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

Lin Qin hummed a little tune as she considered the style of the new store's decoration.

Should we go for a fresh, pastoral style or a luxurious, opulent one?

Or how about we go for a mix-and-match style?

Just as I was immersed in a beautiful fantasy, a discordant sound broke the tranquility.

"Hey, isn't this Boss Lin? I heard you're opening a shop? Congratulations!" Chairman Chen walked over with a forced smile, his sarcastic tone carrying a chilling undertone that could be smelled from three blocks away.

Lin Qin's heart skipped a beat; she knew this old fox was up to no good.

He remained outwardly calm and politely replied, "President Chen, you flatter me. It's just a minor incident, nothing to worry about."

"Not at all, we've seen Boss Lin's methods firsthand." Chairman Chen gave her a meaningful look. "However, according to the regulations, you'll need to redo your shop opening procedures."

Lin Qin suppressed the urge to roll her eyes; this old man was clearly deliberately making things difficult for her!

"Haven't the formalities already been completed?"

"Oh dear, some new regulations have been introduced recently, and the previous ones are all invalid." Chairman Chen shrugged, looking completely innocent. "There's nothing we can do; rules are rules."

Lin Qin took a deep breath and told herself to stay calm; it wasn't worth getting angry with this old fox.

So, following Chairman Chen's instructions, she began the long journey of completing the necessary paperwork.

However, things are far from as simple as they seem.

It was as if the various government departments had conspired together; they were either missing this document or that stamp.

Lin Qin was exhausted from running back and forth between various government offices.

"Madam, your paperwork is missing one piece..." the bailiff said casually, yawning.

Lin Qin forced herself to stay alert and explained, "I've already had this replaced, you see..."

"Oh? Really? I didn't see it." The yamen runner flipped through the documents, looking puzzled.

Lin Qin felt like she was about to collapse; this was clearly a deliberate attempt to make things difficult for her!

She looked around and saw that the people around her were giving her indifferent looks, as if she were some kind of plague.

A wave of despair washed over her, engulfing her completely.

She dragged her weary body to the Chamber of Commerce once again.

Chairman Chen was leisurely sipping his tea when he saw her, and a smug smile appeared on his lips.

"Mr. Lin, have the formalities been completed?"

Lin Qin clenched her fists so tightly that her nails almost dug into her flesh.

She raised her head, staring coldly at Chairman Chen, and said, word by word, "Chairman Chen, can't you afford to play this game?"

Chairman Chen scoffed disdainfully, "Can't take a joke? Little girl, get your facts straight. In this territory, I'm the rule!" He swirled the teacup in his hand, took a slow sip, and said, "If you know what's good for you, just listen to me, or else..." He deliberately dragged out the last syllable, the threat unmistakable.

"Otherwise what? Are you going to eat me?" Lin Qin sneered. She had long expected Chairman Chen to pull this stunt.

Just because a tiger doesn't show its power doesn't mean it's a kitten!

"Little girl, you've got quite the nerve. Let me tell you, I'm the one who calls the shots when it comes to running this shop!" Chairman Chen slammed his teacup on the table. "If you don't follow my rules, don't even think about opening this shop!"

"Oh? Your rules?" Lin Qin pulled a thick stack of papers from her sleeve. "And what are my rules?"

Chairman Chen was taken aback, looking at the thing in Lin Qin's hand with a puzzled expression.

Lin Qin unfolded the papers one by one, revealing evidence of Chairman Chen's embezzlement and bribery over the years!

The onlookers immediately erupted in a commotion, pointing and whispering about Chairman Chen.

Chairman Chen's face changed from red to white, then from white to green, a dramatic display comparable to that of a master of face-changing.

He pointed at Lin Qin, his finger trembling: "You...you're slandering me!"

"Slander? Chairman Chen, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want." Lin Qin's lips curled into a cold smile. "This evidence is something I painstakingly collected. Should I explain the ins and outs of each account in more detail?"

Chairman Chen panicked; he hadn't expected Lin Qin to have so much evidence in her hands.

He shouted, his voice trembling with fear, "You...you're framing me! Guards, arrest her!"

The surrounding constables looked at each other, but no one dared to make a move.

Chairman Chen has always acted arrogantly and domineeringly, which they have long disliked. Now that they have the opportunity to bring him down, who would be foolish enough to help him?

Seeing everyone's reaction, Chairman Chen became even more flustered.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead as he forced himself to remain calm and said, "Are you...are you all deaf? Didn't you hear me?"

Just then, a deep voice came from the doorway: "Who dares to touch her?" Zhu Ling, dressed in a dark brocade robe, appeared before everyone like a god descending from heaven.

He exuded a cold aura that made people afraid to look him in the eye.

He walked to Lin Qin's side, gently took her hand, and looked at her with eyes so tender they could drown a person: "Qin'er, you've worked so hard."

