Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 380: Old Man Jiao: This is the Huo Family, where you can’t be presumptuous!

Chapter 380: Chapter 380: Old Man Jiao: This is the Huo Family, where you can’t be presumptuous!

Xiao Wenrou’s face darkened, a dangerous glint appearing in her previously innocent eyes. "I’m not leaving. I won’t go until I see Third Master!"

Qin Ruan was not overly surprised by Xiao Wenrou’s sudden change.

How many of those born into an aristocratic family were really simple? Many feigned innocence and foolishness as a protective guise.

Qin Ruan crossed her arms, her tone laced with irritation, "You want to see Third Master, but as his wife, I have the right to deny you!"

Xiao Wenrou scoffed, "You’re just a jealous woman!"

Qin Ruan nodded, neither denying nor justifying, "Mmm, I am a jealous woman."

Fury blazed in Xiao Wenrou’s eyes, "You’re a venomous woman!"

Qin Ruan nodded again, "Mmm, I’m venomous."

It had indeed been a long time since she’d heard that term. After all, everyone in the west side of the city knew that Qin Xiaowu wasn’t afraid to fight, even at the risk of her own life, even daring to maim men.

In that part of the city, people could get their hands dirty, but she wouldn’t allow anyone to taint her reputation.

She’d stained her hands with quite a few people’s blood for that reason, earning the name of a venomous beauty.

Xiao Wenrou glared coldly at Qin Ruan’s defiant demeanor, sneering, "Qin Ruan, are you scared?"

Qin Ruan sighed softly, "Yes, I am scared. So hurry up and get out. Don’t keep me from eating."

Upon hearing Qin Ruan admit to her fear, Xiao Wenrou plumped down on the couch, a triumphant smile spreading across her face, "I’m not going anywhere today!"

This madwoman, Qin Ruan had no idea what she was trying to prove.

Qin Ruan sighed, holding her forehead, "Suit yourself!"

With that, she turned and walked away.

But after only a few steps, Qin Ruan stopped.

At the entrance to the basement, a tall figure leaned against the wall.

The man’s face held a teasing smile, his eyes held the same warmth and indulgence as before. Qin Ruan wondered how long he’d been standing there.

Qin Ruan blinked, her face turned from expressive to completely blank within the blink of an eye.

Third Master was still wearing yesterday’s suit. He leaned casually against the wall, his beautiful eyes filled with warmth, and his sexy lips curled in a slight smile.

He wasn’t doing anything, but he exuded an indescribable soft elegance.

As always, he was stunningly eye-catching.

Third Master’s deep eyes, filled with kindness, and his faint smile, were all etched into Qin Ruan’s retinas.

Qin Ruan casually shifted her gaze and greeted, "Third Master."

Third Master chuckled and walked towards Qin Ruan, "Why are you behaving like a stranger after just one night apart?"

His voice was clear and warm, comforting like an evening breeze.

Qin Ruan lowered her eyes, responding softly, "Third Master is overthinking."

"Is that so?"

Third Master stepped in front of Qin Ruan, lifting her chin up to look at him.

"Look how red your face is, who has been bullying my girl? Tell me and I will avenge you."

Listening to his words, it was ridiculous how far he had veered from reality.

He had been standing there the whole time, heard every word between Qin Ruan and Xiao Wenrou. If anyone was causing trouble, it was Qin Ruan who had left Xiao Wenrou speechless, turning the lady into a shrew.

Qin Ruan stepped back, freeing herself from Third Master’s grip, stating lightly, "Nobody’s been bullying me."

Third Master’s eyes crinkled in amusement as he gently shook his head, "I don’t believe that."

He took Qin Ruan’s hand and walked towards Xiao Wenrou, "I heard Madam Nangong wants to see me?"

Xiao Wenrou stood up awkwardly and spoke softly, "Third Brother."

Third Master’s face revealed a distant smile, "Madam Nangong, as my wife mentioned, there are few women in the Huo family and I don’t have a sister. You’d better call me something else."

Xiao Wenrou’s face flushed as she was put in her place, and she softly called, "Third Master."

She lifted her tear-streaked eyes, staring earnestly at Third Master, and asked worriedly, "Why are you still wearing yesterday’s clothes?"

Third Master, leading Qin Ruan by the hand, sat on the couch.

He picked up a spoon of medicinal soup from the table and tasted it. It was the perfect temperature.

Third Master scooped another spoonful of soup and brought it to Qin Ruan’s mouth, then casually answered Xiao Wenrou’s question, "My wife was in a bad mood last night, she kicked me out of the room. I slept on the first floor."

Seeing the spoonful of soup presented to her, Qin Ruan pressed her lips together. Without much hesitation or struggle, she opened her mouth and drank it.

Seeing this, joy spread across Third Master’s handsome and restrained face.

He continued to feed Qin Ruan spoonfuls of the medicinal soup, taking pleasure in the feeding process.

This scene was a hard pill to swallow for Xiao Wenrou.

Her hands clenched into fists, her sharp nails digging into her palms.

"Third Brother, this woman doesn’t love you at all, she’s just after the Huo family’s power and status, she doesn’t deserve you!"

"Is that so?" Third Brother asked lazily, his voice casual and indifferent, not bothered in the slightest.

The hand holding the soup spoon didn’t pause.

Xiao Wenrou pointed at Qin Ruan, her tone sharp: "Yes, she admitted it herself!"

Seeing that he had drunk most of the bowl of soup and still intended to feed more, Qin Ruan pushed away the spoon that was brought to her lips again.

