My Ares Son-in-Law

But Sophie was always a little afraid of Xiao Chen. That fear was not because of his strength, but a kind of awe that came from deep in her heart, so she never really asked about his past.

"Oh, right! I encountered something!" Sophie suddenly seemed to remember something important, her eyes widened, and she said seriously: "This matter may be related to you.

I met a woman on the street of the ancient city before. She looked exactly like Lin Youya, as if they were carved from the same mold.

I thought I was seeing things, but after asking around, I found out that she was from the Chen family in the ancient city!"

"Are you sure?" Xiao Chen was concentrating on picking fresh ingredients in the fresh produce area. After hearing Sophie's words, he was suddenly struck by thunder. He froze in place in an instant, and the movements of his hands stopped abruptly.

His hands were clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force, his body was shaking slightly uncontrollably, and his face was filled with uncontrollable excitement and shock.

His thoughts instantly drifted back to the past.

At the beginning, Lin Youya had mentioned to him with a serious expression that among the people who came out of the mysterious spiritual realm, there were several women who looked exactly like his wife Jiang Meng, as if they were copied and pasted from her.

Whether it was their eyebrows, expressions, or the temperament in their gestures, those women were strikingly similar to Jiang Meng.

When Lin Youya talked about this, her eyes were full of confusion and worry, and Xiao Chen had always kept this matter in mind, but due to the lack of clues, he had never been able to delve deeper into it.

"Sure!" Sophie nodded heavily, with determination in her eyes.

She raised her chin slightly and continued, "I even did some research on this matter.

Although I am not as powerful and skillful as you, I have at least put in some effort and managed to find out some information.

That woman who looks exactly like Lin Youya seems to have disappeared recently, as if she had evaporated from the face of the earth, with no news at all."

Xiao Chen gritted his teeth, his jaws clattering, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "I may have to go to the Chen family!

No matter what, I must find out the truth of this matter.

If that woman is really related to Jiang Meng, I can’t just sit back and watch.”

His voice was low and powerful, like a vow bursting from his chest.

Sophie had expected Xiao Chen to have such a reaction, she sighed softly, with a hint of concern in her eyes: "I'll go with you.

The Chen family is a well-known and powerful family in the ancient city, with extensive family influence and profound heritage.

Let's not confront them head-on for now, so as not to alert them and possibly put ourselves in danger.

We have to use our wits and think long-term."

"Yes!" Xiao Chen nodded slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "This time, I will go as your personal bodyguard.

Anyway, this makes it easier for me to act. At some critical moments, I can also conduct investigations better without arousing too many people’s suspicion.”

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a faint smile, as if he had already thought of a response plan.

Sophie burst out laughing, her laughter was as clear and sweet as a silver bell: "Are you planning to pretend to be a pig and eat the tiger?
On the surface, he pretends to be my bodyguard and keeps a low profile, but in fact he is secretly plotting, and when the time is right, he will surprise me and dig out the truth."

She blinked mischievously, a playful look on her face.

Xiao Chen shook his head, his eyes became calm and deep, like a bottomless pool of water: "No, it's just that with this identity, it's easier to get the truth out. If I go there forcefully and put on an attitude of coming to question them, they will definitely be wary and guard against everything, and they may not tell the truth.

Only by appearing as an ordinary bodyguard can we make them relax their guard and reveal their flaws inadvertently."

Xiao Chen pushed the shopping cart and slowly turned to the fresh food area. His tone became relaxed, as if the heaviness and tension just now were just an illusion: "Can a living person be troubled by gifts?

Let’s go and buy some beef rolls first!
Let's have a good hot pot tonight, get enough rest, and then go meet the Chen family tomorrow."

He raised an eyebrow and a confident smile appeared on his face.

"Okay!" Sophie responded happily, jumping and following Xiao Chen like a carefree child.

As the sun sets, the sky is dyed a brilliant orange-red, like a beautiful painting.

The two of them carried large and small bags of food, talking and laughing as they walked back to the apartment.

As soon as you enter the house, a warm atmosphere hits you.

In the kitchen, the aroma of hot pot is rising, filling every corner of the room, making people salivate.

A lively variety show was playing on the TV in the living room, and laughter could be heard from the audience.

The newly bought sheets on the bed in the master bedroom were neatly made, soft and comfortable.

After dinner, both of them felt a little tired, so they went back to their rooms to rest.

Only this time, they didn't sleep in the same bed.

Sophie slept in the master bedroom and Xiao Chen slept in the guest room.

Xiao Chen thought that Sophie would not sleep like a loach at night, tossing and turning in bed, always groaning and disturbing each other's rest.

On the second morning, just as the sky was turning pale, the soft sunlight was like fine golden gauze, shining through the thin gauze curtains, casting tiny and lively spots of light on the clean floor, like broken diamonds scattered on the ground, sparkling with a subtle luster.

Sophie had already stood up. She sat on the sofa in the living room, holding the warm teacup tightly in both hands, her fingertips unconsciously stroking the wall of the cup. The delicate touch seemed to bring her a sense of security.

Her eyes followed Xiao Chen's back as he straightened his collar, her eyes full of worry. The worry was like a haze, gradually spreading over her pretty face, and it was evident in her words.

"Do you really want to go alone? How about I accompany you?" Sophie finally couldn't help but speak, with a hint of anxiety and uneasiness in her voice.

She leaned forward slightly, her body unconsciously tensed, as if as long as Xiao Chen agreed, she would immediately stand up and follow.

Xiao Chen buttoned the last cufflink with neat and elegant movements, as if he was completing a work of art.

He slowly turned around at the entrance, with a soothing smile on his face. That smile was like the warm sunshine in spring, warm and reassuring: "It's okay, the information you collected is very detailed, I know it.

Just stay at home and wait for me to bring back good news."

His eyes were firm and confident, as if he had everything under control.

Stepping out of the apartment building, the early spring wind still carries a hint of chill, like a naughty elf, blowing in with the chill, blowing the corners of Xiao Chen's clothes slightly. (End of this chapter)