Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 128 - 128 Not a Math Problem

Chapter 128: Chapter 128 Not a Math Problem

The little secret was unexpectedly exposed, but Lin Ruoxi didn't behave like other girls, shy and avoiding eye contact. Though her face flushed red, she immediately regained her composure, snatching the beautifully crafted "guidebook" from Yang Chen's hands and saying, "What are you staring at? It's not like it's for you."

Yang Chen, with a smile playing on his lips, didn't respond but picked up another book Lin Ruoxi had bought, with a more straightforward title: "100 Rules for Couples' Interaction."

"You..." Lin Ruoxi, caught off guard, bit her lip and snatched it back, tucking it into her arms. "Hurry up and drive, I'll get in first!"

With that, Lin Ruoxi swiftly got into the car like a gust of wind, slamming the door shut with a bang.

Yang Chen rubbed his nose, finding the scene somewhat amusing. He hadn't expected Lin Ruoxi to buy such two books; they didn't seem like her style at all.

On the way back home, Lin Ruoxi resumed her indifferent expression, even colder than when they had arrived. She didn't say a word, unsure of what to say. She just wanted to get home, lock herself in her room, and disappear under the covers.

Seeing her tense demeanor as if facing a formidable foe, Yang Chen couldn't help but laugh and say, "Why take it so seriously? They're just two books about marriage, not forbidden literature. There's no need to hide them."

Suddenly, Lin Ruoxi flicked the turn signal, pulled over by the dimly lit quiet street under the streetlights, and turned off the engine.

Surrounding them was a pedestrian street lined with small shops, now silent in the night, devoid of pedestrians or vehicles, eerily tranquil.

The car lights automatically came on, casting a soft yellow glow on Lin Ruoxi's cold face, adding a hint of haze.

"Is it funny to you?" Lin Ruoxi suddenly asked in a clear voice.

Yang Chen was puzzled by the sudden stop and the question. He asked in bewilderment, "What's funny?"

Thinking he was pretending not to understand, Lin Ruoxi bitterly laughed, "Do you think I'm stupid, that I don't even know how to be a wife, how to get along with a man?"

Yang Chen was taken aback for a moment. He was about to say "no," but suddenly, thinking about their interactions in recent days, it seemed like they weren't getting along well. Yet, Yang Chen didn't solely blame Lin Ruoxi. Instead, being asked this question made him reflect on what was missing between them. Lin Ruoxi assumed his silence as agreement, with a hint of bitterness in her eyes. "Do you know, just now at the bookstore, seeing the elderly couple, although it felt poignant, I envied them. Even though Mrs. Zhao can't even remember her husband's name anymore, Mr. Zhao still accompanies her, setting aside everything to be by her side, accompanying her through her last days. I envy them..."

"You're still young, why think about these things?" Yang Chen said.

"People always grow old, and everyone wants a place to belong," Lin Ruoxi continued, "I'm thinking, if one day I can't move anymore, if my mind becomes muddled, will you still be by my side?"

"Of course, we're married," Yang Chen said with a smile, "I still have that quality."

Lin Ruoxi shook her head, "For now, but what about in the future?"

Yang Chen felt strange, "What do you mean by 'for now, but not in the future'? Isn't it the rule of your Lin family that you can only have one spouse? Are you thinking of changing husbands?"

Although their relationship had always been mediocre, even not so good, if one day Lin Ruoxi suddenly said she wanted to be with another man, Yang Chen felt he would definitely kill that man, regardless of morals or ethics, he just couldn't bear it.

"I've said it before, I'm not a part of the Lin family, that old man has nothing to do with me! I didn't marry you because of that ridiculous rule!" Lin Ruoxi said with some anger, her tone solemn.

Yang Chen chuckled, "You're not using me as a shield, are you? The contract was for two years, I think my usefulness as a shield has pretty much expired."

Lin Ruoxi shook her head slightly, "I admit that I lied to you back then, but that was only a small part of the reason."

"What other reason is there?" Yang Chen asked.

Just now, when you said you wanted to be a good wife, I was glad, but the method you chose, learning how to be a wife from books, is quite absurd. Do you think Mrs. Zhao or Mr. Zhao lived their lives according to theories from books?"

Lin Ruoxi shook her head. She also felt that it was not very realistic and asked, "Then what should I do?"

"Follow your feelings. There's no theory in love."

"Feelings? How do I know if I have feelings?" Lin Ruoxi began to feel a headache again.

Yang Chen chuckled, "Love, between us, is a peculiar situation. Usually, men and women fall in love first, have passion, and then there's marriage, and responsibility. But what about us? We had marriage and responsibility first. You have to be responsible for your life, and I have to be responsible for my actions. Perhaps there's a responsibility of spouses between us, but lacking the love between a man and a woman."

"Love... falling in love?" Lin Ruoxi's ears burned upon hearing the word. "I... I don't understand how to fall in love..."

"Well... actually, I don't understand it either..." Yang Chen scratched the back of his head. He really didn't understand. His previous women were all brought to him, and the women around him now didn't mention having boyfriends or girlfriends, only lovers.

Lin Ruoxi sighed, "Then why did you say so much? It's all nonsense."

"Well, there might be a way..." Yang Chen whispered, glancing at the woman in front of him and enjoying the unique fragrance emanating from Lin Ruoxi's body.

"What way?" Lin Ruoxi asked curiously.

Yang Chen cleared his throat and carefully chose his words, saying, "I think... we should seek the love between a man and a woman from a primitive perspective. What do I mean by primitive perspective? It's the physical contact between bodies, the idea of 'I am in you, you are in me'... the harmony of yin and yang, the blending of spirit and flesh... For example, right now, in this car, there are some things we could do... um... Ruoxi, you understand what I mean, right..."

Gradually, in the darkness, Lin Ruoxi's breathing became suppressed, and a cold gleam flashed in her watery eyes...

"You pervert!"

Lin Ruoxi seemed quite enraged, scolding him, and immediately started the car, shifting into sport mode, and slamming on the accelerator!

"Whoa!"

The Mercedes-Benz darted off like a small cannon!

"Hey! Hey! Don't get excited! Why are you driving so fast?!"

"Mind your own business!"

"Sister, did I say something wrong? Can you slow down a bit? We're going to crash!"

"I'll crash and kill you, you lecherous scoundrel!"

"If you crash and kill me, could you at least release the handbrake first?"

"I don't need you to tell me!"

"Damn it! You're the real road killer!"

The crimson taillights traced electric arcs through the night, disappearing at the end of the dark road.