My Ares Son-in-Law

Zhou Fenfang stopped in her tracks, slightly raising her elegant yet aloof chin. The curve of her chin was just right, showing both her pride and an unassailable dignity.

Her gaze fell on Xiao Chen, her eyes filled with scrutiny and an undisguised contempt.

Her tone was calm, even carrying a hint of feigned concern, like that of an elder. Her voice was soft and melodious, like a gentle stream, but her words were full of sharp wit: "President Xiao, indeed, heroes emerge from among the young."

"At such a young age, you have been able to establish such a great business in the ancient city and attract so many distinguished people to come and support you. It really makes this old woman look at you with new respect."

"However, the business world is like a battlefield, where the situation is constantly changing. Sometimes, one wrong step can lead to total defeat."

"Mr. Xiao, you should be more careful, lest you stumble and not even know how you died."

She paused slightly, that brief pause seemed like a carefully crafted suspense, drawing everyone's attention to her.

Her gaze swept over the Pixiu statue, which was placed in a prominent position, seemingly unintentionally yet with a hint of deliberate intent, and a subtle cunning flashed in her eyes.

Then, she spoke slowly, her voice soft yet carrying an undeniable authority: "I came in a hurry today, and I've visited almost every antique shop in the city. I carefully selected from each one, hoping to find a suitable congratulatory gift for President Xiao."

“Those tacky items displayed in the shop window may look glamorous, but in my eyes, none of them are worthy of a young talent like Mr. Xiao.”

"At such a young age, Mr. Xiao has such courage and ability to build such a business in this ancient city and attract so many distinguished people to come and support him. This is something that not just anyone can do."

After much deliberation, I had no choice but to bring out this white jade Pixiu that I had treasured for many years.

"This Pixiu was originally placed in the most prominent position in my study. I spent a lot of money to acquire it from a collector. I usually couldn't bear to look at it more than a few times, but now I have to part with it and give it to Mr. Xiao."

"This Pixiu is an auspicious beast that brings wealth. In feng shui, it has the beautiful meaning of only taking in and not giving out, attracting wealth and treasures. Many businessmen dream of owning such a treasure."

"But... alas, I accidentally dropped it from the table before the New Year, damaging its condition. It's a real pity."

"That ripped-open abdomen was like an unhealable wound; it was heartbreaking to look at."

"But I still feel that even though it is imperfect, it has a unique charm."

"Hopefully, even so, it can still bless the Xunjiang Group... bringing them abundant wealth and preventing them from wasting their efforts."

She emphasized the words "futile efforts" slightly, her tone carrying a subtle hint of sarcasm, as if implying that even with this Pixiu, the Xunjiang Group might not achieve any good results.

"Auntie! You've gone too far!"

Zhou Keying could no longer suppress her anger and humiliation. She felt as if her chest was about to be ignited by a raging fire, and her whole body was about to explode.

She took a sudden step forward, her foot slamming into the floor with a dull thud.

Her voice trembled slightly with excitement, and her beautiful eyes burned with a furious flame that seemed to want to burn everything in front of her to ashes.

She couldn't believe that her aunt could say such blatant lies and distortions of the truth without batting an eye!

In her heart, her aunt had always been a wise and fair elder, but now that she had done such a thing, she felt extremely disappointed and heartbroken.

Zhou Fenfang's face suddenly darkened, as if covered with frost, her previously smiling expression instantly turning icy cold. Her gaze sharply shifted to Zhou Keying, her eyes like two sharp swords piercing straight into Zhou Keying's heart.

His voice suddenly turned stern: "How dare you! Where is your manners?"

“I taught you from a young age to respect your elders and to uphold the dignity of the Zhou family.”

"Do they even care about the Zhou family anymore? Do they even care about me, their aunt?!"

"Who gave you the audacity to defy the family's wishes time and time again for an outsider?!"

"Don't you even think about it? The Zhou family raised you, provided you with the best life and education, and this is how you repay your family?!"

The powerful aura pressed down instantly, making the surrounding air seem to freeze. Everyone present felt the invisible pressure and lowered their heads, not daring to make a sound.

After reprimanding Zhou Keying, Zhou Fenfang's icy gaze, as cold as an ice pick, turned to Yun Yuyan, who was standing on the other side of Xiao Chen, without a trace of warmth.

Today, Yun Yuyan was dressed in a smart business suit. The well-tailored suit perfectly outlined her shapely figure, and her long, black, shiny hair was neatly tied back, making her look both energetic and professional.

She was representing Huamei Group, which has a partnership with Xunjiang Group, at the opening ceremony. She had been looking forward to using this opportunity to enhance cooperation between the two companies, but she never expected to get caught up in such a controversy.

"Yun Yuyan!"

Zhou Fenfang's voice rang out coldly, devoid of any emotion, as if it came from an ice cellar, causing the surrounding air to drop several degrees instantly, "If I remember correctly, after your family went bankrupt, you seemed to become an employee of my Zhou Group, right?"

“Your company is also wholly owned by my Zhou Group, and this should be normal working hours.”

"As the general manager of the group, you should be in charge of overall planning, command and dispatch within the group, and offer suggestions for the group's development."

"But what about you? You abandoned your post and showed up at the opening ceremony of our competitor. What does that mean?"

"Are you openly defying the group, or are you leaking the group's secrets to competitors?"

Have you thought about the consequences?

"It seems that the group's rules and regulations are just a formality for you, and have no binding effect whatsoever."

“Starting tomorrow, you no longer need to go to work at the group. My Zhou Group cannot tolerate someone like you who disregards the rules.”

Yun Yuyan's face turned deathly pale instantly, like a blank sheet of paper stripped of all its color. Her once rosy lips lost their color and twitched slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but then she was speechless.

She had long anticipated this outcome. Ever since deciding to attend the opening ceremony of Xunjiang Group, she had been mentally prepared to be targeted by Zhou Fenfang.

But when that moment actually arrived, I couldn't help but feel a surge of grievance and bitterness.

After all, she had put so much effort and hard work into the Zhou Group, climbing step by step from a grassroots employee to the position of general manager. Only she knew the hardships she had endured.

However, this feeling of grievance and bitterness was quickly replaced by an even stronger sense of stubbornness and resentment. (End of Chapter)