Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 720: Chapter 723: Temporarily Forgotten

Seeing Lin Ruoxi standing there hesitating, Yang Chen chuckled, "Do you need to think so long? If you want to, you want to; if not, then that's fine. Do you think I'd blame you over something like this?"

Lin Ruoxi felt caught between a rock and a hard place. At this crucial moment, she didn't want Yang Chen to think she was deliberately avoiding him. But being held by a man in broad daylight outside made her feel shy.

Finally, Lin Ruoxi bit her lip, silently bent down to place the fruit plate on a nearby flowerbed, and then faced Yang Chen, her face glowing like a peach blossom.

Yang Chen was puzzled; she didn't seem to be agreeing. What was she up to?

Suddenly, Lin Ruoxi's moist eyes revealed a hint of spring, her demeanor exuding a subtle charm.

Like a delicate flower reflected in water, a willow swaying in the breeze.

As she swayed her shoulders and slender waist gently, the purple hem of her dress swayed rhythmically, full of coy girlish charm.

Pouting her lips and speaking in a soft, nasal tone that seemed to scratch the listener's heart, Lin Ruoxi softly said, "Hubby, not outside..."

This sultry, bone-melting nasal tone stirred up waves in Yang Chen's previously sleepy soul!

Yang Chen widened his eyes and rubbed his face hard to make sure he wasn't dreaming, then he was stunned.

Oh my! What did I just see and hear?!

Was Lin Ruoxi just acting coquettish with me?!

Meanwhile, after doing and saying all that, Lin Ruoxi felt like smashing her head into a wall!

How could she be so stupid as to listen to Zhenxiu and imitate the girls in Korean dramas?

Looking at Yang Chen's expression, which couldn't be described as anything but strange, Lin Ruoxi's face turned as red as an apple.

"Pfft... Haha..."

Yang Chen tried to hold it in but couldn't. After a while, he finally burst into laughter!

He laughed so hard he was doubled over, hitting his thighs, and tears streamed from his eyes!

"Haha! Ruoxi darling, are you trying to make me laugh to death? Haha, using a nasal tone and all... Haha..."

Seeing Yang Chen laugh so hard he almost fell off the chair, Lin Ruoxi stomped her foot in anger, unable to put on her usual icy demeanor. On the verge of tears, she pouted, "You can't laugh! Stop laughing! Yang Chen, do you hear me!"

Yang Chen took a deep breath, barely controlling his laughter, and while holding his stomach, he raised an eyebrow, "When did you learn this trick? From watching Korean dramas? Why didn't you call me 'oppa'? That would have been even better."

Lin Ruoxi wished she could disappear, but since things had gone this far, she decided to go all in. Puffing her cheeks, she said, "Forget it. Laugh if you want. Consider it my apology for making you unhappy. But there won't be a next time."

"That's not acceptable," Yang Chen shook his head and grabbed one of her delicate hands.

Lin Ruoxi shivered slightly, feeling his warm, rough hand holding hers, and felt a bit nervous.

Yang Chen, suppressing his laughter, said sincerely, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have laughed at you. After all, you did it to make me happy. But honestly, you look really cute when you act coquettish."

The gentle breeze brushed Lin Ruoxi's cheeks, and Yang Chen's words made her heart feel warm and fuzzy.

Lin Ruoxi bit her lip, avoiding Yang Chen's eyes and looking down, a shy smile appearing on her face.

That tender bow, like a shy water lily swaying in the breeze.

After a brief silence, Yang Chen softly said, "Let me hold you. If anyone passes by, I will know in advance and won't let you feel embarrassed. Okay?"

This time, Lin Ruoxi didn't struggle and nodded obediently.

Yang Chen, pleased, gently pulled her soft body into his embrace, settling her on his lap.

The lounge chair was long and wide enough to accommodate Lin Ruoxi lying on him, resting comfortably.

Lin Ruoxi felt a bit uneasy, not daring to move. Although they had been intimate many times before, this was the first time in such a setting. The faint scent of sun-warmed skin from Yang Chen was oddly pleasant to her nose.

Yang Chen wrapped one arm around her delicate back and placed the other gently on her waist and hip, not moving or touching, just resting there.

Under the warm sunshine, the two lay there like a sleeping couple. Lin Ruoxi initially thought Yang Chen might do something embarrassing, and she had prepared herself mentally, but after a while, he didn't make any move.

She felt a mix of disappointment and relief, finding it strange and out of character for him.

Lin Ruoxi slowly raised her head, looking at his face, which was almost touching hers, and found that Yang Chen had his eyes closed, dozing off.

While Lin Ruoxi was silently observing, Yang Chen's mouth curled into a smile, and without opening his eyes, he softly said, "Are you staring at your handsome husband, getting mesmerized?"

Lin Ruoxi rolled her eyes at him, remaining silent.

Yang Chen gently patted her back, as if soothing her to sleep, and began speaking softly, "Ruoxi, you know, I've always thought that married life should be simple. Two people together, occasionally going shopping, buying daily necessities, and some condiments. Sometimes watching a movie or attending a concert, even if we fall asleep in the middle, it doesn't matter. On holidays, we can travel, go hiking, fishing, or just explore places we haven't been to before, hand in hand.

The feelings between husband and wife don't need to be intense; they can be warm or cool, as long as they are comfortable.

Just like now. On a sunny, breezy day, being able to take a nap under the sun with the person I love. We don't need to do anything intimate, just holding each other like this is enough."

Yang Chen's gentle words floated into Lin Ruoxi's ears. She blinked and asked uncertainly, "Is it really enough to be this simple?"

"Yes," Yang Chen replied, "To me, it's not about you making sacrifices for me. Did you think I was so obsessed with your body? I'm not a young boy experiencing love for the first time, nor am I a virgin who hasn't been with a woman before. No matter how beautiful a woman is, I'm not so uncontrollable.

I've always hoped that the change you would make is not how you treat me but how you treat yourself.

Don't always overburden yourself, don't let all the responsibilities weigh on your shoulders, and don't think losing once is such a big deal.

In my view, even if you remain cold and distant towards me now, in the future, or forever, it doesn't matter. I didn't marry you just to enjoy your body.

Instead, I'd prefer that when I wake up in the morning and come downstairs, I see you smiling and saying 'good morning' to me, rather than eating silently and going off to work. In the evening, after dinner, I'd like to see you watching TV with mom and the others, rather than shutting yourself in the study to work. Take a vacation every year, go out with your friends, instead of being busy all year round.

Just let me know that my wife is happy being married to me, and as her husband, I won't have any regrets."

Lin Ruoxi listened, her eyes unconsciously growing moist.

Yang Chen gently stroked Lin Ruoxi's silky long hair, took a deep breath, and said, "So, you want to make me happy, and I appreciate that. But don't force yourself to do anything that makes you feel particularly uncomfortable. Just being with you is enough for me. I'm not some demanding old-time landlord; I'm not that hard to please."

Lin Ruoxi felt a sweet warmth in her heart and nuzzled her face against Yang Chen's chest, murmuring, "You are like that though, otherwise, why would you have so many concubines..."

Hearing this, Yang Chen pretended to be deaf, smacked his lips, and tilted his head back as if he had fallen asleep.

Lin Ruoxi didn't expose his act. Instead, she closed her eyes as well, contentedly falling asleep in his embrace.

In moments like these, all the troubles could be temporarily forgotten.

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