She frowned slightly and declined: "I can’t drink anymore."

"Then don’t." Third Brother withdrew the soup spoon, placing the remaining half bowl of medicinal soup on the table.

He looked up at Xiao Wenrou, his mouth curving into a sly smile. His peach blossom eyes half-closed, he looked both lazy and luxurious.

"Madam Nangong, our feelings for each other are none of your business."

Xiao Wenrou looked hurt, pressing on: "She harbors evil intentions, greed for wealth and power, having this kind of woman in the Huo family is of no benefit!"

Third Brother’s lips curved into a pleased smile as he glanced at Qin Ruan, who was playing with her phone, utterly nonchalant.

He gently explained with an indulgent voice: "Madam was just throwing a tantrum at me. As a sick man, other than the bit of power the Huo family has, there’s nothing else I can give her. For Ruanruan to set her sights on the Huo family is indeed my honor. Even if I were to hand the entire Huo family over to her, what of it?"

At his words, Qin Ruan cocked her brow and stopped swiping her phone screen.

She looked up to meet Third Brother’s indulgent gaze, a faint smile on her lips.

His eyes narrowed slightly as he addressed her softly and earnestly: "If the lady were to say she does not like me, I would not believe it. For if she does not, why would she marry me and bear my child? Be it myself that she fancies, or the privileges of the Huo family, as long as she is mine, that’s enough."

"Third Brother, have you lost your mind?!"

Xiao Wenrou found it unbelievable, her words even becoming strained.

Qin Ruan chuckled softly: "Instead of worrying about my relationship with Third Brother, Madam Nangong should be more concerned about her own marital relationship with Nangong Chang."

She waved her phone, revealing a magnified picture on the screen: "The top actress in the entertainment industry, Li Manning, is dead. News has already broken out online about her secret affair with Nangong heir. As the wife of the Nangong’s heir, instead of minding your own business, you’re here meddling in others, is your mind filled with water?"

Xiao Wenrou glared angrily at Qin Ruan: "Qin Ruan, shut up!"

Third Brother frowned, his voice sternly warning: "Madam Nangong, this is the Huo family, you have no right to overstep!"

"I..."

"Sorry we cannot accommodate you today. Huo Zhi, see our guest out."

Third Brother stood up with Qin Ruan, heading towards the dining room, ignoring Xiao Wenrou who was on the verge of tears.

She watched the backs of Third Brother and Qin Ruan, yelling furiously: "Third Brother, you’ll regret this! Your marriage and family aren’t well-suited, with the tensions now among Capital City’s four major families and six aristocratic houses, the situation for the Huo family is extremely critical!"

Without turning his head, Third Brother replied: "We appreciate your concern, Madam Nangong, there’s no need for you to worry, we won’t see you out."

Qin Ruan stopped in her tracks, seemingly finally understanding Xiao Wenrou’s purpose for visiting today.

Third Brother came to a halt, his gentle eyes gazing at Qin Ruan, as if asking why she had stopped.

Qin Ruan turned around, a smirk playing on her lips as she fixed her eyes on Xiao Wenrou: "So what do you mean, to abandon Nangong Chang and come clinging to the Huo family?"

Xiao Wenrou said righteously: "Third Brother can marry my sister, that way, it would balance out the power with the Nangong family."

Qin Ruan’s eyes flickered, raising her eyebrows slightly as she turned to ask Third Brother: "Third Brother, would you like to marry the third daughter of the Xiao family?"

Previously, Huo Zhi had said that Xiao Wenrou had a sister, Xiao Wentian, the third Miss Xiao.

It seems Xiao Wenrou herself can’t marry the man she likes, so she wants to throw her sister to that man instead.

Should she consider her being magnanimous or crazy?

What kind of absurd logic was that? As if Third Brother was some bargaining chip for Xiao sisters.

Third Brother’s hand clutching Qin Ruan’s tightened, his tender eyes turned dark, staring intensely at Qin Ruan, he uttered every word: "I already have a wife."

Qin Ruan glanced at Xiao Wenrou: "Did you hear that? Third brother is already married, do you consider me as good as dead?"

She let go of Third Brother’s hand, stepping closer to Xiao Wenrou: "You’re really such a strange woman, causing a ruckus so early in the morning and even trying to push your own sister onto Third Brother in front of me. You think I’m pushover, don’t you?"

"You are not worthy of Third Brother!" Still clueless of the impending threat, Xiao Wenrou continued to sneer, her face full of disdain as she stared at Qin Ruan.

Qin Ruan stood in front of her, then raised her hand.

"Slap!"

Qin Ruan slapped Xiao Wenrou’s face, without waiting for a reaction, she grabbed her by the hair and pulled her close.

"Your sister is worthy, but I am not?!"

"Right now, Third Brother Huo is my man. As long as he is my man, there’s no need for anyone else’s concern! I would not allow anyone to have designs on him!"

Qin Ruan, gripping Xiao Wenrou’s hair, increased her strength: "As for you, scuttle back to where you came from and stop trying to make yourself feel important! I swear, if I hear you trying to push someone onto Third Brother again, I’ll beat you every time!"

Xiao Wenrou had never been hit before, so she was dumbfounded by Qin Ruan’s slap, her face full of disbelief.

After a long while, she stammered: "You...you shrew!"

Qin Ruan tugged Xiao Wenrou’s hair while her free hand tapped her face in an utterly demeaning manner.

"Not only am I a shrew, I’m also ruthless and not afraid to kill! Don’t fucking think that I’m easy to bully, you need to check if you’re capable enough to step on me!"