Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 690: How many lives do you have to covet my man?

Chapter 690: Chapter 690: How many lives do you have to covet my man?

Gongsun Wei, encouraged by Huo Qiang’s smile, dried the nonexistent tears from the corner of her eyes.

She gazed accusingly at Qin Ruan, saying, "I call you Madam Huo out of respect for the Huo family; don’t forget your humble origins."

"A poor woman like you from West City, able to marry into the noble Huo Family, is a blessing accrued from generations of worship, do not take it for granted and show some gratitude."

"Even if Huo Qiang has affairs outside, you’re obligated to protect his dignity and make no scene of shame. You have not an ounce of dignity befitting a lady of note at the helm..."

Gongsun Wei failed to see the change in Huo Qiang’s expression. As she ridiculed Qin Ruan’s status, his handsome face swiftly darkened and his aura became terrifying.

His eyes, like the unfathomable depths of a cold abyss, stared with oppressive intensity at Gongsun Wei, clearly on the brink of losing control.

When did the Huo Family’s affairs become fodder for irrelevant people’s criticisms?

Gongsun Yibo had noted Huo Qiang’s changing expression.

He looked at Gongsun Wei with pity, wiping his face in silence.

This girl had ruined her future.

He had initially planned to have her marry into the family; it now seemed he would have to choose another woman.

Gongsun Wei completed her speech, emitting an aura of holy righteousness, her sanctimonious self-righteousness revealed beneath her skin.

A beaming Qin Ruan asked her, "Have you finished speaking?"

Gongsun Wei, unaware of the impending danger, nodded tearfully.

Under the dim room lighting, Qin Ruan’s exquisite features wore a barely-there smirk, her perfectly flawless beauty lit with unabated splendor.

Her beauty wasn’t just captivating; it was breath-taking. As long as she was present, all eyes would be drawn to her.

Qin Ruan slowly got up, standing upright with her chin raised in a perfect proud arch.

She threw a cold smirk, her eyes fixed on Gongsun Wei, "From what I gathered from your speech, you insinuated that there’s something going on between you and Huo Qiang; and I should be grateful and even step aside for you, right?"

Gongsun Wei’s face filled with panic, yet her eyes betrayed a glimmer of triumphant delight.

She forcefully suppressed her excitement, denying, "No, I didn’t mean that. I wouldn’t..."

However, her heart indeed harbored such thoughts.

Even if Huo Qiang didn’t have long to live, if she could take advantage of the Huo family now, she’d secure a brighter future than marrying into a mediocre family.

Qin Ruan locked her beautiful eyes on Gongsun Wei, nodding in agreement, "So, you mean to say I’m unfit to be Madam Huo and lack the demeanor of a lady born in a noble family?"

"Considering your humble beginnings, I can teach you..."

Before Gongsun Wei could finish, Qin Ruan strode forward, reaching out to grab her hair.

"Ouch! That hurts!" Gongsun Wei cried out in pain.

All eyes in the room turned to Qin Ruan due to her violent action.

Holding on to Gongsun Wei’s hair, Qin Ruan stared at her coldly, "In what capacity do you think you can teach me?"

Gongsun Wei’s scalp hurt due to the forceful pull.

She gasped, then said, "It hurts, let go of me!"

"Let go of you?"

A hint of amusement flashed across Qin Ruan’s dark eyes.

She held Gongsun Wei’s hair, pressing her face onto the table in front of her.

A loud thud echoed through the room, demonstrating the force with which she acted.

The sound shocked Gongsun Yibo, and a chill rose to the back of his teeth.

Qin Ruan patted Gongsun Wei’s cheek and mocked, "We’ve all heard of foot binding, but I’ve never heard of brain binding! Did you forget to bring your brain with you today?"

Gongsun Wei widened her eyes, disbelieving that Qin Ruan would assault her in front of Huo Qiang.

Her lips trembling, she tried to glimpse Huo Qiang’s reaction.

Her view obstructed, she could only glare resentfully at Qin Ruan, "How can you be so vulgar? Members of the Huo Family maintain excellent manners and etiquette; a shrew like you is unworthy of respect."

"Hah!" Qin Ruan scoffed, leaning toward Gongsun Wei.

She stared at her, stating emphatically, "I don’t need their respect. What I want is for them to fear me and to stop eyeing my man!"

Qin Ruan, with one hand still on Gongsun Wei’s head, picked up Gongsun Yibo’s wine glass from the table with the other.

She then generously lavished its contents on Gongsun Wei’s head.

The sound of splashing wine disappeared as quickly as it had arrived.

Gongsun Wei, with her head soaked in expensive wine, was utterly dumbfounded.

This was not enough.

Qin Ruan picked up the teapot from the table, its nozzle pointed at Gongsun Wei’s face.

"Your mind isn’t clear. I’ll help wake you up, so you can stop coveting things you shouldn’t!"

With a slight tip of her hand, water poured from the tea kettle.

"No, don’t! Let go of me!"

Gongsun Wei was from the Gongsun Family after all, and had never been subjected to such disgrace.

She began to cry, struggling to break free.

As she squirmed, tea splashed all over her.

The incredulous Gongsun Yibo watched Qin Ruan, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Who would’ve thought that this seemingly quiet, obedient pregnant woman would resort to such violence?

Her brashness and recklessness were on full display, without the slightest attempt at concealment.

She certainly was...remarkable, unrefined.

Without feigned demurity, she managed to be surprisingly refreshing.

Huo Yunjiao saw Gongsun Wei’s struggles and lightly furrowed her brows.

She looked at Huo Qiang sitting next to her, her seductive lips whispering, "Help her out, don’t let my lady get hurt."

"Yes, master."

Huo Qiang walked up to Qin Ruan and Gongsun Wei.

With both hands, he pressed down on Gongsun Wei so as to make Qin Ruan’s task easier.

Upon emptying the teapot, Qin Ruan put it back on the table.

Soaked in wine and tea, Gongsun Wei’s hair clung together.

Her carefully applied makeup was smudged, her white dress stained with red wine and tea, making for a sight that was anything but pleasing to the eye.

Qin Ruan, unfazed by Gongsun Wei’s soaked appearance, reached out to lift her chin.

"I warned you not to appear before me again; for fear I might mistakenly kill you.

We have an unsettled score between us, and now you dare covet my man. Tell me, how many lives do you have to spare?"

This woman had crossed two of Qin Ruan’s boundaries: cursing Huo Qiang’s short life and attempting to win him over in Qin Ruan’s presence.

She now had no reason to spare this woman.

Gongsun Wei’s eyes reddened, and she trembled with anger.

She stared hatefully at Qin Ruan, "You...you’ve gone too far!"

Qin Ruan squinted, patted Gongsun Wei’s cheek lightly, and chuckled, "You barely qualify as a human, so how can it be considered bullying? Even if I did bully you, what can you do about it, bite me?"

Gongsun Wei was so infuriated her teeth chattered, she shot a glance at Huo Qiang who was sitting nearby.

He remained the picture of elegant nobility, a gentleman of serene composure.

Gongsun Wei protested tearfully, "Huo Qiang, will you just watch as this shrew tarnishes the century-old reputation of the Huo Family?"

Qin Ruan looked up, her deep eyes focused on Huo Yunjiao, ready to see his response.