Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 410: Master Huo: As Long As Madam is Happy

Chapter 410: Chapter 410: Master Huo: As Long As Madam is Happy

Indeed, after that fight, under the protection of Mr. Jiang the Sixth in West City, Qin Ruan gradually faced no threats.

If anyone dared to provoke her, she would show no mercy.

The only regret was that Lin Hao disappeared in West City after their fight in the underground boxing ring.

Qin Ruan tried to find out from various sources and even asked Mr. Jiang the Sixth about Lin Hao’s whereabouts, but he refused to tell her where Lin Hao had gone.

Unable to bear Qin Ruan’s repeated inquiries, an irritated Mr. Jiang the Sixth told her that he knew Lin Hao had thrown the fight in her favor, but he had never being angry at Lin Hao for that.

Knowing that Mr. Jiang the Sixth hadn’t made things difficult for Lin Hao, Qin Ruan was relieved.

She remembered Lin Hao’s kindness towards her.

She knew what would have happened to her if Lin Hao hadn’t thrown the fight.

Mr. Jiang the Sixth certainly did what he promised. He wouldn’t spare her, even if it meant killing her, he would do whatever it took to get what he wanted from her.

He was a madman, cold as ice, and extremely evil.

The past is gone, but we meet again in this life.

Qin Ruan nearly forgot about Lin Hao, and she didn’t expect to meet him like this.

Lin Hao gazed up at Qin Ruan, his face covered in blood, and noticed how much she had changed over the years.

The wild and roguish air she had in West City was gone, leaving almost no trace. Her aura and demeanor have changed.

He chuckled and said to Qin Ruan, "It seems you’re doing well now. You don’t have to live in constant fear anymore."

Qin Ruan with her delicate eyebrows arched into a gentle curve and a faint smile on her lips, replied, "I’m no longer the Qin Xiaowu of West City, but Qin Ruan. I no longer have to worry about the fighting and killing of the past."

Now she had enough assets, and she no longer needs to live in the uncertainty and hardship of her past life.

Lin Hao laughed. His laughter was touched with an inexplicable melancholy. "It’s just as well. You’re not meant for the indiscriminate mix of people in West City."

"But I still lived there for eighteen years. Even though I nearly died several times, I can’t deny that my short-lived happiness was there," she replied.

Qin Ruan walked up to Lin Hao and reached out to him.

Lin Hao looked at her well-maintained, delicate and fair hand, and noticed the old scars.

A flicker of hope returned to his deadened eyes.

He had heard Huo Qiang addressing Qin Ruan as Madam.

The obscure Qin Xiaowu of the West City had miraculously transformed into the young Madam of the Huo Family.

Everyone, even the ordinary people, knew about the status and power that the Huo Family held in the Capital City.

Lin Hao understood what Qin Ruan was offering with her outstretched hand.

His miserable life was temporarily saved.

He didn’t think of Qin Ruan as a kind-hearted person - her offer of help was mostly because of his concession during the incident with Mr. Jiang the Sixth in West City.

Who would want to die if they could live?

Lin Hao stared at Qin Ruan’s outstretched hand for a moment and slowly extended his own.

Just as his hand was about to touch Qin Ruan’s fingertip, Huo Qiang stepped up next to Lin Hao, saying to Qin Ruan, "Madam, this guy is pretty strong. Let me take care of it."

He helps Lin Hao up from the ground, with a friendly attitude, no longer as fierce and terrible as before.

Qin Ruan looked at Huo Qiang who seemed to be helping Lin Hao, but in reality was subtly restraining him to prevent him from making a move.

She smiled faintly, asking Huo Qiang, "Is the third master still awake?"

"The second master is here, so he should be awake at this hour."

"Take him with us," she ordered.

"Yes, ma’am."

...

Inside the hall.

Huo Yirong and Huo Yunjiao were talking about the Su Family.

"Third brother, what do you think Su Jingshu is aiming for with this move?"

Third Master Huo, swirling his wine glass in hand, leaned lazily back on his plush sofa.

He glanced at Huo Yirong, "Second brother, you really don’t know?"

Huo Yirong’s eyes narrowed slightly, "I guess the Su Family knows about the spy the Huo Family has planted."

The third master nodded slightly, "Most likely."

Caressing his chin thoughtfully, Huo Yirong asked, "Is the one who was just taken away suspected by Su Jingshu?"

"Testing the waters and at the same time, getting rid of those close who can’t be completely trusted." The third master replied calmly.

Sighing, Huo Yirong admitted, "This woman, Su Jingshu, is indeed ruthless."

But when it comes to cold-hearted and cunning maneuvers, Su Jingshu was still no match.

Hearing this, a faint smirk appeared on the third master’s elegant face, "Just today, a batch of people from the Su Family were eradicated. Thirty-six people in total, and with the bodyguard just now, thirty-seven."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yirong frowned, a serious look in his eyes, "Did they all die?!"

The third master’s eyes flashed with an icy light, "Cleanly done, without leaving any traces."

Swearing under his breath, Huo Yirong drained his glass of wine.

He placed his glass of red wine on the table, his tone low and incredulous, "The Su Family’s actions this year are truly unexpected. Are they planning to sink their ship?"

Master Three sneered lightly, "Isn’t this obvious?"

As if recalling something, Huo Yirong furrowed his brow and asked, "Are there any of the Huo Family’s undercover agents among these 37 people?"

Master Three, his gaze fixed on the red liquid in the wine glass, did not respond immediately.

After a while, he shook his head lightly, "No."

