Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 514: As a Married Man, the Third Master Takes on the Responsibility of His Old Father

Chapter 514: Chapter 514: As a Married Man, the Third Master Takes on the Responsibility of His Old Father

Huo Yirong wore a deceptively casual smirk as he fixed his deep gaze onto the austere visage of Huo Yunjiao.

As if he had found a weakness, he sneered, "Hear this, you said anyone who enters the Punishment Hall would have no room for mercy.

How come you change your tune when it comes to your little sister? Does your face hurt, third brother?"

Huo Yunjiao’s mouth twitched almost imperceptibly. His voice was deep and gentle: "If Ruanruan ever makes a mistake one day, it’s because I did not teach her well.

Since it’s my responsibility, I will naturally not let her bear it. Even if punishment is due, it should be meted out to me."

The smug expression on Huo Yirong’s face faded.

He looked surprised, his face displaying disbelief.

He looked at Huo Yunjiao as if he were a stranger.

After a while, a low curse slipped from his lips.

If the old man heard this, he would be hopping mad at Huo Yirong again.

It took Huo Yirong quite a while to regain his voice: "Third brother, are you treating Qin Ruan as a child? Can you shoulder this responsibility for her?"

"Since Ruanruan is with me, it is my duty to help her become better. If anything is wrong with her, it’s my fault."

Huo Yunjiao’s tone was serious, with no hint of humor.

Huo Yirong didn’t know what to say anymore.

If he used to think his third brother was a henpecked husband,

Now, he feels that his third brother not only bears the responsibility of a husband to Qin Ruan but also carries the heart of an old father.

...

Capital City, Huo Family.

Qin Ruan was standing at the door of a small building, wrapped in a fluffy jacket.

Her beautiful eyes were fixed on the slow-approaching vehicle in the distance.

Just a moment ago, Qin Mei had called her to inform her that he was already entering the Huo Mansion.

The car Qin Mei was in stopped steadily below the steps of the small building.

Before Lin Hao could get out of the driver’s seat, the door of the backseat was opened from the inside.

Qin Mei got out of the car, cradling a snow-white cat, uncontaminated by any other hue.

His eyes instantly landed on Qin Ruan standing on the steps.

Qin Mei’s face was split with a huge grin: "Ruanruan, I’m here!"

Qin Ruan curved her lips into a small smile. Seeing her brother’s rough handling of the cat, she sympathized with the feline in his arms.

Most people who hold cats gently support them with both hands, allowing the cat to balance snugly between their arms and their palms.

But her brother was different; he held the cat by the neck, pushing its head down and keeping its bottom high in air.

What strange technique was this?

Qin Ruan pulled her fluffy jacket around her and gracefully descended the steps.

"Brother, be gentle with Xueqiu. After all, it’s a Cat Demon. Just because it has chosen to acknowledge you, you can’t bully it."

"What?!"

Qin Mei stopped in his tracks.

His face was incredulous, utterly astonished.

His sister was actually criticizing him over a cat.

Ever since Xueqiu came into his life, he had been looked down upon every day.

His father and elder brother now valued Xueqiu much more than him.

Now, even his only little sister didn’t stand by him.

This left Qin Mei feeling quite downcast.

He looked aggrieved as he roughly grabbed Xueqiu by the neck.

"Ruanruan, it likes the way I was holding it just now. I used to carry it like this by the neck, and since it didn’t like it, I was kind enough to cradle it."

Qin Ruan approached Qin Mei and looked down at Xueqiu, who was being held by the neck, its head tilted at her.

Its emerald green eyes were truly beautiful.

Just like gemstones, with an alluring power that one could lose themselves in.

Cat Demons are known to steal souls and enchant minds.

When her brother was seduced by it initially, he had his soul stolen.

Qin Ruan averted her gaze, and Qin Mei’s aggrieved expression came into view.

She explained, laughing: "You’ve never had a cat before, so you don’t know their nature. They’re quite lazy and like to enjoy themselves.

Whether you were cradling Xueqiu as you were earlier or holding it like this, it will be uncomfortable."

"I’m uncomfortable too."

