My Ares Son-in-Law

Then, Wang Li slowly turned his head, his gaze falling directly on Zhou Fenfang, and he sneered at her with a slight upturn of his lips.

The laughter was sharp and piercing, like a cold blade, stabbing straight at Zhou Fenfang's self-esteem.

The contempt in his voice was almost overflowing, like a flood bursting its banks: "The Zhou family?"

"Ah!"

"They're supposed to be a prominent family in the western region, right?"

"What, have you run out of ideas now?"

"They actually disregarded their status and went to great lengths to make things difficult for a young person who is just starting out and is still learning to walk the path of business."

"On such a joyous occasion as the opening of his business, a time full of hope and anticipation, your Zhou family resorted to such despicable means as giving away a 'money-losing Pixiu.' Isn't this clearly an attempt to upset him and cut off his livelihood?"

"How is this any different from the behavior of those street thugs and hooligans?"

As he spoke, he slowly shook his head, a gesture conveying extreme disappointment and contempt for the Zhou family's actions.

Then, his gaze swept across the guests around him, each with a different expression, like a sharp broom.

Among the guests, some looked surprised, some chuckled to themselves, and others frowned and looked deep in thought.

Upon seeing this, Wang Li's voice suddenly rose, booming like a great bell, clearly resounding throughout the entire venue. Each word was like a bombshell, exploding in the crowd: "This is utterly ridiculous!"

"That's ridiculous!"

"You, Mrs. Zhou Fenfang, have completely disgraced the reputation of the top families in the Western Region today!"

"Your Zhou family usually prides itself on being noble, flaunting family honor and business ethics, but what about now?"

"How could they do something so despicable? Where do they put their face?"

"you……!"

Zhou Fenfang trembled with anger at these words, feeling as if she were in a frozen wasteland, yet surrounded by raging fire. The pain of the alternating cold and heat was almost unbearable for her.

Her chest heaved violently, like an enraged lioness, her breathing rapid and heavy.

She pointed at Wang Li, her well-maintained face contorted and grotesque with extreme anger, her once exquisite makeup now looking rather disheveled.

She had only heard that Wang Li was arrogant and domineering, like a wild horse that no one could tame.

But to everyone's surprise, he was so arrogant and domineering!

They left no room for compromise, trampling the Zhou family's dignity underfoot.

"Wang Li!"

Her eyes were wide open, as if they were about to pop out of their sockets, and the veins on her neck were bulging. She screamed with all her might.

The sound became sharp and somewhat distorted due to extreme excitement, like a long saw cutting through metal, piercing one's eardrums painfully.

"You'd better understand the seriousness of this matter!"

Do you think you can still act as recklessly as before?

"Don't forget, you're not the one sitting in the position of the Wang family patriarch now!"

"You, Wang Li, are merely someone with some prestige within the family, but you are not qualified to represent the entire Wang family in declaring war on my Zhou family!"

"Don't overestimate yourself. The Wang family isn't yours to call the shots!" she said, clenching her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep into her palms, her knuckles turning white.

She knew that she had to emphasize this point at this moment, trying to suppress the other party legally and nominally, and make Wang Li understand that he did not have the capital to confront the Zhou family head-on.

At the same time, she took a deep breath and brought out her greatest trump card. Her voice trembled slightly with anger, but it carried an undeniable authority as she roared, her voice fierce yet weak:

"My trip to the ancient city this time was not a decision I made on my own."

“Every decision I make and every action I take has been personally approved and authorized by the current patriarch of the Zhou family—my brother Zhou Yanhe!”

“My brother’s position in the Zhou family is unmatched, and his decisions represent the will of the Zhou family as a whole.”

"I am here today as the executor of the Zhou family's will. If you, Wang Li, dare to oppose me, you will be making an enemy of the entire Zhou family!"

After saying that, she turned her head sharply, her gaze like a sharp sword piercing the middle-aged attendant who was holding the Pixiu, trembling and at a loss.

The attendant trembled at her gaze, nearly dropping the Pixiu in his hand.

Seeing this, she became even more enraged and shouted a stern command at her attendants, her voice echoing like thunder in an attempt to salvage her last shred of dignity:

"I command you!"

"Put everything back exactly as it was!"

"You are a member of the Zhou family, so you can only obey the orders of the Zhou family!"

"Everyone else is nothing but a clown in your eyes; you can ignore all their threats!"

"Remember, even if the sky falls, the Zhou family will hold it up for you!"

"My Zhou family has dominated the western region for many years, and we've never been afraid of anyone!"

"Let's see who dares to touch you today!"

"Anyone who dares to touch you is going against the Zhou family, and the Zhou family will definitely not let them get away with it!"

The middle-aged man was truly on the verge of tears, feeling as if he were in an endless abyss of darkness, tightly bound by despair and fear.

He felt as if he were being roasted over a raging fire, each second feeling like an eternity, his soul being torn to shreds by the intense heat.

He knew perfectly well that he was standing on the edge of an extremely dangerous cliff, and that the slightest mistake would result in his death.

On one side is Zhou Fenfang, a woman of deep-rooted power and ruthless methods, and on the other is the Zhou family, a behemoth like a sleeping giant.

Zhou Fenfang was the absolute authority in the Zhou family. Every glance and every word she uttered was like a royal decree, leaving the servants no room for disobedience.

The Zhou family, on the other hand, has deep roots and extensive influence in the western region, resembling a towering tree whose branches cover the entire business landscape.

On the other side is the powerful and murderous Wang Li and the even more terrifying Wang family.

Wang Li is known for his decisive and swift actions, and his ruthless methods are also well-known in the elite circles of the western region.

The Wang family, as a top-tier aristocratic family that rivals the Zhou family, possesses unfathomable depth and strength, like an endless ocean that inspires awe.

He was caught in the middle, like a little rabbit being fought over by two ferocious beasts. No matter which side he chose, he seemed destined for a tragic end.

If he disobeyed Zhou Fenfang's orders, the Zhou family would definitely not let him off easily, and his family and his future would be doomed. However, if he offended Wang Li, given Wang Li's temper, he probably wouldn't get away with it either, and might even make him pay a heavy price on the spot. (End of Chapter)