MHMWTTSBATUAS 470: Third Young Master's Compromise, Unwilling to Force Qin Ruan
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Hu Yiyuan pale face revealed weakness as he clutched his injured stomach and walked inside towards the bathroom.
Standing in front of the mirror in the bathroom, his otherwise unremarkable face suddenly displayed a sinister smile.
That kind of happiness, satisfaction, tinged with a hint of pleasure, made people feel a chill down their spines.
"Hiss!"
When Hu Yiyuan smiled, he unintentionally aggravated the wound at the corner of his mouth.
He pressed his hand against his lips, staining it with a faint trace of red blood.
It wasn't an exaggeration to say that Qin Jingcen was ruthless with his actions.
They had been brothers for over ten years, so he knew him too well.
Hu Yiyuan closed the bathroom door, took off his clothes, and prepared to take a good bath.
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Huo Family
Qin Ruan got off the car and walked towards the house.
She felt her phone vibrating in her pocket.
Taking out her phone, she looked at it while walking towards the house.
The phone vibration was a notification from a WeChat group called "Bei tai Emperor on Top" with unread messages.
Qin Ruan opened the WeChat group, which had a message from "Changshengmen Wu Fan."
Changshengmen Wu Fan: "There's demonic aura in the west. Have you noticed?"
Qin Ruan stared at the person who made the comment. She remembered this woman was a witch and didn't get along well with Wei Xishi.
Soon, someone replied below her message.
Qingcheng Wei Xishi: "It's just a cat demon, nothing to worry about."
Maoshan Jiuguniang: "A cat demon? What's going on?"
Changshengmen Wu Fan: "@Qingcheng Wei Xishi, how do you know it's a cat demon?"
Qingcheng Wei Xishi: "I passed by this area tonight and witnessed a murder. The owner of that cat demon died, and now it's causing a ruckus, howling and crying like a ghost."
Finally, there was an additional image of a maidservant smoking, wearing an especially annoyed expression.
Maoshan Jiuguniang: "Is it that serious?"
Qin Ruan lowered her head to read the messages in the group and suddenly bumped into a solid wall.
Why call it a wall? She felt a warm touch on her forehead.
Qin Ruan looked up and saw Hou Yunjiao's exceptionally handsome face, with deep and impeccable features, entering her sight.
"Little girl, what are you so focused on? You're not looking at the road and not afraid of falling."
Hou Yunjiao sighed with a voice mixed with helplessness.
Qin Ruan no longer paid attention to her phone, she pressed the side button to turn off the screen and said, "It's so late, why is Third Young Master still not asleep?"
Hou Yunjiao raised his gaze and coldly looked at Hou Chuan walking in.
He spoke in a deep voice, "Go pack your things. We're going to the United States tomorrow, and you'll hand over your current tasks to Lin Hao."
"Lin Hao?" Hou Chuan, for once, didn't immediately obey the command, his tone filled with some doubt.
Hou Yunjiao gazed at Qin Ruan, who showed a curious expression, and casually said, "Lin Hao has officially become a member of the Hou family's secret guards."
Upon hearing this, Hou Chuan immediately said, "I'll go now!"
With those words, he turned and left, his steps hurried.
Becoming a member of the Hou family's secret guards required multiple selections.
Lin Hao bypassed these screenings and directly became a member, which was also a kind of ability.
After Hou Chuan left, Qin Ruan tugged at the sapphire-blue pajamas worn by Hou Yunjiao.
She asked, "How did Lin Hao become a member of the Hou family's secret guards?"
Hou Yunjiao still maintained his gentle demeanor, his tone casual as he replied, "If he wants to stay in the Hou family, he needs a suitable identity."
His warm and melodious voice was pleasant to the ears, and his manner of speaking was composed.
But why did Qin Ruan feel unconvinced by his words?
In the midst of her incomprehension, Hou Yunjiao held her hand and walked upstairs.
He casually said to Qin Ruan, "I'm leaving at dawn tomorrow. During my absence, Ruan Ruan, you will attend the banquet at the Lu family on my behalf. People from other prominent families will also be there. Take care of yourself while I'm away and don't let anyone bully you."
"Me?"
Qin Ruan had just stepped onto the stairs when she lost her footing and staggered.
Hou Yunjiao reached out and wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her closer to him. "We're both going to be parents soon. Don't be so clumsy all the time."
Qin Ruan placed her hand on his arm to stabilize herself.
She felt surprised.
Why would they want her to attend the Lu family's banquet?
It would make sense if Hou Yunjiao was present, but in his absence, her attendance would hold little significance given her status.
