Reborn and married in a swapped marriage, my aloof husband is too ruthless.

When Su Jinxin returned to the Yan residence, her maid, Luoluo, immediately came to greet her and asked cautiously, "Miss, what does Master want you to do?"

Su Jinxin replied calmly, "It's nothing." She didn't want Green Luo to worry; this loyal maid was her only comfort.

Pushing open the door, the cramped space and sparse furnishings only added to her frustration.

"Why would a dignified young master like Yan stay in such a cramped room...?"

What bothered her even more was that she wanted to start a business, but she didn't even have the start-up capital.

Su's father favored Su Xiaoxiao and would never give her any support.

As for the Yan family, not to mention Yan Cheng'an, who publicly claims to be a "living dead," Yan Chengze's words on their wedding day wouldn't possibly support him...

She walked to the table, poured herself a glass of cold tea, and drank it all in one gulp, trying to suppress her agitation.

Since Yan Cheng'an is biding his time, I must fight for my own survival.

She recalled Su Xiaoxiao's many evil deeds in her past life and her own tragic end, and a strong hatred welled up in her heart.

This hatred, like a sharp blade, churned within her, causing her unbearable pain, yet keeping her perfectly clear-headed.

"I will no longer be at the mercy of others!" Su Jinxin clenched her fists, her eyes flashing with determination.

Meanwhile, Su Xiaoxiao was sitting smugly in front of her dressing table, applying makeup.

The maid Cui'er whispered in her ear, "Miss, I heard that the eldest young lady wants to go into business."

Su Xiaoxiao sneered: "Her? She thinks she can compete with me? She's overestimating herself!"

"Miss, should we..." Cui'er made a throat-slitting gesture.

Su Xiaoxiao waved her hand: "No need for that. If she wants to go into business, I'll make sure she can't even leave the house!"

A ruthless glint flashed in her eyes. "Go and contact those merchants in the east of the city. Tell them they are not allowed to have any cooperation with Su Jinxin. Otherwise, they will be making enemies of the Su family!"

"Yes, Miss!" Cui'er accepted the order and left.

Su Jinxin was unaware of Su Xiaoxiao's plot and was trying her best to find a way out.

She knew that it was already difficult for women to do business in this era, not to mention that she was facing many obstacles from Su Xiaoxiao.

In the stillness of the night, Su Jinxin lit a candle and, by its dim light, began to write and draw on a piece of paper.

Having been a businesswoman for many years in her previous life, she had accumulated a wealth of experience and knew which products were about to become popular and where there were business opportunities.

She began to quietly plot, trying to bypass Su Xiaoxiao's suppression and find a breakthrough...

Suddenly, a soft knock sounded at the door. Su Jinxin looked up alertly and asked in a low voice, "Who is it?"

A deep male voice came from outside the door: "It's me."

Yan Cheng'an's voice came from outside the door.

Su Jinxin was startled and quickly gathered up the papers on the table before getting up to open the door.

"Husband, what brings you here so late?" she asked calmly, as if her earlier tension was just an illusion.

Yan Cheng'an walked into the room, his gaze falling on Su Jinxin's slightly flustered face, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.

"Nothing, I just couldn't sleep, so I came to see you," he said casually, a hint of concern in his voice.

Su Jinxin was puzzled, but answered calmly, "My husband should rest early, I am also tired."

Yan Cheng'an didn't say anything more, but just gave her a deep look before turning and leaving.

His figure disappeared into the night, but Su Jinxin remained standing there, her mind filled with countless thoughts.

The next morning, Su Jinxin began her operation.

She remembered that at this time in her previous life, a spice from the south was about to become popular in the capital, and the price of this spice was still very low.

She secretly contacted an inconspicuous merchant outside the city and bought a large quantity of this spice at a very low price.

News of Su Xiaoxiao's blockade quickly spread throughout the entire eastern part of the city, and all the merchants refused to cooperate with Su Jinxin.

