Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 267: Ling Family’s Young Uncle, Ling Zeheng Comes to Apologize

Chapter 267: Chapter 267: Ling Family’s Young Uncle, Ling Zeheng Comes to Apologize

Qin Ruan shook her head in refusal, "No need, your second brother also needs to attend school."

The eldest son of the Qin family said dismissively, "He’s just wasting his days. Have you ever seen him obediently staying at school?"

Qin Ruan was at a loss for words against his statement.

Qin Mei habitually skipped classes and partied wildly outside, but his good academic performance was undeniable.

"Let’s wait until the child gets older. I’m going to check on father upstairs now."

Qin Ruan had never considered taking a break from school.

Moving back to the Qin Family’s residence would also likely be inconvenient.

If possible, she preferred to return to her student dormitory and didn’t even want to return to the Huo Family.

Gathering Evil Qi to prolong her lifespan was her current priority.

"Go ahead." Qin Jingcen didn’t want to force her.

His younger sister had barely started to improve her relationship with their family, and he wouldn’t want to risk breaking this seemingly fragile bond.

By the time Qin Mei came back, Qin Ruan had already been upstairs for quite some time.

Upstairs, Qin Anguo was soundly asleep in his room.

The sound of Qin Ruan opening the door and entering the room didn’t disturb him at all.

The curtains inside the room were drawn, making the room dim; the outside light shone through the thick curtains.

Qin Ruan walked to the bedside, her eyes filled with tenderness as she gazed at her father on the bed.

She knew that her father was ill and needed to recuperate and check his health regularly in the future.

The Heavenly Eye’s ability to detect fate was useless to Qin Anguo.

Because they were blood relatives, Qin Ruan couldn’t determine Qin Anguo’s lifespan.

She sat at the bedside, running her hand over his graying hair at his temples.

Only a year after returning to the Qin family, it seemed that her father had aged significantly.

She’d heard people say that a father’s love wasn’t as straightforward as a mother’s.

A father’s love for their children was often hidden deep within their heart; mothers paid more attention to the everyday stuff such as clothing, food, and warmth.

But a father’s love was different; it was silent and profound, like the quiet sunlight that warmed their children’s hearts.

Unfortunately, Qin Ruan couldn’t compare the two.

Because she had never experienced a mother’s love.

She had subtly felt a father’s love.

Qin Anguo’s love for her was silent.

This fatherly love carried his tolerance for her and his silent consolation.

Qin Anguo was like a small mountain; his majestic body brought a unique sense of security.

He was like a river or sea, vast, generous, selfless.

Her father was more like a guiding light, illuminating her path and guiding her life quietly and silently.

Qin Ruan’s eyes filled with sourness, her eyes revealing a layer of wetness.

If she could return to the year when she first returned to the Qin family, she would never allow him to be so exhausted.

Her decision, which she thought was good for the Qin family, led to falling into the cunning plot of others who secretly manipulated her relationship with her father.

With tears sliding down her cheeks, Qin Ruan casually wiped them away.

She adjusted her emotions, bent down close to Qin Anguo, and gently kissed him on the forehead.

This kiss carried her guilt towards Qin Anguo, as well as the adoration of a daughter.

Feeling the vibration of her phone, which she had charged in the car and was now on, she delicately got up and carefully exited the room.

She stepped outside, gently closing the door behind her, and saw it was a call from Lun Wenbin on her phone.

Qin Ruan accepted the call and changed directions to head towards her bedroom, "Hello, Uncle Lun?"

Lun Wenbin’s tone was filled with joy, "Daoist Qin, I have something to tell you."

"Is it about the recent murder cases?"

"Yes! Daoist Qin, your calculations were truly accurate."

Qin Ruan looked helpless, as this was told to her by Qiao Nanyuan this morning, not calculated by herself.

They really believe she’s a miraculous fortune teller.

Qin Ruan opened the door to her room, giggling, "This was told to me by Uncle Qiao this morning. Judging by your tone, it must be related to the case."

"Indeed, the criminal investigation bureau contacted me, found out that the evil spirit causing trouble was captured, I provided evidence, and received a reward from them, eight hundred thousand!"

"Eight hundred thousand?" Qin Ruan’s voice carried some surprise.

It seemed a bit low.

Lun Wenbin detected her surprise and explained with a laugh, "This is the largest sum that they’ve been willing to give in recent years. I feel it’s more like it’s because of Lu Han from the criminal investigation bureau."

"Lu Han?"

"Yes, exactly him."

Qin Ruan curved her lips, her smile revealing understanding.

"Uncle Lun, what kind of evidence did you provide to the criminal investigation bureau?"

"All the details about what we did last night. It was a secret exchange. All participants signed a confidentiality agreement so they won’t reveal your identity.

I told them the person involved in this case has a relation to the Jade Star Sect and is a woman. I didn’t reveal your real identity to them."

Then Lun Wenbin added, "When they asked why you’d intervene, I simply said you were kind-hearted, enthusiastic, and liked to help others when you see injustice."

Qin Ruan laughed at this. Even she herself didn’t believe it.

"The main reason why I got involved in this case was that one of the victims was an acquaintance."

"I know, I just wanted to avoid causing unnecessary trouble for you, so I made something up."

"Alright." Qin Ruan responded.

"So, Qin Daoist, when would you like me to transfer the money from the reward and the compensation for solving the case with the famous actor, Xiao Yingdi?"

"I only need the compensation from the Xiao Yingdi’s case. As for the reward money, could you please exchange it for cash, Uncle Lun? I’ll need it later."

"Okay, just send me your card number later."

"No problem——"

The two of them chatted for a while longer before ending the call.

Qin Ruan sent her newly obtained card number to Lun Wenbin.

After sending over her card number, she headed into the bathroom to wash off the sweat from her outside endeavors.

...

Huo Mansion.

Lord Huo sat on the lounge chair in the courtyard, leisurely enjoying the afternoon sun.

His hands were crossed over his stomach as he closed his eyes in thought, his long and slightly curled eyelashes cast fan-shaped shadows below his eyes.

A servant came to report, "Sir, a visitor has arrived."

"Who?"

A cold and low voice emerged from his thin lips.

"A member of the aristocratic family, the youngest of the Ling family, Ling Zeheng." The servant answered respectfully.

Ling Zeheng, a member of one of the six major aristocratic families - the Ling family, was now vaguely in charge of the family affairs.

He was also considered the most promising member of the Ling family in recent years. Despite his young age, he was already receiving significant attention from his superiors.

"What does he want?"

Lord Huo casually reclined on the chair, a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth. His tone was chilly and intimidating.

"He says he came to apologize." The servant answered.

Lord Huo opened his eyes, a fleeting danger hidden deep within.

Today at noon, Ling family’s daughter almost caused Ruanruan to fall and get injured. After just a few hours, Ling Zeheng is already visiting to apologize.

It seemed as if those friends of Ruanruan, including Ling Xiaoxuan, weren’t fools.

If this were in the past, Lord Huo wouldn’t see Ling Zeheng and wouldn’t have the patience for it. Even if there was a necessary reason to see him, he would have someone else from the Huo family do it.

Lord Huo’s thin lips pulled into a smirk. His tone was casual and indifferent, echoing an utter lack of concern: "Let him in."

With Ruanruan’s sake in mind, he would see Ling Zeheng.