Qin Mei muttered, flinging Xueqiu in his hand carelessly, actions neither gentle nor respectful.

"I am too good to it, this fellow is just too lazy!"

As he said that, he stuffed Xueqiu into Qin Ruan’s arms.

"Meow!!!"

Xueqiu, who was obediently settled in Qin Mei’s hand, suddenly let out a sharp shriek.

It flailed its four limbs in the air, its body wavering backward, seeming to reject being close to Qin Ruan.

Qin Ruan narrowed her eyes, observing Xueqiu’s extreme reaction.

She vocalized her refusal: "Don’t give it to me. I’m still carrying a baby. My body is getting heavier. It’s a burden to hold this creature. Come into the room with me."

Xueqiu is now bonded to its master.

Its caution is higher than that of most animals.

Especially for people like her with supernatural abilities, it poses a certain threat to the Cat Demon.

She can understand Xueqiu’s fear of her.

As for what her brother said earlier about Xueqiu wanting to find refuge with her and have her adopt him.

Qin Ruan didn’t believe it.

Her aura doesn’t harmonize with Xueqiu’s.

It’s not just Xueqiu that fears her, Qin Ruan feels an instinctive repulsion towards creatures like Xueqiu, the Demon kind.

Being endowed with the Nether Divine Power, she has an innate desire to obliterate all wicked beings in the world.

Qin Mei, once again, cradled Xueqiu, who he had been holding in his hands.

Despite verbally complaining about Xueqiu’s inadequacies, in light of Qin Ruan’s words, the way he held Xueqiu this time showed a noticeable increase in patience.

Young Master Qin even kindly allowed Xueqiu to find the most comfortable position to lie lazily in his arms.

Xueqiu lay in Qin Mei’s arms, its head against his forearm, tail curled up.

"Meow-"

It even made a contented purring sound.

Qin Mei lowered his head and said menacingly, "You little liar, you said earlier you were going to seek refuge with Ruanruan, but look at your cowardly behavior just now!"

"Meow!"

Xueqiu stiffened slightly, making a vocal retort.

Even when its lies were exposed, it remained firm in its denial.

"Little liar!"

Qin Mei wouldn’t listen to its objection. In his heart, Xueqiu had completely lost his trust..

Qin Ruan walked back into the room, took off her fluffy coat and handed it to the waiting servant.

"Have a seat."

Qin Ruan motioned to Qin Mei, who had just walked in, to sit on the couch next to her.

Just as Qin Mei sat down, he tossed Xueqiu onto the floor.

As soon as Xueqiu landed on all fours, it darted onto the sofa.

It looked at Qin Mei as if to say, "Stupid human, how could you put me, the Cat, on the floor."

Qin Mei glanced around the spacious hall.

All the precious items and luxurious decorations in the room showcased a European retro style.

Qin Mei couldn’t help but exclaim, people with money and power indeed have different tastes and frames of mind.

"This place is so big, it’s kind of lonely, Ruanruan, aren’t you scared to sleep alone at night?"

Qin Ruan had her eyes on Xueqiu, elegantly sitting on the sofa.

It was like the nobility of the cat kingdom, whether it was its meowing sound or its comportment, all demonstrated good manners.

Hearing her brother’s question, she casually replied, "I’m used to it."

In fact, this small building, seemingly deserted, was guarded by the Huo Family’s Hidden Guard twenty-four hours a day.

It can be said that this small building is the highest security level within the Huo Mansion.

Qin Mei could tell Qin Ruan’s indifferent attitude.

He turned to look at her, only to find that her attention was not on him at all, but on Xueqiu.

Qin Mei had resigned himself to the fact.

Whether it was in front of his father and elder brother at home, or here with Qin Ruan, Xueqiu was always more popular than him.

Seeing Qin Ruan still looking at Xueqiu, Qin Mei asked her, "Ruanruan, are you quite interested in Xueqiu?"

"I guess so, just curious."

Upon hearing that Qin Ruan was interested in Xueqiu, Qin Mei generously said, "I will give it to you then."

Xueqiu: "Meow! Meow Meow!!"

Qin Ruan: "No!"

Both human and cat simultaneously protest.