Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 311: The Leng Family Disappears From The Capital City Overnight

Chapter 311: Chapter 311: The Leng Family Disappears From The Capital City Overnight

Although the pastries in Guilan Alley are not expensive, for the former Qin Ruan, they were indeed a luxury.

It wasn’t until she gradually carved out a small power base for herself in West City that she was able to patronize Guilan Alley regularly.

Now that she could easily afford these pastries, they no longer held the impossible allure they once did, and her aspirations had moved on to greater heights.

But no matter how much time had passed, Qin Ruan still had a unique fondness for the pastries from Guilan Alley.

"You’ve worked hard. You can leave now and I’ll handle the rest at the company tomorrow," Qin Jingcen told Liao Yu, the female secretary reporting company matters before him.

"Alright."

Liao Yu tidied up the documents on the table, gave a small nod to the three Qin siblings, and turned to leave.

As she chatted on a Black Ox Tongue Biscuit, Qin Ruan watched Liao Yu’s retreating figure and teased Qin Jingcen, "So, Big Brother, is this the married woman that Tang Ya mentioned?"

"Yes, her name is Liao Yu, my secretary. She’s quite competent and capable."

A meaningful smile spread across Qin Ruan’s face.

Liao Yu was by no means stunning, but she was a poised and strong woman.

According to her interactions with her elder brother, it didn’t seem like there was anything going on between them.

Seeing that Qin Ruan was still devouring another piece of pastry, the eldest Qin gently passed her a tissue to clean up the pastry crumbs from her mouth, advising softly, "No matter how tasty it is, eat less. Dinner will be ready soon."

Looking helpless, Qin Ruan replied, "Big Brother, I’m going out later, so I won’t be eating at home."

Qin Jingcen glanced outside and said, "It’s going to be dark soon."

Qin Ruan evaded his gaze, "There are some things I need to handle."

"Is it important?"

Qin Ruan nodded, "Very important!"

Han Xian and Qin Anmin had to be dealt with, or they would no doubt create more chaos.

She had to crush these people completely so they could never rise again.

Just as the eldest Qin was about to inquire about the important matter, hurried footsteps sounded through the room.

All three Qin siblings looked up, only to see Huo Chuan rapidly approaching them.

Upon reaching Qin Ruan, Huo Chuan bowed and respectfully informed her, "Madam, the Third Master is here."

Qin Ruan’s eyes widened in surprise, her heart giving a jolt, realizing her slip-up.

She had promised the Third Master she would go home for dinner.

At this time of day, he must have come to pick her up.

Putting down her pastry, she wiped her hands with a tissue and stood up to question Huo Chuan, "Where is he now?"

"He’s already at the door."

Qin Ruan mumbled under her breath and hurriedly made her way towards the entrance.

But before she had taken many steps, the Third Master, escorted by his hidden guards, stepped into the Qin family’s main hall.

Perhaps due to the late hour, the Third Master was wearing glasses with golden frames tonight.

His neatly combed hair fell around his forehead, revealing his passionate, brown eyes. These, combined with the glasses perched on the bridge of his nose, added a touch of scholarly charm to his persona.

As the Third Master approached, Qin Ruan found herself involuntarily drawn to his serene and unassuming aura.

She felt a wave of indescribable complexity wash over her. How many faces did this man actually have?

This harmless appearance was definitely not his true nature.

When the Third Master reached Qin Ruan, he looked into her eyes with a deeper gaze, "What’s wrong? You don’t seem happy to see me."

Her facial expression laid bare her inner feelings.

Even if the Third Master wanted to pretend he didn’t notice, it was hard to miss.

This girl wasn’t just like this around him.

According to the information he had gathered previously, if she wore her heart on her sleeve in front of others, too, how did she manage to survive in West City?

Privately, the Third Master preferred to believe that Qin Ruan only behaved this way around him.

Qin Ruan looked down and replied in an almost inaudible voice, "I forgot."

"Hm? What did you forget?"

The Third Master was gazing at her head, a teasing smile in his eyes.

"I forgot that I promised to come home for dinner," she admitted.

"I know you forgot. That’s why I came to pick you up," the Third Master gently ran his finger down the bridge of her nose, a tender indulgence in his voice.

He took Qin Ruan’s hand and started walking towards Qin Jingcen and Qin Mei.

Facing the slightly hostile gazes of the two brothers, the Third Master nodded politely.

Qin Jingcen stood up, "Third Master, are you here to take Ruanruan away?"

"No, there are some things I need to discuss with you," The Third Master looked down at Qin Ruan, "Have you eaten yet?"

"Not yet."

"Shall we eat first and talk while eating?"

The four of them then moved to the Qin family dining room.

Once seated, the Third Master, seeing no sign of Qin Anguo, asked the eldest Qin, "Is your father not home?"

"Father is resting upstairs. He hasn’t been feeling well lately."

Without asking further, the Third Master gestured to one of his hidden guards behind him.

The guard promptly walked over and placed a medicinal broth he held in his hand onto the table.

The Third Master poured the medicinal broth into a bowl and placed it in front of Qin Ruan, gently reminding her, "Drink it while it’s hot."

"Thank you——"

Qin Ruan held the bowl, taking small sips.

Qin Mei, who had been quiet up until now, could no longer contain himself.

Fidgety by nature, he had been holding his peace for too long. He had been itching to speak out the whole time.

"Third Master said you have something to discuss with us, what is it?"

The young master of the Qin family called him Third Master, but his tone and attitude showed no respect or submission.

"The Nangong Family."

At these words, the three siblings of the Qin family stared intensely at him.

Under the table, Third Master held Qin Ruan’s hand.

