My Ares Son-in-Law

Zhang Qiaoqiao turned her head and looked at Xiao Chen, with a hint of tenderness and trust in her eyes, as if to say, "I know you are not that kind of person."

Then, she faced the crowd again, her tone firm and unquestionable: "Xiao Chen has his own considerations. For Wang Li's sake, he doesn't want to turn this party into a battlefield. Isn't this a sign of maturity and consideration? Why do you say that he is afraid?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Mingfa curled up his lips into a playful smile, but that smile concealed deep sarcasm and disdain.

"Fei Fei, you are too deeply poisoned." He sighed softly, with a hint of regret and helplessness in his tone, as if he was feeling sad for a lost girl.

"You've been completely deceived by this man. If he is really as brave and fearless as you think, how could he not dare to accept a simple challenge?" His eyes wandered between Xiao Chen and Sophie, and his words were full of contempt and doubt for Xiao Chen.

"How can such a cowardly man be worthy of you?" Bai Mingfa's voice was low and powerful, and every word was like a sharp knife, piercing people's hearts.

"At the critical moment, he didn't even have the courage to stand up and protect you. If you find a boyfriend like this, do you still expect him to stand up and be your support when you encounter real danger?" There were complex emotions flashing in his eyes, including sympathy for Sophie and deep disdain for Xiao Chen.

The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves and onto them, but it seemed unable to dispel the tension and confrontation in the air. Sophie's face turned pale with anger, but she still stood there firmly, defending Xiao Chen and justifying their relationship.

Xiao Chen stood silently aside with a deep gaze, as if he was thinking about something or waiting for something.

"If I were him, I would have wanted to find a rat hole to crawl into." Bai Mingfa's words were full of contempt and disdain. He sneered at the corner of his mouth and his eyes revealed his extreme disdain for Xiao Chen.

His words were like a sharp blade, ruthlessly cutting the air and also cutting the image of Xiao Chen in his heart.

"You don't have to make excuses for him. If it's not possible, it's not possible. Just admit it." His words were full of unquestionable firmness, as if he was "convicting" Xiao Chen, determining that he was a coward who avoided challenges.

Sophie's pretty face instantly turned red with anger when she heard this. She bit her lower lip tightly, and her eyes flashed with an unyielding light. She stared at Bai Mingfa angrily, and it seemed as if there was a flame dancing in her bright eyes.

"What does it have to do with you whether my boyfriend is capable or not?" Her voice trembled slightly with anger, but every word was powerful, full of firmness and determination.

"So what if he can't fight?" There was a hint of pride in her words, as if she was announcing to the world that no matter how strong Xiao Chen was, she didn't care.

"I will pay for bodyguards, so you don't need to worry about it." Her words revealed a strong sense of self-protection, as well as deep trust and dependence on Xiao Chen.

At this point, Sophie took a deep breath, calmed down her inner excitement, and then continued: "Don't worry, if I, Sophie, were in danger, I wouldn't call you to protect me, so don't worry about it." Her voice was soft, but full of strength, a kind of confidence and strength from deep in her heart. Her words were like a loud slap in the face, slapping Bai Mingfa directly in the face, making him embarrassed instantly.

Bai Mingfa's expression turned extremely ugly. He didn't expect that his provocation would lead to such a strong counterattack from Sophie. The air around him seemed to freeze, with only a light breeze blowing, bringing a hint of coolness.

At this moment, Bai Mingfa's face was as gloomy as the sky before a storm, with thick clouds piled up, almost dripping with black water like ink. His eyes were flashing with complex emotions, including jealousy and hatred towards Xiao Chen, and disappointment and anger towards Sophie.

He clenched his teeth, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, with uncontrollable indignation: "Fei Fei, how can you be so unclean!" He almost shouted this, his voice full of pain and confusion.

He slowly took a step forward, trying to get closer to Sophie, but the sense of distance was like a chasm that was difficult to cross.

"Can't you see my sincerity?" His tone was a little sad, as if he was telling Sophie about his endless efforts and sacrifices. His eyes were shining with sincerity and desire, but underneath this sincerity, there was a deep possessiveness and unwillingness.

"What Xiao Chen can do, I can do too. What Xiao Chen can't do, I can do as well!" Bai Mingfa's words were full of confidence and provocation. He tried to use his ability to prove his own worth and prove that he deserved Sophie's love more than Xiao Chen.

His words were like a sharp blade, cutting through the air and also cutting through the emotional bond between Sophie and Xiao Chen.

"I can go through fire and water for you and stand up to danger, but can he? A coward like him will just turn around and run away when he encounters danger, right?" His voice was full of determination and courage, as if as long as Sophie nodded, he would immediately go through fire and water for her without hesitation.

However, to Sophie, this courage and determination seemed more like a threat and coercion, making her feel even more uneasy and disgusted.

Sophie's eyes flickered with unfinished words, and her lips slightly parted, as if she had thousands of words to say, but at this moment, the tranquility of nature was suddenly broken. The lake, which was originally as calm as a mirror, suddenly had layers of delicate ripples, and then these ripples gathered into an indescribable force, setting off waves of strange waves. The crests of the waves flashed dazzling light in the sun, carrying an ancient and mysterious atmosphere, making the atmosphere of the entire lakeside instantly solemn and tense.

Xiao Chen's eyes instantly focused on the churning lake, and his expression suddenly changed, as if he had sensed something ominous: "Leave here immediately, quickly!" His voice was low and rapid, with unquestionable determination. As he spoke, he suddenly stood up, his body as agile as a cheetah, his muscles tensed, as if he was ready to deal with the impending crisis at any time.

In Xiao Chen's perception, an amazing breath was slowly released from the depths of the lake. This breath contained an ancient and powerful force that was not possessed by ordinary beasts. It carried the remnants of the era of cultivation, as if some dormant spirit was being awakened. Under its pressure, even the surrounding air trembled.

"Hahahaha!" At this moment, Bai Mingfa on the side suddenly laughed, with a bit of unruly and sarcastic tone in his laughter: "Look how scared you are by a little noise. It's really embarrassing." His words revealed his disdain for Xiao Chen's reaction, but a trace of imperceptible vigilance flashed in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)