Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 934: Congratulations, You’re Going to be a Dad—Murder Strikes to the Heart!

Chapter 934: Chapter 934: Congratulations, You’re Going to be a Dad—Murder Strikes to the Heart!

Qin Ruan had a moment of distraction but quickly understood the reason. She sighed softly, "A child who should not have been born, it seems Miss Duan eventually softened her heart, still thinking about preserving a lineage for the Duan Family."

She then asked the Puppet Envoy, "Did that young Master Duan get married?"

The Puppet Envoy shook his head, "He did not. His intended passed away a few months ago. Miss Duan’s mother in this life is quite scheming, intending to give birth to the child and then approach the Duan Family, hoping to exchange it for a sum of money.

"Where did she know that the Duan Family’s fortune had run out, the Underworld King said that within three years, their entire family would report to the Netherworld. At this time, Miss Duan continuing the Duan Family lineage is destined to lead a lonely and miserable life."

The more Qin Ruan heard, the more something felt off. Since when did the Underworld King meddle in these trivial matters?

She narrowed her dark eyes and inquired, "What does that skinflint Underworld King mean by this?"

The Puppet Envoy, already bowing, bent even lower since Qin Ruan called their king a miser.

Though it was the truth, was that something he was supposed to hear?

The figure bowed deeply, replying in a low voice, "The Underworld King said Miss Duan has been a meritorious person since the Southern Dynasty and tracing back her past three lives, she has always been a person of good nature.

"Unfortunately, her fate is too harsh; she had no marital ties in any of her lives. She still has unfinished marital ties in the Mortal World, and if Miss Qin could help complete Miss Duan’s ties, it would be beneficial for you as well."

Qin Ruan laughed, "Oh? What benefit does it have for me?"

"It increases longevity."

At those words, Qin Ruan’s eyes lit up, "By how much?"

The Puppet Envoy said, "Miss Duan’s blessings will be shared with you. As for how much longevity will be added, it depends on how you help Miss Duan."

Qin Ruan rested her chin on one hand, her eyes reflective with thoughts.

Some things are too much of a good thing; she would not agree just because she was tempted by unknown benefits promised by the Underworld King, especially when the situation was unclear.

She mused, "Since Miss Duan has already reincarnated, all I can do now is to let her escape from this lonely fate in this life; we can talk about other things later."

The Puppet Envoy said, "The Underworld King said, however you choose to help is fine."

"Is there anything else?"

"No more, Miss Qin. If there are no instructions from you, I shall take my leave first."

Qin Ruan waved her hand and turned to walk back.

She had not walked a few steps when she sensed someone watching her. She stopped and looked up toward the building.

The rays of sunlight breaking through dreary clouds shone through a large floor-to-ceiling window, and there, Huo Chengying’s tall figure was in line with Qin Ruan’s vision. At his feet, Huo Yao and Huo Anqi, the two youngsters, were leaning on the glass window, looking down at her with smiling faces.

Qin Ruan smiled gently and waved to them.

Out of the corner of her eye, she spotted Wu Fan also standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window to her left.

Meeting her gaze, Qin Ruan waved at her as well.

Remembering last night’s events, revealing her true nature in front of unfamiliar people made Qin Ruan somewhat embarrassed.

She had just taken her eyes off when she saw Huo Qi walking out of the room, and he saw her too, "Sister-in-law?"

The corners of Qin Ruan’s lips curved slightly upwards, "Are you going out?"

Huo Qi nodded, approaching her, "Brother Chengying has something for me."

When Qin Ruan learned about Miss Duan continuing the Duan Family lineage, an idea formed in her mind, conveniently related to Huo Qi.

She said with a smile, "That saves me the trouble of looking for you. I have something to tell you."

Huo Qi responded, "Please, go ahead."

Qin Ruan twiddled her fingertips and, with a calm gaze, meticulously observed his expression, speaking in a casual tone, "I was planning to take you to pay respects to Miss Duan before leaving. Now there’s no need for that, as you will likely meet her very soon."

The constant ache in Huo Qi’s chest suddenly tightened.

He raised his hand to cover his chest, his face a few shades paler, "What does my sister-in-law mean by that, didn’t she reincarnate?"

Qin Ruan’s voice was slow and deep, "It’s hard to say whether to call her foolish or deeply loyal and righteous. Miss Duan gave up the wealthy life of reincarnation cycle to continue the Duan Family lineage, and she will be born into the Mortal World this afternoon."

Huo Qi muttered to himself, "Where is there still a Duan Family?"

Huo Chengying had already broken off his engagement with the Duan Family, just this morning, and the Miss Duan he had been engaged to had already passed away.

It was uncertain whether it was because the family had committed too many evils, but today, all the companies under the Duan Family suffered massive damages, erupting in various irrevocable accidents.

And all this was just the beginning.

Miss Duan’s rebirth into the Duan Family was clearly courting disaster.

Qin Ruan took in the worry, complexity, and solemnity on Huo Qi’s face.

She asked casually, "Miss Duan has chosen a life of lonely hardship to continue the Duan Family lineage, what are your thoughts on this?"

Huo Qi looked up, his eyes dark and gloomy, his voice slightly hoarse, "What does my sister-in-law mean by that?"

Qin Ruan shrugged, "If you have no thoughts, I will place her in a family where she will not want for food or clothing."

Huo Qi’s mind was suddenly filled with absurd thoughts, he pressed hard on his throbbing chest, enduring the pain there, and gritted his teeth, "I need to think about it."

He thought there would be no more entanglements, but he didn’t expect destiny to play such tricks on people.

Qin Ruan’s mouth curved up to a perfectly good angle, she raised her hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, "You don’t have much time to think, I am returning to the Capital City this afternoon."

Huo Qi quickly said, "Before that, I will give you an answer."

"Actually, you already have a decision in your heart, why deceive yourself and others?"

Qin Ruan shook her head and left, entering the room behind him.

Huo Qi stood there, dazed, motionless for a long time.

Under his handsome brows, his dark eyes were filled with bloodshot, his clear and handsome face showing endless melancholy.

...

That afternoon.

The Huo Family in Sea City found out that Young Master Duan had caused a love debt outside.

The pregnant woman, knowing she was about to give birth, had come to the hospital early.

While the other was giving birth in the operating room, outside the operating room door, Qin Ruan, Huo Qi, and the accompanying Wu Fan waited with differing thoughts.

Time slowly passed, Huo Qi endured the heart-wrenching pain, pacing back and forth in the hallway.

His mood was complicated yet expectant, mixed with unspoken nervousness and anxiety.

Wu Fan leaned against the white wall, arms crossed, coldly watching his demeanor, feeling that coming here was simply masochistic.

The operation door was opened from the inside, emitting a beep, and the loud cries of a child reached everyone’s ears.

The nurse holding the child in her arms looked at the people outside the door and asked, "Are you the patient’s family?"

"I am, I am!!"

Huo Qi rushed to the operating room door with the speed of a lingering shadow, his pupils trembling violently as he stared at the infant in the nurse’s arms, his eyes not blinking.

The nurse expertly handed the child over to him, "It’s a girl; congratulations, you’re going to be a father."

She thought Huo Qi was the father of the child, speaking the flattering words she usually told relatives, not knowing how heart-wrenching these words were for the man in front of her.

At the moment the child was placed in his arms, Huo Qi did not dare to move.

The child, though very light, felt like a thousand pounds in his arms.