Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 634: Chapter 637: Never Have

"So what if I am? I don't like you. Do I need a reason for that? I just want you dead. Do you think that just because of this, you'll like me?" Tang Xin coldly snorted.

Li Dun smiled bitterly. For the first time, this man showed a helpless expression.

"Feelings are like this. When they don't come, they seem elusive and unreal. But once they arrive, you can't refuse them. It's terrifyingly clear," Li Dun shook his head and said with a smile, "Miss Tang Xin, I won't ask why you hate me so much. I believe if you want to, you'll tell me. But please believe me. It's precisely because of your uniqueness that I became interested in you and fell in love with you at first sight. I like you."

The second time. This was the second confession!

Tang Xin didn't know how to respond. She couldn't tell Li Dun that the reason she disliked him was because her heart was occupied by Yan Buwen. Thus, she rejected anyone who was on par with Yan Buwen. She could only frown and murmur, "You're really crazy."

"Crazy? Perhaps," Li Dun laughed self-deprecatingly, then his eyes flashed with a burning light. He solemnly said, "Miss Tang Xin, will you marry me?"

This time, Tang Xin was completely stunned and speechless.

Li Dun suddenly took out a delicate little red jewelry box from his pocket, then knelt on one knee and held the jewelry box in front of Tang Xin, opening it.

Inside, there lay a bright, sparkling diamond ring, at least three carats! It was definitely worth a fortune!

He actually proposed directly?!

Time seemed to freeze at this moment. Tang Xin stared blankly at the ring that shone like a star, while Li Dun showed a rare expression of sincerity.

"Miss Tang Xin, I am a soldier. Or rather, I am someone who might die at any moment. At least until I take over as the head of the Li family, I will always be on the front lines performing the most difficult tasks. I don't have much time to stay in the peaceful Yan City. I can't be like other young masters who eat, drink, and have fun, because I love this country, and this country needs the protection of soldiers. I've never been drunk, fearing that my slow reactions might lead to being ambushed and assassinated. I've never slept in, afraid that I wouldn't be diligent enough and would be outmatched on the battlefield. I've never been to a nightclub, because I know that while I'm having fun, my subordinates might die on the front lines. Miss Tang Xin, I've never told a girl that I like her, because if I say those words, it means I will definitely marry her. Maybe you think I'm abrupt and reckless, but I want to say that I am a man who could die at any moment. So, I don't want to die without having the chance to confess my feelings to the one I love. So please forgive my directness. Miss Tang, I must admit, if you marry me, I can't be with you every day, can't take care of you often, but I swear with everything I can! If I live, I will walk this life with you in my arms. If I die, I will watch over you from below until we walk into the next life together. Tang Xin, marry me!"

His resounding words made the air in the pavilion tremble.

Under the faint white light, the breeze stirred the flowers, releasing a faint fragrance.

After a long while, the strands of hair on Tang Xin's forehead gently swayed, and her eyes sparkled. Was it joy? Was it sorrow?

The only thing that was certain was that the previous angry expression had completely disappeared.

Li Dun remained in the same posture, his gaze resolute and persistent.

Tang Xin suddenly gave a bitter smile. At this moment, the young girl showed an agedness rare for her age.

It seemed this was her true self.

"Young Master Li," Tang Xin smiled, her tone much gentler, but she shook her head, "I refuse."

A trace of dejection flashed in Li Dun's eyes. He said softly, "Still can't accept it? Well, I was too hasty. You're a good girl, it's normal not to accept."

"Sorry, maybe I was too harsh on you before," Tang Xin bit her lip, her eyes red, "I really appreciate you. Since I was young, no man has ever said such things to me. No man has ever been willing to treat me so preciously."

Li Dun said slowly, "But you still don't want to marry me, do you?"

"That's because," Tang Xin shook her head, "I'm not worthy of you. I'm just a little girl from the Tang family, the most insignificant one. I've been average in everything since I was young. In studies, I'm not as good as my sister Tang Wan. In business, I'm not as good as Tang Huang. I have no talents, I'm not smart, and I'm not particularly understanding. I'm not a lady of high standing. Because I'm useless, I can only do my best to take care of Grandpa. But can I really take good care of him? Everyone knows the truth. Grandpa just wants to give me something to do."

Li Dun frowned, his eyes showing some pity. "Miss Tang Xin, perhaps you'll say 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder,' but in my eyes, you're really not as bad as you think. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, no one is perfect. You just lack confidence. To be honest, after meeting you, I looked into your background. Please forgive me, I just wanted to know more about you. No matter how ordinary you may be, in my eyes, a young girl who can accompany an old man for so many years, regardless of the reason, is admirable. You're not a worthless girl. Your perseverance and determination are far superior to many other girls."

Tang Xin looked up, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and smiled, "Young Master Li, don't praise me. I know my own worth. Go back, I'm not the right person for you. Today, I'm very happy that you gave me such a surprise. But the ring in your hand is destined not to be worn by me. If possible, maybe in the next life, if you don't mind, I might agree. If there really is a next life."

Tang Xin spoke wistfully, her face filled with sorrow.

