Chapter 261 - No Joking Around

Draped in a pure black silk evening gown with her hair elegantly pinned up, Lin Ruoxi seemed like an entirely different person. The gown, which flowed like ink spilled on water above her chest, swayed with her steps, contrasting sharply with her exposed arms, delicate collarbones, and fair, flawless skin in the air.

Although one could discern Lin Ruoxi's decent figure on ordinary days, usually clad in loose sleepwear or work uniforms, there was nothing particularly special about it. However, this close-fitting evening gown now completely enveloped her graceful figure. Standing nearly 1.7 meters tall, she paired it with black crystal high heels adorned with South African diamonds, creating perfect lines akin to the most outstanding golden curves painted by an artist.

What was even more remarkable was her terrifying wealth, allowing her to obtain a set of pure azure blue gemstones from somewhere. These lustrous and translucent blue sapphires were encased in exquisite platinum frames, clearly indicating they were crafted by a world-renowned jeweler. Yang Chen, who had seen numerous pieces of jewelry, quickly recognized them as the exceedingly rare "Cornflower Blue" sapphires from Kashmir.

Several large-sized sapphires and countless blue diamond shards formed Lin Ruoxi's necklace, earrings, and bracelets. Especially the large blue sapphire on her necklace in front resembled a deep pool of ocean water. This set of jewelry transformed the naturally elegant beauty, who typically exuded an air of purity, into one of noble elegance and grandeur.

Lin Ruoxi usually wore light makeup when going out, but tonight's banquet seemed to have prompted her to add some lip gloss and slightly arch her eyebrows, making her exquisitely delicate features particularly captivating.

Seeing Yang Chen sitting on the sofa, staring at her in a daze, Lin Ruoxi felt a bit shy at first. It had been many years since she had dressed up like this. But when she saw Yang Chen's eyes filled with pure admiration and no impurities, she couldn't help but feel inexplicably happy.

Approaching Yang Chen, Lin Ruoxi calmly said, "Let's go."

Yang Chen snapped out of his reverie and sighed, "Wife, let's not go."

Frowning, Lin Ruoxi asked, "Why? Are you going to chicken out at the last moment?!"

"It's not that," Yang Chen said, resisting the urge to pounce on her like a hungry wolf. Looking at this woman who exuded the scent of jasmine, he felt a genuine sense of pride from deep within. "If you go to the banquet dressed like this, every man will be staring at you. It will hurt me deeply. You know, I come from selling lamb skewers. I'm the pettiest of petty men."

Lin Ruoxi found it difficult to counter such a rogue and humorous reason. She bit her lip and said, "Stop joking. It's just a change of clothes. We'd get stared at the same way if we went out on the street."

Thinking about it, Yang Chen realized she was right. The last two times he walked with Lin Ruoxi on the street, they were indeed stared at by passersby. It seemed that in the future, he would have to lure this woman to a deserted island. No, he should bring all women to a deserted island and have them all to himself every day.

With various "dirty" thoughts in mind, Yang Chen stood up and walked out with Lin Ruoxi, bidding farewell to Wang Ma, who was home alone.

Outside the villa, Li Ming was already standing next to a brand-new black Rolls-Royce Phantom, having opened the rear door.

Yang Chen had seen this car in Lin Ruoxi's vast underground parking garage, but he hadn't expected to use it today. Generally, riding in a Rolls-Royce was not about its exceptional performance but more about its prestigious appearance. Of course, the comfort of riding in such a car was beyond question.

Thinking of all sorts of "indecent" thoughts, Yang Chen got up and walked out with Lin Ruoxi, bidding farewell to Wang Ma who was alone at home.

At the roadside in front of the villa, Li Ming was already standing next to a brand-new black Rolls-Royce Phantom, opening the rear door. Yang Chen had seen this car in Lin Ruoxi's huge underground parking garage before, but hadn't expected it would actually be used.

Generally, riding in a Rolls-Royce wasn't about its excellent performance but more about the prestige it carried. Of course, the comfort of riding in such a car was beyond doubt.

