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

Lin Qin came up with an idea and immediately had someone design a batch of promotional posters. The posters featured slogans in exaggerated fonts such as "Grand Opening Special, 50% Off Everything!" and "Innovative Products, Subverting Your Imagination!"

She personally led Zhou Gongjiang to post the posters around the shop, hoping to attract customers' attention.

A customer named Li, dressed in coarse cloth, passed by. After seeing the poster, he was taken aback at first, then his lips turned down, his thick eyebrows furrowed into a knot, and his cloudy eyes were filled with doubt.

He stretched out his rough fingers, gently poked the poster, then shook his head, muttering, "50% off? I'm afraid it's a scam..." He turned and left, his back revealing a deep distrust.

Seeing Li's reaction, Lin Qin felt as if she had been doused with cold water, and her initial excitement instantly plummeted.

She stood there blankly, staring at the empty shop, a sense of powerlessness welling up inside her.

The shop's bold and avant-garde decor, so different from traditional shops in Beijing, seems to have become an obstacle to attracting customers.

She took a deep breath and tried to calm down.

No, I can't give up!

She clenched her fists, her eyes gradually hardening.

We must find a way to change this situation!

At this moment, several of Mr. Chen's men appeared furtively at the shop entrance.

They wore ordinary civilian clothes, but couldn't hide the cunning in their eyes.

They pretended to chat casually, but were actually spreading rumors among the surrounding crowd: "I heard that this shop sells useless junk and is just a rip-off!" "That's right, I heard that the proprietress used to be a discarded concubine, who knows what she's up to!"

The surrounding crowd was already hesitant about Lin Qin's shop, and after hearing these rumors, they became even more undecided.

Their faces were filled with doubt and unease as they stopped to watch and discuss amongst themselves.

Lin Qin was furious when she heard these rumors.

She strode to the shop entrance, her eyes blazing as she stared at the people spreading rumors, and shouted angrily, "Who are you? How dare you spout such nonsense here!"

The group was stunned by Lin Qin's imposing presence, speechless for a moment, their eyes darting around, not daring to meet her gaze.

Lin Qin sneered, "It seems you won't learn your lesson until you see the coffin!" She turned to the craftsman Zhou behind her and said, "Master Zhou, I'd like to trouble you..."

Lin Qin did not sit idly by and wait for her fate. Her eyes lit up and a plan came to her mind.

She had exquisite tea, snacks, and fruit prepared, and invited influential figures from the city to visit.

Facing these well-dressed and elegant dignitaries, Lin Qin showed no fear. She spoke eloquently, like a seasoned business mentor.

"Distinguished guests, our shop's business philosophy differs from traditional shops in Beijing. We prioritize customer experience and long-term development," Lin Qin explained enthusiastically, pointing to the novel membership program poster on the wall. "By becoming a member, you can not only enjoy discounts but also have priority access to new products and even participate in product research and development!" She paused, her gaze sweeping over the crowd, a glint of wisdom in her eyes. "This is a win-win model that not only increases customer loyalty but also helps us continuously improve our products and meet market demands!"

She picked up a beautifully packaged product and showed it to everyone. "We focus on product quality and innovation. Every item is carefully selected and designed. We believe that only through continuous innovation can we remain invincible in a highly competitive market!" Lin Qin's tone was firm and confident, as if she could already see a bright future ahead.

As everyone listened to Lin Qin's explanation, their initially scrutinizing gazes softened, and expressions of approval appeared on their faces.

An elderly man stroked his beard and nodded in approval: "Mr. Lin's idea is truly novel and unique, a real eye-opener!" Another woman smiled and said, "I really look forward to becoming a member and experiencing this brand-new way of shopping!"

Seeing the approving expressions on everyone's faces, Lin Qin's face revealed a confident smile, like a flower blooming in the wind and rain, beautiful and strong.

Inside the shop, Zhu Ling was busy arranging the shelves, his tall figure appearing particularly gentle under the warm yellow light.

He meticulously arranged every detail, as if handling a precious work of art.

Lin Qin felt a warm feeling well up in her heart as she watched Zhu Ling's busy figure.

She walked to Zhu Ling's side, gently took his hand, and said softly, "Thank you for always being by my side."

Zhu Ling turned around, his deep gaze filled with tenderness. He gently pulled Lin Qin into his arms and whispered in her ear, "Silly girl, we are husband and wife, we should support each other."

The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

As night fell, the lights in the shop remained bright.

