BXBX NOVEL Chapter 417: What It Looks Like
Chapter 417: What It Looks Like
Both Yang Chen and Hui Lin were stunned. Lin Ruoxi had proactively decided to share a room with Yang Chen?!
An Xin, sensing the tension, looked momentarily puzzled but didn't question it. She smiled and took the card.
Yang Chen, wearing a cheeky grin, sidled up to Lin Ruoxi and chuckled, "Honey, are we really sharing a room?"
"Why, don't you want to? Or would you prefer to room with someone else?" Lin Ruoxi countered without hesitation, her eyes sharp as ice.
An Xin felt embarrassed. Even if they all knew about their relationship, it wasn't something to be discussed so openly. Lin Ruoxi, being straightforward, handled emotional matters rather awkwardly.
Yang Chen knew that answering either "yes" or "no" would offend his wife, so he chuckled to mask his discomfort.
Hui Lin didn't mind. She had initially thought she would be sharing a room with Lin Ruoxi, but staying with An Xin, a good friend, was just as nice. She did worry about Lin Ruoxi and Yang Chen sharing a room, fearing they might end up in an argument.
When the four of them reached their rooms on the top floor, Yang Chen noticed that both were luxury suites, each spacious enough to comfortably accommodate four people.
No wonder Lin Ruoxi was so decisive about sharing a room; even if they were in the same room, they could still sleep far apart.
Seeing the brief look of disappointment on Yang Chen's face, Lin Ruoxi felt a slight sense of satisfaction.
"Let's rest for a bit and then go for lunch," Lin Ruoxi instructed, leading the way into the suite.
The room's decor was simple and cozy, with warm tones and white colors. A faint rose scent filled the air. The furniture was finely crafted wood, and a 43-inch wall-mounted TV adorned the living area. There was even a laptop thoughtfully placed on the desk.
The suite consisted mainly of a living room and a bedroom. The living room featured a comfortable leather sofa and a plush wool carpet, while the bedroom had two single beds.
Yang Chen chose the bed by the window and flopped onto it, letting out a satisfied sigh.
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Lin Ruoxi furrowed her brows, a blush spreading across her pale cheeks. The main reason she insisted on sharing a room with Yang Chen was to prevent him from having any opportunity to secretly get close to An Xin. Otherwise, she wouldn't have dared to stay in the same room with Yang Chen.
Now, Lin Ruoxi realized she didn't know how to interact with Yang Chen in a shared room. Despite being married for more than half a year, they rarely had the chance to be alone in a room, let alone share a bedroom.
"Ruoxi darling, don't just stand there. Riding in the car is tiring. Come lie down next to me, it's very comfortable," Yang Chen said, grinning mischievously at Lin Ruoxi, who was standing by the corridor.
"I'm not tired," Lin Ruoxi replied stiffly.
"Ah, what's there to be shy about? I'm your husband, not a tiger. I've never forced you into anything, are you still afraid I'd take you by force?"
"Haven't you thought about it before?" Lin Ruoxi retorted with a mockingly sweet smile.
Yang Chen let out a half-sigh. Indeed, there was that one night when he had sneaked into Lin Ruoxi's room with less-than-honorable intentions. Now, he regretted it deeply, as it served as evidence of his "attempted crime."
"Don't keep holding onto your husband's past mistakes. You know our mom is waiting for us to have a baby. You're so shy; I feel embarrassed to even plant the seed," Yang Chen said, taking advantage of the moment since they were alone in the room, speaking without restraint.
Lin Ruoxi blushed furiously. "Who said anything about you planting seeds? How can you talk so crudely?!"
"I was never much of an intellectual. I didn't even finish elementary school. Working in an office feels like a noose around my neck. Finally, I get to have some fun, and you still want me to be formal?" Yang Chen swung his leg with pride, chuckling. "Let me tell you, back when I sold lamb skewers at the market, I used to talk even more freely than this. You haven't heard the half of it. Want me to tell you some of those stories?"
"Go tell them to yourself," Lin Ruoxi snapped, giving him an exasperated look before turning and heading into the bathroom, slamming the door shut.
Not long after, there was a knock on the door. Yang Chen went to open it, finding Hui Lin and An Xin standing there. Hui Lin had changed into a white tracksuit, her hair in a ponytail, looking fresh and innocent. An Xin was dressed in a pale yellow, thick, fleece-lined Korean-style hoodie with light-colored skinny jeans that highlighted her shapely legs. She gave Yang Chen a sly wink, her egg-shaped face lightly made up.
Yang Chen was just marveling at the difference in style between his sister-in-law and his lover when Lin Ruoxi emerged from the bathroom, looking as composed as ever.
"Sister, let's go downstairs. I saw a map of the resort earlier, and there's a lake that looks beautiful. I'd like to check it out," Hui Lin said eagerly. For her, going out was a rare treat.
