Who would still be a social slave when they are so rich?

"Old Su, everything you asked us to do has been taken care of! Xiaxin International has also signed an entry agreement with the park in the presence of official media!"

"You wouldn't believe it, but the news about Xiaxin International sent shockwaves through the entire electronics industry in Shenzhen! And... Li Mingrui, the young master of the Li family who's been sabotaging us, rushed back to South Korea last night!"

As soon as the call connected, Ye Feng's tired voice came from the other end of the line, but you could also sense a hint of excitement in his words.

Su Chen raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, not particularly surprised by Li Mingrui and the Li Group's reaction. If even Ye Feng personally intervened and couldn't suppress them, then he, as the heir to the Ye Group, would become a laughing stock.

He was curious about the excitement in his voice and the exhaustion in his expression, and teased with a smile, "Tsk tsk~ Old Ye, why does your voice sound so weak? Did you have too much fun last night?"

After saying that, Su Chen chuckled mischievously a few times. Upon hearing this, Ye Feng on the other end of the phone immediately retorted angrily, "Get lost! Do you think I'm like you, always thinking about those indecent things?"

Then, the tone shifted and became serious, "It's all because of your Xiaxin International. As soon as the tech companies in Pengcheng know that Xiaxin International can mass-produce 10nm chips, all the companies are going crazy and want to move into the electronics industrial park!"

"You have no idea how crazy those companies are! If I hadn't had the foresight to convene a meeting with the group's top management immediately after inspecting the park, and then set up two subsidiaries there, we would be relying on you for our livelihood from now on!"

By the end, Ye Feng's voice had become lighter. As the first person to go, he naturally got the best spot—except, of course… for Xia Xin International!

After hearing this, a look of surprise flashed in Su Chen's eyes. He had originally planned to take over the entire semiconductor industry chain, since it's better to keep the profits within the family. He had even specifically instructed Ji Wenbo to acquire several companies to provide supporting services for Xiaxin International.

It seems that this idea is likely to fail.

"So, from what you're saying, these companies that have moved into the park are all large domestic enterprises?" Su Chen pondered for a moment, and then a plan formed in his mind.

"Huh?" Ye Feng on the other end of the phone was slightly taken aback, not understanding why Su Chen would ask this question, but he still answered truthfully: "That's right, they are all domestic unicorn companies, such as Tencent, DJI, Honor and other large groups!"

"If these groups hadn't acted quickly, companies like Ant Group, which is located in Suzhou and Hangzhou, as well as some foreign companies, would have wanted to move into the park."

After Ye Feng finished explaining the details, Su Chen pondered for a moment before saying, "Do you think I should rely on Xiamen Chip International and other large enterprises in the park to establish a strategic cooperation alliance in the semiconductor field, with Xiamen Chip International as the main entity?"

Ye Feng was completely dumbfounded. He didn't expect Su Chen to be so direct. "Wait a minute~ You've only just moved into the park, and the industries haven't even relocated yet. You're already eyeing the domestic semiconductor market and trying to drag those unicorn companies down with you. Aren't you afraid of getting hurt?"

Upon hearing this, Su Chen's lips curled up slightly. He looked at the koi carp vying for food in the pond and said in a relaxed yet confident tone, "Old Ye, when have you ever seen me fight a battle I'm not sure I can win?"

"Currently, China's semiconductor industry is being held hostage by overseas giants. Who wouldn't want to break free from this predicament? Companies like Tencent and DJI are rushing to set up operations precisely because they see this opportunity."

"For us, it's all beneficial and without any harm. As long as we bring these companies into the community of shared interests, we can quickly take over the domestic market. This will give us a solid backing, allowing Xiamen Semiconductor to move forward and compete with foreign semiconductor giants for market share!"

Su Chen wasn't interested in the domestic semiconductor market. He wanted to turn the tables, seize the international market, and use advanced chips to counter those countries, letting them experience what it felt like to be held hostage.

