My Ares Son-in-Law

Everyone quickly completed the division of labor based on their respective abilities and interests.

Xiao Chen and Sophie, as the first two to arrive, naturally became the "supervisors" and were given the privilege of "resting", although this was not their intention.

Sophie looked at the busy figures around her, feeling both grateful and a little guilty. She knew that as a member of the team, she should contribute her own strength.

So she decided to start with the small task of installing the tent. She didn't want to be a mere spectator, nor did she want anyone to feel inconvenienced by her presence.

She tiptoed to her backpack, took out the tent and related tools, and began to set them up carefully.

Her movements were skillful and focused, and every detail was handled just right, as if she was completing a work of art. And all of this was done quietly in her silence and persistence.

"You specially prepared two tents?" Xiao Chen's voice was filled with a teasing smile. His eyes inadvertently swept across the tent in Sophie's hand, and his eyes flashed with curiosity and a hint of imperceptible tenderness.

Sophie's cheeks flushed when she heard this. She lowered her head and explained softly, "After all, we are just pretending to be boyfriend and girlfriend. In order to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and embarrassment, I think it is better for us to live separately..." Her voice became smaller and smaller, and she seemed to feel a little shy about her little thoughts.

Seeing this, Xiao Chen raised a warm smile. He shook his head gently, and said in a gentle but firm tone: "Don't worry, Sophie, I don't need a tent. I... have my own way."

At his level, he could go without food or sleep for several days and nights without any problem, so he didn't even need a tent.

Sophie looked up at Xiao Chen. His deep eyes seemed to contain endless secrets and power, which made her feel at ease involuntarily, but also gave rise to a subtle sense of loss.

She lowered her head slightly, thinking to herself that perhaps she was too greedy and wanted to find a trace of real warmth in this false game.

The two of them stopped talking and started to build the tent together. Sophie's movements were gentle and meticulous, while Xiao Chen provided timely assistance. The two of them cooperated tacitly and naturally, as if they were really a couple who had been together for many years.

After setting up the tent, Xiao Chen did not rush to enter, but chose to sit on a large rock by the lake, staring quietly at the sparkling lake surface.

The lake water was crystal clear, as if it could wash away all the dust and worries, but Xiao Chen's brows were slightly furrowed. He felt that there seemed to be some unusual aura hidden in the lake. That special aura made him feel both familiar and unfamiliar, and he couldn't help but feel a little wary and confused.

However, he did not reveal his doubts. He just sat there quietly, letting his thoughts drift with the ripples on the lake.

He knew that even the people here were warriors, their realm was far from being able to sense this special spiritual energy, so he chose to remain silent and buried this secret deep in his heart.

Sophie sat quietly beside Xiao Chen, her posture like a docile kitten, her hands gently supporting her chin, her eyes lowered, as if immersed in her own thoughts.

The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves and shines on her soft face, adding a touch of gentleness and tranquility to her. Although the two of them maintain an appropriate distance and do not engage in any intimate or inappropriate behavior, their tacit understanding and harmony seem particularly different in the eyes of others.

Bai Mingfa watched this scene from afar, the anger in his heart was like a flame poured with oil, burning fiercely, almost bursting out of his eyes. His eyes were full of jealousy and anger, as if he wanted to devour everything in front of him. His clenched fists trembled slightly, and his knuckles turned white due to the force, revealing his inner restlessness.

"Bitch!" He cursed fiercely, and his strong hatred was already evident in his words. He glared at Wang Li fiercely: "I don't want to wait any longer, find a chance and kill that guy for me." There was both command and threat in his eyes, as if he was conveying some unspeakable message with his eyes.

Wang Li felt Bai Mingfa's angry gaze and his body trembled slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

His clenched fists also revealed his determination and anger. The severe pain in his palms seemed to be the catalyst for his revenge, making him more determined in his belief.

He stared at Xiao Chen intently, his eyes filled with murderous intent and hatred, as if he wanted to engrave Xiao Chen's image deeply into his heart as a mark on his road to revenge.

"Don't worry, Master Bai." Wang Li's deep voice was filled with a hint of determination, "Even if you don't tell me, I have been thinking about how to take revenge.

That guy made me suffer so much, I will never let him go easily." His tone revealed an unquestionable firmness, as if he had made full preparations for the upcoming revenge.

After two long hours, the sun had quietly set in the west, dyeing the sky a gentle orange-yellow. The hunting team returned with a full load, their faces filled with joy of harvest, holding a few lively rabbits and a few pheasants with colorful feathers in their hands, which aroused cheers in the camp.

At the same time, the fishing team also returned in the afterglow of the setting sun, with the wooden barrels filled with silver fish. They occasionally jumped out of the water, splashing crystal water, adding a bit of vitality and vigor to the mountains and fields.

As the ingredients became more abundant, the aroma that filled the camp became stronger and stronger. It was the scent of meat and fish, mixed with the unique smoky aroma of charcoal, drifting slowly through the mountains and fields, causing everyone to speed up their actions, eager to taste this sumptuous picnic.

About 40 to 50 minutes later, time seemed to pass quietly in this warm and busy atmosphere. Finally, all the food was presented one by one, not only sizzling and fragrant barbecue, but also several pots of hot and attractive soup.

The soup is amber in color, with a few green chopped green onions and fresh vegetables floating on the surface, exuding a mouth-watering aroma. One can tell at a glance that this is a delicacy that has been carefully prepared.

Everyone sat around the fire, their faces filled with smiles of satisfaction and anticipation, and they invited each other to eat. At this warm moment, Xiao Chen and Sophie finally came out of their quiet world and walked towards the camp together.

Their steps were easy and natural, as if they had just woken up from a wonderful dream and were full of novelty and joy about everything around them.

However, this harmony did not last long.

The fashionable girl Zhang Qiaoqiao's voice suddenly rang out, with a hint of dissatisfaction and reproach: "Don't you two know how to help? Look at everyone else, they are all busy, but you two are just sitting there basking in the sun like nothing happened. Aren't you ashamed?"

(End of this chapter)