Chapter 681: Master Hou Madam Went To the Sky Bridge Again To Set Up a Stall
Chapter 681: Hou Yunjiao Gets Jealous and Threatens to Destroy the Peach Blossoms
Qin Ruan met Lan An's gaze with a probing and vigilant look, and the latter's proud eyes flickered slightly.
Lan An lowered his head slowly, concealing the deep and restless emotions in his eyes.
The most feared thing is when the air suddenly becomes quiet.
It was a silent confrontation, and Lan An took the first step back.
Ling Feng suddenly stood up and walked to Lan An's side, whispering, "I want to go back to the mountain."
Lan An raised his head, the icy expression on his face melting like snow.
He raised his eyebrows slightly, his expression showing a hint of tenderness, "If we find the jujube tree, can we return to Qishan?"
Ling Feng had only entered the human world a few hundred years ago and had hardly ever set foot in the human realm since then.
He followed Lan An out of Qishan this time because Lan An was afraid she would be lonely in the mountains, so he insisted on bringing her along.
"Okay," Ling Feng agreed.
She still stood beside Lan An, silent.
Qin Ruan sat across from them, observing them intently, and suddenly asked, "Are you two together?"
"No," Ling Feng replied nonchalantly.
Lan An pursed his lips and also shook his head.
The two of them had a strong understanding of each other, yet there was no hint of romantic ambiguity.
Lan An held Ling Feng's hand and stood up, saying to Qin Ruan, "We should leave now. If there's any news, we'll come to you."
Qin Ruan joked, "When you come to find me, please don't make a grand entrance. My husband lives here, and he's not in good health. Don't disturb him."
Lan An's warm eyes instantly turned as deep as an abyss.
His voice became slightly hoarse, "Is he treating you well?"
The question came out of the blue, and Qin Ruan tilted her head, "Hmm?"
She didn't understand what Lan An meant.
Lan An asked again, "Are you satisfied with your current life? Are you at peace?"
A life without pain and heavy burdens, are you happy with it?
"Of course, I like my current life." Qin Ruan narrowed her eyes and smiled, "Lan An, your attitude is quite strange. You seem very interested in me."
Lan An tugged at the corner of his lips, trying to show a smile, but it seemed forced.
His expression didn't look natural, and he avoided Qin Ruan's inquisitive gaze as he said softly, "You give me a sense of familiarity."
"Is that so?" Qin Ruan shrugged, "Yesterday, someone else told me something similar."
She recalled the words Hu Yixun said about meeting old acquaintances lately.
"Miss Qin, goodbye."
Lan An didn't pursue the matter any further, seemingly changing the topic, and turned to leave with Ling Feng.
When the three of them left the reception room, they happened to meet Hou Yunjiao, who had come to find Qin Ruan.
He was dressed in a suit, exuding elegance and grace.
Hou Yunjiao's lips carried a faint smile, his features clear and refined, his face like a flawless work of art, cultured and elegant.
Yet, his eyes were cold and distant, exuding an aura of inviolable composure and serenity.
When he ran into Lan An and Ling Feng, Hou Yunjiao's eyes flickered, bypassing them to look at Qin Ruan behind.
Qin Ruan blinked and asked, "Are you going out?"
Hou Yunjiao usually never dressed in formal attire at home, so his current outfit clearly indicated he was going out.
"Yes," Hou Yunjiao replied, his tranquil gaze fixed on Qin Ruan as he confirmed.
Sensing a hostile gaze, he looked at Lan An.
The delicate and enchanting appearance of Lan An, with a hint of coldness, made it hard for him to ignore the man's displeasure.
The strange glint in Lan An's emerald eyes caught his attention.
With his refined and charming appearance, Hou Yunjiao's smile seemed warm and inviting, but a dangerous aura lurked beneath.
"These two are?" Hou Yunjiao inquired politely, maintaining his composure.
