Chapter 327: Ruan Ruan Misses Hou Yunjiao, Her Ostensible Husband

 Chapter 327: Ruan Ruan Misses Hou Yunjiao, Her Ostensible Husband

In Han Kexin's view, Qin Ruan was a filthy creature who crawled out of the muck, nothing compared to her, who had been pampered since childhood. Han Kexin's unwillingness was completely seen through by Qin Ruan. She smirked, a smile in her eyes, her voice mocking and indifferent. "I will live well, living a long and fulfilling life, but unfortunately, you won't be able to witness it." Then, her smile faded, replaced by a contemptuous expression. "As for what happened in our past lives, when you go to the underworld, everything you want to know will be revealed before your eyes. But don't expect too much. After all, you didn't have the last laugh in your previous life, and in this life, you'll suffer a miserable death. It's your retribution." Han Kexin, infuriated by her contemptuous and superior tone, exclaimed, "Qin Ruan, don't get too arrogant. I'll be waiting for your retribution!" Qin Ruan tilted her head, a mischievous tone in her voice. "Retribution? My retribution is enjoying all the beauty this world has to offer in this life, living a long and happy life with my family. And as for you, you'll endure all kinds of suffering in hell, experiencing the taste of longing for life and death but unable to obtain either." Han Kexin wanted to say something more but was firmly held back by Han Xian. Han Xian stared directly at Qin Ruan, her pale and terrifying face showing a plea. "Qin Ruan, could you please not let the underworld take me and Kexin away?" Qin Ruan sneered but remained silent, looking at her with the eyes one would use to regard a mad person. Am I the one who's gone mad? Saving them? It's a huge joke, the funniest thing she has ever heard. Han Xian understood that Qin Ruan wouldn't save them. But she wasn't willing to give up. She lowered her voice and pleaded with Qin Ruan, "We know we were wrong. We shouldn't have targeted you in the Qin family. You must have a way to revive Kexin. She's still so young. Please spare her. I beg you." Qin Ruan shook her head. "It's not that I won't spare you; it's that you've brought this upon yourselves." She wasn't magnanimous enough to save the two people who had schemed against her and caused her death in her previous life. Han Xian wanted to say something more, but the envoys had already placed the Soul-Locking Chains on her and Han Kexin's soul. The emissaries dragged the mother and daughter in front of Qin Ruan. "Miss Qin, we should go now." "Go slowly, no need to escort." The envoy's face showed a momentary confusion, then he pulled out a smile that he believed was friendly but was eerie and sinister. His tone was less respectful and more familiar, as if he was facing his own kind. "Until next time." If this sinister smile had appeared in the past, even if they didn't send Qin Ruan away directly, it would have frightened her. The faces of the underworld envoys were more terrifying than ordinary ghosts, evoking fear in people's hearts. In Qin Ruan's impression, the underworld only had the Seventh and Eighth Lords, the two emissaries with attractive appearances. These envoys below didn't seem to have any reason; they made themselves look so terrifying. Qin Ruan didn't care at all, and even showed a brilliant smile towards them. A smile doesn't necessarily indicate friendliness. In the face of an enemy's smile, it can be disdain, contempt, or even an insult. Qin Ruan is not afraid of this mother and daughter at all now. Since the moment she was reborn, she has been waiting for them to seek their own demise. Finally, that moment has come. They have brought it upon themselves, and she hasn't dirtied her hands from start to finish. In her previous life, when her enemies died, it would be impossible for Qin Ruan not to feel happy in her heart. But what she feels more now is melancholy. She doesn't know why, but she really wants to see someone at this moment. Hou Yunjiao, Lord Huo, her nominal husband, and the father of her child. The envoy of the underworld left the interrogation room, and the dark mist slowly dissipated along with their departure, leaving only Qin Ruan and Lu Han in the room. Lu Han swept his gaze across the empty interrogation room and looked at Qin Ruan with a complicated expression. There was a profound meaning in his eyes. "Madam Hou, Minmin has been taken away?" "She has left." Qin Ruan lifted her foot and walked towards the door of the interrogation room, preparing to leave. Lu Han stopped her, "Madam Hou, please wait!" Qin Ruan turned around, her eyes icy, and her face not looking very good. "Is there something else?" Lu Han said, "Last night, we interrogated Qin Anmin and obtained a lot of information regarding the Qin Group. His actions with Han Xian have constituted a crime, and if pursued legally, they would be sentenced. Is this something you will settle privately, or shall we proceed with the legal procedures?" Qin Ruan's voice was chilling, "You can go and ask my eldest brother, Qin Jingcen." Qin Anmin's matter was not something Qin Ruan alone could decide; she had to consider her father. It was most appropriate to leave this matter to her eldest brother to handle. Lu Han nodded, "Alright, I understand." "If there's nothing else, I'll leave first." "I'll see you off." Lu Han personally escorted Qin Ruan to the entrance of the Criminal Investigation Bureau. When Qin Ruan walked out of the bureau, Hou Zhi drove the car to the entrance. She got out of the car and opened the back seat door. Qin Ruan walked to the front of the car and waved to Lu Han, who was standing on the steps. "I'm leaving. You can go inside." Lu Han replied, "Take care." Qin Ruan got into the car, and Hou Zhi closed the door for her. As she turned around, she nodded slightly to Lu Han, who was looking at her, and sat in the driver's seat, closing the car door. Under Lu Han's gaze, the low-key and luxurious car drove away slowly and disappeared from his sight. Lu Han stood at the entrance without