My Ares Son-in-Law

Liu Jianming had to consider this carefully, as it concerned his years of hard work and the future of the Jianming Group.

Xiao Chen quietly observed Liu Jianming's changing expressions, a subtle glint of wisdom flashing in his eyes.

He stared directly at Liu Jianming, his gaze sharp as a knife, as if he could see through every thought deep within Liu Jianming's heart.

After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke, uttering the shocking question that would make any business tycoon's heart stop:

"If I want this sword, I'll do it in a very short time..."

Xiao Chen spoke very slowly, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying immense force, as if each word bore the weight of his great determination and ambition.

"It would have the power to swallow the entire Zhou family conglomerate."

"Tell me, what does it need?"

The Zhou Group is a giant in the Chinese business world, with immense strength, deep roots, and a pivotal position in many fields.

To swallow it in a short time is simply a pipe dream, an almost impossible task.

Xiao Chen's question was like a bombshell, causing a stir in Liu Jianming's mind.

Liu Jianming's body jolted violently, as if struck by an invisible thunderbolt, and he stood frozen in place.

His eyes were wide open, like copper bells, and the color drained from his face in an instant, turning him deathly pale, like a sheet of paper drained of its life force.

He suddenly looked up, the movement so large it seemed he was about to snap his neck, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets as he stared intently at Xiao Chen's calm, almost indifferent face.

His face was like a bottomless ancient well, without the slightest ripple, as if the shocking topic he had just raised had nothing to do with him.

To swallow up the Zhou family conglomerate?!
And in a very short time?!
Countless thoughts flashed through Liu Jianming's mind in an instant. This was no longer arrogance; it was utter madness!
This is the most ignorant blasphemy against the entire western business community and even the economic landscape of the Dragon Kingdom!
The Zhou Group is a behemoth that has stood firm in the business world for many years, with its influence deeply entrenched and its tentacles reaching into every corner of the Chinese economy.

It is like an indestructible fortress, with profound heritage and powerful resources. How could it be easily shaken?
Xiao Chen actually dared to think he could devour it in a short time, which was more absurd than a fantasy!

An absurdly chilling sensation instantly froze his limbs and bones, making him feel as if he were in an ice cellar, his whole body shivering.

His throat tightened, as if gripped by an invisible hand, and he instinctively wanted to sneer out loud, to shatter this arrogant and delusional dream with the most cutting words.

In his view, Xiao Chen's idea was like a childish joke, completely unrealistic.

However, when his gaze met Xiao Chen's unfathomable, calm eyes, all his mockery instantly caught in his throat, turning into a chilling shiver that crept up his spine.

Those eyes were like two bottomless ancient wells, their depths unseen and devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

That wasn't the look of a delusional person; it was a terrifying certainty that was stating an established fact!
It was as if Xiao Chen could already see the scene after swallowing up the Zhou Group, and everything was under his control.

Liu Jianming swallowed hard, his mouth dry and bitter, as if he had swallowed a handful of sand.

His voice was hoarse and trembling without him even realizing it, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth: "Mr. Xiao...this...this is by no means an easy task!"

His body trembled slightly, and his hands clenched involuntarily, his knuckles turning white from the force.

He struggled to organize his thoughts, his brain racing, trying to dissect this insane goal and make the other party see the abyss within it.

"First, I need an incredibly powerful backer!"

"At the very least, they are influential figures who can reach the central government and whose words can decide the fate of the nation!" "The Zhou Group has extensive connections and deep relationships in both the business and political circles. They are like a towering tree with a complex and intricate root system."

"Otherwise, the Zhou family could crush us into dust with the mere flick of a finger!"

"We are like ants, utterly helpless in their presence."

His eyes were filled with worry and fear, as if he could already see the devastation of defeat.

He extended his second finger, which seemed to bear an immense burden, its tip trembling slightly, as if it would bend and collapse at any moment.

"Secondly, we need a... no, that's far from enough, we need a dark spear that can sweep away all enemies!"

His voice trembled with excitement, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying a sense of determination and ruthlessness.

"An underground force powerful enough to cover the entire West and strike fear into the hearts of all demons and monsters!"

“In this complex region of the West, while the rules on the surface are important, the forces behind the scenes are equally important.”

"Those forces hidden in the shadows are like a pack of wolves waiting for their chance to strike; if you are not careful, you will be torn to shreds by them."

"We must have a powerful underground force, a hundred times stronger than the former Black Phoenix Organization!"

"A thousand times!"

The horrific scene inside the Black Phoenix organization's stronghold involuntarily flashed through his mind.

It was a dark and damp place, filled with the pungent smell of blood and decay.

The walls were splattered with dark red blood, resembling a series of terrifying abstract paintings.

Corpses lay scattered on the ground, some with twisted limbs, others with unrecognizable faces, as if they were evil spirits crawling out of hell.

He witnessed the chaos and bloodshed firsthand, and the horror still haunts him to this day.

A chill swept over him again, and he couldn't help but shiver, his body trembling slightly.

"Third!" Liu Jianming's voice suddenly rose, like a dynamite that had been suddenly ignited, carrying an almost desperate tone, as if he wanted to shout out all his worries and fears through this one shout.

"We need a 'bombshell' big enough to detonate the entire market!"

"In today's fiercely competitive business world, it is impossible to gain a foothold without a highly competitive product."

"If we want to swallow up the Zhou Group, simply having a foothold is far from enough; we must have an absolute advantage."

"A core product that is disruptive, monopolistic, and capable of generating tsunami-like profits!"

"This product must be able to disrupt the existing market structure and leave competitors with no chance to fight back."

"It should be like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples and shaking the entire market."

"Moreover, we cannot rely solely on this one product; we must use it as the core to build a vast, diversified, and highly resilient business empire..." (End of Chapter)