Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 833: Do not waver when the road ahead is unclear, for the time will come to see the sun through the clouds.

Chapter 833: Chapter 833: Do not waver when the road ahead is unclear, for the time will come to see the sun through the clouds.

Huo Qiang’s words had barely left his mouth when his eyes, sharp as arrows, pierced towards him.

Huo Yunjiao’s thin lips pressed together unhappily, "We need to wait for Madam to return and let her handle it."

"The ninth grand-uncle might not be able to wait any longer, Madam. He’s been coming over several times before her birthday."

Huo Yunjiao’s profound and tranquil eyes glanced at Huo Qiang with apparent disinterest, a glacial frost lingering in his gaze for a thousand years, suddenly smiled, "Old Qiang, don’t tell me you also want to pressure Madam together with the elders?"

As of yesterday, the Secret Guard Department of the Huo Family was formally under the control of Qin Ruan. Considering the identity of the guests last night, they did not make a scene in front of outsiders.

The people from the Yan Family had just left with the front foot when the elders came knocking with the back foot, and their purpose was none other than Qin Ruan.

Upon hearing this, Huo Qiang broke out in a cold sweat and immediately knelt on one knee, "I wouldn’t dare!"

Had he lost his mind? Even with ten times the courage, he wouldn’t dare to mess around with the elders.

Huo Yunjiao looked at him, speaking indifferently, "The elders are nothing but trying to force Madam to give up control of the Secret Guard Department. As the head of the Hidden Guards, your current priority is to consolidate the loyalty of our forces for Madam."

"Yes!"

Huo Qiang dared not make any more overstepping comments.

"Stand up."

...

Qin Ruan went downstairs, greeted the elders sitting in the hall, said she had something to do, and managed to leave smoothly.

Outside the door, Lin Hao was sitting in the driver’s seat, not getting out of the car, his brows furrowed. Seeing Qin Ruan appear, a deep meaning flashed in his eyes.

Qin Ruan, as if she hadn’t noticed, opened the back door of the car and saw Ling Xiaoxuan sitting inside with her legs crossed, she laughed, "Are you letting yourself go?"

The Ling Xiaoxuan in front of her, whether it was her attire or her lazy posture, resembled Li Zilan of West City—a carbon copy of a little gangster girl.

However, the traces of disguise were too heavy, making her look somewhat atypical. The temperament cultivated by her aristocratic upbringing was already ingrained deep in her bones, with an unmistakable pride hidden in her eyes.

Ling Xiaoxuan twirled a wine-red lock of hair around her fingertip and threw a coquettish look at Qin Ruan, "It’s not often I’m free from supervision; naturally, I want to release my true nature."

Qin Ruan stared at her, raising her eyebrows slightly, smiling but saying nothing.

Lin Hao spoke up, asking, "Madam, where to?"

"Yahuang Entertainment."

The entertainment company where Xia Yunchen worked, and Xu Enhao was currently there.

He had agreed to meet Xia Yunchen, regardless of whether he was coherent at the CID headquarters; they had to meet face to face.

Qin Ruan didn’t ask Ling Xiaoxuan to get out of the car, understanding that many things were clear without further words as soon as she saw the other party.

The low-profile black car drove out of the Huo Family’s mansion, and Qin Ruan distinctly noticed several black cars tailing them.

With Lin Hao’s keenness, it was impossible not to notice.

Recalling the look he gave her before getting into the car, Qin Ruan understood something.

Ling Xiaoxuan sat up straight, cocked her head to look at the calm and composed Qin Ruan sitting beside her, "Didn’t you say you’d arrange a place for me to stay?"

Qin Ruan glanced at her, her tone teasing, "Do you really lack a place to stay?"

She had truly thought Ling Xiaoxuan had nowhere to go, but now, looking at the black cars closely following behind, it was clear Ling’s uncle was worried about her and had people follow her the entire way.

Ling Xiaoxuan’s eyes lost their mirth, and they took on a more serious expression, "As friends, and with our parting imminent, I had to come and see you."

She didn’t beat around the bush and stated her purpose directly.

Qin Ruan, "What’s going on?"

Ling Xiaoxuan said with a smile, "My little uncle is getting engaged."

"Engaged?"

Looking at the smile on the other’s face, it didn’t seem like a successful engagement at all.

Ling Xiaoxuan’s lips curved with a wicked arc, "Of course not. If I can’t have it, nobody else shall!"

"What happened?"

"I confronted my uncle."

