Reborn through an arranged marriage, I awakened the Shennong farming system.

The next morning, after breakfast, Su Bai headed to the Su family home with the gifts prepared by Hua Jueming for the homecoming. Hua Jueming wanted to come along, but Su Bai felt it was unnecessary. If Su Shengrong really wanted to make some demands of him, Hua Jueming wouldn't be able to speak up in front of Su Shengrong.

Hua Jueming was aware of Su Bai's concerns, but Su Bai was extremely important at the moment, and he was really worried about him not following along. So, Hua Jueming decided to secretly follow and protect Su Bai from the shadows.

On the way to the Su family home, it started to drizzle halfway there. The light rain pattered against the car windows, calming Su Bai's mood considerably.

Upon arriving at the Su family home, only Uncle Xin was waiting for him at the door. After discovering that only Su Bai had returned and that Hua Gengchen and Hua Jueming had not come, Uncle Xin's attitude towards Su Bai underwent a subtle change.

Su Bai ignored him, told Uncle Xin to take the gifts he brought inside, and went into the living room first.

Meanwhile, the living room was bustling with activity. Su Shengrong, Su Yangxia, Su Chengjun, Su Mo, and Su Qi were all there, talking about something, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

When Su Yangxia saw that Su Bai had arrived, her gentle, warm eyes suddenly lit up, and she said with a smile, "Second brother is back!"

In short, everyone's eyes in the living room were drawn to Su Bai. Su Shengrong and the others craned their necks to look behind Su Bai, seemingly anticipating something.

Uncle Xin quickly brought the things in and respectfully said to Su Shengrong, "Master, the gifts that the second young master brought back for his return visit are all here."

"Did you come back alone?" Su Shengrong asked, while Su Chengjun, Su Mo, and Su Qi watched with great interest.

"Yes, I came back alone." Su Bai looked at Su Shengrong calmly, her voice also very calm.

"Where is Hua Gengchen?" Su Shengrong was very disappointed. Hua Gengchen's absence from the wedding ceremony had caused the Su family to lose face. And now, Hua Gengchen was still not coming for the three-day homecoming. This proved that Su Bai simply did not have the ability to win Hua Gengchen's heart. How could he continue to act under the Hua family's banner in the future?

“He’s still abroad,” Su Bai said bluntly. “Doesn’t Dad know about this?”

Su Shengrong gave Su Bai a disapproving look. Su Yangxia noticed the awkward atmosphere and quickly stepped in to smooth things over, "Second brother, you must be tired from the car ride! Come and rest." As soon as Su Yangxia saw Su Bai, her mood improved, and everything seemed more pleasing to the eye.

Su Bai sat down as Su Yangxia suggested, raised his eyelids and looked quietly at Su Shengrong, saying, "The Su family rarely cared about the custom of the three-day homecoming before, but suddenly they have become concerned about it. I suppose Dad has something to say, so let's not beat around the bush and just say it."

No matter what Su Shengrong's plan is, Su Bai will not let Su Shengrong succeed.

Su Shengrong did have this idea, but Su Bai bringing it up so bluntly made him feel embarrassed. "Is this how you talk to your elders?"

Su Bai pursed his lips. What was his attitude? He was just saying what he wanted to say.

"Not going to talk? Fine! I'm tired from the car ride back, go take a nap first, call me when it's time to eat." If Su Shengrong wants to keep it to himself, then so be it. He'd see how long Su Shengrong could keep it up.

Seeing Su Bai walk away without pausing for a moment, Su Shengrong was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, "This, this, you wretched child!"

As Su Yangxia watched Su Bai's retreating figure, a glint of light flashed in his eyes. He really wanted to see this vibrant Su Bai every day!

The moment I thought of that, my body suddenly stiffened!

Su Yangxia lowered his head. What was he thinking just now?

I see Su Bai every day!?

Is he possessed by some evil spirit?!

Su Yangxia re-examined his thoughts about Su Bai. He had a special interest in Su Bai, but he only liked seeing Su Bai's true self, not someone wearing a mask.

His extra attention to Su Bai stemmed from his desire to determine who was more suitable to be his whetstone, a stepping stone for him to advance further.

He was using Su Bai as a pawn.

There was nothing else besides that.

Su Yangxia composed himself, suppressing any slight unease he felt. He was absolutely determined not to have any other thoughts about Su Bai.

Su Bai is just a pawn!

After Su Chengjun noticed that Su Yangxia hadn't realized Su Shengrong was angry, he immediately stepped forward and gently comforted Su Shengrong, "Second brother has been wandering outside for many years, and his heart is not completely with the Su family yet. Dad, don't take it to heart!"

Su Shengrong's anger subsided slightly after hearing Su Chengjun's words. If he had known earlier that Su Bai's birth chart was so auspicious, he would have taken Su Bai back and taught him properly long ago, and this situation would not have occurred.

"Third brother is right, Dad, don't take it to heart by second brother." Su Mo chimed in. It was rare that Su Yangxia didn't try to persuade Su Shengrong. She would never let Su Chengjun monopolize such a good opportunity to show off.

With Su Chengjun and Su Mo offering words of comfort one after another, Su Shengrong's anger subsided considerably. After instructing Uncle Xin to arrange lunch, he returned to his room alone, leaving Su Chengjun and the others to take care of their own affairs.

