Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 675: Chapter 678: A Romantic Place

About twenty minutes later, in a small noodle shop along the edge of the West District market.

Due to poor ventilation and the use of lard, the walls and old tables and chairs of the noodle shop were stained with greasy grime. Various colorful newspapers and posters on the walls made the shop look cluttered.

The air was filled with the smell of exhaust from the street outside and the oily fumes from the noodle shop, making it seem as if the air itself was hazy.

Since it was past lunchtime, there were few people in the noodle shop. At a small square table near the entrance, Yang Chen and Lin Ruoxi sat opposite each other.

In front of Yang Chen was an empty large noodle bowl, and he was devouring a second bowl of pickled vegetable and shredded meat noodles, his chopsticks never stopping.

Lin Ruoxi stared intently at the man eating voraciously in front of her, biting her lower lip, her brows furrowed, her eyes filled with frustration and grievance.

She gripped her chopsticks tightly but hadn't moved them at all, and the pickled vegetable noodles in front of her were untouched.

Halfway through eating, Yang Chen took a sip of the greasy noodle soup and curiously asked, "Honey, why aren't you eating? This noodle shop has really good skills. I used to come here often when I sold mutton skewers. It's a pity it's not morning, otherwise, the fresh pork liver noodles would be even better."

Suppressing her anger, Lin Ruoxi gritted her teeth and asked, "The place you said you wouldn't play any tricks at, is this noodle shop where you brought me to eat?"

Yang Chen laughed, "Didn't you tell Aunt Wang you wanted to eat pickled vegetable noodles? I remembered and thought of this noodle shop. The noodles here are generous in portion, especially fragrant, and reasonably priced, only five yuan a bowl. In other restaurants outside, it might cost ten or twenty yuan."

Seeing Lin Ruoxi's increasingly strange expression, Yang Chen scratched the back of his head with his greasy hand and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that? Could it be you suddenly realized your husband is very thoughtful? Well, it's nothing much. I didn't have breakfast or lunch, and my stomach was empty, so I thought of having lunch."

Lin Ruoxi kept telling herself not to take this man seriously, otherwise, she would only end up angry. She had to stay calm.

Initially, she thought this guy would take her to some romantic place, say something to comfort her, or give her a little surprise.

But instead! He brought her to this small noodle shop to eat noodles.

Lin Ruoxi glanced around at the dirty walls and the napkins and disposable chopsticks littered all over the floor, wishing she could take her bag and hit this man twice on the head!

Yang Chen pondered slightly, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes, and he smiled, "I forgot, our President Lin has been pampered since childhood. You're different from a wild kid like me who ate mouse meat and dead meat. Well, since you think this place is dirty, give me your noodles. I can eat another bowl."

Yang Chen reached out to move the large bowl in front of Lin Ruoxi towards himself.

Lin Ruoxi quickly stopped him with both hands, angrily saying, "Are you mocking me for not being able to endure hardships, for being spoiled?"

"No, everyone lives their own way, it's nothing," Yang Chen replied casually.

"Do you think I can't see through it? A man, always beating around the bush, so petty," Lin Ruoxi glared at him, holding onto the bowl, picked up the chopsticks, and began to eat the noodles. After taking a bite, she said, "What you can eat, I can eat too. Don't look down on people!"

Yang Chen couldn't help but laugh, "Look at you, so angry that your face is almost puffed up like a bun. I was just joking. I know you can endure hardships. After all, the bitterness in your mouth can't compare to the bitterness in your heart."

Lin Ruoxi's chopsticks paused, and she pressed her lips together, softly saying, "Can you promise me one thing?"

"Hmm?" Yang Chen raised an eyebrow.

"Promise me, no matter what the reason, never casually bring up those unhappy past events," Lin Ruoxi looked at Yang Chen with tender eyes, "I feel that would make me very sad."

Yang Chen shook his head and smiled, "You mean the stuff about eating dead people's meat? I've long since seen it all clearly. It's like living in another world, or in a past life. It's nothing to me."

Lin Ruoxi shook her head too, softly saying, "No, it's that I would be sad. I don't want you to use your current smile to talk about those past experiences."

Yang Chen was silent, his gaze meeting hers, a faint emotion lingering in his heart.

Finally, Yang Chen laughed heartily, "Alright, I promise you. Seeing you frowning, I won't mention it."

