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

As soon as Yan Chengan finished speaking, Su Jinxin suddenly stood up from her chair, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes.

"Going to sea? You've finally decided to set off!" She paced back and forth excitedly, as if she could already see the merchant ships sailing against the wind and waves, returning fully loaded.

"This is a highly profitable business! Just thinking about it is exciting!"

Yan Chengan looked at Su Jinxin's excited expression and a doting smile appeared on his lips.

“You’re always so full of energy.” He stood up and walked to Su Jinxin’s side, gently putting his arm around her shoulder. “However, this voyage may not be smooth sailing.”

Su Jinxin suppressed her smile and calmed down.

"I know that old fox Wu Dafu won't let us succeed so easily." She had long anticipated that touching the existing power structure would inevitably lead to obstruction.

As expected, after learning that Su Jinxin wanted to expand overseas trade, Wu, the wealthy businessman, immediately gathered several trusted confidants to plot.

"That Su Jinxin is truly ignorant and arrogant!" Wu, the wealthy businessman, slammed his hand on the table. "Who does she think she is? She actually dares to try and steal our business!"

"Sir, what should we do now?" asked a short, stout man with a fawning expression.

"Hmph! What to do? Of course, we'll teach her a lesson!" A sinister glint flashed in Wu the wealthy businessman's eyes. "Go, bring Boss Zheng here!"

Boss Zheng is a pivotal businessman in the business alliance, but he is greedy and treacherous when it comes to profit.

Wu, the wealthy businessman, knew that to deal with Su Jinxin, he had to win over Boss Zheng first.

After Mr. Zheng arrived at the Wu residence, the wealthy merchant Wu got straight to the point, explaining his purpose and promising him a generous reward once the matter was settled.

After hearing this, Mr. Zheng couldn't help but feel a little shaken.

Although Su Jinxin was young, she was very shrewd. He had to admit that working for Su Jinxin could indeed make a lot of money.

But the conditions offered by Wu, the wealthy businessman, were indeed very tempting...

"Mr. Wu, your terms are really hard to refuse..." Boss Zheng rubbed his hands together, his eyes gleaming with greed.

"Then it's a pleasure to cooperate!" Wu, the wealthy businessman, raised his glass and clinked it with Zheng's.

At the same time, Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan were also discussing the specifics of going to sea.

"Cheng'an, which country do you think we should start with?" Su Jinxin asked.

Yan Cheng'an pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Fusang Kingdom."

Su Jinxin nodded. "That's what I think too. Fusang is rich in resources and it's also relatively close to us."

As the two were talking, there was a sudden, urgent knocking on the door.

"Come in," Su Jinxin said.

A maid rushed in, "Madam, something terrible has happened! Boss Zheng and his men have blocked off the dock!"

The maid's words struck Su Jinxin like a bolt from the blue.

She stood up abruptly, her almond-shaped eyes wide with rage.

"You traitorous Boss Zheng! You dare to shut down my docks?!"

Yan Chengan's expression also turned cold, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"It seems that Wu, the wealthy businessman, is determined to go against us."

Su Jinxin sneered, "He doesn't even know his own limitations! Does he really think I, Su Jinxin, am easy to bully?" In her previous life, she was a powerful business tycoon, how could she be intimidated by such petty tricks?

"Let's go to the dock!" Su Jinxin grabbed her cloak and strode out aggressively, with an air of "I'm going to smash your head in."

At the dock, Boss Zheng was smugly directing his men to block all boats from entering or leaving.

"Hmph, let's see how you, Su Jinxin, manage to go to sea this time!" He seemed to already see Su Jinxin kneeling and begging for mercy, and felt a surge of secret pleasure.

However, Mr. Zheng's pleasure did not last long.

Su Jinxin, accompanied by Yan Chengan and a group of guards, arrived at the dock in a grand procession.

Upon seeing Su Jinxin appear, Boss Zheng's smile instantly froze, replaced by a hint of panic.

"Mrs. Su, what brings you here?" Mr. Zheng asked, trying to appear calm.

Su Jinxin sneered, ignoring Boss Zheng, and walked straight to the crowd. She took out a scroll from her sleeve and slowly unfurled it.

This is a detailed overseas trade plan, which clearly lists the products of various countries, trade routes, profit distribution, and even takes into account the possible risks and countermeasures.

Everyone who saw the plan was attracted by its feasibility and huge potential benefits.

It turns out that Su Jinxin had been prepared all along!

Boss Zheng then realized that the benefits that Wu Dafu had promised him were a drop in the ocean compared to the profits that this plan would bring!

He instantly felt like a clown, being completely fooled by the wealthy businessman Wu.

"Mr. Zheng, is there anything else you want to say?" Su Jinxin looked at him with a half-smile.

Mr. Zheng's face turned pale and then red. Finally, he gritted his teeth, walked up to Su Jinxin, and bowed deeply.

"Mrs. Su, I was wrong! I was bewitched and deceived by Mr. Wu's sweet talk! I am willing to support your plan and join your camp!"

Su Jinxin nodded in satisfaction. "A wise person knows when to yield. Since you have already repented, I naturally welcome you to join us."

