Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 913: Under the Control of Third Master, A Fate Worse Than Death (Three Updates)

Chapter 913: Chapter 913: Under the Control of Third Master, A Fate Worse Than Death (Three Updates)

Huo Zhi fetched a thicker blanket and changed it for Qin Ruan, cautioning, "Madam, you must take care of your health."

She knew Qin Ruan had been tormented by their master these past few days, and her health was not what it used to be. She feared that Qin Ruan might fall ill again by accident.

The Madam’s leaving home already had made her "grievously sinful" and if she fell ill again, it would be adding sin upon sin.

Qin Ruan did not detect the hidden meaning in Huo Zhi’s words, allowing her to change the blanket as she asked, "What are Sixth Young Master and Seventh Young Master doing?"

Huo Zhi replied, "In their room."

"What about Wu Fan?"

"Miss Wu is in the dining room, sitting alone, and she seems to be in a bad mood."

Qin Ruan hummed in acknowledgment, and did not speak again, continuing to browse the trending news.

These past few days, Yahuang Entertainment frequently topped the trending news, all about Xia Yunchen leaving the industry and Hen Nianzhen’s death.

The public online had various speculations, some expressing regret at Xia Yunchen leaving the industry, others devastated by the death of Hen Nianzhen, and there were also malicious speculations and criticisms aimed at Yahuang Entertainment.

Ke Zhibin’s life these past few days must not have been easy.

Recalling the phone call from the other party last night, Qin Ruan rubbed her temples, somewhat reluctant to deal with him.

That phone call had placed her under the control of Third Master, a torment known only to her; it was hardly better than death.

If Ke Zhibin truly had something important, he would likely call her again.

Qin Ruan threw her phone aside and closed her eyes to rest.

Two hours later, the Huo family’s private plane landed.

Qin Ruan, Huo Chengying, Huo Qi, and Wu Fan were picked up by a car dispatched by the Huo family branch in Sea City.

On the way, Huo Chengying and Huo Qi looked uneasy, their expressions showing a familiar nervousness.

It wasn’t until the group arrived at the Huo family’s residence in Sea City and saw Huo Xingde being supported at the doorway that Huo Chengying and Huo Qi quickly got out of the car and ran over.

"Dad, are you alright?!"

Huo Chengying took Huo Xingde’s arm from the bodyguard and examined him up and down.

Huo Xingde frowned, his expression displeased as he stared at his son: "What could be wrong with me? I just caught a cold and have a bit of a fever. Why couldn’t you and Huo Qi stay properly in Capital City instead of running back here?"

The anxiety Huo Chengying had been carrying all the way eased a bit upon seeing his father’s condition was not too bad.

He forced a smile, "Heard you were sick, couldn’t rest easy."

"I’m not dying yet! Staying in the main house for New Year is a great honor, yet you ran back here frivolously. Anyone would think you were driven back!"

Huo Xingde was very unhappy and began scolding his son in front of Qin Ruan.

Hearing this, Qin Ruan smiled and spoke up, "Here you misunderstand Sixth Young Master, it was my decision to come back, and the problems with Huo Qi should be solved sooner rather than later."

Huo Xingde put on a pale, sickly smile and politely responded to Qin Ruan, "Madam, you need not speak for them. I know these two rascals well enough. They handle matters impulsively, always alarmed over nothing."

Although he spoke with disdain, his eyes betrayed emotions of satisfaction with his son’s filial piety.

Huo Qi, holding Wu Fan’s hand, said to Huo Xingde, "Uncle, let’s go inside and talk. The third sister-in-law hasn’t been feeling well these past few days."

Huo Xingde ushered everyone, "Come in, come in, the food is ready at home."

The group walked into the house.

After dinner, Qin Ruan went straight to the point and asked Huo Xingde, "I heard the Miss Duan is seriously ill?"

Huo Xingde had just taken his medicine and still looked a bit pale, "They say she’s bedridden, unable to get up. Yesterday, Chengying’s mother and I visited the Duan Family, and the child looked so haggard that she seemed on the brink of death."

Qin Ruan observed Huo Xingde quietly, her eyes revealing an unusual emotion.

Huo Xingde did not have the aura of Evil Qi, but he did not seem to be ordinarily sick either. Rather, it was as if he had been scared, with his soul and spirit somewhat unstable.

Her eyes inadvertently showed a glint as she asked, "Have they figured out what illness it is?"

Huo Xingde shook his head, "We’ve consulted many experts, but they couldn’t find anything wrong. The child is like a withered flower that has not been watered."

His future daughter-in-law was about to perish, yet he felt no great regret in his heart.

Upon learning from Capital City that something had befallen a younger member of his family, possibly related to the Duan Family, he knew the marriage between the two families was unlikely to happen, regardless of whether Miss Duan survived.

"You previously found some issues with the Duan Family, was there any follow-up?" Qin Ruan asked casually.

"This..." Huo Xingde’s face showed an indescribable expression.

Qin Ruan slightly raised her eyebrows and asked, "Is it related to Huo Qi being plagued by the Puppet this time?"

Huo Xingde looked uncomfortable and sighed lightly, "I found that in recent years, every year there are servants in the Duan Family who die mysteriously. The Duan Family has spent a lot of money to silence the families of the deceased."

Qin Ruan nodded, "Anything else?"

Huo Xingde continued, "There’s a forbidden area in the Duan Family estate, behind the golf course, by that man-made lake. Strangely, the Duan Family has encircled that area, not allowing anyone to approach it. I also found out that of the servants who died previously, two were confirmed to have died in that lake. Before yesterday, I went to the Duan Family to try to get a closer look at the lake.

It’s somewhat eerie—on that day, I don’t know what happened, but I apparently opened the barrier and observed the lake closely. During this process, I seemed to have lost some memory, and eventually, I was taken away by the Duan Family."

Qin Ruan squinted slightly, looking at Huo Xingde’s pale sickly face and said thoughtfully after a moment, "I want to make a trip to the Duan Family."

Huo Xingde was not surprised and said well-prepared, "Do you want to go openly, or avoid everyone?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ruan laughed, "You also have ways to sneak in?"

Huo Xingde, maintaining his composure, smiled amicably, "Well, given Huo Family’s current position in Sea City, you can’t rule out some backstabbing. Some things have to be guarded against.

The Duan Family has been in the business world for many years. Their background isn’t exactly clean either. It’s possible that those dependent on the Duan Family, when left without protection, might offer their allegiance to the Huo Family as a plea for survival."

While clearly discussing using power and profit to win people over, he framed it as if others willingly sought their alliance. Such is the careful speech of those in power.

Pretending not to understand, Qin Ruan said, "I want to go openly. The issue with Huo Qi is most likely caused by the Duan Family, and we still don’t know what role they play. However, it’s only a matter of time before we confront them."

Huo Xingde immediately said, "Alright, I will have someone arrange it, and we’ll visit tomorrow."

Qin Ruan glanced at the faint aura of Evil Qi on Huo Qi and said without doubt, "I want to go to the Duan Family tonight."

Time waits for no one; every minute delayed is another minute of danger.

By the time we visit the Duan Family tomorrow, who knows what chaos might ensue tonight.

Huo Xingde hadn’t expected Qin Ruan to be in such a hurry, but he thought that visiting the Duan Family at this time wasn’t inappropriate, so he nodded again, agreeing to Qin Ruan’s suggestion.

With urgent matters at hand, everyone promptly set into action without lingering.

This time, with Chengying’s awkward position, Huo Xingde left him to rest at home.

He personally, along with Qin Ruan, Huo Qi, and Wu Fan, went to the Duan Family.