My Ares Son-in-Law

"The bodyguard has to follow you all the time. I don't have the leisure time to wander around." Xiao Chen chuckled, his eyes flashing with a hint of teasing and confidence, as if this seemingly heavy task was just a piece of cake for him.

"How about you take action yourself and resolve this hot potato?" There was a hint of sarcasm in his words, but he also made a sincere suggestion.

Hearing this, Lin Youya sighed softly, revealing a bit of helplessness and sadness between her brows. "If I could solve it, I would have done it myself a long time ago. Why wait until now?" There was a sense of powerlessness in her words, as if she had tried countless times but to no avail.

"The reason why Wang Hao gave you this task is because it is like a tough nut to crack. The entire group is helpless. We really can't afford to offend the person who owes the money. The forces behind him are complicated and intricate. If we are not careful, we will get into trouble."

Hearing this, Xiao Chen raised a faint smile, his eyes flashing with determination and confidence.

"So, your group is lucky this time. Since this task falls on my shoulders, there is no reason why it cannot be completed. Once I take action, this problem will naturally be solved, just like the morning dew is evaporated without a trace by the first ray of sunshine."

Upon hearing this, Lin Youya curled up the corners of her mouth into a wry smile, which showed both helplessness towards Xiao Chen's self-confidence and a subtle expectation.

"You are so confident, as if there is no problem in the world that can stump you." She paused, her tone serious, "However, having said that, if you really can't complete this task, you must fulfill your promise and become my personal bodyguard. How about that?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen chuckled. That laughter showed both his understanding of Lin Youya's little tricks and his confidence in his own abilities.

"Haha, so you were waiting for me here? Well, now that you said that, I will have to do my best. It's a pity that you will never let me be your personal bodyguard, because this matter is really not difficult for me."

Xiao Chen smiled. Lin Youya still didn't believe in his abilities and was only interested in his martial arts.

His words revealed a sense of ease and carefreeness, as if he could face it calmly no matter what the result was. This calmness and confidence also made Lin Youya look at him a few more times, secretly thinking about the true strength and trump card of this man.

The next morning, the sunlight shone through the glass windows of the office and onto the neat desk, bringing a touch of warmth to this busy day.

Xiao Chen arrived at the company on time, clocked in with ease, and walked into the office area. At this time, Guo She was standing not far away, holding a cup of hot coffee in his hand, with his signature smile on his face, as if he could always face everything with an optimistic attitude.

"Brother Xiao, good morning! How are things going? Do you need a hand from me to give you a boost?" Guo She said as he walked towards Xiao Chen, his tone full of concern and enthusiasm, as if he was really ready to lend a helping hand at any time.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen raised his lips into a playful smile. He was well aware of Guo She's good intentions, but it was more of a courtesy between colleagues.

"Okay, Brother Guo, if you can help me, I can save a lot of trouble." Xiao Chen deliberately said it in a relaxed tone, with a hint of teasing in his eyes, obviously joking. When Guo She heard this, the smile on his face froze instantly, and then turned into an embarrassed blush. He didn't expect Xiao Chen to agree so directly, and secretly regretted his casual remark just now. After all, he knew very well how difficult the debt was, and he had no ability to intervene in it.

"Hey, brother Xiao, look at me, I just love to joke around." Guo She waved his hands quickly, trying to ease the sudden embarrassment. "I just saw you were busy, and I thought it would be great if I could help. But then again, my ability is nothing compared to yours."

Seeing this, Xiao Chen gently patted Guo She on the shoulder. That action contained both comfort for his old friend and a hint of teasing.

"Okay, don't take on this job if you don't have the skills. Let's just rely on our own abilities and work hard on our own." There was a sense of ease and relief in his words, as if he had already seen through all the hypocrisy.

Guo She smiled awkwardly, his cheeks flushed even more, he scratched his head, not knowing how to answer. The colleagues around him seemed to have noticed this scene, but everyone kept silent tacitly, only occasionally casting a few curious glances, and then they went back to their own business.

Xiao Chen lightly passed by Guo She and his eyes fell on the public relations department, which was a slightly scattered scene.

Most of the employees were either looking down at their phones or whispering to each other, seemingly doing nothing. Only in a corner, a girl wearing glasses was buried in a pile of documents, her pen tip jumping quickly on the paper, as if the noise from the outside world had nothing to do with her.

Her clothes were not outstanding, even a little plain, which made her look out of place compared with her glamorous colleagues. However, it was her unobtrusive efforts that made Xiao Chen look at her with new eyes.

He observed quietly for a while and nodded secretly in his heart. In this impetuous environment, Yao Qingqing's concentration and seriousness are like a clear stream, which is particularly precious. Xiao Chen knows that a person's value often does not lie in the gorgeous appearance, but in the inner tenacity and unremitting pursuit.

So, he took a step forward and walked straight towards the girl, his voice gentle but powerful: "Yao Qingqing, come out with me." This sentence is not only a recognition of her work, but also contains Xiao Chen's expectations and trust in her.

Yao Qingqing heard this and looked up at Xiao Chen. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, followed by an unconcealable joy. She quickly sorted out the documents on hand and stood up.
Xiao Chen looked at Yao Qingqing and thought to himself. He knew that he would not stay in this company for long, but he hoped to do something for this girl before he left.

Through careful observation over the past two days, he discovered that Yao Qingqing not only maintained due respect and courtesy towards him and did not isolate him because of his identity like others did, but more importantly, she was extremely serious about her work and would do her best to complete every task assigned to her.

Such employees are the most valuable asset of the company. Xiao Chen decided that if there is an opportunity in the future, he must recommend Yao Qingqing to be the public relations manager, or even a higher position. But before that, she needs more experience and growth.

Therefore, this outing was not only a mission for him, but also a test and exercise of Yao Qingqing's ability. (End of this chapter)