My Ares Son-in-Law

"I didn't see you when I woke up this morning. Where did you go?" Ling Xiao's tone was natural and calm, his voice deep and magnetic, completely different from the coldness he showed when facing He Haiyue.

The voice carried a hint of concern and inquiry, as if Zhou Keying's whereabouts were a very important matter to him.

Zhou Keying was clearly in a great mood when she saw Xiao Chen, and her already radiant smile became even brighter.

She naturally plopped down on the high stool next to him, her movements light and casual, close to him, as if she could feel his warmth and presence that way.

She even casually placed one hand on Xiao Chen's shoulder, their posture intimate and natural, as if they had spent countless days and nights together like this.

"Hmph, I have to find a way to earn some money to support myself, right?" She pouted slightly and said, pretending to be angry. She looked so cute that you couldn't help but want to reach out and pinch her cheeks.

"Who told you to be so heartless and not even offer to support me?"

"I just happened to receive an invitation to the auction here, so I came to see if I could find any good business opportunities."

"And you? What are you doing here?" She tilted her head, blinked her beautiful eyes, and continued with a hint of curiosity and teasing, "With your meager possessions, don't tell me you're here for tonight's auction too..."

The tone was full of doubt and mockery, as if it was certain that Xiao Chen had no ability to participate in the auction.

Xiao Chen's lips curled into a faint smile, a smile as fleeting yet captivating as a shooting star across the night sky.

A hint of confidence and mystery flashed in his eyes as he slowly said, "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, but I really am here to attend the auction."

The voice was calm yet firm, as if telling Zhou Keying that he possessed a hidden strength and power.

He Haiyue, who was sitting idly in the corner, was stirring her cold coffee unconsciously, glancing at Xiao Chen from time to time.

The conversation between Zhou Keying and Xiao Chen was like a clear breeze, entering her ears precisely and being heard by her.

At first, when He Haiyue saw Zhou Keying's extraordinary temperament and stunning beauty, she felt a faint sense of relief.

She had initially thought that this beautiful woman, whose temperament was as outstanding as a fairy descending to earth, was just like herself, curious about Xiao Chen's mysterious identity, and that was why she had taken the initiative to strike up a conversation, hoping to extract some valuable information from him.

He Haiyue even secretly planned that if this were to happen, she could learn a thing or two from this beautiful woman, and perhaps they could even work together to do something.

However, as their conversation deepened, He Haiyue's expression gradually turned grim.

She keenly sensed that the two had obviously known each other for a long time, and that their relationship was anything but ordinary!
Zhou Keying sat naturally next to Xiao Chen, close to him, with one hand casually resting on Xiao Chen's shoulder. The movement was so smooth that there was no affectation or awkwardness.

As for Xiao Chen, his eyes were full of tenderness and concern when he looked at Zhou Keying. The faint curve of his lips that occasionally appeared was like a sharp dagger, piercing straight into He Haiyue's heart.

The intimacy and naturalness in their gestures are clearly the kind of behavior only people who are extremely familiar and close can exhibit, and it is highly likely that they are in a romantic relationship.

He Haiyue felt a sudden "buzz" in her head, as if she had been hit hard with a stick, and she instantly realized the truth.

She finally understood why Xiao Chen had ignored her deliberate seduction and remained unmoved.

In Xiao Chen's eyes, his carefully dressed appearance probably looked like a clown performing clumsily. What a joke! He was always accompanied by such a stunningly beautiful woman with top-notch looks and temperament. Zhou Keying was like the most dazzling star in the night sky, while he himself was nothing more than a dim and insignificant pebble.

How could he possibly be interested in someone as ordinary as herself?

Thinking of this, He Haiyue felt a surge of anger burning from the bottom of her heart, rushing straight to her head.

She couldn't understand what she lacked compared to Zhou Keying.
In terms of figure, she is not bad; in terms of looks, although she may be slightly inferior, she is not so bad that Xiao Chen would look down on her so much.

For some reason, instead of feeling relieved after figuring this out, He Haiyue felt an even stronger surge of anger and displeasure.

The anger churned and roared in her chest, as if it were about to burst out of her body.

She suddenly stood up, and because the movement was so abrupt, the chair she was pulling over crashed to the ground with a loud bang.

Her face was a mixture of red and blue, like a spilled palette, extremely unsightly.

She bit her lip so hard it turned white, her eyes flashing with anger and resentment.

In the end, she could only stomp her foot in frustration, the sound echoing loudly in the quiet hall, as if it were her angry protest against this awkward situation.

Then, she twisted her waist and large hips in an exaggerated and somewhat comical manner, and quickly left the place that had made her feel so embarrassed, as if if she stayed any longer, she would be burned to ashes by that rage.

Seeing He Haiyue leave, Qin Lingling, who had been sitting to the side, suddenly felt like a giant light bulb, the bright light making her feel uncomfortable all over.

She gave an awkward laugh, unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes with her hands. Staying there any longer would be too embarrassing and tactless.

Her eyes darted around, and she quickly made an excuse to go to the restroom, leaving in a hurry. Her figure, like a frightened little rabbit, soon disappeared into the crowd.

Soon, the area, which was once bustling and attracting much attention, was filled with people coming and going, some talking in hushed tones, others eagerly anticipating the upcoming auction. But now, with He Haiyue and Qin Lingling leaving one after the other, only Xiao Chen and Zhou Keying remained.

At this moment, Zhou Keying leaned lazily against the soft chair back, tilted her head back slightly, and then slowly stretched.

Her movements were light and graceful, and as her body stretched, her beautiful curves were revealed. Her slender waist and pert hips were like a work of art carefully sculpted by nature, exuding a charming allure under the light.

She felt bored by the quietness around her. The lively atmosphere had dissipated, and the emptiness made her lose all interest.

So she turned her head, her bright and lively eyes looking directly at Xiao Chen, and asked with a hint of teasing and curiosity, "Are you serious?"

"Are you really planning to buy anything at today's auction?"

"How much money did you bring this time?"

"For an auction of this scale, you can't afford to spend too little money." (End of Chapter)