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

The village on the outskirts of the city was already dilapidated, overgrown with weeds, and presented a desolate scene.

The air was filled with the earthy smell of soil, and a faint, nauseating stench of decay.

Steward Qian and Accountant Zhou were being escorted by guards, their faces pale and their legs trembling uncontrollably.

Especially Zhou the accountant, who was practically dragged along, muttering to himself, whether in prayer or curse was unclear.

Su Jinxin, dressed in plain clothes, stood beside the newly dug pit with a solemn expression.

In the pit, a long-decayed skeleton was suddenly revealed, and the figure of a man could still be vaguely discerned.

"Butler Qian, tell me, what's going on?" Su Jinxin's voice was icy cold, devoid of any emotion.

Butler Qian knelt down with a thud, kowtowing repeatedly: "Madam, spare me! I... I don't know anything!"

"Don't know? The former butler disappeared years ago, but now his remains have appeared in the Su family estate. You say you don't know?" Su Jinxin sneered. "Butler Qian, do you think I'm a three-year-old?"

The housekeeper was sweating profusely, his eyes darting around, but he refused to speak.

Zhou, the accountant standing to the side, was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground, unable to utter a word.

Su Jinxin didn't press them, but simply ordered, "Bring the account books."

The guards immediately presented several thick ledgers.

Su Jinxin opened the ledger and quickly scanned it, her slender fingers occasionally tapping lightly on the pages, producing a crisp sound.

As they watched Su Jinxin intently checking the accounts, Manager Qian and Accountant Zhou grew increasingly uneasy.

They knew that Su Jinxin was serious now.

Back at the Su residence, Su Jinxin continued to bury herself in the vast sea of ​​accounts.

The slander from Manager Qian and Accountant Zhou did not deter her; instead, it fueled her even greater fighting spirit.

She refused to believe that she couldn't figure out the Su family's accounts!

However, things were far more complicated than she had imagined.

Manager Qian and Accountant Zhou were like two bugs hiding in the shadows, constantly inciting some family members to spread rumors that Su Jinxin was investigating the accounts to eliminate dissidents and consolidate her own power.

"Since when did it become the place for a married-out woman to boss people around in the Su family?"

"Exactly! I think she has ulterior motives and wants to drain the Su family's assets!"

These rumors, like tiny poisonous needles, pierced Su Jinxin's heart.

She felt unprecedented pressure, as if a mountain was pressing down on her shoulders, making it hard for her to breathe.

Yan Cheng'an felt heartbroken seeing Su Jinxin grow thinner and thinner.

He wanted to persuade her to give up, but he knew that for Su Jinxin, this was not just a matter of money, but also a matter of dignity and innocence.

"Jin Xin..." Yan Cheng'an called softly, but didn't know how to comfort her.

Su Jinxin raised her head and forced a smile at him: "I'm fine." She paused, her eyes resolute, "I will get to the bottom of this!"

Just then, a sharp voice came from outside the door: "Su Jinxin, come out here!"

Su Jinxin slowly put down the ledger in her hand and rubbed her sore eyes.

The shouting outside made her sneer.

"Heh, speak of the devil and he appears." She stood up gracefully, smiled slightly at Yan Cheng'an, and said, "Let's go out and meet them."

In the courtyard, a group of Su family relatives were waiting menacingly, led by Su Jinxin's second uncle, Su Mingde.

He looked indignant, as if Su Jinxin had committed some heinous crime.

"Su Jinxin, how dare you show your face! You've turned our Su family into a complete mess, what are you really up to?"

Su Jinxin remained calm and chuckled lightly, "Second Uncle, what are you saying? How did I manage to make the Su family a mess? Did you do something wrong that you're afraid I'll find out?" This counterattack left Su Mingde speechless.

"You...you're spouting nonsense!" Su Mingde pointed at Su Jinxin in a fit of rage. "Stop spreading rumors! Don't be fooled by her, she just wants to take advantage of this to seize the Su family's assets!"

Su Jinxin did not directly refute, but clapped her hands, signaling the servants to bring out several stacks of account books and place them in front of everyone.

"Since Second Uncle puts it this way, let's be frank. You can all take a look at these account books and see if I've been spreading rumors or misleading people." This move of hers took everyone by surprise.

Those relatives who had initially been incited by Su Mingde also began to hesitate and stepped forward to examine the account books.

Su Jinxin didn't urge him, but stood quietly to the side with a confident smile on her lips.

She had long anticipated this day, so she made thorough preparations in advance.

Although the methods used by Manager Qian and Accountant Zhou to falsify accounts were subtle, they were exposed by Su Jinxin's sharp eyes.

In front of everyone, she pointed out the problems in the accounts one by one, completely exposing the conspiracy of Manager Qian and Accountant Zhou.

As the truth gradually came to light, the relatives who had originally supported Su Mingde turned against him and began to criticize Manager Qian and Accountant Zhou.

