Chapter 42: Seemingly Gentle, Yet Fierce
In what seemed like a dream from a past life, Qin Ruan had never been too intimate with anyone, whether in the West City or after returning to the Qin family. She had a heavy psychological defense, relying on no one but herself. Since she was sensible, she believed that the only person she could rely on and trust in this world was herself.
Without the painful experience of her past life and the sincere care of the Qin family's father and sons, she might not have been able to open up and trust others.
The way Qin Jingcen had acted just now, seemingly coquettish and dependent, made Qin Ruan feel uncomfortable. But she believed that she would adapt to it over time.
Father, elder brother, and second brother were all her loved ones. In this life, she would protect them and ensure they would have a worry-free later half of their lives.
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In a certain clubhouse in the East City, Han Xian and her daughter, Han Kexin, arrived early in the morning. The clubhouse had a high and elegant style, both in decoration and internal style.
The people from the Hou family had come looking for Han Kexin. Mother and daughter were very excited and hopeful. They knew exactly why the Hou family had come to them.
The person who had spent a night with Hou Yunjiao at the Imperial Palace Hotel was Qin Ruan, but Han Kexin had taken her place as a substitute.
It was only natural for Han Kexin to receive all the benefits that the Hou family had to offer next.
Han Kexin was able to recognize the real Third Master Hou, thanks to her stepfather, Qin Anguo. Last year, the Qin family's company had reached new heights, and Qin Anguo's net worth had increased. They received an invitation to attend a top-tier banquet of the capital's aristocratic families.
Qin Anguo had taken her and her mother to attend the banquet. At that time, she learned what true aristocratic families, power, and influence were like. In the eyes of those days' prodigies and people born with great power, everything the Qin family owned was not enough to be considered.
The biggest gain that Han Kexin received at the banquet was meeting the head of the four major families in the capital, including Third Master Hou.
She only knew him one-sidedly.
Amidst the fragrant scent and shimmering lights of the lively banquet, she spotted a man walking in from outside exuding an air of dominance and unquestionable presence.
His features were strikingly beautiful, with a hint of illness in his delicate and handsome appearance, exuding a demonic charm and an air of grace and nobility.
He was born a privileged son of heaven, a figure that made people look up to him.
With just one glance, countless women at the banquet were captivated by his looks and bearing, including Han Kexin.
The man walked with elegant and steady steps, gradually blending into the center of the gathering, and accepting the respectful gazes of countless people.
That night, Han Kexin learned of the man's identity.
Hou Yunjiao, the legitimate grandson of the Hou family, a century-old prestigious clan and the next in line to take over their power.
It was rumored that he was ruthless, cold and noble, unpredictable, seemingly refined and elegant but in fact cold-blooded and murderous.
However, all these rumors about Hou Yunjiao were far from Han Kexin's ears.
He was a man she could never have no matter how much she yearned for him.
She thought she would only have a brief encounter with him in this life.
But little did she know, she would have another chance to get close to Hou Yunjiao because of Qin Ruan.
Unfortunately, that night, she had someone take Qin Ruan to another room in a hurry, and rushed back to Hou Yunjiao's room. However, before she could approach him, she heard a knock at the door.
The Hou family burst into the room and took the unconscious Hou Yunjiao away.
Han Kexin didn't even have a chance to touch him, just watching him being taken away with unwillingness in her heart.
But thinking about everything that happened between Qin Ruan and Hou Yunjiao, she couldn't help but feel a little hopeful.
The Hou family would come looking for her.
End of chapter.
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