Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 497: Unless there’s an exception, she’ll be the future matriarch of the Huo Family

Chapter 497: Chapter 497: Unless there’s an exception, she’ll be the future matriarch of the Huo Family

Qin Ruan lowered her gaze, recalling the scene when Xiao Yujie left.

He obviously came with a wounded left leg, but he left limping on the right.

She raised the corner of her lips in a mocking smile, lifting her eyes to face Rong Menglan, who stood outside the car.

"You mean to say, even if Josh came tonight, Xiao Yujie wouldn’t touch him?"

Her voice was filled with cynicism and there wasn’t an attempt to hide it. It would be hard for Rong Menglan to pretend not to notice.

He reluctantly nodded, "He indeed wanted to scare Young Master Josh."

Though this statement seemed unlikely, it was the truth.

Qin Ruan smiled with a frozen glow in her eyes, "Do you take me for a three-year-old child?"

Rong Menglan frowned, he just didn’t want Qin Ruan to bear a grudge against Xiao Yujie today.

After all, some matters only appear on the surface. The tussle between Xiao Yujie and Josh had its underlying reasons.

Currently, both the second and third masters of the Huo family were not in Capital City, and if Qin Ruan chose to retaliate against the Xiao Family now, they would be in a passive position.

From the moment Qin Ruan stepped forward for Josh tonight, Rong Menglan had seen it.

Qin Ruan had begun to step into the core of the Huo Family.

Only the legitimate members had the right to control the Huo family’s Hidden Guard.

Previously, those who had mistaken the depth behind this, saying Qin Ruan would be driven out of the Huo Family, this is simply impossible.

Being accepted by the Huo family and even entrusted with the family’s aces indicated the enormous leap in her status.

She was fully accepted by the Huo family. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Qin Ruan was set to be the future Madam of the Huo Family.

The Madam of the Huo family, a position that every woman would envy.

The power she would control in the future would also overrule that of the royal power.

Rong Menglan, with a muted expression said to Qin Ruan, "Madam Huo, Yujie’s injury isn’t as severe as it seems. He does not harbor an irreparable enmity with Josh. Tonight’s setup was merely to save face. He wouldn’t harm a hair on Josh’s head. If he intended to harm him, I wouldn’t have been invited. The Rong family, being amongst the six aristocratic families, would never put themselves in danger. If Yujie did anything to Josh, it would certainly affect the Rong family. Given that I could make it here today, it is certain that Xiao Yujie wouldn’t act against Young Josh."

Qin Ruan looked indifferent, a slight, shallow smile appearing in her eyes.

She responded leisurely, "This is our first meeting, why should I believe your words?"

Rong Menglan was good at reading a person’s emotions, he could see Qin Ruan had softened her stance.

He smiled, saying, "I believe that Madam Huo is intelligent. You now have control over the Huo family’s Hidden Guard, which must be a right given to you by the Third Master. The Third Master is a person with wide perspectives and far-reaching strategies. He would not acknowledge an ordinary person."

Qin Ruan’s face radiated with amusement, her eyes gleaming with joy.

It was undeniable that Rong Menglan, who seemed as humble and polite as jade, said things that were pleasing.

Not only did he praise the Third Master, but he also flattered her.

Qin Ruan’s eyes curved into a smile, "Rong is skilled with words."

"Madam Huo is too kind," he replied.

Rong Menglan exhaled, relieved. As long as Xiao Yujie did not attract Qin Ruan’s attention, it would be fine.

He was aware of Qin Ruan’s background. She was notoriously ruthless in West City, dealing with her enemies in the simplest and most brutal manner.

Qin Ruan lowered her eyes, her fingertips turning cold. She spoke slowly, "I know Xiao Yujie was faking his injured leg. He came limping on his left foot and left limping on his right. Unless I was blind, I would have noticed."

Rong Menglan was startled, he had not noticed.

Tonight, his attention had been fixed on Qin Ruan.

This woman was not only stunning but she also had a quality that drew people in.

She seemed righteous yet nefarious, making him unable to see through her.

Listening to Qin Ruan’s words, Rong Menglan perceived something new about her.

This woman had a keen mind. She seemed naïve but was actually very mature.

The last bit of anxiety in Rong Menglan’s heart faded and he appeared relaxed.

"Madam Huo has keen eyesight," he acknowledged.

Qin Ruan laughed curtly, "Enough, you can go. As long as Xiao Yujie does not lay a finger on Josh, I don’t care what he does."

A genuine smile appeared on Rong Menglan’s face. "I thank Madam Huo on behalf of Yujie."

Qin Ruan waved her off, not responding to him.

At this moment, Rong Jing also finally realized something unusual.

Seeing his cousin, who was the legitimate heir and tabbed as the future leader of the Rong family, behave in such a humble manner in front of Qin Ruan was surprising.

Rong Jing began to search his memory, wondering if he had missed something.

Observing Qin Ruan with his cousin, every glance seemed loaded with subtle meanings.

After bidding farewell to Qin Ruan, Rong Menglan pulled the thoughtful Rong Jing and left.

The two brothers hurried toward the parking lot.

The Hidden Guard standing outside saw the people of the Rong family leave and gently closed the car door for Qin Ruan.

Parking area.

Rong Menglan had just reached his car when Rong Jing suddenly asked, "Cousin, who is Qin Ruan, really?"

"You knew her, don’t you know who she is?"

Rong Menglan’s tone was icy, devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

He got into the car, his face turning cold.

Just as he started the car, Rong Jing opened the passenger door and quickly got in.

The car started, but Rong Menglan didn’t rush to leave.

He turned his gaze, glancing at Rong Jing’s puzzled face.

He asked in a stern voice, "The Guardian Spirit of the Rong Family, it was Qin Ruan who found it, right?"

Rong Jing nodded, "Yes, when father was targeted last time and almost ... it was Qin Ruan who came and got us out of trouble. Without the Guardian Spirit for protection, I am afraid we would not have been able to hold on until Qin Ruan’s arrival. Cousin, who exactly is Qin Ruan?"

Rong Menglan patted Rong Jing’s head, revealing Qin Ruan’s identity, "Qin Ruan now belongs to the first-class aristocratic Huo family in Capital City. She is the wife of the Third Master Huo. If nothing goes wrong, she will be the mistress of the Huo family in the future."

"..." Rong Jing was dumbfounded.

His eyes were wide, his mouth opening and closing, but he couldn’t utter a word.

Seeing his cousin’s shocked, incredulous and complex expression, Rong Menglan chuckled, "How did you become acquainted with Madam Huo?"

Rong Jing recalled his messy disagreements with Qin Ruan and subconsciously licked his lips.

He told his cousin about the incident where he had exposed those compromising photos and videos. He also mentioned that he was almost tricked by Han Kexin into having an unspeakable experience with Qin Ruan, and his visit to the Huo mansion that was arranged by the Second Master Huo.

After listening to him, Rong Menglan’s expression turned strange.

When he looked at Rong Jing, it was as if he was meeting this cousin for the first time.

He would have to admit, he had gained a new understanding of this cousin.

He almost bumped into the wife of the Huo’s Third Master, was invited to the Huo mansion by the Second Master and even managed to leave unscathed.

And now, he had even become friendly with the wife of the Huo’s Third Master.

Or should it be said that they were ... friendly?

Otherwise, why would someone unrelated to them step forward to protect Rong Jing and his father?