My Ares Son-in-Law

The whole world seemed to fall completely silent at that moment.

All the surrounding sounds disappeared, leaving only Chen Ziyan's heavy breathing and soft sobs.

She stood there blankly, her eyes empty and lost, as if her soul had been blown away by the slap.

She couldn't believe what was happening before her eyes, couldn't believe that she would suffer such humiliation.

Chen Ziyan's mind went blank, as if she had been swept away by a sudden blizzard, and all her thoughts and consciousness were frozen in that endless whiteness.

She felt as if her soul had left her body, floating in mid-air, staring blankly at everything happening before her, unable to react in any way.

Time has stood still.

At that moment, the world around her seemed to be paused; all sounds disappeared, leaving only her own rapid and weak breathing echoing in the silent space.

All the humiliation, anger, fear... those emotions that had been churning in her heart like a surging tide were shattered by this hard slap.

Like after a violent storm, the once turbulent sea became as calm as a mirror, leaving only an endless, utter emptiness and deathly stillness that made her soul tremble.

On the land of...ancient city...someone actually...dared to slap Chen Ziyan?!
Chen Ziyan?
The name kept echoing in her mind, as if carrying an unbelievable sense of absurdity.

Chen Ziyan from the Chen family of the ancient city?

That eldest daughter of the Chen family, whose every stomp of her foot could shake the ancient city?

Who is she?
She was the apple of the Chen family's eye, the queen of this city, and the object of everyone's admiration, respect, and flattery!

From childhood to adulthood, she was always pampered and cherished, a true princess.

Her life was like a glamorous fairy tale, with everyone around her doting on her and obeying her every word.

Every request she made was fulfilled without hesitation; every smile she gave was met with countless praises and flattery.

Let alone hitting her, no one dares to say even a harsh word to her!
She is like a dazzling pearl, set in the crown of the ancient city, radiating a brilliant light that makes everyone look up to her.

She was born to be high above others and to have the right to look down on all living beings; this was a truth she had believed in since childhood.

But now...

A burning pain shot through her cheeks, as if a fire was raging, constantly searing her skin and reminding her of the humiliation she had just suffered.

The sweet, metallic taste of blood dripped slowly down her chin, staining her expensive clothes and forming glaring blood flowers.

And the resounding slap, like a brand of shame, echoed in her ears, replaying in her mind again and again. Each time it played, her heart felt like it was being cut by a knife, the pain so intense she couldn't breathe.

All of this was tearing her pride apart, trampling on her dignity, and shattering everything she once possessed.

Everything she was so proud of seemed as fragile as a soap bubble in front of this man named Xiao Chen.

She once thought that her identity, status, and wealth would allow her to do whatever she wanted in this world and make her invincible forever.

But now, this man has shattered all her fantasies in the simplest and most direct way.

He was like an insurmountable mountain, standing in front of her, making her feel incredibly small and powerless.

"Chen Ziyan," Xiao Chen's voice, cold and devoid of any human emotion, like the whisper of death, clearly penetrated her buzzing ears.

The voice was like a sharp dagger, piercing straight into her heart, making her shiver involuntarily.

Every word felt like an icicle piercing her bone marrow, filling her with a chill from head to toe.
"If I hear another word uttered from your filthy mouth, I won't hesitate to make you, and the Chen family behind you, disappear from this world right now."

Chen Ziyan's body trembled uncontrollably. She looked at Xiao Chen in horror, her eyes filled with fear and despair.

She wanted to speak up, to scream, to threaten the man and make him know the consequences of offending the Chen family.

However, it was as if something was blocking her throat, and she couldn't make a sound.

She knew this man wasn't joking; he truly had the ability to do everything he said he would.

At that moment, she finally felt the threat of death and realized her own insignificance and fragility.

She could only stand there, stunned, letting fear and despair completely overwhelm her.

The moment the words fell, it was as if an invisible pressure was suddenly released, and the terrifying force that had been gripping her throat vanished abruptly!
The force vanished so quickly, like a sudden gust of wind stopping, instantly freeing Chen Ziyan's throat from its tight constriction.

Before she could even savor the sudden relief, a tremendous, irresistible force suddenly surged through her!

The force was like an angry beast, crashing into her with overwhelming momentum.

Chen Ziyan felt her body fly backward uncontrollably, as if she were being tightly grabbed by an invisible hand and then forcefully thrown out.

"what--!"

Chen Ziyan let out a short, terrified scream, a sharp and piercing sound that seemed to tear through the silent air.

Her hands flailed wildly in the air, trying to grab onto something to steady herself, but it was all in vain.

Like a kite with a broken string, he was sent flying through the air in a pathetic arc before being violently flung away!

"Bang!!!"

A heavy, muffled thud echoed through the parking lot like a thunderclap!

The sound was like a heavy judgment from fate, proclaiming her tragic fate at this moment.

Chen Ziyan fell awkwardly onto the cold cement ground three meters away!

The hard ground, like a cold iron plate, mercilessly met her body.

The immense impact was like a surging wave, instantly engulfing her entire body, making her feel as if her internal organs had shifted and her bones were breaking apart in excruciating pain!

The pain felt like countless needles piercing her body at the same time, causing her to let out a painful groan.

Her expensive suit, which was originally her pride and the capital she used to show off in front of others, was now mercilessly torn by the rough ground.

The exquisite fabric, worn and tattered from friction, mirrored her shattered dignity at that moment.

The stockings were torn in several places, revealing abrasions on her knees and elbows. Blood seeping from the wounds stained the white stockings, making the scene particularly shocking. (End of Chapter)