My Ares Son-in-Law

Xiao Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, and that look seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts and reach the depths of their souls. Suddenly, it became icy cold and full of murderous intent, like a sharp blade in the cold winter, which made people shudder.

"He provoked me by taking credit for nothing, huh, so he can't protect himself now. Just because you are a deputy leader of the investigation team, you dare to target my friend Lin Youya? I'm afraid you don't even know how to write the word 'death'!"

Cao Xuan was being stared at by Xiao Chen so intently that he felt as if his heart was being tightly grasped by an invisible giant hand, and then he was falling directly into an abyss. His whole body was cold, as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and even breathing became difficult.

"Bai Maogong...can't even protect himself? It's because of Xiao Chen?" Countless question marks flashed through Cao Xuan's mind. Who is this Xiao Chen? How could Bai Maogong, who has the power to cover the sky with one hand, be unable to protect himself?

When Cao Xuan thought about how he had wanted to attack Lin Youya before, he felt scared. Lin Youya, that was Xiao Chen's friend! Was he really that naive or that he was so bold as to dare to provoke Xiao Chen's friend?
At this moment, the murderous aura emanating from Xiao Chen was as if it was tangible, as if it was going to devour Cao Xuan. Cao Xuan felt that the cold sweat on his body was like a flood that had been opened, and it came down in an instant. His heart shrank into a ball, and he felt as if he was going to pee his pants.

"This Xiao Chen... he will really kill me!" Cao Xuan wailed in his heart. He now completely understood that he had really hit a wall this time and met someone he could not afford to offend.

Xiao Chen's eyes were still cold, as if he was looking at a dead person. Cao Xuan felt as if an invisible giant hand was strangling his throat, and he couldn't even utter the words of begging for mercy.

At this moment, Chen Yan had ended his pleasant exchange with Lin Youya. The two smiled at each other, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding. Then he nodded slightly and said goodbye to Lin Youya gracefully.

As he turned around, his eyes inadvertently swept over Cao Xuan beside him. He saw that this guy was staring at Xiao Chen nervously, and seemed to be muttering something. His expression was just like a mouse that was caught stealing food.

Chen Yan was so angry that he wanted to kill Cao Xuan, a guy who was always causing trouble but could not do anything helpful.

This guy is really looking for death, he doesn't even know where this place is, who can be provoked and who can't be provoked! The person you can't offend the most here is Xiao Chen, he is a tough guy who even Bai Maogong has to be wary of, you are just walking into the muzzle of a gun!
"Cao Xuan, what are you doing again!" Chen Yan became anxious and shouted angrily in a low voice. At the same time, he walked quickly in front of the two men.

He first smiled humbly at Xiao Chen, that smile was full of respect and flattery, as if he was expressing the most sincere welcome to a distinguished guest.

Then, he asked with a somewhat tentative and threatening tone: "Mr. Xiao, did this guy do anything disrespectful to you? Don't worry, just tell me, I will do my best to punish him by all means, and I will never tolerate it!"

There was a hint of humor and self-mockery in Chen Yan's words, as if he was saying, "You see, my subordinate is really ignorant. You are a magnanimous person, so don't bother with him." At the same time, his eyes were hinting to Xiao Chen that he would definitely give a satisfactory explanation.

Xiao Chen's eyes seemed to have experienced the changes of the four seasons, and they instantly warmed up from the previous cold and gloomy, just like stepping from the bitter north wind of winter into the warm spring day, warm and bright: "Director Chen, don't worry, Deputy Group Leader Cao and I are old acquaintances. No, we just happened to meet and chatted about some family matters."

Cao Xuan listened to it, but his heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and he became more and more fearful and uneasy. He stared with wide eyes, looking at Chen Yan's respectful attitude towards Xiao Chen in disbelief, his heart was in turmoil, and his thoughts were in turmoil. "Director Chen...actually called Xiao Chen Mr. Xiao?" Cao Xuan muttered to himself, with a bit of disbelief in his voice. You know, Chen Yan is famous for being ruthless and impartial in the circle, and he is even stricter with his subordinates. When has he ever seen him respect anyone so much?
"And... a respectful tone?" Doubts and fears in Cao Xuan's heart grew like weeds. His hands were shaking, and he could hardly grasp the reality before him.

"Could it be... Xiao Chen is the mastermind behind the whole thing?" Once this thought came to mind, it could never be shaken off.

Cao Xuan thought back to everything that had happened during this period, and a chill rose in his heart.

Right! It's not wrong. With Lin Youya's ability and background, she can't do these things. There must be someone behind the scenes. Could this person be Xiao Chen, who seems gentle and elegant, but is actually very hidden?

He suddenly felt like he was struck by lightning, and suddenly realized that the matter of taking credit for something was probably related to Xiao Chen in front of him.

After all, judging from the news from Wang Xiong, it is absolutely impossible for Lin Youya to possess such amazing power that she could make Bai Maogong, who is so powerful that he can cover the sky with one hand, unable to protect himself, and make a tough guy like Chen Yan bow his head and surrender.

Cao Xuan felt that his worldview was completely overturned at this moment. He looked at Xiao Chen's face as calm as water, his heart filled with awe and fear.

Chen Yan's attitude towards Lin Youya was polite, but in fact it was more like a routine perfunctory response. On the surface, he still maintained that inviolable arrogance.

However, when he faced Xiao Chen, his attitude completely changed. He was respectful and even a little humble, as if he had met some important person. This sharp contrast made everyone present stunned, and they secretly speculated about Xiao Chen's true identity.

Cao Xuan was in complete despair at this moment. He seemed to have seen the darkness of his future and his heart was filled with immense regret.

He began to fantasize that if time could go back and he could go back to the day of the class reunion, he would definitely make a completely different choice. Not only would he avoid targeting Xiao Chen, but he would worship Xiao Chen and his girlfriend Sophie as if they were his ancestors, just hoping to live safely under the protection of this mysterious boss.

However, reality is always so cruel, time cannot be reversed, and he has no chance to choose again. Cao Xuan can only watch himself step by step towards the abyss, his heart filled with despair and helplessness.

After hearing Xiao Chen's seemingly casual but profound words, Chen Yan heaved a sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

He turned his head and looked at Cao Xuan with a cold and distant gaze, and said without a trace of warmth in his tone: "Cao Xuan, you should go back first. Don't leave the city during this period of time and wait for further investigation." (End of this chapter)