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

"Let him in." Su Jinxin calmly withdrew her hand and sat back down at the table.

The merchant Liu entered, bowing and scraping, his face plastered with a fawning smile: "Madam Yan, I pay my respects to you." He rubbed his hands together, his eyes gleaming, clearly wanting something from her.

Su Jinxin didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "Mr. Liu, is there something important that you've come to visit so late at night?"

The merchant Liu's eyes darted around, and he lowered his voice, saying, "I've heard that the new town is about to open up a market for a batch of rare Yun brocade silks. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Su Jinxin's heart stirred; brocade and silk!

This is top-grade material for making high-end clothing. If she could get her hands on this batch, her business would definitely take off.

"Oh? Is this news reliable?" Su Jinxin asked calmly.

"Absolutely reliable!" Merchant Liu patted his chest and guaranteed, "I have someone planted next to Mayor Chen, and the information came from him."

Su Jinxin smiled slightly. This businessman Liu was indeed well-informed; no wonder he dared to show off in front of her.

"So, who has the right to make this deal?" she asked the most crucial question.

A hint of hesitation flashed across Liu's face as he stammered, "I heard... it was Chairman Wu and Mayor Chen who took it down together."

Su Jinxin sneered, just as she had expected.

These two colluded and worked together to firmly control the resources of the new town, making it extremely difficult for outsiders to get a share.

"Madam Yan, I know you are very powerful. If you can help me out, I am willing to give you 30% of the profits!" Merchant Liu looked at Su Jinxin expectantly.

Su Jinxin did not agree immediately, but instead picked up her teacup and gently blew on the floating tea leaves.

"Mr. Liu, whether your information is worth 30% of the profit depends on whether I can get my hands on this batch of Yun brocade."

Yan Cheng'an remained silent, simply watching Su Jinxin with unfathomable eyes.

He knew that his wife was never a woman who would give up easily.

"Don't worry, Madam, I have other information to offer!" Seeing that Su Jinxin seemed somewhat interested, Liu the merchant quickly added, "I've heard..." He leaned closer to Su Jinxin and lowered his voice, "Chairman Wu and Mayor Chen have been doing a lot of shady things behind the scenes to monopolize this batch of Yun brocade..."

Su Jinxin put down her teacup, a meaningful smile playing on her lips: "Tell me about it." As the night deepened, the atmosphere in the room grew increasingly tense.

Suddenly, Yan Cheng'an spoke up: "Jin Xin, it's late, you should get some rest." His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

Su Jinxin glanced at him and said to Mr. Liu, "Let's stop here for today. I'll give you an answer tomorrow."

Although Mr. Liu was unwilling, he knew when to stop and quickly took his leave.

The door closed, leaving only Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan in the room.

Yan Chengan walked to Su Jinxin's side and gently hugged her: "Jinxin, don't force yourself too much..." Su Jinxin leaned against his chest, feeling the warmth from his body, but her heart was ice-cold.

"I'm fine." She raised her head, looked into Yan Cheng'an's eyes, and said, word by word, "I won't let them succeed..." Yan Cheng'an looked at her determined eyes, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

He knew that her heart was filled with boundless hatred, and that hatred was pushing her step by step into the abyss... "What do you plan to do?" His voice was low, with a hint of barely perceptible worry.

Su Jinxin's lips curled into a cold smile: "Since they want to play, I'll play along to the very end..."

No sooner had Mr. Liu left than the news spread throughout the entire business district.

When Chairman Wu and Mayor Chen learned that Su Jinxin also wanted a share of the profits, they were furious.

They were already wary of Su Jinxin's rise to power, and now she dares to challenge their authority—she's simply courting death!

"This woman is utterly arrogant and ignorant!" Chairman Wu slammed his fist on the table, furious. "Who does she think she is? Trying to get her hands on Yunjin silk?"

Mayor Chen, his face grim, echoed, "The chairman is right. We must teach her a lesson and let her know that there are some things she can't touch!"

So the two of them decided to join forces with other businessmen to boycott Su Jinxin.

For a time, Su Jinxin found herself isolated and helpless.

All channels related to Yunjin were blocked, and she was like prey trapped in a spider web, unable to move.

However, Su Jinxin did not give up.

She knew that in this business game, only by outsmarting others could she win.

She stayed indoors, carefully analyzing the current situation and combining it with her memories from her past life to search for a breakthrough.

She recalled her past life, where these merchants, though seemingly united, secretly schemed against each other and harbored their own ulterior motives.

In particular, several smaller businesses, which had long been suppressed by Chairman Wu and Mayor Chen, had already harbored resentment.

This is an opportunity! A glint of light flashed in Su Jinxin's eyes. She decided to exploit the discontent of these businessmen to sow discord within their alliance.

She secretly sent people to contact these businesses, offering them tempting terms.

She promised that as long as they were willing to cooperate with her, she would not only give them a generous share of the profits, but also help them break free from the control of Chairman Wu and Mayor Chen, giving them greater influence in the business world.

This suggestion was exactly what these businessmen wanted.

They had long wanted to get rid of the exploitation by Chairman Wu and Mayor Chen, but they had no opportunity.

Su Jinxin's appearance now undoubtedly gives them an excellent opportunity.

After careful consideration, these businesses ultimately decided to cooperate with Su Jinxin.

