful eyes focusing on the old man seated on the sofa.

She didn’t believe he didn’t know her name.

Qin Ruan politely replied, "Qin Ruan."

Her sweet, chilly voice now carried a certain distance which lacked the casualness she used with Huo Yunjiao.

Huo Yunjiao introduced, "This is my grandfather. Now that Madam has entered the Huo Family, do you know how to address him?"

He spoke softly, a smile in his voice as he held Qin Ruan’s hand and lightly scratched her back.

The movement was subtle, not obvious to others.

As the person involved, Qin Ruan felt his small action.

With him by her side, much of the tension and confusion in her heart abated.

Qin Ruan stared at the old man on the sofa, her lips parted to release a clear voice: "Grandfather."

"Good, good! What a well-behaved child!"

Old Mr. Huo picked up the black brocade box on the table.

He paused for a moment, put the box back down, and took out some documents from under the table.

The Huo father and son, Huo Hongxing and Huo Yunjiao, watched this play out from the sidelines.

Both of them looked surprised, exchanging a glance.