My Ares Son-in-Law

If not for the betrayal, with Zhao Qiming's abilities and the opportunities he gave him, he might very well have secured a place in the top circles of the Chinese business world within five years.

Unfortunately, one wrong step led to utter ruin.

However, it's impossible to let Zhao Qiming leave just like that.

He sneered and raised his hand to inject a beam of black light into Zhao Qiming's body: "From now on, you will not be able to commit suicide. You will only suffer endless pain every day. I want you to live and take responsibility!"

Immediately, Xiao Chen stopped looking at the muddy mess on the ground, took out his phone, dialed a number, and said in his usual calm tone, "Come here and clean it up."

"Yes, Alliance Leader." A respectful voice, without the slightest hesitation, came from the other end of the phone.

Putting away his phone, Xiao Chen picked up the encrypted chip containing "Spark" data that he had taken from Hua Zang and left the blood-soaked room.

When he returned to the conference room on the top floor of Xunjiang Group, it was still brightly lit. The core team, led by Liu Jianming, was still discussing crisis response plans intensely, and everyone's face was filled with anxiety and exhaustion.

"Snapped."

Xiao Chen casually tossed the small chip onto the center of the conference table.

The discussion abruptly ceased, all eyes fixed on the chip, their faces filled with utter shock and disbelief.

How long has it been? From the time Mr. Xiao left until now, it's been no more than two hours! Not only did he find the mastermind and recover the stolen core data, but... judging from his appearance, it seems like he just went out for a walk?
How did he manage to do that? Didn't he encounter any resistance at all? The police didn't seem to be alerted at all!
Xiao Chen didn't explain, but simply said, "The matter is resolved, and the data is intact. Go back and rest."

The group looked at each other, still reeling from the shock.

Xiao Chen walked to the head seat, but did not sit down. He raised his eyes, his gaze calmly sweeping over every face present.

In an instant, an invisible yet overwhelmingly powerful pressure spread like a tide, enveloping the entire conference room. It was a chilling, malevolent aura that could only be forged amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood, a power that sent shivers down one's spine.

“Remember,” his voice was not loud, but every word was like iron, striking the hearts of everyone, “I don’t care where you were before or what your background was. Since you’ve chosen to stay with Xunjiang Group, use your thoughts and methods for the right thing.”

"Loyalty is the only bottom line you need to uphold."

"If anyone dares to do anything that harms the group's interests or betrays the team's trust..."

He paused slightly, his eyes sharp as knives, as he slowly swept over the crowd.

"I don't mind... demonstrating what just happened in the hotel again myself."

The entire conference room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Everyone felt a chill run from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads, and they unconsciously held their breath.

Liu Jianming was the first to react. He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and took the lead in responding in a deep voice:
"Yes, Mr. Xiao!"

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In the elevator leading up from the underground parking garage, Yun Yuyan keenly sensed an oppressive aura surrounding Xiao Chen. That invisible presence was cold and sharp, making her skin sting slightly as she approached. "Xiao Chen," she said softly, trying to dispel the oppressive atmosphere, "We're home now. Let's put aside those worries from the company for a while. I was thinking of making your favorite braised shrimp, but it's too late today. Tomorrow morning, I'll show you my secret weapon: golden fried rice. How about that?"

After she finished speaking, she carefully observed Xiao Chen's reaction. Seeing that he was still pursing his lips and looking deep, she smiled brightly with a hint of playfulness: "Don't you feel that our cold house has become a little more... warm and welcoming?"

Xiao Chen's gaze finally turned to her. The pure concern and warmth in the girl's eyes were like a ray of sunshine, quietly melting the frost in his eyes, and the uncomfortable hostility around him also dissipated by most of it.

"The warmth of everyday life?" His lips twitched almost imperceptibly. "That's true. Without you, this place would indeed just be a cold concrete prison."

Yun Yuyan was quite pleased with this answer. She raised her chin slightly and deliberately put on airs: "Your words are really sweet today, which has won the heart of this fairy! Alright, this fairy needs to take a bath and change clothes. You may leave now."

Xiao Chen chuckled, shook his head, and ignored her line, heading straight for the bathroom.

The warm water washed over his body, carrying away some of his fatigue and lingering killing intent. Emerging from the bathroom, he felt much refreshed. Hearing the hum of a hairdryer coming from the guest bathroom, he walked to the master bedroom door and said, "Get some rest, goodnight."

……

The western region, the provincial capital.

A magnificent classical architectural complex with blue tiles and white walls sits on the picturesque shore of West Lake. A huge ebony plaque hangs above the main entrance, upon which three powerful characters are engraved in bold, vigorous strokes: "New Martial Arts Association!"

The inscription was written by a retired general from the Dragon Kingdom who had achieved great military exploits and whose fame spread far and wide. This alone is enough to demonstrate the profound heritage and extraordinary status of this place.

At this moment, deep within the building, in a solemn council chamber.

A dozen or so elderly men, dressed in traditional martial arts uniforms and exuding a deep, composed aura, sat around a heavy mahogany table. The air seemed to freeze, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe, and a gloomy atmosphere hung over each of their faces.

After a long silence, an elderly man with a lean face and an imposing presence, seated in the main seat, slowly spoke. His voice was not loud, but it carried a resounding quality, striking a chord in everyone's hearts:

"Who will give the General Association an explanation for Situ Xiong's death!"

His gaze swept across the room like lightning, and his tone suddenly became more serious: "And another thing! Who is responsible for the death of the guest elder that our New Martial Arts Association secretly sent to the ancient city to observe?! Can anyone tell me what exactly happened?!"

The speaker was none other than Ao Tianchen, the president of the Western Region New Martial Arts Association!

He is a top expert ranked 473rd on the Dragon Kingdom's Celestial Ranking! His strength far surpasses that of the deceased Situ Xiong! He is not only a leading figure in the martial arts world of the Western Region, but also the current head of the Ao family, a top martial arts family that dominates the region.

Ao Tianchen's question almost froze the already tense atmosphere. Those seated below were all renowned martial arts masters from Jiangnan Province, yet they all held their breath, none daring to respond easily.

"Are they all deaf?!" Ao Tianchen slammed his hand on the table, the hard wooden surface making a dull thud and leaving a clear handprint. "Could it be that a vice president and a guest elder of my Jiangnan Provincial Martial Arts Association died mysteriously without anyone speaking up? Or is it that I, Ao Tianchen, should bear the responsibility?!"

At this moment, an elderly man with a ruddy complexion stood up with a stiff upper lip, cupped his hands, and said, "Commander, please calm your anger. In my opinion, the culprit behind this matter is that young man from Gucheng named Xiao Chen. I have conducted a preliminary investigation into the incident at the Gucheng Martial Arts Arena. Although there are still many doubts, the deaths of the New Martial Arts Association's experts are absolutely related to this young man!" (End of Chapter)