Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 482: Sixth Master, you should now call Qin Ruan ’Master

Chapter 482: Chapter 482: Sixth Master, you should now call Qin Ruan ’Master

Qin Ruan met the gazing eyes of Jiang Liuye, her beautiful eyes shifting, exuding a flirtatious and seductive light.

She curled her faintly colored lips, her exquisite face revealing a faint smile.

Her demeanor was composed and unhurried, her temperament was elegant and quiet, and her innate indifference and ruthlessness, merged with the previous Qin Xiaowu, were especially sharp.

The pleasant and appealing sound of Qin Ruan’s voice rang out, calmly greeting, "Liuye, long time no see."

A smile appeared on Jiang Liuye’s face, "You’ve become more and more beautiful, it seems you’re doing well."

Qin Ruan smiled and spoke, "Not bad, thanks to Liuye’s blessing."

Jiang Liuye took a deep look at her, his face becoming solemn once again, his gaze falling on Lin Hao.

"You’re still alive and kicking, that’s quite a surprise."

Lin Hao wore a rogue smile on his face, his tone neither slow nor rushed, "Thanks to Liuye’s blessing, I’m still alive."

Jiang Liuye pursed his lips slightly, showing a ruthless smile beneath his austere demeanor, "Whether you live or die has nothing to do with me. If you’re still alive, it means your life is not yet finished."

He was crystal clear about Lin Hao’s whereabouts over the past three years.

That the other party had survived and returned, Jiang Liuye had not heard a whisper of it.

Now, in his eyes, Lin Hao had no trust whatsoever, whether he was a friend or foe remained undetermined for the time being.

Having been with Liuye for a long time, Lin Hao knew him well.

"Liuye, you’re still so cautious."

He knew that Liuye didn’t trust him and was on high alert against him.

Jiang Liuye relaxed his posture, his eyes gentle, "One has to be cautious when dealing with the world, for one might lose their life at any time if they’re not."

Lin Hao shook his head with a smile, reached out to hold Qin Ruan, and walked toward Jiang Liuye.

He seated Qin Ruan side by side with Jiang Liuye, signifying equality.

Neither the previous Qin Xiaowu nor the once highly regarded Lin Hao had the right to sit on equal terms with the city’s top-ranking Liuye.

Jiang Liuye furrowed his brows, his expression unchanging, he had no words about Qin Ruan sitting on equal terms with him.

However, his subordinates standing inside the room revealed hostility towards Qin Ruan and Lin Hao.

This negligible hostility was viewed as trivial by Qin Ruan and Lin Hao.

If it were in the past, Qin Ruan would have kept a low profile, and humbling herself before Liuye wouldn’t have made any difference.

Now she’s Mr. Huo’s woman, she’s Madam Huo.

Regardless of her acceptance or not, as long as she’s Mr. Huo’s woman for a day, she’s seen as the future matriarch of the Huo family in the eyes of others.

She had to keep in mind the face of the Huo Family in everything she did.

Especially knowing that Jiang Liuye was also relying on the Huo Family for survival.

For the sake of hierarchy, the relationship between the Huo Family and the forces beneath them couldn’t be disrupted by her alone, the necessary prestige still had to be upheld.

After seating Qin Ruan, Lin Hao walked in front of Jiang Liuye, "Liuye, how have you been in these three years?"

Jiang Liuye looked up, his sharp and glistening eyes scanning Lin Hao’s body.

The young man before him had been ground down, his demeanor more restrained than it had been three years ago.

Although he seemed to have lost his previous dominating momentum, his inherent ruthlessness had only amplified.

Liuye concealed the displeasure and danger in his eyes, and lamented like a kindly elder, "Without you by my side, it’s like cutting off one of my arms, things are not as good as before."

"You’re flattering me with your words. I’m here to express my deep gratitude to you for your kindness in the past."

"If you ever have any orders in the future, as long as it doesn’t violate righteousness, I will certainly not refuse."

