Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 661: The Fu Family Betrays their Loyalty, Mr. Huo’s Anger Burns Intensely

Chapter 661: Chapter 661: The Fu Family Betrays their Loyalty, Mr. Huo’s Anger Burns Intensely

Nicotine lingered in the air, causing Fu Qiyue to frown slightly before quickly relaxing her brow.

She quietly looked up, her gaze falling on Huo Yirong.

He, however, was not looking at her, but rather at where her father was sitting.

Upon seeing this, Fu Qiyue let out a sigh of relief and lowered her gaze once again, embodying the gentle grace of an ancient lady.

Seeing the reluctance yet obligation of Fu Yueyuan, Huo Yirong chuckled lightly, "Mr. Fu, I understand your predicament.

I will personally discuss the matter with my grandfather, Miss Fu, with her beautiful appearance and gentle temperament, is still quite young and should stay by your side for a few more years."

Huo Yirong took another, deep puff of his cigarette.

The remaining half was placed in the dark ashtray on the table.

Fu Yueyuan did not expect Huo Yirong to decline so straightforwardly.

Though the words were gentle, the message was clear.

Huo Yirong placed his cigarette down and stood up.

His tall stature, protruding above the crowd, and his upright demeanor, radiated an innate nobility.

A bodyguard stepped forward to take the cigarette and lighter from him and returned his wine glass.

Holding his glass, Huo Yirong walked away leisurely.

Seeing him leave, Fu Yueyuan quickly pulled Fu Qiyue’s hand to intercept him.

His forehead wrinkled deeply, with a look of pleasance he lowered his voice, "Mr. Huo, I hope you could look after Yueyue."

"Oh?" Huo Yirong raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Despite advancing years, Fu Yueyuan maintained a youthful appearance and well-preserved figure. He was once quite the handsome man.

Huo Yirong could see the pain in Fu Yueyuan’s face and the defiance in Fu Qiyue’s eyes.

Their expressions all indicating their resistance to the marriage alliance between the Fu and Huo families.

Huo Yirong looked at the pair, unconsciously lifting his chin; the curve of his lips maintained an aloof but well-mannered posture.

Initially, his grandfather proposed this good match. The Fu Family dared not refuse. He understood that.

Now, he had subtly declined, eliminating a problem for them. Yet, they are literally giving it away; this made Huo Yirong somewhat perplexed.

Fu Yueyuan, holding his daughter’s hand, looked uncertain. He spoke softly to Huo Yirong, "My eldest son is not well; I’m afraid he can’t marry Miss Xiao."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yirong’s eyebrows sharpened, and his handsome face took on a stern facade.

The real intention was out; a strategic diversion.

Huo Yirong looked down at the Fu family from his higher position, his eyes gloomy and his voice cold. "Mr. Fu, the marriage between the Xiao and Fu families has been decided. Tonight should be the time to announce the news.

"You back out now, disregarding the Xiao family’s dignity? This is crossing the bridge and destroying it too quickly!"

Fu Yueyuan, looking stern, "Mr. Huo, my eldest son is not a match for Miss Xiao; his poor health may delay her life."

Huo Yirong retorted mercilessly, "In that case, you should have refused before arriving in the Capital City."

Fu Yueyuan was not accustomed to such treatment from the younger generation, his face turned pale.

However, the fault indeed lay with the Fu family in this matter.

He admitted, "Yes, you are right. We never thought that Yinru would cause a problem."

Huo Yirong raised an eyebrow provocatively, "Unable to have children?"

His demeanor was playful, his voice cold and mocking.

Fu Yueyuan’s face twitched slightly as if he’d been slapped.

Before he could respond, Fu Qiyue, her stability shaken, retorted, "No!"

Huo Yirong glanced at her casually. The girl reddened from emotional agitation.

Huo Yirong’s deep voice carried a hint of mockery, his lips slight curve, "If that’s the case, what’s the problem? Achieve your goal and think about being unfaithful?"

"If you want to survive in the Capital City, avoid doing things that are despicable. The marriage between the two families is already confirmed, and it is too late to back out now."

The Fu Family had calculated well, stepping over the Xiao Family to ascend. Now they want to break off the engagement, as if things were that simple.

Fu Qiyue understood, a fierce light erupting from her bright eyes. She could not stand the Fu Family being belittled in such a way.

