Chapter 176 - 176 Alice’s Sleepwalking

Chapter 176: Chapter 176 Alice's Sleepwalking

After Yang Chen uttered the word "date," Lin Ruoxi seemed visibly caught off guard, staring blankly at him without a word.

Yang Chen interpreted Lin Ruoxi's silence as unfamiliarity, perhaps feeling that he had been too forward all of a sudden. So, he took a step back and said, "Too fast for you? How about we just grab dinner casually?"

Lin Ruoxi shook her head gently and softly asked, "Should I change my clothes?"

"What clothes should I change into?"

"What should one wear for a date?" Lin Ruoxi asked somewhat shyly.

Yang Chen understood now. It wasn't a refusal; she just didn't know how to approach the idea of a date. So, he smiled casually and said, "No need to change. This is fine. But we'll have to change the car. I must be the one to take you on the date, not you driving me there."

With a nervous heart, Lin Ruoxi nodded, started the car, and drove the red Bentley all the way to where Yang Chen had parked, then they both got out and got into the white M3.

"Where are we going?" It was Lin Ruoxi's first date, and she sounded nervous and timid.

Yang Chen found it extremely amusing. His usually cold-as-ice wife had suddenly become like a shy schoolgirl experiencing her first love. He wanted to reach out and ruffle Lin Ruoxi's head, but he was afraid she might explode, so he raised three fingers and said, "I'll give you three choices: watch a movie, go shopping, or visit the aquarium. Where do you want to go?"

There was an immediate gleam of romance in Lin Ruoxi's bright eyes. After a moment's thought, with a hint of anticipation, she said, "Let's go to the aquarium. I've never been there before. I love tropical fish; they're so beautiful."

"The aquarium closes soon in the evening, let's pick something else," Yang Chen said.

"In that case, shopping will do. Let's go and check out some malls that aren't under my management. It'll be like an inspection visit," Lin Ruoxi compromised.

Yang Chen shook his head, "Shopping will exhaust me. Don't think I don't know, once you women start, you won't care if the men accompanying you drop dead."

Lin Ruoxi frowned, "Then where?"

"Let's watch a movie. We can just sit and watch, isn't that nice?" Yang Chen smiled.

Lin Ruoxi bit her lip, feeling a surge of frustration, pouting she said, "Then why did you even bother letting me choose?! You could've just said let's go watch a movie!"

Yang Chen grinned, "Isn't this demonstrating family democracy? I gave you three options. Maybe you'd choose the cinema on your first try? If you don't choose, anyway, the steering wheel is in my hands. In the end, I have the final say, right? After all, leaders do this, and aren't you a leader too? You understand, democracy, democracy, hehe..."

"You rascal! I'm getting off, go on your date alone!" Lin Ruoxi's delicate face once again became icy, as if she was about to get out of the car.

Yang Chen laughed heartily, "See you later!"

The moment the words fell, the BMW made a sharp sound, and the tires rubbed violently against the ground as the car shot out of the parking space like an arrow!

Lin Ruoxi was just about to unbuckle her seatbelt when the sudden force pushed her back into her seat! for new novels

"Are you crazy?! I want to get off this car!"

The surroundings were bustling with pedestrians, mostly young couples coming to watch movies together. In this lively atmosphere, Lin Ruoxi felt everything was quite novel.

They arrived at the entrance of the cinema ticket booth, with movie posters on both sides. Yang Chen pursed his lips. "Pick one. Which one do you like?"

Lin Ruoxi glanced around and locked her eyes on the poster of "Alice in Wonderland" for a long time, then reluctantly looked away and glanced at the other posters before shaking her head. "I don't mind. You choose."

Yang Chen smirked inwardly. It seemed she liked it but didn't dare to admit it, fearing he would tease her about being a "little girl." He pretended to ponder for a moment and said, "Then let's watch 'Alice.' The poster looks vibrant."

"Okay!" Lin Ruoxi immediately agreed with a smile.

Yang Chen smirked at her, and Lin Ruoxi realized she had revealed her inner thoughts. Blushing, she turned her head away.

After Yang Chen bought two regular tickets, they entered the cinema. Around the lobby were several snack stalls selling drinks, popcorn, and other snacks. Yang Chen bought a bucket of popcorn and two cups of orange juice before entering the screening hall.

Lin Ruoxi sat in the middle of the ordinary seats in the screening hall, surrounded by many other people, all waiting for the movie to begin, with murmurs heard around them.

A bucket of popcorn was placed in front of her. Lin Ruoxi turned her head, and in the darkness, Yang Chen was looking at her. "Here, take it. Since we haven't had dinner, this can fill you up a bit."

"I don't need it. I never used to eat it," Lin Ruoxi said quietly.

"My dear wife, just take it as a favor to me, okay?" Yang Chen said, coaxing her like he would a child at mealtime.

Lin Ruoxi pursed her lips, took the popcorn bucket, and reached out to grab one, then another. Sweet, fragrant, and crispy, it had been many years since she had tasted something like this. Lin Ruoxi couldn't help but eat a few more.

Seeing the woman enjoying the popcorn, Yang Chen placed the orange juice by Lin Ruoxi's seat. "If your mouth gets dry, drink some juice. Don't choke."

Feeling a hint of warmth in her heart, Lin Ruoxi realized that the cheap tickets, the cheap seats, the cheap food and drinks, and the noisy surroundings were all things she had never personally experienced before. Yet, strangely, this scene was far more flavorful than she had imagined. Was it because she felt the novelty of it, or was it because someone was accompanying her to watch the movie?

Sipping on the straw, drinking the juice, Lin Ruoxi found herself immersed in a unique experience, while the movie "Alice in Wonderland" had already begun on the big screen.

Watching Alice's fantastic journey in the fantasy world, Lin Ruoxi remembered a line she had heard in a TV series before.

"There's a condition called Alice in Wonderland syndrome, where the visual hallucinations are like looking through a telescope backwards, seeing a fairy tale world every day. It's a miraculous yet heartbreaking condition. I must have that syndrome, or why else would the time spent with that worthless man turn into a fairy tale?"

She had kept this line in mind for a long time, but she had never experienced it until now. This situation, however, quietly surged in her heart.

Lost in her thoughts, Lin Ruoxi felt her cheeks flush, turning red.

Embarrassing! When did she become so shameless? How could she even think of such cheesy words?

But unable to resist, she occasionally stole glances at the person beside her, then immediately lowered her head.

Is this girl alright? Why is her face so red? Is she running a fever?

In the darkness, Yang Chen noticed Lin Ruoxi's odd behavior and was filled with questions.