Seeing his nonchalant attitude, Huo Yirong was skeptical, "Really none?!"

Master Three’s eyes were as deep as a dark pool, a teasing smile playing at his lips, "Even if there were, they would no longer be the Huo Family’s agents from the moment they were cleared out by the Su Family."

Huo Yirong didn’t look pleased, knowing that these undercover agents were facing a slim chance of survival from the day they were dispatched, and wouldn’t truly return to the Huo Family until their mission was fulfilled.

If they survived, they would enjoy boundless wealth for the rest of their lives. If they died, they would truly lose everything.

It had always been this way over the years.

Thus, there were no Huo Family’s agents among these 37 people.

The strange feeling in Huo Yirong’s heart dissipated, and he sighed, "That woman Su Jingshu must be crazy. She intends to sacrifice 800 of her own to kill one enemy."

Master Three laughed, "From now on, the Su Family will not have time to watch over the Huo Family. Xiao Wenrou is marrying Nangong Chang. The drama in these three families is about to begin."

When the Xiao Family was mentioned, a look of interest appeared on Huo Yirong’s handsome face, "Xiao Wenrou is quite ruthless too, tarnishing her image for years for the Xiao Family’s sake, and even marrying a psychologically dark and perverse beast."

Master Three’s lips parted slightly, "Have you ever seen any noble ladies from the great families who are not ruthless and whose hands are clean? Perhaps they have seen more bloodshed than we have."

The sharp words he uttered could not be refuted.

Huo Yirong pinched the bridge of his nose, smiling begrudgingly, "Su Jingshu, Xiao Wenrou, together, I am no match for either."

Master Three’s brows lifted slightly but he remained silent.

Just then, Qin Ruan came in, followed by Huo Chuan, Huo Zhi, as well as Huo Qiang and Lin Hao.

As soon as he saw Lin Hao, the smile on Huo Yirong’s face disappeared, and his gaze darkened a little.

Master Three also displayed a hint of curiosity, his gaze scanning Qin Ruan and Lin Hao. Shortly afterward, understanding dawned on him.

Qin Ruan noticed their expressions and took the initiative to greet them, "Master Three, brother Yirong."

Huo Yirong gave a slight nod, asking Huo Qiang in a deep voice, "Elder Qiang, why have you brought this fellow back again?"

Before Huo Qiang could respond, Qin Ruan spoke, "Brother Yirong, I asked him to be brought."

She sat next to Master Three, glanced at the glass of red wine in his hand, her face showing a teasing expression, "Master Three, you really know how to enjoy yourself."

Huo Yunjiao put down his glass and looked back at her.

The exhaustion on Qin Ruan’s face was clear in his eyes.

He held Qin Ruan’s hand, softly asking, "Would you like some juice?"

Qin Ruan shook her head, "No thanks, I’m a bit tired, I want to sleep."

She turned her gaze to look at Huo Qiang and Lin Hao standing opposite.

She pointed at Lin Hao and said to Huo Yunjiao, "Master Three, this man is an old acquaintance of mine. Does his mistake allow for a stay of execution?"

"Yes."

Almost as soon as Qin Ruan finished her sentence, Huo Yunjiao responded without hesitation.

Qin Ruan raised her eyebrows, her eyes sparkling with laughter as she looked at him, "Just like that?"

"As long as Madam is happy," Huo Yunjiao stroked her head, his voice gentle and full of adoration, "If you’re tired, go upstairs to rest. We’ll discuss matters tomorrow?"

Qin Ruan declined, "Let’s figure it out now."

She stretched her neck a bit, motioned to Lin Hao and said, "Brother Hao, come sit down."

Huo Qiang let go of Lin Hao, who stood still, his voice hoarse, "I dare not."

He originally thought Qin Ruan’s husband was Huo Yirong. He didn’t realize that she was married to Master Three.

Lin Hao knew his place. There was no room for him by Qin Ruan’s side.

He didn’t have the nerve to consider himself on par with high-ranking people like Huo Yirong and Master Three.

Huo Yirong snickered, giving Lin Hao a look that seemed to say ’You know your place’.

Qin Ruan didn’t insist either, she turned to Huo Yunjiao and explained, "Master Three might not know this, but Brother Hao did me a great favor three years ago. Back then, I...

He intentionally lost to me in the underground boxing match, which helped me avoid Jiang the Sixth’s pursuit. I have always remembered his kindness to me over the years.

I am not sure about the origin of his dispute with you. If his crime is not punishable by death, let him live. If the issue is complex, you can disregard what I said."

Huo Yunjiao held Qin Ruan’s small hand, smiled, and gently said, "Since he’s a benefactor of yours, of course I would show some compassion. He’s of no importance anyway. I’ll give him to you, let him follow you around."

Qin Ruan’s expression changed slightly, she looked back and forth between him and Lin Hao, smiling ambiguously, "Master Three, something about what you just said feels off."

Huo Yunjiao’s expression didn’t change, "What’s off?"

Qin Ruan touched her chin and analyzed, "If Brother Hao were a danger, you definitely would not let him follow me around. But if he’s not dangerous, you don’t seem like someone who would casually take a life."

Huo Yunjiao squinted his eyes, his smile growing wider, "Didn’t Ruanruan just say he is her benefactor?"

"Something’s not right." Qin Ruan shook her head, her eyebrows knitted together, "There’s a feeling of dissonance."

Why did she get the feeling that Master Three didn’t really want to kill Lin Hao?

It was as if he was just waiting for a suitable opportunity to spare him.

This strange intuition was very powerful, making it impossible for Qin Ruan to ignore it.