Chapter 684: Master Hou Madam Went To the Sky Bridge Again To Set Up a Stall
Chapter 684: Burdened with Unshakable Shackles, the Weighty Pain
Hu Yiyuan had been with Qin Jingcen for over ten years, so he understood him too well.
After being brothers for over ten years, it was evident that Qin Jingcen was more responsive to gentleness than to force.
He approached Qin Jingcen and spoke with a weakened voice, "Jingcen, let's talk things through. I rarely transform; it only happens under special circumstances."
He couldn't bear losing such a good friend like Qin Jingcen.
After all, if he wanted to get close to Qin Ruan, he couldn't avoid interacting with Qin Jingcen, her cousin.
Qin Jingcen didn't even look back and asked calmly, "What do you mean by 'special circumstances'?"
Hu Yiyuan hesitated for a moment before answering, "I can't say for sure."
In the past, he transformed due to the instability of his soul, but last night's transformation caught him off guard because of Qin Ruan.
He couldn't predict when the next transformation would occur.
Qin Jingcen turned around and narrowed his eyes as he looked at Hu Yiyuan. "If you want my forgiveness, it's simple. Help me with something."
Hu Yiyuan's eyes brightened at the prospect. "Tell me!"
Qin Jingcen said calmly, "Accompany me to visit my father at home."
Hu Yiyuan furrowed his brows and looked puzzled. "Why do you want me to meet your father?"
Qin Jingcen scrutinized him from head to toe, his eyes revealing a peculiar glint, as if a cunning fox were scheming something.
He said, "My father has been worried about my marriage recently and intends to arrange a marriage with the daughter of a certain energy company."
Understanding his father's intentions, Hu Yiyuan smiled mockingly. "I see! You want me to pretend to be your girlfriend?"
Qin Jingcen remained composed and answered, "Yes."
"No problem, but my condition is not stable. Who knows when the next transformation will occur. So, why wait? Let's do it today," Hu Yiyuan said. To him, nothing was more important than Qin Ruan.
After a moment of hesitation, Qin Jingcen nodded. "Okay."
...
After Qin Ruan hung up with Qin Jingcen, the housekeeper came up to call her.
It was time for lunch.
As she sat at the dining table having her meal, Qin Ruan called Hou Yunjiao to ask when he would be back.
The voice from the other end was a bit noisy.
Hou Yunjiao was probably in a crowded place.
But his cold and clear voice reached Qin Ruan's ears distinctly.
"It's not clear yet. It might be late in the evening at the earliest."
Stirring the remaining soup in her bowl with a spoon, she said, "I want to go back home. It's been a while since I last visited."
There was a brief silence on the other end, and Qin Ruan heard another unfamiliar male voice speaking.
After a while, Hou Yunjiao said, "Go ahead. Let Lin Hao accompany you."
"Understood," Qin Ruan responded, frowning slightly. "Where are you? It sounds so noisy."
Hou Yunjiao sighed softly, "It's a bit noisy, and it's giving me a headache."
He didn't answer the question directly.
Without asking further, Qin Ruan gave some instructions and then hung up the phone.
Lin Hao had another restless night, so Qin Ruan hesitated for a moment before instructing the housekeeper to call him.
...
Qin Family Mansion.
Qin Anguo hadn't gone out today and was at home watching a TV series.
After stepping down from company affairs, his days had become very leisurely.
Qin Jingcen brought the elegantly dressed Hu Yiyuan back home.
Dressed in a wine-red wraparound dress with big wavy curls cascading down, Hu Yiyuan exuded a feminine charm. The dress showcased his perfect figure, front and back, highlighting his excellent S-shaped body. The tight-fitting design of the dress accentuated his curves.
His alluring figure even made countless women envious.
Leading Hu Yiyuan by the hand, Qin Jingcen entered the house and saw the TV series playing on the screen.
"Dad, are you still watching Shadow Emperor's drama?" Qin Jingcen asked as he saw his father engrossed in the drama.
Qin Anguo, engrossed in the TV series, didn't even spare a glance at his eldest son.
