HBWnovel Chapter 248: In Your Eyes
Chapter 248: In Your Eyes
Chapter 248: Chapter 248: In Your Eyes
The weekend arrived once again, and on this day, Jade International Entertainment Culture Company officially opened its doors in the heart of Zhonghai's city center, directly opposite the Jade Tower. Despite its low-key appearance, the news still garnered attention from several newspapers. As for the press conference, it was handled by Zhao Teng and Wang Jie. Yang Chen, serving as the director, was merely mentioned by name.
At the press briefing, Wang Jie briefly outlined the company's future development plans and announced that some top models from the Jade International Modeling Department had signed on. They would participate in variety shows and film and television productions as artists.
Throughout the event, Yang Chen, the theoretical leader, did not make an appearance. This sparked speculation among the public. While Jade International's employees knew of Yang Chen's existence, those who did found it hard to believe. The guy rumored to be lazy and not interested in his duties was now the director of a new company, a position higher than even the ministerial level within the company.
However, Yang Chen himself showed no reaction, allowing the situation to develop relatively smoothly amid the awkward atmosphere.
Saturday morning rolled around, and Yang Chen, as if nothing had happened, enjoyed a hearty breakfast prepared by Aunt Wang. His healthy appetite delighted Aunt Wang, much to Lin Ruoxi's annoyance.
"Are you a pig? Eating so much, won't you get indigestion?" Lin Ruoxi asked, giving him a disdainful look.
"I'm a pig, and you're the sow," Yang Chen retorted.
Ignoring him, Lin Ruoxi continued, "Have you thought about the company's future? We're about to start implementing actual projects."
"Are you in a rush now? If you were, why weren't you earlier?" Yang Chen chuckled.
"I, Lin Ruoxi, don't regret my decisions. I'm just asking as your superior," Lin Ruoxi frowned.
"I might collaborate with other companies soon for investment, planning some projects. But according to Wang Jie, we need to sign some artists first to expand our resources and gain recognition. So, there's no rush," Yang Chen replied.
"According to Wang Jie? What about your own ideas?" Lin Ruoxi said disapprovingly.
"My idea is not to lose money," Yang Chen replied nonchalantly.
Lin Ruoxi gritted her teeth, her fair face showing signs of impatience. After finishing the last sip of porridge, she turned and headed upstairs.
Yang Chen sighed, "Are you going back to the study again?"
"Why not?" Lin Ruoxi stopped in her tracks, asking irritably.
"It's Saturday today. Look outside. Despite the cold, the sun is shining brightly. Why bury yourself in work in the study when there's so much joy in life?" Yang Chen tried to persuade her.
Lin Ruoxi sneered coldly, "I'm not as free as you. I have many documents to read and many reports to analyze. You go enjoy the pleasures of life alone!"
"Treating your body like this is not good for you. You're still young, but if you keep this up, you'll have health problems in the future," Yang Chen said seriously.
Lin Ruoxi didn't respond and turned to continue up the stairs.
Yang Chen shrugged, left his seat, and quickly followed Lin Ruoxi upstairs. He reached the doorway of her study and blocked her way.
"What are you doing? Get out of my way!" Lin Ruoxi said coldly.
"Ruoxi darling, I think you should stop working. I've eaten a lot and my stomach feels a bit full. I want to go to the gym for some exercise. Why don't you come with me? Working out will make your figure even more beautiful," Yang Chen winked at her.
Lin Ruoxi stared at Yang Chen and said bluntly, "I'm not interested. Move."
Yang Chen sighed, "If you won't listen to me, I'll have to take action."
"Do you want to hit me?!" Lin Ruoxi exclaimed angrily.
"Why would I hit you?" Yang Chen smirked mischievously. Suddenly, he moved swiftly, stretched his arms around Lin Ruoxi's back and knees, and lifted her up horizontally!
Yang Chen lay down on a mat on the floor. "Let's do sit-ups. You can help hold my feet down, just apply a bit of pressure. You must have learned this in PE class when you were young, right?"
Lin Ruoxi murmured an acknowledgment. She did know how to do sit-ups. After all, physical education scores were necessary for college entrance exams, so she wasn't completely sheltered as a rich young lady.
However, the thought of using her hands or knees to secure Yang Chen's feet made Lin Ruoxi feel somewhat embarrassed. She hesitated, reluctant to approach.
Seeing Lin Ruoxi hesitating, Yang Chen chuckled inwardly. He found her nervous demeanor at this moment oddly charming, quite different from her usual self-assuredness. Pretending to be displeased, he said, "Ruoxi darling, if you won't help me, then I might as well do it to you. Would you like me to hold your legs instead?"
"No!" Lin Ruoxi immediately knelt down, wrapped her arms around Yang Chen's lower legs, and pressed her knees against his feet. Her cheeks blushed pink, and she shyly lowered her head. "You do it. I won't."
Yang Chen struggled to hold back a laugh. He didn't actually need to exercise; this was purely to amuse Lin Ruoxi and perhaps help her experience more of life, fostering their relationship. Why not have some fun?
"Here I go," he said.
"Mm-hmm."
Yang Chen's sit-ups were deliberate and slow. Up, down, up, down... Each time he rose, their foreheads nearly touched, face to face, sharing each other's breaths.
Lin Ruoxi felt the warmth, and if she tilted her head slightly, she could meet Yang Chen's gaze, seeing herself reflected in his eyes.
With each rise and fall, their faces met and then parted repeatedly. As Yang Chen slowed down even more, each moment of eye contact with Lin Ruoxi prolonged. At first, Lin Ruoxi blushed shyly, but gradually, she became a bit absent-minded.
In her clear eyes, a complex mix of emotions swirled—sweetness, frustration, bitterness, resignation—all intermingled.
When Yang Chen lost count of how many sit-ups he had done, he stopped, his cheek inches away from Lin Ruoxi's. Their eyes reflected each other's faces.
"It's nice to see that in your eyes, there's only me," Yang Chen smiled.
Lin Ruoxi was momentarily stunned, then quickly turned her head away, her breathing becoming a bit erratic. "Are you done?" she asked hurriedly.
"Not yet," Yang Chen replied.
Turning back to him, Lin Ruoxi asked, "Then what about you?"
Before she could finish her sentence, a surge of warmth overwhelmed Lin Ruoxi as Yang Chen suddenly kissed her, his lips capturing hers. He wanted to explore the fragrance of her womanhood with his tongue and kiss her for a whole morning. However, he did not linger. After the passionate kiss, he quickly released Lin Ruoxi's lips.
Lin Ruoxi was stunned, her mind blank. Her eyes looked hollow, everything in disarray.
Without warning, Lin Ruoxi slapped Yang Chen across the face with a loud "smack!" A faint red mark appeared on his cheek.
Yang Chen smiled but remained silent. He had expected this reaction and didn't attempt to avoid it.
Lin Ruoxi's eyes glistened with tears as she slowly stood up, suppressing all her complex emotions and returning to a cold demeanor. "Do you find teasing me amusing? Do you think it's interesting to do this?"
"It's not just that," Yang Chen said with a bitter smile.
"Then what is it?"
"Because—"
"I don't want to hear it!" Lin Ruoxi shook her head forcefully, turned, and ran to the gym door, unlocking it and leaving in a rush.
Hearing the forceful slam of the door, Yang Chen sighed weakly. "Silly girl, it's just a kiss between husband and wife. What's there to be so shy about? If you want to hit me, at least be gentle..."