Su Xiaoxiao was smug, thinking she had completely cut off Su Jinxin's escape route.

She was waiting to see Su Jinxin make a fool of herself, waiting for her to beg her for help when she was desperate.

However, Su Jinxin was not as desperate as she had imagined.

She had anticipated that Su Xiaoxiao would cause trouble, so she made preparations in advance.

She bypassed the merchants in the east of the city and bought goods directly from vendors outside the city, completely unaffected by Su Xiaoxiao.

As Su Jinxin looked at the mountains of spices piled up in the warehouse, her heart was filled with joy and confidence.

She knew this was the first step in her revenge, and the beginning of taking control of her own destiny.

Su Xiaoxiao's scheme failed, which only strengthened her resolve.

"Su Xiaoxiao, do you think you can defeat me like this?" Su Jinxin's lips curled into a cold smile. "This is just the beginning!"

As night fell, Su Jinxin changed into an inconspicuous set of men's clothing and quietly left the Yan residence...

Under the cover of night, Su Jinxin moved through the streets and alleys of Beijing.

She was no longer the sheltered young lady who never left her home, but instead adopted the alias "Young Master Su," a novice businessman.

She wandered the streets and alleys, observing the price fluctuations of various commodities in the market, bargaining with vendors, and even chatting with some merchants who had traveled all over the country to learn about the business situation in different places.

She astutely discovered that, in addition to spices, tea and silk also presented enormous business opportunities.

Most women would have given up in tears long ago if they encountered business suppression like Su Xiaoxiao, but Su Jinxin became more courageous with each setback.

She has an indomitable spirit; the more Su Xiaoxiao tries to defeat her, the more determined she becomes to prove herself.

She doesn't believe in fate; she believes that human will can overcome anything.

She personally conducted market research and interacted with all sorts of people. Her behavior was quite different from that of a traditional woman, which attracted a lot of attention, but she didn't care at all.

With her memories from her previous life and her keen business sense, Su Jinxin accurately grasped the pulse of the market.

She sold the spices she had acquired to the largest spice merchant in the capital at a high price, making a hefty profit.

She then used the money to buy a large quantity of tea and silk, which she then resold, doubling her profit.

In a short period of time, she accumulated a great fortune, and her reputation began to spread among merchants. "Young Master Su" became a rising star in the business world of the capital.

When the news reached Su Xiaoxiao's ears, she was so angry that her face turned ashen, and she smashed the teacup in her hand to the ground, shards flying everywhere.

"Impossible! How could she possibly turn things around? Someone must be helping her!" Su Xiaoxiao roared hysterically. She couldn't accept that her carefully planned conspiracy had been so easily thwarted by Su Jinxin, and she couldn't accept Su Jinxin's current success.

Su Jinxin looked at the heavy silver notes in her hand and a confident smile appeared on her lips.

She succeeded; she not only broke Su Xiaoxiao's blockade but also earned her first pot of gold.

This is just the beginning. She will make Su Xiaoxiao and everyone who has ever bullied her pay the price!

Now that she has a financial foundation, she can better establish herself in the Yan family and more effectively confront Su Xiaoxiao.

She carefully hid the silver notes, turned and walked towards the Yan residence. The deep courtyard was exceptionally quiet in the night, like a lurking beast.

Su Jinxin's steps were firm and powerful, and her eyes gleamed with an inexplicable light.

She pushed open the gate of the Yan residence and stepped inside... "Yan Cheng'an," she whispered, "I'm back."

The gates of the Yan residence slowly closed behind Su Jinxin, shutting out the noise outside and the path she had come from.

The heavy gate of the mansion seemed like a dividing line, completely separating her from the past.

She was no longer the Su family's young lady who could be manipulated by others, but the "Young Master Su" who held wealth and harbored secrets.

She would use this money to gain a foothold in this secluded mansion, tear off Su Xiaoxiao's hypocritical mask, and reclaim everything that belonged to her...