My Ares Son-in-Law

Xiao Chen could even imagine Zhou Keying's current predicament.

Bearing the prestigious yet burdensome title of "Zhou's daughter," let alone the large and powerful conglomerates in the ancient city, even small businesses would probably not dare to hire her.

The Zhou family's influence in the ancient city is so deep and complex that it is terrifying. The network of interests involved is like a huge and complicated spider web, and one can easily get caught up in it and unable to extricate oneself.

Nobody wants to get involved in this mess, get themselves into trouble, and bring unnecessary problems and disasters upon themselves.

However, while others feared the troubles left behind by the Zhou family and those rivals lurking in the shadows, Xiao Chen was never afraid!
Xiao Chen has always acted with integrity and fearlessness, so how could he be intimidated by these so-called difficulties and dangers?

He looked at Zhou Keying's profile, which was still radiant even in adversity. Her delicate features appeared even more three-dimensional and moving in the twilight, but at this moment they carried a hint of stubbornness.

That stubbornness, like a burning flame, flickered in her eyes, as if declaring war on fate.

Xiao Chen suddenly felt a pang of heartache for her, a girl who had to bear so much pressure and pain; yet she also wanted to laugh, laughing at how she was clearly suffering terribly inside, but still had to pretend to be relaxed and carefree.

Without further hesitation, he walked towards Yun Yuyan's car. The car key in his hand gleamed with a metallic luster, as if it were a symbol of his decision.

He walked firmly to her side, stopped, and gently rubbed her slightly messy hair.

The strands of hair were wrapped around his fingertips, carrying a hint of warmth and softness.

He smiled slightly, his tone teasing yet unusually clear and firm, and said, "Okay, private care, is that right?"

"Excellent benefits, including meals and accommodation."

"Let's go back to the villa."

Zhou Keying was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing across her delicate face. Her long eyelashes trembled gently, like the wings of a butterfly fluttering.

She seemed completely unprepared for Xiao Chen's prompt agreement, without the slightest hesitation or refusal.

In her original plan, Xiao Chen might tease her a bit first, or he might seriously consider it before giving an answer.

But what she saw before her was completely beyond her expectations.

The hard shell that she had been putting on under her eyes cracked slightly, as if struck by a small pebble.

Through that gap, a hint of genuine bewilderment peeked out, like a lost fawn, bewildered in the darkness; at the same time, there was also a barely perceptible glimmer of light, like a twinkling star in the night sky, carrying a trace of expectation and warmth, quietly blooming in her eyes.

It took Zhou Keying a while to recover from this sudden surprise.

She gently pursed her lips, her lips curving upwards into a grateful yet slightly shy smile.

The two walked downstairs side by side, and just as they reached the back entrance of the hospital, a flashy red sports car came into view.

The sports car had a unique design and smooth lines. It shimmered brightly in the afterglow of the setting sun, like a burning flame, making it particularly eye-catching.

Yun Yuyan is always like this, she likes everything flamboyant and gorgeous, and this sports car is the best reflection of her personality.

Zhou Keying skillfully opened the car door and gracefully sat in the passenger seat.

Her movements were natural and fluid, with a familiarity she herself was unaware of, as if this was not the first time she had ridden in this car.

Xiao Chen then got into the driver's seat, started the engine, and the car emitted a low roar, like a beast about to be released from its cage.

Then, the car slowly started and entered the evening rush hour traffic. On the streets, vehicles flowed endlessly, like winding rivers, and their red sports car was like a speedboat in the river, weaving freely through the traffic.

"Aren't you going straight back?"

As Zhou Keying watched Xiao Chen turn onto another road, the opposite of the route she had originally thought she would take home, a sense of doubt welled up in her heart.

Her brows furrowed slightly, a hint of confusion in her eyes, as she turned to look at Xiao Chen.

"Ah."

Xiao Chen stared intently at the road ahead, his hands firmly gripping the steering wheel, his eyes resolute and confident.

His voice was deep and gentle as he explained, "You didn't bring anything with you when you left home, did you?"

"I always need to buy some daily necessities and changes of clothes."

"President Zhou's villa is decent, but he has to provide everything himself."

"We can't let you go there without even basic toiletries."

Zhou Keying was deeply moved upon hearing this.

She hadn't expected Xiao Chen to be so thoughtful, even considering these details.

She opened her mouth, intending to say, "Just buy whatever you need." In her current state of destitution, having a place to live was already a blessing, and she felt that she could make do with whatever she had for daily necessities.

But she swallowed the words back.

Her past spending habits are ingrained in her bones, making it difficult for her to utter the word "casual."

In her past life, the word "casual" never existed. She pursued the ultimate quality and perfection in every detail and every item.

She pondered for a moment, then named a boutique lifestyle store that was not far from Xiao Chen's villa but positioned as quite high-end: "Let's go to 'Yunqi'."

Although her voice was not loud, it carried an undeniable firmness.

Xiao Chen raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

He said nothing, but skillfully turned the steering wheel, and the car drew a graceful arc on the road, heading towards the "Yunqi" lifestyle center.

Xiao Chen was naturally familiar with Yunqi Lifestyle Center.

It is one of the most popular private shopping venues among the city's top wealthy elites. It operates on a membership system, and only those with distinguished status and substantial wealth are eligible to become members.

Everything inside is top-quality, with so many zeros after the price tags that they could dazzle the average person.

This place was indeed the "daily shopping spot" that only the young lady Zhou used to go to. For Zhou Keying now, shopping there might be a bit of a luxury, but Xiao Chen felt that it wouldn't hurt to let her relive her past life occasionally.

The car slowly drove to the magnificent entrance of Yunqi Lifestyle Center. Xiao Chen glanced around and, with his skilled driving experience and familiarity with the area, quickly found a suitable parking space and parked steadily.

He has always had a deep "awe" of accompanying women shopping. In his view, accompanying women shopping is simply a kind of "torture" without gunpowder.

The lengthy selection process, the endless trying on and testing, and the ever-present urge to buy something new all gave him a terrible headache. (End of Chapter)