Chapter 691: Master Hou Madam Went To the Sky Bridge Again To Set Up a Stall
Chapter 691: Madam has a bad temper, and I've indulged her.
Hou Yunjiao frowned upon hearing Gong wei's words.
His delicate brows creased into a slight arc, his thin lips forming a straight line.
His calm gaze lifted slightly, meeting Qin Ruan's expressionless face. Hou Yunjiao's demeanor softened.
A charming curve graced the corner of his lips, and he spoke with a tone of pride, "Madam has a bad temper, and I'm the one who spoiled her."
Gong Yibo, who had been watching all along, burst out with profanity upon hearing Hou Yunjiao's words.
His lips twitched uncontrollably, he raised his hand, and gave Hou Yunjiao a thumbs-up.
"Hou Yunjiao, you're quite skilled."
Whether it was mocking or admiring, the head of the Gong family's mood was rather complicated.
To pamper his wife to this extent was indeed rare in the world.
Among the four major families and the six great clans, he had only seen Hou Yunjiao act like this.
Hou Yunjiao smiled faintly, accepting the flattery, "You're too kind."
Qin Ruan's expression softened slightly.
She stood up straight, exuding an air of indifference, her eyes flashing with a fierce and ruthless light.
Qin Ruan looked down at Gong Wei, her tone chilling as she said, "Anyone who dares to have thoughts about my man will find their claws severed. If you don't want these claws of yours anymore, I can have someone take care of that for you."
Gong Wei, already dazed by the humiliation, responded without thinking.
Her words came out recklessly, "You're a venomous and vulgar woman, shameless and repulsive!"
Hou Yunjiao was thoroughly angered, his voice commanding, "Hou Qiang, throw her out!"
His pitch-black eyes filled with hostility once again, an aura of murderous intent radiating from him without concealment.
"Wait!" Qin Ruan's voice intervened.
Her anger surged suddenly.
Qin Ruan took a few steps forward, gripping Gong Wei's chin firmly. "I have no shame? I haven't stooped as low as you, seducing married man. Your mouth is truly unpleasant."
Qin Ruan pressed down hard, distorting Gong Wei's mouth.
She really wanted to tear that mouth apart, so the other party could never speak again.
How could someone degrade themselves to such an extent? Clearly a human, but shrouded in the skin of a beast.
Qin Ruan's slender fingers dug into Gong Wei's flesh.
Crimson blood threads followed her like jade fingertips, slowly trickling down.
Her face darkened, a palpable aura of killing intent emanating from her eyes, felt by everyone present.
Gong Wei's clouded mind echoed loudly.
She felt the fierce killing intent emanating from Qin Ruan, her heart trembling, and goosebumps rising all over her body.
Hou Yunjiao sat to the side, unperturbed as ever.
He didn't intervene, a indulgent expression of letting Qin Ruan do as she pleased on his face.
Gong Yibo, seeing five bloody holes in Gong Wei's face, was afraid Qin Ruan would continue, and hurriedly spoke up.
"Madam, you don't have to dirty your hands with Gong Wei. She belongs to the Gong Sun family, and I will make sure she's disciplined properly."
Qin Ruan released Gong Wei's chin.
She lowered her gaze, staring at the bloodstains on her fingertips, her brows furrowed.
Seeing tissues placed on the table, she reached out and grabbed a few, calmly wiping away the blood that had touched Gong Wei's fingertips.
Without even looking at Gong Yibo, Qin Ruan said, "I spared her once. If I spare her again this time, won't I become a joke?"
Her voice was slow and carried a hint of weariness.
Gong Yibo signaled to his bodyguard beside him, who then approached Gong Wei.
Hou Qiang held Gong Wei back, not allowing the Gong family's bodyguards to touch her.
Seeing this, Gong Yibo said to Qin Ruan with a smile, "I'll send Weiwei out of the capital. Madam won't have to see her again."
Gong Wei couldn't just be ruined like this. Even if she couldn't be a candidate for marriage alliance, she still had other uses.
Everyone from a family background had to be utilized to their fullest potential.
Qin Ruan fell silent for a moment, her gaze focused on Gong Sunyibo.
In response, she said softly, "I hope so."
This could be considered agreeing to spare Gong Wei.
Gong Yibo ordered his bodyguard, "Take her out. Don't disrupt our esteemed guests."
"Yes, Master."
The Gong family's bodyguard took Gong Wei from Hou Qiang's hands and escorted her out of the room.
Hou Yunjiao called out, "Ruan Ruan, come here."
Qin Ruan discarded the used tissues into the trash bin on the table and walked over to Hou Yunjiao
Huo Yunjiao reached out and held her hand, noticing that her fingertips were reddened, and his brows furrowed.
With absolute tenderness in his unwaveringly gentle voice, he said, "Don't personally get involved next time. Some people have tough skin and you might hurt your hand."
