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

The carriage slowly came to a stop in front of an inn. Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan stepped off the carriage, followed closely by Guard Lin and the newly hired maid Zhao.

The bustling streets were filled with people, the cries of vendors rose and fell, and the dazzling array of goods was overwhelming.

Su Jinxin took a deep breath, feeling the vibrancy of the new town and filled with anticipation for the future.

However, she knew that beneath this glamorous facade lay unknown challenges.

“It’s more lively here than we expected,” Su Jinxin said to Yan Chengan, her tone carrying a hint of excitement mixed with a touch of wariness.

Yan Cheng'an gripped her hand tightly, his sharp gaze sweeping over the surroundings, and smiled slightly, "Beneath the glitz and glamour, there are bound to be undercurrents."

After settling in, Su Jinxin decided to visit Mayor Chen of Xincheng Town first.

She prepared a generous gift, hoping to successfully obtain permission to conduct business activities there.

Mayor Chen was obese with an oily face. He sat in a grand chair, glancing sideways at Su Jinxin with an air of superiority.

"Mayor Chen, I've long admired your name." Su Jinxin bowed gracefully. "My name is Su Jinxin. I've come here to open a shop in Xincheng Town. I hope Mayor Chen will give me your guidance."

Mayor Chen took the gift box from Su Jinxin, weighed it in his hand, and a hint of greed flashed across his face, but he pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Miss Su, the commercial sector in the new town is already saturated, and I'm afraid there's no place for you."

"Mayor Chen, you flatter me. I've brought the most fashionable products from the capital. I'm sure they'll bring new choices to the people of the new town and also promote the development of the local economy," Su Jinxin replied humbly.

Mayor Chen sneered, "Miss Su, are you trying to teach me how to do things? Let me tell you, the rules of Xincheng Town are not something you can break at will. Some places are not for just anyone."

Su Jinxin sensed the threat in Mayor Chen's words and felt a surge of displeasure, but she maintained a smile on her face. "Mayor Chen, I just want to bring some new products to the people of the new town. I have no other intentions. If you have any requests, please feel free to speak them."

Mayor Chen narrowed his eyes, sizing up Su Jinxin, a lewd glint in them. "Miss Su, you're smart, but don't be too smart. Some things are beyond your control." He paused, then added, "Go back and think it over carefully."

Su Jinxin rose to take her leave, already having made up her mind. As she walked out of the town mayor's residence, she said to Yan Cheng'an, "It seems we've run into trouble."

Yan Chengan nodded. "This Mayor Chen is clearly trying to make things difficult for us."

"Let's go take a look at the store first," Su Jinxin said.

However, things went even more wrong after that.

They searched everywhere for a suitable shop, but each time they went there, they were either directly rejected by the shop owner or sabotaged by someone in secret.

Su Jinxin felt an invisible pressure, as if an invisible hand was pushing her into an abyss... She looked at Yan Cheng'an, her tone grave, "It seems we underestimated the situation here..." Yan Cheng'an gripped her hand tightly, his eyes resolute, "Don't be afraid, I'm here." Suddenly, a commotion arose from the street corner... Su Jinxin and Yan Cheng'an walked along the street, inquiring about shops for rent, but repeatedly ran into obstacles.

A shop that seemed like a good fit initially welcomed the owner with a smile, but upon hearing that the customer was from out of town, the owner's expression immediately changed, and he made up an excuse to refuse the visit.

Another shop, despite having a "For Rent" sign, was said by the owner to have already been rented out.

Su Jinxin knew in her heart that Mayor Chen was behind all of this.

A sense of unease spread through her chest, and she felt an unprecedented sense of oppression.

In the evening, the two stopped at a teahouse to rest.

Su Jinxin absentmindedly fiddled with her teacup, her brows furrowed.

Suddenly, a commotion arose downstairs. She glanced down casually and saw Mayor Chen arguing with a richly dressed man.

The man was accompanied by several attendants, exuding an imposing aura. Su Jinxin recognized him as President Wu, the president of the New Town Chamber of Commerce.

The two argued louder and louder, attracting a large crowd of onlookers.

Su Jinxin pricked up her ears and listened carefully to their conversation.

It turns out that Mayor Chen and Chairman Wu had a conflict over the profit sharing of a business deal. The two accused each other of breaking their promises and even started threatening each other.

"Mayor Chen, don't think I don't know what you've been up to behind the scenes!" Chairman Wu roared. "If you dare to interfere with my business again, I'll make you regret it!"

