Carrying You to Sleep
Chapter 4/9. Sorry for posting late, I've not been getting any sleep because of my cough, for 4 continuous days.
Lin Ruoxi herself couldnât explain her actions. The energy circulating inside her body had gathered at the instant she saw Yang Chen, with only one intention in mindâshe must hug the man tightly! Other than pouncing over to hug the man, her mind couldnât process anything else. Self-restraint, worry, courageânothing else mattered in that moment!
Having felt the womanâs arms crossed around his waist forcefully, Yang Chen was stunned for quite a while before slowly regaining awareness. He revealed a small smile and felt an indescribable emotion which had made him feel the long-awaited warmth.
Slowly, Yang Chen held Lin Ruoxiâs back with both his arms. Although she was covered with silk, Yang Chen still managed to feel her smooth and flawless skin.
Taking a deep breath, Yang Chen placed his chin on Lin Ruoxiâs head. Tapping her back with his right arm as if he was comforting a child, he said gently, âAlright, stop crying. Iâm back now, am I not?â
Lin Ruoxi had stopped tearing up but was sobbing a little. While her eyes were covered with tears, she felt that she had depleted her energy.
Yang Chen noticed that Lin Ruoxi seemed to be struggling to stand. Feeling a heartache, he bent down and held her legs from behind before carrying her up horizontally.
Lin Ruoxi subconsciously hooked Yang Chenâs neck with her arms. Blushing, she asked out of surprise, âWhat are you doing?â
âCarrying you to sleep,â Yang Chen answered before walking into the room and closing the door with his foot.
Lin Ruoxiâs heartbeat instantly quickened upon hearing the term âsleepâ. She was all the more worried when Yang Chen looked like he was expecting something.
Probably because she was abroad, she had felt incredibly insecure as she had no close friends and families there, not to mention she wasnât close with her employees there. Furthermore, having been kidnapped in addition to experiencing the life-and-death explosion scene, Lin Ruoxi felt that there was only so much more that she could take.
During Yang Chenâs absence, she finally realized just how huge of a difference the manâs presence made.
However, even if that was the case, it didnât mean that she was required to do anything with Yang Chen!
Although she had long realized manâs importance, through her experience, she too realized his usual worrying behavior.
As Lin Ruoxi was overthinking, Yang Chen had placed her on the large, comfortable bed already.
At this moment, Lin Ruoxi quickly noticed that she was wearing nothing but a thin layer of silk pajamas. Clothing made of such material was see-through to some degree.
Embarrassed, Lin Ruoxi nervously pulled the blanket on the bed to wrap her body, only did she have the courage to raise her head to look at the man standing by the bed.
The elegant woman was wrapped in a rose-color blanket, sitting on a white bed sheet. Her black hair was smooth and slightly reflective. This stunning scene was indeed tempting, especially when the lady was Yang Chenâs own wife. However, all he did was stand, quietly observing Lin Ruoxiâs actions as if he was immersed in a very interesting movie.
âWâwhy are you looking at me like this?â Lin Ruoxi slowly noticed that she might have had over thought. The manâs eyes were crystal clear. It was clear that he held no dirty intentions towards her.
âIâm wondering if Iâm just a guy who would try to trick you to bed all day in your eyes. Although I really want to sleep with you, Iâve never intended to do it by force. Iâve always respected your decisions. Must you raise your guard around me as if iâm a thief?â Yang Chen asked with a smile.
Lin Ruoxi bit her lips as she was troubled by the question. If she answered yes, she could hurt his feelings. He wasnât currently forcing her into doing anything after all. If she answered no, however, she would be contradicting herself as it was true that Yang Chen loved to mess with women outside.
âI donât need an answer. Although Iâm not a very smart man, Iâm not considered stupid. I know that you only hugged me by the door just now because you were worried about me. Everyone behaves impulsive sometimes, am I right?â Yang Chen asked and winked.
Lin Ruoxi lowered her head as she dared not look at Yang Chen. Indeed, her long-restrained emotions had burst earlier. She didnât intend to completely accept Yang Chen.
