My Ares Son-in-Law

Xiao Chen paused for a moment, then continued:

"Moreover, once the War God Alliance appears, my identity will probably be exposed."

"This is not what I want to see."

"At present, I still need to strategize in secret and wait for the best opportunity."

"So you just need to keep an eye on the situation from the shadows, and communicate with me promptly if there is any emergency."

After hearing this, Di Tianyan remained silent for a moment, then solemnly said:

"Alliance Leader, I understand."

"Rest assured, I will keep a close eye on the situation and report to you immediately if there is any disturbance."

Xiao Chen nodded in satisfaction and said:

"Okay, I'll do it for you."

After saying that, he hung up the phone, his eyes revealing a firmness and confidence, as if he was ready to meet any challenge.

Just as Xiao Chen finished tidying his clothes, glanced at his watch, and was about to go out to comfort the two girls who were probably as anxious as ants on a hot pan, pacing back and forth in the room, a sudden, urgent cell phone ring broke the silence of the room.

He paused slightly, his gaze falling on the unfamiliar yet striking number on the screen. After a moment's hesitation, he gently pressed the answer button.

On the other end of the phone came a deep, slightly aged voice, as if it came slowly from the depths of time, carrying a sense of weight after experiencing vicissitudes, yet also faintly revealing a peculiar power, as if it could penetrate one's soul.

The other party asked only one question, in a calm and unhurried tone, yet with a firm and resounding tone:

"Excuse me, is tomorrow the grand opening of Mr. Xiao's Xunjiang Group?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen's eyes flickered slightly, a barely perceptible ripple passing through his calm, deep-pool-like eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

He remained calm and answered in a steady and powerful voice:
"Yes."

"it is good."

The other party responded with a single word and then hung up the phone decisively, leaving only the busy tone from the receiver.

As Xiao Chen listened to the busy tone, a subtle hint of amusement flashed in his eyes, a hint of curiosity mixed with a touch of wariness.

He wondered to himself, who exactly was this unfamiliar caller?
What was his purpose in asking that question?
But right now, he doesn't have much time to dwell on this issue, because there are more important things waiting for him to deal with.

The repeated phone calls from those two girls were like a series of rapid drumbeats, making him uneasy. He had to go and explain and appease them in person.

He walked steadily down the long corridor and came to the familiar door.

He took a deep breath and slowly pushed open the door. A warm light rushed in, as if the embrace of home was welcoming him.

Zhou Keying sat gracefully on the living room sofa, her posture as elegant as a noble white swan. However, her usually clear and cool eyes were now fixed on him, her gaze complex like intertwined threads, containing deep worry, a worry like a dark cloud hanging over her heart; there was also a trace of apology, as if she felt guilty for the trouble her family had caused Xiao Chen; and there was also a hint of inquiry, as if she wanted to see Xiao Chen's thoughts and coping strategies from his face.

"You've finally come out?"

She asked softly, her voice much gentler than usual, like a spring breeze gently caressing Xiao Chen's heart.

His tone carried a hint of reproach, yet also a sense of relief.

"Mm." Xiao Chen nodded gently, a faint smile appearing on his face, a smile that seemed to dispel all gloom.

He changed into slippers, slowly walked towards Zhou Keying, and sat down on the sofa next to her.

"Xunjiang Group... was it really founded by you?"

Zhou Keying was sitting quietly on the sofa when she heard Xiao Chen mention matters related to Xunjiang Group. Suddenly, as if touched by something, she stood up abruptly.

She moved with a light yet hurried gait, taking only a few steps to stand before Xiao Chen. She tilted her head slightly, her clear and bright eyes fixed on him, her tone carrying a questioning tone as if she wanted to get the most definite answer from him.

Xiao Chen looked at Zhou Keying, who was standing earnestly before him, and nodded again, his eyes open and firm, without the slightest hesitation or evasion, as he frankly admitted:

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Keying seemed to have been struck in the softest part of her heart, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.

She gently bit her full, rosy lower lip with her pearly white teeth, as if gathering courage through this small gesture.

There was a moment of silence, a silence that felt like an eternity, with an oppressive atmosphere permeating the air.

Finally, she slowly lowered her head, her voice so low that only she could hear it, but the sincerity in her words shone like stars in the night sky, clear and bright:
"I'm sorry... On behalf of my father, I sincerely apologize to you."

“I didn’t expect… him to use the Zhou family’s power to suppress you in this way…”

"Ever since I learned about this, it feels like a heavy stone is pressing on my heart."

“I called him countless times. Every time I dialed the number, my hands trembled slightly. I was afraid of hearing his cold voice, but I also hoped to persuade him.”

“We argued on the phone. I shouted myself hoarse, hoping he would stop this unfair behavior; I also pleaded, tears welling up in my eyes, and I almost knelt down to beg him.”

"But he... he still refuses to budge..."

"I'm really, really sorry."

Her voice was filled with genuine remorse, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from the depths of her heart.

When she learned that the Zhou family had intervened in such a ruthless manner and was suppressing Xunjiang Group in all aspects, she felt as if her whole world had collapsed.

She had the most intense conflict of her life with her father and aunt; the scene was like a storm, with thunder and lightning, and neither side would back down.

On the other end of the phone, the father's voice was as cold as the winter wind, offering only one cruel condition:

"As long as Zhou Keying is willing to return to the Zhou family immediately and agree to the marriage arranged by the family, she will immediately withdraw all the blacklist orders against Xunjiang Group."

For a fleeting moment, Zhou Keying looked at the overwhelming malicious comments online; those vicious words were like sharp knives, piercing her heart.

She thought about the desperate situation Xiao Chen might face, being ostracized by everyone and abandoned by the market, and her heart ached as if it were being gnawed by countless ants.

She almost gave in, thinking that perhaps returning to her family and living according to their arrangements would ensure Xiao Chen's safety.

But the thought of returning to that gilded cage-like family, where she would completely lose her freedom, have to face those hypocritical smiles and cold rules every day, and never be able to see the person who moved her heart and whom she was willing to give everything for again, gripped her with a deep-seated fear.

Her body began to tremble uncontrollably, her hands clenched into fists so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh. (End of Chapter)