My Ares Son-in-Law

The brocade box was slowly opened.

In an instant, it seemed as if moonlight flowed out, and the soft and cool halo instantly attracted everyone's attention.

It was a necklace.

The necklace is made of the purest platinum, intricately woven like laurel branches and leaves.

The pendant, however, is the source of all the brilliance: it is a perfectly sculpted crescent moon, made of neither gold nor jade, and its entire body presents a warm and restrained milky white color, as if it has gathered the brightest moonlight in the night sky.

The crescent moon's arc is exquisitely elegant, its tip adorned with a tiny yet dazzling blue diamond, like a star hooked by the new moon. Light and shadow flow naturally across the crescent's surface, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura that is breathtaking.

It lay quietly on a black velvet cushion, unlike any mortal jewelry, more like a sacred object from a distant starry sea, aloof and independent.

"what……"

Zhou Keying suddenly covered her mouth with her hand, letting out a short gasp, her delicate body trembling uncontrollably. Her eyes instantly reddened, and tears that had been accumulating for a long time burst forth, rolling down in large drops, dripping and splashing onto the crescent moon, creating tiny shimmering reflections, like stars weeping.

The Chapter of Moonlight! It's the "Chapter of Moonlight"!
The moment Zhou Fenfang saw the necklace, she was stunned, and tears streamed down her face. She stared in disbelief at the crescent moon, then abruptly turned her head to look at the head of the guest seats.

There, an elderly man with white hair, who had been supported by a servant, had stood up at some point. His hands, covered with age spots, trembled violently, and the sandalwood cane he was using tapped the ground with a hurried "thump-thump" sound.

The old man walked unsteadily but with unusual determination toward the center of the stage. His eyes, which had been somewhat cloudy, now shone with an astonishing light as he stared intently at the necklace.

“It’s…it’s it…there’s no mistake…it’s the ‘Moonlight Chapter’…the old man’s ‘Moonlight Chapter’…” The old man walked closer, extending his withered fingers, wanting to touch it, but then stopped in mid-air as if afraid of desecrating it, his voice choked with emotion, filled with endless reminiscence and excitement, “This is what he…he pursued all his life, the thing he promised to give as Ke Ying’s engagement gift…”

Zhou Keying never imagined that she would see the "Chapter of Moonlight" again in her lifetime!
Her grandfather was a martial artist and an explorer who devoted his life to searching for the treasure map of the Moonlit Chapter after obtaining it.

Later, he actually found it.

This Moonlit Chapter is not only a beautiful decoration, but also a magical artifact with powerful defensive capabilities. As long as one wears it, it is virtually impossible to be killed in this mortal world.

Even if it gets hit by a large truck, it's likely the truck that will be damaged.

Unfortunately, Zhou Keying's grandfather was murdered the day before he was to give the item to her, and the item was lost to the world.

The Zhou family, including Zhou Keying, have been searching for this necklace.

Not long ago, I learned that this thing had fallen into the hands of a powerful force in the United States. In the eyes of others, the Zhou family was nothing more than an ant, not worth mentioning.

They felt they would never get the item back in their lifetime, nor would they ever find out the cause of the old man's death.

However, today, they saw the Moonlit Chapter again.

The name was actually given by the old man; its original name is now lost to history. The old man once said, "My Keying is like the new moon in the sky, both serene and gentle. Let's call this necklace 'Chapter of Moonlight'..."

Now, the "Chapter of Moonlight" has not only been found, but it is so perfect that it lies quietly in her hand.

Because of Xiao Chen.

Zhou Keying raised her teary eyes and gazed deeply into Xiao Chen's eyes. Those eyes, usually clear or sharp, were now filled with a gentle ocean that she could immerse herself in.

"Do you like it?" Xiao Chen asked softly, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"I love it... I love it so much... I love it so much!" Zhou Keying nodded vigorously, tears streaming down her face. Her voice was thick with nasal tone, yet incredibly clear and firm. "This is the best, the most precious gift I've ever received in my life! Without a doubt!"

She felt her heart completely filled with a burning, overflowing emotion. All the previous grievances, helplessness, and coldness were washed away by this warm current. The whole world seemed to become bright and warm because of the man before her and the necklace she had found again.

Most of the people below couldn't see what was inside the brocade box due to the angle; they could only see the flowing moonlight and Zhou Keying's tearful expression. But Zhou Keying's words, "The best, the most precious," and her undisguised tears of joy, were enough to say everything!
The contents of that brocade box are of immeasurable value!
The key point is that it completely touched Zhou Keying's heart!
"What kind of treasure is it? I'm so anxious!"

"Judging from Miss Zhou's reaction, she must be priceless!"

"Can't you let us see for ourselves?!"

The audience was buzzing with discussion, their curiosity piqued to the extreme, like a hundred claws scratching at their hearts.

However, the next second, all the noise and discussion were suddenly cut off as if by an invisible hand!

The entire banquet hall fell into a deathly silence!
Everyone's eyes widened, their pupils contracted sharply, and they stared intently at the center of the stage, as if they had witnessed something that could never happen!

Because, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Zhou Keying, the top socialite of the western region known as the "Iceberg Snow Lotus" and who never showed any favor to any suitor, actually... actually pounced on the young man named Xiao Chen like a fluttering butterfly!

Then, under the gaze of countless horrified eyes, she stretched out her slender, fair arms and grabbed him tightly and forcefully!

God!
What did they see? !

Zhou Keying! The undisputed leader of the three beauties of the Western Region's high society! Her family background, looks, and talent are all top-notch! More importantly, she is already engaged to the pride of the Lü family and is the rightful fiancée of the Lü family!
But now… she actually… she actually took the initiative to get close to an unidentified man in front of almost half of the prominent figures in the western region?!
This is shocking enough to ignite the entire upper class of the Western region!
However, before everyone could recover from the shocking embrace, Zhou Keying's next move was like pouring a ladle of ice water into a pot of boiling oil, instantly causing the entire banquet hall to explode!

"Om-"

Blank!
Everyone's mind went completely blank!
Zhou Keying stood on tiptoe, her stunningly beautiful face still glistening with tears. She closed her eyes and gently, yet with unwavering determination, pressed her love onto Xiao Chen's forehead!

Holy crap?!
Xiao Chen was completely dumbfounded. (End of Chapter)