After returning to the capital to farm, the abandoned concubine made a comeback.

Sun, the headhunter, had a wrinkled old face that smiled like a chrysanthemum about to wither, yet he still pretended to be concerned, which made Lin Qin feel nauseous.

That old bastard is definitely up to no good!

"Young Master Du?" Alarm bells rang in Lin Qin's mind; this name had been appearing quite frequently lately.

It seems the mastermind behind this has finally decided to intervene personally.

She remained calm and waited for Headhunter Sun to continue, while in her mind she was already planning how to respond.

When Headhunter Sun saw that Lin Qin had taken the bait, he laughed even harder, his small eyes gleaming with calculation, like a fox that had stolen a chicken.

"Hehe, Boss Lin, this Young Master Du is no pushover. He's been putting a lot of effort into you lately!" He deliberately lowered his voice, his tone ambiguous, as if he were talking about some unspeakable secret.

"Oh? Is that so?" Lin Qin raised an eyebrow, feigning curiosity. "Then he really thinks highly of me!" She knew in her heart that this headhunter Sun was just making a show of things to scare her.

Just as Headhunter Sun was about to continue showing off, the farm gate was kicked open with a loud bang, causing dust to fall from the roof beams.

A farmer covered in blood staggered in; his clothes were tattered, as if they had been torn apart by a wild beast.

He stumbled to Lin Qin's feet, and with his last ounce of strength, he croaked, "Ms. Lin...something terrible has happened...Headhunter Sun...he..."

Lin Qin's heart leaped into her throat. She knelt down, helped the farmer up, and anxiously asked, "What happened to him? Tell me quickly!"

The farmer, panting, pointed towards the doorway and said haltingly, "He...he took some people...to our village...saying they were going to dig...dig up...us..."

Lin Qin immediately understood that this headhunter Sun wasn't there to test her, but rather to undermine her foundation and destroy her resources.

Sun, the headhunter, froze on his face, his expression turning ashen. He hadn't expected things to be exposed so quickly.

He abandoned all pretense, glared at Lin Qin with a sinister look, and said viciously, "Boss Lin, you really have some tricks up your sleeve, daring to play me! Humph! We'll see!"

After saying that, Headhunter Sun slunk away, leaving in such a hurry that he even forgot to take the fruit he had brought with him.

Lin Qin looked at the farmer, her eyes filled with worry.

"How dare Headhunter Sun poach people so blatantly? What audacity!" Zhu Ling frowned upon seeing this, and a chill emanated from him.

Lin Qin took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

She knew this was not the time to panic; she needed to come up with a plan as soon as possible to protect her brothers on the farm.

She raised her head, looking at Zhu Ling with a determined gaze, "Arrange for someone for me, I need to go to Farmer Hong's place!"

Zhu Ling nodded without asking any further questions, knowing that Lin Qin already had a plan.

"Don't worry, I'll go with you."

Lin Qin looked at Zhu Ling, her eyes filled with gratitude.

With him by her side, she felt fearless.

She took a deep breath and was about to get up when the farmer suddenly grabbed her hand. "Boss Lin, be careful! They...they..." Before he could finish speaking, he breathed his last.

Lin Qin's face instantly turned ashen, and her unease intensified.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Ling immediately picked up the farmer, his face so gloomy it could drip water. He looked towards the door and said, "Someone, carry him away."

Lin Qin looked at the farmer gripping her hand tightly, and her anger surged. This headhunter Sun was simply going too far!

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her anger. That old bastard, she had to teach him a lesson today!

She turned to Lin, the strategist, and calmly instructed, "Strategist Lin, go and arrange for people to 'invite' those troublemakers out. Remember, be polite, don't let people say our farm doesn't know how to treat guests." Lin Qin deliberately emphasized the word "invite," a cold smile playing on her lips. Did this headhunter Sun think he was here on vacation?

Lin, the strategist, understood immediately and made arrangements.

The farm's men had long been dissatisfied with this group of troublemakers, and now, with Lin Qin's order, they immediately rolled up their sleeves and "invited" those people out like flies.

"Boss Lin, that was a brilliant move!" Strategist Lin couldn't help but give a thumbs up, his face full of admiration.

What is this called?

This is called giving someone a taste of their own medicine, making that headhunter Sun lift a rock only to drop it on his own foot!

