Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 737: I Can’t Afford to Offend the Huo Family, Nor Can I Stop Qin Ruan

Chapter 737: Chapter 737: I Can’t Afford to Offend the Huo Family, Nor Can I Stop Qin Ruan

Chapter 737: I can’t afford to offend the Huo family, or stop Qin Ruan

The next day, Huo Yirong got up and had breakfast as usual, handling official business and scanning through documents.

After finishing his work, he called for Song Qing to be brought to him.

He hadn’t forgotten about last night’s incident, intending to hold someone accountable.

The memory of being submerged in water, suffocating, struggling hard yet gradually depleting her physical strength, made Song Qing tremble all over.

These recollections returned to her mind, exposing her vulnerability.

She did not respond to Huo Zhi’s words.

The mistake had been made, and it was irreparable.

Being able to stay now was already the biggest blessing for her.

Huo Zhi, devoid of any emotion, continued to dress while gazing at Song Qing, his voice slightly deep, "Last night, when Sir said he was going to give you to He Mingjin, it was merely a casual remark. I’ve been by his side for so many years, I’ve been ’given away’ countless times, but here I am, perfectly fine.

The He family, too, is a prestigious and influential family, comparable to the Huo Family. Sister Qing, you should have trusted him more last night. He would never use his subordinates to gain any advantage, he has never done it in all these years."

Upon hearing this, Song Qing’s eyes trembled slightly.

She slowly turned around, a resolute and solemn look in her eyes. "I understand. I will never make such a mistake again."

Huo Zhi exhaled in relief upon hearing this, his tense expression also relaxing a bit.

"You can go. Madam must be waiting anxiously."

...

Returning to their residence, Huo Yirong and Qin Ruan turned their children over to the nanny.

The two little ones did not cry or fuss, as if they knew their mother had important matters to attend and were peacefully taken away by the nanny.

Qin Ruan went into the dressing room and quickly changed into loose and comfortable casual clothes.

She held a loosely-fit white down jacket in her hand, while typing quickly on her mobile phone with the other.

The Elder Lord standing by the floor-to-ceiling window heard the noises from the dressing room and slowly turned his gaze.

Feast his eyes on a casually dressed Qin Ruan, he found her truly mesmerizing.

As an elder living on the top, the Lord remained elegant all the times. His presence was indeed intimidating.

He possessed an inner noble grace, and an unprovoked authority.

Qin Ruan met the Elder Lord’s somber and unreadable face, sensing something was amiss.

She put away her phone, walked towards him, "What’s wrong?" Her voice was soft, containing a trace of anxiety and worry.

The Lord’s seemingly calm and emotionless face thawed in an instant, much like the spring melting the ice.

The corner of his lips curled in an elegant-smile, he gently ruffled Qin Ruan’s hair, his voice as gentle as ever, "Come home early and please don’t get hurt."

"Got it."

Qin Ruan let out a sigh of relief, flashing an obedient smile.

"Go on."

This time, the Elder Lord didn’t accompany her downstairs.

He stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, bathing in the sunlight, and watched as Qin Ruan left with a gentle gaze.

Qin Ruan left under his watchful yet unreadable gaze, full of mixed and profound thoughts.

As the bedroom door closed, the Lord bent over slightly.

He let out a stifled cough, his slender and pale fingers covering his lips, only to reveal drops of bright red blood seeping through the gaps.

The crimson drops stained the carpet of the bedroom.

One by one...

Soon, a patch of the noble and elegant patterned carpet was wet with blood.

Qin Ruan, who had left, didn’t notice the unusual state of the lord.

She rushed downstairs, her fingers still tapping swiftly on the screen of her mobile phone.

Downstairs, Song Qing had been waiting for a while.

Seeing Qin Ruan walking over with her head low, focused on her phone, she respectfully greeted, "Madam."

Qin Ruan responded coldly and continued walking past her.

Outside, Lin Hao was leaning against a luxurious car.

When he saw Qin Ruan, he tossed the cigarette he was smoking onto the ground and put it out with his toe.

He opened the car door and sat in the driver’s seat.

Following Qin Ruan, Song Qing quickened her steps and opened the car door for her.

After getting into the car, Qin Ruan took off her down jacket and started tapping on her phone screen.

Song Qing closed the car door and then dutifully sat in the passenger seat.

She and Lin Hao exchanged glances, lightly nodded, a greeting had been exchanged.

"Madam, where are we going?"

Lin Hao’s husky voice echoed from the front after smoking.

Qin Ruan handed over the address she had obtained from Ling Zeheng on her phone to Lin Hao, "Go here, do you know the way?"

