Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 871: Huo Sanye’s Cunning, A Bloodless Military Strategy

Chapter 871: Chapter 871: Huo Sanye’s Cunning, A Bloodless Military Strategy

What made it even more unsettling was that Huo Yunjiao had just issued several commands causing HEA Group to lose hundreds of billions, which was certainly no laughing matter.

In the conference room, apart from the slowly rising deep and cold voice, it was silent.

Just then, the clear and pleasant ringtone of a cellphone filled the air.

All the attendees had put away their communication devices upon entering the room, except for the man sitting at the head of the table, the only one with the privilege to do so.

Just as Huo Yunjiao was about to issue his last command, his words stopped the moment the cellphone rang.

Seeing it was a video sent by Qin Ruan, his handsome and delicate face softened significantly, and he casually picked up a Bluetooth headset lying nearby, putting it on, he touched the screen to play the video.

The squabbling noises of two little brats from home reached his ears, fighting over both wanting to be the elder brother.

Huo Yunjiao’s beautiful, thin lips curved into an indulgent smile, his normally icy eyes slightly warm with a doting light in them.

The people below, seeing Huo Yunjiao’s stunning smile, felt their nerves tighten rather than relax, sensing something intensely unsettling.

After all, just moments ago, Yunjiao had personally ordered the neighboring vassal states of Fuluo Country to be on standby for war.

The New Year had already passed abroad, and the Spring Festival had yet to arrive at home; should a war start now, at the crux of the season, they would face overwhelming work tasks.

After understanding the reason behind Huo Yao and Huo Anqi’s quarrel from the video sent by Qin Ruan, Huo Yunjiao took off his headset and quickly replied to the message.

Only four words—Wait for my return.

He had just put down his phone when the middle-aged man on his left cautiously began, "Young Master Yunjiao, isn’t this operation somewhat reckless? Is the Cabinet aware of it?"

Huo Yunjiao’s unemotional eyes glanced at him as he spoke calmly, "I spoke with the elder last night over the phone; he has already agreed."

The elder, Lu Han’s and Lu Yichen’s father, who now held power in the Cabinet.

The middle-aged man, a loyal servant from the time of Huo Hongxing, felt increasingly uneasy under the cold gaze of Huo Yunjiao.

Under immense pressure, he spoke again with trepidation, "Young Master Yunjiao, as far as I know, the Fuluo Royal Family has frequently faced calamities recently, with only a six-year-old boy remaining. Their frantic retaliation isn’t without reason; do we not have any other solutions?"

His words almost pointed a finger at Yunjiao’s nose, implying that almost wiping out the descendants of the Fuluo Royal Family justified the retaliation.

He then less directly questioned whether there were alternative solutions to war under the current circumstances.

Huo Yunjiao, with his hands crossed and supporting his perfectly contoured jawline, replied in an indifferent tone, "The Fuluo Country destroyed a Huo Family research base, stole our research results, and even assassinated my second brother. Now, he still cannot leave his bed, and they even plan to target me next. If the Huo Family does not retaliate now, wouldn’t that be just watching them continue their audacity? Are we to let the Huo Family’s prestige be destroyed?"

His eyes calmly swept over those present, his expression unconcerned and his voice soothing yet tranquil.

Another voice spoke up, "Young Master Yunjiao, ending a war through war is ultimately improper. The Fuluo Royal Family has been driven to desperation. Why not take the opportunity to bring them under control?"

Huo Yunjiao softly acknowledged, his neutral expression showing slight fluctuations, he gestured for the speaker to continue.

Encouraged, the speaker excitedly began, "Now that the Fuluo Royal Family has only one six-year-old boy left, if we push him into power and timely manipulate through the Cabinet..."

What he said next really touched the core of Huo Yunjiao’s heart.

The reason why the Huo Family still kept a six-year-old boy was precisely to use gentle methods to defeat them, and then tactfully take control of the Fuluo Royal Family from within.

Seizing their nest right from the start would inevitably lead to outrage.

If the commoners of Fuluo Country still pledged their loyalty to the bloodline of the Royal Family, during the childhood of the young prince, fresh blood from foreign forces would be infused into him. By the time the young prince had grown up, Fuluo Country would have already been controlled by them, and everything would have been settled.

Victory without fighting, this was truly the best strategy.

However, other preparations could not be neglected, as there was always a possibility that the Royal Family of Fuluo Country might unexpectedly disrupt everything in a last desperate attempt.

An hour later, the door to the meeting room opened, with Huo Yunjiao leading the way out, followed by Huo Qiang holding documents, as well as other members who had attended the meeting.

Everyone appeared relaxed, which indicated that they were all very satisfied with the outcomes of the meeting.

...

Huo Mansion.

Qin Ruan hadn’t stayed long with Huo Yao and Huo Anqi. Not long after she had sent a video to Elder Third, she got a call from Huo Zhi.

He informed her that members of other Aristocratic Families had come for a visit and she needed to personally receive them.

Knowing that the Huo Family had been receiving many visitors recently, Qin Ruan instructed that the visitors be directed to the reception room while she hurried over.

The following afternoon, Qin Ruan was busy entertaining guests. She received three batches of representatives, all of whom had come from different locations specifically to visit.

After finally sending off the last group of guests, Qin Ruan stood at the doorway and stretched, twisting her neck, feeling relieved at last.

Huo Zhi stood beside her with a tablet and suddenly spoke up, "Madam, you need to meet five more groups of guests tomorrow. In the morning, you’ll meet nobles from Cloud City and Yan City who come from civil official backgrounds, and in the afternoon, esteemed families from Magic City and Shenzhen."

Qin Ruan’s hands, which had been raised to stretch, slowly lowered as she turned to look at Huo Zhi in disbelief.

Her lips twitched, her voice carrying an unintended tinge of sorrow, "Huo Zhi, how many such guests does the Huo Family entertain every year before the Spring Festival comes?"

Huo Zhi pondered for a moment then said, "There are always over a hundred families."

Qin Ruan’s eyes widened slightly. "That many? Wouldn’t Elder Third be exhausted to death?"

Logically, since Elder Third was not in good health, he should not be so busy.

Huo Zhi frowned, puzzled, "Elder Third doesn’t meet with them, so why would he be tired?"

Qin Ruan’s eyebrows knit delicately, "Isn’t it Elder Third who entertains them?"

A look of realization crossed Huo Zhi’s face, recalling past events of hosting the Huo Family’s collateral branches, and he explained, "Elder Third only entertains collateral family members and some relatives by marriage. The other visiting guests are usually entertained by whoever is home at the time."

Qin Ruan understood.

She had been tricked by Elder Third into being the workhorse.

Although Elder Third’s deeper intention was to pave the way for her, establishing her authority in front of everyone from the families and the Aristocratic Community.

But such exhausting and demoralizing pain, she did not want it.

Communicating with many people who were ingrained in officialdom, all possessing cunning and discerning minds, her brain cells were hardly sufficient.

Always maintaining decorum, unable to lose etiquette, and being vigilant against being embarrassingly misled were all unbearably tormenting.