Lin Qin grasped his hand in return, a warm feeling welling up inside her. With him by her side, she was fearless.

When Chairman Chen saw Zhu Ling, his face turned deathly pale.

He stammered, "Your...Your Highness..."

Zhu Ling gave him a cold look: "President Chen, how dare you bully my woman?"

"No... I wouldn't dare..." Chairman Chen was so frightened that his legs went weak and he almost knelt on the ground.

"Qin'er's affairs are my affairs." Zhu Ling's tone was firm and brooked no argument. "Anyone who dares to stop her from opening a shop is going against me!"

Everyone present was silent, no one dared to utter a sound.

Chairman Chen was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and was filled with regret.

How could he forget that Lin Qin has a prince backing her up!

Zhu Ling turned to look at Lin Qin, her eyes gentle and tender: "Qin'er, what do you want to do with him?"

Lin Qin thought for a moment and said, "Since Chairman Chen likes to make things difficult for people so much, let him taste what it's like to be made difficult for himself."

So, with Zhu Ling's "help", Chairman Chen not only obediently completed all the formalities for Lin Qin, but also offered to invest in her shop.

Seeing this, other members of the chamber of commerce also expressed their willingness to invest, fearing that they might offend the prince.

Lin Qin's funding problem was easily solved, and the shop renovation proceeded smoothly.

Although craftsman Hu had an eccentric temperament, his skills were undeniable; he managed to transform an ordinary shop into something completely new.

The news that Lin Qin's specialty shop was about to open spread throughout the town.

She became the talk of the town; everyone was talking about her and envying her.

"I heard that Boss Lin's shop is decorated very luxuriously, and there are many rare and interesting things inside!"

"That's right! I heard even the prince invested in her shop. This Boss Lin is incredibly lucky!"

"Hey, do you guys think Mr. Lin's shop will be a huge success after it opens?"

As night fell, Lin Qin stood at the entrance of her newly renovated shop, looking at the dazzling array of goods inside, a confident smile playing on her lips.

"Tomorrow, everything will be different..." she said softly, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Suddenly, a figure appeared behind her, and a deep voice sounded in her ear: "Qin'er, what are you thinking about?"

Lin Qin turned around and saw Zhu Ling standing behind her, holding a bouquet of flowers.

"It's nothing," Lin Qin accepted the flowers, smelled them, and a faint fragrance wafted into her nostrils. "I was just thinking..."

"What are you thinking about?" Zhu Ling asked gently.

Lin Qin looked into Zhu Ling's eyes and smiled mysteriously: "I'm thinking... should I give you a surprise tomorrow?"

On the eve of the opening, Lin Qin's shop doorstep was almost worn out by the crowds!

Orders poured in like snowflakes, and appointments were booked until next month.

The townspeople spread the word, all eager to witness the "business miracle" of this legendary abandoned concubine.

Those who were waiting to see Lin Qin make a fool of herself now have faces swollen like pig heads, and can only sigh sourly: "If I had known this business would be so booming, I should have gotten on good terms with her back then!" Chairman Chen was so regretful that he was hiding at home, afraid to go out, lest someone put a sack over his head.

Lin Qin looked at the overflowing orders and smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits.

She patted her bulging money bag, feeling secretly pleased: Little money, your big sister is here!

The ridicule, harassment, and obstacles she once faced have now become stepping stones to her success.

She stood in front of the shop, as if on the pinnacle of life, looking down upon all living beings, her heart filled with boundless pride: "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, never underestimate a young girl..."

Alas, abandoned wives are poor!

Just then, Craftsman Hu approached Lin Qin with a serious expression: "Boss lady, there's something I need to tell you..." He hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Lin Qin's heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition welled up inside her.

Could there be a problem with the renovation?

Or was it sabotage on purpose?

"What's wrong? Master Hu, don't scare me!" Lin Qin asked nervously.

Craftsman Hu sighed and pointed to the shop sign, saying, "Madam, are you sure you want to use this name?"

Lin Qin looked up and saw five large characters on the sign: Qinyuanchun Farmhouse.

"What's wrong? Isn't this name good? It's catchy and fits the theme perfectly," Lin Qin asked, puzzled.

The craftsman, Mr. Hu, shook his head and said helplessly, "Boss lady, you don't know this, but there's a gangster in the next town, also named Qinyuanchun..."

Lin Qin: "..."

Seeing Lin Qin's bewildered expression, Zhu Ling couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Qin'er, it seems we still have a lot to deal with." He gently put his arm around Lin Qin's shoulder and whispered in her ear: "Don't worry, I've got everything covered."

Looking into Zhu Ling's gentle eyes, Lin Qin felt much more at ease.

She took a deep breath, a sly glint in her eyes: "Looks like we'll have to give this 'big brother' a big gift..."

As night deepened, Lin Qin was happily preparing the final touches for the shop when suddenly...