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

The richly dressed man was the president of the chamber of commerce. He strolled over with a fake smile on his face.

"Madam Su is truly a woman who is no less capable than any man. I have heard a little about what happened today." He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, seemingly polite, but his tone was sharp. "However, Madam Su's actions have probably offended quite a few people."

Su Jinxin remained calm and returned the greeting with a bow: "President, you flatter me. I was just protecting my own rights."

The guild leader chuckled, then changed the subject: "Madam Su, you may not know this, but the rules of this guild are very strict. Now that Madam Su has gained considerable influence, the guild's fees naturally need to be adjusted accordingly." He paused, his sharp gaze sweeping over Su Jinxin, "According to the rules, Madam Su needs to pay five thousand taels of silver."

This five thousand taels of silver is almost the annual income of an ordinary merchant!

The surrounding small business owners gasped in shock; this was clearly a deliberate attempt to make things difficult!

Manager Sun turned pale with fright, tugged at Su Jinxin's sleeve, and whispered, "Madam, this...this is too much!"

Su Jinxin maintained her elegant smile, as if she hadn't heard Manager Sun's worries.

"What you say is absolutely right, President. Of course, the rules must be followed." Her tone was calm and neither humble nor arrogant. "However, this sum of money is huge, and Jinxin needs a few days to process it. I wonder if you could make an exception for me?"

The president stroked his beard, a hint of smugness flashing in his eyes.

He figured that Su Jinxin was young and impetuous, and that her current show of weakness meant she was unable to pay and wanted to beg for mercy.

He feigned magnanimity and said, "Since Madam Su is so sincere, I will grant you a few more days. I hope Madam Su will not go back on her word after three days."

Su Jinxin nodded slightly: "Thank you, President."

After seeing the chairman off, Manager Sun was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan: "Madam, what should we do? Five thousand taels of silver, we simply can't raise it all in a short time!"

Su Jinxin smiled mysteriously and reassured him, "Manager Sun, don't worry, everything is under control." She turned to the craftsman Lin, "Master Lin, you've worked hard these past few days. Please speed up the production of this new batch." Craftsman Lin nodded earnestly, "Don't worry, Madam, I will definitely work overtime to finish it!"

Seeing Su Jinxin's confident demeanor, Yan Cheng'an took her hand, his eyes full of trust: "Xin'er, what do you need me to do?"

Su Jinxin gently squeezed his palm, a meaningful smile playing on her lips: "Husband, tomorrow you will come with me to... Wang the Matchmaker's house." Wang the Matchmaker's house was simple and cramped, completely out of place with Su Jinxin's luxurious clothes.

Yan Cheng'an frowned slightly, but said nothing, and simply followed silently behind her.

Su Jinxin was generous; a few ingots of silver were enough to get Wang the matchmaker to talk.

As expected of Wang the matchmaker, she was well-informed. In the time it takes to drink a few cups of tea, she exposed all the corrupt and bribery activities of the chamber of commerce president over the years, and even knew the location of his secret stash of money.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the Chamber of Commerce conference was held as scheduled.

The president sat high on his throne, looking smug, as if the five thousand taels of silver were already his.

He looked around and saw that Su Jinxin had arrived late, which made him sneer inwardly.

However, Su Jinxin did not come alone today; she was followed by several officials, each with a serious expression.

"President," Su Jinxin bowed gracefully, but her tone was as cold as frost, "A few days ago, President said that Jinxin needed to pay five thousand taels of silver. I wonder if there is any explicit stipulation regarding this fee?"

The president was taken aback, but forced himself to remain calm: "Of course there are, it's a rule of the Chamber of Commerce!"

"Oh? Then Jinxin would like to see these rules." As soon as Su Jinxin finished speaking, the official behind her took out a thick stack of account books, which clearly recorded the details of the chairman's embezzlement over the years, and even evidence of his secret stash of money.

The president's face turned deathly pale instantly, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead. He never expected that Su Jinxin could find out all this in just a few days!

"This...this is all slander!" he shouted, his voice trembling with fear.

Su Jinxin sneered: "Slander? President, why don't you take a look at this?" She took out Wang the Matchmaker's testimony, which detailed the President's embezzlement and bribery.

With witnesses and physical evidence on display, the chairman could no longer deny the evidence and could only slump into his chair in despair.

The chamber of commerce was in an uproar; they never expected their usually dignified president to be so corrupt. A cacophony of voices and accusations erupted.

Looking at the disheveled president, Su Jinxin felt no pleasure, only endless exhaustion.

She turned to look at Yan Cheng'an, only to see his eyes filled with admiration and love.

“You always surprise me so much,” Yan Chengan whispered in her ear.

A blush rose on Su Jinxin's face, but a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

After this incident, Su Jinxin's shop became famous and her business flourished even more.

