MHMWTTSBATUAS 422: The Person on the Verge of Death, Saved by a Noble Person
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After getting into the car, Hou Zhi asked Qin Ruan, "Madam, where are we going next?"
Qin Ruan replied directly, "To the Qin family."
"Alright."
Hou Zhi started the car, stepped on the gas pedal, and slowly drove away from the Qiao family.
Lin Hao turned around and stared at Qin Ruan with a complex expression that was hard to decipher. "It's only been a few years, and you've become a celestial master?"
Qin Ruan smiled lightly. "Circumstances led me to it."
Lin Hao sighed. "If you had this ability in the Western City, you wouldn't have been oppressed for so many years. Qin Xiaowu, did you find a great master to apprentice under?"
Qin Ruan smiled mysteriously. "Indeed."
"No wonder," Lin Hao said with an expression that confirmed his suspicions.
With Qin Ruan's abilities, she would definitely dominate in the Western City.
A glimmer of darkness flashed in Hou Zhi's eyes as she drove the car.
Even if the Madam had found a great master, it was impossible for the envoy of the Underworld to treat her with absolute respect.
Lin Hao didn't understand these intricate details. He truly believed that after Qin Ruan left the Western City, she had encountered good fortune and found a great master.
Just as the car had started to leave the Qiao family villa area, Lin Hao suddenly asked Qin Ruan in a low voice, "What about Li Manning? Is she still here?"
His gaze searched the back seat, and his expression revealed a mixture of anticipation and fear, making it hard to determine whether he was more afraid or curious about dealing with ghosts and deities.
Qin Ruan crossed her arms and nodded towards the empty seat beside her. "She's right here. Didn't you see her before at the Qiao family? Now you can't see her?"
"She... She's really here," Lin Hao said in a dry tone. "I could see her inside the house, but now I can't."
Qin Ruan teased with a smile on her face, "Do you have anything to say to Manning?"
Lin Hao scratched his head and slowly spoke about the spot Qin Ruan had just pointed at. "Please don't take offense at what I said before. All that information I gathered about those matters was when I was asking about Su Jingshu. I didn't interfere in anything else. You can seek revenge for your grievances, but don't involve me..."
"Pfft!" Qin Ruan couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Even Hou Zhi, who usually had a straight face and showed no expressions, chuckled softly. "You silly boy!"
Li Manning hadn't come out with them at all.
When they left the Qiao family, Li Manning said she was going to find Master Wu, and as long as he was in the capital city, she would definitely drag him out.
Qin Ruan didn't refuse and allowed her to move freely.
Lin Hao sensed that something was wrong and realized that he had been played by Qin Ruan.
He relaxed his body and helplessly glanced at Qin Ruan, saying, "Are you happy to see me embarrassed?"
Qin Ruan nodded, "Seems like I am quite happy."
"As long as you're happy."
Lin Hao turned his head and sat up straight, ignoring her.
Halfway through the journey, two dark figures suddenly appeared next to Qin Ruan.
They were the two emissaries from the underworld who had previously left.
Lin Hao, sitting in the passenger seat, suddenly widened his eyes and turned around abruptly.
He pointed at the position next to Qin Ruan and asked, "Him... them... Did you see them?"
Qin Ruan didn't expect Lin Hao to be able to see the emissaries from the underworld. Surprise was evident in her eyes as she replied, "I saw them, but I'm curious, why can you see them?"
According to reason, Lin Hao's ability to see Li Manning earlier might have been due to the influence of Yin Qi, temporarily opening his Third Eye.
But now he could see things that a normal person shouldn't be able to see, so there must be a problem.
Lin Hao was also desperate and replied, "I don't know either!"
If possible, he would rather choose not to see these things.
Hou Zhi raised her gaze and glanced through the rearview mirror, but she didn't see anyone else besides Qin Ruan.
She looked at Lin Hao sideways, and her dislike for him rose even further.
The two emissaries stared at Lin Hao with sinister gazes, instantly seeing through his true nature with just one glance.
One of the emissaries said to Qin Ruan, "This person has one foot in the underworld, so it's normal for him to be able to see us."
Lin Hao was dumbfounded, his handsome face turning unpleasant.
If he understood correctly, the meaning behind these two underworld emissaries' words was that he was about to die.
Qin Ruan's expression didn't look good either. She furrowed her brows and asked the speaking emissary, "He's going to die soon?"
The emissary shook his head and replied, "He was supposed to be a dying man, but he narrowly escaped death by encountering a noble person."
Qin Ruan lowered her eyes, pinched her fingers, and pondered solemnly on her innocent yet enchanting face.
She didn't return to the Hou family last night. Has Lin Hao already become a dead man at this moment?
She had asked Third Young Master if he would kill Lin Hao, and he gave a definite answer that he wouldn't.
Qin Ruan wouldn't doubt that Third Young Master was lying to her.
She believed in keeping her word, so why did Lin Hao end up dead?
While Qin Ruan was contemplating, the envoy spoke up, "Miss Qin, we cannot take the ghosts from the Criminal Investigation Bureau with us."
Qin Ruan looked up and asked, "Why?"
Helplessness appeared on the envoy's pale face, "The barrier set up by the Underworld's power is something we cannot break."
Qin Ruan had forgotten about this. In order to ensure that those ghosts wouldn't cause harm, she had set up a barrier using her powers.
She apologized, "It's my negligence. I'll go with you."
"Hou Zhi, turn around and go to the Criminal Investigation Bureau."
"Yes, Madam."
Hou Zhi made a U-turn ahead.
In the car, Qin Ruan called Lu Han and told him to come over.
He wasn't at the bureau, but he said he would have his subordinates take them to the morgue.