The fury in this girl’s eyes seemed as though she wanted to burn Huo Yirong to ashes.

Defiantly, she argued, "My elder brother has been trapped by a woman. If he really marries Miss Xiao, it would harm her. The Fu Family isn’t thinking about backing out, we just don’t want to involve innocent people. Don’t tarnish others with your dirty mind."

"Humph!" Huo Yirong’s face grew stern, his thin lips pressed into a tight line.

The deep light in his eyes was frightening, his mocking tone undisguised. "Mr. Fu is quite accustomed to luxuries, is he planning to have a harem even after marriage? Regardless of who the woman is, she cannot stop Xiao Wenrou from marrying into the Fu Family. If you hadn’t accepted earlier that would have been fine. However, since you have, you must proceed with the marriage. There is no room for backing out."

Huo Yirong displayed a mocking smile, the icy light in his eyes piercing through the father-daughter duo of the Fu Family.

Yet, he refrained from saying the cruelest words.

Even if the Fu Family’s son were on the brink of death, he still belongs to Xiao Wenrou.

The four great families and five major aristocratic families, excluding the Fu Family, had always maintained a certain stability over the years.

The Xiao Family, although at the bottom, has been a century-old distinguished family in the Capital City.

Regardless of the personal feuds, there was no reason to make the Xiao Family a laughingstock.

Hearing the firmness in Huo Yirong’s words, Fu Yueyuan no longer concealed matters.

His countenance solemn, he spoke in a grave tone,"Mr. Huo Yirong, it isn’t because the Fu Family does not want to form a marriage alliance. The lady of the Xiao Family is a respectable lady, and as long as she agrees to marry, the Fu family will honor our commitment.

But the problem lies with my eldest son, who has gotten involved with something unclean. A few months ago, Master Hui Cheng of the Nanyin Temple was invited to the south to address the issue."

We thought the problem was resolved, but recently, trouble has stirred up again. If the life of Xiao’s daughter is threatened after marrying into the Fu Family, it would lead to a feud, not a family alliance."

Fu Yueyuan was aware that Xiao Wenrou had previously married into the Nangong Family.

When both families formally agreed to the marriage, the Fu Family had already thoroughly investigated the Xiao Family.

To put it bluntly, the Xiao Family was not much better than the Fu Family who had recently entered the Capital City, they were struggling even more for their existence.

The Xiao Family, after all, was one of the six prominent families. If something happened to Xiao Wenrou in the Fu Family, it would also threaten their standing.

Huo Yirong was shrouded in a frosty air, murmuring in a low voice, "Unclean...things?"

His brows furrowed, his handsome face grew darker.

Master Hui Cheng of Nanyin Temple was quite well-known in the Mysterious Studies World. Although they hadn’t met in person, he was aware of his status.

Some time ago, he did hear that Mr. Fu was unwell.

Huo Yirong seemed doubtful about this, neither fully believing nor disbelieving.

Fu Yueyuan sighed deeply, "Yes, Master Hui Cheng said it was an unclean haunting. Yinru was completely fine for several months, but after arriving in the Capital City, he was troubled again. This time it resulted in the loss of a life. A servant girl tried to approach Yinru... and the next day she met with disaster, found dead."

Following this, another woman who got close to Yinru also had a mishap. Although she didn’t die, she had a major accident and is still lying in the hospital."

Huo Yirong found this amusing and slowly smirked, "Is the Fu family’s son being pursued by a female specter that yearns for a tragic love story?"

Despite Huo Yirong’s teasing, Fu Yueyuan did not lose his temper.

He exhaled heavily and circled back to the crux of the matter, "Mr. Huo Yirong, Yinru cannot marry Miss Xiao. If someone dies as a result of bringing her into the family, it will have a great impact on both families."

As a long-time figure of authority, his words and actions were laced with a subdued sense of prestige.

Fu Yueyuan, holding his little daughter’s hand, approached Huo Yirong, "The Huo Family’s old master hopes second young master forms a bond with my little daughter. If you are interested in my daughter, why not form a marriage alliance between our families?"

The hand Huo Yirong had at his side moved slightly as his gaze focused on Fu Qiyue’s face.

Her cheeks were slightly puffed, her eyes unwaveringly met his, traces of her previous irritation still lingering.

In that moment when their eyes met, Fu Qiyue’s heart throbbed and she quickly averted her gaze.