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

"Grandpa, what happened?" Su Chen asked in a serious tone as soon as the call connected.

The caller was none other than Grandpa Xiao, whom I had contacted that afternoon.

The fact that Old Master Xiao would personally call him meant that he had something important to discuss. If he wasn't mistaken, it was probably related to the matter he had previously mentioned to the old man.

Sure enough, the next second Old Master Xiao gave a soft "hmm", "What you said this afternoon, after our investigation, is indeed as you said, there are indeed some unusual movements on the White Eagle side."

Su Chen raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing this. He had no doubt about the abilities of those above. If they wanted to investigate this kind of matter, they could get results quickly with a little effort. There are no secrets that stay hidden forever, especially when the answer is already known.

What he couldn't understand was... the old man's purpose in calling him couldn't possibly be just to tell him that the information was true, could it?
"Grandpa... just tell me what you need to do. I'll help if I can!" Su Chen couldn't figure it out for a moment, so he simply got straight to the point.

Grandpa Xiao on the other end of the phone hadn't expected Su Chen to be so direct, leaving him at a loss for words.

"You rascal..." Old Master Xiao couldn't help but laugh, shaking his head helplessly before continuing, "To be honest, after unanimous consultation among our think tank, we're prepared to actively participate in this matter!"

"Get involved?" Su Chen's eyes narrowed sharply. He never expected this outcome. If he got involved...

But Su Chen quickly realized who the old man meant by the think tank. They were all people who had read all kinds of historical documents, and they could play with strategies as if it were child's play.

There must be a reason why he could make such a rash decision, but the reasons behind it are beyond his comprehension, given his zero political affiliation.

Seemingly sensing Su Chen's doubts, Old Master Xiao pondered for a moment and explained, "I told you before that this matter is not as simple as it seems on the surface. The bald eagle is not only after oil; there are deeper issues behind it, but I cannot go into the details with you."

Su Chen rolled his eyes, clicked his tongue, and muttered subconsciously, "If you can't talk about it, I don't want to hear it either. Do you think these things are for a commoner like me to hear? I don't want to be restricted from traveling."

Hearing Su Chen's unusually clear voice on the other end of the phone, Old Master Xiao felt a wave of exasperation wash over him. He chuckled and scolded, "You brat, that's enough! Next time, can't you keep your complaints to yourself? Don't think I don't know you're doing it on purpose!"

Su Chen chuckled dryly. How could he possibly admit it? Wasn't this just a classic case of trying to put a bad word on Old Master Xiao?

This was his subconscious reaction; it was an accident, yes… that’s right, it was definitely an accident!
"Alright, enough of this nonsense. You're in Harbin right now, right? Can you fly back today? Things can't be explained clearly over the phone!" Old Master Xiao didn't want to beat around the bush anymore and directly stated his purpose.

"Is it in a hurry?" Su Chen also dropped his playful smile, and his expression instantly became serious.

"Hmm~ The sooner we finalize the plan, the better for us!" Old Master Xiao said with certainty, but then changed the subject: "You will definitely benefit from this, but we'll have to wait until you come back to discuss the specifics."

Su Chen curled his lips upon hearing this. This was a classic case of being tricked. The old man must have needed him for a reason, or perhaps he was a key part of the old man's plan. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been asked to fly back to the capital immediately.

He checked the time; it was almost 7 p.m. Even if he left immediately and rushed all the way, he wouldn't get back to the capital until 11 or 12 p.m.

However, since Grandpa Xiao had spoken personally, he must have considered this point. After thinking it over, Su Chen made a decision: "Okay, Grandpa, I will contact the airport immediately and arrange for my takeoff as quickly as possible."

As Su Chen was about to ask Chen Fei to make the arrangements, he was surprised to hear Old Master Xiao casually say, "No need, the airport has already arranged for someone to handle it, you can just go directly!"

Su Chen was taken aback when he heard this, but then he understood. Old Master Xiao was still as decisive and meticulous as ever. He probably had already made all the arrangements before he called him.

"Alright~ You've arranged everything so perfectly, I'll just do as you say!" Su Chen replied, "I'll head to the airport right now!"

"Alright, someone will pick you up when you arrive in the capital. Come directly to me!" Old Master Xiao's tone was calm and steady, carrying an undeniable decisiveness. "Be careful on the road!"

After hanging up the communicator, Su Chen took a deep breath of the cool night air of Harbin. The slight relaxation and comfort he had felt earlier vanished instantly, and his mind was filled with thoughts of what Old Master Xiao had said, trying to extract some useful information from it.

Unfortunately, after much thought, I still couldn't figure it out. The only thing I was certain of was that it must be related to IPS in Venezuela, since it was the only thing he owned there.

