My Ares Son-in-Law

As their clothes fluttered, they inadvertently revealed a touch of captivating beauty. Yun Yuyan's flowing skirt and Zhou Keying's barely visible collarbone were a feast for the eyes of Xiao Chen, who was sitting at the dining table. He smiled slightly and secretly felt that this meal was exceptionally "worth every penny."

Just then, Xiao Chen's phone suddenly started vibrating rapidly in his pocket, the vibration sounding particularly abrupt in the noisy living room.

He frowned slightly, a bad feeling creeping over him, as if a dark cloud had quietly obscured the sunshine in his heart.

He reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone, which displayed an unfamiliar local number.

He hesitated for a moment, then pressed the answer button and held the phone to his ear.

On the other end of the phone, a young woman's voice, clearly trembling with tears and extreme panic, immediately came through.

The voice trembled so much it was almost incoherent, like leaves shivering in the autumn wind:
"Mr. Xiao... Mr. Xiao! It's me, Qin Lingling! I'm so sorry... so sorry to bother you... I... I really don't know who else to turn to... Please... please save my grandfather! He... he's dying!"

Her voice was filled with despair and helplessness; every word seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth, causing a pang of heartache to the listener.

Xiao Chen's expression instantly turned serious. He sat up straight, his eyes revealing a hint of solemnity.

He gently comforted her:

"Miss Qin, please don't be anxious. Tell me slowly, what exactly happened?"

Where is your grandfather now?

His voice was calm and powerful, as if injecting a shot of adrenaline into the flustered Qin Lingling on the other end of the phone.

Qin Lingling sobbed, speaking haltingly:

“My grandfather… he suddenly fainted… he’s at the First People’s Hospital of the city now… the doctors said… his condition is critical… they… they can’t do anything… I… I heard from a friend… that you are incredibly resourceful… you must be able to save my grandfather… so… so I took the liberty of calling you…”

Her voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible, but her earnest expectation and pleading were clearly conveyed through the phone.

Qin Lingling?
Upon hearing the name, Xiao Chen's heart sank slightly, as if a heavy stone had been pressing down on his heart.

He had vaguely heard some rumors at that lavish, bustling, and turbulent auction.

Those people whispered among themselves, their eyes darting around, their words suggesting that the Qin family seemed to have gotten themselves into serious trouble.

Some whispered that the Qin family had offended someone they shouldn't have in the business world, while others mysteriously said that there was a traitor within the Qin family. Various rumors were rampant.

But Xiao Chen only treated it as something to talk about over tea and didn't pay much attention to it at the time.

But he never expected that the situation would become so serious, even involving the life of the Qin family patriarch.

The Qin family patriarch, a man with a prestigious reputation who has been in the business world for many years, has now fallen into such a dangerous situation.

Based on his understanding of Qin Lingling's personality, this girl was usually gentle and soft-spoken, seemingly as delicate as a flower swaying in the spring breeze.

But deep down she is extremely resilient and has an indomitable spirit.

I remember once, the Qin family encountered a minor setback in their business and faced difficulties in cash flow. Everyone around them sighed and felt helpless. However, Qin Lingling quietly ran around, contacting various resources, and through her own efforts, she managed to secure a crucial investment for the Qin family, turning the crisis into an opportunity.

Therefore, unless she was truly driven to the brink of despair and reached a dead end, she would never have so distraught as to cry out to him for help.

Xiao Chen could almost see Qin Lingling on the other end of the phone, her face streaked with tears, her eyes filled with despair and helplessness, her hands gripping the phone tightly, her body trembling slightly with fear.

"Don't rush, tell me slowly, what exactly happened?"

"Where are you now?"

Xiao Chen's voice was steady and powerful, like a warm fire in winter, trying to soothe the other person's almost collapsing emotions. His eyes revealed firmness and concern, as if telling Qin Lingling that with him there, everything would be alright.

"I'm at home...the Qin family's old house! Mr. Xiao, my grandfather..."

Qin Lingling had only spoken half of her sentence when a loud, noisy commotion suddenly came through the receiver.

The sound was like a sudden storm, instantly shattering the original calm.

It seemed as if something had been knocked over, with a loud crash, followed by several stern reprimands, the reprimands sharp and piercing, as if they could penetrate one's eardrums.

"What are you doing! Stop it all!"

A man's voice roared angrily.

Then the call was abruptly disconnected, leaving only a rapid "beep beep" busy tone, which sounded like heavy hammer blows pounding on Xiao Chen's heart.

problem occurs!
These three words flashed through Xiao Chen's mind in an instant. His eyes became sharp and cold, as if he could see through the air in front of him and see the chaotic scene taking place in the Qin family's old house.

He suddenly stood up, his movements swift and decisive, the chair creaking as he did so.

His face instantly turned icy and stern, as if covered with a thick layer of frost, and the surrounding air seemed to be frozen by his aura.

He didn't have time to explain further, and only quickly said to Yun Yuyan and Zhou Keying, who were still playfully fighting:
"Something urgent has happened at the Qin family; I need to go there immediately!"

His voice was urgent and firm, leaving no room for doubt.

Upon hearing his words, Yun Yuyan and Zhou Keying immediately stopped their playful fight. Looking at Xiao Chen's serious expression, they knew that something important must have happened.

Yun Yuyan said with concern:

"Xiao Chen, be careful."

Zhou Keying nodded and said:
"Don't hesitate to ask if you need any help."

Xiao Chen nodded slightly, acknowledging their concern.

Then he grabbed the coat he had just taken off, and in his hands it felt like a battle suit, giving him strength and courage.

He rushed out of the house like the wind, his steps quick and powerful, each step seemingly on the beat of fate.

His figure quickly disappeared into the night, leaving only a whistling wind, as if it were a bugle call for him to go to the battlefield.

……

Half an hour later, the taxi slowly stopped in front of the Qin family's old house.

The driver glanced cautiously at Xiao Chen in the back seat through the rearview mirror and said softly:
"Sir, here we are."

Xiao Chen paid the money, opened the car door, and stepped out.

This is a large villa area, and each villa has its own unique style, exuding a rustic and profound atmosphere.

On ordinary days, this place is shaded by green trees, filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, and its tranquil and peaceful atmosphere seems to make people forget the hustle and bustle of the world.

However, the tranquility and peace of the past were completely gone, replaced by a suffocating tension and oppression. (End of Chapter)