Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 480: You Speak Well

Perhaps it was the unresolved anger ignited by Cai Yan at the training base during the day. Close to midnight, when the family had all gone to bed, Yang Chen couldn't help himself and climbed over the balcony, jumped over the wall, and landed on Rose's balcony.

Rose, who had already fallen asleep, woke up startled when she felt someone push open her balcony door. Seeing that it was Yang Chen, she couldn't help but feel puzzled.

"Can't you just make a proper phone call and let me open the door for you?" Rose gave him a reproachful look.

Yang Chen chuckled and moved to the bedside. In the dim light, he could see that Rose was only wearing a thin silk nightgown, and her orchid-like fragrance filled the air, intoxicating him.

"Isn't this more convenient and less troublesome? If you had come downstairs and caught a cold, that wouldn't be good," Yang Chen said.

"Nonsense, I'm not that fragile," Rose said, half laughing, half crying.

Yang Chen reached out and gently stroked Rose's silky hair. "In a few days, I have to go to Paris for some events. I might not see you for a while, so I wanted to spend more time together while I can."

"It's not like you're not coming back," Rose said nonchalantly. "Even when you're here, we don't see each other that often."

Yang Chen playfully patted her. "Don't be petty. Every time, it's me coming to see you. If you came to the company to find me, I'd be more than happy."

Rose smiled sweetly, but it was clear that wasn't her style.

Yang Chen's eyes twinkled mischievously. "Let's go straight to Qian Qian's room. It's been a long time since the three of us were together."

Ignoring Rose's protests, Yang Chen picked her up and quickly ran out of the bedroom.

After a quick turn in the hallway, he burst into Mo Qian Ni's bedroom. Rose, embarrassed and anxious, kept hitting Yang Chen's chest.

Yang Chen didn't mind at all, laughing as he tossed Rose onto Mo Qian Ni's fragrant bed, her delicate body landing on top of Mo Qian Ni.

Just about to fall asleep, Mo Qian Ni suddenly felt a soft, warm body pressing on top of her. Startled, the familiar scent made her realize who it was.

Hearing Yang Chen's familiar wicked laugh, Mo Qian Ni's face turned red with embarrassment as she immediately understood what was happening.

"In the middle of the night, instead of resting, you're only thinking about mischief," Mo Qian Ni murmured.

Yang Chen freed himself from his restraints and jumped between the two women, holding one in each arm, feeling extremely content.

...

The next morning, Yang Chen arrived at the company, full of energy. Since An Xin was busy hosting the final Yulei Star competition and didn't come to work, Yang Chen felt somewhat bored.

After reading some miscellaneous news and listening to reports from Wang Jie and Zhao Teng, it was almost lunchtime.

Yang Chen was contemplating who to have lunch with or whether to eat casually at Yulei's restaurant when his phone started vibrating.

Seeing that it was a call from Jane, Yang Chen knew she would never call him during work unless it was about Old Tang's condition.

"My dear Yang Chen, do you have time now? I'd like to discuss something with you." Jane's voice was as gentle as ever.

Yang Chen smiled, "What could possibly require my help?"

Jane laughed softly on the other end, "If we were abroad, this wouldn't be much of an issue. However, in Yanxia, I don't have enough personnel to protect so many targets."

"Protect?" Yang Chen frowned, realizing this was not an ordinary matter.

"Yes, because last night I was attacked by some rather skilled assassins. Fortunately, with Banruo's presence, I was safe, but I suspect they might target other members of the Tang family, so..."

"Wait, you were attacked?!" Yang Chen stood up from behind his desk and began walking out, "Don't say anything more. I'm coming to the sanatorium to see you and we can discuss it then."

"There's no need for that. I'm fine," Jane tried to dissuade him.

Yang Chen, however, hung up the phone without listening further.

Although he had anticipated that Jane might face hostility if she came to treat Old Tang, he hadn't expected the opposition to be so bold as to attempt an assassination. Jane was no ordinary person. If anything happened to her, the international repercussions would be significant. Whoever made such a bold move must either wield immense power or be someone who thrives on chaos.

