My Ares Son-in-Law

In the bustling live CS venue, dazzling lights are intertwined with people's excited shouts, and the atmosphere is warm and tense.

After Xiao Chen confidently placed his bet, he casually put his hands in his pockets, raised his mouth slightly, and revealed a look of determination to win. He slowly found a place to stand, quietly waiting for the game to begin.

After a while, a staff member dressed in a neat uniform, with a kind face and a professional smile hurried to Jiang Yixiu.

He bowed slightly and said in a steady and clear voice, "Miss, everything is ready. We can start the competition. All the facilities in the venue have been debugged, the laser equipment has been calibrated, and the safety protection for the contestants is in place. We can start at any time now."

Jiang Yixue and Zhao Chunhua, who were originally immersed in the tense atmosphere before the game, suddenly came back to their senses. Jiang Yixue was biting her lips nervously, but at this moment, a gleam of light flashed in her bright eyes.

She turned her head slightly, looking at Xiao Chen with gentle but firm eyes, her hands unconsciously clenched into fists and placed them in front of her chest, and she shouted softly but powerfully: "Come on! I believe you can win!"

"Yes!" Xiao Chen nodded heavily, his eyes revealing a sense of determination and courage. He sorted out his equipment, took steady and powerful steps, and walked towards the battlefield filled with tension.

Each of his steps was extremely firm, as if he had already planned the route to victory in his mind.

On the other side of the venue, Zhao Chunhua had a serious expression, his eyes staring at Zhang Yu like sharp swords.

She put her hands on her hips and said in a serious tone, "Zhang Yu, go ahead and use all the strength you have accumulated in the field of live CS over the years to have a good fight and win a hearty victory!
Remember, you must not lose to that guy! Xiao Chen stole the limelight before, this time you must give him a slap in the face and vent our anger for us."

Zhang Yu nodded slightly, his eyes revealing a kind of determination and firmness. He turned around without saying a word, and walked towards the battlefield with steady and eager steps. His back looked so tall and resolute, as if he was carrying the honor and mission of the entire team.

From the moment he entered the venue tonight, Zhang Yu felt that his presence was too weak.

Xiao Chen always inadvertently reveals various amazing abilities, whether it is precise tactical analysis or keen observation ability, which crushes him time and time again.

Although Zhao Chunhua didn't say anything on the surface, Zhang Yu knew very well that with Zhao Chunhua's proud character, she must be extremely unhappy inside. She couldn't tolerate others being better than the people around her.

Now he has finally reached the live-action CS field that he is best at. He is like an awakened beast, igniting a strong fighting spirit.

He secretly vowed that he must use a thrilling victory to tell Zhao Chunhua that maybe he is really not as good as Xiao Chen in other aspects, but in real-life CS, he is the king and he has the absolute strength to dominate the battlefield.

He knew he had to win. This game was not only about personal honor, but also the key to his foothold beside Zhao Chunhua.

Given the tit-for-tat relationship between Zhao Chunhua and Jiang Yixiu, if he was completely crushed by Xiao Chen and even his best live-action CS could not save face for Zhao Chunhua, then he would become worthless in Zhao Chunhua's eyes.

He seemed to have already imagined that after the game, Zhao Chunhua would abandon him magnificently without hesitation. That cold, resolute look and contemptuous expression pierced his heart like a thorn.

He still has unfinished business to do and a carefully planned plan waiting to be implemented. He cannot leave Zhao Chunhua for the time being, because Zhao Chunhua is a crucial link in his plan. If he loses this backer, his plan may be delayed or even completely stranded. Therefore, he cannot lose this game, and he cannot afford to lose. He must go all out and use victory to protect his future.

At the end of the winding and rugged road filled with a faint smell of gunpowder, Xiao Chen's tall figure finally appeared at the entrance of the blue camp.

The flags fluttering in the wind in the distance did not seem to bring much warmth, and the uninvited guest was not greeted with the warm and wonderful welcome ceremony as imagined.

The looks from the team members in the camp seemed to freeze the air. Some were cold, with a kind of indifference and alienation; some did not hide the disdain in their eyes, as if silently mocking his arrival; even worse, the hostility overflowed like a substance, like a sharp blade, trying to repel him before he even took the first step.

Xiao Chen stopped and raised his head slightly. The cold wind ruffled the hair on his forehead.

In the crowd, deputy captain Lao Mao crossed his hands in front of his chest, like a cat ready to go yet also lazily.

He slowly walked in front of Xiao Chen, his eyes looking at him as if he was a child who had entered a forbidden area. He glanced at Xiao Chen lightly and said coldly:

"Kid, when the game officially starts, just stay in this corner and don't do anything. I will be in charge of the team. This is no joke. Just be a mascot and don't ruin everyone's fun."

His tone was calm, but his words were filled with unquestionable authority and contempt.

Xiao Chen's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile. He looked around calmly, and his mind instantly understood.

The reason these players didn't obey him was because they didn't understand his abilities. They were also afraid that he was new to the team and didn't know the rules, so he wouldn't give orders blindly and would drag down the entire team.

It seems that the previous captain must have been a person of outstanding ability and high prestige. They were accustomed to being led by a strong leader, so they were so repulsive to my arrival.

"Okay, I'd love to!" Xiao Chen's voice was clear and he was not angry at what the old cat said.

He shrugged indifferently, turned around and found a relatively quiet place where the sun could shine in, slowly lay down, put his hands behind his head, closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if the upcoming intense game had nothing to do with him.

For Xiao Chen, the battlefield is a place that cannot be more familiar to him.

He had survived many near-death experiences abroad, relying on his extraordinary courage and superb skills, on real battlefields filled with gunfire, blood, and death. The simulated competition before him was nothing more than an easy game to him.

He alone was enough to turn the tide in this game and solve all the problems. So let these players have fun first. If they could win easily, he wouldn't be too conspicuous. After all, he wasn't the kind of person who liked to be in the limelight.

Time passed quietly, and the atmosphere on the field became increasingly tense, like a taut bowstring. (End of this chapter)