My Ares Son-in-Law

Upon entering the meeting hall of the Zhou family's old residence, they found it already packed with people, the atmosphere somewhat somber. Xiao Chen and Zhou Keying kept a low profile, quietly finding seats on the side to avoid drawing attention.

Not long after, the doors to the conference hall were pushed open again, and Zhou Guihua, supported by two nannies, walked in with steady steps.

She wore a luxurious cheongsam with dark patterns, her hair was neatly combed, her face was lightly made up, her eyes were sharp, and she exuded an aura of authority that came from long-standing power. Every move she made conveyed an unquestionable aura.

As Zhou Guihua sat down in the main seat, the previously noisy conference hall instantly fell silent. Everyone straightened their backs, their expressions respectful, not daring to slack off in the slightest...

The family meeting has officially begun.

Zhou Guihua picked up the teacup on the table, took a small sip, then put the teacup down and gently tapped the smooth marble floor with her cane.

Two loud, deep taps, carrying an undeniable authority, were heard as the voice slowly spoke:
"Everyone, our Zhou family has been lying low for so many years, enduring so much, waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity for our Zhou family to rise completely and truly join the ranks of the top families in the Dragon Kingdom!"

She surveyed each family member present, her gaze sharp as if trying to see through their thoughts, then suddenly raised her voice, her tone filled with a mixture of excitement and determination:

"Now, this opportunity has arrived! It's the first major move by Dansheng Group after its change of ownership... a 'top-tier health and wellness village' project with an investment of 50 billion yuan!"

"Let me make this clear from the start: whoever can secure a cooperation agreement for our Zhou family in this project, regardless of the amount, will be our Zhou family's number one hero!"

"The family will not only provide generous rewards, but will also focus on nurturing him and allocate core resources to him!"

"You must remember, this is not just a simple business cooperation, but also an excellent stage for us to demonstrate the strength and value of the Zhou family to that mysterious new owner of Dansheng Group!"

"As long as we can leave a deep impression on that mysterious boss and gain his approval of the Zhou family, then the future of our Zhou family will be limitless, and wealth and glory will be just around the corner!"

Despite Mrs. Zhou's impassioned and passionate speech, which aimed to motivate everyone, she still managed to get everyone involved.

However, most of the Zhou family members sitting below had shifty eyes and embarrassed expressions. They lowered their heads and whispered among themselves, and no one took the initiative to stand up and respond. The atmosphere in the entire conference hall was somewhat awkward.

In fact, the Zhou family's desire to climb up the social ladder by attaching themselves to the Dansheng Group is nothing new.

Over the years, the Zhou family has sent people to visit Dansheng Group many times in an attempt to seek cooperation. However, they have never been able to meet with the senior management of Dansheng Group, let alone the middle management. They were always turned away and left with a cold shoulder.

Now, the old lady is asking for a share of this 50 billion yuan mega-project, which most members of the Zhou family consider nothing short of a pipe dream…

They were all too aware of their own strength. In terms of connections, financial resources, and power, there were countless families and companies stronger than the Zhou family. No matter how it was divided, it would never be the Zhou family's turn to get a piece of the pie.

Seeing everyone silent, heads bowed as if feigning death, showing no intention of responding, Old Mrs. Zhou's smile vanished instantly. His face darkened, like a stormy cloud, his imposing presence growing even stronger. He demanded sharply, "What? Are you all mute? What's with your heads down?"

"A mere cooperation contract has scared you to death? Or do you simply not care about the family's interests at all? Does the Zhou family not even have the courage to give it a try?"

Her voice grew increasingly harsh, filled with intense anger. She slammed her cane heavily on the ground again with a loud thud, startling everyone present. Many people quickly looked up, but still no one dared to speak.

The meeting room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Even the breathing of the people in the room became cautious. Everyone looked at each other, their eyes darting around, and no one dared to be the first to step forward at this critical moment...

Everyone knows that taking on this task is likely to be a thankless task, and might even bring shame to the family and make them a laughingstock of the entire Zhou family.

Seeing everyone so hesitant and timid, Old Mrs. Zhou's anger surged instantly, her chest heaving violently, and her gray hair seemed to stand on end.

She suddenly raised her hand and slammed it hard on the solid wood table in front of her. With a loud "bang," the teacups and documents on the table bounced up, and scalding tea splashed out, leaving a water stain on the clean tabletop.

She gritted her teeth, speaking slowly and deliberately, her tone filled with determination and ruthlessness:

"Fine! I'll lay my cards on the table today, and nobody can pretend they don't know! The position of general manager of the family group has been vacant for years, and I'll say it outright today..."

"Whoever can secure a deal worth over a billion from Dansheng Group will get the general manager position! I, Zhou Guihua, keep my word and will never go back on it!"

These words caused an uproar in the conference hall, and the entire room erupted in chaos!
Everyone knows that the position of general manager of the Zhou Group is extremely powerful. He holds the core decision-making power of the entire family business, manages hundreds of people, and controls hundreds of millions of assets. He is almost equivalent to the future successor of the Zhou family!
Over the years, the head of the Zhou family in the capital has always held absolute power and is extremely suspicious. He has never explicitly established this position, not even to his own son.

Now that Old Mrs. Zhou is willing to throw out such a heavy bait, it shows that her desire to win the Dansheng Group project has reached a point of near madness and desperation.

However, a generous reward may not necessarily attract brave men.

To the vast majority of the Zhou family members, this was simply a trap that could be seen but not touched, an impossible task.

What is the size of the Dansheng Group?

That's a business behemoth valued at hundreds of billions, dominating the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors across the country and even the entire Dragon Kingdom, with such high barriers to entry that it keeps people at bay.

Even the Imperial Capital New Martial Arts Association, with its powerful background and considerable influence in both the martial arts and business worlds, was kicked aside without hesitation by the Dan Sheng Group. It didn't even qualify for cooperation. So why should the Zhou family negotiate?
They're asking for a collaboration worth over a billion?

Let alone 1 billion, they probably wouldn't even be able to get through the gate of the Dansheng Group project office, let alone see the receptionist. It would be a complete disgrace!
After a brief uproar, the conference room fell into an awkward, suffocating silence once more. Everyone either stared down at their toes or pretended to organize documents; no one dared to look up and meet Old Mrs. Zhou's fiery gaze. (End of Chapter)