My Ares Son-in-Law

Regret gnawed at Li Haojie's heart like a poisonous snake. He hated himself for being possessed by the devil at the last moment and making the wrong decision to betray Xiao Chen. It was also because of this decision that his son Li Lang died. This was a pain that he would never be able to make up for in his lifetime.

Anger, like a raging fire, continued to spread in his heart. He saw that the Cheng family and the Zhao family had led a large number of people to surround the Li family. The Li family was in danger at the moment, like a candle in the wind, which could be extinguished at any time and faced the edge of destruction.

The Li family no longer had the ability to resist. The only thing they could do was to transfer their assets and abandon their own power as required by the other party.

Otherwise, what awaits them is a dead end. Li Haojie stood in the hall of the Li family, looking at the panicked clansmen around him, his heart filled with despair and helplessness. He knew that the glorious era of the Li family was gone forever, and all this was caused by him.

In another corner of the city, high-rise buildings stand in a disorderly manner, and the hustle and bustle of traffic seems to be isolated by an invisible barrier in this quiet street corner.

Xiao Chen stood quietly under an old sycamore tree on the street. The sunlight shone through the gaps between the branches and leaves, casting patches of light and shadow on his body. He put his hands in his pockets, his eyes were deep and calm, and he locked onto Jiang Yixiu who was walking towards him from a distance.

Jiang Yixue was wearing a simple yet capable black suit, the slim cut outlined her slender figure. Her long, smooth hair fluttered in the breeze, but if you looked closely, her eyes were full of fatigue and loneliness, and her steps were a bit heavy.

When she came closer, Xiao Chen nodded slightly, a trace of concern flashed in his eyes, and he spoke softly, his voice gentle and with a hint of inquiry: "Is your family okay?"

Jiang Yixiu raised her head slightly, a bitter, almost self-deprecating smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and her eyes slowly swept around, as if she was recalling something, or as if she was lamenting the fickleness of fate.

Her voice sounded faintly, with endless helplessness and melancholy:

"When I rushed back, I was still a step too late. Most of the masters in the family who were usually so majestic and skilled could not escape the disaster. They fell in a pool of blood and lost their lives.

I tried my best and used all the methods I could think of, but I only managed to save a few core members of the family. Moreover, the business that the family had worked hard to manage for many years was swallowed up by the Amei Group like a hungry wolf.

It is not easy to revive the family business now. Every step is like trudging through thorns and full of hardships. "

At this point, Jiang Yixue seemed to be suddenly touched by something. She raised her head abruptly, looking straight at Xiao Chen with a sharp gaze, a hint of regret in her eyes, mixed with a hint of unwillingness to the reality:
"My dad is so regretful. The first thing he said when he saw me was that he regretted not cooperating with you. He originally wanted to play it safe, remain neutral, and stay out of it, thinking that this way he could avoid disputes and live a peaceful life.

Who could have expected that the Amei Group would be so ruthless and merciless, and would kill us, the families that once held a neutral attitude. "After hearing this, Xiao Chen shook his head slowly, frowned slightly, and a hint of helplessness flashed across his face. He lowered his head slightly, and spoke with a slightly apologetic tone and a hint of hesitation: "You won't blame me for not taking care of the Jiang family, right? After all, at that time... the situation was complicated, and the resources I could mobilize were limited, so I could only prioritize the safety of my allies. "

"Of course not!" Jiang Yixue shook her head decisively without even thinking about it, her eyes showing determination and understanding. She took a small step forward, looked directly into Xiao Chen's eyes and said, "These are all their own choices. It's normal for you to stick to your principles and only protect your allies. If I were in your position, I would probably make the same decision."

"I'm glad you understand!" Xiao Chen's tense nerves instantly relaxed when he heard that. He smiled as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders, and that smile was full of satisfaction.

In his heart, he always regarded Jiang Yixiu as a sincere friend. In his opinion, the understanding and trust between friends were extremely precious. He really didn't want to create even the slightest rift between the two of them because of the Jiang family's matter, which would destroy the deep friendship between them.

"How could I not understand? To be honest, I didn't help you much this time, but you generously gave me a big piece of cake. I can't express my gratitude enough."

Jiang Yixue winked playfully, a gleam of intelligence flashed in her eyes, and then she changed the subject, her expression became a little hesitant, she bit her lip slightly, and unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes with both hands, "By the way, Xiao Chen, can you accompany me to a place? Now the news of Amei Group's bankruptcy has spread all over the city. Some people know that I have obtained part of Amei Group's industry, so they want to discuss cooperation with me."

She paused, her eyes full of expectation, "That person was our Jiang family's former partner. If this cooperation can be successfully achieved, it will definitely be of great benefit to the recovery and development of the Jiang family. I know this request is a bit excessive, but..."

Before Jiang Yixue finished speaking, Xiao Chen had already raised his hand and waved it lightly in the air. The movement was casual and natural, as if he was dispelling an insignificant cloud. At the same time, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, outlining a faint smile, and that smile was like the warmest breeze in spring, gently blowing through people's hearts.

He spoke in a steady and somewhat leisurely voice, as if what he was talking about was not something that needed to be treated seriously, but just a trivial matter in life:
"Go ahead. I don't have any important matters to attend to right now. I've already dealt with all the thorny issues in East City. In a few days, I'll be on a new journey. If I can help you solve some small problems before I leave, it will make this time more meaningful and not wasted."

"You're leaving!" Jiang Yixue's lively eyes seemed to be struck by an electric current when she heard this, and a trace of astonishment and deep reluctance flashed across her eyes. The corners of her mouth, which had been slightly raised because of the conversation, suddenly collapsed like a kite with a broken string.

Her eyes were instantly filled with loss, as if the colors of the whole world dimmed a little at this moment.

Subconsciously, she took a small step forward, leaned forward slightly, and raised her hands unconsciously, as if she wanted to grab something vital, but at the moment when her fingers were about to close, she seemed to suddenly realize something, and slowly and weakly lowered her hands. (End of this chapter)