Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 563: Chapter 564: A Brief Separation

When Yang Chen walked out of the CEO's office, he felt light-headed, his legs almost giving way. Lin Ruoxi's fierce resolve had hit his weak spot repeatedly. The woman clearly understood that he wouldn't use force against her or sabotage her career, thus forcing him to make a choice.

What was even worse was that he had expressed his love for her more than once. As the saying goes, in a relationship, the one who confesses first loses the initiative. Obviously, he couldn't give up and just leave—he wasn't willing to!

As a result, Yang Chen felt like a dog on a leash, no matter how much he struggled, he couldn't escape Lin Ruoxi's grasp because she held the other end of the rope tightly.

"This life is unbearable," Yang Chen muttered bitterly to himself. It was already noon, but he had no desire to return to ask Lin Ruoxi for lunch. Not to mention, Lin Ruoxi was ambitiously engrossed in her blueprints, planning her grand resort expansion. Given his dejected state, Lin Ruoxi would probably find him laughable.

Thinking it over, Yang Chen realized he had no immediate solution to break Lin Ruoxi's plan. Frustrated, he acknowledged that his talent in cultivation far surpassed his talent in handling relationships. If he could transfer even a little of that talent, Lin Ruoxi would have been subdued by now!

Sighing, Yang Chen headed towards the elevator. He didn't want to go home but chose to go down one floor instead. On the floor just below the CEO's office in Yulei Tower, there were only a few offices, including those of the two vice presidents, Mo Qianni and Li Minghe.

Naturally, Yang Chen wasn't there to see a man; he was looking for his woman.

While in Paris, one of his mothers-in-law, Ma Guifang, had called. Since returning to China, Yang Chen had been too busy to visit Ma Guifang. Feeling anxious, he thought it best to see her soon and treat her to a good meal. After all, he had taken her beautiful daughter without giving her a proper status. Not showing respect to the elderly would be too heartless!

Moreover, he hadn't seen Mo Qianni for over a week and missed her dearly. Compared to his cold wife, this intelligent and charming lover gave him much more confidence as a man.

Arriving at Mo Qianni's door, Yang Chen knocked, wondering if she had already gone out for lunch. Fortunately, Mo Qianni's familiar voice soon replied, "Come in."

Yang Chen, delighted, opened the door and slipped inside, immediately locking it behind him.

Mo Qianni, who was bent over her desk reading a project proposal, was startled when she saw someone lock the door behind them, thinking it might be a robbery. Upon realizing it was Yang Chen, she was momentarily stunned.

Her bright eyes first showed confusion, then genuine joy.

"What are you doing here?" Mo Qianni stood up happily, "Weren't you supposed to come back the day after tomorrow?"

Yang Chen didn't speak, instead walking over with a mischievous smile, looking Mo Qianni up and down. Thanks to his care over these days, this elegant woman had become even more radiant and alluring, like a freshly peeled lychee, glistening and tempting.

A few strands of hair framed her face, highlighting her fair skin that was as delicate as a newborn's. Compared to the strong businesswoman he first met, she now exuded both charm and liveliness.

She wore a light yellow formal dress with a white lace-trimmed blouse underneath, her chest so full it seemed ready to burst from the confines. Below, she wore a black knee-length skirt and black peep-toe high heels, showcasing her fair, beautiful legs that were breathtaking.

Yang Chen circled Mo Qianni, admiring her with appreciative clicks of his tongue.

Feeling embarrassed under Yang Chen's strange gaze, Mo Qianni blushed and pouted, "What are you looking at? Is something wrong?"

"Xiao Qianqian, from now on, dress more simply for work," Yang Chen said.

When Mo Qianni looked at her outfit with a puzzled expression, she said, "Isn't this simple enough? I just picked something easy to match."

"That's not what I meant by simple," Yang Chen sighed, shaking his head in mock exasperation. "You're dressed so seductively, making others look at you. It makes me jealous."

Mo Qianni chuckled, biting her lip. "If you say that, then I'll dress like this on purpose. If you don't want others to look, then keep a close eye on me."

Yang Chen gave her a sidelong glance, walked up, and wrapped his arms around her waist, saying seriously, "Mo Qianni, you're getting more beautiful."

Hearing the man's straightforward compliment, Mo Qianni blushed, but she felt sweetly satisfied. "Can't you speak more tactfully? Other men have many ways to sweet-talk women, but you're not romantic at all."

"I don't have time for romance," Yang Chen said, frustrated.

Hearing this, Mo Qianni felt a bit upset and pouted at him, "You can't even spare a little time for me? What are you in such a hurry for?"

Yang Chen grinned mischievously and suddenly stole a kiss on Mo Qianni's lips!

"I'm in a hurry to be intimate with you. It's been over a week, and you're dressed so alluringly. I can't hold back!" Yang Chen said, not caring about Mo Qianni's resistance, as he slid a hand into her blouse.

"You're awful! You just got back and already... we haven't even talked! Let go of me! Stop that!" Mo Qianni protested, but Yang Chen ignored her pleas. He kissed her deeply, silencing her words.

