Reborn and married in a swapped marriage, my aloof husband is too ruthless.

A rapid knocking broke the tranquility of the study, and Lin, the craftsman, rushed in, sweating profusely. "Madam, something terrible has happened! Boss Zhao, along with several other merchants, has declared that anyone who dares to buy our brocade is going against them!"

Su Jinxin's heart sank. Boss Zhao's move to undermine her was even more ruthless than she had anticipated.

She forced herself to remain calm, "What's the panic! I'll hold the sky up even if it falls." She turned to look at Yan Cheng'an, but a hint of worry flickered in her eyes.

Yan Cheng'an returned her a firm look, gently patted the back of her hand, and silently gave her strength.

In the following days, business at Jinxiufang plummeted.

The once bustling scene is gone; now it's deserted, with not even a single person asking about the price.

The piles of brocade were like mountains, pressing down on Su Jinxin and making it hard for her to breathe.

With funds unable to be recovered and wages for the craftsmen unpaid, Jinxiufang's operations have fallen into crisis.

Manager Sun was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, pacing back and forth in front of Su Jinxin. "Madam, why don't we just give in? Boss Zhao has deep roots in the business world, we can't beat him!"

Seeing Manager Sun's timid appearance, Su Jinxin felt a surge of anger. "Manager Sun, when I hired you, you said you were experienced and had seen all sorts of things. Now, this little thing has scared you like this?"

Manager Sun wiped the sweat from his brow. "Madam, this is no small matter! Boss Zhao has powerful connections..."

"What's behind this? Tell me, so I can know what kind of powerful person I, Su Jinxin, have offended!" Su Jinxin interrupted him sharply.

Manager Sun stammered, not daring to speak, while Su Jinxin sneered, "You're afraid of him, but I'm not! I, Su Jinxin, got to where I am today not by compromising, but by facing difficulties head-on! Even if I go bankrupt, I will fight him to the end!"

Manager Sun wanted to persuade her further, but Su Jinxin stopped him with a look. He sighed, knowing that anything he said would be futile, and could only silently retreat.

Su Jinxin stood alone in the warehouse, looking at the mountain of brocade, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

Yan Cheng'an's words of comfort gave her strength, but she knew even more clearly that in the end, she had to win this battle on her own.

Suddenly, she remembered someone—Matchmaker Wang.

That well-informed, scheming woman might be able to help her find a breakthrough.

A glint of shrewdness flashed in Su Jinxin's eyes, and she immediately ordered her servants, "Go, find Matchmaker Wang for me!"

As night fell, Wang the matchmaker swayed her hips and entered through the back door of Jinxiufang...

When Wang the matchmaker entered Jinxiufang, she immediately noticed Su Jinxin's solemn expression and secretly guessed that this matter was quite serious.

Su Jinxin got straight to the point and asked about Boss Zhao's background.

As expected of the matchmaker, Wang was well-informed and embellished the story, revealing all of Boss Zhao's dirty deeds, including how he mixed inferior silk threads into the fabric to reduce costs.

Su Jinxin's eyes lit up, and she immediately grasped this crucial information. She rewarded Wang the matchmaker with a silver ingot and sent her away.

Su Jinxin casually invited several familiar old customers to Jinxiufang, and seemingly casually mentioned that some fabrics on the market recently were of inferior quality and were being passed off as genuine.

These regular customers were all discerning; upon hearing this, they immediately became alert and said they would go back and check the fabrics they had recently purchased.

Within a few days, news spread throughout the market that Mr. Zhao's fabrics had quality problems, and his shop became deserted, with business plummeting.

Mr. Zhao was furious, but he couldn't find the source of the problem, so he could only swallow his anger and resentment.

The past few days of intense work had left Su Jinxin on edge.

Yan Cheng'an saw it all and felt deeply pained.

On a sunny afternoon, he took Su Jinxin to Peach Blossom Village on the outskirts of the city.

The peach blossoms covering the mountains and fields are as bright as rosy clouds. When the breeze blows, the petals fall like rain, creating a breathtaking scene.

Su Jinxin took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air, and her tense nerves gradually relaxed.

Yan Chengan held her hand, their fingers intertwined. His palm was warm and strong, as if it could dispel all her fatigue and anxiety.

"Xin'er, no matter what happens, I will be by your side." His voice was deep and firm, like a solid barrier protecting her.

The two strolled through the peach blossom grove, enjoying a moment of tranquility.

Su Jinxin nestled in Yan Chengan's arms, feeling his strong embrace, and her heart was filled with a sense of security.

