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

The success of the 500 members was like a spark that ignited a larger business empire in Lin Qin's mind.

She wants to extend this innovative membership system to more stores so that more people can enjoy the convenience and benefits.

The shop next door had been taken over, and renovations were about to begin. Everything was proceeding according to plan, until—"The rent has tripled?!" Lin Qin almost dropped her teacup, the crisp clinking sound particularly jarring in the elegant room.

Her almond-shaped eyes widened as she stared incredulously at the shop assistant who had come to deliver the news, as if she had heard a fairy tale.

Those around them looked worried.

The craftsman Zhou stopped using his tools and looked at Lin Qin with concern; several regular customers also looked at each other and whispered among themselves, and an uneasy atmosphere filled the air.

Lin Qin took a deep breath, trying to calm the shock in her heart.

She understood that this was a united resistance from those established businessmen, who wanted to stop her expansion by undermining her resources.

"Heh," Lin Qin sneered, a glint of light flashing in her eyes, "They think they can stop me like this? How naive!" A spirit of not giving up ignited in her heart, and the flame of becoming stronger with each setback burned fiercely in her eyes.

She went straight to the Chamber of Commerce, hoping to negotiate with them and fight for fair treatment.

However, the president of the chamber of commerce seemed helpless, sighing repeatedly: "Mr. Lin, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that those old members... sigh, you know, they have deep roots, it's difficult for me too."

As Lin Qin walked out of the Chamber of Commerce, a deep sense of disappointment and anger welled up inside her.

She felt like a lone warrior facing a powerful enemy, isolated and helpless.

But she had no intention of giving up; on the contrary, her fighting spirit grew even stronger.

"Trying to force me out with these tactics? No way!" She clenched her fists, her eyes flashing with determination.

As night fell, Zhu Ling was discussing political affairs with his advisor, Gao, in the study of the Prince's mansion.

The strategist, Gao, said with great concern, "Your Highness, the Princess's actions have already caused dissatisfaction among many merchants, which may affect your reputation. Should we advise the Princess..."

“No need.” Zhu Ling’s tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable firmness. “I believe in her.”

Meanwhile, Lin Qin was writing furiously at her desk, quickly scribbling letters before handing them to messengers to be sent in all directions...

"Boss Lin, what are you doing..." Craftsman Zhou asked, puzzled, looking at the busy Lin Qin.

Lin Qin smiled mysteriously: "Tomorrow, there's going to be a good show."

The next morning, at a farm on the outskirts of the capital, the air was fresh and the air was filled with birdsong and the fragrance of flowers.

Lin Qin, dressed in a neat, plain-colored dress, stood on the edge of the field and spoke eloquently to several simply dressed landlords.

Her confident demeanor, like a dazzling pearl, illuminated this tranquil field.

"Gentlemen, I know what you're worried about," Lin Qin's voice was clear and melodious, carrying a convincing power. "You worry that my new model will impact your interests, that I won't be able to pay the rent on time. But I want to tell you, my membership system will not only not harm your interests, but will actually bring you even greater benefits!"

Lin Qin took out a thick stack of account books, showing the previous operation of her shop.

The dazzling numbers and the endless stream of customers left the landlords speechless.

"My shop is booming, with customers flocking in every day, all thanks to the membership system!" Lin Qin pointed to the numbers in the ledger, her voice filled with excitement. "As long as you trust me, I can turn your land into a treasure trove!"

The landlords' furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and their eyes gleamed with hope.

An older landlord, stroking his beard, chuckled and said, "Boss Lin, your business model is truly novel! We old folks have lived most of our lives and have never seen a business like this before. Since you're so confident, we'll trust you this time!"

Seeing this, Lin Qin was overjoyed and a bright smile bloomed on her face.

"Thank you all for your trust! I promise I won't let you down!"

In the stillness of the night, the dim candlelight illuminated Zhu Ling's handsome face in the study of the Prince's mansion.

He looked at Lin Qin's exhausted figure and felt a pang of heartache.

"Qin'er, you've worked too hard." Zhu Ling walked to Lin Qin's side and gently hugged her. "Don't push yourself too hard. I'm here for you."

Lin Qin looked up at Zhu Ling with gratitude, tears welling in her eyes. "Thank you, Ling."

Zhu Ling took out a heavy money bag from his pocket and placed it in Lin Qin's hand.

"This is my savings over the years, it's all for you."

Lin Qin looked at the money pouch in her hand, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

She knew that Zhu Ling was supporting and protecting her in his own way.

"Ling, thank you." Lin Qin hugged Zhu Ling tightly, feeling his warm embrace.

"Silly girl, why are you thanking me?" Zhu Ling gently stroked Lin Qin's hair. "We don't need these formalities between us."

The two embraced tightly, as if nothing in the world mattered to them.

The next day, with Zhu Ling's support and encouragement, Lin Qin embarked on a new journey once again.

