My Ares Son-in-Law

Xiao Chen's effortless and casual crushing made Zhou Hao's boasting seem utterly ridiculous, and instantly dispelled the grievances and frustration in her heart, leaving only a deep sense of gratitude and peace of mind.

"What is your relationship with Qin Xianglan...?" she couldn't help but ask again, her eyes full of curiosity. "She seems to treat you very respectfully."

“Friend,” Xiao Chen said calmly, his tone still composed. “I helped her with some troubles in the past, that’s all.”

He didn't elaborate on what those troubles were, nor did he boast about his abilities, and Zhou Keying didn't press him further.

She knew that Xiao Chen had many secrets, and there was no point in asking him if he didn't want to talk about them. Besides, she trusted Xiao Chen; no matter what his identity was or how many secrets he had, he would protect her.

"You should go with Sister Yuyan, I don't have time."

Zhou Keying shook her head, took out an invitation from the envelope, and handed it to Xiao Chen, her eyes filled with tenderness. "I still have a lot of documents to organize. The cooperation project with Dansheng Group cannot be delayed."

After saying that, she clutched the remaining invitation, turned, and walked up the stairs. Her steps were much lighter, and the annoyance on her face disappeared, replaced by a faint smile. She reached Yun Yuyan's room and gently knocked on the door.

"Yu Yan, are you there?"

Zhou Keying's voice fell softly outside the door, carrying a gentle smile.

"Yes!" Yun Yuyan's clear voice immediately answered from inside the door, and the next second, the door was suddenly pulled open.

She immediately noticed the dark blue envelope in Zhou Keying's hand. The envelope was of excellent quality, with subtle dark patterns, exuding a sense of luxury. She blinked curiously and quickly asked, "What is this? It looks so exquisite."

Zhou Keying didn't keep her in suspense and handed her the envelope with a smile: "You'll know once you open it yourself."

Yun Yuyan took the envelope and opened it with great curiosity. When she saw the two gold-embossed and silver-plated invitations, she froze instantly, her breath catching in her throat.

"A VIP invitation to the Wanbaoge Auction?!"

"My God! Keying! Where did you get this?! Do you know how hard it is to get this? Even a regular invitation is hard to come by, let alone a VIP seat, which is only for the real big shots!"

"Xiao Chen gave it to me." Zhou Keying smiled. "I don't have that kind of ability. The invitation I prepared for you wasn't as good as this, and Zhou Hao even snatched it away."

"Xiao Chen gave it to you?!"

Yun Yuyan was even more surprised. "How could he get this? Does that guy know some big shot? How could he have such great abilities? Even my dad couldn't get an invitation from Wanbaoge after pulling several strings, and he just casually produced two VIP tickets?!"

"That guy is definitely hiding a huge secret, it's a pity he won't tell us."

“He said he knows Qin Xianglan and had helped the Qin family with some things before. This was personally delivered by Qin Xianglan. I noticed that Qin Xianglan seemed particularly respectful to Xiao Chen. I don’t know why, but it’s definitely not as simple as just helping with a small favor,” Zhou Keying explained with a smile.

She was actually a little confused. Qin Xianglan, such a cold and aloof woman, seemed to show a clear sense of awe when she met Xiao Chen.

This must be something Xiao Chen did that made Qin Xianglan feel both fear and admiration.

But since Xiao Chen didn't say, she had no way of knowing.

Yun Yuyan was incredibly excited: "So that's how it is! Xiao Chen just loves to surprise people, you know? I've been dreaming of going to the Wanbaoge auction! I thought I'd never have the chance!" "Ke Ying, do you know what was auctioned at the last Wanbaoge auction? It was a string of eighteen beads made of Hetian jade from the Qing Dynasty. The texture was warm and smooth, and the carving was exquisite. I saw it in a magazine and craved it for a whole year, but unfortunately, back then we didn't even have an invitation, so we didn't even have the right to take a look!"

"This is great! This is a VIP invitation, which carries much more weight than ordinary invitations. I can finally go to those kinds of events!"

"Alright, alright, don't get excited." Zhou Keying gently patted her hand and comforted her with a smile, "There's still a week left, plenty of time to prepare, and then you'll be able to see those treasures with your own eyes."

How could I not be excited!

Yun Yuyan jumped up from the bed and hugged Zhou Keying tightly, almost choking her. Her voice was full of admiration.

"Ke Ying! Xiao Chen is amazing! How many more skills does he have that I don't know about? He usually seems quiet and ordinary, but he always surprises us with such a big move. He's a hidden master!"

"That guy, we've known him for so long, but we still can't figure out what kind of person he really is."

Zhou Keying was being held by her, her gaze gently passing over her shoulder and landing on the garden outside the window.

"As long as he cares about us, isn't that enough?"

Xiao Chen stood under an osmanthus tree, his posture upright, his hands in his pockets, looking at something, his expression calm and indifferent. The light of the setting sun fell on his hair and shoulders, outlining a soft profile, yet exuding a sense of aloofness that kept strangers at bay.

How many more abilities does he have that she doesn't know about?
Zhou Keying had asked herself this question many times.

From the first time he saved her, to easily dealing with Huang Dabao and Liu Yanqiu, and then casually obtaining two VIP invitations to Wanbaoge that even the Zhou family could only dream of, every move he made brought her unexpected surprises, making her increasingly unable to understand this man.

Every time, the answer is... I don't know.

But she knew one thing in her heart.

No matter how capable he was, no matter how many secrets he hid, no matter what his identity was, he never disappointed her.

Not even once.

That night, Yun Yuyan couldn't sleep at all.

Before dawn, when the first hint of light appeared on the horizon, she was already sitting in front of her dressing table, repeatedly examining her makeup in the mirror, showing no signs of sleepiness whatsoever.

I carefully applied foundation again and again, striving for a flawless finish; I applied and wiped off my lipstick repeatedly, trying several different shades, and finally chose a gentle mauve color that made me look elegant and radiant, with a healthy glow.

Her wardrobe was practically turned upside down; dresses, suits, and formal wear piled up all over the bed like a small mountain.

She tried on one dress after another, repeatedly gesturing in front of the mirror, agonizing over the decision for over half an hour, before finally choosing a misty blue knee-length dress with a thin silver belt around her waist to accentuate her slender figure. She paired it with a pair of off-white high heels, exuding a gentle and elegant charm.

This outfit cost her almost half a month's salary, but she didn't mind at all... Today was her first time attending such a high-end auction as Wanbaoge as a formal guest, and it was worth her giving it her all. (End of Chapter)