moving for a long time. The special ability that Qin Ruan possesses is truly terrifying, and it's hard to say whether it's a blessing or a curse that Lord Hou has found such a wife. Rumors have it that Third Master Huo is in poor health, but when he last saw him, he appeared to be in good spirits. It's unclear if this has anything to do with Qin Ruan. If it is related, Qin Ruan's presence could bring about significant changes to the Hou family. In the major aristocratic families, everyone knows that Third Master Huo may not live much longer. Even if his health is weak, he has still been designated as the next heir of the Hou family, and his strength should not be underestimated. Hou Junxin, the eldest son of the Hou family, resides in the Cabinet and constantly accompanies the President. He can be seen as gaining experience and preparing to succeed the position. Hou Yirong, the second son of the Huo family, manages the HEA Group, which controls weapons around the world. This is the lifeline of the Hou family and should not be underestimated. Hou Yunjiao, is currently the most influential person in the Hou family. Due to his poor health and long absence, many people have overlooked him. There are even some aristocratic families who are starting to make moves and extend their reach to the four major families, showing their ignorance and audacity. They believe that Third Master Hou's existence does not pose a significant threat, but he is somewhat obstructing their plans. Now, the appearance of Qin Ruan could be the biggest upheaval for the Hou family. Lu Han's contemplative expression faded from his face as he looked up at the gloomy sky. He had a feeling that the recent weather was not good. Dark clouds were looming, and the capital city might undergo a change. If the Nangong family, the Su family, and the Xiao family were dealt with by the Hou family, which families would rise to power? The Qin family's influence and strength are probably still far from enough. ... Qin Ruan had no idea that Lu Han's thoughts were so far-reaching. She sat in the backseat and asked Hou Zhi, who was driving, "Is Master Huo at home?" Hou Zhi kept her eyes on the road and replied casually, "No, Madam. Are you looking for Master Huo?" Qin Ruan answered without answering, "Where is he?" Hou Zhi said, "He's at the HEA Group, discussing business with American partners." "Take me there." Qin Ruan didn't inquire whether it was appropriate for her to go to the company. Right now, she just wanted to see Huo Yunjiao, even if it meant waiting for him downstairs. "Okay!" Hou Zhi made a U-turn and drove toward the direction of the HEA Group. Deep down, she actually wanted to contact Chuan ge and ask if it was convenient for Third Young Master to meet his wife. Thinking about the Third Young Master's instructions to them not to disobey any of Madam's requests, Hou Zhi suppressed the thoughts in her heart. ... HEA Group. The Third Young Master sat in Hou Yirong's office, resting with his eyes closed. In fact, he was only here for appearances, forcefully brought by Hou Yirong. Hou Yirong was having tea with a young man who had blond hair and blue eyes, dressed like a gentleman. He surveyed the man before him and spoke in a slow, slightly disdainful tone, "Nicholas, did your old man send you here just to hold me accountable for the weapons shipment to Country X some time ago?" The young man with blond hair and blue eyes had a gleam of brilliance in his eyes as he stared at Third Young Master's face, his expression both stunning and inexplicable. Describing the Third Young Master's face as breathtaking would not be an exaggeration, even when compared to other men. Dressed in an exquisite suit, his hairstyle had been carefully arranged before leaving, revealing a smooth and full forehead, while his eyebrows and eyes were delicately outlined as if with ink brush strokes. Even his hands were beautiful, resembling white jade, with distinct joints and nails tinted with a hint of pale purple. To those who understood, it was evident at a glance that the Third Young Master's health was not good. Seeing Nicholas ignoring him and staring straight at his younger brother, Hou Yirong immediately became displeased. He reached out and waved his hand in front of Nicholas, saying, "Hey! What are you looking at? What kind of expression is that?" "Cough!" Nicholas withdrew his gaze, smiled at Hou Yirong, and said, "Second Young Master Hou, you're mistaken. I am not someone to be manipulated by the old man. I'm just here to go through the motions today. You should know that our relationship won't break apart because of family interests." When Nicholas spoke, it wasn't exactly standard Mandarin, but he spoke fluently enough. Hou Yirong snorted and a cold, thin smile appeared on his handsome face, his lips curved with a hint of humor, but there was no trace of laughter in his eyes. He stared at Nicholas, his gaze carrying a faint sense of hostility, and said, "Let's stick to the matter at hand. Since the Borin family sent you, it's not just for appearances." Nicholas Borin smiled and remained silent. He was the sixth son of the Borin family in the United States and also Hou Yirong's classmate there. The two individuals are classmates and good friends, but they are opposing forces standing on opposite sides of each other.  The Bolin family in the United States, much like the Hou family in the Flower Planting Family, holds a certain level of influence.  The Hou family has some power within the cabinet, and similarly, the Bolin family holds a certain authoritative influence within the American royal family.  Some time ago, the Hou family transported a batch of weapons to Country X, and not long after that, the Bolin family paid them a visit.  The one who came was the beloved sixth son of the Bolin family.  It can be said that it was just going through the motions, but it would be more appropriate to describe it as a warning.  Hou Yirong looked towards his third younger brother, who was resting with his eyes closed.  Chapter complete.