MHMWTTSBATUAS 410: As Long as Madam is Happy
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After that battle, in Xicheng, Qin Ruan gradually became untouchable under the protection of Lord Liu. No one dared to provoke her.
If she encountered those ignorant individuals who sought trouble, she would show no mercy.
The only regret was that after her fight with Lin Hao in the underground boxing arena, he disappeared from Xicheng.
Qin Ruan made inquiries afterward and even asked Lord Liu about Lin Hao's whereabouts, but he refused to disclose anything about him.
Unable to withstand Qin Ruan's persistent inquiries, Lord Liu, in his impatience, told her that he knew Lin Hao went easy on her, but he had never held any grudges against Lin Hao for that matter.
Knowing that Lord Liu did not trouble Lin Hao, Qin Ruan felt relieved.
She always remembered Lin Hao's kindness towards her.
She was well aware of the consequences if he hadn't held back.
Lord Liu would definitely fulfill his words and spare no effort to obtain what he desired from her, even if it meant her death.
He was a madman, a cold-hearted person.
The past life has passed, and they meet again in this lifetime.
Qin Ruan had almost forgotten about Lin Hao, and she never expected to see him in this situation.
Lin Hao's face was covered in blood, he looked up at Qin Ruan and noticed how much she had changed over the years.
The wild and unruly aura in Xicheng had almost disappeared, leaving no traces. Even her temperament and charm had changed.
He grinned and said to Qin Ruan, "It seems you're doing well now. You no longer have to live in constant fear."
Qin Ruan raised her delicate eyebrows and curved her lips into a gentle smile. "I'm no longer Qin Xiaowu from Xicheng. My name is Qin Ruan. The days of fighting and killing no longer trouble me."
She now had enough capital and was no longer bound by the anxieties and dangers of her previous life.
Lin Hao smiled, a smile filled with indescribable loneliness. "That's good. You were never meant to belong to the chaotic environment of Xicheng."
"But I lived there for eighteen years. Despite several brushes with death, I cannot deny that I found fleeting happiness in my short life there."
Qin Ruan walked up to Lin Hao and bent down, extending her hand towards him.
Lin Hao looked at the well-maintained, fair and slender hand in front of him. The scars accumulated over the years were still visible on the back of her hand.
A glimmer flashed through his eyes, and the lifeless gaze regained hope for life.
He had heard Hou Qiang calling Qin Ruan "Madam" earlier.
The former Qin Xiaowu, who had declined in Xicheng, had transformed into the young wife of the Hou family.
What is the status of the Hou family in this capital city, and the power they possess, even ordinary people know.
Lin Hao understood clearly what Qin Ruan's extended hand meant.
For now, his wretched life was temporarily spared.
He didn't believe Qin Ruan was a benevolent person extending a helping hand. Most of it was because of the incident with Jiang Liu in Xicheng where he had let things slide.
Who would willingly choose death over being alive?
Lin Hao stared at Qin Ruan's outstretched hand and blinked.
After a while, he slowly reached out his hand.
Just as his hand was about to touch Qin Ruan's fingertips, Hou Qiang walked up to Lin Hao and said to Qin Ruan, "Madam, this kid is too strong. Let me do it."
He supported Lin Hao and helped him up from the ground, with a friendly attitude, no longer fierce and menacing as before.
Qin Ruan looked at Hou Qiang seemingly supporting Lin Hao, but in reality, his movements concealed his restraints, preventing him from taking action.
She pursed her lips and smiled, asking Hou Qiang, "Has Third Young Master not rested yet?"
"Second Master has arrived. He shouldn't have rested at this hour."
"Bring him along. Come with me."
"Yes..."
...
Inside the hall.
Hou Yirong and Hou Yunjiao were discussing the matter concerning the Su family.
"Third brother, what do you think is Su Jingshu's purpose in playing this hand?"
Hou Yunjiao swayed the wine glass in his hand, lazily leaning back on the comfortable sofa.