She knew that this business war had only just begun and that the road ahead was long, but she was no longer afraid because she knew she was not fighting alone.

As evening fell, the two returned to the city.

As soon as she entered the mansion, the steward hurriedly came up to her, "Madam, the president of the Chamber of Commerce has sent someone to invite you over."

Su Jinxin's heart sank, and an ominous premonition welled up in her mind... "I understand."

Su Jinxin followed the butler to the Chamber of Commerce. The president greeted her with a forced smile and invited her to sit down, but his tone was sharp: "Mrs. Su, business has been doing well lately, but there are some rules you still need to know."

The implication is that Su Jinxin broke the rules and stole Boss Zhao's business.

Boss Zhao sat to the side, fat and with a fake smile on his face, but his eyes were full of smugness.

Su Jinxin was not afraid at all. She looked directly at the president and said calmly, "What the president said is true. I have always kept the rules of the Chamber of Commerce in mind and have never transgressed them."

"Is that so?" The chairman sneered. "Then why has Mr. Zhao's business plummeted? Could it be unrelated to Madam Su?"

"What does it matter to me how Mr. Zhao's business is doing?" Su Jinxin asked indifferently. "My Jinxiufang has always been honest and fair to all, and we win customers' favor through our hard work and small profits but quick turnover."

"You're so sharp-tongued!" Boss Zhao couldn't hold back any longer and slammed his fist on the table. "You clearly used underhanded tricks to ruin my reputation!"

"Words are meaningless. Does Mr. Zhao have any evidence?" Su Jinxin's calm and composed demeanor only made Mr. Zhao angrier.

Seeing this, the president stepped in to smooth things over: "Alright, alright, let's all say less. Mrs. Su, as you know, the Chamber of Commerce has always valued unity and harmony. Since you're new here, there are some things you should learn from the senior members."

Su Jinxin sensed the bias in the president's words and sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm: "The president is right, I will certainly learn from him humbly."

Just then, a small merchant rushed in, his face full of anxiety, and pleaded with Su Jinxin for help: "Mrs. Su, you must save me! My goods are being held at the dock, and I urgently need some money to tide me over, but now..."

After learning about the situation, Su Jinxin acted decisively, lending the small business owner a sum of money and helping him smooth things over to solve the problem of the goods.

The small business owners were extremely grateful and praised Su Jinxin's kindness and ability to everyone they met in the chamber of commerce.

Gradually, some merchants who had previously been prejudiced against Su Jinxin began to look at her with new respect. Seeing this, the chairman's face grew increasingly grim.

A few days later, Su Jinxin received news that several fabric suppliers who had originally cooperated with Boss Zhao would be conducting business negotiations with her.

A slight smile played on her lips, and a glint of shrewdness flashed in her eyes. "Prepare the carriage."

The light streaming through the carved wooden window shone on Su Jinxin, making her look even more radiant.

Several fabric suppliers sat nervously opposite her, having initially thought that this Mrs. Yan was just a pretty face, but they hadn't expected her to be so shrewd and capable.

Su Jinxin spoke gently yet with undeniable confidence, gradually unfolding her future business plan and analyzing it logically, which made the suppliers nod in agreement.

"Cooperating with Boss Zhao will only bring you petty profits, while I can lead you to a much larger market!" Su Jinxin said firmly, her eyes gleaming with determination.

She offered generous terms and an enticing future, and the suppliers who were initially hesitant were now completely convinced.

"Madam Su is indeed a heroine among women, we admire her!" one supplier said first, and the others echoed, expressing their willingness to cooperate with Su Jinxin.

The moment she signed the contract, Su Jinxin smiled victoriously.

Back at Jinxiufang, Manager Sun rubbed his hands excitedly: "Madam, you're amazing! Boss Zhao is going to be furious!"

Su Jinxin chuckled softly, "This is just the beginning." She knew that Boss Zhao would not give up easily, and even greater challenges lay ahead.

In the evening, Yan Chengan returned home, and Su Jinxin told him about the results of the day's negotiations.

A hint of appreciation flashed in Yan Cheng'an's eyes as he grasped her hand: "Xin'er, you did very well."

In the stillness of the night, Su Jinxin leaned against the window, gazing at the bright moonlight outside, but a sense of unease lingered in her heart.

She had a persistent feeling that something was about to happen.

Suddenly, a rapid knock on the door broke the silence of the night.

Su Jinxin's heart tightened, and she got up to open the door.

Outside the door, the maidservant, pale-faced and incoherent, cried out, "Madam, something terrible has happened... It's all over the streets..."