My Ares Son-in-Law

"This means that the Zhou Group has a significant voice on the global economic stage, and it can influence the direction of the global economy and affect the fluctuations of the international market."

Liu Jianming licked his dry lips, his throat bobbed involuntarily, and a deeper fear was revealed in his eyes. His voice trembled slightly: "But these... are not the most terrifying things."

"The most frightening thing is that the Zhou family's roots... run too deep."

"There are rumors that there are even more ancient and transcendent beings behind the Zhou family. These beings may be mysterious families that have been passed down for hundreds of years, or they may be secretive organizations with extraordinary power. Their foundation and power are far beyond what worldly wealth can measure."

"That is a kind of... power that transcends the rules."

"This power allows the Zhou family to stand firm in the face of various crises and challenges; it allows the Zhou family to manipulate everything with ease in a complex political and economic environment; it allows the Zhou family to ignore some conventional legal and moral constraints and achieve their own goals."

"Like a privileged king, everything in his domain must operate according to his will."

Martial arts family!

When these four words appeared in Xiao Chen's mind, he instantly understood the hidden connections behind many things.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, a sharp glint flashing in them, and thought to himself: the waters behind this vast and complex land of the Western Region are indeed many times deeper than those behind the ancient city.

In the ancient city, business competition may be relatively simpler, but in this western region, beneath the waves of commerce lie countless intricate forces and undercurrents.

The Zhou family, a behemoth that wields immense influence in the western business world, can manipulate countless competitors with ease. Behind them must be a powerful martial arts force, and it is even highly likely that a martial arts family is the true controller of the Zhou family.

After all, in this world that seems to be dominated by business rules, true power often lies hidden in the shadows, and the extraordinary strength and mysterious methods possessed by martial arts families can undoubtedly provide the Zhou family with a solid backing and a powerful deterrent in their business conquests.

Xiao Chen gently stroked his chin with his fingers, and the image of the War God Alliance quickly appeared in his mind.

The War God Alliance was a sharp blade he had carefully cultivated for many years, hidden in the shadows.

The members of the alliance are all highly skilled and powerful martial artists. They move through the darkness like ghosts, responsible for cutting down the vines and thorns that cannot be seen in the light, and clearing away all potential threats and obstacles for Xiao Chen.

Whether it's corporate espionage to steal secrets, malicious suppression from competitors, or even covert harassment from martial arts forces, there's no problem that the War God Alliance can't solve as long as it takes action.

However, Xiao Chen knew very well that the War God Alliance's role was limited to operating in the shadows.

To declare his return in the sunlight, in the treacherous world of business, to rightfully reclaim everything that belongs to his wife, to make the name of Xunjiang Group resound throughout the Dragon Kingdom, and even one day... to dismantle the Zhou family, relying solely on the War God Alliance is far from enough.

He needs another sword!

A sword that can expand territory, amass wealth, and build a business empire under the overt rules!
This sword must possess keen business insight, shrewd business acumen, and strong execution capabilities to overcome obstacles in a complex business environment and pave a bright path for Xunjiang Group.

His gaze, almost tangible, slowly fell upon Liu Jianming, who was still reeling from the shock.

At this moment, Liu Jianming's face was still as pale as paper, his forehead was still covered with cold sweat, and his eyes revealed deep fear and unease.

His body trembled slightly, his hands clenched tightly together, as if trying to calm himself down.

Xiao Chen silently assessed Liu Jianming in his mind. This man had been in business for decades, starting from nothing as a penniless young man. With his wisdom and courage, he struggled through the turbulent waters of the business world and eventually built the Jianming Group, a massive business empire.

He is well-versed in the rules of the business world, has a keen insight into market changes, and is able to accurately seize business opportunities and make correct decisions.

In business negotiations, he is shrewd and ruthless, often coming up with all sorts of ingenious tricks to achieve his goals, leaving his opponents defenseless.

What's even more remarkable is that Xiao Chen had given him a second chance at life.

They pulled Liu Jianming back from the brink of death, who was beyond saving.

Taking all these factors into account, Xiao Chen concluded that Liu Jianming was the most suitable candidate at present, and also... the only choice.

Xiao Chen remained silent for a few seconds, during which the atmosphere in the living room became unusually oppressive.

His knuckles tapped unconsciously on the smooth mahogany table, producing a rhythmic and low sound.

The sound echoed in the quiet living room, one beat after another, as if striking Liu Jianming's taut nerves.

Liu Jianming's body trembled slightly, and a hint of panic and unease showed in his eyes. He secretly glanced at Xiao Chen, but dared not look him in the eye. He could only lower his head and wait quietly for Xiao Chen to speak.

Finally, the rhythmic, low-pitched knocking, which seemed to strike at the heart, stopped.

The entire living room instantly fell into a suffocating silence, as if the air itself had frozen. Only the second hand of the wall clock ticked away, adding to the oppressive atmosphere.

Xiao Chen slowly raised his head. His eyes were sharp and bright, his gaze like a torch, as if it could penetrate a person's soul and pierce the depths of Liu Jianming's eyes.

His eyes held an undeniable authority and an indescribable mysterious power that made people afraid to look him in the eye.

After a moment of silence, he asked a question that seemed absurd yet possessed a certain fatal allure:
"Liu Jianming, what...is your ambition?"

Ambition?

These two words struck Liu Jianming's heart like a heavy hammer, causing his body to tremble slightly.

In his middle age, he felt like an old ship that had been adrift on the vast ocean for a long time, having experienced countless storms and life-or-death trials.

Ambition?

This word seemed to have long been covered in dust for him, buried deep in his memory by the sands of time.

He subconsciously wanted to laugh at himself, his lips curving upwards slightly, preparing to say something like "knowing one's destiny" or "maintaining the status quo" to mask the turmoil in his heart.

He had said these words countless times on countless occasions, as if they were second nature to him, and had become a kind of protective shield for him when facing the outside world.

However, when he met Xiao Chen's unfathomable eyes, eyes that seemed to hold the stars and the sea, the self-deprecating smile instantly froze on his lips, as if held down by an invisible hand, never to bloom again. (End of Chapter)