He slightly lifted his eyelids and glanced lightly at Hou Yirong. "Second brother, you really don't know?"
Hou Yirong's brows curved slightly. "I guess it's because the Su family knows about the hidden pieces arranged by the Hou family at their side."
Hou Yunjiao nodded lightly. "Most likely."
Hou Yirong pinched his chin, his face showing a pensive expression. "The one who was taken away just now, was he suspected by Su Jingshu?"
"Throwing a stone to ask for directions and dealing with people around who can't be completely trusted." Third Master's voice was calm.
Hou Yirong couldn't help but sigh. "To be so ruthless even to someone close, Su Jingshu truly is a heartless and cruel woman."
However, if we were to compare true darkness and ruthlessness, Su Jingshu still falls short.
Hou Yunjiao elegant and dignified face revealed a hint of mockery as he spoke, "During the daytime, the Su family had a group of people eliminated, a total of thirty-six individuals, including the bodyguard from earlier, making it thirty-seven."
Hou Yirong furrowed his brows upon hearing this, his eyes filled with solemnity. "They're all dead?!"
A glint of icy coldness flashed through Hou Yunjiao eyes. "They were dealt with cleanly, leaving no traces behind."
Hou Yirong muttered a curse under his breath, downing the wine in his hand in one gulp.
Slamming the wine glass on the table, he spoke with a deep and somewhat incredulous tone, "The actions of the Su family this year are truly unexpected. Are they planning to go all out?"
Hou Yunjiao sneered lightly, "Isn't that obvious?"
As if recalling something, Hou Yirong furrowed his brow and asked, "Were any of Hou family's moles among those thirty-seven people?"
Hou Yunjiao stared at the red liquid in the wine glass and didn't respond immediately.
After a while, he shook his head gently, "No."
Seeing his attitude, Hou Yirong didn't quite believe it. "Really?!"
Hou Yunjiao eyes were as deep as a dark pool, and a teasing smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. "Even if there were, at the moment they were eliminated by the Su family, they were no longer the Hou family's moles."
Hou Yirong's expression turned grim. He knew that on the day these moles were sent out, they would face a life-or-death situation, and it would only be when they succeeded and retired that they could truly return to the Hou family.
Survive, and they would enjoy boundless wealth for the rest of their lives. Die, and they would lose everything.
It had been like this for so many years.
So let's assume there were no Hou family moles among those thirty-seven people.
The subtle feeling in Hou Yirong's heart vanished, and he sighed, saying, "Su Jingshu is absolutely crazy, sacrificing eight hundred to kill zero enemies."
Hou Yunjiao chuckled, "Next, the Su family won't have time to focus on the Hou family. Xiao Wenrou is marrying Nangong Chang, and the chaotic lives of these three families will begin soon."
When the Xiao family was mentioned, a look of anticipation appeared on Hou Yirong's handsome face. "Xiao Wenrou is quite ruthless too. She has been tarnishing her own image for years, all for the sake of marrying a psychologically dark and perverted beast."
A slight smile tugged at Hou Yunjiao beautiful thin lips. "How many women from the major aristocratic families are not ruthless? Their hands might be even dirtier than ours, given the amount of blood they've seen."
The sharp words spoken left no room for argument.
Hou Yirong rubbed his forehead with his hand, smiling bitterly. "One Su Jingshu, one Xiao Wenrou. I am inferior to both of them combined."
Hou Yunjiao raised an eyebrow slightly but remained silent.
At that moment, Qin Ruan walked in, followed by Hou Chuan, Hou Zhi, and Hou Qiang along with Lin Hao.
As soon as he saw Lin Hao's figure, Hou Yirong's smile disappeared, and a faint shadow crossed his eyes.
Hou Yunjiao also showed a hint of doubt on his face, his gaze shifting between Qin Ruan and Lin Hao, then suddenly understanding something, his expression turned knowing.
