My Ares Son-in-Law

Zhou Keying had just drunk red wine, and her skin still carried a faint aroma of it. Like a lost little bird, she had finally found a safe harbor to rely on.

She tried to grab Xiao Chen with both arms, as if afraid he would suddenly disappear.

Immediately, the arm, fragrant with the scent of red wine, lunged at Xiao Chen without warning!

Xiao Chen's mind went blank for a moment, as if time had stood still.

His eyes widened, filled with shock and confusion.

What...is going on?
In his memory, the Zhou family's daughter, known for her aloofness and elegance, had always been high and mighty, cold as ice, and kept a certain distance from everyone.

But now, she actually took the initiative to throw herself into his arms, which caught him off guard.

If it were any other man, he would certainly not be able to resist such a charming and lovely beauty.

No, it should be that they would never refuse such a good thing. After all, Zhou Keying is a top beauty in the western region. If a beauty throws herself at you, anyone who refuses would be an absolute fool.

Moreover, the Zhou family, to which Zhou Keying belongs, is one of the top families in the western region. Once a woman like that takes a liking to someone, the future will be one of endless wealth and glory.

But Xiao Chen is different.

He also loves beautiful women, but he loves his wife even more.

He is a man who can control himself.

Zhou Keying is a good girl, but he has a wife and loves her very much. Since he can't give Zhou Keying a definite future, he can't ruin her reputation here.

In a state of intense shock and dazedness, his immortal power surged within him.

Reason instantly replaced impulse; he knew he couldn't continue indulging like this.

He loved Jiang Meng; that feeling was deeply rooted in his heart and something he could never betray.

So he suddenly pushed Zhou Keying away. The action was somewhat sudden, but it was undeniably resolute.

"Well……"

Zhou Keying let out a soft moan, her voice filled with astonishment and confusion.

She was a little embarrassed by Xiao Chen's sudden push, and her originally rosy cheeks turned even redder, like ripe apples.

At the same time, a feeling of grievance quietly rose in her heart. She didn't understand why Xiao Chen would suddenly push her away, when they had been so intimate just moments before.

But then, for a fleeting moment, she seemed to sober up a bit and realize something. After all, Xiao Chen had told her before that he was a married man. Although Zhou Keying had taken it as just Xiao Chen making things up to reject her, it was still something he had said.

Now it seems that this might actually be true.

Thinking of this, her eyes immediately reddened, and she didn't know what expression to put on her face. There was grievance, embarrassment, confusion, and even a trace of helplessness. At this moment, her feelings were a mixture of emotions that were hard to describe.

Xiao Chen didn't know what to say for a moment. He looked at Zhou Keying, who was in a somewhat disheveled state, and felt a mix of emotions.

He loves Jiang Meng, that's an undeniable fact, but was his behavior towards Zhou Keying just now somewhat cruel?
After all, Zhou Keying did this because she was drunk.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something to ease the awkward atmosphere, but he didn't know where to begin.

at this time--

"Wow..."

The crisp sound of a door lock opening came from the direction of the bathroom, followed by the sound of Yun Yuyan humming a song as she walked by.

The singing was light and lively, like a cheerful little bird flitting through the room. Yun Yuyan hummed the song as she walked out with light steps, completely unaware of the tense and awkward atmosphere in the living room.

Upon hearing the voice, Zhou Keying stiffened abruptly. She tried to calm her racing heart, which felt as if it were about to leap out of her throat.

She hurriedly reached out to tidy her somewhat disheveled long hair and skirt, trying to make herself look less disheveled.

She dared not look into Xiao Chen's eyes again; his gaze seemed to hold too much for her to bear.

Her voice trembled slightly, though she tried to remain calm as she spoke.

"Just now... just now was an accident."

"I've had too much to drink, my mind isn't clear..."

"You, you'd better forget about it."

After saying that, without waiting for Xiao Chen's response, she turned around almost as if fleeing, her steps hurried and flustered.

She rushed back to her room and slammed the door shut, the sound echoing loudly in the quiet room.

Leaning against the cold door, Zhou Keying seemed to have all her strength drained away. Her delicate body slowly slid down, and she finally curled up and squatted on the ground.

She buried her burning cheeks between her knees, hugging her legs tightly with both hands, as if that would give her some sense of security.

Her shoulders trembled slightly, and a soft sob escaped her throat, a sound filled with pain and helplessness.

She didn't know why she did such a thing, how to face Xiao Chen in the future, or what her future held.

After a long while, Zhou Keying's body, which had been tightly curled up, moved slightly, as if she had finally mustered up the courage, and she slowly took out her phone from her pajama pocket with trembling hands.

Her fingers trembled slightly with nervousness and excitement, and it took her a lot of effort to unlock the screen.

The moment the phone screen lit up, an unread message from someone whose contact name was "Father" caught my eye.

That brief message was like a cold, sharp knife, piercing straight through all her pretense and forced strength.

The wedding date has been set.

"Ke Ying, this matter concerns the survival and prosperity of the family, and you cannot act willfully."

"You should understand what kind of disaster this will bring to the Zhou family if you refuse this marriage."

"To be able to marry the future leader of that family, a martial arts genius who has already stepped into the Heavenly River Realm at the young age of twenty-four, is already a great honor for you and the Zhou family."

Zhou Keying stared intently at every word on the screen, as if trying to etch them into her heart.

Her eyes were filled with anger, resentment, and despair. Her nails were digging into her palms with all her might, but the sharp pain was nothing compared to the agony in her heart.

She didn't understand why her marriage had to be a sacrifice to her family's interests, and why she didn't even have the right to choose her own happiness.

Finally, with trembling fingers, she slowly pressed the delete button, completely erasing the message from her phone, as if this could erase the established fact and make it seem as if none of it had ever happened.

However, the tears she had been holding back for so long burst forth uncontrollably, silently sliding down her cheeks and soaking her nightgown.

She hugged herself tightly, her body trembling slightly from crying. Her lonely and helpless appearance was heartbreaking to see.

Xiao Chen, on the balcony, had no idea what was happening behind the door, or the cruel fate brought about by that text message. (End of Chapter)