Chapter 165: The Clear-headed Ruan Ruan

 Chapter 165: The Clear-headed Ruan Ruan

Hou Hongxing furrowed his brow, his expression showing his disapproval of his father's actions.

In contrast, Hou Yunjiao's smile deepened, and a look of pleasure appeared in his eyes.

Old Master Hou held a document in his hand and beckoned to Qin Ruan, "Child, come here."

Qin Ruan did not immediately respond to Old Master Hou call.

She looked up at Hou Yunjiao, who was standing next to her, with a questioning look in her eyes.

This dependent manner made Hou Yunjiao very pleased.

Hou Yunjiao pinched Qin Ruan's hand and spoke gently, "Go ahead."

He let go of her hand, put his hand on her shoulder, and pushed her towards his grandfather.

Old Master Hou saw the small movements between the two and couldn't help but smile.

Hou Yunjiao was his youngest grandson, already twenty-eight years old.

In the eyes of the old man, Qin Ruan, a nineteen-year-old girl, was like a great-granddaughter.

She was too young.

Upon learning that the two had registered for marriage, Old Master Hou felt a slight disappointment in his heart.

He always felt that a girl of this age, even if she could take care of his weak grandson, would probably cause trouble in the future.

The Qin family had climbed up in recent years and had a place among the capital's wealthy families, but their status was still not high enough. They could not even touch the borders of the six major aristocratic families.

Qin Ruan was a good child of the Qin family, but her upbringing in Xicheng was vastly different from that of his grandson, who was born into a powerful family.

Old Master Hou was not an old-fashioned person who insisted on matching people based on social status.

He was only worried that two people without a common language would harm Hou Yunjiao in the process of getting along.

His youngest grandson was weak, with a lifespan no better than that of a normal person.

The remaining time was the most beautiful time for Hou Yunjiao, and he did not want his grandson to be harmed in any way.

At first, Old Master Hou thought that Qin Ruan was just like what was on her resume.

In Xicheng, she was fierce and knew how to survive in a chaotic environment. But when she returned to the Qin family, she became a brainless little girl who seemed inexperienced and easily manipulated.

However, during her meeting with Qin Ruan today, the old man noticed that she was different.

Old Master Hou had lived for half a lifetime and had seen countless people. He could tell at a glance that this little girl was not simple.

In the photo, Qin Ruan had a blank expression with fierce eyes. But in front of him, while her face was the same, her aura and expression were full of discordance.

Despite being at the age of youthfulness, this girl seemed to remain calm and collected, except for her initial nervousness upon meeting.

She lacked the innocence and purity of a young girl and the fierceness and wildness of the girl in the photo. Instead, her eyes revealed a sense of desolation, numbness, and indifference.

It was as if she had experienced all the helplessness, struggle, and despair in the world and had become like stagnant water, unmoved by anything that happened.

Qin Ruan stood in front of Old Master Hou, with lowered eyes and a respectful demeanor.

"Child, this is my gift to you for this meeting. After your father and brothers return from abroad, we can discuss the wedding. The Hou family will not treat you unfairly. Consider this your own home."

After the old man finished speaking, he handed the document in his hand to Qin Ruan in a seemingly casual manner.

Qin Ruan looked at the document with clear eyes, wanting to refuse but unsure of how to do so.

She hadn't considered the wedding yet, and she had only found Hou Yunjiao because his vitality had been swallowed up by the Black Shas.

They had registered their marriage to give their future child a legitimate status, rather than having them labeled as illegitimate.

She knew the principle of taking advantage of others, but she also knew that one had to pay a corresponding price for what they received.

(End of this chapter)