My Ares Son-in-Law

The call connected almost instantly, and Shen Yingying's gentle and respectful voice came from the other end, a stark contrast to her previous aloofness at the banquet, carrying a clear hint of ingratiation:
"Ms. Zhou, is there anything I can help you with by calling?"

“President Shen…” Zhou Keying opened her mouth, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible hoarseness and confusion. For a moment, she didn’t know what to ask. A thousand words were stuck in her throat, and she felt her whole body stiffen.

"Ms. Zhou, you're too kind."

Shen Yingying seemed to see through her unease and took the initiative to speak, her tone still respectful.

"Actually, I was just about to call you. Regarding the cooperation between our Dansheng Group and the Zhou family, as long as you are willing to serve as the project manager for the 10 billion yuan project, we are very happy to immediately resume all cooperation and will fully cooperate with all your work."

Zhou Keying's fingers tightened around her phone, and her pupils contracted slightly.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, to ask why, to ask what was going on, but the words stuck in her throat, leaving her only with confusion and helplessness.

As if seeing through her doubts, Shen Yingying added another sentence, her tone extremely solemn:

“Ms. Zhou, this is not my idea, it is our chairman’s idea. He said that this 10 billion yuan project is your hard work from beginning to end, and no one but you is qualified to lead this project.”

With a click, the phone was disconnected.

Zhou Keying remained rooted to the spot, still holding her phone in the talking position, unable to process what she was seeing. The phone screen gradually dimmed, revealing her bewildered face.

Chairman?
Why would the mysterious and unpredictable chairman of Dansheng Group, whom even Old Madam Zhou had to treat with utmost respect, stand up for her?

Why did you insist on appointing her as the project manager?

Why would they terminate their cooperation with the Zhou family just because she was wronged?
Countless questions swirled in her mind, making her increasingly confused. She subconsciously turned her head, her gaze falling on Xiao Chen beside her.

Xiao Chen stood there quietly, meeting her gaze. His eyes were calm, but he slightly curved his lips into a faint and gentle smile, like a spring breeze that soothed the restlessness in people's hearts.

"Let's go," he said, his voice still calm, yet carrying a reassuring strength. "Let's go home."

Looking at his smile and his calm, unwavering eyes, Zhou Keying suddenly felt that the man before her was shrouded in a fog she had never been able to see clearly.

He may seem ordinary, but he always manages to protect her when she's at her most vulnerable and helpless.

The unexpected turn of events at the banquet, Shen Yingying's respectful attitude, the chairman's special attention... all of this seemed to be inextricably linked to him, yet she dared not delve into it.

She nodded silently, asked no more questions, and let Xiao Chen accompany her step by step toward the elevator.

Behind them, Old Mrs. Zhou and Zhou Hao were still pleading desperately, their voices gradually fading away and eventually swallowed up by the silence of the corridor.

Meanwhile, the banquet hall was already in a mess.

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the guests left one after another with embarrassed expressions. The once lively banquet instantly became deserted, leaving only scattered wine glasses and a messy table, silently telling the story of the commotion and disarray that had just taken place.

Lin Chengsen stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of the banquet hall, holding a half-finished glass of champagne, his gaze fixed on the two figures walking away side by side below...

Xiao Chen stood tall and straight, while Zhou Keying's brows still held a hint of grievance, yet she couldn't hide the sense of security that came from being protected.

His brow furrowed slightly, his fingertips gently stroking the rim of the cup, his eyes filled with a hint of inquiry and amusement.

This young man named Xiao Chen is truly extraordinary. Despite his seemingly ordinary appearance, he commands such respect from President Shen of the Dansheng Group, subtly disrupts the Zhou family's plans, and even gets the mysterious chairman of the Dansheng Group to stand up for him and protect Zhou Keying.

"Young Master Lin," the assistant cautiously stepped forward and asked in a low voice, "that man named Xiao Chen has an unknown background, but his aura is unusual. Should we send someone to investigate his background?"

Lin Chengsen remained silent for a moment, his gaze still fixed on the two figures downstairs. He slowly shook his head, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

“No need,” he said, his tone calm yet with a hint of certainty. “Interesting people will always meet again. Checking now would only diminish the fun.”

The assistant was slightly taken aback, then nodded and stood quietly to the side without saying anything more.

three days later.

Zhou Keying officially took office as the project manager of Dansheng Group's 10 billion yuan project. The news caused a sensation throughout the provincial capital.

Newspapers, television, and online media in the provincial capital were flooded with reports about her...

"Talented woman Zhou Keying secures a multi-billion dollar project through her own abilities."

"With the strong support of Dansheng Group, Zhou Keying becomes the youngest project manager with assets exceeding 10 billion yuan."

"The rise of the Zhou family is entirely due to this heroine."

Zhou Keying quickly rose to fame and became a highly sought-after figure in the provincial capital's business community.

The threshold of the Zhou family's house was almost worn down by people who came to offer congratulations and try to curry favor.

Families and businesses that once looked down on the Zhou family and disdained Zhou Keying are now lowering their stance and bringing generous gifts to visit her, all in an effort to establish a connection with Zhou Keying and benefit from the multi-billion dollar project.

Grandma Zhou fawned over Zhou Keying in every way, obeying her every word, and dared not show any favoritism again.

Xiao Chen continued to live the same life as before, low-key and calm, as if the banquet that caused a sensation throughout the city and the storm that reversed the fate of the Zhou family had nothing to do with him.

He gets up on time every day, washes up, and then sits in the study of the villa, processing news about the prison clan from various sources...

The remnants of the Prison Clan, lurking in the shadows of the city, would occasionally emerge to wreak havoc and harm humans. Xiao Chen's duty was to eliminate these hidden dangers and protect the peace of the city.

Sometimes, when encountering powerful members of the Prison Clan, he would have to take matters into his own hands, lurking in the corners of the city at night to fight those evil beings to the death until he had completely killed them before he could return to his villa with peace of mind.

He never mentioned any of this to anyone, including Zhou Keying.

Zhou Keying is getting busier and busier. Since taking office as project manager, she has hardly had a moment to spare. She shuttles between the company, construction site and meeting room every day, busy connecting projects, formulating plans and coordinating resources. She often works until late at night before she can rest.

These days, she has hardly come to Xiao Chen's villa, and the two of them meet less and less often.

However, whenever the night is quiet and Zhou Keying has finished all her work and is sitting alone in her office or lying in bed,

I can't help but think of the banquet that night, Xiao Chen's watchful eye in the corridor, and Shen Yingying's words on the phone. (End of Chapter)