bookpower Chapter 363 - 363 Don’t Be Angry
Chapter 363 - 363 Don’t Be Angry
Chapter 363: Chapter 363 Don't Be Angry
Yang Chen wasn't sure if Lin Ruoxi had the habit of locking her door when she slept. At this moment, he didn't dwell on such questions. What mattered most was that he could "rightfully" open the door and enter directly.
Click. The sound of the door opening was so faint that ordinary people wouldn't have noticed.
Yang Chen stealthily slipped into the room, closing the door softly behind him. As soon as he entered, the scent of a young woman filled his nose, Lin Ruoxi's faint fragrance reminiscent of gardenias. Yang Chen couldn't resist taking a deep breath, enjoying the moment.
Yang Chen felt a tinge of regret. How could he have been so reckless that first night they met, back in his tiny rented apartment? If only he had been clear-headed then, it could have been such a delightful experience.
But thankfully, their relationship had come a long way since then. Even if it was like entering a tiger's den, he had managed to break in!
The room was pitch dark since the lights weren't on, but Yang Chen's vision could make out the room vaguely even in the dimness.
Lin Ruoxi's boudoir was unexpectedly filled with large blocks of soft warm colors—pink, light yellow, pale blue, and spotted red and white patterns adorned the bedding, sheets, and cushions, all in a style that reflected a young girl's romantic fantasies, completely contrasting with Lin Ruoxi's usual cold demeanor.
But come to think of it, women who enjoyed watching cheesy Korean dramas always harbored such romantic fantasies. In daily life, however, they would maintain a distant attitude to fend off those who harbored feelings for them.
Inspecting the room was not Yang Chen's main objective. His attention was on the broad double bed to see if anyone was on it.
As he approached, Yang Chen was stunned. No one in the bed?!
Before Yang Chen could figure out why Lin Ruoxi wasn't in her own room, footsteps echoed from the corridor outside!
Judging from the direction of the footsteps, they were heading towards this room. Yang Chen immediately realized that Lin Ruoxi must be returning to her room!
Yang Chen wasn't foolish enough to hide or to leave directly. He had resolved tonight to reclaim his status as a man on his legitimate wife.
Yang Chen made up his mind almost instantly. Even if Lin Ruoxi resisted, he would grit his teeth and subdue her. After all, their feelings for each other had gradually become clear. It would be better to let go of restraint in the future.
So, with a flicker, Yang Chen positioned himself quietly at the side of the door, patiently waiting for Lin Ruoxi to enter and giving her a warm embrace.
As the footsteps drew nearer, Yang Chen's heartbeat quickened. Despite his extensive experience in matters between men and women, he couldn't help feeling as excited as a young boy in love at the prospect of what might happen tonight.
Click. Finally, the door opened.
A slender figure entered from outside, her delicate hand feeling for the light switch on the wall to illuminate the room.
Yang Chen didn't give Lin Ruoxi a chance. Some things were much easier to handle in the darkness!
Almost at the moment Lin Ruoxi was about to turn on the lights, Yang Chen had already spun around at lightning speed and positioned himself behind her. His arms wrapped around her chest and abdomen like entwining vines, holding her tightly.
"Kiss, little Ruoxi, you finally came back," Yang Chen teased close to Lin Ruoxi's ear.
Lin Ruoxi's body trembled violently as Yang Chen's arms suddenly encircled her. Clearly startled, she stiffened immediately, afraid to move a muscle.
Yang Chen accidentally brushed Lin Ruoxi's chest with his left arm and exclaimed, "Oops, Ruoxi darling, is that you?"
After sniffing the air, Yang Chen wrinkled his brow. "Wait, did you spray perfume? It doesn't smell like your usual scent. Well, it's okay, it smells nice, like orchids, very faint..."
Yang Chen then moved around Lin Ruoxi's fragrant shoulder and kissed her tender cheek. The cold and smooth sensation of her skin under his lips made Yang Chen feel warmth spreading.
In Yang Chen's embrace, Lin Ruoxi completely softened and even shivered slightly.
Just as Yang Chen was about to make further advances, a voice choked with tears said, "Yang... Yang ge, please don't... don't do this, I'm Hui... Hui Lin..."
Upon hearing "Lin Ruoxi" softly sob out these words in his arms, Yang Chen froze completely.
"Hui Lin?!"