Everything that followed went smoothly.
Li Manning's agent, along with all the deceased spirits from the studio, were taken away by the emissaries of the Underworld.
With the matter resolved, when Qin Ruan, Hou Zhi, and Lin Hao left the Criminal Investigation Bureau, they happened to run into Lu Han, who was walking in wearing a suit and polished shoes.
His hair was neatly combed, as if he had just returned from a banquet.
Qin Ruan teased, "Director Lu is quite handsome. Where did you come from?"
"Don't mock me, Mrs. Huo." Lu Han stood in front of her, reaching out to adjust his slightly tight tie. He sighed, "Today is my last day at the Criminal Investigation Bureau."
Qin Ruan curved her eyebrows and congratulated him with a smile, "Congratulations, Mr. Lu, on your promotion."
As the eldest son of the Four Great Families' Lu Family, there was no way he would stay as just the head of the Criminal Investigation Bureau.
She guessed that he would be moving up next.
Lu Han didn't deny it. He glanced at the person beside Qin Ruan and asked her, "Mrs. Huo, is everything settled?"
Qin Ruan nodded, "It's done. We were just about to leave."
Lu Han said, "Mrs. Huo, would you honor me with your presence and have a cup of tea next door?"
Qin Ruan looked surprised, "Is there something?"
She planned to go home and check on Han Xian and Han Kexin. She couldn't be at peace until they were caught.
Lu Han chuckled, "Can't I invite you for tea if there's nothing?"
Qin Ruan replied, "If there's nothing urgent, maybe next time. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. I'm planning to go home today."
Lu Han's face showed a composed smile as he stepped aside, "Then next time. Safe travels, Mrs. Huo."
Qin Ruan nodded, "We'll chat later."
With that, she walked away.
Lu Han escorted Qin Ruan to the door and watched the car leave, his face showing a faint weariness.
He turned around and looked at the Criminal Investigation Bureau where he had spent many years. He was familiar with every building, every blade of grass.
After today, this place would no longer belong to him.
The deep emotions he had developed over the years made Lu Han feel a twinge of reluctance.
But the heavy responsibilities of the family prevented him from continuing to be willful.
"Boss, you're back!"
A staff member in a police uniform saw Lu Han and immediately walked up with a smile to greet him.
Lu Han's face wore a lonely expression
as a slight curve formed on his lips, "Inform everyone that unimportant work can be set aside for tonight. I'll treat everyone to a meal."
"Alright!"
This person still doesn't know that Lu Han has resigned. They are having a farewell dinner tonight and will happily notify others.
...
Qin Family.
Qin Ruan had just arrived home when Hou Zhi received a phone call.
After hanging up, Hou Zhi came to Qin Ruan's side with an unhappy expression and whispered, "Madam, Brother Chuan will come later to replace me. I need to go out for a while."
Qin Ruan, who was talking with Qin Anguo, turned around and asked, "What happened?"
Hou Zhi replied, "Second Young Master summoned me. It's related to a mission from the secret division."
Qin Ruan's gaze became dark and uncertain as she asked, "Is it dangerous?"
She only smiled and shook her head after asking.
Hou Zhi was not an ordinary covert guard; she was one of the leaders of the Hou family's covert division.
The secret guards of the Hou family were elite individuals who had gone through rigorous selection processes, surviving countless life-and-death situations. The fact that Second Young Master personally summoned Hou Zhi for a mission indicated its level of danger.
Hou Zhi pursed her lips and said, "I'm not sure yet. I don't know the details of the mission for now."
Qin Ruan asked, "When will Hou Chuan arrive approximately?"
Hou Zhi replied, "He's already on his way. It should take another ten minutes or so."
Qin Ruan's delicate eyebrows raised in surprise as she exclaimed, "So urgent?"
Hou Zhi nodded and said, "According to Brother Chuan, Second Young Master is extremely furious this time, and Third Young Young Master is not taking it lightly either."
Qin Ruan's face turned solemn, her deep eyes growing dim. She asked, "Is Third Young Master alright?"
"I don't know. If Madam has time, you can personally ask the master," Hou Zhi suggested.
Whether overtly or covertly, Hou Zhi still cared about her own master, urging Qin Ruan to show more concern for Third Young Master.
As a woman herself, she understood very little about matters of the heart, but she could see more clearly than others around Qin Ruan. She felt that Madam's concern for the master was greater than the master's concern for Madam.
Third Young Master had always been solitary, and Madam's arrival brought a sense of human presence. His smile became more frequent.
In her heart, she secretly hoped that the master and Madam would continue to get along so well, forever.
Even without romantic love, with the companionship of family and children, they would have an inseparable bond.
The master was too lonely; he needed someone to accompany him.
Qin Ruan smiled meaningfully and said to Huo Zhi, "I understand."
Knowing that the Third Young Master was angry, she had no intention of returning to the Hou family.
The atmosphere in the Qin family today was off. When she entered the house, she noticed a faint haze lingering around.
She wasn't sure if Han Xian and Han Kexin had returned.
At this moment, she couldn't afford to let her guard down.
Qin Anguo sat on the side, holding a cup of tea, looking calm.
He didn't intervene in the matters of the Hou family, nor did he intend to get involved. Most importantly, even if he wanted to intervene, he didn't have the opportunity.
One must have self-awareness, and for the Hou family, the Qin family was not worth considering in terms of wealth and status.
The most important thing for the Qin family now is not to hold back their daughter.
Before long, Hou Chuan arrived at the Qin family.
He carried a half-person-tall suitcase and stood in the hall, slightly bowing to Qin Ruan, "Madam, Mr. Qin."
Qin Ruan glanced at the suitcase he was holding, which most likely contained weapons.
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