Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 431: Third Master is Husband, Feeling of Security is Off the Charts!

Chapter 431: Chapter 431: Third Master is Husband, Feeling of Security is Off the Charts!

The next day.

When Qin Ruan got up and went downstairs, she saw Huo Chuan and Lin Hao standing in the living room, discussing something face-to-face.

Lin Hao’s face was pale as if he was drained of all energy. He, who was full of vitality yesterday, was like a wilted eggplant today, listless and dull.

Rubbing his eyebrows, he looked at Huo Chuan with spiritless eyes, "What time do we leave?"

Huo Chuan replied in a low voice, "Third Master said Miss Su will arrive around ten. I suggest you leave as soon as possible."

Su Jingshu wanted to meet Lin Hao, and the meeting was set to take place at the Huo Family residence around ten o’clock.

Lin Hao really did not want to see Su Jingshu. The scars she left on him were still too raw to heal.

His voice was hoarse and full of reluctance, "Do I have to go?"

"You must!"

Just as Huo Chuan finished speaking, Qin Ruan smiled and asked, "What do I have to do?"

"Madam..."

Hearing Qin Ruan’s voice, both Huo Chuan and Lin Hao turned around and greeted her.

Qin Ruan approached them and asked, "What have you guys been scheming behind my back?"

Huo Chuan replied respectfully, "Miss Su Jingshu has asked to see Lin Hao today at our residence. The Third Master will personally host her."

"Did Su Jingshu say why she wants to see Lin Hao?" Qin Ruan asked.

"No."

"What does the Third Master intend?"

"He wants Lin Hao to meet with Su Jingshu."

Qin Ruan pondered for a while before telling Lin Hao, "Go and meet her then."

The hope on Lin Hao’s face faded. He had no choice but to accept his fate.

Then Qin Ruan said, "I also have to go back for a while."

With the potential crisis facing the Qin Family averted, and Han Xian and Han Kexin already devastated, she didn’t need to worry about her family’s safety anymore.

The Third Master had been in a bad mood yesterday. Qin Ruan still felt a twinge of anxiety. She couldn’t stop worrying about him.

After having breakfast with Qin Anguo, Qin Ruan, Huo Chuan, and Lin Hao left the Qin Family residence.

Before leaving, Qin Anguo held Qin Ruan’s hand firmly and said to her with a heavy heart, "Ruanruan, you’re soon to be a mother. No matter what hardships you and your child have to endure outside, don’t bear it alone. I couldn’t fulfill my duties as a father for the first eighteen years of your life, but from now on, I can take care of you for the rest of my life."

Last night, he lay in bed, tossing and turning, thinking about the matters concerning the Huo Family.

A top-ranked aristocratic family in China, coveted by many forces.

From ancient times to the present, how many of those in power have been able to get along peacefully?

The influence spread by the four major families and the six aristocratic families was extensive. Each of their foundations was built upon piles of bones. No one really knew the dirty secrets within each other’s families.

When Qin Ruan married into the Huo Family, she chose to step into an abyss from the beginning.

No matter how extensive the Huo family’s influence was, there would inevitably be moments of negligence. What would happen to his daughter at that time?

Whenever Qin Anguo thought about these things, his heart ached.

How he wished that Qin Ruan could marry an ordinary man, then the Qin Family could become her solid backing, ensuring her lifelong safety.

Qin Anguo’s tone was serious and his expression solemn as he gripped Qin Ruan’s hand tightly.

Qin Ruan felt a dull pain in her heart. Her smile was warm though, "I get it, Dad. Your daughter is the last person to enjoy losing out, and she certainly doesn’t like being wronged. You can rest assured."

Qin Anguo said, "Don’t quarrel with the Third Master. If you’re unhappy living there, come back. Your elder brothers miss you very much. They had something to do last night and didn’t come back, but they mentioned you to me."

"Yes, Dad. I’ll come to see you next time."

"If anything happens, call home. Don’t shoulder it all by yourself."

"I understand, Dad. You’ve been in good health recently. Don’t always stay at home. It would be nice to go out and play golf with the uncles and brothers you used to cooperate with."

"Speaking of which, Old Liu invited me for tea today." Qin Anguo let go of Qin Ruan’s hand, "Alright, you should go now. Mind your safety on the road."

Qin Ruan waved at Qin Anguo, "Dad, I’m going."

Qin Anguo stood at the door, watching his daughter’s receding figure. The smile in his eyes slowly faded.

...

The Huo Family’s residence.

Su Jingshu sat in the main hall of the Third Master’s small building, sipping tea brewed by the Huo Family’s servant.

Sitting across from her was the Third Master, casually dressed in comfortable casual wear.

Since he intended to stay home and not go out, he dressed quite casually. Yet, his body emitted an overpowering aura, giving others a sense of oppression.

His legs were crossed, and he sat gracefully across from Su Jingshu, his well-defined hand casually resting on the armrest of the sofa. He was just gazing at the tea on the table in front of him.

Su Jingshu put down the tea she was holding. Each of her moves displayed the grace and manners of an aristocratic lady. Her scholarly charm was truly astonishing.

She gracefully lifted her snowy neck, smiling, her voice softly asking, "Third Master, the Third Mistress must be arriving soon, right?"

While Su Jingshu asked politely, she was inwardly fuming.

She had been sitting here, drinking tea for half an hour, and Qin Ruan had not yet brought Lin Hao.

