Chapter 97 Strange Atmosphere

When Yang Chen parted ways with Mo Qianyi, it was almost ten o'clock at night. But Yang Chen hadn't forgotten what happened this morning. He was grateful for Lin Ruoxi's arrangement of a lawyer, which helped him get out of the police station safely. It wouldn't be right to not express his gratitude and explain the situation even though it was late. Even though he knew Lin Ruoxi might not want to listen, he still felt it was necessary to meet her.

So, after getting into his car, Yang Chen drove straight to the hospital alone.

As he approached the door of Lin Ruoxi's ward, Yang Chen paused in astonishment. He found two men in jackets standing at the door. By instinct, Yang Chen could easily tell that they were military men from their posture and the way they surveyed the surroundings. Their demeanor exuded the unique aura of seasoned soldiers.

Who were these people inside the ward? And why were they accompanied by such military guards outside?

With a sense of unease growing in his heart, Yang Chen didn't choose to avoid them but instead walked briskly towards the door.

"Stop!" one of the men at the door held out his hand to block Yang Chen's path. "You're not allowed in!"

Yang Chen grinned playfully. "Come on, guys, I just want to visit the patient. No need to be so serious. I'm acquainted with the person inside. If you don't believe me, just open the door, and you'll see."

The two men remained stern-faced and refused to listen. "We said no entry, and we mean it!"

"What if I insist on going in?" Yang Chen's smile vanished instantly, his expression turning cold.

A glint of hostility flashed in the man's eyes as he sneered, "Then you can go far, far away!"

With that, the man moved to push Yang Chen away!

"Get the hell out of here!" Yang Chen snapped. He grabbed the man's pushing hand and exerted force, causing the man to stagger back and crash into the opposite wall with a loud thud!

The other man, seeing Yang Chen's reaction, quickly aimed a hand chop at him!

Without even looking, Yang Chen swiftly raised his knee, jabbing it into the man's abdomen like a spear!

The man who had been bent over like a "shrimp" by the shock lay on the ground, retching acid. In the blink of an eye, the two professional soldiers who had just been disdainful towards Yang Chen, one was knocked unconscious, and the other was convulsing uncontrollably. Yang Chen couldn't believe that their so-called elite special forces combat capabilities were so easily overwhelmed!

Adjusting his pants, Yang Chen muttered, "I just want to see my woman, and I have to deal with you idiots!"

With that, he forcefully pushed open the wooden door of the ward!

But just as the door opened, Yang Chen keenly sensed a burst of momentum rushing towards him! Almost instinctively, Yang Chen moved his head slightly to the left by three inches, narrowly dodging a whistling fist that broke through the air from its original position!

In an instant, the fist that missed its target transformed into a claw, aiming for Yang Chen's neck!

In the confined space, Yang Chen's footwork suddenly took on a strange arc, evading the claw while maneuvering behind the assailant, attempting to kick him in the buttocks!

However, the assailant's reaction and speed were astonishingly fast. Just as Yang Chen was about to make contact, the assailant swiftly leaped away, landing on one foot while the other foot swept towards Yang Chen with a leg sweep!

Having assessed the assailant's strength and confirmed no threat, Yang Chen didn't bother to evade this time. He raised one hand vertically to block in front of his chest...

"Boom!"

A violent blast of air echoed, as Yang Chen easily blocked the raised foot with his hand, his body unmoved.

At that moment, he finally got a clear look at the attacker in front of him: an ordinary-looking old man dressed in a gray robe, with slightly graying hair.

Seeing it was just an old man, Yang Chen couldn't help but angrily shout, "Hey, old man, what did I do to you to deserve such lethal attacks?!"

"Gray, stand down."

A deep and majestic voice emanated from the side of the ward, where a man who appeared to be in his fifties was standing near the head of the bed.

This man was tall and well-built, with handsome features and neatly combed jet-black hair. He wore a rare navy blue Zhongshan suit, exuding an air of meticulousness befitting a superior, along with a demeanor of unyielding dignity.

The old man called Gray glanced strangely at Yang Chen but obediently withdrew his foot, respectfully retreating to the corner.

Yang Chen turned around and finally saw Lin Ruoxi, who had been worried about. At this moment, she was sitting peacefully on the hospital bed, unharmed.

Clad in loose-fitting, pristine white cotton pajamas, her ink-black hair set off her captivating appearance. With rosy cheeks and no makeup, her delicate features complemented her peach-like skin, radiating a breathtaking allure.

Two weeks of traditional Chinese medicine treatment had elevated the beauty possessed by the young CEO to an even more stunning level, more shocking than when Yang Chen first saw her.

However, Lin Ruoxi's expression was melancholic, as if she hadn't noticed anything around her. Her eyes were slightly reddened, as if she had just cried, staring blankly out of the window, evoking a sense of pity.

"You must be Yang Chen," the man in the Zhongshan suit asked in a deep voice.

Yang Chen was unsure of the situation, but it was evident that someone with a skilled individual like Gray as their servant wouldn't have a low status. He nodded, "And you are...?"

"I'm Ruoxi's grandfather, Lin Zhiguo."

Lin Zhiguo? Lin Ruoxi's grandfather?!

Although this man did look somewhat aged, Yang Chen hadn't expected him to be Lin Ruoxi's grandfather! He remembered Cai Yan mentioning this person when she came to the hospital last time, and he had always been curious about whether Lin Ruoxi had a grandfather. He hadn't expected to meet him today.