Wu Dafushang's plan was easily thwarted by Su Jinxin.

He was so angry he almost vomited blood, but there was nothing he could do.

As night fell, in the study of the Yan residence, Yan Cheng'an gently closed the door, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

"Xin'er, come here..."

Yan Cheng'an gently closed the door, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

Inside the study, the flickering candlelight illuminated a huge scroll spread out on the desk.

On the scroll, mountains, rivers, and shipping routes are clearly depicted, revealing a meticulously planned overseas trade route map by Su Jinxin. However, it possesses a more traditional Chinese ink painting style and adds a touch of poetic charm compared to her original work.

"Xin'er, come here..." Yan Cheng'an's gentle voice echoed in the study.

Su Jinxin walked closer out of curiosity and was stunned when she saw the painting.

"This...you drew this?" She reached out and gently stroked the lines on the scroll, her eyes filled with surprise.

"Mmm," Yan Chengan wrapped his arms around her from behind, gently resting his chin on the top of her head, "Do you like it?"

Su Jinxin nodded, her eyes slightly reddening.

"I like it, I really like it." This is not just a painting, but also his overflowing love and support for her.

She turned around and hugged him tightly. "Cheng'an, thank you."

Yan Chengan gently kissed her forehead. "Silly girl, don't thank me. We are husband and wife, your business is my business."

The two embraced, their warmth overflowing, as if all the world's troubles were irrelevant to them.

However, this beautiful scene stung the eyes of another person.

Miss Lin hid outside the window and witnessed the whole scene, the flames of jealousy burning fiercely in her heart.

"Su Jinxin, what right do you have to have all this!" She clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her flesh.

The following day, a rumor began to spread quietly in the city: Su Jinxin's overseas trade plan was not for developing business, but for transferring assets and preparing to abscond with the money!

The rumor spread with great detail, with some even claiming to have personally witnessed Su Jinxin loading a large amount of gold and silver jewelry onto the ship.

As Miss Lin watched the rumors spread rapidly, a sinister smile crept onto her lips.

"Su Jinxin, let's see how you get out of this mess!"

That evening, Su Jinxin was having dinner when a maid rushed in.

"Madam, something terrible has happened! People outside are saying..."

Su Jinxin put down her chopsticks, her eyes sharpening. "What are you spreading?"

The maid swallowed hard and said cautiously, "There are rumors outside... that Madam is going to... run away with the money!"

Su Jinxin almost spat out a mouthful of blood; this rumor was just too outrageous!

Did she abscond with the money?

Where did she run off to?

Are we going to starve?

She's incredibly wealthy now, living a life of luxury and comfort. Running away would be a complete idiot!

"Heh," Su Jinxin sneered, putting down her chopsticks. "Looks like someone's getting impatient, trying to create a big news story!"

Yan Cheng'an also heard what the maid said, and his face darkened.

He put down his chopsticks, walked to Su Jinxin's side, and gently held her hand. "Xin'er, don't worry, I'll handle it."

Su Jinxin grasped his hand in return and gave him a reassuring look.

"Don't worry, this little trick is no match for me." She turned to the maid and said, "Go and invite Strategist Zhao here."

Zhao, the strategist, rushed over and, after hearing the whole story, was also completely bewildered.

"Madam, this rumor... is too far-fetched! Who would believe it?"

Su Jinxin raised an eyebrow. "Nonsense? You're too naive, my friend. In this age of limited information, rumors can spread like wildfire. No matter how far-fetched a rumor is, if enough people spread it, some people will believe it."

She paused, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes. "However, this is a perfect opportunity."

"An opportunity?" Zhao Moushi and Yan Cheng'an both looked at her with doubt.

Su Jinxin smiled mysteriously, "Since some people want to play, then we'll play big with them! Let them see what real business acumen is!"

She leaned closer to the two of them and whispered a few words in their ears. Both of them looked on with understanding.

The next day, an even more explosive piece of news broke in the city: not only did Madam Su not abscond with the money, but she was also planning to increase investment and expand the scale of overseas trade!

Furthermore, she announced that she would allocate a portion of the profits to improve people's livelihoods and help the poor!

This news immediately caused a huge uproar.

The people who were initially hesitant all expressed their support for Madam Su, and those who spread rumors were speechless, feeling as uncomfortable as if they had swallowed a fly.

Upon seeing the latest news, Wu, the wealthy businessman, was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.

"That Su Jinxin is really cunning! She actually turned the tables on me!"

Boss Zheng also looked conflicted. He originally wanted to take advantage of the situation to make a quick buck, but he didn't expect Su Jinxin to be so decisive, leaving him in a difficult position.

Hiding in the shadows, Miss Lin watched Su Jinxin speak confidently and smugly in front of everyone, and her jealousy and hatred intensified.

She gritted her teeth and whispered, "Su Jinxin, don't be so smug! I won't let you get away with this!"

Just then, a man in black appeared silently behind Miss Lin and whispered a few words in her ear.

Miss Lin's face changed drastically. "What did you say? He... he actually..."