Lin Qin raised her eyebrows smugly; she had long expected that Headhunter Sun would pull this stunt.

She deliberately had Hong, the farmer, act out a play so that he could "tip her in the foot" and lower Sun, the headhunter's guard.

Who knew that this old fox would actually fall for it!

"Let's go, we should go and meet him," Lin Qin said with a smile, a sly glint in her eyes.

She wanted to show Headhunter Sun that Lin Qin was not someone to be trifled with.

When Lin Qin and Zhu Ling arrived at Hong Nongfu's village, Sun the Headhunter was standing there with his men, looking disheveled and like a defeated rooster.

He originally planned to take advantage of the disaster and the panic in Hong Nongfu's village to dig people up and take them away.

To his surprise, as soon as he entered the village, he found that the villagers were prepared. Not only did they not listen to his instigation, they also surrounded his men.

"Boss Lin, you...you actually dared to play me!" Headhunter Sun was trembling with anger, pointing at Lin Qin's nose and cursing loudly.

Lin Qin curled her lip in disdain and said contemptuously, "I played you? Which eye of yours saw me play you? I just made your plan die in the womb!"

"You!" Headhunter Sun was speechless after Lin Qin's retort, and he rolled his eyes in anger. He never expected that he would be tricked by this woman.

Seeing Sun, the headhunter, so angry and exasperated, Lin Qin felt incredibly pleased.

She knew that this was the way to deal with this kind of person!

"Stop wasting your breath on him, let's go!" Zhu Ling looked at Lin Qin, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned, her eyes full of doting affection.

He enjoyed watching her strategize and plan; she was intelligent and confident.

"Okay." Lin Qin nodded with a smile, took Zhu Ling's hand, and their shadows were stretched long in the sunset.

"You're amazing!" Zhu Ling looked at Lin Qin with admiration in his eyes. This little girl was giving him one surprise after another!

Lin Qin proudly raised her chin and winked playfully, "Of course, don't you know who I am!"

Looking at her smug little face, Zhu Ling smiled slightly, reached out and ruffled her hair, saying affectionately, "Yes, yes, my Aqin is the best!"

"By the way, why didn't you just chase them away?" Lin Qin suddenly remembered something and asked in confusion.

Zhu Ling shook his head and said gently, "I just want you to solve it yourself." He knew Lin Qin's abilities and wanted her to be more confident in the business world.

Lin Qin felt a warmth in her heart. It turned out that he had been silently supporting her all along, protecting her.

"Aqin, what are you planning to do next?" Zhu Ling asked her in a low voice.

Lin Qin looked into the distance, her brows furrowing slightly. "Next, let's go back to the farm first. I feel..."

Before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by a sound coming from afar.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the winding mountain road, gilding the land with a golden halo.

However, the warm-toned background could not conceal the restless atmosphere inside the farm.

Lin Qin and Zhu Ling sped along the road, and when they arrived at Hong Nongfu's village, they found that the situation there was even worse than they had imagined.

The fields, which should have been bustling with activity, were now eerily silent.

The villagers, all looking worried, squatted on the edge of the field, sighing and lamenting.

A faint smell of burning filled the air. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be the newly planted rice seedlings in the field, which were wilted and looked as if they had been hit by frost.

Hong Nongfu looked worried, like a deflated balloon. When he saw Lin Qin arrive, he hurriedly came to greet her, his rough hands tightly gripping her arm as if she were a lifeline.

"Boss Lin, what should we do? These rice seedlings are dying!" His voice was hoarse, filled with deep despair.

Lin Qin squatted down and gently parted the leaves of the rice seedlings.

The surface was soft and damp to the touch, with a hint of warmth and a faint musty smell that filled the nostrils.

Her heart skipped a beat. This wasn't just any ordinary pest or disease; this was...

She frowned and fell into deep thought.

Zhu Ling looked at her furrowed brows, held her hand tenderly, and silently conveyed her strength.

He knew that Lin Qin must be racking her brains, trying to find a solution to the problem.

"Uncle Hong, have you been using any special fertilizers in the fields lately?" Lin Qin asked calmly, her voice gentle yet carrying a reassuring quality.

