Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 987: Mr. Huo’s Heart Is Softened by Sister Ruan

Chapter 987: Chapter 987: Mr. Huo’s Heart Is Softened by Sister Ruan

Fu Ziqiu felt his hair stand on end under Josh’s gaze: "Why are you looking at me like that?"

This was the guy who had said he wanted to sink him in the ocean before.

Josh chuckled dismissively, "Just looking at you, what about it?"

He accidentally slipped into some regional dialect, giving off an especially incongruous vibe.

Fu Ziqiu felt a bit uneasy, as this elegant young man suddenly switched to a rough voice, asking in confusion, "Aren’t you mixed-race? How come you’re spouting Liaodong slang?"

Josh’s sneakers repeatedly tapped on the ground; his tone nonchalant, "Recently, I did arms dealings with some folks from that area. Hey, do you know what my family does?"

Fu Ziqiu, looking particularly honest in front of Josh, who appeared even younger than him, shook his head: "I don’t know."

Josh smiled meaningfully, slowly saying, "My mother is known as the famous female overlord from the old courtyard, the only female of the Huo Family, known as Huo Princess. My father is the head of the Doyle Family, and I am the only young master of the Doyle Family."

Fu Ziqiu’s mouth slowly dropped open, wide enough to fit an egg inside.

The Doyle Family is an ancient family from Yi Country, a true empire of darkness, and renowned worldwide.

However, what they’re most notorious for is their frightening power in their homeland, along with their centuries-old brutal methods.

After a long while, Fu Ziqiu absent-mindedly blurted out a vulgar curse in Chinese.

Josh’s refined face grew serious, and he looked at him with furrowed brows, "What did you say?"

Fu Ziqiu swallowed and shook his head vigorously: "Nothing, I didn’t say anything!"

The boy was scared out of his wits, his knees scraping on the ground as he painfully inched backwards.

Seeing him terrified, Josh’s smile grew even brighter as he closed in, "Hey, don’t be afraid of me. I’m much gentler than my little sister-in-law, really! Let’s hang out together later, okay?"

"No—" Fu Ziqiu’s goosebumps rose, and he even felt his heart turn cold.

Fu Yinru, listening to their conversation, spoke to Josh with friendly politeness: "Ziqiu is hard to discipline in Sea City. He will stay in the Fu Family while he’s in Capital City. Once he has learned his lessons, he can go back to Sea City. If Young Master Josh takes a liking to him, it would be his honor to become friends with you."

Upon hearing this, Josh’s smile spread across his face, throwing Fu Ziqiu a malicious glance.

He teased, "See, your cousin gets it. Let me tell you, my little cousin has a twin brother named Qin Mei. Someday, I’ll take you to hang out with him."

"No, I won’t!"

Upon hearing this, Fu Ziqiu immediately clung to the leg of his cousin.

If Qin Ruan’s brother found out what he had done, he feared he wouldn’t be able to save his other leg either.

Meanwhile, Qin Mei, who was playing with a cat at the Qin Family home, sneezed three times in a row.

He yanked Xueqiu’s tail, rubbed his nose irritably, and muttered, "Who’s talking behind my back?"

Qin Jingcen glanced at him, "Go upstairs and put on some clothes, don’t catch a cold."

Hearing his older brother’s concern, Qin Mei went upstairs with Xueqiu in his arms, still sneezing along the way.

The two brothers overlooked the high temperature inside the house.

Inside the Huo Mansion.

Not pleased with Fu Ziqiu’s refusal, Josh clicked his tongue, "Tch, ungrateful even when I’m offering to hang out."

He walked up, yanked Fu Ziqiu up from the ground with no gentleness, and turned to look at Huo Yunjiao and Qin Ruan seated in the main seats: "Cousin, little cousin-in-law, I’ll take him out for a stroll, you two carry on with your business."

Huo Yunjiao’s distinctively jointed long fingers lightly tapped the table, rhythmic and poised.