Mo Qianni looked at Yang Chen with a pleading expression, her voice soft, "Not here, please. This is the office."

The excitement of being in the office was precisely what made it thrilling for Yang Chen. He smirked and said, "Qianni, you saw it yourself before. Mingyu obediently spent almost an hour with me in her office. If she can do it, why can't you?"

Mo Qianni suddenly recalled the time she had walked in on Yang Chen and Liu Mingyu in the office, a memory that had embarrassed her immensely. Yang Chen had even made their relationship public. How could she forget that?

"You... you are so mean," Mo Qianni knew Yang Chen was deliberately provoking her. If she didn't agree, it would mean admitting defeat to Liu Mingyu. That cunning fox! How could she do it in the office with him? Mo Qianni was going crazy, but her resolve was gradually crumbling.

"Alright, but take it easy," Mo Qianni sighed inwardly. Fine, since she had already given everything to him, she might as well indulge in this folly. It wasn't shameless if Liu Mingyu had done it first.

Yang Chen was overjoyed. As for the condition to "take it easy," he completely ignored it. He flipped Mo Qianni around and pounced on her!

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Although Yang Chen had been with Catherine and Lilith in Paris and had been with An Xin twice since returning to Zhonghai, his prowess in this area was boundless. How could he ever be satisfied?

Besides, each woman in his life offered a different flavor. Mo Qianni's intellectual charm contrasted with An Xin's seductive allure, and the enjoyment and sensory stimulation each provided were unique to Yang Chen.

After the storm had passed, Yang Chen sat on the large sofa in Mo Qianni's office, with Mo Qianni lying in his arms, her clothes disheveled. Her face was flushed, her almond-shaped eyes were dazed, and her body was still trembling, clearly not yet recovered from the afterglow.

Yang Chen gently stroked her smooth back, kissed her forehead, and said softly, "After you tidy up, let's go see our mom. I'll treat her to dinner tonight. It's only right since I didn't greet her properly when she arrived."

Mo Qianni knew Yang Chen was referring to her mother. Although she knew it was difficult for them to become husband and wife, she was content that Yang Chen was willing to call her mother "Mom."

"Dinner is still a while away," Mo Qianni said, lifting her head. "Husband, you haven't said why you came back early. Are things in Europe settled?"

"What could I settle there? I came back to help An Xin with some trouble. Now that it's taken care of, I came here to see you," Yang Chen replied.

Mo Qianni knew about An Xin. When she first found out that An Xin was working as Yang Chen's secretary, she had specifically gone to Yang Chen's office with Liu Mingyu to greet her. Although she wasn't as familiar with An Xin as she was with Lin Ruoxi and Liu Mingyu, Mo Qianni understood that An Xin held a significant place in Yang Chen's heart, especially since she was the woman he had rescued from Hokkaido.

Mo Qianni thought for a moment and asked, "Is An Xin okay?" She didn't inquire about the details of the trouble.

Yang Chen nodded. "She's fine. Even if there are any follow-up issues, I'll be there to handle them. No need to worry."

"Mm, I know you're very capable, so I won't ask for more details. As long as she's okay," Mo Qianni said with a small, proud smile. Then, recalling something, she asked, "What about Ruoxi? Did she come back with you?"

Just hearing Lin Ruoxi's name gave Yang Chen a headache. He forced a smile and said, "No, she came back a day later than I did, but she's back now and has just started working."

Mo Qianni noticed the strange look on Yang Chen's face and chuckled, "What's with that expression? I didn't mean anything by it. I just have some business expansion plans to discuss with her, so I asked. Why do you seem reluctant to talk about Ruoxi? Did you two have a fight?"

Yang Chen rolled his eyes at her. This woman's gossiping spirit was burning brightly. He thought to himself, if it were just a fight, it would be simple—he could just coax and deceive her. But the problem now was much more serious.

Following up, Yang Chen asked, "Qianni, you mentioned earlier that you have some business expansion plans to discuss with Ruoxi. What exactly are these plans?"

Mo Qianni was curious why Yang Chen was suddenly interested in business matters since he was notorious for being inattentive to such things. Nonetheless, she answered, "Before Ruoxi went to Paris, she instructed me to look into some vacation and entertainment industries in Zhonghai and the surrounding provinces. She wanted to find some poorly managed but potentially profitable ones to acquire and manage herself.

"I currently have a list of vacation resorts on the verge of bankruptcy. I wanted to discuss them with her. Her business acumen is much sharper than mine. If she thinks they're viable, we can spend the money to acquire them. Our company has so much cash that it's almost overflowing."

Mo Qianni spoke with a sense of pride, as the current prosperity of Yulei International couldn't be separated from her efforts as a key executive.

However, these words made Yang Chen's face contort. He hadn't realized that Lin Ruoxi had already paved the way for today's discussion before she left for Paris. Everything was under her control, and whatever choice he made wouldn't affect her future plans!

Seeing Yang Chen's face darken, Mo Qianni wasn't sure if she had said something wrong and waited quietly for him to speak.

Finally, Yang Chen sighed deeply and said helplessly, "Qianni, I'm at my wit's end. Can you help me? What should I do?"