Those wealthy businessmen who had originally coveted Su Jinxin were now burning with jealousy as they watched her rise through the ranks… They gathered together, their faces grim, and one of them slammed his fist on the table, “We absolutely cannot let her continue to be so smug!”

Boss Zhao slammed his fist on the table. "This woman is truly bizarre! She even brought down the chairman!" Another wealthy businessman, Boss Qian, chuckled sinisterly. "Bizarre? I doubt it. She's just a woman. What waves can she make? Let's make her taste the bitterness of utter disgrace!"

As a result, rumors about the poor quality of Su Jinxin's products began to circulate in the market.

At first, it was just whispers, but it escalated. Some even said that after using Su Jinxin's rouge, they developed rashes on their faces, and that clothes made from Su Jinxin's fabric would fall apart after just one wash.

Rumors spread like a plague, and Su Jinxin's shop became deserted.

Manager Sun was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, pacing back and forth in the shop.

"Madam, what should we do? Business has plummeted!"

Su Jinxin remained unusually calm. She summoned the craftsman Lin and gave him a few instructions.

The next day, Su Jinxin, along with craftsman Lin and all the tools, appeared at the busiest market center.

The crowd buzzed with discussion, watching her with curiosity.

Su Jinxin smiled slightly, her voice clear and strong, "Fellow villagers, recently there have been rumors circulating in the market about the quality of the products in my shop. Today, Jinxin will publicly demonstrate the production process of the products to set the record straight!"

Lin's craftsmanship is superb, and his movements are fluid and graceful. Whether it is the mixing of rouge or the weaving of cloth, every step is open and transparent. The raw materials are of the highest quality and the craftsmanship is exquisite, leaving onlookers in awe.

Su Jinxin explained while letting everyone experience it firsthand.

The delicate rouge, when applied to the hands, leaves a smooth, glossy finish without any irritation; the exquisite fabric is soft to the touch and incredibly resilient.

Facts speak louder than words, and rumors will fall apart on their own.

From the crowd of onlookers, a simply dressed old woman stepped forward and said tremblingly, "I used rouge from Madam Su's shop a few days ago, and I did break out in a rash on my face..."

All eyes turned to the old woman, and Su Jinxin looked at her with sharp, piercing eyes.

The old woman felt uneasy under their gaze, and her voice grew softer and softer.

Su Jinxin walked up to her, gently took her hand, examined it carefully, and smelled the rouge. She said calmly, "This is not the rouge from our shop."

"You're talking nonsense!" The old woman's face turned red.

Su Jinxin took out a small porcelain bottle from her sleeve. "This is the rouge from our shop. It has a light scent with a faint orchid fragrance. The rouge in your hand, on the other hand, has a pungent smell and is clearly mixed with inferior fragrances, which is why you had an allergic reaction."

The old woman was speechless, her eyes darting around, unable to meet Su Jinxin's gaze. Someone in the crowd recognized her, "Isn't this Boss Qian's daughter..."

Mr. Qian's face turned ashen, and he glared fiercely at the old woman.

Su Jinxin took in all of this, a cold smile curling at the corner of her lips.

Boss Zhao tugged at Boss Qian's sleeve and whispered, "Let's go, we shouldn't stay any longer today..."

The two slunk away from the market. Cheers erupted from the crowd, and Su Jinxin's shop was once again bustling with customers.

In the stillness of the night, Yan Cheng'an came out of his study and saw Su Jinxin standing in the courtyard, gazing at the bright moon. He walked up behind her and gently put his arm around her waist. "What are you thinking about?"

Su Jinxin turned around, looked at him, a complex light flashing in her eyes, "I was thinking..." She paused, "This game has only just begun."

After this battle, Su Jinxin's reputation soared, and she became a legendary figure in the local business community.

The shop's business flourished day by day, and some people even traveled from afar just to buy her rouge, face powder, and exquisite fabrics.

Manager Sun couldn't stop smiling. He was busy every day checking the goods and doing accounting until his hands were sore.

Taking advantage of the momentum, Su Jinxin expanded her supply channels and collaborated with more skilled artisans to ensure both the quality and quantity of her products.

Looking at the dazzling array of goods, Su Jinxin's lips curled up slightly, and her eyes sparkled with confidence.

She knew this was just the beginning.

That evening, Yan Chengan entered the study and saw Su Jinxin deep in thought, staring at the account book.

He walked behind her and gently wrapped his arms around her waist. "Staking out accounts again?" Su Jinxin turned around and gently rested her head on his chest. "Yes, I was thinking..." She paused, "Should we expand the scale?" Yan Cheng'an smiled slightly. "I'll leave everything to you." Su Jinxin raised her head, her gaze firm. "Tomorrow, I'm going to Yunzhou." Yan Cheng'an held her hand, saying nothing, but a barely perceptible worry flashed in his eyes.