Chapter 82: Train Station
Yang Chen unenthusiastically said these words, and casually tossed the man towards the Volkswagen Passat that was parked along the road!
The strong metal construction of the German car was an extremely unpleasant spot for the tall man to land on. When he rammed against it, it felt like he was struck by a humongous hammer, and caused him to spit a mouth of fresh blood due to the jolt!
âTeam Leader!â
The other men in suits were surprised to see the tall man defeated so easily. The person who did this was completely unscathed and it made them feel indescribably terrified. They hurriedly went up to check on the tall manâs injuries, and entered a dilemma deciding if they should advance or retreat as they stared at Yang Chen.
The tall man took a few deep breaths, in his eyes there was fear and nonacceptance as he looked at Yang Chen who stood at a distance. He wiped off the blood on the side of his mouth, and shuddered, âLeaveâŠâŠ Letâs go!â
As if they were released from a heavy burden, the subordinates hurriedly opened their car doors and got in. They started the car and left the villa as if they were running for their life.
Yang Chen didnât get in his car to chase them, after all a frightened Wang Ma was still in the house. Moreover, these men definitely had unordinary backgrounds, unless there was no alternative, Yang Chen did not want utterly provoke the power behind them. With his experience of years in trials and hardships, Yang Chen deeply understood that despite how he could do things that were impossible in the eyes of others, it might end up adversely affecting the people close to him. Yang Chen didnât want to have a situation like that occur, so he learned âforbearance.â
But of course, a man has a limit to his patience.
When he entered the villa, Wang Ma was sitting on the floor wiping her tears. After Wang Ma saw Yang Chen enter, she stood up and grabbed hold of Yang Chenâs hand, âYoung Master, are you alright!?â
Watching Wang Maâs tears of urgent concern, Yang Chen felt warmth in his heart, âOf course, Iâm fine, but I apologize that you got frightened, Wang Ma.â
âYoung Master, donât say such a thing, it was clearly those people that had attitude problems. Why canât they just talk things out? They acted as if they were a god from the heavens, just watching them made me angry.â
âDonât worry, if they come again, donât make a move and just give me a call. They wonât dare to do a thing.â Yang Chen spoke with assurance.
Wang Ma smiled as she sighed, âItâs alright if I suffer a little mistreatment, but Iâm worried about you, Young Master. Young Master, could it be that youâve accidentally provoked some important person? They looked like they belonged to a part of the government, when my familyâs Old Mistress was still here she said, âCivilians do not fight with officials.â How can ordinary people compete with officials? Young master, if there really is trouble, you should let Miss know, Miss is acquainted with several elders who are in the government, perhaps that would help.â
Yang Chen shook his head, âI didnât provoke anybody, and I donât know what they came here for. Donât mention this matter to Ruoxi, itâs better if I settle this myself.â
Wang Ma knew that Yang Chen wasnât willing to speak anymore on this topic, so she proceeded to the kitchen to prepare dinner just as always.
Yang Chen took a few steps in the living room in contemplation, then made a phone callâŠâŠ
The phone was quickly picked up on the other side, and the familiar rough voice of Zhang Hu was heard, âMr. Yang, you seldom make a call to me, haha.â
Yang Chen wasnât in a mood to make jokes, so he directly requested, âZhang Hu, this time I have something I need your help with, I need some of your brothers who are quick-witted and good with their hands to secretly help me protect a place and a person.â
On the other side of the line, Zhang Hu paused for a while before speaking hesitantly, âMr. Yang, Miss Rose wants to have a word with youâŠâŠâ
âRose? Sheâs beside you?â Yang Chen was stunned, then made a bitter laugh, the reason he looked for Zhang Hu was because he was intentionally avoiding Rose on this matter, but he didnât expect to jump into the line of fire!
Roseâs voice was still as indolent and enchanting as ever. Although Yang Chen could not see her, he could imagine that the expression on Roseâs face at this moment was the smile of a lady who grasped onto her loverâs weakness.
