Fleeing from famine? Not a chance; the divine healer's wife made her fortune.

With the trade route now open, they were full of vigor and high spirits.

The rapid sound of horses' hooves approached from afar, raising a cloud of dust, and came to a stop in front of Su Yunlan and the others.

The man on horseback dismounted; he was the one Young Master Xiao had sent to contact the transport team.

"Third Young Master, something terrible has happened! The coachmen said... said they have something to do tonight and can't come!" the man reported breathlessly.

Su Yunlan frowned slightly, a sense of foreboding welling up in her heart.

The goods must be shipped out tonight, otherwise things might get complicated.

“What about the backup driver?” she asked in a low voice.

The person stammered, "He...he also said he couldn't come."

Xiao Yuhan's eyes turned cold. "Let's go take a look!"

The three arrived at the agreed location, only to find it deserted, with only a few idle rickshaw drivers chatting.

Upon seeing Xiao Yuhan and his group, they immediately fell silent, their eyes darting around, unable to meet his gaze.

Su Yunlan looked around and already had the answer in her heart.

"What's going on?" Xiao Yuhan stepped forward, his voice as cold as ice, his powerful aura causing the coachmen to involuntarily take a step back.

One of the drivers, who seemed to be the leader, smiled obsequiously and said, "Third Young Master, we...we have something come up and we really can't leave."

"Something came up at the last minute? So many people had something come up at the same time?" Su Yunlan sneered, her gaze sharp as she swept over the crowd. "Tell me, who ordered you all to do this?"

The air seemed to freeze; no one dared to speak.

At this moment, a fat, big-eared figure appeared behind the group; it was Zheng the merchant.

He waved his fan and said with a forced smile, "Madam Su, what are you doing? Everyone has things to do, do you think you can force them?"

Su Yunlan stared directly at him, her tone icy, "Mr. Zheng, why should we involve others in our affairs?"

The Zheng merchant feigned surprise, "I don't understand what Madam Su is saying. I was just passing by and saw that it was a bit lively here, so I came to take a look."

Chairman Luo also strolled over, stroking his beard, and earnestly advised, "Madam Su, doing business is all about harmony and making money. Why make things so tense? Since these drivers have something to do, why not find someone else?"

Su Yunlan suppressed her anger, while the surrounding transport workers watched, creating a tense atmosphere.

She knew that the Zheng merchant was deliberately trying to intimidate her and make her back down.

“Boss Zheng, we both know the truth, why pretend to be stupid?” Su Yunlan’s voice wasn’t loud, but it was firm and resolute. “You think you can stop me like this? You underestimate me!”

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Chairman Luo chimed in, "Madam Su, young people shouldn't act impulsively, or they'll only suffer the consequences."

Su Yunlan sneered, "I, Su Yunlan, am never afraid of being taken advantage of! I will remember what happened today." Her gaze swept over Mr. Zheng, Chairman Luo, and the workers watching the commotion, finally settling on a young apprentice.

The apprentice's eyes darted around, as if he wanted to say something.

Su Yunlan's heart stirred. "You, come here."

Upon seeing this, Li Shao Nian felt a surge of excitement.

He had only offered his assistance in secret, but he never expected that Su Yunlan would directly name him.

He took a deep breath, stepped forward, his voice trembling slightly but firm: "Madam Su, I... I can testify that Boss Zheng did indeed instruct these drivers not to come."

The expressions of Mr. Zheng and Chairman Luo changed drastically, clearly not expecting this turn of events.

The merchant Zheng abruptly closed the fan in his hand, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes crinkling together, his eyes flashing with anger: "You...you little brat, how dare you meddle in other people's business!"

Chairman Luo stepped forward, trying to salvage the situation: "Young Li, why are you doing this? This is an adult matter, what are you, a mere apprentice, interfering in?"

Su Yunlan smiled slightly and said calmly, "Boss Zheng, Chairman Luo, you see, even a junior apprentice can see through the truth. Your methods are far too low."

Li's courage inspired those around him, and some of the previously silent workers began to whisper among themselves.

Taking the opportunity, Su Yunlan approached Mr. Zheng, her tone low but firm: "Mr. Zheng, I know all about the dirty tricks you've been up to. Deliberately sabotaging the Xiao family's business, secretly raising prices, exploiting small merchants... your infamous reputation has already spread throughout the business world."

The Zheng merchant's face turned ashen, and veins bulged on his forehead, but he was unable to refute it.

The surrounding merchants began to discuss the matter, and some started to leave, clearly dissatisfied with the behavior of the Zheng merchants.

Su Yunlan's voice continued to echo in the room: "Your tricks may succeed for a while, but in the end you will only suffer the consequences. I, Su Yunlan, will never let myself be slaughtered."

The Zheng merchant's face grew increasingly grim, and in the end he could only manage a weak sneer: "Lady Su, don't be too smug. I'll show you that the business world isn't as easy as you think."

Su Yunlan smiled calmly and turned to face the crowd: "Everyone, you have all witnessed what happened today. I, Su Yunlan, although I am new here, will never be afraid of any difficulties. I will prove with my actions that justice will ultimately prevail over evil."

As soon as he finished speaking, applause erupted from the crowd.

Li Shaonian's eyes gleamed with admiration, while Xiao Yuhan stood silently to the side, his eyes filled with pride.

“Madam Su, I’m willing to help you.” A voice came from behind the crowd, and then a middle-aged merchant squeezed through the crowd and bowed to Su Yunlan.