Ye Feng was silent for two or three seconds on the other end of the phone. He could see that Su Chen was really good at scheming. Just based on the factors of domestic production and 10nm chips, he could make the companies that moved in take action on their own initiative. After all, who would turn down money?
"Alright~ Leave this matter to me. With my Ye Group and Xiaxin International taking the lead, those companies won't have anything to say!" Ye Feng quickly made the best choice. The Ye Group must be on the big ship of strategic alliance.

"You're going to take charge personally? Won't that be too much work for you?" Su Chen's tone was very calm, but the smile on his face was not hidden at all, and the corners of his mouth were almost stretched to the back of his ears.

Ye Feng could easily understand Su Chen's teasing tone, and replied irritably, "You're really something, getting the benefit and still acting innocent. Alright~ I have to get back to work, that's all for now!"

Before Su Chen could even speak, Ye Feng hung up the phone.

Looking at his phone, Su Chen smiled and placed it on the table beside him. He stretched lazily and muttered to himself, "It feels so good to have someone do things for me!"

Just then, Chen Fei jogged up to the pavilion, bowed slightly, and said respectfully, "Sir, Young Master Chen has arrived!"

Su Chen's gaze followed the corridor all the way to the hanging flower gate, but he still couldn't see Chen Yao's figure. He immediately asked, "Where is Brother Yao?"

Chen Fei quickly explained, "Young Master Chen didn't come in at the main gate. He sent me in to ask when you're leaving."

Su Chen checked the time; it was already past nine in the morning. It was time to go and wish Old Master Xiao a happy birthday. He stood up from the recliner and instructed, "Afei, go and get the gift I prepared. I'll wait for you at the door!"

After saying that, he straightened his clothes and walked towards the front yard.

As soon as he stepped out of the courtyard gate, he saw Chen Yao leaning against a rather unassuming Hongqi sedan, quietly smoking.

Seeing Su Chen come out, Chen Yao threw the nearly burnt-out cigarette on the ground, stomped on it twice, and kicked it directly into the drainage ditch next to him.

"You're going empty-handed?" Chen Yao asked curiously, looking at Su Chen's empty hands.

"Do I have that much shamelessness?" Su Chen rolled his eyes at Chen Yao and explained, "I had Chen Fei go get it. I won't drive later; I'll ride in your car."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Fei came out carrying an exquisite box made of golden nanmu wood. The box was carved with dragons and phoenixes, and its appearance gave people a feeling of great value.

"Give me the things, you don't need to come with me today!" Su Chen said, taking the wooden box from Chen Fei's hand, giving Chen Yao a look, and then getting into the car.

Chen Yao was also curious about what gift Su Chen had prepared. He made a gesture of farewell to Chen Fei and then got into the car.

After the driver started driving, Chen Yao's gaze fell on the golden nanmu wood box. "Old Su, what gift did you prepare for Old Master Xiao? Why don't you let me take a look first?"

As Chen Yao spoke, his hand unconsciously touched the wooden box. The smooth and delicate feel made him instantly realize that the gold color of the wooden box was not added later, but was inherent to the wood itself. He looked at Su Chen in astonishment and said, "This is a wooden box made of Phoebe zhennan wood?"

“That’s right!” They weren’t at all curious that Chen Yao could tell the difference just by looking at it. Although golden nanmu was very precious, how could a family like Chen Yao’s not have seen it before?

Hearing Su Chen's words made Chen Yao even more eager. If a box made of golden nanmu wood could be used as a container, the contents inside must be far more valuable than the box itself.

Unable to resist his curiosity, Chen Yao made a move to open the golden nanmu box, but as soon as his hand touched the lid, Su Chen slapped it back.

"What's the rush? You'll find out when we get to Old Master Xiao's place!"

"Tch~ Still keeping us in suspense!" Chen Yao curled his lip, putting on an indifferent expression, but his eyes kept glancing at the wooden box out of the corner of his eye.