Meanwhile, Boss Chen also received the news, and his face turned terribly grim...

"She actually had a backup plan?!"

With a gloomy face, Boss Chen slammed the teacup on the ground with a loud bang, sending shards flying everywhere.

"This Lin Qin, she really thinks she has three heads and six arms! She dares to fight me, but she doesn't even know her own limitations!" He gritted his teeth, his eyes full of ruthlessness.

The next day, a group of thugs appeared in front of Lin Qin's new shop.

They were dressed sloppily, with greasy hair, squinting eyes, and grass roots dangling from their mouths, looking utterly nonchalant.

Some spat on the floor, some banged on shop signs with sticks, and others whistled and made obscene remarks at passing customers, deliberately creating chaos.

The air was filled with a nauseating stench of sweat and cheap tobacco, turning the once clean and tidy streets into a smoky mess.

Lin Qin stood at the shop entrance, watching the ugly behavior of these thugs, and trembled with anger.

She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep into her flesh, and her knuckles turned white.

But she wasn't blinded by anger; she took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

She knew that she couldn't confront the problem head-on at this point; she had to find a way to solve it.

"These people are absolutely lawless!" she gritted her teeth. "It seems we have no choice but to take some real action."

Lin Qin immediately sent someone to notify her long-time members and ask them to come and help.

At the same time, she also put up a sign at the store entrance that read, "Today is a members-only event with many discounts."

Soon, the long-time members arrived.

Some of them carried sticks, while others held brooms, and they surrounded the thugs menacingly.

The thugs were caught off guard by Lin Qin's unexpected move and panicked, scurrying around like a swarm of headless flies.

Meanwhile, more and more new customers were drawn in by the "members-only event," curiously watching the "farce" and asking what was going on.

Seeing this, Lin Qin was secretly delighted.

Seeing the bustling crowd in the shop, Lin Qin smiled with satisfaction.

She knew she had won this battle.

At this moment, a richly dressed man stepped out from the crowd, walked straight up to Lin Qin, and smiled slightly, "Ms. Lin, your membership system is quite interesting..."

The air was filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, the crackling of firecrackers, the fluttering of colorful flags, and the sea of ​​people.

Lin Qin's new store is open!

Two long red banners fluttered in the wind in front of the shop, with eight large, gleaming golden characters that read "Grand Opening, May Wealth Abound," making them particularly eye-catching.

Inside the store, a dazzling array of goods were neatly arranged, and various promotional activities attracted many customers to come and snap up bargains.

"Boss lady, your membership program is such a great deal!" An older woman, carrying a bag full of goods, beamed from ear to ear.

"Yes, yes, I'll buy things from your store from now on!" another customer chimed in.

Lin Qin stood behind the counter, a confident smile on her face.

Looking at the endless stream of customers and listening to their effusive praise, she felt a great sense of accomplishment.

All the hard work over the past few months has finally paid off.

On its first day of opening, Lin Qin's new store achieved astonishing sales, and the number of members doubled.

Her innovative model began to attract more attention, and some even called her a "business prodigy".

Among the crowd, pairs of admiring eyes were fixed on Lin Qin, as if she were a star in the sky, shining with dazzling light.

She moved gracefully through the crowd, chatting and laughing, exuding a captivating charm with every gesture.

In the distance, Zhu Ling watched all this quietly, a gentle smile playing on her lips.

He knew that Lin Qin's success was inseparable from her hard work and wisdom, and even more so from his support and encouragement.

Their eyes met, they smiled at each other, and everything was understood without words.

As night fell, the bustling streets gradually quieted down, and Lin Qin's new store closed.

She dragged her weary body back to the palace, only to find Zhu Ling sitting in the study waiting for her.

"Ling, why aren't you asleep yet?" Lin Qin walked to Zhu Ling's side and asked softly.

"I've been waiting for you." Zhu Ling smiled gently, took Lin Qin's hand, and gently stroked it in her palm. "Thank you for your hard work today."

"It's not hard work." Lin Qin shook her head and nestled in Zhu Ling's arms. "I'm happy to see the new store doing so well."

"Qin'er, you're amazing." Zhu Ling gently kissed Lin Qin's forehead. "I believe you will become more and more successful."

"Mmm." Lin Qin closed her eyes happily, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.

Suddenly, Zhu Ling frowned slightly, as if he had sensed something was amiss.

"Qin'er..." Zhu Ling hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping himself.

"What's wrong?" Lin Qin looked up at Zhu Ling with a puzzled expression.

"I..." Zhu Ling paused, but ultimately didn't voice her doubts. "It's nothing, get some rest."

Although Lin Qin had some doubts, she didn't ask any more questions and obediently followed Zhu Ling back to the room.

The next morning, Lin Qin had just gotten up when a servant came to report that a new shop had opened in the west of the city and had also adopted a membership system.

"A membership system?" Lin Qin was taken aback, a bad feeling suddenly rising in her heart. "Take me to see it."