MHMWTTSBATUAS 496: I want them to be afraid and not dare to be insolent.
Chapter 496: I want them to be afraid and not dare to be insolent.
Qin Ruan glanced at Rong Jing with a playful look in her eyes.
She observed his sudden change in expression without missing a single detail.
"But... but they are from prestigious families. Aren't you afraid of getting into trouble?" Rong Jing still couldn't understand. Being casually criticized by someone might not bother him much, but he felt uncomfortable deep down, as if he were being suppressed.
Comparing Qin Ruan being targeted by these people with her husband, they would undoubtedly face endless troubles in the future.
He could already imagine the scene where Qin Ruan would be manipulated and plotted against by the members of those prestigious families. It would be extremely miserable.
These people from the prominent clans were merciless; they had dark and cunning hearts.
Qin Ruan's eyes were deep, like an ancient pool, as she assessed Rong Jing.
Suddenly, a teasing smile appeared on her lips. "Are you worried about me?"
Rong Jing furrowed his brows, his expression serious. "Of course, it goes without saying! You should let them stop and give way for a peaceful coexistence."
After so many years, he had been mingling in the upper social circles and had grown accustomed to enduring.
Survival could only be achieved through patience in everything.
Qin Ruan brushed her hair behind her ear and shook her head at Rong Jing. "If we keep enduring, things will only escalate further. Taking a step back doesn't mean the sky will be broad and boundless; it means they will take advantage of the situation."
"What I want is for them to be afraid. Only when they are truly afraid will they refrain from being insolent."
Rong Jing's face contorted with worry.
If Qin Ruan were also from a prestigious family or if her husband had a strong enough background, he would agree with her.
But the problem now was that Qin Ruan and her husband's status were not powerful enough to confront the rage of those prestigious families head-on.
They were bound to suffer losses when facing those influential families sooner or later.
Rong Jing, with good intentions for Qin Ruan, advised her earnestly, "Qin Ruan, you can't do it this way. They are people from prestigious families who hold high positions from birth. They have an arrogant attitude. You can't confront them head-on. Society is realistic and cruel. Unless you are powerful enough to be admired and respected by everyone, it's best to exercise patience..."
"Enough, stop talking!" Rong Menglan interrupted Rong Jing, unable to bear his embarrassing words anymore.
he realized that this guy knew Third Madam Hou but was completely unaware of her true identity.
He was indeed a naive young man, too innocent.
For someone like Qin Ruan, dealing with those people in the house was just a matter of talking.
She had the entire Hou family standing behind her, and she was also carrying the future generation of the Hou family in her womb.
Anyone who got tired of living and dared to openly harm her would face the consequences.
Rong Jing couldn't understand the good intentions of his cousin. He looked at him disapprovingly.
"Eldest Cousin, Qin Ruan saved my life and my father's life. I can't let her offend those people. You don't know that this group of bastards doesn't do anything productive; they love to bully the weak!"
He said this with anger, his resentment evident.
Hearing these words, Rong Menglan found them extremely harsh.
He calmly stared at Rong Jing and spoke in a flat tone, "Now you are also one of those bastards."
Rong Jing's mouth slightly opened, unable to say a word.
Indeed, he was now a member of the Rong family, one of the six prestigious families, and he had gained a status that allowed him to walk with arrogance.
But didn't his previous words include himself in the scolding?
Moreover, he seemed to have insulted his cousin in front of him.
Rong Jing looked embarrassed, awkwardly touched his head, and forced a smile.
Qin Ruan's gaze fell on the two cousins, a pleased smile appearing in her eyes.
Her gloomy and melancholic mood had alleviated to some extent.
Rong Menglan took a deep look at Rong Jing and patted his shoulder twice.
These two meaningful pats made Rong Jing put on a mournful face involuntarily.
He reached out and held Rong Menglan's arm, pleading, "Cousin, please don't let my old man know about this, or he'll cause trouble again."
Lately, his old man had been acting strange. Whenever he found something displeasing about Rong Jing, he would make him cry and scream.
The old man didn't hit or scold him, but he made him take tonics and asked him to find a woman outside, preferably bringing back a daughter-in-law the next moment.
It made Rong Jing almost develop gynophobia.
"We'll discuss this later," Rong Menglan said with a slightly deep voice.
Rong Jing was currently in a precarious situation and couldn't afford to persuade Qin Ruan.
His face was filled with despair, hoping that his father wouldn't make him drink those foul-smelling and bitter herbal medicines.
Rong Menglan glanced at the watch on his wrist. It was time for him to leave.
He looked up and politely said to Qin Ruan, "Madam Hou, Rong Jing and I have something to attend to at home tonight."
The way he said it sounded too much like an excuse for the people brought by Xiao Yujie to escape.
Qin Ruan raised an eyebrow slightly, giving a smile that was not really a smile as she looked at the man in front of her.
Rong Menglan appeared calm and dejected, pointing at Rong Jing and saying, "Tonight, all the elders in the family will gather to formally include the seventh son and his father in the family records."
"Yes, I almost forgot about that!" Rong Jing exclaimed beside them.
He had indeed almost forgotten. His cousin mentioned taking him out to meet some people.
The events of tonight made him forget such an important matter.
Qin Ruan nodded slightly, "I see. In that case, I won't accompany you. Take care."
Rong Jing couldn't wait to leave. Rong Menglan stood in front of Qin Ruan, not moving a step.
"Is there something else?" Qin Ruan changed her posture, leaning against the wall.
Lately, her body had become heavier, and standing for too long would tire her out. Sitting for extended periods sometimes made her uncomfortable, and even lying down occasionally became unbearable.
Rong Menglan stared at Qin Ruan, looking like he wanted to say something but hesitated.
He noticed Qin Ruan changing her posture, her eyebrows showing restraint, and her face showing impatience.
Rong Menglan knew she was pregnant and feeling unwell.
"Why don't we go outside and talk? It's not good for you to keep standing here with your current physical condition," he suggested.
Qin Ruan glanced at the closed door beside her and agreed to Rong Menglan's proposal.
"That sounds good."
The three of them left the Zhenpin Hall together.
As they left the stylishly decorated and tasteful lobby, a pair of eyes that had been silently watching them from a corner withdrew their gaze.
The person took out their phone and made a call.
...
Just as Qin Ruan stepped out of the Zhenpin Hall, a luxurious Rolls-Royce with top-notch features parked at the entrance.
After the car came to a stop, a member of the Hou family's secret guard sitting in the driver's seat stepped out.
He opened the rear door and bowed his head to Qin Ruan, saying, "Madam."
Then, he gestured for her to get into the car.
Qin Ruan turned around and asked Rong Menglan
, who was standing beside her, "Does Eldest young master Rong have something to tell me?"
Rong Menglan also made a gesture, inviting her to get in the car, and said, "Madam Hou, it seems like you're tired. Please get in the car, and I'll explain."
Qin Ruan deeply looked at him and then stepped into the car.
Sitting in the car, she leaned against the seat, feeling much more comfortable with some support for her waist.
Once she was settled inside, Rong Menglan, who was still outside the car, spoke slowly, "Madam Hou, I have a good relationship with Xiao Yujie."
Qin Ruan nodded inside the car, indicating that she was listening.
Rong Menglan's gentle gaze fell on Qin Ruan's profile, and he softly said, "Xiao Yujie can be a bit reckless and tends to stir up trouble, but he has no ill intentions. I was invited by him tonight. I wonder if Madam Hou understands the implication?"
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