Qin Ruan opened her mouth, speechless for a long while, seeing the sadness in Ling Xiaoxuan’s eyes, she always felt the process must not have been too smooth.

Ling Xiaoxuan’s eyelids drooped slightly, "My uncle offered me overt love, and his private partiality was well-known in the family. I want to stand by his side forever, but I can’t stand by him firmly. I’m always afraid that what happened in my past life will happen again..."

Qin Ruan had a bad feeling in her heart and interrupted her, "What did you do?"

"Before confronting my family, I submitted an application to a certain special department. It was approved the day before your birthday."

"Special department?"

Ling Xiaoxuan smiled, "We’ll be colleagues from now on."

Qin Ruan’s eyes widened slightly, "Tianxing Team?"

"You know?!"

Surprise showed on Ling Xiaoxuan’s face, but she quickly regained her composure, "That’s right, now that you’re part of the Huo Family, you must be aware of many things."

Qin Ruan frowned deeply, disapproval in her eyes, "The Tianxing Team mainly deals with evil spirits, coordinating with the Underworld Envoys about the affairs of spirits in the Mortal World. Their complex and dangerous work is not trivial, why... why do you want to join the Tianxing Team?"

Ling Xiaoxuan remained resolute, "I want to be with my uncle."

Thinking she was afraid of experiencing the tragedies of her past life with Ling Zeheng again, Qin Ruan said softly, "I can tell you with certainty that your fate with Ling Zeheng has already changed. I’ve paid a considerable price for this and even consulted with a high-ranking official from the Netherworld. The tragedies you faced in your past life will not occur in this one."

The subtext was clear; there was no need for such troubles again.

Ling Xiaoxuan pursed her lips and shook her head, "Qin Ruan, don’t you understand? I’ve left the Ling Family and am no longer the young mistress of an Aristocratic Family. Now that my uncle is in the Cabinet, he’s a prominent second-generation member of the Ling Family. If I want to be with him, I can’t rely on my twenty years of being a foster daughter to the Ling Family."

"Why join the Tianxing Team? You’re afraid of Puppets, don’t have the Heavenly Eye, and don’t even have the ability to protect yourself."

To this day, Qin Ruan still remembered how terrified Ling Xiaoxuan looked when she first saw a Mountain Demon. Facing those demons and ghouls every day would take a lot of courage.

Ling Xiaoxuan flipped her wine-red, curly hair and hooked her lips into a smile, "Since the memories of my past life returned, I’ve started to vaguely see some filthy things.

Moreover, once I join the Tianxing Team, they will modify my body. They can make me fully awaken the Heavenly Eye and even equip me with high-end Puppet-catching weapons. The Tianxing Team is not controlled by any major families, and even Cabinet members show them respect."

Qin Ruan, "Does your uncle know about this?"

The smile on Ling Xiaoxuan’s lips stiffened, "...I’ve told him."

Seeing her determination, Qin Ruan rubbed her temple, "Well then, good luck?"

She had no reason to deter Ling Xiaoxuan; it was the other’s choice, and all she could offer was her blessing.

The car suddenly shook, and Lin Hao brought it to a steady stop.

Qin Ruan looked ahead and saw several black cars blocking the way.

Ling Xiaoxuan also saw them, and she withdrew her indifferent gaze, tinged with a hint of joy, and opened her arms to Qin Ruan, "How about a hug?"

Qin Ruan sighed softly and reached out her arms to hold her, "In this life, your fate is in your own hands. You were saved by me, so don’t waste your life and always prioritize self-preservation in the face of danger."

She understood that Ling Xiaoxuan’s choice was simply to climb up quickly to gain recognition and stand alongside Ling Zeheng.

Ling Xiaoxuan patted Qin Ruan on the back, let her go, and said seriously, "Thank you, Qin Ruan."

Thank you for not giving up on her in this reborn life.

Thank you for your company through the many things that happened over the past year.

Qin Ruan looked at Ling Xiaoxuan’s reddened eyes, her voice soft, "Do not hesitate in the face of an uncertain future, for there will come a time to see the sky clear of clouds."

Ling Xiaoxuan savored the words and smiled, "Understood."

"Go ahead."

Ling Xiaoxuan pushed open the car door and took a deep look at Qin Ruan before getting out.

Her reddening eyes held a myriad of unspoken words.

The next moment, she got out of the car with poise, closed the door, and walked to the middle of the road with calm and steady steps.

The man standing in front of the cars was tall, his features sharp and distinguished, exuding a refined elegance. It was none other than Ling Zeheng.