Qin Ruan voiced her question, which elicited a complex expression from Hou Yunjiao.
"Ruan Ruan, after all this time, haven't you recognized your own identity yet?" he asked with a deep gaze, as if trying to draw her in.
"I know, Third Young Master Hou," Qin Ruan replied in a flat tone. The statement was merely an observation when spoken by her.
A smile curled up at the corners of Hou Yunjiao mouth, and his deep, pitch-black eyes locked onto Qin Ruan as if trying to draw her in.
For some reason, Qin Ruan felt that he was angry.
Even though he still appeared gentle, Qin Ruan couldn't help but shiver.
It was as if she had said something wrong and displeased him.
Hou Yunjiao reached out his hand to Qin Ruan.
Even though it was just a simple motion of raising his hand, Qin Ruan seemed to sense danger and swiftly moved away from the other person's embrace.
She stared at Hou Yunjiao, her gaze vigilant, noticing his bewildered expression.
"Ruan Ruan?" Hou Yunjiao gently called her name.
Qin Ruan instinctively licked her lips and scratched her back, saying, "It's just suddenly a bit itchy."
This excuse was truly full of loopholes.
Hou Yunjiao didn't expect Qin Ruan to be so sensitive to emotions.
He was indeed slightly annoyed earlier, as this little girl still hadn't fully recognized her own identity.
She was Mrs. Hou, the future mistress of the Hou family.
Even if he were no longer around, as long as Qin Ruan didn't leave the Hou family, she would forever be the mistress of the Hou family.
This time, when he took her to the United States, he wanted to expose Qin Ruan to the four major families, the six prominent families, as well as outstanding individuals and rising stars in various industries.
Qin Ruan was young, but she had courage and ability. As long as she wanted to, it would only take a few years for her to thrive in this circle.
With the backing of the Hou family, no one would dare to trouble her openly.
He was paving the way for Qin Ruan, but she was still maintaining her distance from him.
This made Hou Yunjiao feel frustrated and somewhat unhappy.
Of course, this unhappiness was not directed at Qin Ruan.
He was annoyed with himself.
The little girl was sensitive, cautious, and had a strong sense of self-protection. There was nothing wrong with that.
He couldn't understand where he had gone wrong, causing Qin Ruan to appear close but become increasingly distant during these past few months they had spent together.
Hou Yunjiao gazed at Qin Ruan as she retreated in a fluster, her calm expression restored, and his sensual lips curved into a gentle arc.
He approached her and gently touched Qin Ruan's soft hair, his voice unusually tender. "Ruan Ruan, you are my wife, and you will be the mistress of the Hou family in the future. It's normal for me not to attend the banquet at the Lu family and have you represent me."
Qin Ruan didn't respond. She lowered her eyes, her gaze falling on the other hand that the Third Master had placed by his side.
That hand was fair and slender, truly beautiful.
Such graceful hands were most suited for playing the piano with ease, surely possessing an indescribable charm.
As for the words spoken by the Third Master, they didn't evoke much emotional fluctuation in Qin Ruan.
The mistress of the Hou family?
Her Qin family background was humble, and she held little significance in the Huo family.
Even with her supernatural abilities, she couldn't command obedience from others with just a few words.
Qin Ruan was willing to bet that many forces currently eyeing the Hou family had a dim view of her.
Their attention towards her was all because of the Hou family.
Countless people were waiting to see her make a fool of herself or be cast out of the Huo family.
Call Qin Ruan selfish or claim she couldn't handle great responsibilities, but she had never considered becoming the mistress of the Huo family.
Her child, her life, her family, and the Third Master were her current priorities.
Regarding those intrigues and conspiracies, she doesn't want to get involved.
The Hou family doesn't only have her as a woman; there is also Long Wei, the wife of Hou Junxin. She is from the Long family and has a higher chance, considering her status, to become the mistress of the Hou family.
While Qin Ruan was lost in her thoughts, Hou Yunjiao let out a sigh.
He said a bunch of words, but this girl didn't listen to any of them.
"If you don't want to go, then don't."
Hou Yunjiao compromised. If there was something Qin Ruan didn't want to do, he didn't want to force her.
After all, there would still be time in the future. Perhaps when she becomes more mature, she will start taking interest in these things.
Deep down, the Third Master thought of Qin Ruan as a child, still in the playful age.
Hou Yunjiao held Qin Ruan's hand and continued walking upstairs.
Entering the bedroom, Qin Ruan's eyes were immediately drawn to the luxurious and elegant haute couture dress hanging on the central rack.
Seeing her captivated by the dress, Hou Yunjiao's lips curved up, and he gently spoke in her ear, "This is prepared for you."
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