My Ares Son-in-Law

If Xiao Chen really had such intentions, what was his purpose? Was it to get close to me, to gain some kind of benefit, or for some other ulterior motive?
Thinking of this, Lin Youya couldn't help but feel a chill. She knew very well that in this world full of unknowns and dangers, it was crucial to protect herself from harm. However, the reality before her put her in a dilemma.

She does need a reliable bodyguard to protect her safety, but if the bodyguard's motives are impure, it would undoubtedly be a time bomb buried around her.

"It's really not easy to find a good bodyguard." Lin Youya sighed softly, revealing a bit of helplessness and fatigue in her tone.

She knew very well that she had to be very careful and cautious on this issue and could not be careless. After all, her safety was not only related to her, but also to the fate of the entire family.

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The next morning, the sun shone through the clouds and onto the towering buildings of the Lin Group, heralding the official start of a new day.

Xiao Chen, dressed in a neat business suit, stepped steadily into this building that symbolizes power and wealth, and officially started his career in the Lin Group.

Although this group was founded by Lin Yue, as a listed company, its operations and decisions are actually deeply rooted in an intricate network of shareholders. Although Lin Youya is a senior executive, she cannot escape the fate of being scrutinized by many parties. She has to be cautious in every decision she makes to avoid becoming the target of public criticism.

In the company's conference room, the atmosphere was solemn and serious. When the HR manager officially announced that Xiao Chen would serve as the deputy manager of the PR department, a hint of barely perceptible nervousness flashed across Lin Youya's face.

She knew that this decision was not only a trust in Xiao Chen, but also a test of herself.

Although the position of deputy manager of the public relations department is called a senior executive, it actually occupies a delicate position in the company's internal power structure. It has no real power and has to bear attention and pressure from all sides.

Lin Youya knew very well that she had to take certain risks for Xiao Chen's joining, but she knew even more clearly that this was for the long-term interests of the company and to give Xiao Chen a suitable identity in order to better protect her safety.

Those shareholders are all old foxes in the business world. On the surface, they respect Lin Youya's decision, but privately they have long been ready to make moves, looking for any opportunity to challenge her authority.

Although they did not directly oppose Xiao Chen's appointment, the subtle hostility and doubts within them were like an undercurrent that was difficult to ignore.

With her keen intuition and firm will, Lin Youya stuck to her position, and eventually forced the shareholders to temporarily give up their obstruction of this decision.

However, this was only a superficial calm. From the moment Xiao Chen stepped into the public relations department, he felt the strange looks from his colleagues. Those curious, jealous, or hostile looks were like invisible swords, making him the focus of everyone's attention in an instant.

Even when Xiao Chen stepped into the half-open door of the Public Relations Department, from that moment on, he clearly felt the subtle hostility in the air around him.

The employees in the public relations department were either busy with their heads down or pretending to talk, but whenever his figure passed by, there would always be a few subtle glances that quickly met theirs, flashing with complex emotions.

This invisible targeting was stronger than any direct words, and Xiao Chen could not help but frown slightly, secretly alert in his heart. He knew very well that as the deputy manager of the public relations department appointed by General Manager Lin himself, his arrival undoubtedly broke the original balance and touched the interests of some people. And those explicit or implicit targeting was a silent response to this fact.

"Xiao Xiao, welcome, welcome!" The official manager of the public relations department, a middle-aged man in his fifties with a kind face but deep eyes, slowly stood up from behind the desk, a Maitreya-like smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, but there seemed to be a subtle deeper meaning hidden behind that smile.

His words sounded polite, yet casual. "You joined us suddenly, and we haven't had time to prepare a formal workstation for you. Just find a random place to make do with it for now."

As he spoke, he turned his body slightly and quickly scanned the office, finally fixing his eyes on a slightly awkward position - a lonely table next to the toilet.

He stretched out his hand, pointing his finger slightly there, and said with a hint of teasing: "How about sitting there? The view is wide and it's convenient..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen raised a playful smile. He did not respond immediately, but slowly scanned the manager's face with a scrutinizing gaze, as if he wanted to penetrate the Maitreya-like smile and see directly into his true thoughts.

After a moment, he smiled and spoke. His voice was not loud, but it carried a majesty that could not be ignored:
"Are you sure? Mr. Manager, you may not know that I am the deputy manager of the Public Relations Department appointed by your General Manager Lin himself, right? Your seemingly random arrangement is directed at me personally, but in a broader sense, isn't it questioning General Manager Lin's decision, or even challenging her authority?

As the head of the public relations department, you should be the face of the company, but now you are acting like this, aren't you afraid that Mr. Lin will be dissatisfied with you if he finds out?"

Having said that, Xiao Chen deliberately paused and looked at the other person more sharply, as if he wanted to take in all his inner thoughts.

He continued: "Besides, the workplace is like a battlefield, but not all battles are worth getting involved in for us little people. Sometimes, it is wise to keep a clear head and stay away from the conflicts of interest between the big guys.

After all, when the gods fight, the little devils suffer, and if you are not careful, you may become a victim. So, Mr. Manager, listen to my advice, let's be well and don't let those meaningless fights affect our future. "

After speaking, Xiao Chen's mouth curled up into a faint smile, which was both confident and somewhat unruly. He did not stay for too long, but took a step and walked straight to the manager's office.

Every step he took seemed so firm and powerful, as if he had become the master of this office.

"I think your office is nice. It has plenty of light and a wide view. It's very suitable for working." As he spoke, he pushed open the door and walked straight in, leaving the public relations manager Guo She standing at the door with a stunned look on his face.

"You!" Guo She was speechless for a moment, his face was uncertain, with both anger and helplessness. He had never seen such an arrogant newcomer, but after carefully savoring Xiao Chen's words, he had to admit that there was some truth in them.

As the public relations manager, he is well aware of the awkward situation of his position. Although he is in management, he does not have much real power. (End of this chapter)