As for that resource island, it's not of much use to those above...

Su Chen's expression suddenly froze, and a smile instantly appeared on his face. He... seemed to have figured out the reason.

Once Su Chen understood, he immediately made arrangements: "Afei, arrange a car right away. We're going to the airport and back to the capital!"

Chen Fei was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, but he immediately came to his senses, took out his phone, and began to contact the other bodyguards.

At the same time, Su Chen picked up his phone, thought for a moment, and called Su Yan.

Meanwhile, Su Yan was having a meal with Bai Xiangwen at a decent iron pot stew restaurant near the hotel. The two were chatting happily when Su Yan received a call from Su Chen. The call was brief, with only a few words exchanged before Su Chen hung up.

Seeing Su Yan looking somewhat dazed while holding his phone, Bai Xiangwen quickly asked, "Mr. Su, what's wrong? What happened?"

Upon hearing the question, Su Yan immediately snapped out of his reverie and shook his head with a wry smile: "No, my older brother just called to say that he has important matters to attend to and is preparing to fly back to the capital tonight."

Bai Xiangwen's heart tightened. The boss was leaving? Wouldn't the boss never see his future performance?
He was planning to make some moves in the next few days, to invite Mr. Yang and his team from Changlong out, to integrate their resources, and to show off in front of Su Chen.

Who would have thought... plans can't keep up with changes.

However, Bai Xiangwen understood that for his boss to be in such a hurry to fly back to the capital, there must be something very important to deal with, so he could only suppress his regret.

“It’s normal for the boss to be busy! Let’s work hard and give him a satisfactory answer when he comes to Northeast China next time!” Bai Xiangwen said, raising his glass.

"That's right! Let my older brother see our results!" Su Yan swept away the helplessness on his face, picked up his wine glass with high spirits, and clinked glasses with Bai Xiangwen.

……

Su Chen only called Su Yan. As for his second uncle, Su Zhiqi, he didn't call him. After all, his second uncle and the others were having a good time, and he didn't want to spoil the fun.

After leaving the hotel, Su Chen and his group drove three Land Rovers straight to the airport in Harbin. It took them about 30 to 40 minutes to reach the airport, which is located in the suburbs.

After arriving at the airport, and after coordinating with the airport ground staff, Su Chen and his team drove directly into the business airport, where Su Chen's private jet had been waiting on the runway for quite some time.

Having someone above them say hello makes all the difference. Su Chen and his group had barely boarded the plane, barely settled in, when the airport tower notified them that they could take off immediately, and the surrounding airspace had been cleared. The Yunmengze accelerated down the runway, and with the roar of its engines, the plane gracefully soared into the northern night sky, heading towards the capital.

Two hours later, the Yunmengze began its descent, piercing through the clouds. The vast sea of ​​lights in the capital city came into view, like a dazzling starry sky spread out on the ground.

As soon as the plane came to a stop on the designated private tarmac, before Su Chen could even disembark, he saw a familiar figure already waiting not far away.

Su Chen stepped off the plane, looked at the person who had arrived, and couldn't help but joke, "Wait, Huang Feng, why is the old man in such a hurry that he actually arranged for you to pick me up in person?"

"Hmm!" Huang Feng forced a smile onto his cold face. "Besides the old man, Grandpa Jiang is waiting for you!"

Su Chen nodded upon hearing this, then looked at Chen Fei and the numerous bodyguards behind him, his gaze settling on Chen Fei: "Take your men and go back to the courtyard first, don't worry about me!"

Without waiting for Chen Fei's response, he gave Huang Feng a look, and the two of them quickly walked towards the waiting Hongqi.

Su Chen originally intended to open the back door, but when he saw that there was no one else in the car, he knew that Huang Feng had driven there by himself, so he immediately opened the passenger door and got in.

A hint of surprise flashed in Huang Feng's eyes, but it was only for a moment before he regained his cold demeanor, deftly got into the driver's seat, started the car, and quickly left the airport, merging into the still busy traffic of the capital city at night.

Although the capital city was bustling with traffic at night, Su Chen and his group had a smooth journey, without encountering any traffic jams or even red lights.

Even when passing through certain special sections of road, the barrier was raised in advance without any inspection, which made Su Chen exclaim, "That's great. From now on, when I go out in the capital, I'll drive my Hongqi too."

Upon hearing this, Huang Feng's lips twitched slightly. How could he not see that Su Chen was doing this on purpose? He pretended not to hear it.

With all green lights along the way, the journey that would normally take an hour was completed in less than forty minutes, and Su Chen and his group arrived at the Xiao family compound.

