My Ares Son-in-Law

A string of lustrous pearls hung quietly around her neck. The round pearls emitted a soft and warm luster, which complemented her fair and delicate skin, adding to her elegant and noble temperament.

She was naturally elegant and refined, exuding an innate sense of superiority in every gesture. However, at this moment, her face was covered with a thick layer of frost, and her once bright eyes had become cold and sharp, as if they could shoot out icy shards.

Xiao Chen only glanced briefly at the profile that resembled Zhou Keying's by about 50-60%. The delicate facial features and the hint of stubbornness revealed by the slightly upturned corners of the mouth were exactly the same as Zhou Keying's.

Combined with her imposing and accusatory demeanor, Xiao Chen immediately guessed her identity—Zhou Keying's aunt, Zhou Fenfang.

Before he came, he had heard Zhou Keying mention this aunt. It was said that she held a high position in the Zhou family and was always assertive. After meeting her today, he found that her reputation was indeed well-deserved.

Behind Zhou Fenfang, like two iron towers, stood two bodyguards in black suits, one on the left and one on the right.

They stood tall and straight, like ancient pine trees, exuding a chilling aura.

Both of them wore headsets, their ears constantly on alert, as if ready to receive any instructions from the outside world at any moment.

Their gazes were sharp as eagles, like two razor-sharp daggers, scanning back and forth in the living room, leaving no corner unchecked.

His temples bulged slightly, like two small hills, and his body was full of qi and blood. Every breath seemed to carry a powerful force, clearly indicating that he was a well-trained ancient martial artist.

Their skill level is already considered exceptional among ordinary people; most people are simply no match for them.

Xiao Chen's entrance was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly breaking the tense atmosphere in the living room.

The living room, which was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, suddenly seemed to be infused with an invisible vitality, and the atmosphere became subtle and tense.

Zhou Fenfang's gaze immediately swept over like a cold arrow, her eyes filled with scrutiny and criticism.

She looked Xiao Chen up and down, scrutinizing every detail, from his rather ordinary clothes to his unremarkable face and his somewhat youthful appearance.

When she saw Xiao Chen's simple attire, which contrasted sharply with her expensive Chanel suit, a hint of contempt and displeasure flashed across her well-maintained face. The slightly upturned corners of her mouth revealed a trace of disdain, as if she were looking at an insignificant ant.

Immediately afterwards, she let out a very soft snort from her nose. Although the sound was not loud, it was like a thunderclap, echoing in the quiet living room, full of mockery and contempt.

She quickly averted her gaze, as if even glancing at Xiao Chen was a waste of time. Her arrogant demeanor seemed to tell everyone that Xiao Chen was not worthy of being in her sight.

Then, she looked at her daughter, Zhou Keying, with a hint of concern in her eyes, but her tone was undeniably forceful and filled with deep dissatisfaction:
"Ke Ying, look at yourself now!"

"You've been staying in such a... such a dilapidated and cramped place for the past few days?"

"Look at this decor, this furniture, it all reeks of being old-fashioned, and the air here smells of poverty!"

Her voice was sharp and piercing, each word like a blade, stabbing Zhou Keying's heart.

Actually, this place isn't small at all; after all, it's a villa, with a total area of ​​over 200 square meters.

With its spacious living room, bright bedrooms, and exquisite garden, this is already an enviable mansion in the eyes of ordinary people.

However, compared to the Zhou family's mansion, it does appear rather shabby. The Zhou family's mansion covers thousands of square meters and boasts luxurious facilities such as a swimming pool, gym, and private cinema, resembling a palace. In comparison, this place naturally seems rather insignificant.

She tilted her head back slightly, her eyes filled with impatience. She raised her hand high and waved it wildly in the air. The movement was so exaggerated that it seemed as if she wanted to disperse non-existent dust around her, or as if she wanted to erase all the unpleasant scenes in front of her with this action.

She then continued to apply pressure, her tone so firm that there was no room for negotiation:
"Listen to me, stop being so temperamental."

"Your aunt is only doing this for your own good. What kind of behavior is it for a girl like you to stay in a place like this all day?"

"Your aunt can choose not to force you to return to the ancestral home immediately. After all, there are many rules there, and it's understandable that you might not be used to it at first."

"But you must at least move back to that villa in the old town!"

"That villa was carefully prepared for you. It has a good location, an elegant environment, and complete facilities."

"There are experienced butlers there who can arrange your daily life perfectly; and a group of well-trained servants who can meet your various needs at any time, so that you can get the care and quality of life you deserve!"

"Look at where you are now... what kind of place is this?"

"This is hardly a place for the eldest daughter of the Zhou family to live."

Zhou Keying's already tense face flushed slightly with anger, and the coldness and displeasure in her eyes intensified, like icy glints in the cold night, sending chills down one's spine.

She straightened her back without hesitation, meeting her aunt's piercing gaze without fear. Her voice, though clear and melodious, carried a stubborn strength, like a little lion that refused to submit.
"Auntie, I think this place is great!"

“Very comfortable!”

"Although this place doesn't have the luxurious facilities you mentioned, it has the warmth of home and the familiar atmosphere I feel."

"It's at least a thousand times better than that cold, empty villa you described, a place with only servants and no warmth!"

“There, I was like a canary imprisoned in a magnificent cage, without freedom or happiness.”

"It's very late, I need to rest. Please leave and don't disturb my life."

Yun Yuyan felt extremely uncomfortable sitting on pins and needles.

Her hands nervously twisted the hem of her clothes, her face flushed with embarrassment, like a ripe apple, turning red and white in turns.

Zhou Fenfang and Zhou Keying had been arguing for quite a while, their heated words clashing back and forth in the air like sharp swords, making her, an outsider and roommate, feel extremely embarrassed.

She knew perfectly well that she was an outsider in this situation, unable to offer advice or remain silent.

If they tried to intervene, they feared offending Zhou Fenfang, after all, she was Zhou Keying's aunt and held a significant position in the Zhou family; if they didn't intervene, they worried that the heated argument would hurt Zhou Keying and Xiao Chen, and even more so, that the conflict would escalate further. (End of Chapter)