Chapter 644: Third Young Master's Favor Makes
Chapter 644: Third Young Master's Favor Makes
Hou Yunjiao rarely finds himself speechless when faced with Qin Ruan's retorts.
He feels like he can't continue the conversation today.
If they keep talking, he might lose ten years of his life expectancy.
The young girl returned today with a bit of a bad attitude.
If they continue talking, she might compare him to a delicate and sickly Lin Meimei, who faints at the slightest breeze.
Qin Ruan feels she misspoke and looks up at Hou Yunjiao, meeting his profound gaze.
She regrets venting her anger on him.
Hou Yunjiao sees her conflicted expression, and his gaze softens like melting snow.
He places his hand on Qin Ruan's shoulder, pulling her into his embrace, and leads her into the hall.
With an indulgent tone, he says, "What happened to bring such fire when you went out? Who made you unhappy? Tell me, and I'll have someone take care of it."
Hearing the words used to appease a child, Hou Qiang, who had just come over after finishing his phone call, almost stumbled.
He has never heard the Third Young Master speak so softly and tenderly to anyone.
Even the words he spoke were so childish that it sent shivers down his spine.
Qin Ruan's inner conflict and anger fade away under the gentle comfort of Hou Yunjiao.
Her tense body relaxes, and the furrowed brow smoothens, revealing a faint smile.
Her cheeks turn slightly red, and she speaks slowly, "I was just feeling a bit unhappy. Don't mind what I said earlier."
Ultimately, she apologizes.
Hou Yunjiao settles Qin Ruan on the sofa, sitting beside her, facing her directly.
Their noses are almost touching.
Qin Ruan's breath lightens, and her heart races.
She tries to push him away, but Hou Yunjiao retreats first.
Holding Qin Ruan's hand, he speaks earnestly, "Ruan Ruan, we are husband and wife, one entity. What could I possibly mind? If you keep grievances hidden, then I would be truly concerned. Home is a place where you belong without any burdens."
His gentle voice is intoxicating.
Qin Ruan's beautiful eyes sparkle like stars in the sky.
She tries to say something but can't find the words.
Hou Yunjiao favor makes her feel surprised and cherished.
Her father and brothers' affection for her is compensation for the past years, always being careful around her.
Hou Yunjiao, on the other hand, is domineering and all the good things he does for her are after testing whether she would accept them, leaving her no choice but to take them.
The words "home is where you belong without any burdens" are enough to make Qin Ruan's heart soft.
No words of love or any ambiguity, but it touches her heart.
Qin Ruan's eyes curve into crescents, looking absolutely lovely, with bright lights dancing in her eyes.
Hou Yunjiao sees her mood improving and stands up to kneel in front of her.
He lifts Qin Ruan's leg and helps her take off the flat shoes she forgot to change at the entrance.
This intimate and submissive gesture startles Qin Ruan.
She quickly withdraws her foot, saying, "I can do it myself."
In her haste, she forgets about her six-month-old belly, and when she withdraws her foot, it puts pressure on her stomach.
"Ah!"
"What happened?"
Hou Yunjiao hurriedly sits beside Qin Ruan, holding her in his arms with a worried expression on his handsome face.
Qin Ruan holds her stomach with one hand and waves the other towards the Third Master.
"It's nothing, I moved too quickly."
The pain in her stomach quickly subsides.
"Let me help you," Hou Yunjiao offers, standing up and helping her take off the shoes.
Qin Ruan touches her belly, and when she raises her hand, it lands in Hou Yunjiao's palm.
All the dresses have been tailored according to her current month of pregnancy.
With her stomach growing day by day, the dresses from a month or two ago wouldn't fit anymore.
"Rest assured," Hou Yunjiao says, understanding her concern. "These dresses are all custom-made for you, based on your current size. They will definitely fit you. It's just a matter of which one you like."
Qin Ruan frowns and looks at her six-month-old belly.
She's worried that she won't be able to fit into them.
"Don't worry," Hou Yunjiao reassures her, taking her hand and leading her upstairs. "They were all tailored to fit your size. You will like them."
Qin Ruan picks up the spoon to drink half of the soup and stops.
She recalls that Hou Yirong is going to meet Miss Fu.
She looks at Hou Yunjiao and asks, "Is brother Yirong going too?"
Huo Yunjiao nods, "Second Brother will also be there. He will come to pick you up when it's time to attend the banquet tomorrow."
"I see," Qin Ruan agrees.
She no longer resists these arrangements now.
She has come to realize her identity.
She is the wife of Third Young Master Hou, and she has to adapt to many things.
It's only a matter of time.
Hou Yunjiao pinches Qin Ruan's earlobe, praising her, "So obedient."
Qin Ruan tilts her head, avoiding the hand that disturbed her drinking.
Obedient?
She admits she's never been praised for being obedient in her entire life except by this man beside her.
Qin Ruan considers herself, and "obedient" is not a word she would use to describe herself.
Hou Yunjiao, understanding her thoughts, smiles faintly, "Nothing I give you will go to waste."
Qin Ruan remains silent and lets go of his hand to pick a dress.
Every dress is made with exquisite craftsmanship and costs a lot of effort, manpower, and money.
Once she gives birth to the child, these dresses will be left to gather dust.
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