"Brother Chen, have you been waiting long?" As soon as Su Chen got out of the car, he saw Xiao Chen standing at the gate. He knew without a doubt that Xiao Chen had come to pick him up.

Hearing this, Xiao Chen glared at Su Chen, annoyed. "Do you think I'm stupid enough to stand here waiting for you? I only came out because I received a message from Huang Feng! Alright, stop dawdling, Grandpa and the others have been waiting for you for a while!"

Before Su Chen could react, Xiao Chen grabbed his arm and led him into the courtyard.

"Hey~ Hey~ Hey! Brother Chen, I can walk by myself! Don't pull too hard, it hurts!" Su Chen stumbled as he was pulled, and quickly took two steps forward, shouting loudly.

Xiao Chen realized he had been a bit too hasty and had used too much force. He quickly released his grip and said with an embarrassed smile, "I was just being impatient..."

"It's okay~ Let's go, Brother Chen!" Su Chen rubbed his slightly sore arm. He knew that Xiao Chen hadn't done it on purpose and didn't mean to blame him. He immediately walked inside.

The two walked through the veranda and courtyard and went straight to the study in the backyard.

Inside the study, Grandpa Xiao and Grandpa Jiang were talking quietly while looking at a world map. When they saw Su Chen enter, they immediately stopped talking and looked at him.

"Grandpa Xiao, Grandpa Jiang!" Su Chen greeted the two with a smile, then walked familiarly to the tea table next to him.

He picked up the still steaming tea from the tea table, poured himself a cup, and gulped it down in two gulps. He drank two or three cups in a row before stopping, and subconsciously exclaimed, "So refreshing!"

Only then did Su Chen realize that everyone in the room was staring at him, making him feel a little uneasy. He raised his teacup and asked weakly, "How about... I pour you all a cup?"

"Hahahaha!" Old Master Jiang immediately burst into laughter. "Young Su, you haven't eaten or drunk anything the whole way, have you?"

Su Chen smiled upon hearing this but did not reply. His meaning was clear: Su Chen was not pretending; he really hadn't eaten much. The notification from the plane was too urgent, and the supplies hadn't been prepared yet. There were only some snacks and fruits on the plane, which he barely managed to eat.

Grandpa Xiao noticed Su Chen's situation and immediately instructed Xiao Chen, who was standing to the side, "Go and tell the kitchen to get some late-night snacks."

Xiao Chen dared not be negligent in the slightest and immediately turned around and left the study.

Once Xiao Chen had walked away, Su Chen's expression immediately turned serious. He looked at Old Master Xiao and asked, "Grandpa, what's wrong with Brother Chen? I feel like his emotions have changed."

When they met at the entrance earlier, Su Chen noticed that Xiao Chen seemed more irritable and less composed than before.

Upon hearing this, both Grandpa Xiao and Grandpa Jiang tensed up, sighed softly, and exchanged a glance before Grandpa Xiao explained, "It was caused by the events in the southern sea. As for the specifics... don't ask. If you have time recently, take him out for a walk to clear his head."

Su Chen was shocked upon hearing this. Recalling what Chen Yao had told him about the five-on-one and six-on-one situations back in Bingcheng, he immediately understood the meaning behind Old Master Xiao's words.

That feeling of helplessness, watching your close comrades-in-arms right before your eyes…

As a leading figure of the younger generation, he already faced immense pressure, but then suffered such a setback. One can only imagine the frustration and anger he felt.

Xiao Chen was known for his composure, and even he found it difficult to completely suppress his emotions, which shows how serious the situation was.

No wonder he called me the moment he got back to the capital, and even drank a whole case of liquor with Chen Yao. It turns out he wanted to vent his emotions by talking to me.

At that moment, Su Chen suddenly felt a heavy responsibility on his shoulders and immediately nodded solemnly: "Grandpa, don't worry, Brother Chen's affairs are my affairs. I'll take him out for a walk and let him relax!"

Grandpa Xiao nodded with satisfaction. Just as he was about to say something more, Grandpa Jiang tapped the table lightly with his fingers and said seriously, "Alright, let's talk about business later."

"Young Su, the reason we called you back overnight is because there's a part of our plan that requires your help!"

Su Chen's expression instantly turned serious, but his eyes revealed a hint of confidence. "I know you're after what I have..."

These words immediately attracted the attention of the two old men. They looked at Su Chen, waiting for his final answer, their eyes filled with anticipation, wanting to see if Su Chen had really seen through their plans!

Seeing that both old men were staring at him, Su Chen's lips curled up slightly, and he slowly uttered two words...

"The port!" (End of Chapter)