Su Yunlan nodded slightly, her heart filled with turbulent emotions.

She knew this was just the beginning, and the road ahead was long, but she was confident and determined to go even further.

Xiao Yuhan's gaze remained fixed on Su Yunlan; her perseverance, her wisdom, and her courage captivated him.

He seemed to see a general strategizing on the battlefield, not a weak woman.

At this moment, he was filled with pride, proud to have such a wife.

Su Yunlan also felt Xiao Yuhan's gaze. She turned to look at him, and their eyes met. No words were needed; love flowed between them.

Amidst the tense atmosphere, a warm current quietly spread.

Among the crowd, the apprentice named Li Shaonian secretly slipped away.

He jogged all the way to a secluded courtyard in the west of the city and knocked on the gate.

A short while later, an old man opened the door; it was none other than Old Man Wang, the largest transporter in the area.

Li, panting, told Old Man Wang everything that had just happened.

After listening, Old Man Wang stroked his white beard and said, "Good! This Lady Su is indeed a woman who is just as capable as any man! Go and get all our carriages ready. We'll help Lady Su ship the goods out tonight!"

As night fell, a caravan of carriages silently drove out of the city gate.

Su Yunlan stood at the foot of the city wall, watching the departing convoy, a faint smile appearing on her lips.

Neither Zheng, the businessman, nor Chairman Luo could have imagined that their meticulously planned obstruction would be so easily thwarted.

A month later, Su Yunlan's trade route was initially operational, the first batch of goods successfully arrived at their destination, and he made a substantial profit.

Holding the ledger, her fingers trembled slightly with excitement.

Looking at the strings of numbers above, she seemed to see gleaming silver and hear the crisp sound of copper coins.

This is not just a victory of money, but also a testament to her wisdom and courage.

She excitedly ran to Xiao Yuhan and handed him the ledger. "Look, we succeeded!" Xiao Yuhan took the ledger, carefully flipped through it, and a gratified smile appeared on his face.

Su Yunlan shared a portion of the profits with the workers involved in the transportation and gave Li Shaonian a large red envelope as a special gift.

The workers cheered with joy, and their respect and gratitude for Su Yunlan grew even stronger.

Li, the young man, held the red envelope, lowered his head shyly, his heart filled with gratitude and joy.

He knew he had made the right choice.

Looking at the jubilant crowd, Su Yunlan felt a great sense of accomplishment.

Her business plan was halfway to success. Next, she needed to make those who had once looked down on her and ostracized her look at her with new eyes...

The next morning, Su Yunlan changed into a brand new dress, took the account book, and headed towards the Chamber of Commerce.

The sunlight shone on her, as if gilding her with a layer of gold.

The corners of her mouth rose slightly.

At the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Zheng was chatting and laughing with Chairman Luo when they saw Su Yunlan approaching, and their smiles instantly froze...

Su Yunlan stepped lightly into the Chamber of Commerce, sunlight streaming through the window lattice, casting a golden halo around her.

She clutched the ledger tightly in her hand; it was the result of her hard work and her most powerful weapon.

The lively conversation between Zheng, the merchant, and Chairman Luo abruptly stopped, their gazes both fixed on Su Yunlan.

"President Luo, everyone, it's been a long time." Su Yunlan's clear and powerful voice echoed in the spacious hall of the Chamber of Commerce.

She walked to the table and gently placed the ledger on it, making a dull thud that seemed to strike a heavy drum in everyone's hearts.

"This is my profit statement for the past month. Please take a look." Su Yunlan's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.

Chairman Luo picked up the ledger first. As the lines of numbers came into view, his initially disdainful gaze gradually turned serious, and finally transformed into a hint of barely perceptible admiration.

Other merchants also gathered around, looking at the numbers in the ledger, and whispers gradually rose up, their tone filled with surprise and envy.

"Madam Su, I never expected you could achieve such a level." Chairman Luo's tone carried a hint of admiration. He had to admit that Su Yunlan's abilities far exceeded his expectations.

"President Luo, you flatter me. I was just doing my best." Su Yunlan smiled slightly, her tone humble, but her eyes brimming with confidence.

She knew she had succeeded in making these people look at her in a new light; she was no longer the despised exile, but a business genius worthy of awe.

The Zheng merchant's face was ashen, and the folding fan in his hand creaked as he gripped it. Su Yunlan's success was undoubtedly a huge blow to him.

He originally thought he could easily drive Su Yunlan out of the business world, but he did not expect her to be so tenacious and to achieve such remarkable results.

"Congratulations, Madam Su." The Zheng merchant's tone was stiff, and he forced a smile, but he couldn't hide the jealousy and resentment in his eyes.

"Thank you, Mr. Zheng." Su Yunlan smiled faintly. She ignored Mr. Zheng's hypocrisy and turned her gaze to the other businessmen. "Gentlemen, I am here today to cooperate with you and jointly develop and expand our business."

Su Yunlan's proposal immediately piqued the interest of the businessmen, who all expressed their willingness to cooperate with him.

The businessmen who once ostracized her are now vying to curry favor with her, hoping to board her rapidly growing business ship.

Looking at the lively scene before him, Su Yunlan felt a surge of joy and a sense of accomplishment.

She knew that she had become a rising star in the business world during her exile, and that her future would be even brighter and more glorious.

Just as Su Yunlan was preparing to expand the scale of her business route, a member of the chamber of commerce rushed over and whispered a few words in her ear.

Su Yunlan's smile froze instantly, and her eyes sharpened. "I understand."