Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 769: Master Huo: Readily welcome, fulfilling Madam’s request

Chapter 769: Chapter 769: Master Huo: Readily welcome, fulfilling Madam’s request

Fearing being dragged to see the Blood Clan, Qin Mei picked up Xueqiu beside him and stood up.

His voice was calm, "Lu Yichen invited me to Yejue tonight. I need to go home and change my clothes and drop by the company to see my elder brother."

Qin Ruan didn’t understand, "What do you need to see your elder brother for?"

Qin Mei’s face clouded over, "My uncle has been sentenced to three years. Gao Lanyue, the woman, made another scene at our house last night. Luckily, Dad wasn’t home, or there would have been another argument."

Gao Lanyue, Qin Anmin’s wife, was a typical tiger wife and a selfish, money-grubbing woman.

Qin Ruan knew that Qin Anmin was arrested. Her elder brother had tolerated him for a long time.

When Han Xian and Han Kexin died, Qin Jingcen started to gather evidence of the embezzlement the uncle had been doing over the years. The total sum was so large it was enough for a prison sentence.

Of course, this doesn’t include familial disgrace.

Qin Anmin, as Qin Anguo’s elder brother, had hooked up with Han Xian. That was just disgraceful.

It seems that a three-year sentence is letting him off easy.

Qin Ruan asked with a frown, "Who possesses the shares of Qin Group owned by my uncle now?"

Qin Mei didn’t expect her to ask that. His gaze somewhat evasive, he said, "They should have been with Gao Lanyue, but they’re now with our elder bro."

"Huh?" Qin Ruan sensed something amiss, "What did elder bro do?"

Thinking of his brother’s detestable but satisfying tactics, Qin Mei said in a low voice, "Used some underhanded means to trick Gao Lanyue’s shares back."

Qin Ruan didn’t know what to think, her eyes widened in disbelief.

After a moment, she exclaimed in shock, "Elder bro made such a huge sacrifice?!"

She remembered Gao Lanyue. Although she still had her charms, in comparison to their cultured elder brother, how could he... lower himself?

Qin Mei was startled. Looking at the expression on his sister’s face, he finally realized something, his face contorted in disbelief.

"Ruanruan, what are you thinking about?"

He almost wanted to shake Qin Ruan’s brain, to clear her mind.

Qin Ruan blinked innocently, "You said that elder bro tricked the shares back, right?"

"It’s not exactly trickery..." Qin Mei couldn’t explain clearly, "Our brother was behind it, he didn’t do it himself, he got someone else to do it."

"Oh—" Qin Ruan’s tone was light, but with some anticipation.

She didn’t seem to care now that her brother didn’t lose out.

Qin Mei laughed to himself, "Our brother gave Gao Lanyue enough money to live on for the rest of her life. But that woman is just too greedy and wants more."

Qin Ruan nodded in agreement, "Don’t forget to remind elder bro to rest. What’s the point of all that money if his health fails."

"I know, I know—"

Qin Mei left the Huo Mansion with Xueqiu in his arms.

Third Master placed his first against his lips, a soft laugh escaping his mouth.

The sibling’s conversation was amusing indeed.

Qin Ruan asked gently, "Third Master, what’s so amusing?"

Although her face seemed gentle, there was no gentleness her eyes.

Third Master cleared his throat and looked at his watch, "Nicholas is coming to discuss oil resources in the Fuluo Country. Your second brother will also be there. I need to prepare some materials in my study."

Before leaving, he warned, "Song Qing is outside. Let her accompany you when you go to visit Leslie."

Qin Ruan stared at him, only nodding slowly after a while.

She had just been teasing her elder brother, only for Third Master to laugh in the end.

What a pity, his laughter was too fleeting.

Third Master quickly regained his calm, not giving her the chance to appreciate his smile.

Qin Ruan watched him leave the dining room, then got up to visit Leslie next door.

...

At nine in the evening, nightlife was just beginning.

This was the time for young people to unwind.

A Bugatti Veyron sports car sped up and parked outside of Yejue, the nightclub in the Capital City.

Seeing the sports car with a jawdropping price tag pull in, the parking attendant hurried over.

The car door opened, and Qin Mei, dressed in eye-catching clothes, got down. He randomly passed the car keys to the approaching attendant and handed him a red bill.

Qin Mei checked his mobile for the box number Lu Yichen had sent him.

He wasn’t sure why the young man invited him but was acting so secretive.

He even warned Qin Mei to be present or he’d send someone to drag him over.

Qin Mei wasn’t scared of being caught, he was just overtaken by curiosity because of Lu Yichen’s serious tone.

At the same time, Qin Ruan who was still at the Huo Mansion received a call from Ling Xiaoxuan.

"Senior?"

"Qin Ruan, where are you?"

The background noise at Ling Xiaoxuan’s end was a bit loud.

Qin Ruan held the phone in one hand while scanning the tablet Third Master had sent her with internal information about the HEA Group.

"At home."

What else could she be doing at this time?

Ling Xiaoxuan’s voice came through the cheerful noise, "Why don’t you come over to Yejue and hang with us? There are lots of people here tonight, and none of them are troublemakers."

It seemed the implication was clear. Qin Ruan asked, "What kind of gathering?"

Ling Xiaoxuan wouldn’t have invited her out of the blue. There must be something going on.

Ling Xiaoxuan didn’t hide anything, "It’s a gathering organized by Lu Yichen. Everyone here is a known face. I’m pretty indifferent to these things so I thought I’d ask if you wanted to come over. Besides, the party tonight is in your honor."

Qin Ruan put down the tablet in her hand. "For me?"

"Yes, your birthday is coming up, and as soon as it passes, you’ll officially become the mistress of the Huo Family. All the young nobles from various families will want to curry favor with you."