Soon, the Hongqi sedan came to a smooth stop in the parking lot outside the alley. As soon as he got out of the car, Su Chen asked, "Brother Yao, do you know who else is coming to the old man's birthday banquet this time?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yao gently shook his head. "You know that Grandpa Xiao isn't planning on having a big celebration this time either. Brother Chen and Uncle Xiao aren't here either. It'll probably just be Grandpa Xiao, Grandpa Jiang, and a few others!"

“However… I do know about the younger generation!” Chen Yao deliberately kept Su Chen in suspense, looking at him and waiting for his question.

Unfortunately… Su Chen merely smiled at him before carrying the wooden box and walking into the alley. Seeing this, Chen Yao quickly took out the gift he had prepared from the trunk and jogged after Su Chen, muttering, “Su Chen, aren’t you curious at all?”

Su Chen slowed his pace and looked at Chen Yao, who had walked up to him, with a half-smile, saying, "What's so curious? Besides the two of us, are there any other young people in the capital who can come here?"

"Boring~" Chen Yao pursed his lips, suddenly realizing that having a friend who was too smart wasn't necessarily a good thing.

As the two chatted and laughed, they unknowingly arrived at the main gate of the Xiao family's courtyard house. As usual, there were no longevity characters or lanterns, and the gate was tightly closed as before.

Just as Su Chen was about to knock on the door, he heard a creak, and the door slowly opened, revealing a familiar figure to the two of them.

"Huh? What are you doing in the front yard?" Su Chen looked at the man, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes!
The person who opened the door was none other than Huang Feng, Old Master Xiao's personal bodyguard!

"The old man sent me to greet you!" Huang Feng said calmly, stepping aside to gesture for you to enter.
"This is troublesome!" Su Chen and Chen Yao nodded to Huang Feng and then walked into the courtyard.

As Mr. Xiao's close confidant, the fact that he personally came to greet them at the door shows that Mr. Xiao had given them a great deal of face, since Huang Feng represented Mr. Xiao to a certain extent.

As soon as I stepped into the front yard, before I even reached the hanging flower gate, I heard a hearty laugh coming from inside.

"Hahaha~ Old Xiao, how come your chess skills are getting worse and worse!"

"Bullshit, old man Jiang! You secretly moved my damn horse to a different spot! Don't think I didn't see your little trick!" Old Master Xiao retorted indignantly.

Passing through the hanging flower gate, you can see several sprightly old people sitting together around a stone table in the courtyard.

Besides Old Master Xiao, there was also Old Master Jiang, whom he had met before. The only old man who was watching the game silently on the sidelines was someone he had never met before.

Seemingly noticing Su Chen's confusion, Chen Yao leaned closer to Su Chen and whispered, "The person watching the chess game over there is my grandfather!"

Su Chen nodded thoughtfully. Before they could get close, Old Master Jiang saw them and immediately heard his voice, "Old Man Xiao, Xiao Chen and Xiao Yao are here!"

Grandpa Xiao, who was setting up the chess pieces, turned his head and immediately smiled broadly, waving his hand: "What are you still standing there for? Come over here quickly!"

Su Chen and Chen Yao quickly stepped forward and bowed, "Greetings, gentlemen!"

As he spoke, Su Chen handed the golden nanmu box in his hand to Old Master Xiao: "Old Master, I wish you boundless happiness and longevity, like the evergreen pine of the Southern Mountain. This is a small token of my appreciation!"

The three old men present had seen it all, and they could tell at a glance that what Su Chen was holding was golden nanmu wood, and one could imagine how precious the contents of it were.

Seeing this, Old Master Xiao frowned slightly and said, "Xiao Chen, isn't this gift too expensive? I'm already very happy that you came, this gift..."

Before Old Master Xiao could finish speaking, Old Man Jiang interrupted, "Alright, alright, you know how much this kid is worth, why do you need to worry about him?"

As they were talking, Grandpa Jiang reached out to take the box from Su Chen's hand, curious about what was inside.

"Go away, go away~ This is a birthday present from Xiao Chen, what are you doing here causing trouble?" Grandpa Xiao blocked Grandpa Jiang's hand, chuckled, and took the golden nanmu wood from Su Chen's hand, preparing to hand it to Huang Feng beside him so that he could put it away.

