My Ares Son-in-Law

Xiao Chen knew that he could not stay in the Eastern Region forever, so it was his unshirkable responsibility as a friend to create a more stable business environment for Sophie. This silent support and protection was silent but firm.

"No problem. If you want to go too, let's go together." Bai Mingfa's voice suddenly sounded. A meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and an imperceptible murderous intent flashed in his eyes, but it was fleeting and covered up by the superficial politeness.

"It just so happens that I also have a friend who is a disciple of the divine doctor of the Penglai Holy Land. You two can exchange medical skills at that time, and maybe you can gain something."

There was a hint of temptation in Bai Mingfa's words, as if he was looking for a reasonable reason for Xiao Chen to join. In fact, he was secretly thinking about how to use this opportunity to achieve his own goal of revenge.

During this mountain climbing activity in the wilderness, Bai Mingfa knew that this opportunity was rare. Once missed, there might never be another such great chance for revenge.

Therefore, he chose to endure temporarily and agreed to Xiao Chen's joining on the surface. But in fact, his heart was already cold and the flame of revenge was burning in his chest.

The next morning, the sun shone through the gap in the curtains and gently woke up Xiao Chen from his deep sleep. He slowly opened his eyes and felt the hope and vitality brought by the new day.

After getting up, he carefully prepared a sumptuous breakfast. The table was filled with a variety of food, including nutritious whole wheat toast with fresh fruits, and fragrant coffee brewed by himself. Every sip contained his love and expectation for life.

After the meal, Xiao Chen changed into a casual yet capable outfit, packed his luggage simply, and left home with a relaxed mood.

On the street, the morning sun shone, and the breeze blew on his face, bringing a hint of coolness and fresh air, which made him feel refreshed. He walked briskly along the familiar path to the agreed meeting place.

When we arrived, we saw several eye-catching off-road SUVs parked on the side of the road. They stood like steel behemoths, with smooth and powerful body lines. Each one shines with the unique light of its own brand, and all of them are representatives of the world's top luxury cars.

These vehicles not only demonstrate the identity and status of their owners, but also reveal an infinite yearning for freedom and adventure.

Among these luxury cars, a domestically made off-road vehicle is particularly eye-catching. Although it is not as flamboyant as those international brands, it has a calm and restrained temperament.

This car is the star product of Xinmeng Group, which was designed and promoted by Xiao Chen himself when he was in office. Now it has occupied a place in the global market. Its body paint is radiant in the morning light, as if whispering the past glory and future hope.

Sophie was leaning quietly against the door of this domestic SUV. Her figure was elongated in the morning light, making her look particularly soft and independent.

She was wearing a simple white dress and a pair of comfortable flat shoes, exuding a fresh and refined temperament. However, at this moment, there was a subtle irritation on her face, and a hint of impatience occasionally flashed in her bright eyes.

Bai Mingfa stood beside Sophie, talking incessantly. His tone was full of enthusiasm and expectation, but it seemed that he failed to fully attract Sophie's attention.

He sometimes waved his hands, sometimes lowered his head in thought, trying to arouse Sophie's interest in various ways, but Sophie only nodded in response occasionally, and more often looked absent-mindedly into the distance, as if she was troubled by some thoughts.

Such a scene makes people wonder about the subtle relationship between the two. Perhaps, Bai Mingfa's enthusiasm and persistence are more like an invisible pressure in Sophie's eyes, making her feel helpless and irritated. Maybe she was annoyed by this dog-skin plaster. "Xiao Chen!" Sophie's voice was crisp and pleasant, like a ray of warm sunshine in spring, instantly illuminating the whole scene.

A brilliant smile bloomed on her face, full of joy and expectation, as if the whole world was blooming for her at this moment. She ran towards Xiao Chen regardless of everything, her steps light and hurried, her skirt swaying gently in the wind, like a blooming flower, running straight towards the person in her heart.

Bai Mingfa, who was standing nearby, was embarrassed by Sophie's indifference, but the moment Xiao Chen appeared, his expression disappeared instantly. He quickly adjusted his expression and tried to squeeze out a smile that seemed genuine but complicated, trying to get the atmosphere back on track.

"Why didn't you drive? Did you take a taxi?" There was a hint of concern in his tone, but it was difficult to conceal the subtle meaning behind it, as if he was inadvertently reminding Xiao Chen of his current "situation".

Xiao Chen nodded slightly and said "yeah", with a subtle hint of meaning flashing in his eyes. He didn't explain too much, because the truth behind it - he flew here directly in a way beyond ordinary people's imagination, was so shocking that it would scare people to death if he told it out loud.

He chose to remain silent, burying the secret deep in his heart, and only responded to Bai Mingfa's questions with simple words.

Seeing this, Bai Mingfa raised a faint smile, which contained a subtle irony towards Xiao Chen's current situation, and also seemed to carry a bit of jealousy and unwillingness that he himself could not easily detect. He continued, "It is indeed inconvenient not to have a car. If you can't afford an imported one, you can buy a domestically produced one."

While speaking, he seemed to be giving Xiao Chen advice, but in fact he was inadvertently emphasizing the importance of material things and his own advantageous position in this regard.

However, these words did not seem to touch Xiao Chen at all. He just listened indifferently, his eyes revealing a kind of indifference and calmness that transcended the world.

"It's enough for my wife to have it." Xiao Chen's voice was filled with a bit of doting and satisfaction. He looked at Sophie tenderly, his eyes full of trust and pride in his partner. Sophie smiled back, and the tacit understanding between the two of them didn't need to be said at this moment, and the air around them seemed to become "sweet" because of it.

Bai Mingfa stood aside, the corners of his mouth twitched uncontrollably, and the depression in his heart surged like a tide.

He originally wanted to regain some sense of superiority on the material level, but unexpectedly, Xiao Chen's understated words not only defuse his offensive, but also invisibly show off in a low-key manner.

He was secretly upset, but there was nothing he could do. He could only awkwardly change the subject to hide his disappointment.

"The last person has arrived. Let's get in the car and go!" Bai Mingfa's voice was deliberately high, trying to break the awkward atmosphere. He knew that continuing to dwell on this topic would only make himself more embarrassed.

So he decisively shouted the order to set off, hoping to start this outdoor activity as soon as possible to divert attention.

(End of this chapter)