When Lin Hao’s words came out, there was a hint of a smile in Jiang Liuye’s eyes.

These words were beautifully worded.

This directly indicated that Lin Hao was now a free man, able to openly exist under the eyes of the Su family, and even the Huo family.

When Liuye learned that Lin Hao had come to find him, he speculated that Lin Hao had either carved out a path for survival, or had taken refuge with the Su family.

Regardless of which type, neither had any direct relevance to him.

His meeting with Lin Hao was to understand the latter’s purpose for being here.

Jiang Lao Liu, in a teasing mood, like an old fox, joked with Lin Hao: "So, you were abandoned?"

Lin Hao awkwardly touched his nose and said, "It’s not like that. I was lucky to survive, thanks to Qin Ruan."

"Qin Ruan?" Jiang Lao Liu seemed confused.

Lin Hao gently raised his chin towards Qin Ruan, who was sternly reprimanding Josh on the side.

"Qin Xiaowu, she goes by Qin Ruan now."

A moment of surprise passed over Jiang Lao Liu’s face, and his gaze momentarily paused on Qin Ruan.

Qin Ruan sat peacefully beside him, her posture relaxed and elegant, radiating a subdued aura of authority.

Her petite, delicate face was taut as she lowered her voice to say something to the young man beside her, displaying a hint of an elder’s disappointment.

Jiang Lao Liu laughed, the amusement deepening in his eyes.

He rested his head on one hand, his attitude towards Lin Hao becoming more amiable.

"You left three years ago, and less than two years later, Qin Xiaowu also left. Fate seems to have reunited you two out there."

Lin Hao replied vaguely but romantically, "It must be destiny."

After saying that, he flirtatiously pushed back a stray lock of hair hanging over his forehead.

Jiang Lao Liu found Lin Hao’s overbearing attitude amusing. As if Lin Hao never left, he raised his leg to kick him.

"Give you an inch and you take a mile. Where’s your humility?"

Lin Hao skillfully avoided the kick, laughing, "My humility got chewed by a dog. Wasn’t it you who taught me that humility doesn’t fill the belly?"

Jiang Lao Liu feigned an angry expression as he glared at Lin Hao: "Now you’re settling old scores with me, you rascal?"

His attitude appeared to have softened further compared to before.

Still grinning, Lin Hao saw Jiang Lao Liu’s softened stance and began, "Lao Liu, we came here to ask a favor from you..."

"Cousin, I don’t want to be here, let’s go home. It’s getting dark, let’s go home." Josh shook Qin Ruan’s arm, desperate to return home.

He dared not mention the matter of attending the evening appointment at Zhenpin Pavilion.

Qin Ruan gently smiled, "There’s no chance of going home. Before your third uncle gets home, you’re staying in West City."

She ruthlessly shattered Josh’s hopes of going home.

His face hardened. He said, "Cousin, let’s reconsider. This place is obviously not suitable for me. Aren’t you afraid of me causing trouble here?"

"Not at all."

Qin Ruan’s eyebrows raised; she was visibly delighted.

She was truly unafraid of Josh causing any trouble here. What she feared was that he wouldn’t dare to cause any trouble.

Their conversation caught the attention of Jiang Lao Liu and Lin Hao, interrupting the latter from stating the purpose of their visit.

Upon hearing Josh address Qin Ruan as his cousin, there was a momentary crack in Jiang Lao Liu’s calm facade.

He calculated that Qin Ruan would only be about twenty years old now.

Having not seen her for just over a year, the girl had already found someone.

His gaze lingered on the side of Qin Ruan’s face as she spoke to Josh. Her beauty combined with her unusual temperament meant she would attract attention from men everywhere upon leaving West City.

Jiang Lao Liu was filled with an indescribable complexity.

It was as if the water-clear gem he had been protecting in West City had been stolen by someone else once she left—an inexplicable sense of bitterness filled him.

