Holy Shit! I Became the Carefree Sect Master!

Once Uncle Wang had left, Su Bai immediately sat down on the sofa and carefully went through the detailed information Uncle Wang had delivered, instantly understanding Xiao Fan's current predicament...

The Xiao Household was one of the four great families of Jiangnan, Suzhou!

However, due to internal family strife and Xiao Fan pouring vast amounts of cash into new energy vehicles without seeing results for so long, the Xiao Household was now facing an imminent break in its capital chain.

Before long, they would likely be forced to liquidate and mortgage their assets!

This was an unavoidable ending and future for ordinary people, but Su Bai knew it was simply impossible for Xiao Fan. After all, he was the protagonist of a failed young master getting his engagement called off!

Now that the engagement had been successfully broken off, the Protagonist Halo had activated, his luck had surged by 999+, and countless cheats and benefits would fall straight from the sky without any logic whatsoever!

"Like, he steps out the door and finds a car accident, goes up to help, only to discover it's a stunning beauty—and the granddaughter or daughter of some major power!"

Thinking of this, Su Bai could not stop himself from rolling his eyes and grumbling. How could it always be such a coincidence? He ran into a car accident the moment he went outside. Were all protagonists reincarnations of Detective Conan? Did they come with a death buff?

Besides, did the descendants of great families not have bodyguards? Why would they need some random passerby to step in? Was this supposed to be a hero saving a beauty?

But complaints aside, Su Bai's expression turned solemn. He lowered his head to look at the documents in his hand, continuously pondering and analyzing...

Based on the encounters granted by the Protagonist Halo, the problems Xiao Fan faced next would surely be resolved with ease, one stroke of luck after another.

First would be the funding and cash-flow issue. That would definitely be settled smoothly. Maybe some beautiful woman would even eagerly deliver money right to his door!

As for the new energy vehicle technology failing to make a breakthrough for so long, that was even more ridiculous!

Perhaps the technology would directly leap forward three levels, punch Tesla, kick the Redmi SU7, and, more absurdly, even receive national financial support!

The very next second, the Xiao Group's new energy vehicles would be far ahead of the competition!

Then the Xiao Group's stock price would soar madly, rising all the way, while the assets in his hands multiplied several times over and shocked everyone!

"Damn it! Why does every good thing happen to the protagonist?"

At that thought, Su Bai could not help complaining again. He shook his head. The Protagonist Halo was simply too outrageous.

Fortunately, he was not an idiot who would stand around and wait for the protagonist to grow stronger!

Su Bai's gaze sharpened. He slowly rose to his feet, closed the folder in his hands, clenched one hand fiercely, and declared leisurely, "These opportunities are pretty good. This young master wants them all!"

Who said lucky opportunities belonged exclusively to protagonists? Today, as the great villain, he would snatch the protagonist's opportunities and fleece him dry. But before that, he needed to know Xiao Fan's every move precisely.

With that in mind, Su Bai strode out of his room and saw that Elder Su had returned from taking a stroll. His parents were beside him, and Uncle Wang, the butler, was there as well.

He leisurely went downstairs, waved to Elder Su and his parents in greeting, then looked toward Uncle Wang and gave his instructions softly.

"Uncle Wang, please find me a few private detectives to watch Xiao Fan twenty-four hours a day without rest. Report every single detail to me!"

Huh?

For the first time, Uncle Wang's usually impassive face showed a faint crack. His brows lifted slightly, and he found it hard to understand. He had heard everything said in the hall earlier.

Xiao Fan had made some harsh threats, but he was merely a rich young man spouting nonsense. What was there to fear? Why did he need to be watched twenty-four hours a day?

Having managed the Su Household for over thirty years, he could not help feeling that the young master was being overly jumpy.

A trace of suspicion also crossed Elder Su's strong, weathered face. He looked at his eldest grandson in confusion. What was this for?!

"Bai'er, is that really necessary? Such a huge fuss over a mere Xiao Fan?" Su Bai's father, Su Yue, asked at once, equally puzzled.

Surely his son had not been intimidated by Xiao Fan's laughable words, had he?!

Seeing everyone's eyes on him, Su Bai remained calm and shook his head slightly. "Since ancient times, arrogant troops are bound to lose, and those who underestimate their enemies are bound to lose."

Then he looked deeply out the window and continued in a composed tone, "No matter what, Xiao Fan was once a business genius. Since he dared to make such bold claims, he must have something to rely on."

The moment those words fell!

The entire room fell silent. A strange glint flashed through Elder Su's eyes, and his hand tightened around the Dragon-Head Cane. Looking back on his life, how many people had lost everything because they underestimated their enemies?

He had never expected his eldest grandson to understand this principle at such a young age, much less put it into practice. Meanwhile, he himself had not acted for years and had instead fallen behind.

"That makes some sense, but this round-the-clock surveillance..."

Su Yue remained unconvinced and waved a hand. He truly did not believe that a mere Xiao Fan could stir up any real trouble, but before he could finish, Elder Su's Dragon-Head Cane struck his foot.

"Ah!"

Su Yue instantly cried out in pain, but under Elder Su's stern glare, he did not dare say another word. He could only quickly cover his mouth, looking utterly wronged.

"Pfft!"

Su Bai could not help the corner of his lips curling upward. Middle-aged man, you loved rewarding me with a smack on the head this morning. Getting payback now, aren't you?

"My eldest grandson is right! Xiao Fan may not have much character, but he does have some ability. How can we underestimate him?" Elder Su looked at Su Bai with immense satisfaction and nodded heavily.

This grandson had grown up!

He no longer behaved as recklessly and uninhibitedly as before. Perhaps breaking off this engagement had been a good choice. Otherwise, his eldest grandson would not have sensed danger and become increasingly steady.

Besides, once his eldest grandson took over the Su Household, he would inevitably encounter all kinds of enemies. This time, he could use Xiao Fan to let his eldest grandson get some practice!

With that thought, Elder Su waved a hand grandly and said with authority, "Wang An, one team might miss something. Arrange three teams for me. Monitor Xiao Fan closely, twenty-four hours a day."

In an instant, a sharp gleam flashed in Su Bai's eyes. As expected of an old hand, Elder Su was truly generous when he acted. This treatment was nearly on par with surveilling a national president!

That was perfect. When dealing with a protagonist, he should use every possible method. Xiao Fan would not die unjustly in the future!

Sure enough, experience trumped youth!

"Yes, sir!"

Upon hearing this, Uncle Wang, the butler standing nearby, was startled as well. A wave of lingering fear rose within him over his own carelessness, and he immediately nodded in agreement.

At the same time, he could not help thinking that the young master was worthy of being the young master. His bearing as a powerful figure truly had half of Elder Su's presence from back then. Under the young master's leadership, the Su Household would only grow more prosperous!

"Elder Su, don't worry. I'll definitely handle Xiao Fan!"

Su Bai smiled and gave Elder Su a thumbs-up. Then, after bidding farewell to his parents, he slowly turned and returned to his room to rest. Awei's Eighteen Styles had too many variations, and he was indeed a little tired.

Besides, his adopted younger sister and senior sister had both left, so there was nothing much to play with at home.

Yet just as he returned to his room and closed the door, the phone in his hand suddenly rang. Looking closely, he saw several striking words on the screen—Carefree Sect Deputy Sect Master!

Holy shit?

Who was this? Just looking at that title, they did not seem like a good person!

So the question was, who was the sect master?