Qin Ruan noticed the looks on their faces and took the initiative to speak, "Third Young Master, Brother Rong."
Hou Yirong nodded slightly and asked Hou Qiang in a deep voice, ''Old Qiang, why did you bring this guy back again?''
Qin Ruan didn't give Hou Qiang a chance to speak and said to Hou Yirong, ''Rong Ge, I asked him to bring him here.''
She walked over and sat next to Hou Yunjiao, glanced at the red wine glass in his hand, and a playful expression appeared on her exquisite face. ''Third Young Master seems to be in a leisurely mood.''
Hou Yunjiao put down the wine glass in his hand and looked back with a sidelong glance.
He clearly saw the tiredness in Qin Ruan's expression.
He held Qin Ruan's hand and asked softly, ''Would you like a glass of juice?''
Qin Ruan shook her head. ''No, I'm a bit tired. I want to sleep.''
Her gaze shifted slightly to look at Hou Qiang and Lin Hao standing across from her.
She pointed at Lin Hao and said to Hou Yunjiao, ''Third Young Master, this person is an old acquaintance of mine. Does he have a chance to live despite his mistakes?''
''He does.''
Almost as soon as Qin Ruan finished speaking, Hou Yunjiao responded without hesitation.
Qin Ruan raised an eyebrow and looked at him with a smile in her eyes. ''So straightforward?''
''As long as Madam is happy.'' Hou Yunjiao touched her head and spoke in a gentle and doting tone. ''Since you're tired, go upstairs to rest. We can discuss matters tomorrow.''
Qin Ruan refused, ''First, let's clarify things.''
She stretched her neck and waved to Lin Hao, ''Hao Ge, come and sit here.''
Hou Qiang released Lin Hao, but the latter remained in place, his voice low and hoarse, ''I dare not.''
Lin Hao realized that Qin Ruan was married to Third Young Master instead of Second Young Master from the Hou family.
He knew his place and that he had no position by Qin Ruan's side.
He didn't have the confidence to sit on an equal footing with the esteemed figures of Second Young Master and Third Young Master of the Hou family.
Hou Yirong sneered, his deep and dangerous gaze fixed on Lin Hao, giving him a look that acknowledged his awareness.
Qin Ruan didn't insist either. She explained to Hou Yunjiao, ''Third Young Master may not know, but three years ago, Hao Ge showed me kindness. Back then, in the underground boxing arena, he intentionally went easy on me, allowing me to avoid the troubles caused by Jiang Liu. I've remembered his kindness all these years.''
"I don't know the reasons behind him acting against you. If his crime doesn't warrant death, spare his life. But if the situation is more complex than that, Third Young Master can disregard what I just said."
Hou Yunjiao held Qin Ruan's small hand and smiled warmly. ''Since he is your benefactor, how can I ignore his goodwill? He's just an insignificant existence. I'll give him to you, and in the future, let him stay by your side.''
Qin Ruan's expression changed slightly as she looked back and forth between Hou Yunjiao and Lin Hao. She smiled ambiguously and said, "Third Young Master, I can't help but feel that something is amiss with your words."
Hou Yunjiao's facial expression remained unchanged. "What seems off?"
Qin Ruan touched her chin and analyzed, "If Brother Hao is a dangerous person, you wouldn't let him accompany me. But if he's not dangerous, Third Young Master, you don't seem like someone who would casually spare a person's life."
Hou Yunjiao squinted his eyes, his smile deepening. "Didn't Ruan Ruan just say that he is your benefactor?"
"No," Qin Ruan shook her head, furrowing her brows. "There's a sense of disharmony."
Why did she have a feeling that Third Young Master didn't actually want to kill Lin Hao?
She was just waiting for the right opportunity to let him go.
This feeling was inexplicable yet strong, making it impossible for Qin Ruan to ignore.
MHMWTTSBATUAS 410: As Long as Madam is Happy
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Reviewed by shishiball
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December 02, 2023
Rating: 5