Farmer Hong thought carefully for a moment, then suddenly slapped his thigh, "That's right! A couple of days ago, I asked someone to buy some new fertilizer, saying it would make the seedlings grow faster, but who knew that after using it, this is what happened!"

Lin Qin understood immediately; it seemed the problem lay with the new fertilizer.

She asked Farmer Hong to bring the fertilizer, and then examined it carefully.

A pungent odor wafted towards her, making her frown.

This is not fertilizer at all; it's clearly a substandard chemical substance that not only fails to provide nutrients to the seedlings but also damages the soil and causes the seedlings to rot at the roots.

"Uncle Hong, we can't use this fertilizer anymore! Stop and listen to me." Lin Qin quickly devised a plan. "Now, immediately clear out all the damaged seedlings, then mix wood ash and river sand and cover the field with it. Remember, make sure it's even and don't leave any dead spots."

Although Hong Nongfu didn't quite understand Lin Qin's intentions, seeing her so confident gave him a glimmer of hope.

He immediately called on the villagers to get to work according to Lin Qin's instructions.

Standing by the field, watching the villagers busy at work, Lin Qin felt her worries lessen slightly.

She knew this battle would not be easy, but she would never give up easily.

She wants to use her wisdom and hard work to revitalize this land.

After a busy afternoon, as the sun set again, the seedlings that had been on the verge of death actually began to slowly recover.

Seeing this scene, Farmer Hong was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. He grabbed Lin Qin's hand and thanked her repeatedly, "Boss Lin, you are my savior! If it weren't for you, this land of ours would be completely ruined!"

Looking at the grateful eyes of Farmer Hong, Lin Qin felt a great sense of accomplishment.

She knew that everything she had done was worthwhile.

Just then, Zhu Ling walked to her side and gently put his arm around her shoulder. "Aqin, you are really great!" His voice was deep and gentle, like a beautiful ballad.

Lin Qin turned to look at Zhu Ling, a bright smile on her face.

"Let's go, we should go back and rest," she said softly, her voice tinged with weariness.

“Okay.” Zhu Ling nodded, then looked at Lin Qin, “By the way, I think I just heard…”

Before the words were finished, a series of hurried footsteps approached from afar...

"Boss Lin, something terrible has happened! Boss Qian is up to his old tricks again!" The farm's young waiter rushed over, breathless, his face flushed red like a ripe persimmon.

"Oh? What kind of trouble is he causing this time?" Lin Qin raised an eyebrow, a playful smile playing on her lips.

This Boss Qian is truly a model of perseverance, an indestructible cockroach, though it does take a bit of brainpower from her.

"He...he...he copied all the signature dishes from our farm! He even opened several stores in the city with similar names to ours. Isn't this blatant extortion?" The waiter stomped his feet in anger, wishing he could rush up and smash up Mr. Qian's store.

"Wow, what a clever little devil!" Lin Qin exclaimed in amazement. This Boss Qian's ability to imitate was simply unparalleled. Could he have opened a "knock-off" training class?

"Moreover, he spread rumors that he taught us how to cook all the vegetables at our farm, and that if we didn't pay his tuition, he would force us to close down!" The young waiter became more and more angry as he spoke, wishing he could roll up his sleeves and fight with Boss Qian.

Lin Qin laughed instead of getting angry after hearing this. This Boss Qian really has a thick skin. He stole her vegetables and then turned around and bit her. Does he really think she's a pushover?

"Is Boss Qian trying to pull off a 'fake meeting the real deal' huh?" Zhu Ling sneered, his tone laced with disdain.

To dare to try such petty tricks in front of her is truly audacious.

"He thinks he's Sun Wukong, able to conjure up countless clones!" Lin Qin curled her lips. This Boss Qian really was living in a dream, thinking he could defeat her with his clumsy imitation. How naive of him.

"Aqin, what are you planning to do this time?" Zhu Ling looked at Lin Qin with a hint of anticipation in his eyes. He was eager to see what clever tricks this little girl would come up with this time.

Lin Qin did not answer immediately, but slowly walked to the window, her eyes deep, as if she was thinking about something.

Outside the window, the afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the distant mountains, gilding the land with a golden glow.

A gentle breeze brought a touch of coolness, which calmed her agitated mind slightly.

She knew that this time her opponents were different from the past; they were not just imitating her, but engaging in malicious competition, aiming to completely destroy her.