Qin Ruan's exquisite features blossomed into a radiant smile at this shameless indulgence.
She tilted her head playfully and quipped, "Then, Third Young Master, make sure to keep your distance from women in the future, so I don't have to clean up after you?"
Today's incident wasn't necessarily the fault of Gong Wei or Hou Yunjiao.
Blame could only be placed on Gong Wei for genuinely falling for Hou Yunjiao.
And Hou Yunjiao, allowing other women to get close, was taken advantage of by those with ulterior motives.
Qin Ruan's visit today was to say one thing to Hou Yunjiao.
She didn't want to have to clean up after every woman who stood by his side in the future.
Since they were already married, they needed to maintain a certain distance from the opposite sex.
And don't mention friendship between opposite sexes, she didn't believe in that.
In a true friendship, it wouldn't affect their friends' romantic lives.
Qin Ruan didn't believe in these things.
Real friendship wouldn't interfere with someone's romantic relationship.
Between men and women, true friendship, or more accurately, two interesting souls finding each other's appearances unattractive.
It was a way for scoundrels to openly engage in ambiguous relationships.
What Qin Ruan wanted in her marriage was absolute loyalty, both in spirit and body.
Gong Yibo watched as his bodyguards escorted Gong Wei away and heard Qin Ruan's audacious words.
Well, this girl is quite formidable.
To actually ask Hou Yunjiao for assurances.
For people of their backgrounds, marriage was about mutual respect, and what happened outside wouldn't be flaunted.
He understood the severe consequences of a broken marriage.
Qin Ruan's probing, to his ears, made her seem
naive and ridiculous.
It wasn't that he looked down on Qin Ruan's background, but she lacked both background and emotional foundation. Why should Hou Yunjiao stay chaste for her?
Gong Yibo was delighted to watch the show, leaning back and not paying attention to the ongoing combat in the arena outside.
He raised an eyebrow, quite interested in the interactions before him.
Hou Yunjiao sensed Qin Ruan's underlying intention.
This girl didn't really doubt him, but she was blaming him for getting entangled with other women outside.
He looked up, his calm eyes narrowing slightly, and he stared deeply at Qin Ruan's cunning and fox-like face.
After a moment, Hou Yunjiao's lips curved lightly.
He chuckled softly, his voice gentle and suggestive, carrying a hint of indulgence, "It's my fault. I won't do it again in the future."
Qin Ruan was satisfied, a faint smile appearing in her eyes and brows.
Hou Yunjiao held her hands and kissed them lightly.
His gentle tone became even more soothing, "No more anger. Shall we head home after a while?"
"Okay."
Qin Ruan sat beside Hou Yunjiao, returning to her previous obedient and gentle demeanor.
Gong Yibo blinked in disbelief.
Is that all? Is it over?
He thought Hou Yunjiao would lecture Qin Ruan extensively, teaching her about proper behavior.
Gong Yibo scrutinized Qin Ruan again.
He was growing increasingly curious about this woman.
Hou Yunjiao didn't treat her as a wife at all; he was treating her more like a child.
Look at her submissive attitude, she was almost being raised.
Hearing the commotion from the audience stand outside, Gong Yibo's gaze shifted.
His eyes revealed a hint of calculation, and he suddenly asked Qin Ruan, "Madam, I've heard that you spent time in the West City's underground boxing arena. Who do you think will win the next match?"
Gong Yibo's mention of Qin Ruan's time in the West City wasn't meant as a slight.
Hou Yunjiao still held Qin Ruan's hand, and upon hearing Gong Yibo's question, he looked at the other man.
This gaze carried a warning.
But Gong Yibo smiled, unfazed.
Qin Ruan turned to look at Hou Yunjiao, her question mirroring Gong Yibo's, "Why did you choose him, Third Young Master?"
Hou Yunjiao played with Qin Ruan's increasingly supple hand, his voice gentle, "Looks."
"What nonsense?!"
Qin Ruan hadn't even spoken yet when Gong Yibo exploded.
He pointed at Hou Yunjiao, "Do you dare to repeat what you just said?"
His heart shattered into pieces.
Today's gamble wasn't just about whether the Gong family would send someone to assist the Hou family in the Fulu Country.
More importantly, it was a battle of perception.
Hou Yunjiao hadn't frequented the boxing arena in years. Back when he used to visit, nobody's gaze was as sharp as his. He could be said to have won nine out of ten times.
Now, his opponent told him that it all came down to looks.
How could Gong Yibo accept that?
Ignoring his usual composed demeanor, he stared at Hou Yunjiao with eyes full of resentment.
Hou Yunjiao remained composed, meeting his unyielding gaze, a faint smile forming at the corner of his lips.
He struck back, "Your fighter is too ugly, it's affecting the visual experience."
Gong Yibo slapped his chest, an anguished expression on his face, "You really dare to say anything!"
Suppressing her urge to burst out laughing, Qin Ruan continued to listen to their conversation.
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