Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 636: Chapter 639: Thick-Skinned

Just as Yang Chen was about to get started, he felt his mood deflate immediately. Frustrated, he muttered, "How did you know that girl would call out?"

Tang Wan giggled, her face flushing, "That's called mother-daughter telepathy."

Yang Chen rolled his eyes at her, "Spare me. I think that girl just doesn't want me to have a good time."

"Come out quickly, I'm hungry and want breakfast!" Tang Tang called out sweetly again.

Yang Chen felt like banging his head against the wall. He shouted back at the door, "Can't you eat by yourself first?"

"No, no! You two get up now, or I'll come in myself! Shame on you! Shame, shame, shame!"

This time, her voice was right at the door, clearly indicating she was ready to burst in at any moment.

Tang Wan panicked, hurriedly saying, "Tang Tang, be good. Mommy will get up right away. You wait downstairs."

If that bold girl actually barged in and saw them entangled, Tang Wan would be utterly mortified.

Yang Chen had no choice. Tang Wan needed to maintain her authority in front of her daughter. He reluctantly got up with Tang Wan and started getting dressed.

By the time they got downstairs, the house servants had already laid out a sumptuous breakfast on the dining table. Tang Tang was sitting nonchalantly in the main seat, one hand holding a vegetable bun and the other a spoon, sipping soy milk.

Seeing Tang Wan and Yang Chen come downstairs, Tang Tang smiled mischievously and said, "Mom, I found out last night that you can make such loud noises. Did it feel good?"

Tang Wan was about to sit down but froze at those words, her face flushing crimson. She angrily reached out and pinched Tang Tang's cheek, "You little rascal! Were you eavesdropping?"

Tang Tang, her face being pinched, mumbled, "No, I wasn't! But you were so loud, I couldn't sleep well. Look at my dark circles."

"You still dare to say!" Tang Wan scolded.

"Alright, alright, I won't say anymore," Tang Tang pouted, looking aggrieved.

Yang Chen found the mother-daughter pair amusing. One claimed to be grown up but still talked about adult matters so casually, while the other tried to maintain maternal authority but got riled up easily.

Breakfast was leisurely. Tang Wan and Tang Tang had no pressing matters, and Yang Chen was waiting for Cai Yan to arrive in Yandu, so he didn't have to rush off to work like usual.

Tang Tang, with her mouth full of another bun, suddenly said, "It's a pity Uncle is too young to be a dad. Otherwise, we'd look like a real family."

Tang Wan's face turned red again, glaring at Tang Tang, "Stop talking nonsense."

"I'm not ashamed, why are you?" Tang Tang retorted.

Yang Chen lightly knocked on Tang Tang's head and rolled his eyes, "I never said I wanted a troublesome girl like you as a daughter, and you're already complaining about me."

Tang Tang rubbed her head and pouted, "Mom, Uncle hit me!"

Tang Wan turned away, ignoring her daughter.

Feeling wronged, Tang Tang pointed at Yang Chen and bit her lip, "I'll let it slide today because you saved this bad mom who cares more about lovers than her daughter!"

Yang Chen ignored her threat and asked, "Why are you still here instead of going back to Zhonghai? Don't you have classes and exams to prepare for? Our family's Zhenxiu is studying hard; you might not even get into a good university."

Tang Tang replied in a sweet voice, "Hmph, that high school stuff is easy for me. I can get into the best universities anytime."

Tang Wan sighed, "Don't be so arrogant. Another week at most, and I'll take you back to Zhonghai."

"No way, classes are too boring!" Tang Tang whined.

Tang Wan's eyes widened, and she raised her voice, "Do you want me to freeze your bank account?"

As soon as Tang Tang heard about freezing her bank account, her resistance melted away. She looked at Tang Wan with wide, pleading eyes and obediently returned to her breakfast.

Yang Chen was stunned. So this is how wealthy families discipline their daughters! No need for force, just economic sanctions! He suddenly thought this method might be useful in the future. If he had children, would Lin Ruoxi also use this tactic? Probably, the mere sight of their mother would scare them into behaving!

Thinking about children, Yang Chen sighed. He still didn't understand why he couldn't father a child. Was it really due to the Shenguangs? He had never considered having children before, but now, seeing the warm scene between Tang Wan and her daughter, he couldn't help but feel a bit of longing.

Yang Chen even considered visiting the Yang family in Yandu to ask Yansan Niang about it. She was probably the only one who might offer some insight into his condition.

At that moment, Yang Chen's phone vibrated. It was a call from Liu Qingshan. Since their fallout over Gao Yue, Liu Qingshan hadn't spoken to him. Yang Chen thought for a moment before answering. After all, Liu Mingyu was his daughter, and he couldn't hold a grudge forever.

"What's got you calling me so early, Father-in-law?" Yang Chen greeted politely.

Liu Qingshan snorted, "Don't play games with me. I know you don't take me seriously. But for Mingyu's sake, I won't argue with you. I know you're in Yandu. Mingyu should have told you I'm here too. Find some time; I want to introduce you to some people."

Yang Chen realized Liu Mingyu had likely coordinated this to mend their relationship. He didn't bother asking who they would meet and simply said, "I'm free these days. Just send a car for me. I'll give you the address."

"Pathetic, you don't even have a car in Yandu," Liu Qingshan mocked, seizing the chance to belittle Yang Chen.

Yang Chen chuckled, not taking it to heart, and gave Liu Qingshan the address before hanging up.

Tang Wan looked at Yang Chen with a curious expression, asking jealously, "Which beauty's father is it? As far as I know, Lin Ruoxi doesn't have a father."

Yang Chen thought to himself, it's not that she doesn't, it's that Premier Ning doesn't dare acknowledge her. He said straightforwardly, "It's Mingyu's father, Liu Qingshan."

Tang Wan nodded in understanding. "I recently learned that Liu Mingyu's father is Liu Qingshan. He's quite influential in Yandu. You certainly have strong connections in both Zhonghai and Yandu's underworld."

"I didn't plan it that way; it just happened," Yang Chen shrugged. "I'm going out to meet some people later, so you..."

Tang Wan smiled, "Go ahead. I'll take Tang Tang to visit some uncles. We haven't had the chance to visit since we arrived in Yandu."

Tang Tang pouted, drawing circles on her cheek with her finger, "Uncle, you're the thickest-skinned pervert I've ever met. Shame on you..."

Yang Chen picked up a bun and stuffed it into Tang Tang's mouth, silencing her immediately.

As the time for his meeting with Liu Qingshan approached, Yang Chen left the Tang family's mansion and walked to a nearby street corner. After all, the Tang family was one of Yandu's four major families, and it wouldn't look good to be associated with the Qinglong Gang. Yang Chen wanted to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Soon, a shiny black extended Rolls-Royce Phantom pulled up to the curb, drawing envious glances from passersby. The window rolled down, revealing Liu Qingshan in a black suit, with a cigar in his mouth and a proud smile. Beside him was a middle-aged woman.

Yang Chen, looking very much like an ordinary pedestrian, casually got into the car, causing more astonished looks from those around.

Settling into the spacious, comfortable leather seat, Yang Chen stretched and then took a good look at the woman already seated in the back. She appeared to be around forty but was well-maintained, with skin like a woman in her early thirties. She had short, ear-length hair with a hint of reddish-brown dye, and her features were striking. She had a voluptuous figure and wore a yellow uniform suit, exuding a mix of allure and maturity.

The woman looked at Yang Chen with a curious, amused smile.