My Ares Son-in-Law

The landlord heard this and sneered, his smile full of disdain and greed. "You won't give it? Forget about the deposit." His words were cold and resolute, as if he was telling Fang Li that this was a fact that could not be changed.

Fang Li looked at him, her heart filled with anger and helplessness. She understood that the landlord did this just to embezzle the deposit.

The so-called damage was just an excuse the landlord made up in order not to return the deposit. She wanted to argue and defend herself, but facing the landlord's cold eyes and tough attitude, she knew that no matter how hard she tried, it would be in vain.

She clenched her hands into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, but she felt no pain at all.

Her heart was filled with resentment and grievance. She didn't understand why she had to be treated like this even though she had acted in accordance with the contract.

She wanted to cry and vent, but she held it back in the end. She knew that tears could not solve the problem, but would only make her look weaker and more vulnerable.

The landlord looked at her, with a hint of pride and satisfaction in his eyes. He seemed to enjoy the feeling of being in control of everything, as if Fang Li's fate was in his hands. He gently patted the list in his hand, as if to remind Fang Li that all this was a fact that could not be changed.

Fang Li was about to open her mouth to refute the landlord's unreasonable request, but Xiao Chen patted her shoulder gently, smiled and said: "Are you sure you don't want to return the deposit? It's only 8,000 yuan. Don't let this little money make you lose more."

His voice was calm and firm, as if he had everything planned out, and had a power that the landlord could not ignore.

Hearing this, the landlord's sneer became even more intense. He glanced at Xiao Chen as if he was looking at a kid who was ignorant of the immensity of the world.

"What can you do if you don't retreat?" His tone was full of provocation and disdain, and he seemed to completely ignore Xiao Chen's warning.

Xiao Chen smiled slightly, with a hint of coldness in his eyes.

"Okay, just remember what you said." His words were concise and powerful, as if he was telling the landlord that he would pay the price for his decision. Then, he waved his hand, motioning Fang Li and Fang Qingxue to follow him, and took their and Fang Li's things away from this place full of disputes.

The landlord looked at the backs of Xiao Chen and the other two, and the sneer on his face gradually became distorted. He spat and said viciously: "Bah! Threatening me, those who dare to threaten me, do you think I was scared?"

His voice was filled with anger and unwillingness, as if he was ashamed of being threatened by a kid.

Outside, the sun shines through the sparse clouds, casting mottled light and shadows.

Xiao Chen stood at the intersection of light and shadow, took out his mobile phone, and the light from the screen shone on his focused face.

"Fang Li," he said softly, with an unquestionable firmness in his tone, "I'll transfer 8,000 yuan to you, and I'll come to collect the deposit. I won't give it to you then. After all, you need the money more than I do, so take it first."

Fang Li was surprised when she heard this, and then she refused: "No, I can't take your money. You have helped us so much, how can I accept your financial assistance?"

Her tone was full of gratitude and uneasiness, and she unconsciously folded her hands together, looking a little embarrassed. Fang Qingxue also stood up and looked at Xiao Chen firmly:

"Fang Li is my sister, I can take care of her myself. Your money didn't come from the wind, every penny is hard-earned. Take it back, we can't let you bear such a loss for us. It will only benefit the landlord, which is really infuriating."

There was a hint of anger and helplessness in her tone, and she was obviously very dissatisfied with the landlord's behavior.

Hearing this, Xiao Chen smiled faintly, his eyes gleaming with confidence: "Give her a bargain? Don't worry, for this eight thousand yuan, she will have to pay ten times the price."

His tone was relaxed and confident, as if he had already made up his mind and had a plan for dealing with the situation. The sunlight shining on his face added a bit of heroism and composure to him.

Fang Li and Fang Qingxue looked at Xiao Chen, and a warm feeling welled up in their hearts. They knew that Xiao Chen was a trustworthy friend, and his promises were always so reliable. Although they still had concerns in their hearts, seeing Xiao Chen so determined, they could not help but nod and accept his kindness.

"You're not going to burn down her house, are you?" Fang Qingxue widened her eyes, full of disbelief and a hint of worry. She clenched her hands unconsciously, as if expecting Xiao Chen to give an answer that would reassure her.

"We don't do anything illegal, so don't worry about it. I will definitely get your deposit back." Xiao Chen smiled, and there was a bit of confidence and mystery in his smile. He patted his chest lightly, as if to prove his words with actions, and the doubts in the hearts of Fang Qingxue and her sister gradually dissipated.

Afterwards, Fang Li and Fang Qingxue looked at each other, their eyes flashing with trust and gratitude towards Xiao Chen, and then they turned and left with brisk steps, as if they had forgotten the deposit issue.

Xiao Chen slowly lit a cigarette and took a deep breath. Amid the smoke, his eyes became deep and focused.

He sat leisurely on a bench downstairs, his back against a sturdy sycamore tree, his legs casually crossed, patiently waiting for a certain moment to come. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves, dappled on his face, adding a bit of leisure and tranquility to the slightly tense atmosphere.

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Just over ten minutes later, the landlord ran downstairs in terror, his face covered with red rashes, as if he had been attacked by something unknown, and even his breathing became rapid and heavy. He kept scratching his cheeks with both hands, his face full of pain and confusion.

"Hey, what's going on?" Seeing this, Xiao Chen raised a playful smile, with a hint of teasing and curiosity in his tone, as if all this was within his expectations.

"You! Is it you who did this?" The landlord was not a fool. Looking at Xiao Chen's meaningful smile, he instantly thought of Xiao Chen's previous actions. A chill rose in his heart, and he asked in a trembling voice.

"You can't say that without any evidence. You can't frame anyone. But I can cure your disease. It's just a little expensive." Xiao Chen smiled. There was a hint of cynicism in his smile, but his eyes revealed an indescribable confidence.

He patted the landlord's shoulder gently, as if to comfort him, but also as if to remind him not to believe the rumors.

"How much?" the landlord asked nervously, his voice trembling slightly. It was obvious that he was both expecting and skeptical about the word "can be cured" proposed by Xiao Chen.

"Not much, 80,000 is about right." Xiao Chen said calmly, his tone was as relaxed as if he was talking about a trivial matter. However, this number was like a heavy hammer to the landlord, which shocked his heart. (End of this chapter)