My Ares Son-in-Law

There was a hint of sharpness in Zhang Qiaoqiao's tone, and she was obviously dissatisfied with Xiao Chen and Sophie's "leisure".

The fashionable girl Zhang Qiaoqiao already had a gloomy face due to her dissatisfaction. At this moment, she spoke without thinking carefully, and her words came out like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, with a bit of unintentional harshness.

Her eyes flickered, and she seemed unaware of the possible consequences of her words. She just wanted to vent her unhappiness.

Hearing this, Xiao Chen curled up a faint smile, which seemed to contain some playfulness and deep meaning.

He turned his head slightly, glanced at Zhang Qiaoqiao calmly and deeply, and then spoke slowly, his voice gentle but with a force that could not be ignored:
"Ms. Zhang, I think you may have forgotten. Mr. Bai has clearly stated before that whoever arrives here first will be the 'king' today and enjoy the right not to work.

If you have doubts about this and think that what Mr. Bai said is just empty talk, then you can speak frankly, but..." He deliberately prolonged his tone, with a hint of teasing in his eyes, "I'm afraid that such remarks will hurt the harmony and show a lack of respect for Mr. Bai."

Zhang Qiaoqiao's face turned pale instantly when she heard this. Her eyes, which were already flickering, were now filled with fear and anxiety. She turned her head abruptly and looked at Bai Mingfa, who was standing not far away. His face was so gloomy that it seemed like water could drip out of it. Endless regret and fear suddenly surged in her heart.

Bai Mingfa's eyes burned with anger when he saw this. He could no longer tolerate this blatant challenge to his authority. He took a step forward and slapped Zhang Qiaoqiao hard in the face.

This slap was not only a punishment for Zhang Qiaoqiao, but also a protection of his own dignity as a "leader". He shouted angrily: "How dare you! How dare you speak so arrogantly and insult this young master's reputation! Do you know your crime?"

Zhang Qiaoqiao staggered a few steps after being hit by the sudden slap, and almost fell to the ground. She covered her burning cheek, her eyes full of tears and fear, and begged for mercy in a trembling voice: "Mr. Bai, please calm down! It's my fault, I was so mean! I won't dare to do it again, please forgive me!"

Seeing this, Wang Li stepped forward and said, "Mr. Bai, why are you so angry? We just said something wrong and there is no malice. The food is ready, why don't we enjoy the food first and talk about other things later?"

Bai Mingfa's anger subsided a little after hearing this, but he still snorted coldly and waved his hand, saying, "Forget it, for Wang Li's sake, I'll let you go today. But if there's a next time, I won't let you off easily! Now, go eat!"

Following Bai Ming's order, everyone responded. Although the atmosphere was a little awkward, it finally returned to its former calm. Everyone sat around the fire, enjoying this hard-earned picnic, thinking about what had just happened and the challenges they might face in the future.

Everyone sat in a circle and started lunch with laughter. The sun shone through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows, adding a bit of warmth and comfort to the dinner in the mountains. The aroma of wine filled the air, and as several rounds of drinks were passed around, the atmosphere gradually became heated.

After a few drinks, Wang Li's face gradually turned red, and his eyes began to become blurred and excited. He stood up suddenly, his body swaying slightly, but his eyes were fixed on Xiao Chen with extraordinary determination.

His voice was a little drunk and provocative: "Xiao Chen, you and I are both warriors. It's a rare opportunity for us to get together today, so why don't we have a real fight? Of course, don't show off your precious armor, let's talk about it with real skills!"

Xiao Chen smiled faintly when he heard this, but his eyes revealed a bit of disdain and helplessness. He shook his head slightly, looked at Wang Li deeply, and secretly sighed that this man was overestimating his own abilities.

With only the cultivation level of Longdan Realm, he dared to challenge a strong man who had reached the Bigu Realm. It was like an ant trying to shake a tree. He was overestimating his own ability. However, Xiao Chen did not refuse directly, but responded in an almost joking tone:
"Wang Li, fists and feet have no eyes. Although you and I are martial artists, we still need to be cautious when sparring. If I fail and injure or kill you, this nice outdoor picnic will be tainted with some unpleasantness.

Besides, in the martial arts world, there is a huge difference in the level of cultivation, so it is inevitable that it will be unfair to compete with each other. I think we should each enjoy this rare leisure time, and when we have the opportunity in the future, find a suitable occasion to compete with a truly equal opponent, how about it? "

Xiao Chen's words were full of pity and disdain for Wang Li.

"Arrogant!" Someone in the field sneered. The voice was sharp and contained a bit of disdain, as if it could penetrate the noise of the crowd and hit Xiao Chen's heart directly.

"I think you don't dare to fight with Wang Li. What other skills do you have besides that armor?" The person who spoke had a gloomy face and a sneer on the corners of his mouth. His eyes were full of contempt and provocation towards Xiao Chen, as if he had foreseen Xiao Chen's retreat.

"Don't say that!" Bai Mingfa shook his head gently, with a bit of helplessness and consolation in his tone. His eyes wandered between Xiao Chen and Wang Li, as if he was weighing something.

"Wang Li is, after all, a master of the Dragon Pill Realm, and his cultivation is unfathomable. It is understandable that Xiao Chen is unwilling to fight him. After all, in front of so many people, if he really loses to Wang Li, wouldn't the loss and embarrassment be even more unbearable, especially in front of a beauty like Sophie?"

Bai Mingfa's words seemed to be persuasion, but in reality they were mocking and sarcasm.

This yin-yang talk is quite sophisticated.

The sunlight shines through the sparse clouds, dappling onto the grass, adding a touch of beauty of light and shadow to the tense atmosphere.

However, the mood of the people present was not affected by the beautiful scenery at all. Their eyes were fixed on Xiao Chen as they talked a lot, and their words were full of ridicule and sarcasm towards Xiao Chen.

Some showed sneers on their faces, some shook their heads and sighed, as if every subtle movement of Xiao Chen was magnified infinitely and became the topic of their after-dinner conversation.

Sophie's voice sounded particularly clear and firm amid the noise. She frowned, and her bright eyes flashed with an unquestionable light, as if to sweep away all misunderstandings and prejudices.

"What's wrong with you guys!" There was a hint of anger and confusion in her words, and her hands unconsciously clenched into fists, as if she wanted to turn the dissatisfaction in her heart into strength and release it.

"We are out here for a picnic, to enjoy the beauty of nature and to enjoy the time spent with friends, not to watch your meaningless fights!" Her voice gradually became louder, and every word was like a hammer, pounding the hearts of everyone present.

(End of this chapter)