Chapter 302 - Specific Reasons

Throughout the journey, neither of them spoke.

It wasn’t until they reached the entrance of the village office that Wu Kexin finally broke the silence.

“Chen Yang, Ruoxi’s father is the richest man in our prefecture-level city.

Changing his mind will definitely be difficult.

If it’s really impossible, then just take Ruoxi away and hide for a while.

We can talk about it again after some time.”

On the way back, Wu Kexin had been thinking of solutions, but she hadn’t come up with any good ideas.

At the same time, she wasn’t so confident in Chen Yang.

After all, they were up against a man who was the richest in the prefecture-level city, someone who had seen all sorts of situations and considered all kinds of problems, right?

If he had chosen an arranged marriage, he must have already thought everything through thoroughly.

Having weighed the pros and cons, how could he change his mind so easily?

So after some thought, she made such a suggestion to Chen Yang.

If Chen Yang really couldn’t think of a way out, then he should just take Yang Ruoxi and hide for a while.

But unexpectedly, Chen Yang didn’t even consider Wu Kexin’s suggestion and directly shook his head in refusal.

“No, we can’t choose to escape,” Chen Yang declared firmly.

Wu Kexin hadn’t expected Chen Yang to so decisively and resolutely refuse her proposal.

“Then what do you choose to do?

Do you have any ideas on how to keep Ruoxi here?” Wu Kexin asked in return.

Chen Yang exchanged a glance with Wu Kexin and then said, “The specific method, I haven’t figured out yet, but I do know we definitely cannot escape.”

“It’s not in my nature, nor is it something a man should do.”

Chen Yang’s words were powerful and heartfelt, deeply moving Wu Kexin and earning her admiration.

Indeed, a man should not run away.

He should face things calmly.

Even if the person was Yang Ruoxi’s father, even if he was the richest man in the city.

“Mhm, you’re right,” Wu Kexin nodded in agreement.

“Mhm, we’ll talk about the details tomorrow.

It’s very late now.

You should go back and sleep.

I should be heading back too,” Chen Yang nodded as well.

“Alright, goodbye,” Wu Kexin waved at Chen Yang and then turned around to head back to the village office.

Chen Yang also waved, watching Wu Kexin until she really got home, before he turned around to leave.

On his way back, Chen Yang’s mind was filled with the issue of Yang Ruoxi being arranged to marry a wealthy heir.

He also pondered over what Ruoxi’s father’s attitude would be like when he truly came over the next day.

Would he be amenable to discussion, or would he not listen to persuasion at all?

If he insisted on forcibly taking Ruoxi away, what should he do?

Chen Yang’s thoughts were in turmoil.

The sudden and unexpected nature of the events had left Chen Yang somewhat at a loss.

“No matter what, I won’t let Ruoxi be taken away, nor will I allow her to be forced into this so-called arranged marriage!” Chen Yang clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and growled.

Though his thoughts were chaotic and he didn’t know what was best to do,

his resolve to prevent Ruoxi from leaving was incredibly firm.

With such unwavering resolve, he found himself back home before he knew it.

Stepping into the inner room, Chen Yang immediately smelled a fragrance.

It was emanating from Yang Ruoxi, and seeing her slightly damp hair, he knew she had just come out from a bath.

“Hmph, Chen Yang, what’s been going on with you lately?

Why does it always take you so long to come back?

That’s not like your usual style,” Yang Ruoxi sat on the bed, drying her hair with a towel while smiling and asking.

Chen Yang looked at her with a calm expression, falling silent for a few seconds.

Then he said in an even and firm tone, “Ruoxi, no one can force you to marry.

Don’t worry.

I definitely won’t let anyone take you away tomorrow.”

This sudden declaration from Chen Yang caught Yang Ruoxi completely off-guard.

Immediately after, tears filled her eyes.

Wuu wuu wuu…

Yang Ruoxi burst into tears and threw herself into Chen Yang’s arms, sobbing uncontrollably.

“Chen Yang, I don’t want to go back for an arranged marriage, nor do I want to marry some rich second-generation guy!”

While crying, Yang Ruoxi kept shouting her unwillingness.

That kind of sound made Chen Yang’s heart ache.

Chen Yang reached out, held her in his arms, and comforted her.

“Don’t worry, Ruoxi, no one can force you.

I won’t let your dad take you away, nor will I let you go through some so-called arranged marriage.”

Chen Yang said firmly.

Hearing Chen Yang’s firm words, Yang Ruoxi felt a bit better, but she didn’t stop crying.

She kept holding onto Chen Yang and crying hard.

She felt incredibly wronged.

Seeing Yang Ruoxi cry so heartbreakingly, Chen Yang naturally felt extremely heartbroken.

So he didn’t stop comforting her and, while doing so, he made a firm promise that no one could take her away.

“Mhm mhm, I believe you, Chen Yang.”

Yang Ruoxi nodded her head in Chen Yang’s embrace while crying, and not long after, she calmed down and stopped crying.

Then she began to tell Chen Yang the specifics of her situation.

From the moment Chen Yang started speaking after returning, Yang Ruoxi knew Wu Kexin had told him everything about her situation.

Thus, she no longer concealed anything.

She clearly explained the whole story from beginning to end.

It turned out that after coming back from the mountain yesterday, Yang Ruoxi had received a phone call from her father.

Over the phone, her father asked Yang Ruoxi to come home to meet the rich second-generation guy and then discuss the marriage arrangements.

Yang Ruoxi, hearing this news all of a sudden, was first shocked and then enraged.

She flatly refused her father.

But unexpectedly, her father’s attitude was very resolute, insisting Yang Ruoxi should return, and he also gave a whole bunch of reasons.

However, no matter what, Yang Ruoxi was not willing to meet the rich second-generation guy and directly get married.

Seeing that talking was useless, her father hung up the phone.

Then came today, when Li Han made that phone call to Chen Yang.

“That Li Han too, how can she be just like your dad?

She should be on your side.”

After listening to Yang Ruoxi’s story, Chen Yang said somewhat bewildered.

Although Yang Ruoxi and Li Han were cousins, from the way they usually got along, they were almost like real sisters.

Chen Yang didn’t understand why Li Han also wanted Yang Ruoxi to return.

Could it be that in the eyes of a businessperson, interests really were that important?

“You’ve misunderstood my sister, Chen Yang,”

Knowing what Chen Yang was thinking, Yang Ruoxi quickly explained, “Actually, my sister didn’t want me to go either, but she didn’t want me to avoid it.

She hoped I could go back sooner and have a proper talk in person.”

“But I know my dad won’t really discuss it with me.

He’s very serious, and once he’s set on something, no one can change his mind.”

“So, I just don’t want to go back,” Yang Ruoxi said with a sense of grievance.

“I see,” Chen Yang said, understanding as he nodded his head.

Then, after a few minutes of silence, Chen Yang looked down at her, “Don’t worry, no matter how strict your dad is, I’ll make him change his mind!

Even if I can’t change it, I won’t let him take you away!”

“Mhm mhm.”

Yang Ruoxi leaned in Chen Yang’s arms, nodding her head happily.

With Chen Yang’s affirmative nod, Yang Ruoxi felt very secure.

For the moment, all her worries and unhappiness were swept away.

For some reason, she just had an extraordinary belief in Chen Yang.

With Chen Yang around, she wouldn’t become a sacrifice to business interests!

She wouldn’t enter into an arranged marriage with that so-called rich second-generation guy!

That night, the two embraced each other for a long time.

Their relationship was not explicitly defined, but their unspoken feelings were even more delicate.

They embraced each other for who knows how long until they unconsciously fell onto the bed and drifted off to sleep.