Seeing Josh’s performance, her delicate eyebrows raised slightly as she spoke in a restrained, pleasant voice, "Go on—"

"Cousin, save me! I don’t want to sink into the sea! I truly realize my mistake!"

"Ahhhh... I’m going to die; cousin, save me!!!"

Fu Ziqiu’s heart-wrenching cries of despair filled the air.

Josh slapped his cheek impatiently, "What are you howling for? I’m just taking you out for a stroll; we agreed to play together."

Before Fu Ziqiu could even open his mouth to scream again, Josh quickly covered his mouth and dragged him away.

After they left, only Huo Yunjiao, Qin Ruan, Fu Yinru, and their respective subordinates remained in the room.

Qin Ruan pinched Huo Yunjiao’s hand, tilting her head to look at him, "Third Master, would you like to head back first?"

Huo Yunjiao’s jaw lifted slightly, his thin lips curving into a reserved arc, "Am I inconveniencing you here?"

Her gaze shifted toward Fu Yinru, looking rather uneasy no matter how she looked at him.

Qin Ruan rubbed his fingertips, truthfully adding, "Fu Yinru’s physique is rather troublesome. It’s daytime now, but there’s no guarantee he won’t attract unclean things."

An enchantment surrounded the Huo Mansion; ordinary evil spirits couldn’t enter, but there was still a chance that some old entities could follow the scent here.

Upon hearing his name mentioned, Fu Yinru withdrew his worried gaze from his cousin and turned to face Huo Yunjiao and Qin Ruan, who were seated in the main seats.

Confronted with Huo Yunjiao’s imposing, strategic presence, he spoke gravely, "Third Master, the Fu Family was able to leap into the ranks of the six aristocratic families upon entering the Capital City thanks to the Huo Family’s extensive support. The Fu Family never dares to forget this grace.

The marriage alliance between the Fu and Xiao Families is meant to appease the other aristocratic families, but I am sincerely desirous of being with Wenrou. Life is long, and true colors will show over time. The Fu Family will not follow in the footsteps of the former."

His words could be taken as the Fu Family making their position clear.

The Fu Family was in a marital alliance with the Xiao Family. Xiao Wenrou’s marriage into the Fu Family, like her previous entry to the Nangong Family, served as surveillance and a balancing act.

This time was no exception; the only change was that Fu Yinru genuinely wanted to be with Xiao Wenrou.

And the "footsteps of the former" he mentioned referred to the Nangong Family.

Huo Yunjiao’s peach blossom-like eyes lifted slightly, glancing casually at Fu Yinru, the smile on his lips deepening slightly, "The waters of Capital City run deep. If the Fu Family cannot grasp it well, they will sink into the marsh, unable to climb out again."

Relieved, Fu Yinru hurriedly assured, "The Fu Family will never fail to honor the grace of the Third Master’s support and will never commit any act of overstepping."

Huo Yunjiao slowly stood up, gracefully straightening his sleeves, his elegant movements beautiful to watch. His pleasant voice carried a trace of pressure, "It’s up to you to grasp it for yourselves. Ambition is good, but it all depends on where you place it."

Fu Yinru said, "I will keep it in mind for sure."

Qin Ruan also rose to her feet, tidying the slightly wrinkled clothes on the Third Master Huo, her voice soft, "This matter might take some time, probably finished before dinner. Tell Auntie, so it doesn’t seem like I’m impolite, and have Ayao and Anqi not to be mischievous."

Huo Yunjiao’s face showed affection as he pinched her nose and gently rubbed with his fingertip, replying, "Understood."

Then Qin Ruan picked up the box containing the Spirit Stone from the table and placed it into his arms, "Take this back with you; what’s inside is very suitable for you."

Tranquility vanished from the depths of Huo Yunjiao’s eyes, "Just for this?"

He looked down at Qin Ruan with tender and loving eyes, his heart softened by her.

To intervene on behalf of Fu Yinru for the sake of it.

Simply because the item was useful to him.