"Yes."

Lin Hao started the car and drove away swiftly.

...

In the city center, in a serene apartment complex.

Inside a certain building, in a dim bedroom with the curtains drawn.

The woman lying on the bed opened her drowsy eyes, scanning her surroundings.

The only source of light in the room came from the brightness peering in through the curtain’s gap. The bed stood in the shadow of that light.

The familiar yet alien environment caused a flash of puzzlement in the newly awakened eyes of the woman.

Her eyes were filled with bewilderment, and her gaze dimmed as if she was recalling something.

"Awake now?" A warm voice resonated in the room. To Ling Xiaoxuan, it sounded as startling as thunder in the quiet environment.

She looked towards the source of the voice.

The man sitting on the edge of the bed was calmly staring at her.

Ling Xiaoxuan raised her hand to rub her temples, relaxing her expression and asked familiarly, "Didn’t you go to work today?"

The man sitting on the chair at the bedside switched on a dim orange lamp on the nightstand, "Someone’s coming to see you—your junior from school, Qin Ruan."

Ling Xiaoxuan’s fingers paused slightly, her voice slightly hoarse, "Does she know I’m here?"

The dim orange light came on, revealing the face of the man sitting on the edge of the bed.

His facial features were good, gentle and elegant, with a very mild temperament.

However, there was no smile in his eyes. Even though his temperament and appearance were amicable, the coldness in his gaze gave off an unsettling feeling.

He was Lei Ning, the dentist Qin Ruan and Ling Zeheng had discussed.

Lei Ning stroked Ling Xiaoxuan’s messy hair with a smile, "If the Huo family wants to find you, it’s not hard for them. I can’t hide you."

Ling Xiaoxuan’s eyelashes trembled slightly, and her heartbeat quickened.

A look of panic crossed her face. She reached out to grab the hand Lei Ning had placed on her head, pleading, "I don’t want to see her, I don’t want to see anyone."

Her voice was firm, filled with unspeakable fear.

"Xiaoxuan..." Lei Ning sighed, wanting to say something, seeing Ling Xiaoxuan’s pitiful expression, he fell silent.

Ling Xiaoxuan held his hand tightly, her voice urgent, "You promised to help me, I don’t want to see anyone, you promised!"

Lei Ning remained expressionless, "Are you planning on hiding for the rest of your life?"

"Why not?"

This self-evident attitude was almost laughable.

Lei Ning pursed his lips, "Xiaoxuan, I’ve been waiting for you, striving for the chance to be with you."

The pair of hands holding Lei Ning’s gradually loosened.

Ling Xiaoxuan clutched her blanket, lowered her head, and remained silent.

Lei Ning lowered his gaze as if he hadn’t noticed her little action, his tone was gentle, "I can’t afford to offend the Huo family. If Qin Ruan wants to come, I can’t stop her, Xiaoxuan, you need to give me an answer."

"I, I..."

Ling Xiaoxuan stammered for a while without articulating a complete sentence.

Lei Ning. "These past few months should have given you a clear idea of what you want. I want to be with you, but I won’t force you. There are some things you have to face.

Your uncle knows you’re here with me. He’s getting engaged, did you know that? Qin Ruan knows you’ve been missing for a month and she’s on her way here. Xiaoxuan, you’ve nowhere left to hide."

The hands clutching the blanket started to tremble slightly.

Lei Ning reached out, his touch gentle as he caressed Ling Xiaoxuan’s head, "Facing reality is better than avoiding. No matter what decision you make, Xiaoxuan, I hope you can come out and live for yourself."

After saying this, he got up and left without any hesitation.

Ling Xiaoxuan sat on the bed without moving.

Her body was tense, and her hand clenching the blanket was shaking vigorously.

She was apparently upset by something Lei Ning had said.

After an unknown amount of time, a mocking laughter echoed in the room.

Ling Xiaoxuan barefooted, dashed out of the bedroom.

Knowing Lei Ning was standing in the living room pouring water, she rushed over and held him tight by the waist.

"Lei Ning, you promised to save me. You can’t abandon me."

Lei Ning put down the glass of water on the table and said with a sigh, "Xiaoxuan, do you remember what I told you when I hypnotized you?"

"Hmm," a muffled voice echoed from behind him.

"Everything was true, the only thing that wasn’t was your feelings towards me. If you still want me to save you, there’s only one way—marry me and give up your feelings for him."

Ling Xiaoxuan talked hurriedly, as if clinging to a lifeline, "Then let’s get married!"