Josh was pleading with Qin Ruan, but he realized something was off about how Jiang Lao Liu was looking her.

He narrowed his eyes to scrutinize the older man, capturing the complexity and regret that flashed across Jiang Lao Liu’s eyes as he looked at his cousin.

Being a man himself, Josh comprehended the meaning of that look in an instant.

This old man has got his sights set on my cousin!

A murderous glint flashes in Josh’s eyes as he glares disdainfully at Mr. Jiang the sixth.

"What are you looking at? Take control of your wandering eyes and stop coveting my cousin!"

His words were blunt and the tone was confrontational.

It was rare for Mr. Jiang the sixth to be called out by a young man over these years.

The grass on the grave of those who dared to disrespect him had already grown and withered multiple times.

Mr. Jiang the sixth lowers his gaze, containing his emotions, "You’re young and vigorous."

He did not deny his past fixation on Qin Ruan. Even with a beauty in front of him now, he still appreciates Qin Ruan.

Mr. Jiang made his intention crystal clear in West City years ago — he wanted Qin Ruan.

He finally lost the bet and promised to protect Qin Ruan worry-free, showing his ability to let go.

Now that Josh has pointed out his thoughts, Mr. Jiang the sixth doesn’t get angry.

He simply lamented that young people grew up too fast.

Whether it was Lin Hao, who had been with him for many years, or Qin Ruan, who had left West City for just over a year, they had changed significantly since they came back.

He was not talking about their clothes, but their aura, the difference that emanated from their bones.

The ethos they had been stained with in West City had been completely obliterated.

There was not a trace of West City left in the two people.

They had no ties with West City anymore, and a gap had silently opened up.

Lin Hao narrowed his eyes, sensing that Mr. Jiang the sixth, who seemed indifferent, was actually angry.

He laughed and intercepted the conversation, explaining to Mr. Jiang, "This kid has never suffered before, and he hasn’t experienced the trials and tribulations of life, so I sent him to West City to grow a heart."

Upon hearing this, Josh immediately blew up.

He violently shakes Qin Ruan’s arm, "I don’t want to! Let’s go back home, cousin!"

"Stop shaking me, I’m getting dizzy."

Qin Ruan lifts her hand to her forehead, her tone somewhat heavy.

Upon realizing that she was pregnant, Josh didn’t dare to act out and let go of Qin Ruan’s arm.

He squats in front of Qin Ruan and earnestly promises, "Cousin, I will behave in the future, please let me off this time."

Qin Ruan looks down, her expression a smirk, as she examines Josh.

Her soft lips part slightly, saying, "If I let you off this time, you won’t learn your lesson, Josh, do you know what your biggest flaw is?"

Josh pouts, "Making friends carelessly and liking to fight."

His two cousins had pointed out this problem to him countless times before.

"Wrong!"

Qin Ruan coldly retorts, "Your biggest flaw is your willfulness! Not only do you have the impatience and restless spirit of young people, but also arrogant and self-conceited! You never think before you act and always assume that with your status and background, no one would dare to harm you!"

Josh opens his mouth to speak, but he’s unable to rebut.

Indeed, his father is from the famous Doyle Family of Yi Country, a prominent local power that’s famous worldwide.

His maternal grandfather is from the renowned Huo Family in the country.

Being the young master of the Doyle Family, while his status is not as noble as his cousin who is the Crown Prince, anyone who wants to harm him has to weigh the potential consequences.

Josh’s face is full of indignation, "Xiao Yujie wouldn’t dare to move against me, he’s just bluffing!"

Even knowing that Xiao Yujie set up a trap for him tonight, Josh remains fearless deep down.

"Good, very good!"

Qin Ruan lets out a laughter out of frustration, "The Xiao Family doesn’t dare to move against you? What gives you the right to make such a statement, who do you think you are?

Capital City is deep water, do you think they wouldn’t make a move against your cousin? How do you think your cousin and I ended up getting our marriage certificate? We were schemed against!"