"Chairman Wu, you've got quite the nerve!" Mayor Chen retorted without backing down. "Don't forget, I'm the one who calls the shots in this new town! If you dare to go against me, I'll make sure you can't stay in the city!"

Su Jinxin watched the two arguing heatedly, and a thought struck her.

She realized that this might be an opportunity.

The conflict between Mayor Chen and Chairman Wu is precisely the breakthrough she can exploit.

If this contradiction can be cleverly utilized, the current stalemate may be broken.

She turned to look at Yan Cheng'an, a glint of shrewdness in her eyes. "It seems we have a plan." Yan Cheng'an was looking out the window, seemingly oblivious to the commotion downstairs, and simply responded with a faint "Mm." Su Jinxin's heart sank slightly... She softly called out, "Cheng'an..."

Su Jinxin called softly, "Cheng'an..." but he remained gazing out the window, seemingly lost in his own world.

The arguing downstairs gradually subsided, the crowd dispersed, and the teahouse returned to calm.

A faint sense of disappointment welled up in Su Jinxin's heart.

She enthusiastically shared her thoughts, eagerly anticipating discussing them with him, but to her surprise, he seemed not to care at all.

Is he so indifferent to their business and her situation?

“I saw that Mayor Chen and Chairman Wu seemed to have a conflict…” Su Jinxin spoke again, her tone tinged with a hint of probing.

Yan Cheng'an then snapped out of his reverie, turning his gaze to her with a hint of apology. "I'm sorry, Xin'er, I was thinking about something just now." He stood up and walked to her side, gently pulling her into his arms. "I heard everything you said. This opportunity is indeed rare. However, the waters of this new town are treacherous, and we need to proceed with caution." The warm embrace dispelled the slight chill in Su Jinxin's heart, and she gently rested her head on his shoulder, feeling the warmth emanating from him.

Yan Cheng'an's embrace gave her strength and rekindled her fighting spirit.

She raised her head, her eyes shining with determination. "I know, but we can't back down. Now that we're here, we're going to make a name for ourselves!"

The next day, instead of visiting Mayor Chen or Chairman Wu with lavish gifts like other businessmen, Su Jinxin rented a plot of land on the busiest street in the city and erected a huge signboard that read, “Jinxiu Cloth Shop, Opening Soon, Fair Competition, Honest and Honest to All.”

This move is undoubtedly challenging the unspoken rules of the new town.

The news caused an immediate uproar.

Mayor Chen and Chairman Wu both sent people to inquire, and even some small business owners came to watch and discuss the matter.

"This woman from out of town is really arrogant!" a short, stout businessman sneered. "She actually dares to openly challenge Mayor Chen and Chairman Wu. I think she's tired of living!"

“Exactly! Doing business in a new town isn’t that easy. If you don’t give gifts and flatter people, you can’t expect to establish yourself here. You’re just dreaming!” another businessman chimed in.

However, Su Jinxin turned a deaf ear to these discussions.

She stood at the entrance of the fabric shop, her expression calm and her gaze resolute.

Guard Lin and the newly hired maid Zhao stood on either side of her, watching the surrounding crowd warily.

As evening fell, Su Jinxin returned to the inn, where Yan Chengan was reading some books.

“I’ve heard that the dock is key to the new town’s commerce…” Su Jinxin said.

Yan Cheng'an put down the book in his hand and looked at her with a deep gaze...

"The docks control the flow of goods in and out; they are the lifeblood of the new town." Yan Cheng'an closed his book, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his deep eyes. "You want to start with the docks?" Su Jinxin smiled confidently: "Exactly. Rather than hitting walls everywhere, it's better to strike at the heart of the matter." She stood up, her eyes gleaming with determination. "I'll go to the docks tomorrow." The next day, Su Jinxin, accompanied by Guard Lin and Maid Zhao, went to the docks.

Before we even got close, we could hear the noisy shouts and the sounds of goods being moved, along with the salty smell of the sea breeze.

The dock was bustling with people, a lively and busy scene.

Su Jinxin tried to strike up a conversation with several workers who were moving goods to ask them about the situation, but they were all very wary. They only glanced at her briefly before continuing to work and refused to say anything more.

Su Jinxin was not discouraged. She walked up to a man who looked like a manager, cupped her hands, and said, "Brother, I'd like to inquire about some things..." The man looked her up and down, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes. "Inquire about things? Go away, don't bother me!" Su Jinxin frowned slightly, about to say something more, when she heard a deep voice behind her: "Madam, what do you want to inquire about?"