Seeing this, Grandpa Jiang quickly said, "Wait a minute, let me and Old Chen see what gift Su gave you!"

"That's right, that's right!" Old Master Chen chimed in with a smile.

Grandpa Xiao immediately laughed and scolded, "You old folks, you just love to join in the fun!" Despite his words, Grandpa Xiao still placed the golden nanmu box on the table and slowly opened it!

Grandpa Jiang and Grandpa Chen stared intently at the wooden box, and even Chen Yao moved closer to Grandpa Xiao, eager to see what was inside.

The moment the box was opened, everyone present held their breath. Inside lay two lifelike, emerald-green peaches, dazzling in the sunlight.

"Imperial Green, Glass Type?" A surprised exclamation came from Chen Yao's mouth. The next second he realized that he had lost his composure and quickly bowed to the three old men.

However… the three old men’s attention was not diverted by Chen Yao’s exclamation; they were all staring intently at the longevity peach in the box.

"Two peaches to celebrate your birthday, Xiao Chen is so thoughtful!" Old Master Xiao's gaze shifted from the peaches to Su Chen, and the smile on his face was not hidden at all!
Everyone present was aware of the preciousness of these longevity peaches. Even Grandpa Jiang and Grandpa Chen couldn't help but marvel at Su Chen's generosity.

"However... this gift is too valuable. I appreciate your kind intentions!" Old Master Xiao said, preparing to close the box and return it to Su Chen.

Seeing this, Su Chen quickly dissuaded him, "Grandpa, just accept it. This didn't cost any money; I got it by chance!"

He briefly explained the origin of the longevity peach, omitting many details, only saying that he found it in an old mine in Miandian, without elaborating further.

“Old Xiao, just accept it. Why are you being so formal with Su? They’re not strangers.” Old Master Jiang chimed in from the side, his eyes lingering on the pair of longevity peaches. “If you feel bad or embarrassed to accept them, this old man can reluctantly accept them for you.”

Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter. Old Master Xiao chuckled and rolled his eyes at Old Master Jiang, "Go away! You're really messing with me!"

"Huang Feng, put this longevity peach away carefully, don't let that greedy old man Jiang find it!"

Huang Feng respectfully accepted the wooden box, turned around and walked towards the study. He just listened to what Old Master Xiao said; how could he possibly let him hide the things? It was just a joke at the expense of Old Master Jiang.

Chen Yao then stepped forward and handed over the gift he had prepared: "Grandpa Xiao, I wish you good health and longevity! I heard from the old man that you enjoy calligraphy, so I specially prepared an inkstone. Please accept it!"

Grandpa Xiao took the sandalwood box handed to him by Chen Yao, opened it and saw an antique Duan inkstone. The inkstone was carved with pine and crane patterns, and its texture was warm and smooth, clearly a high-quality product.

"What a fine inkstone! Little Yao, you've put a lot of thought into this!" Old Master Xiao nodded in satisfaction and handed the inkstone to Huang Feng, who had just come out, telling him to keep it safe.

"We've celebrated your birthday and received your gifts, so let's continue our chess game, Old Man Xiao!" Grandpa Jiang smiled and pointed to the chess set up on the table. "Xiao Chen, Xiao Yao, you two come and watch too. See how I utterly crush Old Man Xiao!"

"Who kills whom is still uncertain!" Old Master Xiao glared fiercely at Old Master Jiang. "Xiao Chen, you keep a close eye on Old Man Jiang. If he secretly switches my chess pieces, shout it out loud and see how this old man wreaks havoc today!"

Grandpa Chen didn't mind making things worse, and he deliberately fanned the flames from the sidelines. Interestingly, Grandpa Chen wasn't taking sides, but rather he would speak up for whoever seemed to be the weakest in terms of words.

This left Su Chen and Chen Yao, who were standing to the side, somewhat amused and exasperated.

If outsiders saw Old Master Xiao and his two companions in this state, they would probably be so shocked they wouldn't be able to close their mouths. (End of Chapter)