Seeing Lin Ruoxi dressed for the evening banquet, Li Ming was stiff for a long moment before snapping out of it. Noticing Yang Chen's displeased gaze, Li Ming hastily scurried into the car, avoiding even a glance at Lin Ruoxi.

Leaving aside the fact that this woman was his immediate superior, any man who could marry her couldn't be ordinary, right? Li Ming wisely chose to act deaf and dumb, though he deeply envied Yang Chen's fortune in his heart.

The banquet hosted by the Liu family was held at a five-star resort-style hotel under the Biyunji Group, a subsidiary of the Liu family's vast empire, second only to the Yuan family in the Zhonghai region. For such a charity gala, the guests invited were numerous and their statuses were exceptionally high. The bustling urban areas were not suitable, hence they chose a resort near the southern mountains and forests of Zhonghai.

The journey took over an hour. Sitting in the spacious back seat of the Rolls-Royce, Yang Chen could smell the intoxicating fragrance emanating continuously from Lin Ruoxi's body. His mood unexpectedly surged with excitement; accompanying such a woman to the banquet was both prestigious and challenging work.

The two didn't speak throughout the ride. Yang Chen was lost in his thoughts, when suddenly, about ten minutes into the journey, he felt a slight pressure on his left shoulder.

Turning his head, Yang Chen saw that Lin Ruoxi, exhausted, had dozed off in the car and was gradually leaning on his shoulder as the car moved.

Having stayed awake for over a day and working most of it, it was remarkable that she could hold on until now, especially preparing so intensively for such a grand event. Yang Chen suddenly felt a twinge of guilt towards Lin Ruoxi. Despite his own difficulties, it seemed he had inadvertently caused Lin Ruoxi considerable fatigue, which pained him.

At this moment, Lin Ruoxi seemed to have forgotten that the man beside her was Yang Chen. She subconsciously sought a shoulder to lean on, just wanting a brief rest.

Yang Chen didn't say a word, quietly shifting his shoulder to let Lin Ruoxi rest more comfortably, allowing her to quietly recuperate.

The Rolls-Royce was incredibly stable and quiet inside, and Li Ming, driving ahead, didn't dare to glance at the back seat through the rearview mirror.

Lin Ruoxi, like a sleeping child, leaned on Yang Chen's shoulder, her delicate lips slightly parted, exhaling the fragrance of orchids, appearing somewhat innocent and lovely.

Yang Chen lowered his head, a few traces of tenderness passing through his eyes. Unconsciously, he hoped the car could slow down a bit more, just enough to let this woman, who had worked so hard until now, sleep a little longer.

Time passed quickly inside the car, and in the blink of an eye, nearly an hour had gone by. Lin Ruoxi blinked sleepily as she woke up. The moment her consciousness cleared, she suddenly realized she was leaning on Yang Chen's shoulder.

Feeling slightly strange, the man beside her who hadn't moved at all, allowing her to use him as a pillow, unexpectedly gave her an unprecedented sense of tranquility and reassurance.

She must be tired, how else could she have such a ridiculous illusion?

Silently, Lin Ruoxi moved her head away from Yang Chen's shoulder and touched her temple to make sure her hair was not messy. Then, she casually asked, "How long did I sleep?"

"About five hours. The banquet is over," Yang Chen replied with a smile.

Lin Ruoxi frowned, glanced at the exquisitely embedded clock in front of the car, confirming it had been just under an hour. She turned back and glared at Yang Chen, saying, "Stop being so cheeky. This joke isn't funny at all."

"If you don't let me laugh, should I cry instead?" Yang Chen responded helplessly.

Ignoring him, Lin Ruoxi sat quietly without saying a word.

After watching her for a while, Yang Chen asked, "Did you rest well? You look much better."

Lin Ruoxi still didn't speak, clearly not wanting to engage with Yang Chen.

Yang Chen could only give up as well. The two of them remained silent until the car entered the Biyunji Group's resort, surrounded by colorful lights.