Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 467: No Other Discussions

Chapter 467: Chapter 467: No Other Discussions

After sorting through the events, Tang Wan felt even more burdened rather than relieved. Although they had a rough idea of the culprit's true intentions, she painfully realized that they couldn't take any effective measures to prevent the situation from worsening.

As long as Old Master Tang's condition didn't improve, the family would remain leaderless. Tang Huang had already started openly provoking in Zhonghai, not to mention the mess back in Yandu, where the situation was chaotic and filled with hidden dangers.

When leaving Tang Wan's house, Yang Chen thought about comforting this poor woman. However, after pondering, he realized that apart from helping her, he had nothing to say. He figured Tang Wan wouldn't want to be seen as weak, so he stayed silent.

Returning home, it was already dinner time. Yang Chen found himself having spent the whole day busy dismantling bugging devices, feeling somewhat self-deprecating.

At dinner, Yang Chen noticed that Lin Ruoxi hadn't returned home as usual. Wang Ma seemed to have anticipated Yang Chen's confusion and explained with a smile, "Miss went to see Miss Christine tonight. She said she had some matters to discuss, so she won't be home for dinner. No need to wait for her."

Yang Chen initially thought Lin Ruoxi was working late, but upon hearing she went to see Christine, his face turned dark. That unpredictable woman might blurt out something inappropriate again. The more Yang Chen thought about it, the more likely it seemed, but he couldn't prevent Lin Ruoxi from meeting her. He could only eat quietly, hoping Christine wouldn't be too loose-tongued.

Guo Xuehua noticed Yang Chen's worried look and asked curiously, "Son, why are you so bothered that Ruoxi went to see Christine? Is it that strange?"

Yang Chen forced a smile and waved his hand, indicating it was nothing. "I'm just surprised. Ruoxi rarely seeks out strangers to chat."

"Why do you think it's just chatting? It could be work-related," Guo Xuehua countered.

Yang Chen was taken aback, realizing she might be right. His wife could simply be discussing work matters with Christine.

After dinner, Yang Chen spent some time watching TV with his mother and Wang Ma before returning to his room. Considering the time difference, it was likely midday in Europe. He turned on his computer and logged into his usual video chat tool.

Soon, the red-haired Soren appeared on the other end of the video. Dressed in a black suit, he looked quite spirited and saluted Yang Chen.

"Hades, my lord, is there an important command you need from me?" Soren asked directly.

Yang Chen looked at Soren's outfit and laughed, "I remember you hate wearing suits. Why the formal attire all of a sudden?"

Soren's eyes showed a hint of warmth, and a rare smile appeared on his stern face. "I'm surprised you remember my dislike for suits."

"You're my friend. I don't have many friends, so I naturally remember their habits," Yang Chen replied matter-of-factly.

"It's because of my daughter, Isabella. She's getting married today," Soren said with a smile.

Yang Chen was taken aback and then laughed heartily. "Isabella? That little wildcat? She's getting married? Who's the groom?"

Soren's expression turned slightly sour at the mention of the groom, and he grumbled, "Unfortunately, the bastard who stole my sweetheart is Macedonia's grandson."

"Dear Yang Chen, what a surprise to hear from you. If I hadn't come back to my room to get my favorite hairpin, I might have missed you," Jane said with a smile.

Yang Chen admired Jane for a moment and said, "Dressed like that, you'll steal the bride Isabella's thunder."

"You know?" Jane said in surprise. "I thought Soren and Macedonia planned to keep it from you. Was it your butler Ron who told you?"

"I just found out, but that's not the main point. I need your help with something else," Yang Chen said.

Jane pouted, "I knew you had a reason for calling me. No fun at all. Alright, tell me, then I'll go be a bridesmaid."

Yang Chen smiled helplessly and then explained Old Master Tang's condition and the incident involving Andre's murder.

"In terms of brain and mental illness research, there's no one more authoritative than you. After all, you cured my madness. So, I thought you might be the best person to treat Old Master Tang. Of course, I understand you're very busy, with teaching and attending various scientific conferences. I'm not asking you to come right away. If you can't come, you can send a student who you believe is capable. I don't mind," Yang Chen said.

Jane looked a bit regretful. "Andre is dead? He was a decent scholar, though a bit greedy, he was genuinely talented. Don't worry, Yang Chen, I'll come personally. This is my chance to visit you in China. How could I refuse?"

Yang Chen gave an awkward smile. "I'm talking about serious matters."

"So am I," Jane said with a playful wink. "After Isabella's wedding, I'll buy a ticket to China immediately. You must pick me up then."

"Picking you up is no problem, but given what happened to Andre, your safety must be ensured. I don't want you to get hurt while helping my friend," Yang Chen said seriously.

"Aren't you there? You'll protect me, just like you did when we first met years ago. You protected me and my mother, didn't you?" Jane said, full of nostalgia.

Yang Chen opened his mouth to say something but decided against it. Instead, he smiled and said, "I can't be by your side all the time."

Jane giggled, "Don't worry about me. I have my ways to ensure my safety. Don't you trust me? I'm one of the smartest women in the world."

"That's true," Yang Chen agreed with a nod. "Also, you have connections with Johns Hopkins in the US. Can you talk to them and keep Andre's death from blowing up too much? Let's avoid lawsuits. We'll make sure they get an explanation in the end."

Jane nodded, "I understand. Don't worry, Johns Hopkins and I have many important collaborations. They won't go against my wishes."

Hearing this, Yang Chen felt relieved. He didn't really care about the specifics and just mentioned it in passing. To him, helping Tang Wan was a trivial matter, even if others saw it as a monumental task.

After bidding farewell to Jane, Yang Chen turned off his computer. The room fell into darkness and silence, making him feel a bit bored. Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he slapped his forehead. He had been so foolish! Why was he staying cooped up in his room when two of his favorite people were living right next door? Climbing over a wall wasn't that hard, was it?

With this thought, Yang Chen's mouth curved into a mischievous smile. He turned his gaze towards the balcony.