âHubby, if you need people why didnât you ask me directly, and instead ask Zhang Hu?â
Roseâs words were straight to the point, causing Yang Chen to feel speechless, but he guiltily replied, âThis is because Iâm worried that youâre busy, my darling Rose. I heard that youâve often been playing with West Union Society these days, and didnât want to trouble you with my trivial matters.â
âDonât say such a thing, as long as itâs my hubbyâs matters, I will make some time no matter how busy I am. Say it, what do you need men for?â Rose smartly asked.
Yang Chen knew that this woman had a nimble mind, and he wouldnât be able conceal this from her, so he could only speak honestly, âRecently, there has been trouble looking for me. Today, they directly came to the place Iâm living at. Iâm wondering if you could arrange a few more intelligent ones to protect the surroundings of my house, and help to avoid the people staying there from receiving harm. But of course, the most important thing is to immediately contact me when anything happens.
âOh? Is it the place where you are staying with your legal wife, hubby? You werenât willing to let me know previously, where is that?â
In his mind, Yang Chen thought: Can such a thing be casually said? But there was no other way around this, he knew that she would find out sooner or later, so he said it in a relaxed manner.
When Rose heard it, she chuckled and said, âPeople who are able to stay at Dragon Garden are all rich and famous, hearing these words from you, I feel a little pressure as a mistress.â
âEnough, donât speak so sarcastically to me please. In the future, I will let the two of you meet if thereâs a chance, but not now, Iâm afraid of being cut with an electric saw in the middle of the nightâŠâŠâ Yang Chen helplessly said.
âIâm not going to meet her, itâll be too humiliating.â Rose flatly declined, âIâll meet her when I want to, this is a matter between women, men arenât allowed to interfere.â
Yang Chen anxiously asked, âDarling Rose, you wouldnât employ the methods you use in the underworld, right?â
Rose broke into a totally unreserved loud laugh, it may be assumed that she was already trembling from the laughter on the other side, âHubby, youâre really good at teasing, how would I dare? As a concubine, the most I can do is strive for a little space from the empress, Iâd rather curry favor with her, you know? If I really dared to make a move on her, wouldnât I be killed by you, hubbyâŠâŠâ
Yang Chen awkwardly laughed and didnât stay on that topic. After he discussed over arranging protection for Wang Ma, he agreed to see her in two days at ROSE bar, and ended the call.
As for the one in the hospital, Yang Chen wasnât worried, without even mentioning whether or not these people knew the relationship between him and Lin Ruoxi, even if they knew, he reckoned that they wouldnât dare to try. After all, Lin Ruoxi was a famous businesswoman, she also had contacts with people in the government, and wasnât someone who could be easily taken down.
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The next day at noon time, in Zhong Haiâs west train station, a trainâs horn resounded, and a old-fashioned train slowly entered the station.
On the railway platform, Yang Chenâs calm face was a stark contrast to Chen Boâs face brimming with anticipation.
Yang Chen held a cigarette in his mouth, with his eyes droopy like he was dozing off. He sat on a wooden bench, and asked Chen Bo beside him, âThe one you mentioned was this train, you didnât make a mistake, right?â
âNo mistakes, I definitely wonât make a mistake.â Chen Bo was very excited, âThis is the first time my sister has travelled so far, my whole family is worried about her making this trip to Zhong Hai, how would I dare remember wrongly.â
âDoes your sister study in a university in Sichuan?â
Chen Bo replied a little sadly, âActually, my sister passed the exam to enter Beijing University as well, but she took taking care of our parents into consideration, so she stayed in Sichuan for her studies. However, she receives a full scholarship every year, her grades are excellent!â
âYou siblings are both pretty good at studies.â Yang Chen smiled and said, âUnlike me, Iâve practically never studied.â
Chen Bo bewilderedly asked, âYang Chen, arenât you a graduate from Harvard University? Why do you say that you never studied?â
Embarrassed, Yang Chen smiled but didnât explain. He canât possibly say that the degree was stuffed into his hands by that female dean in an attempt to curry favor with him, right? If he really wanted a degree like that, he could fill up an entire car with them.
