My Ares Son-in-Law

As he spoke, Cao Xuan could not wait to step forward, with brisk steps and a face full of anticipation and flattery, as if he wanted to take this opportunity to curry favor with this high and mighty figure.

However, to everyone's surprise, Adjutant Liao ignored him completely, didn't even give him a glance, but walked straight towards Xiao Chen who was sitting in the corner.

He walked steadily and solemnly, walked up to Xiao Chen, clasped his hands together, bowed slightly, and spoke with a bit of respect and emotion:
"I heard from my subordinates that Mr. Xiao was here, and I didn't believe it at first. Mr. Xiao, with your extraordinary temperament and strength, how could you be mixed with these young kids who have just started out? I didn't expect that after seeing you today, it turned out to be true."

"who are you?"

Xiao Chen sat there, his figure upright, his face calm, with no intention of getting up. His eyes were as calm as water, as if all the noise and disturbance around him had nothing to do with him.

Compared with the people around who all stood up, looking nervous and respectful because of Adjutant Liao's arrival, Xiao Chen's calmness and composure were particularly prominent, as if he was the real master here and the others were just passing by.

As soon as these words came out, the air around them seemed to freeze in an instant, and everyone's eyes were focused on Xiao Chen, with surprise and confusion in their eyes.

In Tianhai, Adjutant Liao's name is well-known. Even those powerful bosses will unconsciously hold back their edge when they mention him, for fear of accidentally offending this lord.

Even the overlords like Shadow King and Amei Group dare not offend Adjutant Liao easily. After all, Adjutant Liao not only holds great power, but is also the capable adjutant of the director of the Penglai Holy Land's Tianhai Office. The power behind him is so huge that it is enough to daunt anyone.

"Stupid, this is the manager of the Holy Land Town and the adjutant of the director of the Penglai Holy Land's Tianhai Office. Why don't you stand up quickly?"

Cao Xuan stared at Xiao Chen with wide eyes and anger, his voice trembling slightly with excitement. He couldn't understand how Xiao Chen could be so bold and rude in front of Adjutant Liao.

"Snapped!"

A crisp slapping sound was heard, and Adjutant Liao slapped Cao Xuan in the face. His face was as gloomy as water, and his eyes were wide open, as if he wanted to eat Cao Xuan alive: "Shut up, how can you talk to Mr. Xiao, are you looking for death?"

Cao Xuan covered his burning cheeks and stood there in a daze, totally unable to believe what was happening before his eyes. He stared with his eyes wide open and his mouth opened, but he couldn't say a word, his heart filled with fear and confusion.

Adjutant Liao seemed to have completely forgotten what happened just now. He quickly put on a smiling face and said to Xiao Chen: "Mr. Xiao, don't listen to his nonsense. I am nothing in front of you. I will treat you to this meal today. Please feel free to enjoy it."

His tone was full of respect and humility, as if Xiao Chen was the real master here.

"Adjutant Liao, right?" Xiao Chen's eyes fell on the other person indifferently, his voice was calm and cold, as if he was stating an insignificant fact, "Thank you for your kindness, but this is a class reunion for me and my fiancée. If you are here, I'm afraid that no one can relax and have fun..."

A flash of embarrassment flashed across Adjutant Liao's face, but he quickly returned to normal. He smiled and waved his hands, saying, "I understand, I understand! I am abrupt, so I won't disturb you all, enjoy your meal." After that, he turned around in a hurry, almost escaping from the scene. His back looked a little embarrassed under the lights, completely different from the usual high-handed and majestic Adjutant Liao.

This scene stunned everyone present. They simply couldn't believe their eyes. Adjutant Liao, who was so powerful and influential in the world of Tianhai, could actually behave so humbly and submissively in front of Xiao Chen.

People began to re-examine Xiao Chen, and his identity and background once again became the focus of everyone's speculation. This Xiao Chen was definitely not an ordinary person, otherwise why would Adjutant Liao be so afraid of him? In this way, it seemed natural that Sophie liked Xiao Chen.

After all, which woman could not be tempted by a man as mysterious and powerful as Xiao Chen?

The female classmates all looked at Sophie, their eyes full of undisguised envy and jealousy. Sophie's face was filled with a happy smile, and she held Xiao Chen's hand tightly, as if to announce to everyone that this man was hers and no one could take him away.

This made Cao Xuan extremely embarrassed. He stood there, his face turning pale and blue, and he felt very uncomfortable. Especially when he was slapped in the face by Adjutant Liao in public, he felt so aggrieved and humiliated that he wanted to find a hole to crawl into.

His eyes flickered, sometimes looking at Xiao Chen, sometimes looking at the ground, but he could not find a suitable outlet to vent his inner emotions.

Throughout the whole class reunion, Cao Xuan seemed to be in a state of disarray, as if he was shrouded in an invisible haze. Even the flattery and praise from others failed to bring a smile to his face.

His eyes were empty and confused, as if he had lost his soul, and he just mechanically responded to the greetings and greetings from the people around him.

Xiao Chen undoubtedly stole the limelight. Adjutant Liao's awe and respect for Xiao Chen made Xiao Chen the brightest star in the entire class reunion. His every move and every look attracted everyone's attention.

In addition, Sophie, the former school belle, has now transformed into a successful entrepreneur. The two of them standing together are truly a match made in heaven, which is really enviable.

From this perspective, Xiao Chen and Sophie are really a perfect match. When they stand together, they look like a perfect match made in heaven. Not only do they have outstanding looks, but their temperaments also complement each other.

Their figures became the object of envy and praise by everyone. After all, Sophie not only had outstanding character and was loved by everyone, but also had a very good relationship with others. And Xiao Chen, on the other hand, was completely humble and seemed so easy-going and friendly in his dealings with others that people couldn't help but want to get close to him.

Cao Xuan stood aside and watched all this, feeling mixed emotions. He knew very well that no matter how he boasted about himself or how he showed off his talent and charm, he could not cover up the brilliance that Xiao Chen exuded today.

Under the shining light of Xiao Chen, he would only appear even duller and might even become a clown in everyone's eyes.

Just as Cao Xuan was immersed in loss and frustration, Zhang Kai noticed his silence and loneliness. (End of this chapter)