"They're friends. They have some business to attend to, and they're about to leave," Qin Ruan said, taking a step forward and holding Hou Yunjiao's arm.
Suppressing the dissatisfaction and slight anger within her heart, she couldn't help but think that he was really treating himself like an iron man, going out despite his frail health.
Lan An stood there for a moment, then asked Qin Ruan, "Is he your lover?"
This question... was quite straightforward.
Qin Ruan nodded, "Yes."
No hesitation or reluctance.
Hou Yunjiao was her partner in this life and the previous one.
"Lover" is a term used by a wife to address her husband, but a husband can also use it to address his wife.
Furthermore, "lover" can represent a good and virtuous person.
As a couple, Hou Yunjiao was her lover.
Beyond the husband and wife identity, his kindness in her previous life was that of a benevolent person.
Lan An, satisfied with Qin Ruan's response, approached Hou Yunjiao and said, "Hello."
His voice was cold, and the enmity in his eyes remained.
When Lan An stared at Hou Yunjiao, it was like a deity looking down upon an ant.
Hou Yunjiao's brows lifted slightly. The feeling of being underestimated was somewhat inexplicable, but he found it intriguing.
With exquisite features and a handsome face, he smiled like a spring breeze, exceptionally good-looking.
Unfortunately, the smile on his face didn't reach his eyes; his gaze remained deep and dangerous.
"Hello."
Hou Yunjiao's lips curved with restrained arrogance, his voice casually indifferent.
Lan An's gaze shot sharp as arrows at Hou Yunjiao, and his lips pursed in displeasure.
Hou Yunjiao's expression turned cold, and he said in a deep voice, "Miss Qin is my benefactor."
Hou Yunjiao eyes flashed with a chilling light, but his lips curved into an alluring smile, exuding a calm and leisurely aura.
He held Qin Ruan's shoulder, their intimacy proclaiming their relationship.
Third Master smiled disdainfully at Lan Ang, "She's my wife, the mother of my child."
His voice was melodious and pleasant, like the tinkling of a brook.
He remained poised and elegant, exuding an air of composure.
Lan An keenly sensed the dignified and naturally noble aura emanating from Hou Yunjiao, combined with a hint of devilish charm and laziness.
Despite the smile on his face, the coldness in his eyes made people shiver.
Lan An lowered his gaze and looked at the tightly held hands of Qin Ruan and Hou Yunjiao.
She didn't resist the intimacy with the man, and her dependence was evident in her eyes.
Lan An pursed his lips, and his anger subsided.
He looked at the two and sincerely blessed them, "I wish you a harmonious union and eternal togetherness."
This sincerity was irresistible.
"Thank you, we will be."
As soon as Hou Yunjiao uttered those words, he felt a bit uneasy.
Eternal togetherness?
That seemed a bit challenging.
Lan An seemed to struggle to breathe. After bidding farewell to Qin Ruan again, he took Ling Feng and left.
Qin Ruan stood at the door, watching Lan An and Ling Feng's departing figures, her gaze lingering.
The subtle emotions in her heart left a deep impression of Lan An.
His benevolence towards her and his familiar demeanor were reminiscent of a forgotten acquaintance.
Searching her memory once more, she still couldn't find any image related to Lan An.
Her final conclusion remained unchanged: she really didn't know him.
"Now that they're gone, stop staring."
Hou Yunjiao extended his hand, covering Qin Ruan's eyes.
He pulled her inside the house, and the door closed behind them.
The hand in front of Qin Ruan's eyes remained.
She blinked her eyes, her long lashes brushing against his palm, like a kitten's paw scratching his heart.
He pushed Qin Ruan against the embossed wall, leaning closer to her ear, his voice laced with jealousy, "Ruan Ruan, where did you find such a big peach blossom?"
He was referring to Lan An.
Qin Ruan's lips curved, a mix of laughter and exasperation, "No, Lan An has feelings for someone, the girl beside him."
She blinked her eyes, and her fluttering lashes brushed against his palm like tiny brushes.