It was a hotly broadcast war drama, starring the emperor of drama, Xiao Yunchen. The plot was gripping, and it carried significant meaning.
Qin Anguo's heart was racing with excitement, and he didn't even pay attention to his eldest son.
Ignoring his father's lack of response, Qin Jingcen guided Hu Yiyuan to stand beside him, blocking the TV screen.
Qin Anguo finally noticed the unfamiliar woman standing next to his eldest son, dressed in a way that couldn't be seen through.
"Who is this young lady?" Qin Anguo asked.
Hu Yiyuan lowered his gaze slightly and shyly said, "Uncle, hello. I'm Jingcen's girlfriend."
His voice was pleasant to the ear, sweet and charming, without any pretense.
Upon hearing this, Qin Anguo turned his gaze toward Qin Jingcen and scolded him, "You, too. You brought your girlfriend home without even giving a heads-up. I haven't prepared anything."
Qin Jingcen's attitude wasn't particularly warm. He calmly responded, "Dad, it was a sudden whim. I wanted you to meet Ah Yan."
"So, this young lady's name is A Yan."
Hu Yiyuan nodded and pursed his lips, speaking gently, "Uncle, my name is Hu Yan. You can call me Ah Yan."
Qin Anguo nodded repeatedly, no longer preoccupied with the popular TV show he had been watching.
He gestured for them to sit, saying, "Good, good child, come and sit."
"It's lively at home today."
A pleasant and melodious voice interjected.
Qin father and son, along with Hu Yiyuan, turned their heads simultaneously.
Their faces were filled with shock as they looked at the person standing at the doorway, wrapped up tightly.
"Ruan Ruan!"
Qin Anguo rushed over with a quick step, his face radiant with an incomparably brilliant smile, resembling a blooming flower.
Seeing his daughter's arrival, he no longer held any significance in the presence of his son and his future daughter-in-law.
Qin Ruan smiled gently and affectionately, addressing her father, "Dad, how have you been recently?"
Qin Anguo held onto her hand and seemed reluctant to let go, "I'm doing well."
He looked behind Qin Ruan and only saw Lin Hao. His smile faded slightly, "You're the only one who came?"
Qin Ruan's lips maintained a smile, "Yes, Third Young Master had something to attend to, so I came back to see you."
Her words touched Qin Anguo's heart and made him feel warm.
"Daughter is still the best. A daughter is like a personal little cotton jacket." He patted Qin Ruan's hand and said, "Come, let's go inside. Your elder brother has brought his girlfriend."
"Oh?" Qin Ruan looked surprised and lifted her gaze to the woman standing beside Qin Jingcen.
She had seen her before but didn't think much of it, assuming she was her brother's secretary.
She never expected her to be his girlfriend.
Qin Jingcen looked at his approaching father and younger sister, lowering his voice to say to Hu Yiyuan, "Why are you nervous?"
"I, I'm afraid!"
Hu Yiyuan lowered his head, his voice trembling, and he dared not even look at Qin Ruan.
He was in a predicament.
His ordinary and unremarkable face from before was his true protective layer.
Now, if he were to encounter the Qin Ruan of his past memories, even if he turned into ashes, she would still recognize him.
Hu Yiyuan held a hidden sense of anticipation. He hoped Qin Ruan would recognize him, but he also felt a certain unease.
The heavy pain and shackles of the past might return along with the memories, causing Qin Ruan to once again be tormented by herself.
Qin Ruan walked up to Qin Jingcen and Hu Yiyuan.
She looked at the woman taller than her, unable to make out her exact features due to her lowered head.
Qin Ruan playfully remarked, "Elder brother, your girlfriend seems a bit shy."
Qin Jingcen held Hu Yiyuan's hand and affectionately said, "Ah Yan is a bit bashful."
Qin Anguo instructed the servants to prepare tea and snacks. Then, he turned to see his children still standing and said disapprovingly, "Sit down, sit down. What are you all standing for?"
As Hu Yiyuan took his seat, Qin Ruan finally got a clear look at his face.
She said, "I feel like I've seen you somewhere before."
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