Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 473: The Third Master Abstains, Zhenpin Pavilion Emerges

Chapter 473: Chapter 473: The Third Master Abstains, Zhenpin Pavilion Emerges

Qin Ruan’s deep eyes fixed on the three characters of Zhenpin Pavilion, a layer of crushed ice tinting the gentleness in her pupils like a chilly, unfathomable abyss.

Zhenpin Pavilion was gorgeously embellished, and these three words prompted her to envision the oppressing grey scene that lay inside.

Behind the glitz and glamour was a world filled with darkness, filth, and depravity.

Qin Ruan raised her eyes, and looked solemnly at Josh, "Have you been here?"

"Yeah! It’s such a fun place!"

Josh was still imbued with the joy of sharing and hadn’t noticed Qin Ruan’s unease.

Qin Ruan asked calmly, "What’s inside?"

"There are so many fun activities - shooting, boxing, gambling, and plenty of handsome men and beautiful women!"

Josh slid his finger across his phone screen to bring up another photo.

Qin Ruan saw girls in provocative uniforms with bunny ears on their heads on the screen.

Not all of them looked happy; three out of the five girls seemed to be in pain.

"Look at these beautiful girls. And there’s more ..."

Josh swiped on his screen again to reveal muscular men with determined and dainty features.

The men were also scantily clad, especially around certain areas that accentuated their attributes.

Seeing Josh’s images made Qin Ruan frown even more as she said "Josh, do you know where this place is?"

"I know, it’s same as Yejue Club, a place for people to have fun.

Their boxing ring is my favorite, without the holdbacks found elsewhere, it gets the blood pumping.

Third cousin-in-law, you used to roll with the punches as well, why don’t we sneak out and go there? Your husband will definitely not know."

Josh was still enthusiastically trying to lure Qin Ruan to play at Zhenpin Pavilion.

"Hmmmm... "

Lin Hao, standing near the display cabinet at a distance, coughed quietly at Josh’s words.

Josh turned around and studied Lin Hao.

This person was unfamiliar to him, but if he was in the Huo residence, he must be on their side.

Lin Hao gently spoke to Josh, "Young Master, the madam is pregnant and it’s not convenient for her to go to such places."

Zhenpin Pavilion, he knew it all too well.

He was acutely aware of the kind of crowd it attracted.

Whether they were old or young, adults or children, the older ones once held important positions, the young men and women mostly lived comfortable lives and enjoyed the luxury of familial wealth.

They were not physically shackled at Zhenpin Pavilion, but they had lost their freedom. They were forced into whatever they did.

Being alive in Zhenpin Pavilion was the greatest tragedy of their lives.

Lin Hao’s reminder caused Josh’s face to change dramatically.

He had completely forgotten about this.

Josh only knew that Qin Ruan had been a brawler in West City, just like him.

That made him unexpectedly fond of Qin Ruan, his third cousin-in-law.

This was why he wanted to take her along to his newfound playground.

Josh stared at Qin Ruan’s stomach, his handsome face crumpled.

He asked in surprise, "It doesn’t feel like much time has passed, Third Cousin-in-law, how is your belly getting so big?"

Qin Ruan gently touched her abdomen, not letting Josh’s change of topic distract from her question before.

"Josh, do you know that Zhenpin Pavilion belongs to the Nangong Family?"

"I do."

Josh nodded obediently, his excitement fading.

He was somewhat aware of the deep-rooted conflicts between the major forces in Capital City.

The Huo Family and Nangong Family were overtly cordial but covertly they were trying to outsmart each other. This type of situation was all too common.

The Doyle Family had considerable power in Yi Country and were internationally renowned. The family encountered many problems every year.

Endless internal competition and regular chaos from their adversaries.

He did not understand why his father, who was the head of the Doyle Family, didn’t just obliterate their enemies once and for all or clean up the family’s internal issues.

Josh had once asked his father this question.

Knowing that his son was not the brightest, his father only told him that some issues could not be resolved at their root.

Qin Ruan leaned back lazily on the couch, her hand supporting her head as she looked at Josh, scrutinizing him.

His remorse was clearly written on his face.

Without asking, Qin Ruan knew that Josh regretted sharing this joy with her.

The scolding that had been on the tip of her tongue remained unspoken when she saw Josh’s disappointment.

Qin Ruan asked, "Did you go there alone?"

Josh mistakenly thought that she was interested, "No, someone took me there. There wasn’t anything messy."

This ’messy’ had a broad range of implications.

Qin Ruan was not interested in this; she wanted to know who took Josh to Zhenpin Pavilion and for what purpose.

"A new friend?"

Josh looked completely astonished, "Exactly! How do you know everything, Third Cousin-in-law?!"

Qin Ruan smiled quietly, her gaze swiping over Lin Hao.

Seeing Josh’s response, Lin Hao’s expression subtly changed.

Josh was part of the Huo Family, and he was not very familiar with the complexities of Capital City.

If someone with malicious intentions tried to manipulate him, who knew what might happen?

The Nangong Family and the Su Family were now daring enough to plot against the third master in secret. In their eyes, Josh might not even matter.

As Qin Ruan was rubbing her slightly long fingernails, she said indifferently to Josh, "I won’t be able to go to Zhenpin Pavilion because it’s not convenient for my body.

I won’t stop you from going there to have fun, but next time when you plan to go, let me know in advance, just in case. Can you do that at least?"

Josh cheerfully raised his hand, "Of course! There are so many people there, no one would notice me."

His fondness for Qin Ruan was growing by the minute.

Qin Ruan wouldn’t stop him from doing anything unlike his cousins.

On the contrary, she always took the opportunity to give him a long lecture on morals.

Most of which he did not understand, they were as monotonous as monk chanting, making him feel sleepy.

In a cheerful mood, Josh quickly said, "Third Cousin-in-law, I have made plans to go to Zhenpin Pavilion tonight. I initially wanted to take you there, but unfortunately, you can’t currently go there due to your physical condition."

He looked down at Qin Ruan’s stomach, his face filled with regret.

As if Qin Ruan were missing out on a vital experience in her life.

Qin Ruan smiled gently, her face showing a faint smile, "No problem, there will be opportunities to go there in the future."

She reminded Josh, "I won’t stop you from going, but don’t stir up trouble. Neither my husband nor his father are around lately. If something happens to you, it will upset the Master, and no one will be able to protect you."

Josh raised his hand again, solemnly promising, "I guarantee not to cause trouble, I’m just there to have fun, absolutely won’t be a bother!"

"That’s good, call me anytime if something comes up, don’t think about using your fists to solve the problem."

"Okay, I understand."

After repeatedly reassuring her, Josh left.

When his figure disappeared from the doorway, Qin Ruan’s smile faded.

She wore a solemn expression on her face, and her deep eyes glanced at Lin Hao, "Did Huo Chuan leave any instructions about Josh before leaving, does he have anyone to protect him?"