"Mm," Lin Ruoxi finally lowered her head and continued eating her noodles.

Yang Chen curled his lips and asked, "Honey, today is our wedding anniversary. This day last year was when we got our marriage certificate. I didn't give you anything special. Are you disappointed?"

Lin Ruoxi, without raising her head, replied, "Didn't you have a gift? That agreement you tore up."

Yang Chen grinned, "Are you still mad at me?" Lin Ruoxi sighed, "I'm not as childish as you. These things don't matter to me as long as you don't follow me to the airport again."

Yang Chen's face turned awkward. He chuckled a few times and quickly buried his head in his noodles.

Halfway through eating, Lin Ruoxi suddenly asked, "What are you planning to do about Qian Ni?"

Yang Chen was stunned and awkwardly asked, "Why bring this up suddenly?"

"Qian Ni often loses focus at work. While I have no reason to support you and her from my standpoint, I don't want my right-hand person to be affected by personal feelings," Lin Ruoxi said calmly. "I don't want to know what kind of story you two have, and I won't compromise. But I hope you can resolve it quickly."

Yang Chen looked a bit bitter, "I can't be in two places at once. I'll handle one thing at a time, but I will resolve it. But, darling Ruoxi, can't you be a little more lenient?"

Lin Ruoxi shot him a cold glance, "I've already agreed to give you a year. There are still a few months left. I won't do anything to actively reject you. Of course, I know I have many shortcomings, so I'm always working on them."

"And after the year is up?" Yang Chen probed.

Lin Ruoxi's expression shifted unpredictably. "Don't ask me. We'll talk about it then."

Yang Chen felt a burst of joy. He wasn't sure if it was because he mentioned the Cai sisters' matter, but Lin Ruoxi's attitude had noticeably softened compared to before.

"Talk about it then?" That leaves everything uncertain. Human hearts are made of flesh. No matter how much Lin Ruoxi resists, it would be hard to ignore the efforts of other women.

After this belated lunch, Yang Chen drove Lin Ruoxi back to the company.

In the company's parking lot, Lin Ruoxi got out of the car with a worried expression, hesitant to enter the elevator and go upstairs.

Yang Chen suddenly grabbed her hand and smiled, "So worried, aren't you just afraid everyone will know we're married? If you're afraid to go in alone, I'll go up with you."

Lin Ruoxi quickly pulled her hand away, "Forget it. Being seen with you would be embarrassing enough. You should go to work. I doubt anyone would dare to laugh at me."

Yang Chen nodded confidently, "That's true. With CEO Lin's aura, most people wouldn't dare to look twice."

"Sarcasm aside, get going," Lin Ruoxi rolled her eyes at him and turned to enter the elevator.

Before the elevator doors closed, Yang Chen rummaged in his pockets and smiled mysteriously, "I have a special gift for our wedding anniversary. Be prepared."

Lin Ruoxi was taken aback and realized something special might happen, but it was too late to ask as the elevator went up.

Yang Chen then turned around, took out his phone, scrolled through the contacts, and found Hui Lin's number. He dialed it.

Due to Yang Chen's special instructions, Hui Lin always kept her phone with her. She answered immediately, excitedly, "Big Brother Yang, why are you calling now? Are you home?"

"Yes, I got home early," Yang Chen smiled, "Busy with work?"

"Quite a lot, but the uncles and aunts you introduced are all very professional and amazing. The work progress is fast and excellent. Vice Director Zhuang Feng was stunned. By the way, is there something you need, Big Brother Yang?"

Yang Chen smacked his lips, "Hui Lin, today is a special day for me and your sister. I know you're busy preparing for the concert, but I need you to take a few hours to help me with something."

"It's about you and my sister?" Hui Lin was puzzled but quickly said, "I'd be happy to help, but my schedule is tight. I'm not sure if Uncle Donnie, my manager, will allow it."

Yang Chen laughed, "Don't worry. Nobody dares to refuse my request."

Meanwhile, Lin Ruoxi, slowly riding the elevator to her office floor, had a strange expression.

Because the elevator stopped at several floors, everyone who saw her was stunned for a moment before greeting her.

Lin Ruoxi could feel that everyone in the company was discussing her and Yang Chen. This disturbed her usually calm heart, but surprisingly, she felt somewhat relieved.

Maybe these things should have been made public long ago, Lin Ruoxi thought to herself.