"What on earth is this." Qin Ruan responded with wry amusement, rejecting the offer outright: "They didn’t invite me. It’s inappropriate for me to show up uninvited."

Ling Xiaoxuan, who was in the corridor of the Yejue, rolled her eyes condescendingly, "They’re dying for you to come, but alas, no one has a chance to invite you. I’m bored to death here, listening to them speculate about your interests; it’s utterly dull."

"Then I definitely should not go now."

Qin Ruan knew what kind of people they were—all the city’s pride and joy, a circle of elites she would never dream of interacting with.

These younger generations, even if not the high-achievers of their families, were all carefully nurtured from a young age. Dealing with them was too exhausting; it would require an exceedingly clever and flexible mind.

"Xiaoxuan, who are you on the phone with?"

As a familiar voice reached Qin Ruan’s ears, she recognized that it was Lu Yichen.

Ling Xiaoxuan found Lu Yichen to be flirtatious and charming, but she held no bias against him.

Especially now, knowing very clearly that the relationship between the Lu and Huo families was closer than ever before.

Without hesitation, she announced to him, "The first lady of Capital City, your target for this evening’s discussions."

Lu Yichen’s face flushed slightly from the couple of drinks he’d had. Upon hearing her words, he immediately reached out to snatch Ling Xiaoxuan’s phone.

"Hey, what are you doing... why are you seizing someone else’s phone?"

Ling Xiaoxuan complained in irritation, her voice reaching Qin Ruan’s ears through the speaker.

She sighed softly, rising to her feet.

Then Lu Yichen’s voice rang in her ear, "Qin Ruan?"

"Mm." Qin Ruan responded, heading towards the cloakroom.

"We are partying at Yejue. Would you like to come and have some fun?" Lu Yichen paused, then added, "Everyone here get along well together. Oh, and Qin Mei is also here. When I left, he was being harassed by some beauties in the private room."

Qin Ruan chuckled lightly, "What if I say I don’t want to go?"

"That’s not an option." Lu Yichen said in a chiding tone, "We had intended to leave you undisturbed. Inviting Qin Mei tonight was to inquire about your preferences, preparing for your birthday gift. Who would have thought this lad so tight-lipped, playing dumb when asked anything."

Qin Ruan’s eyelids drooped slightly, "Understood, I’ll be there in half an hour. Just keep an eye on my second brother and have him drink less."

"Sure, no problem. Before you arrive, I’ll make sure he doesn’t touch a drop."

"Thank you."

"No need for pleasantries. I look forward to welcoming Madam Huo."

Qin Ruan couldn’t help but laugh, hanging up the phone to pick out her clothes.

As soon as Lu Yichen picked up the call, she knew she couldn’t escape this trip tonight.

Though the Qin Family could be considered wealthy businessmen in the Capital City, and her second brother a wealthy young master, they were nothing compared to some of the high and mighty aristocratic young masters.

Even if Lu Yichen and Ling Xiaoxuan claimed that the people invited tonight were ’their own people.’

Whose ’own people’ they would be, is unpredictable.

If her second brother were to be taken advantage of there, the thought alone made Qin Ruan uncomfortable.

No matter how well-bred these aristocratic young masters were, they couldn’t guarantee they wouldn’t inadvertently show disdain towards her second brother, who reeked of nouveau riche money.

Whether it was Ling Xiaoxuan or Lu Yichen, whenever she interacted with them, they seemed to get along harmoniously.

Yet, occasionally, Qin Ruan could sense the chill and arrogance they radiated deep down in their bones.

She was quite protective of her family. How could she be at peace leaving her brother in a den of wolves, whose bodies and minds were filled with crafty cunningness and complex schemes?

Emerging from the cloakroom, Qin Ruan had changed her clothes.

She wore form-fitting cargo pants and Martin boots, tucking the ends of her pants into the boots.

This outfit seemed casual, yet when Qin Ruan wore it, she looked both cool and pretty, like a privileged young lady from a rich family, the wildness in her bones inadvertently revealed.

The third master pushed open the room door, while Qin Ruan was bending over to pick up her coat.

As she bent over, a small patch of pale skin was exposed.

The slender waist that was already enticingly thin, from the angle where the third master stood, was even more seductive.

As she picked up her coat, she grabbed her cellphone from the table with the same hand.

"Going out?"

His gentle voice came from behind her.

Qin Ruan turned her head. The third master, files in his hands, was standing at the door.

She nodded, "Lu Yichen invited me to Yejue. My second brother is there."

The third master paused momentarily before saying, "He’s been quite active these past few days. There should be quite a few young folks there tonight. Meeting them could be good for you."

As Qin Ruan put on her coat, she paused and frowned, "It feels like going there is going to be like a monkey show."

More like she was volunteering herself to be on display for others.

Her words must have sounded absurd to the third master, who put down the files in hand and walked over to her.

He adjusted her collar affectionately, his laughter doting, "Where’s the monkey in this? I see nothing but my spoiled little girl."

"Do not tease if you’re not buying."

Qin Ruan pushed his hand away and shot him a fierce look.

This man knew no boundaries when he started to tease. It was making her feel increasingly uneasy recently.

Unanticipatedly, her shocking words left the master Huan stunned momentarily.

As Qin Ruan prepared to leave, the third master reached out to grab her hand, pulling her into his arms.

He rested his chin on top of Qin Ruan’s head. His amused laughter was clear in Qin Ruan’s ears, making her ears turn red.

As she tried to push him away, he lowered his head, nuzzling her blushing ears with a light peck.

His gentle, ambiguous, and seductive voice was followed by his teasing.

"So you are mine, aren’t you? I didn’t realize I was neglecting my wife’s needs. Tonight, I’ll prepare our bed and satisfy whatever Madame desires."