"This, this can’t be!"

Josh still didn’t know why Qin Ruan had married her third cousin, believing they simply liked each other and got married due to pregnancy.

"Nothing is impossible," Qin Ruan contemptuously looked down at Josh:" Do you think that as the young master of the Doyle Family, with the support of the Huo Family, no one would dare to touch you?"

Josh pursed his lips tightly, his face awkward.

Knowing that he really thought this way, Qin Ruan coldly said: "In West City, no one cares who you are. In their eyes, there’s no such thing as family power, no distinction between humble and noble.

Here, justice is won with fists. Since you like this style of doing things, spend the next few days experiencing what it’s like to truly speak with your fists!"

Having said that, Qin Ruan’s face returned to being gentle, raising her eyes to look at the old man Jiang Six sitting next to her.

"Sixth Master Jiang, I hope my sudden visit is not a bother. I wanted Josh to meet you. I plan to entrust him to Su Wang. As long as he is not missing any limbs and can breathe, you can discipline him as you like."

"No problem, no problem at all."

Old Jiang Six’s face showed a cunning smile like an old fox, his gaze at Josh was full of gentleness.

Josh felt his hair standing on end, like he was being targeted by a venomous snake.

Jiang Six had heard the entire conversation between Qin Ruan and Josh.

The Xiao Family, the Nangong Family, and the Su Family were all among the six great aristocratic families of Capital City.

Jiang Six lowered his gaze, glanced at Qin Ruan’s slightly bulging stomach concealed by her coat. "Seems like Little Five has grown quite capable, having connections with all six great aristocratic families of Capital City. Going by your earlier conversation, are you pregnant?"

Qin Ruan didn’t hide, opening her coat to reveal her slightly bulging belly.

She smiled warmly, "It’s already been four months."

Jiang Six felt an unspeakable emotion at the bottom of his heart.

Then he thought about the Huo Family they had mentioned before, but it felt unlikely. He decided to verify this.

"You mentioned the Huo Family earlier. Is this the same Huo Family that is the head of the four great families in Capital City?"

The probing in his words was obvious.

Qin Ruan lounged in her seat with an air of casual laziness, the trace of a smile playing across her lips.

"Sixth Master Jiang, if I hadn’t left West City, I wouldn’t have known that you were so deeply hidden here."

Jiang Six’s face changes slightly, his sharp gaze fixed intensely on Qin Ruan, not missing any of her facial expressions.

Qin Ruan’s expression was indifferent, her cold face had no expression, bravely meeting his prying gaze.

"Everyone, out!"

Jiang Six suddenly ordered.

His subordinates, who were guarding the room, hurried to exit.

Only Jiang Six, Qin Ruan, Lin Hao and Josh were left in the room.

Jiang Six spoke in a deep voice: "Little Five, let’s not beat around the bush, what’s your status now?"

Qin Ruan’s gaze slightly lowered, contemplating how to introduce her current status.

Jiang Six’s protection of her in West City years ago had spared her much trouble, which was another kind of kindness.

She owed him this kindness, making it difficult for her to speak up and giving her a feeling of taking advantage of him.

Perhaps noticing Qin Ruan’s dilemma, Lin Hao addressed directly: "Sixth Master, given Qin Ruan’s current status, you should address her as ’Master.’"

Jiang Six wore a doubtful expression, not believing what Lin Hao had just said.

His gaze fixed on Qin Ruan, flashing with an eerie light, "Are you with the Huo Family?"

The suspicion in his words, along with his incredulous face, clearly implied that he thought Qin Ruan and Lin Hao were making fun of him.

The Huo Family was a century-old respected family. Even if Qin Ruan, who had been born in West City and had returned to her birth parents’ family, was now among the wealthy, she was not worth mentioning compared to the Huo Family, which controlled supreme power. The gap between them was just too great.

How could Jiang Six believe her?