They secretly provided Su Jinxin with evidence that Chairman Wu and Mayor Chen had monopolized the Yunjin trade, and promised to turn against them at a crucial moment.

With the support of these businessmen, Su Jinxin felt even more confident.

She began to fight back step by step, using the evidence in her hands to expose the various illegal acts of Chairman Wu and Mayor Chen.

The news caused an uproar in the business world.

The businessmen who originally supported Chairman Wu and Mayor Chen switched sides and supported Su Jinxin instead.

The once unbreakable alliance between Chairman Wu and Mayor Chen crumbled instantly.

"You..." Chairman Wu pointed at Su Jinxin, trembling with rage, "You actually..."

Su Jinxin smiled coldly: "President Wu, those who do many evil deeds will surely perish. This is all your own fault!"

She turned and left, leaving Chairman Wu and Mayor Chen trembling in place.

Yan Cheng'an stood by the study window, taking in all of this.

A complex light flashed in his eyes… “Jin Xin,” he murmured softly, “is there anything else I don’t know about you…”

Su Jinxin returned to her residence and wearily rubbed her temples.

This business battle was more arduous than she had imagined, but she would never give up easily.

She pushed open the study door and was surprised to see Yan Chengan sitting at the table, holding her latest business plan.

"What are you looking at?" Su Jinxin asked, raising an eyebrow.

Yan Cheng'an put down the plan, a hint of admiration in his eyes: "Your plan is very meticulous, and this counterattack was also very well done."

Su Jinxin chuckled and walked up to him, her tone slightly teasing: "I thought Young Master Yan would just lie in bed pretending to be sick and be indifferent to my affairs."

Yan Cheng'an's ears turned slightly red, and he coughed awkwardly, "I was wrong before, I misunderstood you." He paused, then added, "If you need any help in the future, just let me know."

Seeing his somewhat clumsy attempt to make amends, Su Jinxin's resentment dissipated considerably.

She walked to the window, looked at the night outside, and said calmly, "Yan Cheng'an, the score between us can't be wiped clean with just a 'misunderstanding'."

Yan Cheng'an walked to her side and said softly, "I know, I will prove my sincerity with my actions." He reached out to hold her hand, but Su Jinxin skillfully dodged it.

“Young Master Yan, time will tell.” Su Jinxin turned around, a meaningful smile playing on her lips. “I’m waiting to see how you perform.”

Yan Cheng'an watched her departing figure, a resolute glint in his eyes.

He turned and walked to his desk, picked up a document about the origins of Nanjing brocade, and began to study it carefully.

He knew that to truly win Su Jinxin's heart, he had to give her the greatest support in his career.

The next morning, Su Jinxin prepared to go out to meet with several partner businesses.

As soon as they reached the door, they saw that Yan Chengan had already prepared the carriage and was quietly waiting there.

"I'll take you," Yan Cheng'an said gently.

Su Jinxin looked at him and did not refuse. She got into the carriage, with Yan Cheng'an following closely behind. The carriage slowly drove out of the mansion gate and headed towards the outskirts of the city.

"I found out..."

“I’ve heard,” Yan Cheng’an paused, his gaze falling on Su Jinxin, “that businessman Liu has been making moves around trying to seize the trading rights for Yun Jin.” Su Jinxin sneered, “Him? Just a clown.” Yan Cheng’an continued, “He has powerful backers, Mayor Chen and the president of the Wu Chamber of Commerce. They’re working together to suppress you and try to drive you out of Xincheng Town completely.” Su Jinxin’s eyes sharpened, a flash of murderous intent crossing her face: “They certainly have a good plan.” The carriage sped along, finally stopping in front of a secluded teahouse.

Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan entered the private room, where Merchant Liu had been waiting for a long time, his face plastered with a fawning smile: "Madam Su, I've long admired your name!" Su Jinxin was too lazy to engage in pleasantries with him and said directly: "Mr. Liu, what do you want? Just say it." Merchant Liu rubbed his hands, a greedy glint in his eyes: "I heard that Madam Su wants to acquire the trading rights for Yunjin. I'm not very capable, but perhaps I can help a little..." Su Jinxin looked at him with a half-smile: "Oh? Is that so? What benefits does Mr. Liu want?" Merchant Liu thought Su Jinxin was about to agree and immediately made an outrageous demand: "Fifty percent of the profits!" Before Su Jinxin could speak, Yan Chengan, who had been silent all along, suddenly said: "Mr. Liu's appetite is a bit too big." He took out a land deed from his sleeve and threw it in front of Merchant Liu: "These are several shops in the west of the city, enough for you to live comfortably for the rest of your life." Merchant Liu's expression changed, and he was about to retort when he saw Yan Chengan's cold eyes, carrying a hint of warning.

He immediately fell silent and sheepishly put away the land deed.

Su Jinxin looked at Yan Chengan, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

It seems he wasn't just talking.

After leaving the teahouse, Su Jinxin felt much better. She turned to Yan Cheng'an and said, "Thank you." Yan Cheng'an smiled slightly and replied, "Between husband and wife, there's no need for thanks." He reached out to take Su Jinxin's hand, but she gently pulled away.

Su Jinxin gazed into the distance, her tone meaningful: "Yan Chengan, this is just the beginning..."