My Ares Son-in-Law

Xiao Chen just looked at him coldly, with a mocking smile on his face: "Why, you are allowed to scheme against me, but I am not allowed to scheme against you in return? Do you think this company is your family's backyard, and you can do whatever you want with it? Or do you think that everyone in the world has to revolve around you and obey your orders?"

Every word he said was like a sharp knife, accurately piercing Wang Hao's sore spot, leaving him speechless. He could only stare at Xiao Chen angrily, with unwillingness and hatred flashing in his eyes.

Wang Hao was about to open his mouth to refute, but an inexplicable force made him unable to move. Guo She beside him quickly and swiftly grabbed his arm, his eyes full of anxiety and helplessness. He lowered his voice and almost lip-read in Wang Hao's ear:

"Manager Wang, calm down and be patient. No matter what storms you encountered in the past, Director Wang always supported you from behind. But this time, even Director Wang himself is in the vortex and urgently needs to find a scapegoat to calm the situation. You... Alas, the situation is stronger than people, and you have to bow your head."

Guo She's words were like cold water poured over Wang Hao's head, instantly extinguishing his boiling anger and replacing it with an unprecedented chill.

He suddenly raised his head, his eyes piercing through the crowd, as if he could see through all the obstacles, and saw the figure who once protected him from the wind and rain but was now out of reach - Director Wang.

At this moment, Wang Hao felt mixed emotions. He realized that his destiny was no longer completely in his own hands, but was being pulled by an invisible force and pushed into an unknown abyss.

His face turned pale as paper in an instant, and a trace of despair flashed across Wang Hao's eyes, but was immediately replaced by a strong desire to survive.

He knew very well that bowing his head at this moment might bring him a glimmer of hope. So he took a deep breath, temporarily put aside all his self-esteem and pride, bent his knees, and actually knelt on the ground, his posture was humble and sincere, as if he was bowing to fate.

"Brother Xiao," his voice was trembling but very clear, "I was blind before and mistook pearls for fish eyes. I was wrong. I sincerely apologize to you and hope you can give me a chance to make a new beginning. I promise that from now on, I will be careful with my words and actions, never make the same mistake again, and never let something like this happen again."

As he spoke, he lowered his head slightly to show his sincerity and determination.

The crowd around was stunned into silence by this scene, and they all cast complicated looks at him, including sympathy, ridicule, and a bit of admiration.

Xiao Chen stood there quietly, his eyes deep, as if he was examining every subtle expression of Wang Hao and judging the truth in his words. At this moment, the air was filled with an indescribable tension and expectation, as if even time had frozen.

In Wang Hao's heart, he thought he had made great concessions, and he even lowered himself to kneel down to Xiao Chen to ask for forgiveness.

In his opinion, such an action was enough to show his sincerity and regret. Xiao Chen would not lose face and continue to pursue him. He secretly planned that after this storm was over, he would find an opportunity to let Xiao Chen taste the humiliation. He vowed to avenge this vengeance as soon as possible.

However, reality is always more cruel than imagination.

A faint smile appeared on Xiao Chen's face, which seemed to contain endless ridicule and disdain. He shook his head gently and said slowly: "You want me to go back and help you solve the problem? In fact, it is very simple. As long as you are willing to submit your resignation letter now and leave the Lin Group completely, I will naturally consider going back."

This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, instantly shattering all the fantasies and luck in Wang Hao's heart. His face turned as pale as paper in an instant, and his lips trembled slightly. He seemed to want to say something, but he couldn't utter a word. His legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead, and they softened involuntarily. He hurriedly reached out to hold on to the table beside him, barely preventing himself from falling to the ground in embarrassment.

The air around them seemed to be frozen. It was so quiet that only Wang Hao's heavy breathing and heartbeat could be heard.

His mind was in a mess, with all kinds of thoughts flooding in like a tide, but they were quickly drowned by a strong fear and despair. He couldn't believe that he would come to this point, and he couldn't imagine what his future would be like if he lost the platform of the Lin Group.

At this moment, Wang Hao finally realized that the power and status he once relied on were so vulnerable in front of a truly strong man.

He felt unprecedented helplessness and confusion, as if the whole world had collapsed and he was the only one left, standing alone in the ruins, facing endless darkness and the unknown.

"It's over!" These two words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Wang Hao's heart hard, making his face even paler, his eyes full of despair and helplessness.

He knew very well that once Xiao Chen's proposal was adopted by the company, all his years of hard work and efforts would be in vain, and he would completely lose his foothold in the Lin Group.

"It's all over!" He muttered to himself, his voice full of bitterness and unwillingness. This was not only the helplessness of the current situation, but also the fear of the uncertainty of the future. He seemed to have foreseen the bleak scene of being kicked out and the various difficulties he might face in the future.

Wang Hao clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deeply into his palms, but he didn't feel any pain at all.

He looked up at Xiao Chen, his eyes flashing with complex emotions - anger, unwillingness, and a hint of imperceptible pleading.

"You...you should not go too far," he gritted his teeth, every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, "What good will this do for you? You will just create an extra enemy out of thin air."

Hearing this, Xiao Chen curled up a faint smile, which seemed to contain endless ridicule and contempt.

He wiped the corners of his mouth gently, his movements were elegant and calm, as if everything was under control. "I'm happy," he said calmly, without any emotion in his tone, "I'm happy to let you go, and that's enough for me to feel happy."

This sentence was like a sharp dagger that pierced Wang Hao's heart. He stared at Xiao Chen with wide eyes, looking at him in disbelief, as if he wanted to find a hint of joking in his eyes, but unfortunately, he only saw indifference and determination.

"You!" Wang Hao was speechless for a moment, anger and humiliation intertwined, almost suffocating him. He wanted to loudly denounce Xiao Chen's meanness and shamelessness, and wanted to expose the other party's hypocritical mask, but the words turned into a silent roar when they came to his lips.

He understood that no matter how he argued, he could not change the facts before his eyes. (End of this chapter)