sbdcsierra Chapter 116 The Predicament Turns into Dawn, and a Deeper Feeling of Peace and Tranquility.
Chapter 116 The Predicament Turns into Dawn, and a Deeper Feeling of Peace and Tranquility.
Yan Cheng'an's words were like a pebble that stirred up ripples in a calm pond.
The craftsmen's initially excited faces instantly fell, and discussions resumed, this time filled with anxiety and unease.
"I knew it! Something this complicated can't be that easy!"
"If we don't have enough materials, how are we supposed to make it? Isn't this just making us work for nothing?"
"Sigh, looks like I can't do this job. I'd better go home and take care of the kids!"
Su Jinxin had anticipated this obstacle, after all, ancient materials and craftsmanship were limited, and some special parts were indeed difficult to manufacture.
She feigned surprise, slightly furrowing her brows: "How could it not be enough? I carefully calculated the dosage beforehand, it should be more than enough."
Just then, a thin craftsman stepped forward, his expression shifty, and stammered, "Boss Su... I... I think I accidentally lost a few blueprints..." As he spoke, he lowered his head, not daring to look Su Jinxin in the eye.
Su Jinxin sneered inwardly. This clumsy acting, does he think everyone is a fool?
This is clearly someone deliberately sabotaging things!
But she remained outwardly calm, feigning anxiety as she asked, "The blueprints are missing? When did this happen? Which ones are missing?"
The thin, small craftsman stammered, unable to give a coherent explanation.
The surrounding craftsmen also began to discuss the matter. Some suspected that someone had stolen the blueprints, while others thought that the thin craftsman had accidentally lost them. For a time, opinions were divided and the scene became chaotic.
"Don't rush, speak slowly," Yan Cheng'an's gentle voice rang out, instantly calming the restless crowd. "We will investigate the matter of the blueprints. The most important thing now is to solve the problem of insufficient materials." He turned to Su Jinxin, his eyes filled with inquiry: "Does Madam have any other solutions?"
Su Jinxin already understood that someone was deliberately targeting her and trying to ruin her plans.
She took a deep breath, suppressing her anger and trying to remain calm. She smiled faintly and said, "There are ways, of course, but..." She paused, her gaze sweeping over the crowd before finally settling on the thin craftsman, "I'm afraid some people don't want to see us succeed."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a servant rushed in, reporting in a panic, "Master, Madam, something terrible has happened! Our new product has been launched on the market first!"
Su Jinxin's face instantly darkened, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes.
What a brilliant move of "getting ahead of the curve"! It seems her opponent acted even faster than she had imagined!
"Oh? Is that so?" Yan Cheng'an raised an eyebrow, a playful smile curving his lips. "Don't be impatient, my wife. I'd like to see if what they make can compare to yours." As he spoke, he took Su Jinxin's hand, their fingers intertwined, offering her silent support.
Su Jinxin grasped his hand in return, feeling the warmth of his palm, and her heart gradually calmed down.
She smiled, her gaze resolute: "Don't worry, my husband, this is just a minor incident and won't stop me. Let's go meet this 'rival'!"
The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.
However, they were unaware that an even greater crisis awaited them... "It seems someone is more anxious than we are." Yan Cheng'an glanced meaningfully at the door, his tone tinged with coldness.
Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan walked side by side, exuding an aura of authority, like two guardian deities. The servant who brought the news trembled in fear and almost pretended to die on the spot.
"Calm down! It's no big deal, don't make it sound like the end of the world." Su Jinxin glanced at the servant, her heart completely unmoved, and she even felt like laughing a little.
So what if the new product was launched first? I'm a woman with a script, what's this little thing?
Yan Cheng'an affectionately ruffled Su Jinxin's hair: "Don't panic, Madam. I have a brilliant plan." His calm and collected demeanor made it seem as if he were the one who had transmigrated.
So the couple switched to "Detective Conan mode" and began investigating the mole.
Yan Cheng'an truly lived up to his reputation as a hidden mastermind; his intelligence network was comparable to that of the FBI, and he quickly located the skinny craftsman who had "accidentally" lost the blueprints.
Following the clues, good heavens, this craftsman was actually colluding with his competitor!
With irrefutable evidence and the perpetrator caught red-handed, this operation was simply brilliant!
After the competitor's conspiracy was exposed, his reputation was ruined, his stock price plummeted, and he suffered a complete social death.
During this "ghost-hunting" operation, Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan's relationship also quietly warmed up.
Every night, the two would analyze clues together in the study, chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere gradually became ambiguous.
Yan Cheng'an's warm breath occasionally brushed against Su Jinxin's cheek, making her heart itch.
Their hands would always "accidentally" touch, and the electric shock-like feeling made Su Jinxin's heart pound wildly.
"Ahem," Yan Chengan coughed lightly to cover his embarrassment, "This clue seems a bit complicated..." As he spoke, he unconsciously moved closer to Su Jinxin, the two of them so close that they could almost feel each other's breath.
Su Jinxin's cheeks flushed slightly, and her heart beat even faster.
She felt like a tomato about to explode, ready to burst with juice at any moment.
Just then, Yan Chengan gently placed his hand on the back of Su Jinxin's hand.
His deep voice rang in Su Jinxin's ear: "Madam, don't be afraid, I'm here for you."
Su Jinxin suddenly raised her head and met Yan Chengan's deep gaze.
Their eyes met, and time seemed to stand still.