"No!" Suddenly, Lin Ruoxi turned her head, her eyes red as she stubbornly said to Yang Chen, "He's not my grandfather. I don't know him. Yang Chen, quickly kick him out! I don't want to see him!"

This caught Yang Chen off guard. What drama was this?

Lin Zhiguo furrowed his brow, a hint of sorrow evident in his eyes as he said with a pained tone, "Ruoxi, do you really hate your grandfather this much? You won't even allow me to visit you..."

"I'll say it again, you're not my grandfather. Secondly, you've seen me now, so you can leave," Lin Ruoxi said coldly, refusing to look Lin Zhiguo in the eye.

At this moment, the old man in gray sighed with regret and tried to console her, "Miss, the old master has also had a hard time these years, missing you dearly. When he heard that you were admitted to the hospital, he worried about you. Despite opposition from the family, the old master insisted on coming to see you. Please don't blame him anymore... He also has his reasons..."

Lin Ruoxi sneered, "How could I dare to blame the prestigious head of the Lin family? Please, don't bother with a worthless little girl like me. I don't need your ridiculous pity."

Lin Zhiguo's expression changed, he sighed deeply and nodded, "Alright, since you don't want me to stay longer, I'll leave immediately. However..." He glanced at Yang Chen, who stood by bewildered, then continued, "However, you are destined to be the daughter of our Lin family. Your body carries the purest and noblest bloodline of the Lin family. I absolutely will not allow you to rashly marry a man of such humble background!"

Yang Chen felt frustrated. What was with this old man? What's wrong with selling lamb skewers? It's not like I'm selling myself... I'm proud of selling lamb skewers!

Moreover, I personally went to the civil affairs bureau to register for the marriage certificate. We even slept together before marriage... well... although we were both drunk and basically forgot how it felt, at least we're legally married, right? How can he call it a hasty marriage? It's not like those scenes from martial arts dramas where they just bow to the moon and get married, without even a certificate, and then have children. But he dared not say these words. After all, Lin Zhiguo seemed to be the real grandfather and Lin Ruoxi's elder. He could only suffer a bit of injustice.

"Why? I'll marry whoever I want to marry! I'm not a member of the Lin family. I am myself, Lin Ruoxi. Except for the damned surname that I can't change, I have no connection with your Lin family!" Lin Ruoxi's emotions became agitated, almost venting.

Lin Zhiguo's face turned cold. "Whether you admit it or not, you two must divorce! Women of the Lin family should marry successful men, not a penniless lamb skewer vendor! The Lin family cannot tolerate such a joke!"

"A joke?" Lin Ruoxi coldly sneered, "Are you and grandma not also jokes?"

"Shut up!" Lin Zhiguo's expression was one of shock and anger, like a lion with its tail stepped on, ready to slap her with his hand raised!

However, as his hand lifted, Lin Zhiguo trembled all over, his expression complex as he slowly lowered his hand, ultimately not striking her. He sighed, "I owe your grandmother an apology. It's the biggest regret of my life. That's why I need to take care of you. I won't let the bloodline of the Lin family mix with a lamb skewer vendor..."

"It's my pleasure to inform you that it's too late..." Lin Ruoxi mocked, her laughter carrying a hint of sarcasm, directed at Lin Zhiguo or herself, it wasn't clear.

Lin Zhiguo's eyes widened instantly, staring at Yang Chen as if trying to pierce through him, his voice trembling as he asked, "You... you said what... you with him?"

"Otherwise, why do you think I married him?" Lin Ruoxi countered with a smirk.

Yang Chen, standing by, felt quite embarrassed, scratching his nose with a sheepish smile. This woman really... talking about such things in front of her grandfather, how embarrassing! Doesn't she know her husband is quite thin-skinned?

Others couldn't laugh, but not only Lin Zhiguo, even the Gray Cloth beside him showed a shocked expression, taking quite some time to recover.

Lin Zhiguo looked at Lin Ruoxi, who remained silent, then glanced at Yang Chen, and said, "I didn't expect things to turn out like this, but Yang Chen, I hope you won't do anything to hurt Ruoxi... Otherwise, I won't let it slide."

Finally saying something decent to himself, Yang Chen felt somewhat troubled. "Well... it depends on whether she wants to be with me or not."

"The iron rule of the Lin family is that regardless of gender, one can only have one partner in a lifetime. You must treat Ruoxi well. You have no other choice!" Lin Zhiguo asserted firmly.

Yang Chen suddenly realized, glancing at the silent Lin Ruoxi. Why did it seem like the real reason this woman married him was beyond those contract marriages? While she refused to acknowledge herself as part of the Lin family for certain reasons on the surface, deep down, she had always been doing so... This whole situation was too contradictory!

Feeling conflicted, as he had more than one woman by his side, Yang Chen vaguely said, "That's your family's rule. It has nothing to do with me."

Lin Zhiguo looked him in the eye and said firmly, "Don't think that your martial arts skills make you untouchable. If you dare to hurt Ruoxi, I won't let you off the hook!"

Lin Ruoxi on the bed glanced coldly at Yang Chen. "Yang Chen, stop talking. Get them to leave..."

"No need to rush, I'm leaving now."

With a meaningful look at Yang Chen, Lin Zhiguo then left the ward with Gray Cloth. The two men who had been knocked down on the ground followed obediently, not daring to linger for even a moment.

Leaving only the young couple in the room, their gazes met, and the atmosphere became strangely tense...