Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 422: The person Lin Hao would kill, narrowly escapes due to a benefactor

Chapter 422: Chapter 422: The person Lin Hao would kill, narrowly escapes due to a benefactor

After Huo Zhi got in the car, he asked Qin Ruan, "Madam, where to next?"

Qin Ruan replied directly, "The Qin Family."

"Alright."

Huo Zhi started the car, stepped on the accelerator, and slowly drove away from the Qiao family residence.

Lin Hao turned his head, staring at Qin Ruan with a complex, indecipherable expression in his eyes. "It’s only been a few years and now you’re a Heavenly Master?"

Qin Ruan laughed lightly, "Just a fluke."

Lin Hao replied darkly, "You wouldn’t have been oppressed all these years in West City if you had this capability. Qin Xiaowu, did you worship some high being as your master?"

Qin Ruan gave a mysterious smile, "Indeed, I did."

"No wonder."

A look of realization crossed Lin Hao’s face.

With Qin Ruan’s abilities, she would definitely dominate in West City.

Huo Zhi, who was driving, looked on with a hidden gleam in his eyes.

Even if Madam worshipped a high being, it would not necessarily lead to the courtesy of envoys from the Netherworld.

Lin Hao didn’t understand these nuances, he genuinely thought that after Qin Ruan left West City, she had both gotten lucky and found a powerful master.

Just as the car was leaving the Qiao family villa area, Lin Hao suddenly whispered to Qin Ruan, "What about Li Manning? Is she still here?"

His gaze searched the back seat of the car, his face full of both anticipation and fear, it couldn’t be determined whether he was more afraid or more curious about the supernatural.

Qin Ruan crossed her arms and motioned to the empty spot next to her, "She’s sitting right here next to me. You saw her earlier at the Qiao’s, how come you can’t see her now?"

"She, she’s really here." Lin Hao said dryly, "I could see her in the house earlier, but now I can’t."

Qin Ruan smirked, "Do you want to say something to Manning?"

Lin Hao scratched his head, slowly speaking towards the spot Qin Ruan had indicated, "The things I said before, please don’t hold it against me. I learned that information about Su Jingshu from others, as for everything else, I didn’t involve myself in it. If you have grievances to settle, leave me out of them..."

"Pfft!" Qin Ruan couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Even Huo Zhi, who was always stern-faced, chuckled, "Silly boy!"

Li Manning had not come with them at all.

When they were leaving the Qiao family, Li Manning said she would find Master Wu. As long as he was in Capital City, she would definitely find him.

Qin Ruan didn’t object, she let her move freely.

Lin Hao finally realized something was wrong. He understood he had been played by Qin Ruan.

He relaxed, looking helplessly at Qin Ruan, "You’re amused by my embarrassing situation?"

Qin Ruan nodded, "Seems like I am."

"As long as you’re happy."

Lin Hao turned his head to sit straight up, ignoring her.

Halfway through the journey, two shadows appeared out of nowhere next to Qin Ruan.

It was the two Netherworld envoys who had left before.

Lin Hao, who sat in the passenger seat, suddenly widened his eyes and turned his head abruptly.

He pointed to the spot next to Qin Ruan, "They.... them... can you see them?"

Qin Ruan hadn’t expected Lin Hao to see the Netherworld envoys. Her eyes flickered with surprise, "I see them, but I’m curious as to why you can see them?"

Normally, Lin Hao seeing Li Manning earlier was probably due to the influence of the Dark Evil Energy, temporarily opening his Heavenly Eye.

Now that he could see what normal people shouldn’t, there must be a problem.

Lin Hao also seemed desolate, "I don’t know!"

If possible, he would rather not see these things.

Huo Zhi looked up, scanning the back through the rear-view mirror. Except for Madam, she did not see anyone else.

She glanced at Lin Hao, her dislike of him increasing another degree.

The two envoys fixed their gloomy eyes on Lin Hao, and just one glance was enough to tell what he was.

One of the envoys said to Qin Ruan, "This person is already half in the Netherworld, so it’s normal for him to see us."

Lin Hao was at a loss, his handsome face turning unsightly.

If he didn’t misunderstand, the implication of what the two Underworld Envoys were saying was that he was close to death.

Qin Ruan’s expression also grew somber. She frowned and asked the envoy, "He’s about to die?"

The envoy shook his head, "He should have been doomed, but was saved by a benefactor."

Qin Ruan looked down, her slim fingers kneading together. Her innocent and sultry face showed solemn thoughtfulness.

If she had not returned to the Huo family last night, would Lin Hao already be dead?

She had asked Grandfather if he would kill Lin Hao. He had assured her that he wouldn’t.

Qin Ruan trusted that Grandfather would not lie to her.

She believed that he would follow through on his word. So, why would Lin Hao still be dying?

As Qin Ruan pondered, the envoys spoke, "Miss Qin, we cannot take the spirits from the criminal investigation bureau."

Qin Ruan looked up, "Why not?"

A look of helplessness surfaced on the envoy’s pale face, "The barriers you have placed with your Nether Power, we cannot break."

Qin Ruan had forgotten about that. In order to ensure that the spirits would not cause trouble and harm people, she had placed barriers with her Nether Power.

She apologized, "That is my oversight. I will go with you."

"Huo Zhi, turn around, head to the Criminal Investigation Bureau."

"Yes, Madam."

Huo Zhi turned the car around.

On the way, Qin Ruan called Lu Han, telling him that they were headed his way.

He was not at the bureau, but said he would have his subordinates take them to the morgue.

Everything afterward went smoothly.