"I..." Su Jinxin was about to speak when Yan Chengan interrupted her.
"Shh—" Yan Cheng'an put his index finger to his lips, making a shushing gesture.
His eyes flashed with an ambiguous light as he slowly said, "Someone's here..." The knocking broke the ambiguous atmosphere in the study.
Su Jinxin recoiled as if she had been electrocuted, a flicker of panic crossing her face, but she quickly regained her composure.
Yan Cheng'an's smile deepened, as if the warm spring sun had melted away the ice and snow. He said softly, "Come in."
The person who pushed open the door was Su Jinxin's trusted maid, Cui Liu.
"Madam, great news! Our craftsmen have developed a new technique! It's even better than the previous one! Those guys who switched jobs must be kicking themselves!" Cui Liu was so excited that her face turned red, and she rattled off a whole bunch of things at a machine gun speed.
Upon hearing this, Su Jinxin's eyes lit up. Wow!
This is simply the icing on the cake!
I thought it would take a lot of effort to make up for the losses, but unexpectedly, a new path opened up for me!
She turned to look at Yan Cheng'an, her eyes full of smiles: "It seems that even God is on our side."
Yan Cheng'an smiled indulgently: "Madam, you are a lucky person, you are blessed by heaven."
In the days that followed, Su Jinxin and her team entered a "high-speed" mode.
Working overtime and neglecting sleep and meals, all to launch the new product to the market as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, their competitors were still gloating, thinking that they had a sure thing after stealing the core technology. Little did they know that Su Jinxin had already dug a pit for them.
The new product immediately took the market by storm upon its release.
Its superior performance and exquisite design have led to a buying frenzy among consumers.
Those who previously smeared Su Jinxin and said she had lost her touch have all shut up now, getting slapped in the face one after another.
Su Jinxin looked at the ever-increasing numbers on the sales report and a smug smile appeared on her lips.
Humph, you want to fight with me?
You guys are still too green!
The celebration banquet was filled with cheers and excitement.
Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan stood side by side, receiving congratulations from everyone.
Yan Chengan gently raised his wine glass, leaned close to Su Jinxin's ear, and whispered, "Madam, congratulations."
Su Jinxin smiled sweetly and clinked glasses with him: "Congratulations to you both."
After several rounds of drinks, Yan Cheng'an suddenly grasped Su Jinxin's hand, his voice low and earnest: "Madam, I..."
A loud bang interrupted Yan Cheng'an's words.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a figure stagger in, pale-faced and trembling all over...
The person who barged in was Su Jinxin's cousin, Su Wenbo. He was usually idle and good-for-nothing, and only hoped to get some benefits from Su Jinxin.
At that moment, his face was filled with terror, he pointed outside the door, and stammered, unable to speak.
"Su Wenbo, what trouble are you causing now? On such a joyous occasion, can't you just calm down for a bit!" Su Jinxin frowned, her tone impatient.
This guy never brings good news; he's practically a walking jinx.
Su Wenbo finally caught his breath and stammered, "No...it wasn't me...it was...it was outside..."
"What's going on outside? Did the sky fall or the ground collapse?" Su Jinxin asked nonchalantly, taking a sip of her wine.
"It's worse than the sky falling down!" Su Wenbo cried, his face contorted with grief. "Our goods... all our goods have been seized!"
"What?!" The wine glass in Su Jinxin's hand fell to the ground with a "crash" and shattered into pieces.
She suddenly stood up, her expression changing drastically.
Yan Cheng'an frowned slightly, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
"What happened? Tell me in detail!" Su Jinxin asked sharply, suppressing her anger.
Su Wenbo recounted the whole story in a trembling voice.
It turned out that their goods were seized by the government on suspicion of smuggling while being transported to another place.
"Smuggling? That's utter nonsense!" Su Jinxin laughed angrily. "All our goods are legally traded and have all the necessary permits. How can you call it smuggling!"
Yan Chengan patted Su Jinxin's hand, signaling her to calm down.
"Madam, please don't be alarmed. There must be something fishy about this." He turned to Su Wenbo. "Do you know which official seized the goods?"
“Yes…yes…” Su Wenbo stammered, not daring to say it aloud.
Upon seeing this, Su Jinxin immediately had a bad feeling. "Speak!"
“It’s…it’s the Xu family…” Su Wenbo’s voice was barely audible.
Upon hearing the name "Xu family," Su Jinxin's face instantly darkened.
The Xu family, it's the Xu family again!
It seems they won't give up until they've reached the Yellow River!
"Heh," Su Jinxin sneered, "It seems some people really are going to refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!" She turned to look at Yan Cheng'an, a ruthless glint in her eyes, "Husband, it seems we have to go and meet our old friends again."
Yan Cheng'an smiled meaningfully, "What you say is true, Madam." He held Su Jinxin's hand tightly, his tone gentle yet firm, "Don't worry, Madam, I'll take care of everything."
Su Jinxin and he exchanged a glance, and everything was understood without words.
"Cui Liu," Su Jinxin instructed, "prepare the carriage, we're going to the Xu residence!"
As night fell, a carriage silently pulled up in front of the Xu family mansion… Su Jinxin lifted the curtain, looked at the tightly closed gate, and a cold smile curled her lips: “The Xu family, I’ve arrived…” The carriage door slowly closed, leaving only the coachman’s low voice asking, “Madam, are we… really going to…”