Since the trip was primarily for Hui Lin's relaxation, Lin Ruoxi naturally wouldn't refuse. Smiling, she said, "Alright, I'll arrange for some supplies to be brought over. We can have a barbecue by the lake for lunch."
"Barbecue?" Yang Chen thumped his chest. "Who else could do it? Haven't you noticed the expert right here?"
Lin Ruoxi frowned; she almost forgot that her husband was actually an expert in barbecuing.
"Brother Yang can do it? Great, that sounds fun!" Huìlín's eyes sparkled with excitement, and this decision was immediately approved.
Naturally, the resort staff would arrange all the barbecue equipment. Lin Ruoxi declined the resort manager's offer to send a golf cart for the four of them, deciding instead to walk and enjoy the scenery.
In fact, as the CEO, Lin Ruoxi rarely had the chance to come and play here. Many people at the resort were eager to please her, but her naturally aloof demeanor made it difficult for them to approach.
It was early spring, and the resort was still bustling with tourists. Yang Chen, walking with three uniquely charming women, drew a lot of attention.
Huìlín wanted to see the man-made lake, which was located in the deepest part of the resort. It was a small reservoir built on high ground, and getting there required a long hike up the mountain.
Along the way, withered leaves occasionally scattered, green pines dripped with dew, and the bare plane and camphor trees created an odd scene. However, the fresh air made the four of them unconsciously slow their pace.
Anxin occasionally whispered with Huìlín, which made Lin Ruoxi, who was walking ahead, show a slightly displeased expression. After all, Huìlín was her sister, and she felt somewhat isolated.
Yang Chen chuckled and leaned close to Lin Ruoxi's ear, saying, "Little Ruoxi, if you feel lonely, how about I hold your hand?"
Lin Ruoxi turned her head away, pretending not to hear anything.
When they leisurely reached the lakeside, it was already noon. The sparkling lake surface reflected the warm sunlight, and the cool, damp breeze made Lin Ruoxi and Anxin shiver involuntarily. Huìlín, having practiced internal martial arts, didn't feel cold but was captivated by the vast lake, showing a look of delightful intoxication.
Anxin walked lightly to Yang Chen's side and whispered, "Hubby, I'm hungry. Let's start the barbecue."
"You're just being greedy," Yang Chen said, giving Anxin's shapely bottom a quick squeeze.
Anxin's beautiful eyes almost teared up instantly. Knowing that Lin Ruoxi was less than a meter away, she found Yang Chen's bold move extremely thrilling.
"You're so bad, always bullying me. Why don't you go tease Ruoxi?" Anxin playfully licked her lips with her pink tongue.
Yang Chen took a deep breath, suppressing the flicker of desire inside. Glancing at Lin Ruoxi, who seemed unaware of anything, he coughed and said, "Let's have lunch. It's quite cold here; catching a cold wouldn't be good."
Yang Chen was worried that if things continued like this, he might lose control and end up grabbing both Lin Ruoxi and Anxin at the same time.
Since the barbecue area was not far from the lakeside, Huìlín, who was enamored with the scenery, didn't object and happily followed them to the barbecue resting area.
The staff had already prepared a large amount of barbecue equipment, along with an abundance of ingredients like beef, lamb, and sausages. All Yang Chen needed to do was light the charcoal to start grilling.
After such a long walk, the three women were quite hungry. Without a word, Yang Chen took off his jacket, started the charcoal fire, and skillfully heated it continuously before placing the grilling rack over the burning coals.
The cold around the barbecue area was quickly dispelled, and the warmth radiated from the stove. Soon, Yang Chen started to sweat.
Without much thought, Yang Chen realized he was sweating and took off his sweater as well, leaving himself bare-chested.
This stunned the three women. Anxin, being more open-minded, found Yang Chen's dedication to grilling amusing and giggled. Huìlín blushed and didn't dare look at Yang Chen's toned upper body.
Lin Ruoxi was not pleased. There were many tourists passing by, and it was inappropriate for someone to be bare-chested in public. According to regulations, it was even illegal to go shirtless in public places.
"Put your clothes back on! What do you think you're doing?!" Lin Ruoxi said displeased.
Yang Chen smiled and explained, "I'm not showing off. If I wear too many clothes and start sweating, they'll get soaked, and it'll be uncomfortable when the cold wind blows."
"That's still not acceptable. Look at all the people staring at you. It's so embarrassing!" Lin Ruoxi felt ashamed for Yang Chen.
"Who cares about them? Nobody knows me here," Yang Chen shrugged and laughed, "Don't you think your husband looks manly?" With that, Yang Chen playfully flexed his well-defined muscles.
Anxin laughed and clapped her hands, "Oh no, Director Yang, you're amazing!"
Lin Ruoxi glared at Anxin, thinking to herself, "You sly fox." Then, she looked at Yang Chen's cheeky grin and closed her eyes in frustration.
What kind of man had she married?