Soon after, the trainâs doors opened. The hasty travelers began to take their bags and luggages off the train, and looked around before making their way to the train stationâs exit.
Chen Bo stretched his neck to constantly look for his sisterâs figure. He was incredibly anxious. Only when most of the people have more or less left, did he reveal a pleased smile, as if a heavy load was lifted off him he said, âAt long last sheâs here!â
âBig bro!â A clear voice with sincere joy resounded from one of the train carriages nearby.
Yang Chen stood up and turned to look. What he saw was a girl with a ponytail that was slightly messy, wearing a yellow blouse, loose brown linen trousers, running over while carrying an old suitcase.
Taking a closer look, he noticed that the girl was on the skinny side, extremely similar to Chen Bo. She had a delicate face and her skin was snow white like Chen Boâs.
Due to the hot weather, the girlâs face was covered with beads of sweat as she revealed an innocent smile. She had a untainted natural atmosphere that city girls did not possess, making her shine in oneâs eyes.
Chen Bo passionately hugged his sister, then asked about how her trip was, how things were in the family, and spoke for a full half an hour before chatting enough.
When he suddenly noticed that Yang Chen was still here, Chen Bo made an embarrassed smile as he said, âIâm sorry, I was too excited, I havenât seen my sister for over a year.â
âYou siblings are really alike, you canât possibly be twins, right?â Yang Chen felt that if Chen Bo was a girl, they would definitely be a pair of charming twin flowers.
Chen Bo dotingly rubbed his sisterâs pretty face, and spoke with a little pride, âOur relatives and friends say that as well, but I was indeed born several years earlier than her. However, we are even closer than twins.â
âBro, who is this big brother?â The girl timidly looked at Yang Chen and carefully asked.
Chen Bo immediately introduced him, âThis is my friend and colleague, Yang Chen, Big brother Yang.â
âHello Big brother Yang, Iâm Chen Rong.â Chen Rong face was flushed, it was unknown whether it was due to physical activity or shyness.
âDonât be nervous, today, Iâm just a chauffeur to pick you up. Iâm your brotherâs friend and not his superior. You need not appear so respectful of me. I donât have a red packet to give you, and canât possibly give your brother a raise.â Yang Chen joked.
Chen Rong chuckled, âIâm very grateful that Big brother Yang came to pick me.â
Yang Chenâs humorous attitude let the girl relax, the three chatted and joked about while they slowly made their way out of the station.
They only walked a short distance before Yang Chen suddenly noticed a familiar figure standing on the railway platform far away. It was a woman who wore a blue dress standing alone on the platform, possessing a graceful figure, an outstanding woman. It was precisely his superior, Mo Qianni.
Mo Qianni did not notice Yang Chen at all, as if she was waiting for somebody with a heavy heart.
Presently, he had to send the Chen siblings, so Yang Chen did not intend to go up to greet her. After a glance, he decided not to think anymore about it.
In the car, Chen Rong looked as if she was shrinking as she looked at the interior of the car, she was a little curious, but didnât dare to casually touch anything inside.
But very soon, Chen Rong no longer had the energy to concern herself with these fresh things, sitting on the hard seat in the train is a very tiring matter, in addition, it was a long distance trip. Chen Rong felt like she was fighting a war with her eyelids, and fell asleep in the back seat after a few minutes.
Yang Chen saw this scene from the rearview mirror, and softly asked Chen Bo, âYour sister came to Zhong Hai to look for a job, what kind of job is she planning to do?â
Chen Bo tenderly looked at Chen Rong who was asleep behind, forced a smile and said, âWeâll take our time to find one, Iâm looking for a place to work part-time myself, nowadays jobs that could earn a decent amount yet donât require a degree are decreasing. I donât intend to let Little Rong go to the kind of place I went to, I want to find her a safer and cleaner place to work at.â
Yang Chen thought for a moment, then said, âI have a place to recommend to your sister, the salary may not be high, but itâs definitely safe, are you willing to consider it?â