"Why are you here?" Lin Ruoxi frowned and asked Yang Chen.
Yang Chen wanted to explain, but he couldn't think of any reason why he would be in Lin Ruoxi's room in the first place.
Indeed, Lin Ruoxi didn't expect Yang Chen to provide any explanation. Her autumn-like eyes gradually turned as cold as a thousand-year-old pond, making Yang Chen's scalp tingle and his bones chill.
"What's the matter, can't come up with an explanation?" Lin Ruoxi asked coldly.
Yang Chen hesitated for a long time, then chuckled awkwardly, "Well, you know, husband and wife... hehe, just wanted to check how you were sleeping. That's not too much, right?"
Lin Ruoxi seemed to have anticipated that Yang Chen would use their marital relationship as an excuse and asked again, "Then what about Hui Lin? Are you going to tell me that just a glance from you makes her blush like that?"
Hui Lin almost buried her head into her chest, silently moving behind Lin Ruoxi, not daring to utter a word.
Yang Chen scratched his head, truly at a loss for how to explain. He wasn't someone who could be easily molded or manipulated, so he mustered up his courage and blurted out, "Let me tell you the truth. I originally wanted to, uh, have a romantic moment with you tonight. But, uh, things didn't go as planned, and I accidentally bumped into something. But don't worry, I didn't... you know, do anything. So it's all good!"
If anyone else heard this, they would definitely be bewildered. However, Lin Ruoxi was exceptionally clever and, considering Hui Lin's expression and Yang Chen's usual demeanor, she quickly pieced together what had happened.
Seeing Yang Chen's defiant and resigned look, as if he didn't care about any scolding or punishment, Lin Ruoxi couldn't help but feel infuriated.
"Romantic moment?! Is this guy only capable of thinking about such underhanded methods?!" Lin Ruoxi thought to herself. She had been trying to make amends these days, but couldn't he communicate openly and honestly with her?
How could a husband sneak into his wife's bed in the middle of the night, attempting such a thing?!
However, Lin Ruoxi overlooked the pressure she had put on Yang Chen. After nearly half a year of coldness and harsh words, she hadn't given Yang Chen any chance to approach her affectionately. How could Yang Chen dare to face her head-on?
Thus, Yang Chen had developed a habit of taking unconventional approaches. At the first opportunity, he never considered that Lin Ruoxi might agree to share a bed with him.
The situation had escalated further for Yang Chen, as his plans were completely derailed by Hui Lin's unexpected appearance.
Lin Ruoxi couldn't contain her anger and frustration. Seeing her sister, whom she had treated like her own sibling, now involved in a blurry relationship with her husband, was too much to bear.
"Get out. You're not allowed in my room ever again," Lin Ruoxi managed to say through clenched teeth, her voice icy and devoid of emotion despite the seething fury within.
Yang Chen realized Lin Ruoxi was genuinely furious, regretting how blunt and crude his words had been. Even if that was his true intention, he should have approached it more tactfully.
"Ruoxi..." he started.
"Get out!" Lin Ruoxi shot him a glare, her fragrant shoulders trembling with anger.
Yang Chen had no choice but to leave, knowing he had to wait until she cooled down in a few days to explain properly. Any attempt now would be as effective as talking to a brick wall.
Dejectedly, Yang Chen slinked back to his own room, leaving Lin Ruoxi and Hui Lin standing at the doorway, both women silent for quite some time.
Finally, Hui Lin spoke softly, "Sister, I'm sorry."
Lin Ruoxi closed her eyes briefly. "It's not your fault. You don't have to apologize."
"Well, actually..."
"It's okay, no need to explain. I'm not blaming you. I'm just tired and want to rest early. You should go to bed too," Lin Ruoxi said, walking over to her bed and starting to arrange her blanket.
Hui Lin was taken aback, wanting to ask if Lin Ruoxi still wanted to watch the Korean drama, but she realized it was not the right moment. Clearly, Lin Ruoxi wasn't in the mood anymore.
Feeling a mix of complex emotions, bitter and sour, Hui Lin bid softly, "Goodnight, sister," and silently retreated to her room to rest.
Alone in her room after Hui Lin left, Lin Ruoxi collapsed on her bed, feeling utterly drained. Staring blankly at the ceiling, she murmured to herself, "Lin Ruoxi, now even I'm starting to dislike you."