My Ares Son-in-Law

At this noisy and festive opening ceremony, the clamor of the crowd and the cheerful music blended together, as if playing a lively symphony.

Just then, a path suddenly parted in the crowd, and there stood the old snake, holding a delicate flower basket steadily in both hands. Inside the basket, all sorts of colorful flowers were vying for attention, emitting a fragrant aroma.

He walked with a steady, unhurried pace toward Xiao Chen.

The old snake always carried the aura of authority of someone who had long held a high position; it was an aura of power that commanded respect without anger, inspiring awe in those who saw it from afar.

But at this moment, his imposing majesty had diminished considerably, as if the blazing sun that was originally high in the sky had been gently covered by a thin veil, replaced by an undisguised respect.

This respect was not a deliberate pretense, but rather a natural expression emanating from his every subtle movement and every unintentional glance.

He walked up to Xiao Chen, nodded slightly—a small gesture, yet it showed his humility.

Then, he steadily handed over the flower basket with both hands, his voice not loud, but carrying a peculiar respect, as if every word had been carefully considered, for fear of uttering a single wrong word.

"Mr. Xiao, congratulations on your grand opening today! May you prosper!"

His tone was both cautious and full of sincerity.

He paused for a moment, then continued.

"This is a small gift, nothing more than a token of my appreciation. I hope Mr. Xiao will not find it offensive."

"I sincerely wish Xunjiang Group a bright future, great fame throughout the land, and that it will ride the waves in the business world and create brilliance!"

His words were sincere and earnest, each one seemingly carrying his high hopes for the Xunjiang Group.

Those around were so shocked by the old snake's words that their jaws nearly dropped.

Normally, the old snake was a high and mighty figure in their eyes, and his every glance and movement could make everyone tremble with fear.

But now, he is being so respectful to a young man, which is beyond everyone's imagination.

Whispers began to circulate among the crowd, with everyone speculating about the background of this young man named Xiao Chen.

Liu Jianming, who was standing not far away, almost collapsed to the ground when he heard what the old snake said.

His face turned deathly pale instantly, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He knew perfectly well that he had really messed up this time.

The underhanded tricks and sneaky maneuvers he used against Xunjiang Group in the past now seem like nothing more than courting death.

He was so regretful he wanted to disappear into the ground.

Xiao Chen stood still, his face calm as still water, like a bottomless lake, without a ripple.

His deep eyes seemed to hold endless wisdom and composure, as if everything happening before him was within his expectations.

He simply nodded, his movements unhurried and calm, exuding an innate composure and serenity, as if all of this were nothing out of the ordinary for him.

Then, he stretched out his long, strong hand and steadily took the flower basket from the old snake.

The flower basket in his hands seemed like just an ordinary object, without causing him the slightest emotional fluctuation.

Then, he casually handed the flower basket to Liu Jianming, who was still in a daze.

At this moment, Liu Jianming was like someone frozen in place, his eyes staring straight ahead, his mind still in a state of extreme shock, completely unable to process what had happened. His body stood there stiffly, his hands hanging in mid-air, unsure whether he should reach for the flower basket.

He only snapped out of his daze when the flower basket was handed to him. He hurriedly took it, almost dropping it, and the flowers inside swayed.

Xiao Chen stood there, his posture as upright as a pine tree, with a faint, just-right smile on his face, as if he were talking to an ordinary friend he had known for a long time and had a close relationship with.

He tilted his head slightly, his gaze landing gently and naturally on the old snake. His tone was as ordinary as if he were chatting casually, without the slightest deliberate effort or affectation, like a gentle breeze, natural and comfortable.

"Thank you for your kindness, Old Snake."

The voice was unhurried, each word as if meticulously crafted, clear and steady.

It's like an invisible force, carrying an undeniable majesty, yet it doesn't make people feel oppressed; instead, it gives them a sense of inexplicable peace of mind.

It was as if all the problems could be solved as soon as that sound was heard.

Upon hearing Xiao Chen's words, the old snake's already slightly bent body instantly became even more humble.

He quickly waved his hand, the movement was large, yet it was also cautious, as if he was afraid that his movements were not precise enough and would displease Xiao Chen.

He adopted an extremely humble posture, like a child who had made a mistake facing a scolding from an elder, or as if facing a supreme being, not daring to even breathe loudly.

His face was full of humble smiles, without a trace of hypocrisy, only genuine sincerity.

His body leaned slightly forward, like an old tree struggling to maintain its balance in a strong wind, his posture exuding boundless respect.

He said quickly.

"Mr. Xiao, you're too kind. It's my pleasure, it's my pleasure."

His tone was full of respect, and every word was filled with his reverence for Xiao Chen, as if it were his greatest honor to be able to do something for Xiao Chen, like receiving the most precious treasure in the world.

After saying this, the old man, who had been a powerful figure in the ancient city for decades, did something that left everyone speechless.

He was originally standing not far from Xiao Chen, and the people around him looked at him with awe, as if he were the king of this place.

But at this moment, he did not stand in the most conspicuous position as everyone expected, to enjoy the awe and envy of everyone.

He took a slight step back, his movement slow and natural, like a leaf gently falling from the sky, without the slightest abruptness.

His footsteps were very light, as if he were afraid of disturbing something.

Then, he adjusted his position and silently stood behind and to the side of Xiao Chen.

He lowered his head slightly, like a child who had done something wrong bowing his head to admit his mistake. His body was slightly bent, and his posture was completely one of respect for Xiao Chen. He was like a loyal servant guarding his master, never leaving his side.

This scene was like another heavy hammer blow, striking everyone's hearts hard!

The once bustling scene instantly became so quiet you could hear a pin drop, as if time itself had frozen.

All eyes were fixed on Xiao Chen and Lao She, like a group of curious spectators watching a wonderful performance.

Their eyes were filled with shock, confusion, and disbelief, as if they had witnessed the most incredible thing in the world. (End of Chapter)