Lin Qin stood at the door, looking at the bustling street, her heart filled with anticipation.

"Everything will be alright tomorrow..." Lin Qin murmured to herself.

Zhu Ling wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, rested his chin on her shoulder, and whispered, "It will definitely happen."

Suddenly, the sound of rapid hoofbeats grew louder as they approached...

The sound of rapid hoofbeats broke the silence of the night, and a carriage came to an abrupt stop in front of the shop.

The carriage curtain was lifted, and Zhang, the president of Beijing Bank, stepped out.

He walked hurriedly to Lin Qin, his tone tinged with apology: "Ms. Lin, I'm so sorry, we can't approve your previous loan application."

On opening day, despite many efforts, there were very few customers.

Lin Qin stood in the empty shop, her exquisite makeup unable to hide her exhaustion, her gorgeous dress seemingly losing its luster, like a delicate flower ravaged by a rainstorm, drooping helplessly.

Inside the shop, the carefully arranged shelves were filled with a dazzling array of goods, but no one was buying them.

A faint sandalwood scent filled the air, but it did nothing to dispel the chill that enveloped Lin Qin's heart.

She felt as if fate had cruelly played a trick on her, and all her efforts had been in vain.

She bit her lower lip tightly, trying hard not to let the tears in her eyes fall.

Not reconciled!

She was unwilling to give up like this!

She's put in so much effort, how can she give up so easily?

Suddenly, an idea flashed through Lin Qin's mind.

She took a deep breath, and a spark of hope rekindled in her eyes.

She strode to the shop entrance, picked up an exquisitely crafted wooden megaphone, and shouted loudly, "Grand Opening Special! Limited-time offer, 50% off everything! Don't miss out!" Her clear and loud voice echoed through the street.

Passersby stopped and curiously looked at the newly opened shop.

A simply dressed middle-aged woman asked curiously, "Really 50% off? It can't be a scam, can it?"

Lin Qin smiled warmly: "Auntie, our new store is opening soon, and we're doing this for good luck. We're honest and fair to all, young and old! Come in and have a look, we guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

Several hesitant customers were won over by Lin Qin's enthusiasm and entered the shop to start selecting items.

Seeing customers enter the store, Lin Qin's face lit up with a bright smile, as if the gloom had dissipated and the sun was shining on the earth again.

Her heart was filled with joy, just like a farmer seeing a bountiful harvest, all her hard work had paid off.

"Young man, take a look at this..." Lin Qin was enthusiastically introducing the product to a customer when suddenly a familiar voice rang out behind her, "Qin'er, what are you doing?"

Customers at Linqin's store, after experiencing the joy of "50% off," all said, "It's really great!"

Not only was the service warm and attentive, but their membership system also impressed them, who exclaimed that they were "experts."

"Buy it! Buy it! Become a member, it's such a great deal!" An older woman waved her newly acquired exquisite porcelain, recommending it to everyone she met.

Another elderly gentleman, after experiencing the novel "self-service shopping" model at Linqin's store, excitedly exclaimed, "This feels amazing! It's much more comfortable than queuing up at Old Chen's store to grab bargains!"

The power of word-of-mouth is immense, and the number of members at Linqin's store skyrocketed.

When the news reached Boss Chen's ears, he spat out a mouthful of tea, his eyes widening in disbelief: "What?! How is this possible?!" His subordinates rushed back in a panic to report: "Boss Chen, something bad has happened! Lin Qin's shop is packed with people, our plan has failed!" Boss Chen was so angry that his beard bristled, and he gritted his teeth, saying: "That woman, she's really strange!"

When Director Zhang heard about the booming business of Lin Qin's shop, he slapped his thigh in regret: "I should have approved her loan application!" He immediately sent someone to Lin Qin's shop to find out the situation, hoping to salvage the situation.

Lin Qin's shop is doing better and better, with customers flocking in every day, making it a lively and bustling place.

She stood behind the counter, watching the endless stream of customers, a satisfied smile on her face.

The shop assistants were also extremely busy, their faces beaming with joy.

However, Lin Qin was not blinded by her victory. She sat at the table, carefully analyzing the store's operations, her brows furrowed.

Zhu Ling walked to her side and gently patted her shoulder: "Qin'er, don't worry, everything will be alright." Lin Qin looked up at Zhu Ling's gentle eyes and felt a surge of strength in her heart.

"I have a new idea..." Lin Qin