"Is that so?" Hou Yunjiao's voice was indifferent.
He hadn't noticed what that woman looked like at all.
Lan An's hostility was too obvious, and his somewhat effeminate appearance would hardly escape Hou Yunjiao's attention, given his attitude towards Qin Ruan.
Hou Yunjiao blew a gentle breath into Qin Ruan's ear, his lips grazing her earlobe.
He whispered, "But the way he looks at you makes me very unhappy."
His voice was both lazy and sexy, even if feigning annoyance.
Qin Ruan's body went weak, leaning against the wall, her hands encircling Third Master's neck from behind.
She pleaded, "Third Young Master, don't tease me like this."
She could clearly see through his intention. There was no way Hou Yunjiao couldn't see Lan An's feelings for her.
Hou Yunjiao removed the hand that covered Qin Ruan's eyes.
His eyelids lifted slightly, his peach blossom eyes brimming with tenderness and indulgence.
Such tenderness was intoxicating, making one lose oneself and surrendering without resistance.
Qin Ruan lowered her head slowly, a faint blush creeping onto her cheeks.
Huo Yunjiao gazed at her blushing face, his lips parting slightly, "I'll spare you this time, but if another peach blossom comes around, I'll personally take care of it."
Qin Ruan pouted, lightly humming, "It's all hypothetical!"
"What?" Third Master deliberately lowered his voice, even feigning anger, still dripping with a seductive quality.
In an instant, Qin Ruan felt a sense of defeat, "Nothing!"
She had to back down.
This person's long and slender leg was pressed against her knees.
Any slight movement on his part would cause her discomfort.
This was clearly a threat.
A naked threat!
Qin Ruan exhaled heavily, her baby-faced cheeks puffed up.
This somewhat resentful yet silent appearance brought forth a pleased chuckle from Hou Yunjiao.
He pinched his recently tasted earlobe and curved his thin lips with a dignified arc. "I'll be out for a while. Wait for me obediently at home."
After speaking, he leaned down slowly and planted a kiss between Qin Shengzi's eyebrows.
"Oh."
Qin Ruan responded and suddenly looked up.
"No way!"
She disregarded Hou Yunjiao's veiled threat and the previous reversal, leaning forward.
Brushing away the hidden touch, she grabbed Hou Yunjiao's tie and pulled him close.
"Third Young Master, what kind of tactics and schemes are you playing with me?" Qin Ruan's expression was half-smiling, her annoyance clear in her eyes. "You're not leaving this place today!"
Hou Yunjiao knew she had figured it out and sighed softly in his heart, though his face didn't show it.
His voice remained gentle, "Ruan Ruan, there's an issue at the company that I need to address."
"That's not acceptable either!"
Qin Ruan's grip was strong, holding onto Hou Yunjiao's tie tightly.
A hint of fatigue appeared in Hou Yunjiao's eyes and expression. He softened his tone and coaxed Qin Shengzi, "Darling, the company is facing some trouble this time. I must go out for a while. Be good, I'll be back soon."
His eyes couldn't hide the trace of weariness, and Qin Ruan felt a pang of sympathy.
She loosened her grip on the tie slightly and complained emotionally, "How important is it that you need to go in person? Can't you delegate it to Brother Rong?"
Hou Yunjiao's long leg withdrew discreetly from between Qin Ruan's knees.
To prevent her from being uncomfortable, he embraced Qin Ruan and walked towards the living room.
At this moment, Qin Ruan finally reacted.
Even though Hou Yunjiao's leg was gone, the sensation from before lingered, leaving an awkward feeling.
Hou Yunjiao gently placed her on the sofa, her legs tightly together, trying to conceal the unnaturalness.
Hou Yunjiao leaned in closer, meeting her gaze seriously. "Ruan Ruan, this incident is very important. The Hou family's research facility in Fulu Country was destroyed, resulting in the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars and a significant research achievement."
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