He leaned back in his chair, his posture relaxed, and said dismissively: "Nangong Chang sought me out today. He has set his sights on the Qin family."

"So what if he has? The Qin family is not afraid of him!"

Qin Mei already knows that the trouble that Tang Ya caused was supported by the Nangong family in secret.

Nangong Chang is Tang Ya’s paramour.

Thinking about this man, Qin Mei felt a terrible itch from his hatred.

Third Master chuckled, his gaze shifting to Qin Jingcen.

Qin Jingcen, the eldest of the Qin family, stared at Third Master, their gazes silently clashing in the void.

Third Master’s eyes darkened, a hint of worry bubbling up within him.

Nangong Chang’s visit today primarily conveyed two messages.

First, he knows that a month ago, Qin Ruan was the one who got entangled with him at the Imperial Court Hotel. He wanted to gauge his attitude towards Qin Ruan, or more accurately, towards the Qin family.

Second, like the Xiao family, he invited him to attend his upcoming wedding with Xiao Wenrou.

They were all smart people, there was no need to clarify everything.

Josh had a man break Xiao Yujie’s leg, and the Xiao family brought up that they could not pursue Josh, but as the Third Son of the Huo family, he must attend the wedding between the Xiao and Nangong families.

Nangong Chang’s implication was clear, he could spare the Qin family, but he had to attend the wedding.

Third Master couldn’t help but find this amusing, what did this count as?

A blatant scheme against him?

What bounty has it prepared for the wedding, extending invitations over and over again.

Finally, Qin Jingcen couldn’t hold back, he said: "Third Master, feel free to say it directly."

A satisfied expression finally appeared on Third Master’s composed face.

Fortunately, there were still smart people in the Qin family. If the Nangong family was truly so simple, why would he make this trip?

"The Nangong family is not to be trifled with, that woman Tang Ya also better be dealt with."

"Dealt with?"

Qin Mei’s eyes widened in disbelief,

Unless, he had misunderstood, Huo Yunjiao meant to kill Tang Ya.

"Not to that extent." Qin Jingcen lightly furrowed his brow.

Although his hands were not clean, he had never directly or indirectly taken anyone’s life.

Third Master scoffed, "Not to that extent? Do you know who Nangong Chang is?"

Of course, Qin Jingcen knew. When he had people investigate Tang Ya, he also gained some insight into Nangong Chang.

He said, "Arrogant and self-righteous, useless, living a life of pleasure, a useless aristocrat who, despite his privileged background, fails to make use of it, and hasn’t set foot on his official journey."

With each sentence Qin Jingcen uttered, the smile on Third Master’s lips deepened.

However, his eyes were cold and harsh, like a cold wind sweeping past Qin Jingcen.

When he finished speaking, Third Master’s thin lips slightly opened: "Ignorant!"

Qin Ruan, hearing these words, was not happy and she gently pinched the palm of Third Master that was under the table.

Third Master’s lips tightened, as he moderated his icy and indifferent expression.

He took a deep breath, then said to Qin Jingcen, "The Nangong family was once the head of the six major families, then because of their great ambitions, they began to act low key.

Over the years, the Ling family of the aristocratic homes has tended to rank first, but in fact, the Nangong family still sits firmly in the top spot, controlling the other two families. Do you know why?"

Qin Jingcen doesn’t participate in these internal fights, so naturally he doesn’t understand.

Third Master didn’t expect him to answer.

Now that Qin Ruan has married into the Huo family, the Qin family is tied to the Huo family’s ship. As the future helmsman of the Qin family, he needs to understand these matters.

Third Master continued, "First of all, let’s not talk about what Nangong family is after, let’s just talk about Nangong Chang. Based on your superficial understanding of him, I can very confidently tell you, it’s completely the opposite.

Nangong Chang hides his cards very well, he is extremely vengeful and his methods are ruthless and fierce. His cruelty goes beyond what people can imagine. Most importantly, Nangong Chang is the most favoured progeny in his family."

Facing the eager stares of the three siblings of the Qin family, Third Master squeezed Qin Ruan’s hand: "Drink your soup, it will lose its medicinal properties if it gets cold."

"I got it, continue speaking."

Qin Ruan picked up her bowl and drank her soup, all the while fixing her gaze on the man beside her, urging him to continue with her eyes.

Third Master’s brows were stern, his tone light but indisputable, "Tang Ya has been with Nangong Chang for many years, she must have some standing in his heart. She is his favourite plaything, this woman cannot be spared.

Nangong Chang let Tang Ya go today out of respect for the Huo family. If he sees Tang Ya in the future, it will always remind him of today’s humiliation, and for him, the Qin family will be a thorn in his side."

"Is it that serious?" Qin Mei expressed doubt, feeling that Third Master was exaggerating.

Third Master chuckled, asking Qin Jingcen, "Do you still remember the Leng family?"

"The Leng family that disappeared from Capital City overnight?" Qin Jingcen had a bad feeling.

The Leng family back then was even more prosperous than their Qin family, their wealth even several times that of the Qin family.

But unfortunately, this family, which was envied by many and rich in wealth, went bankrupt overnight. The members of the Leng family also disappeared from Capital City in one night, and there has been no news of them ever since.

"The daughter of the Leng family did not want to become Nangong Chang’s plaything, and offended him. In one night, the Leng family went bankrupt, and they have not left Capital City since then."

At these words, not to mention Qin Mei, who shivered, even Qin Jingcen’s complexion didn’t look too good.

The only one who remained calm was Qin Ruan, who put her empty bowl on the table.

She looked up at Huo Yunjiao and asked, "What exactly did Nangong Chang do to them?"

Third Master pursed his lip corner, instinctively feeling that the next words were not suitable for this girl to hear.