She had never experienced such a delay before and could not help but wonder if Qin Ruan had any objections to her.

This young woman, with her enchanting beauty and her ability to climb to the heights of the Huo Family, showed her cunning.

The Third Master Huo looked up, his aura distant and chilly. "The young lady is at an age to be fond of amusement, and it’s unavoidable that her eyes might be dazzled by something out there, delaying her homecoming journey," he said indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Su Jingshu covered her mouth and gently laughed, "Indeed, younger ones tend to be more intrigued by novelties in this restless world. I was quite the restless one myself back in the day.

Especially their desire for unwavering love, their longing for dedication and romance often leading them to believe they could stay true to love to the very end.

However, the reality is quite the contrary. Having a young lover means bearing the risk of their constant susceptibility to temptation and betrayal. Don’t you agree, Third Master?"

The Third Master, his dark gaze indifferent, his imposing aura, brought about a sense of disarray.

Meeting his calm demeanor, Su Jingshu’s facial expression remained unchanged. Her smiling eyes became even softer.

"Certainly," the Third Master replied in a deep, resonant voice, showing no evident emotion, as if just echoing Su Jingshu’s words.

To put it simply, he was just going through the motions.

As if she hadn’t noticed the Third Master’s indifference, Su Jingshu elegantly placed her interlocked hands on her knees, her demeanor calm and tranquil, like a lady.

She continued to smile, "It wouldn’t be the case for you and the Third Mistress, I heard she has a string of suitors back in West City. But none of these men could possibly be considered on par with you.

Young girls are easily influenced. With the power and allure of the Huo Family, she must be blind to all others. Thus, Third Master, you have nothing to worry about."

The Third Master’s lips turned up in a mildly amused smile. His eyes were gentle, his peach blossom eyes half-closed, and his entire demeanor appeared indolent yet graceful and elegant.

The scholarly Third Master seemed to lose his chilliness and indifference, and he let out an unexpected, pleasing laugh.

This gentle Third Master with his indulgent laughter was so warm that he left Su Jingshu momentarily dazed.

No doubt, the wealthy and handsome Third Master Huo, with the power that he possesses, could easily capture a woman’s heart with just one smile.

The Third Master’s gaze drifted past Su Jingshu to the person behind her, a meaningful look in his eyes, "What does Ruanruan think?"

Qin Ruan had just entered the door when she heard Su Jingshu’s veiled provocations.

The other woman was implying that she lived a disordered life in West City and insinuated that she climbed onto the Huo family for power.

Qin Ruan felt a subtle change, Su Jingshu was ridiculous.

She had no grudge against her, yet she was being targeted.

Qin Ruan’s eyes curved into a beautiful crescent moon, answering the Third Master’s earlier question: "I think Miss Su is right. In this world, apart from the Third Master, there is no other man who could catch my eye.

In Capital City, who doesn’t know how distinguished the Third Master is? He is humble, composed, refined, and elegant. Most importantly, he is charming and enticing, a husband who provides a sense of security! It’s irresistible to any woman."

Qin Ruan’s flattery left the Third Master stunned, his normally composed face revealing surprise.

This was the first time Qin Ruan openly complimented him, although there were some words he didn’t quite understand.

Qin Ruan’s tone lost its usual aloofness and added a hint of soft arrogance, her tender voice matched Su Jingshu’s.

The temperaments of the two women were completely different.

Su Jingshu was dignified and elegant, reminiscent of young ladies from older generations who seldom ventured out. Her every move carried the rigidity of measured propriety.

Yet, Qin Ruan’s aura was by no means inferior. Her sphere was understated and reserved, lacking the impatience of youth but possessing a soulful beauty beyond her years, and her manner was lively and exquisite.

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Su Jingshu turned around surprisingly to look at Qin Ruan, and the two men, Huo Chuan and Lin Hao, standing behind her.

"The Third Mistress has returned, we were just talking about you."

Qin Ruan’s expression remained calm: "Miss Su, it’s better to meet someone in person than to hear about them."

Her tone was distant and indifferent, without any trace of the feigned warmth of the other person.

Qin Ruan looked over Su Jingshu, a faint smile appearing between her delicate eyebrows and eyes, but it did not reach her eyes.

Su Jingshu stood up and said to Qin Ruan with a smile, "Nice to meet you, Third Mistress. Were you talking about the Third Master just now? Forgive me for being blunt, but aren’t you treating the Third Master as a deity?"

With her back to the Third Master, her eyes were full of mockery for Qin Ruan, clearly looking down on her.

She lowered her gaze to Qin Ruan’s belly, the contempt on her gentle face becoming increasingly apparent.

This young girl, who had crawled into the Third Master’s bed, even caught Nangong Chang’s interest. She really could not see what advantage the latter had.

Qin Ruan was unfazed by Su Jingshu’s hostility. Whether this person looked down on her or not did not concern her much.

She flashed Su Jingshu a toothy smile, her beautiful eyes clear and pure.

Qin Ruan gently stroked her belly and said to Su Jingshu in an extra innocent manner, "The Third Master said he would protect me and the child, so he is naturally our guardian."

At this moment, she still had no idea why Su Jingshu was hostile towards her, but as long as it involved the Third Master, she was always right.

It was better to share the crossfire with the Third Master, the damage they both could handle was far less than what she could bear alone.

Huo Yunjiao, with his deep, murky eyes, laid his gaze on Qin Ruan’s slightly bulging belly, and signaled her over, "Ruanruan, come sit."