That someone like Jane, proud as she was, would be compelled to seek his help already spoke volumes. Jane was incredibly proud and would never ask for help unless she was truly unable to handle a situation herself. Realizing the gravity of the matter, Yang Chen knew he had to see it for himself to be at ease.

Half an hour later, Yang Chen arrived at Ivy Sanatorium. Although Tang Wan wasn't there, most of the staff recognized Yang Chen and didn't stop him.

He made his way to the courtyard where Old Tang was staying. Jane and Banruo were both in the corridor, and upon seeing Yang Chen, they approached him.

"Were you hurt at all?" Yang Chen asked with concern, his long acquaintance with Jane naturally making him worried about her.

Jane smiled faintly and shook her head, "With your sharp eyes, if I were hurt, wouldn't you be able to tell? Fortunately, Banruo was with me. Although the attackers were highly skilled and had advanced weaponry, they didn't succeed."

Yang Chen glanced at Banruo standing behind Jane and nodded to her, "You did well. Report the details of last night's battle and the enemy."

Banruo nodded slightly, "Yes, master. Last night at 1 a.m., while Miss Jane was working in the laboratory, I sensed five to eight enemies infiltrating the building. Judging by their equipment and tactics, they seemed like elite soldiers trained as special forces, using advanced American special agent gear. Their coordinated approach was cautious and well-organized, not typical of international mercenaries. I believe they are more likely to be government operatives. Unfortunately, each of them had a self-immolation device installed. When defeated, they used the device to destroy all evidence."

"Self-immolation devices?" Yang Chen frowned. "Such people typically have either religious or governmental backgrounds."

"I don't think it matters much. Regardless of their strength, we shouldn't worry too much. However, the laboratory was destroyed by grenades during the fight, so I need to find another lab to continue my drug preparations," Jane pouted.

Yang Chen was taken aback, "Drug preparations? You've found a way to treat Old Tang's condition?" Jane said with a hint of pride, "I haven't solved it completely yet, but I've devised a plan to gradually address his condition. I can confirm one thing: Old Tang has been affected by some chronic toxin. Whether it was intentional poisoning or a viral infection, I'm not sure yet. But as long as it's a toxin, I can handle it."

Faced with Jane's confidence, Yang Chen had no doubts. If there was anyone in the world most skilled at creating poisons, it was Jane, and consequently, the best at detoxification would also be her. After all, she was the one who could control his abnormal brain.

"By the way, have you told anyone else that you can cure the old man's condition?" Yang Chen asked, as a thought struck him.

Jane pondered for a moment, then said, "Yesterday, Miss Tang and a few others came to the lab. I mentioned that I believed it was a case of poisoning. There were quite a few people present at the time, so I can't remember exactly who."

Yang Chen nodded. Since the opposition could install military-grade eavesdropping devices, obtaining such information would certainly be easy for them. Their urgency to assassinate Jane was likely driven by the fear that she might actually cure Old Tang.

"So, you want my help to find people to protect the old man," Yang Chen concluded.

"Yes, I think ordinary bodyguards won't suffice to protect him," Jane said with a smile. "Aren't the world's best special forces all under the command of my dear Hades?"

Yang Chen smiled and tapped Jane on the forehead. "You speak well. Got it. I'll have Moline send the remaining Sea Eagles here. There won't be any issues."

After chatting for a while longer, Tang Wan's sister, Tang Xin, arrived with a few nurses to give Old Tang a bath. Not wanting to intrude, Yang Chen and Jane headed to the sanatorium's dining hall for lunch.

Although there had been some commotion last night, Tang Wan, being a decisive businesswoman, handled the situation efficiently. The self-immolated bodies were cleaned up thoroughly, with no information leaking out.

After lunch, Jane took Banruo to another laboratory to continue preparing the medication. Yang Chen decided to visit the TV station to check on the rehearsal for the Yulei Star finals and to see how Hui Lin was doing.

However, just as he walked out of the sanatorium, a somewhat familiar voice called out to him.

"Yang Chen, do you have time to sit down and talk?"

Yang Chen stopped in his tracks and turned around to see who it was. To his surprise, it was that person. He paused for a moment, then nodded somewhat bewilderedly.