Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 853: Xia Yunchen Announces Retirement, Ruanruan Clashes with Uncle Jiutrans

Chapter 853: Chapter 853: Xia Yunchen Announces Retirement, Ruanruan Clashes with Uncle Jiutrans

Qin Ruan’s gaze was fixed on her phone as her fingertips occasionally slid across the screen.

Not long after, she said to Huo Zhi, "This afternoon, I’m going to visit Xia Yunchen in the hospital. Prepare the gifts and arrange the travel convoy for me."

"Yes——"

Huo Zhi responded, took a few steps back, and then turned to leave.

Qin Ruan put down the soup spoon in her hand and her face showed deep contemplation.

Xia Yunchen had already awakened, and Jin Ling’s death hadn’t implicated him.

But the first thing he did upon waking took everyone by surprise, and his fans were crying all over the place.

As a shareholder of Yahuang Entertainment and the company’s biggest cash cow, Xia Yunchen had announced his retirement from the industry.

It was just this morning at seven o’clock that he posted his retirement on his microblog.

He had just posted his announcement when Yahuang Entertainment’s official microblog quickly shared it, along with a blessing.

Yahuang Entertainment: "As the old leaves South Mountain after three thousand years, North Star hangs over the autumn of five lakes. Where does the solitary boat go? Moon hangs like a hook over Diaoyu Island. May Xia the Movie Emperor enjoy good health, long life, and the joy of family harmony. #[Xia Yunchen: Thank you all for your concern. From today, I will officially retire from show business, thank you all for your support over the years.]#"

Qin Ruan stared doubtfully at Yahuang Entertainment’s repost of Xia Yunchen’s retirement announcement, particularly noting the accompanying poem, sensing an unspoken depth to it.

Was this Xia Yunchen’s graceful exit?

Qin Ruan felt extremely conflicted, tapping her pale fingertips on the dining table, creating a series of dull sounds.

With the great Movie Emperor retired, how would Changyuan manage to place someone by his side now, the path to winning the master’s favor was completely blocked.

...

That afternoon.

Qin Ruan met with her great-uncle in the reception room.

The old man, looking spirited and nothing like someone in his seventies, was dressed in a dark-colored traditional Chinese outfit, as if meeting her for the first time.

When Qin Ruan arrived, she was ready to face the old man’s prejudices, but was greeted instead by his kind, smiling eyes.

The great-uncle’s eyes brimmed with a friendly smile, and he beckoned to Qin Ruan, "The child of the Yunjiao family has come."

Qin Ruan did not take the main seat but sat down beside him according to seniority, "Great-uncle, it’s been a long time."

Her manner was neither cold nor overly warm, maintaining the respectful attitude a younger family member owed an elder.

Great-uncle held his dragon-headed cane in both hands, staring intently at Qin Ruan, "I heard that last night Huo Qi almost had an accident, and it was Ruanruan who stepped in to help?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ruan’s heart lightened instantly, and she responded with a smile, "It was merely lending a hand. When the young master of the Huo Family visits, one cannot simply allow an accident to occur in the main house."

The great-uncle sighed, his face revealing satisfaction, "I’m aware of what happened. Xingde told me about it. I quite like that boy, Huo Qi. Thank you for stepping in to help."

Qin Ruan picked up the teapot from the table and personally poured a cup of tea for the great-uncle, her voice soft, "We are all family here, great-uncle. You’re too polite."

She still couldn’t pin down what the obstinate old man intended, so she decided to wait and see how things would unfold.

To think that saving Huo Qi would earn his approval was nothing short of a fairy-tale.

Moreover, Huo Qi’s troubles weren’t over yet, and here the great-uncle was, staring eagerly at her, changing his attitude from his usual fault-finding approach. It felt like there was a trap waiting for her to fall into.

As expected, the great-uncle did not even glance at the tea Qin Ruan had poured.

He spoke again, his tone no longer friendly but commanding, "The Huo Family has reached its current glory through countless life-and-death crises. Each turmoil has solidified the foundation of the Huo Clan even further.

For thousands of years, there has never been a woman in charge of the Huo Family. Now, Huo Zhi is the only direct descendant left. Technically, you are not qualified to take over the Secret Guard Department, which is the lifeline core of the Huo Family."

Qin Ruan, with her exceptional appearance and temperament, sat leisurely on one side, her eyes revealing a mix of gentleness and calm

She showed no fear in front of her great-uncle, listening quietly to him speak. She was quiet, obedient yet her presence alone emanated an enigmatic aura, as if shrouded in a thin mist, impenetrable to others.

The great-uncle paused in his speech, his seemingly murky but wise eyes examining Qin Ruan thoroughly.

This girl appeared so calm and composed, earning herself a silent nod of approval from him. His wrinkled face grew even more solemn.

"I heard Miss Ruan is highly regarded by Master Ling Xuzi and has good relations with disciples from the Lingyin Temple, Maoshan Sect, and Jade Star Sect in the Capital City?"

Being called "Young Miss Ruan" almost made Qin Ruan jump up. Such an intimate address gave her a sense of unexpected favor.

It should be noted that when they last met, her great-uncle was neither warm nor welcoming.

Qin Ruan’s alertness increased slightly, and she replied calmly, "I wouldn’t dare claim that, but I have indeed interacted with them a few times."

The great-uncle nodded in satisfaction, "I also heard that you have a good relationship with the Tianxing Team?"

"Great-uncle, what led you to say that?"

Qin Ruan was puzzled. Since when had she had a relationship with the Tianxing Team?

The great-uncle, very composed, asked, "Do you know Cai Yongliang, the chief of the Tianxing Team?"

Qin Ruan’s gaze deepened, "I’ve met him once."

The great-uncle’s solemn face lightened with a smile as he picked up a few documents from a chair nearby, "These were handed over by Director Cai’s subordinates outside the mansion this morning, requesting your assistance with a case."

The document bags in his hand were specially sealed, each marked with an ’S’ symbol.

Seeing Qin Ruan staring at the seal of the documents, the great-uncle explained, "These are ’S’ class special files from the Tianxing Team. Even those sitting in the Cabinet meeting room would have to go through countless procedures to see the contents of these documents; whether they get to actually see it still depends on the Tianxing Team’s mood."

Qin Ruan’s brows were tightly locked, her cold eyes fixating on the documents brought before her, her heart sinking steadily.

What does Cai Yongliang mean by this?

The Tianxing Team was inviting her to assist with a case, and it was an ’S’ class one.

Qin Ruan, showing impatience, said, "Great-uncle, by taking this on for me, isn’t that a bit inappropriate?"

Even the most patient would be annoyed by someone else’s presumption.

The great-uncle shook his head slowly like a cunning old fox and slowly spoke, "I am not yet to the point of taking undue liberties. I am merely carrying out someone else’s request. Not just anyone can enter the Huo Mansion.

You may not know, Miss Ruan, that the Tianxing Team has no vested interests with the Cabinet or the prominent families in the Capital City. Their existence is beyond the mundane world, and even to enter the Huo Mansion, they need permission from the owner of this house.

The members of the Tianxing Team are still outside waiting for a response whether or not to accept their invitation. It’s for you to decide carefully yourself."

The implication was that he had not agreed to the Tianxing Team’s request on her behalf.

Qin Ruan’s expression softened considerably, and she spoke warmly, "I was being narrow-minded."