My Ares Son-in-Law

Zhou Keying was so anxious that she kept tugging at Xiao Chen's sleeve and desperately trying to signal him to stop talking nonsense, but Xiao Chen acted as if he didn't see it and remained calm.

Grandma Zhou had no interest in these bets between the younger generation; she only cared about one thing:

Can the Zhou family climb up the ladder by getting in with the powerful Dansheng Group?

If she could really get close to him, she wouldn't mind if Zhou Hao kowtowed to Zhou Keying, or even if he called her "Grandma".

She slowly stood up and announced in a stern tone, "That's it for today's meeting. Zhou Keying, I'm giving you three days to secure the contract. Meeting adjourned!"

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When Zhou Keying got home, her father and aunt immediately erupted in anger.

Aunt Zhou Fenfang was pacing anxiously in the living room. As soon as she entered, she pointed at Xiao Chen's nose and started cursing:
"Xiao Chen! You may be capable and daring, but it's wrong of you to harm Keying like this! You encouraged Keying to take on such a dangerous job! Are you trying to kill her?!"

The father, Zhou Yanhe, was also furious. He slammed his hand on the coffee table, making the teacups rattle: "Xiao Chen, Xiao Chen, you...you've really ruined my daughter!"

He was breathing heavily, his face filled with despair, and his voice was trembling:

"If Zhou Keying can't secure the Dansheng Group project, how will she ever be able to hold her head high in the family again? She'll have to kowtow to that bastard Zhou Hao in front of the whole family! How will Keying ever face anyone again!"

Xiao Chen remained calm, looking intently at the two of them, and slowly said, "What's the rush? As long as Zhou Keying can secure the contract, won't all the problems be solved?"

"Take it down? With what means do we take it down!"

Zhou Yanhe trembled with rage, pointing towards the door, "Do you know the size of Dansheng Group? They're a giant worth hundreds of billions! How could they possibly look down on a small company like our Zhou family!"

Xiao Chen smiled slightly, his tone extremely confident: "Maybe she'll like you? I think Zhou Keying is definitely fine."

Zhou Fenfang sneered coldly from the side: "You think? You think you're the boss of Dansheng Group? I admit you have some tricks up your sleeve and are good at fighting, but Dansheng Group isn't something you can mess with! They don't even give face to the New Martial Arts Association!"

Seeing her father and aunt taking turns scolding Xiao Chen, Zhou Keying felt a little guilty. She sighed softly and stopped the two of them:
"Dad, Aunt, this isn't Xiao Chen's fault. It's my own fault for not wanting to be trampled on anymore. Haven't we suffered enough scorn and contempt over the years?"

Zhou Fenfang stamped her feet in frustration, her face full of disappointment: "You can't take on such a suicide mission! Don't even mention you, even if the patriarch of the capital city personally went, they might not be able to get through the gates of the Dansheng Group!"

Xiao Chen was too lazy to say anything more. He knew that Zhou Yanhe and Zhou Fenfang were genuinely worried about Zhou Keying, so he didn't blame them for getting angry.

They just don't understand that he is now the real person in charge of the Dansheng Group.

Just then, a clear knock came from outside the door.

"Who is it? Coming, coming..."

Zhou Fenfang sighed and jogged to open the door. Xiao Chen looked up and saw a well-dressed young man in a dark gray custom-made suit standing at the door. His suit was impeccably tailored and exuded an extraordinary air.

The diamond-encrusted watch on her wrist gleamed under the corridor lights, clearly worth a fortune and not something an ordinary person could afford.

Zhou Fenfang's eyes lit up immediately, her anxiety vanished, and her voice rose eight octaves, becoming incredibly enthusiastic: "Oh! It's Chen Huan! What brings you here? What a rare guest!"

This Chen Huan also comes from the capital. His family has had some business dealings with Dansheng Group. He had been to the western region before and had always had feelings for Zhou Keying, pursuing her for a long time.

Chen Huan smiled politely and said, "Auntie, I heard that Keying took over the Dansheng Group project, so I came here specifically to see if there's anything I can do to help."

"Oh my! You're our family's savior!"

Zhou Fenfang was so excited that she smiled from ear to ear. She looked at Chen Huan as if he were her future son-in-law. She hurriedly ushered him into the house and asked impatiently as they walked, "Chen Huan, do you have a way to help Keying get the contract from Dansheng Group?"

Chen Huan wore a calm smile, his gaze sweeping past Xiao Chen standing to the side as if he were merely an insignificant decoration in the living room, completely ignoring him. He walked straight to Zhou Keying, his tone gentle, carrying a deliberately crafted air of reliability:

“Keying, why didn’t you tell me about something this big? Don’t worry, my family has always had business dealings with Dansheng Group. I’ll talk to my dad and ask him to put in a good word for you. He’ll definitely help you get this done.”

In truth, Chen Huan knew perfectly well that although his family had some minor collaborations with Dansheng Group, they were far from having the power to influence projects or have any say in the matter. He said this simply to save face for Zhou Keying, act like a big shot, and take the opportunity to gain her favor.

Zhou Keying was fully aware of Chen Huan's intentions, but her expression remained indifferent, showing no emotion whatsoever: "Chen Huan, I appreciate your kindness. I will find a way to handle this myself."

Upon hearing Zhou Keying's words, Zhou Fenfang's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. She stepped forward, grabbed Zhou Keying's arm, and spoke urgently and angrily, her voice rising several decibels:

"Ke Ying! Are you confused? Who is Young Master Chen? He came all the way from the capital to help you, with the best of intentions. How can you treat him like this? Don't be ungrateful!"

Zhou Keying gently pulled away from her aunt's hand, without saying a word, her expression remaining indifferent.

Xiao Chen, leaning back on the sofa with interest, slowly began to speak, his tone carrying a hint of amusement:
"Chen Huan, I'm very curious, what exactly is your plan to help Zhou Keying?"

"A business behemoth like Dansheng Group, with assets in the hundreds of billions, shouldn't be someone that just anyone can talk to, right? Can you guarantee that you can get Dansheng Group to willingly sign a contract with Zhou Keying?"

Chen Huan glanced at Xiao Chen with disdain, as if looking at an ignorant clown, a sneer curling at the corner of his lips:

"What do you know? Our Chen family and Dansheng Group have been cooperating for a long time, and we have a very deep relationship. This time, our family will be able to secure at least half of Dansheng Group's 50 billion yuan health and wellness village project!"

"I'll just talk to my dad and subcontract the work worth 1 billion yuan from our family's share to Keying, and that'll solve the problem, right?"

Xiao Chen exaggeratedly widened his eyes, his face showing a flattered expression: "Oh my! I didn't expect Young Master Chen's family to be so powerful, with such a strong relationship with Dansheng Group! My apologies for not being more knowledgeable!"

Chen Huan became even more smug after being flattered by Xiao Chen. He raised his chin high, snorted coldly, and said arrogantly:
"Of course! Go out and ask around the whole country, everyone knows our Chen family has influence with the Dan Sheng Group. It's not something just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can get close to!" (End of Chapter)