My Ares Son-in-Law

The morning light is like a ray, gently pouring in through the gaps in the curtains, covering the quiet room with a layer of gauze.

The faint light flickers, like lively elves dancing in the air, adding a bit of freshness and warmth to this world.

Sophie woke up slowly in the soft light, and what came into her sight was Xiao Chen who was right next to her.

The way he sleeps is like a delicate painting, which makes people stare at him with bated breath.

The long eyelashes are like two delicate feather fans, casting a faint shadow under the eyelids. They tremble gently with the steady breathing, as if weaving a silent dream.

The high nose bridge outlines his three-dimensional and deep facial features, with smooth and strong lines.

Her lips were slightly pursed, as if hiding a faint smile, as if she was encountering something beautiful in a dream.

Sophie's eyes fell on his face infatuatedly. For a moment she was in a trance, immersed in this rare tranquility.

However, beauty is always fragile and can easily touch the hidden worries deep in one's heart.

Sophie's thoughts drifted uncontrollably, and the image of Jiang Meng snuggling in Xiao Chen's arms suddenly appeared in her mind.

That scene was like a sharp thorn that pierced straight into her heart, and a feeling of sourness spread instantly.

She thought of Jiang Meng's bright and lovely appearance. When she stood side by side with Xiao Chen, they looked so well matched, as if they were a match made in heaven.

Looking at herself, she couldn't help but feel a little confused in her heart, and wondered secretly: What position do I occupy in Xiao Chen's heart?
"If only time could stop at this moment..." She sighed softly in her heart, her eyes full of attachment and helplessness.

The future was like a thick fog, weighing heavily on her heart. She was confused and had no idea where the relationship between her and Xiao Chen would go.

Just as she was immersed in her own thoughts and daydreaming, Xiao Chen suddenly opened his eyes.

Those deep eyes were like the twinkling cold stars in the night sky, instantly attracting Sophie's full attention.

I saw a sly smile on his lips, with a hint of teasing and ridicule: "Little girl, what are you thinking about? Are you planning on how to 'kidnap' me away?"

Sophie was like a frightened kitten, her fur instantly standing on end.

She turned over suddenly, buried her face deeply in the quilt, and retorted in a muffled voice: "No! Don't talk nonsense!"

The voice came through layers of quilts, with a barely perceptible tremor and shyness, just like a child whose heart was touched, embarrassed and flustered.

Xiao Chen looked at her back huddled in the quilt and chuckled helplessly.

He just woke up and didn't want to make the girl angry. If he really pissed her off, he didn't know how she would deal with him later.

He coughed lightly to break the slightly awkward atmosphere: "I'm going to wash up."

After saying that, he stood up and walked towards the bathroom.

After a while, Xiao Chen, who had finished washing up, regained his usual calmness and composure.

He glanced at the time, turned to look at Sophie who was still hiding in the quilt, and said gently but firmly: "Let's go, I'll go with you today to visit the company you are doing business with. If I can cure his family's illness, it will be considered a small favor to you." There was an unquestionable power in his words, which made people feel at ease.

Hearing this, Sophie slowly poked her head out from under the quilt, her eyes full of surprise and emotion, and her originally tense nerves instantly relaxed.

"Okay!" Upon hearing Xiao Chen agree to go with her, Sophie's smile instantly blossomed like a spring flower, extremely bright.

She immediately turned around, trotted back to her room with light steps, and quickly washed up.

In the mirror, her eyes are bright, like a clear spring, full of anticipation and excitement; the upward curve of her mouth is like a crescent moon, revealing a hint of joy.

After fixing her hair and changing into some neat clothes, Sophie hurried downstairs and came to the car.

The two sat down, the driver started the engine, and the car sped towards the ancient city military hospital like an arrow.

Outside the car window, the trees on the roadside were rapidly receding like phantoms, and the scenery kept changing, but Sophie's heart had already drifted to the hospital, to the patient who urgently needed treatment.

During the journey, Sophie seemed to have opened her mouth and her words flowed like a gurgling stream.

She said with great joy: "Xiao Chen, you don't know that this patient is from the Ma family in the ancient city. His name is Ma Yuanhua, and he is a leader in the archaeological world! His status in the field of archaeology is like the brightest star in the night sky, illuminating the entire archaeological sky.

I heard that many major archaeological discoveries in the country were closely related to him. He was a core participant in the excavation of the world-famous Terracotta Warriors.

He is like a mysterious explorer, leading the team to explore in the mist of history and uncover the mysteries one by one."

Sophie became more and more excited as she spoke, gesturing in the air with her hands, as if she were there, participating in those great archaeological excavations.

Xiao Chen sat quietly aside, listening to Sophie's story, the corners of his mouth unconsciously raised, revealing a faint smile.

Looking at Sophie's overflowing enthusiasm and vitality, a warm feeling surged in his heart.

After Sophie paused for a moment, he spoke again, "He sounds like a remarkable person indeed. However, when doing archaeological work, it is inevitable to encounter some difficult and complicated diseases. Such diseases are really difficult for ordinary people to deal with. But don't worry, I can definitely cure the disease this time."

His tone was firm and confident, and his eyes were full of reassuring strength.

When Sophie heard this, a bright star flashed across her eyes. She nodded vigorously, her tone full of trust and reassurance, and said, "I knew you had a way! From the beginning, I was sure that as long as you were by my side, any problem could be solved. With you by my side, my heart feels as steady as the ground under my feet."

In a flash, they arrived at the Gucheng Military Hospital.

The hospital gate stands tall, grand and solemn. The heavy stone door is like a silent giant, silently telling the great mission of saving lives and healing the wounded.

When you step into the hospital, you see a crowd of people, but everything is in order. The medical staff are walking hurriedly with focused looks, and the patients and their families are waiting quietly for their treatment. Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner like a precisely running gear.

Xiao Chen looked at the luxurious decoration of the intensive care unit and couldn't help but whistled softly. He smiled and joked, "Wow, look at this ward. It's so spacious beyond imagination. It's much more luxurious than my living room. This horse expert is really famous and well-known. You can tell from the specifications of this ward!"

As he spoke, he slowly looked around. The facilities in the ward were impeccable and the decoration was exquisite like a work of art. Every detail, from the dazzling chandelier on the ceiling to the smooth tiles on the floor, showed high quality and extreme care.

Sophie lowered her voice, her expression as if she was telling a thousand-year-old secret, and said mysteriously: "Of course, Expert Ma is far more than a leader in the archaeological world. During a significant archaeological operation, he encountered a strange experience. It was that adventure that enabled the Ma family in the ancient city to rise from an ordinary, unknown family to prosperity, and he revitalized it single-handedly." (End of this chapter)