Su Bai didn't want to sleep, but he really didn't want to go downstairs and face the Su family, so he stayed in his room. He climbed onto the bed, first took out his phone to check the stock market, and then searched for the Su Group online.

Judging from Su Shengrong's expression, he must have something he needs Hua Gengchen's help with. However, because he made different choices, things are different in this life compared to the previous one. Therefore, Su Bai is not sure what Su Shengrong needs Hua Gengchen's help with. Since there is no other way to find out the information, Su Bai can only hope to check the official website of the Su Group and find some clues.

After reviewing all the recent developments of the Su Group, Su Bai still couldn't find anything amiss. Just as he was about to give up, he caught a glimpse of a group news article in the lower right corner, a mid-year summary by Su Shengrong.

Looking at Su Shengrong's face, which was magnified and placed in the very center, while the words "mid-year summary" were squeezed into a corner, Su Bai quickly scrolled past it with disdain.

But somehow my finger clicked on the news article, skipping the beginning and starting from the middle.

"...The Su Group is facing a critical juncture in its transformation. Every day, I think about how to preserve Su's core industries while integrating them with other sectors to create a new Su. Su is a long-established real estate company, but times are changing, and we cannot remain stagnant. We must strive to keep pace with the younger generation..."

Hearing this, Su Bai couldn't stand it anymore and turned off the video. Su Shengrong was still talking so long and tediously, which was getting more and more annoying the more you listened to him.

Putting his phone aside, Su Bai turned over and lay on the bed staring blankly at the ceiling. What exactly was Su Shengrong up to?

After thinking for a while, Su Bai still couldn't come up with anything. He sat up from the bed and went to the window. Su Bai was about to open the window to let in some fresh air when he accidentally heard Su Chengjun's voice.

"Su Mo, what are your conditions?"

"Third Brother, this is not a good matter! Although Young Master Gu does know the young master of the Li family, it's not so easy for me to suddenly ask to see Young Master Li." Su Mo said this, but her tone was very proud, as the Li family's status was not ordinary.

Su Bai didn't know how he heard Su Chengjun and Su Mo's voices, so he looked out the window. It turned out that Su Chengjun and Su Mo were in the room directly below his room, and they had opened the window and were talking by the window, so Su Bai could hear their voices when he opened the window.

"Young Master Gu and Young Master Li have a close relationship. I'm just acting as a go-between. If things go well, I won't treat you unfairly..." Su Chengjun whispered the last part into Su Mo's ear, so Su Bai didn't hear it.

After Su Chengjun quoted a price, Su Mo smiled and agreed, "I'll give it a try, and I'll call you as soon as I have any news."

"Great!" Su Chengjun's tone was full of excitement. Ever since he received that anonymous text message, he had been investigating its contents. After confirming that it was true, and seeing Su Shengrong's attitude towards the reclusive families, Su Chengjun didn't want to just find anyone to cooperate with. Instead, he wanted to find someone who could be of the greatest help to him.

After much thought, apart from reclusive families, Li Chengtian of the Li family is the most suitable!

In the circles of the wealthy, besides the reclusive families who live in seclusion, there are three top wealthy families, and the Li family is one of them.

After Su Chengjun and Su Mo finished their discussion, they left the room. Su Bai leaned against the wall, his mind filled with thoughts of the Li family that Su Chengjun had mentioned.

In his previous life, Su Bai had also come into contact with people from the Li family.

The Li family controls Haicheng, where they wield absolute power. Similarly, their influence can be seen in virtually every industry in Haicheng.

Su Bai once went to Haicheng on a business trip. At that time, he really wanted to meet Li Chengtian, the legendary young master of the Li family, but he didn't get to meet him at all.

In this life, Su Bai never expected to hear his name so soon!

If Su Chengjun really chooses Li Chengtian as a business partner, it will be a huge disadvantage for him!

Su Bai frowned deeply. After his rebirth, he chose a different path, which really created a butterfly effect. He accidentally flapped his wings and things changed in ways he hadn't expected.

Just before dinner, Su Chengjun volunteered to call Su Bai to eat, "Second brother, dinner's ready!"

"Coming!" Su Bai replied, put his phone in his pocket, straightened his clothes, and then went to open the door.

"Second Brother, you're so slow! Are you hiding in your room doing something shady?" Su Chengjun joked. Only after finalizing the deal with Su Mo did he realize that their chosen location wasn't ideal. This was a crucial battle for Su Chengjun to impress everyone, and he absolutely couldn't allow any mishaps!

"What are you talking about, Third Brother? I just woke up and my head is still a little fuzzy. How could you make such a guess out of thin air? Could it be that you often do shady things in secret?" Su Bai retorted.

"No way!" Su Chengjun laughed awkwardly. His gaze quickly swept past Su Bai and swept across the room. The bed was indeed messy, and most importantly, the window was closed. Su Chengjun still trusted the soundproofing of the old house, so he put his mind at ease. "I was just saying it casually, Second Brother, don't take it seriously."

"Hmph!" Su Bai snorted, thankfully he had closed the window beforehand. He took a step forward, and after leaving the room, he casually closed the door behind him, cutting off Su Chengjun's view. "Let's go, didn't we say we were going to eat?"

There's a tough battle waiting for him downstairs!