Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 617: Chapter 620: Seen You Before

Yang Chen was stunned to see that all his clothes in the wardrobe were gone, replaced with an entirely new set. The wardrobe now contained a variety of brand new items: short sleeves, long sleeves, pure cotton, mercerized cotton, linen, and even silk pajamas, all neatly arranged. Just like before, all the clothes were world-class brands, and this wardrobe must have cost at least two to three million.

Since he hadn't taken clothes from the wardrobe after his bath the previous night, Yang Chen had no idea when these clothes were placed there.

Scratching his head in confusion, Yang Chen, bare-chested, walked out and headed to the stairway. He called down to Wang Ma, who was sitting on the sofa, "Wang Ma, why are all my clothes changed?"

Wang Ma looked up with a puzzled expression, "They were changed the day before yesterday. Didn't you notice until now?"

So, they had been changed for a while. Yang Chen smiled wryly. "Why did they change all my clothes?"

"Miss had them delivered the day before yesterday. Since you weren't home that day, she said it was almost summer and wanted to change your clothes to something cooler. I helped her hang them up; it took quite some effort," Wang Ma said with a smile.

Yang Chen stood at the top of the stairs, speechless. Lin Ruoxi bought him the clothes and even hung them up herself? She still thought about changing his wardrobe for the season?

And while she was arranging his clothes the day before yesterday, he was at Liu Mingyu's place, not coming home all night. Yesterday, he had also misunderstood her for sending someone to follow Mo Qianni.

A warm, bitter feeling welled up in Yang Chen's heart, making it hard to breathe. No matter how high his cultivation, emotions at their peak were difficult to calm.

Thinking of Lin Ruoxi meticulously hanging each piece of clothing, Yang Chen felt his eyes mist and his heart ache.

"Silly woman, what have you turned me into?" Yang Chen sighed internally and went back to his room.

After quickly showering and changing into new clothes, Yang Chen took the meatballs and left the house. Guo Xuehua and Wang Ma, noticing his departure, merely exchanged a knowing smile.

In the brightly lit CEO's office at the top of Yu Lei International, it seemed there was no night. Lin Ruoxi, fully absorbed, was going through various documents on the computer screen. Her cold, beautiful face showed no emotion, resembling an exquisite ice sculpture, tireless and unwearied.

A knock sounded at the office door, and Lin Ruoxi, without looking up, said, "Come in."

Assistant Wu Yue, wearing a formal suit, entered the office with a tray holding a cup of black coffee. The rich aroma quickly filled the room.

Wu Yue, her eyes showing concern, gently placed the coffee on the desk. "President Lin, it's almost eleven-thirty. You haven't had dinner yet. This..."

"I asked you to bring in the coffee, not to do anything else," Lin Ruoxi interrupted her.

Wu Yue, not daring to say more, sighed softly and turned to leave.

As she was about to leave, Lin Ruoxi's soft voice called from behind, "You can go home. You don't need to stay."

Wu Yue paused, a rare smile appearing on her face. She turned and shook her head, "It's alright. I'm President Lin's assistant. If you're working late, I should be here."

"I told you to go home. Do you want to be transferred?" Lin Ruoxi's tone grew more assertive.

Wu Yue, without any resentment, looked at Lin Ruoxi with a sigh. "Alright, I'll go. But you should rest early too."

"Go on."

Wu Yue, genuinely tired after a long day's work, couldn't imagine how the woman in the office, who was also her senior in university, managed to stay so late without showing any fatigue.

Recalling their university days, the first time she saw Lin Ruoxi walking with her books in the sunlight-dappled pathway, Wu Yue had been captivated by her ethereal beauty. It was hard to believe such a flawless woman existed.

As time passed, Wu Yue and her classmates learned more about Lin Ruoxi's background. Although a year below Lin Ruoxi in school, Wu Yue had always kept an eye on her, the most dazzling student. When Lin Ruoxi dropped out of her master's program to take over Yu Lei International, Wu Yue was still in school, worried for her senior.

Later, Wu Yue abandoned her plans for further study and nervously applied to be Lin Ruoxi's assistant at Yu Lei. Despite many highly qualified applicants, Lin Ruoxi chose her, a fresh graduate, which had puzzled Wu Yue.

Wu Yue clearly remembered asking Lin Ruoxi why she chose her as an assistant.

"I've seen you in school. Your student council campaign speech was impressive."

That was Lin Ruoxi's brief, emotionless answer. But it moved Wu Yue to tears. That campaign speech, painstakingly prepared for over a month, had ended in failure, leaving her crying alone in bed, feeling forgotten by everyone.

But the person she admired most had remembered her. Lin Ruoxi knew her!

From then on, Wu Yue felt no more anxiety or fear. She quickly adapted to her role, despite some colleagues finding her strict demeanor off-putting. She didn't care as long as Lin Ruoxi was satisfied.

After leaving the office and gently closing the door, Wu Yue smiled at the memory, her admiration for Lin Ruoxi undiminished.

Inside the office, Lin Ruoxi finally looked up, staring blankly at the office door, lost in thought.

Lin Ruoxi let out a long breath, touched her forehead, and closed her eyes.

From morning until almost midnight, she had been working for over twelve hours. Staring at the computer screen alone could make anyone feel dizzy. But for her, this was nothing out of the ordinary. Over the years, she had single-handedly supported a vast business empire. If she didn't put in the time, no one would do it for her.

Glancing at the time on the computer, it was indeed half past eleven. Lin Ruoxi touched her stomach, feeling a bit uncomfortable due to acid reflux. She couldn't help but feel a wave of grievance. If it weren't for not wanting to see a certain someone, she wouldn't have stayed at the office working overtime and missing dinner at home. At the very least, she could have done this work in her study at home.

She could have asked Wu Yue to bring her some food, but as the dignified CEO, eating dry food alone in the office would be disgraceful if others found out. A superior's image still needed to be maintained.

At this point, even if she went home, she would be embarrassed to eat. She didn't dare to eat late-night snacks outside alone either. All of this was that heartless man's fault! Lin Ruoxi bit her lip angrily.

Looking at the still warm black coffee beside her, Lin Ruoxi had no interest in drinking it. She shook her head and was about to continue reading the documents when she heard a knock on the office door.

Lin Ruoxi could tell it wasn't Wu Yue. She immediately became alert and asked cautiously, "Who is it?" Her finger was already on the alarm button under the desk.

The door opened, and Yang Chen poked his head in with a mischievous smile. "Ruoxi, my dear, it's me, of course. You're still not home this late, so I came to pick you up."

Seeing it was Yang Chen, Lin Ruoxi's eyes instantly turned cold, and she said without hesitation, "Get out!"