Li Dun suddenly laughed heartily, "Miss Tang Xin, you underestimate me, Li Dun. Once I've made up my mind, nothing can pull me back. Today, you refused my proposal, so I'll go back for now. But I'll come to see you again and propose to you again. Even if I have to do it in public, I don't mind!"

Tang Xin was astonished. "You... why do you go through all this trouble? I won't agree."

"It doesn't matter. Whether you agree or not, I will try my best. Besides, at least your attitude towards me has improved now. Of course, I can't get discouraged. Believe me, I want not just your next life, but also this one," Li Dun sighed. "It's just a pity that I can't stay in Yan City for long. Otherwise, I would propose to you every day if I could. Hehe, Miss Tang Xin, rest assured, I will pursue you with all my strength and never force you to marry me. Whether there will be such a day depends on what you think. I will just keep doing what I should."

After finishing his words, Li Dun stood up, put the ring back, stretched lazily, and his solemn expression disappeared, returning to his usual carefree self as he turned and left.

Tang Xin watched Li Dun's seemingly unaffected figure walk away, sighed sadly, and murmured to herself, "If the one who proposed just now was you, Bu Wen, how great it would be?"

The serene events in the back garden were completely unknown to Yang Chen, who had come to the Tang residence with Tang Wan and Tang Tang. But Yang Chen wasn't interested in why Li Dun liked Tang Xin.

What Yang Chen thought was that staying at the Tang family would be quite good. Initially, he was wondering how to help Tang Wan find the person who poisoned her, but now it had become convenient.

Tang Wan and Tang Tang's mother-daughter duo naturally had high status in the family. Their villa was close to the core area, occupying nearly 400 square meters, and even had a swimming pool.

Tang Wan's health had long since been restored. Under Yang Chen's care, Tang Wan was even more youthful and beautiful than before, her energy akin to that of a twenty-year-old.

Throughout the way, Tang Tang held her mother's hand, the two chattering non-stop, making Yang Chen feel somewhat left out.

When they entered the villa and went upstairs, Tang Wan pointed to a room at the far west, "Yang Chen, you can stay in that room. The guest rooms are cleaned by the maids and are ready for use. If you need any clothes, just tell the maids downstairs."

Before Yang Chen could respond, Tang Tang giggled and said, "Mom, there's no one else here anyway. I won't tell anyone. You can sleep together if you want. No need to guard against me."

Tang Wan's face turned red, and she smacked her daughter lightly, "You cheeky girl! How dare you joke about your mother! Who said we want to sleep together? You're still young, don't get any funny ideas. Even if you have a boyfriend before marriage, you can't sleep together!"

Tang Tang stuck out her tongue, "I was talking about you two. Why mention me? I'm very reserved."

Tang Wan rolled her eyes, feeling helpless with her daughter, "I see we've spoiled you too much. Stop talking nonsense and go to your room and sleep!"

Tang Tang made a funny face and muttered, "Clearly, you want it, but you're afraid of being called out," Seeing that Tang Wan was about to hit her, she quickly ran back to her room and slammed the door shut.

Finally breathing a sigh of relief, Tang Wan put her hands on her hips and turned to look at Yang Chen, only to see him staring at her with a strange expression.

"W-what's wrong?" Tang Wan felt a bit tingly all over, as if Yang Chen's gaze could see right through her.

Yang Chen hadn't been thinking much until Tang Tang's comment ignited a long-suppressed flame.

They had almost had something happen between them before, but it was always interrupted by one thing or another. Now, in this big house, it was truly just their little world; Tang Tang wasn't a concern, and it had been a while since he had any release.

Standing before him, Tang Wan had the complexion of a young girl but with a voluptuous and graceful figure, exuding a mature charm. She was dressed in a simple black lace-patterned dress that hugged her curvaceous body.

Yang Chen smacked his lips and said with feigned seriousness, "Wan'er, we couldn't finish our business at the hotel last time. Why don't we pick up where we left off tonight?"

Hotel? Tang Wan immediately understood, recalling the time they had rented a room at Fenglin Hotel but were interrupted halfway.

Tang Wan's face flushed like a peach blossom, and she lowered her head, not daring to look at Yang Chen. She had already had feelings for him back then, and now she only loved him more. Besides, her grandfather's life, her own life, and even her family were all saved by him. Tang Wan couldn't think of any reason to refuse him. Or rather, she was more than willing.

"Aren't you afraid your wife will get jealous?" Tang Wan murmured softly, noticing Yang Chen getting closer.

Yang Chen, now enveloped in Tang Wan's pleasant scent mixed with a hint of milk, couldn't be bothered by such sensitive questions. He said, "We already fell into this pit back then, so why pretend it never happened? What's the point of saying all that now? Be good, tell me, which room is yours?"

Tang Wan cautiously pointed to the east, "The innermost one."

Without another word, Yang Chen scooped her up in a princess carry, cradling her soft body, and strode towards her room.

Tang Wan simply closed her eyes. Although she had been a mother for so many years, this would be her first time doing such things with a man. To say she wasn't nervous would be a lie!