"Well, you two bastards, how dare you do such a thing behind our backs!"

"You must have been blind to believe your lies!"

Su Mingde's face grew increasingly grim. He glared fiercely at Su Jinxin and turned to slip away.

"Second Uncle, are you leaving already?" Su Jinxin's voice was crisp and cold, like a winter wind, instantly freezing Su Mingde's steps.

She slowly walked up to Su Mingde, her eyes sharp. "This isn't over yet..."

Su Jinxin looked at Su Mingde with a half-smile, her tone light but carrying an undeniable authority: "Second Uncle, the accounts haven't been settled yet, and you're already trying to run away? What do you think the Su family is? You think you can come and go as you please?" Her move was textbook-level "killing someone by destroying their spirit."

Su Mingde's face turned ashen, as if he had swallowed a fly, yet he dared not refute.

He stammered, "I...I didn't mean to run away..."

"Oh? Is that so?" Su Jinxin raised an eyebrow, her eyes playful. "Then tell me, Second Uncle, how much have you taken from the Su family over the years? Don't tell me about hardship fees or gifts for elders; those all need to be accounted for. If you can't produce evidence, don't blame me for being ruthless." This was practically a public execution. The relatives watching gasped and quickly distanced themselves from Su Mingd, afraid of being implicated.

Su Mingde panicked completely. He knelt down with a thud, wailing and begging for mercy: "Jinxin, your second uncle knows he was wrong! I'll never dare to do it again! Please forgive me this time!" His change of expression was as fast as turning the pages of a book. The onlookers were like: Is that all?

That's it?

Su Jinxin wasn't buying it. She sneered, "Let you go? When you plotted against me and the Su family, did you ever think about letting us go?" She waved her hand, signaling her servants to take Su Mingde away and give him a proper "treatment".

After dealing with Su Mingde, Su Jinxin did not let her guard down.

She knew this was just the beginning.

She has something even more important to do: to revitalize the Su family.

Throughout this process, Yan Chengan stayed by Su Jinxin's side, and his support made Su Jinxin feel extremely at ease.

In the stillness of the night, in the garden of the Su family mansion, the moonlight was like water. Yan Cheng'an gently held Su Jinxin's hand and said softly, "Thank you for your hard work."

Su Jinxin leaned on Yan Chengan's shoulder, enjoying this moment of peace and warmth.

She sighed softly, "This is just the beginning. The road ahead is still long." Although the conspiracy of Steward Qian and Accountant Zhou was exposed, the family's financial deficit was much more serious than imagined.

Su Jinxin realized that filling this huge hole would not be an easy task.

A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, and Su Jinxin looked up at Yan Cheng'an, her eyes sparkling: "Cheng'an, we..."

"What's wrong?" Yan Chengan looked at her gently.

Su Jinxin took a deep breath and said slowly, "We might have to... sell the house."

Su Jinxin wants to sell her house?

!

The news spread like wildfire throughout the entire Su family mansion, causing an uproar among everyone.

"My goodness! What is Miss doing? Is the Su family going to fall?" Aunt Li in the kitchen gossiped while chopping vegetables, almost cutting her hand with the knife.

"No way? He's only been in charge of the household for a few days and he's already selling the house? This rate of squandering money is even faster than the Second Master's!" Aunt Liu, who was sweeping the floor, couldn't help but chime in.

Even the usually composed butler was so shocked by the news that he almost dropped his teacup.

Although he had been thoroughly subdued by Su Jinxin, the downfall of the Su family would not benefit him at all!

He was still counting on the Su family as a powerful family to rely on for shelter!

Su Jinxin watched the crowd discussing and a mysterious smile appeared on her lips.

She cleared her throat and said loudly, "Everyone, please be quiet! I know you are all concerned about the future of the Su family. I, Su Jinxin, hereby guarantee that the Su family will not fall!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately fell silent, looking at Su Jinxin with curiosity, wondering what she was up to.

“Selling houses is just the first step,” Su Jinxin paused, then dropped a bombshell, “Next, we also want to… go public!”

"Going public?!" Everyone was dumbfounded. What was this new thing?

Yan Chengan looked at Su Jinxin's confident demeanor, a hint of doting in his eyes.

He knew that his wife never did anything without being sure of success.

It was late at night, and Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan sat side by side in the study, with various account books and documents on the table.

Su Jinxin rubbed her temples and said wearily, "These accounts are more complicated than I imagined."

Yan Chengan held her hand tenderly and said softly, "Don't overwork yourself, take it slow."

Su Jinxin looked up at him and smiled sweetly, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." She picked up a document, pointed to a line of text, and said, "Look, here..."

Suddenly, a series of urgent knocks on the door interrupted Su Jinxin's words.

"What is it?" Su Jinxin asked, somewhat displeased.

A maid's anxious voice came from outside the door: "Young Miss, something terrible has happened! Master... Master..."