All the souls of the deceased from Li Manning’s agency, including those in her studio, were taken away by the envoys of the Netherworld.

When Qin Ruan, Huo Zhi, and Lin Hao stepped out of the Criminal Investigation Bureau after resolving the issue, they coincidentally bumped into Lu Han, dressed in a suit and leather shoes, walking in.

His hair was neatly combed as if he had just returned from a banquet.

Qin Ruan joked aloud, "Director Lu looks pretty handsome, where are you coming from?"

"Madam Huo, don’t tease me." Lu Han stood in front of her, loosening his somewhat tight necktie, and sighed, "Today is my last day at the Criminal Investigation Bureau."

Qin Ruan’s brows rose slightly in a smile, "Congratulations on your promotion, Lu."

As the eldest son of the Lu Family, one of the four major families, how could a mere position at the Criminal Investigation Bureau possibly hold him back?

She guessed that he was planning to aim higher next.

Without denying it, Lu Han glanced at the subordinates standing next to Qin Ruan and asked her, "Has Madam Huo finished with all her affairs?"

Qin Ruan nodded: "Done. Just about to leave."

Lu Han: "Would Madam Huo do me the honor of having a cup of tea with me at the place next door?"

Qin Ruan showed surprise: "Is something the matter?"

Until Han Xian and Han Kexin were caught, she wouldn’t be able to rest easy at home.

Lu Han chuckled, "Can’t I simply invite you for a cup of tea?"

Qin Ruan: "If it’s for no reason, let’s postpone it to another day. There will be plenty of chances in the future. I was planning to go home today."

Lu Han’s face held an easy smile as he stepped aside, "In that case, till next time. Safe journey, Madam Huo."

Qin Ruan nodded: "To be continued."

As the words fell, she stepped away.

Lu Han watched Qin Ruan leave from the doorway, his face revealing signs of fatigue once her car had driven off.

Looking back at the Criminal Investigation Bureau he’d been with for many years, every building, every grass and tree, was familiar to him.

After today, all this would no longer belong to him.

The emotions accumulated over the years made Lu Han feel a sense of reluctance deep in his heart.

Yet he couldn’t continue his waywardness due to the responsibilities of his family.

"Boss, you’re back!"

An uniformed staff member, upon seeing Lu Han, immediately came over to greet him with a smile.

Lu Han reined in his desolation, corners of his lips curving into a small smile: "Inform everyone that we’ll be postponing all non-critical work for tonight. Dinner’s on me."

"Alright!"

This person wasn’t aware that Lu Han was about to resign, thinking the dinner was a casual one, he happily went to inform the others.

...

The Qin Family house.

Not long after Qin Ruan returned home, Huo Zhi received a call.

After hanging up, she walked over to Qin Ruan with a grim expression, whispering: "Madam, Huo Chuan will be replacing me soon. I need to go out for a bit."

While Qin Ruan was talking with Qin Anguo, she turned at Huo Zhi’s words: "What happened?"

Huo Zhi: "Second master has summoned me. It’s related to a task from the Hidden Department."

Qin Ruan’s eyes darkened, she asked: "Will it be dangerous?"

After asking, she chuckled and shook her head.

Huo Zhi isn’t an ordinary Hidden Guard, she’s one of the leaders of the Huo Family’s Hidden Department.

The Hidden Guards of Huo Family who survive through a rigorous selection process are truly elite. The fact that the Second Master personally summoned Huo Zhi for a mission implies its danger.

Huo Zhi pursed her lips and said: "It’s still unclear. We don’t know the details of the mission yet."

Qin Ruan asked: "When will Huo Chuan arrive?"

Huo Zhi: "He’s on his way. He should arrive in about ten minutes or so."

Qin Ruan raised her eyebrows in surprise, saying: "That soon?"

Huo Zhi nodded: "According to Huo Chuan, this matter has made the Second Master furious, and the Third Master is also quite angered."

Qin Ruan’s expression turned solemn, her deep eyes darkening: "Is the Third Master’s health alright?"

"I’m not sure. If Madam has time, you can ask the master personally."

Huo Zhi subtly encouraged Qin Ruan to give more attention to their master, showing more concern for Third Master.

Despite being a woman herself, she knew little about romance and saw things clearer than others from Qin Ruan’s side. She found that the concern Madam showed for the master was less than the master’s concern for Madam.

The Third Master had always been alone. Madam’s arrival gave him the scent of humanity, and his smile became more frequent.

She secretly hoped that the master and the madam could always continue to get along so well.

Even without love, as long as there is familial affection and children accompanying them, they will have inseparable ties.

The master is too lonely; he needs companionship.

Qin Ruan smiled meaningfully and said to Huo Zhi: "Understood."

Knowing that the Third Master was angry, she didn’t plan to return to the Huo Family house.

The atmosphere at the Qin Family house was off today. When she entered, she noticed a faint dark fog seeping through the surroundings.

She was unsure if Han Xian and Han Kexin had returned.

At this point, she couldn’t let her guard down.

Qin Anguo was sitting on the side, sipping tea, looking unperturbed.

He didn’t interfere nor plan on meddling in Huo Family’s affairs. Most importantly, he didn’t even have the chance. His understanding of self-awareness told him that the Qin Family was beneath the Huo Family in terms of wealth and status.

The most important thing for the Qin Family right now was not to drag their daughter down.

Not long after, Huo Chuan arrived at the Qin Family house.

He was carrying a case half his height and bowed slightly to Qin Ruan in the living room, saying, "Madam, Mr. Qin."

Qin Ruan took one look at the case in his hand, which was most likely filled with weapons.