Chapter 477: Going Home is Not an Option

Chapter 477: Chapter 477: Going Home is Not an Option

In the blink of an eye, the once energetically boundless Cai Yan fell asleep instantly. Yang Chen couldn't help but smile wryly. How was it that just when she had stirred his fire, she had dozed off?

However, this woman had indeed been exercising beyond her limits for a long time, so it was understandable.

With tenderness, Yang Chen lifted Cai Yan off him, covered her with her martial arts uniform, and, after a moment of thought, silently transferred some of his inner energy (qi) to her.

Having accepted this relationship, Yang Chen naturally chose to take it seriously. Although he didn't know what the future held or exactly how to proceed, he knew it was crucial to restore her health. Such an extreme outpouring of physical strength would undoubtedly cause damage, and his true energy from the Primal Chaos Sutra could repair a significant amount of her vitality.

The two of them stayed in the practice room without leaving, knowing that Mo Lin, who had come to see Yang Chen, would naturally come to check in.

When Mo Lin reached the door, he saw Yang Chen holding the sleeping Cai Yan. He was initially surprised but quickly composed himself. Signaling that he would ensure no one disturbed them, he immediately withdrew.

Knowing Yang Chen's past, Mo Lin understood that this was not a time to ask questions. Besides, it wasn't his place to inquire about what had happened.

Yang Chen held the sleeping Cai Yan for over two hours, reminiscing about their moments together since they met. It had only been less than a year, from their initial misunderstandings and conflicts to the gradual, complicated entanglements, and finally, to Cai Yan's confessions. Yang Chen still felt somewhat puzzled by it all.

Unknowingly, this valiant policewoman had carved out a place in his heart. Whether it was because of her abilities or his own lesser resistance to beautiful women than he had imagined, he couldn't say.

Regardless, that was all in the past. The woman in his arms now, having only exhausted her strength and released her emotions, appeared so pitiful and in need of care that Yang Chen couldn't bring himself to reject her anymore. She had clearly made him feel heartache.

Gradually, Cai Yan seemed to have rested enough. Her eyelids fluttered, and she woke up.

Opening her moist eyes, Cai Yan saw that the person in front of her was indeed Yang Chen. Realizing she was lying in his arms, her cheeks flushed slightly before she snuggled in, adjusting to a more comfortable position.

"If you're awake, get up. Who said you could use my body as a mattress?" Yang Chen teased.

Cai Yan pouted, "I need to check if this is a dream, so I decided to stay lying here for another hour."

Yang Chen smiled but didn't force her to get up immediately. He wasn't bothered by her weight. He continued, "You won't mistreat yourself anymore, right?"

"What do you mean?" Cai Yan asked hesitantly.

"Leave this place. You can go back to being a police officer or do something else. This isn't where you belong. I've accepted you, so there's no need for you to keep torturing yourself. I won't allow my woman to practice martial arts all day and neglect her meals," Yang Chen said with a frown.

Cai Yan was silent for a while, then bit her lip and shook her head unexpectedly, "Sorry, I can't promise you that. Everything started because of my choice, and I have my pride. I want to stay here until the training is over."

Yang Chen frowned, "Why? Haven't you had enough?" UppTodated from nô/v/e/lb(i)n.c(o)/m

Wang Ma's voice on the other end was anxious, "Sir, it's not about that. There's a bit of a situation at home, and I was wondering if you could come back a little earlier."

"What's going on?" Yang Chen frowned. Could someone be causing trouble again? No, with Rose living next door, any dangerous situation should be handled by her people.

"There's a young man who seems very imposing. He came specifically to see Zhenxiu, saying he's a relative. But you know Zhenxiu's temper. She's usually well-behaved, but when it comes to such matters, she can't control herself. I didn't know what to do," Wang Ma explained.

"A relative of Zhenxiu's?" Yang Chen was puzzled. Zhenxiu had mentioned her mother had passed away, and her father abandoned them when she was a child. Could it be her estranged father? But Wang Ma said 'relative,' which meant it wasn't clear exactly who he was.

"Wang Ma, I'll be home immediately. Don't let Zhenxiu do anything rash," Yang Chen said quickly.

"They're at the door with a group of people. Zhenxiu has been crying non-stop. I don't know what to do," Wang Ma's voice was worried.

Yang Chen frowned, hung up, and immediately started his car, speeding home.

In just twenty minutes, he reached the outside of his home's courtyard. As he got out of the car, he saw three black Mercedes S600s parked outside, guarded by at least six black-suited bodyguards, all of whom were sternly surveying the surroundings. The gate was already open, indicating that someone had already entered the house.

As Yang Chen was about to walk through the gate, two bodyguards stepped forward to block him.

"Sir, please prove your identity," one of the bodyguards said.

Yang Chen noticed that the bodyguard spoke Korean. On closer inspection, their demeanor indeed seemed to be that of genuine Koreans.

Yang Chen smiled easily and responded in Korean, "I am the master of this house. Am I not allowed to return home?"

The bodyguard was clearly taken aback, surprised by Yang Chen's fluent Korean and skeptical about his claim.

"Step aside and let the gentleman in," a magnetic male voice called from within the courtyard, also in Korean.

The bodyguards immediately moved aside, gesturing for Yang Chen to proceed.

Yang Chen felt a bit annoyed at being treated like he needed permission to enter his own home.

Entering the courtyard, he saw a young man in a casual suit, with ear-length hair and gold-rimmed glasses, stepping forward to greet him. The young man's smile was gentle, his fair skin and calm demeanor giving off an air of peace in the evening sunlight. Next to him was a man who looked like an assistant, but Yang Chen immediately recognized him as a skilled bodyguard, given the gunshot wound on his hand.

The young man extended his hand to Yang Chen from a distance, "You must be Mr. Yang. It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Park Junghoon, Xu Zhenxiu's cousin. I've been waiting for a while."

Park Junghoon spoke fluent Chinese and looked genuinely pleased.

Yang Chen shook his hand briefly, feeling puzzled. The day had started normally, but by evening, he had been through an intense moment with Cai Yan, and now Zhenxiu's cousin had shown up out of nowhere. What a strange day.