Lin Ruoxi remained quiet for a while before raising her head to ask, âHow did you come out? Were you helped by the lawyer Goodman hired?â
Yang Chen seemed a little confused. âLawyer? What lawyer? Did Goodman get me one?â
Lin Ruoxi frowned. âSo there was no lawyer? Did the police let you go then?â
Yang Chen waved his hand. âI have a close friend in Europe who had helped me speak to the police and got me released. It was a misunderstanding after all. Iâm not a criminal.â
âI seeâŠâ Lin Ruoxi suddenly recalled that Yang Chen had 100 billion euros in the Union Bank of Switzerland. Why wouldnât someone like that have connections? The whole time, Yang Chen might have notw taken the police seriously.
âLook at how foolish you appear. Donât overthink anymore. Itâs not my first time getting into a police station. Wasnât I always arrested in Zhonghai back then?â Yang Chen smiled.
Lin Ruoxi looked at him in dissatisfaction. âYouâre the one whoâs foolish. But when you mentioned the police station in Zhonghai, Iâm starting to miss YanyanâŠâ
âCai Yan?â Yang Chen suddenly regretted bringing it up.
âYeah,â Lin Ruoxi said, worried, âSince Sister Cai Ning came over last time, I havenât managed to contact Yanyan, not even once. Iâm quite worried about her as I have no idea where she is. I donât have many friends to begin with. I wondering how sheâs doing recently.â
Yang Chen rubbed his nose awkwardly. How else can she be? Sheâs still foolishly training at a seaside. Your husband had even slept with her before. After a while, I even have to report the âmarriage proposalâ to her family in Beijing! he thought.
Of course, Yang Chen would never confess the truth. He had just proclaimed himself as an innocent guy. He couldnât afford to be exposed at this moment no matter what. Hence, he acted sincere to comfort her, âDonât worry. The Cai clan is not an ordinary one, so nothing bad will happen to Cai Yan. Take care of yourself for now, Ruoxi. Arenât you going to attend the fashion week tomorrow? You should go to bed early.â
Lin Ruoxi didnât notice anything unusual. Nodding, she said, âAlright, Iâll rest now. Go and find Goodman at the eastmost business suite, heâll pass you the key to your room.â
âOh, so Iâm not sharing the same room with you,â teased Yang Chen.
Lin Ruoxi was too lazy to entertain him when he became playful again. Indifferent, she asked, âWhen can you finally change your habit? You were serious just a second ago. Donât talk nonsense anymore, remember to attend the conference tomorrow morning with me. We came here to work, so you mustnât slack.â
âTsk, tsk. Youâre back to your usual self again to monitor my work. Alright, alright, I understand.â Yang Chen waved his hand and blew a kiss before leaving the room.
Upon getting out of the room and closing the door, Yang Chen saw a figure rushing out from the elevator.
âDirector Yang! God bless! Youâre finally back. I had been so worried just now!â Goodman looked anxious. He panted heavily as he approached Yang Chen in his pajamas.
Yang Chen laughed and said, âLittle Girl, youâre right on time. I was going to get my key from you but it seems you have beat me to it.â
Goodman was stunned. He slapped his head and said, âIâm sorry, the key is still in my room. I made a call to the police station and was informed that you had returned safely, so I quickly came up to see if youâre with Ruoxi, and youâre indeed here. Director Yang, youâre not harmed, are you? The lawyer I sent to you was delayed.â
Yang Chen looked at Goodman for a while as he suppressed his laughter. âLittle Girl, youâre surprisingly enthusiastic.â
âThis is what Iâm supposed to do. Director Yang is my lifesaver, so I have to of course try my best to help.â Goodman wiped the sweat on his forehead and giggled. âSince Director Yang is fine, I can finally be at ease.â
Yang Chen tapped his shoulder and whispered to him, âIâm really happy as well to see that youâre fine.â
âHuh?â Goodman was shocked as he didnât understand what Yang Chen meant. Thus, all he could do was smile.
After getting the key from Goodman, Yang Chen slowly walked to his business suite. His room was the furthest from Lin Ruoxiâs. It could be seen that Goodman had âworked hardâ.
However, right before Yang Chen opened the door, he noticed something wrong. As expected, before he inserted the key, the door was opened from the inside!