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

As night deepens, the lights of Qinyuanchun Farmhouse are bright, like a dazzling pearl adorning the night sky of the town.

Lin Qin happily inspected the final arrangements. Red silk ribbons hung high, brand-new tables and chairs were neatly arranged, and a faint scent of wood filled the air. Everything foreshadowed the grand opening tomorrow.

Suddenly, the purchasing assistant rushed in, his face pale, and stammered, "Boss lady, something terrible has happened! The ingredients... the ingredients..."

"What's wrong with the ingredients? Tell me slowly." Lin Qin's heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition welled up in her heart.

"Meat, vegetables, eggs... so many ingredients can't be delivered! The supplier said... said there was an accident on the way, and all the goods were damaged!" The shop assistant was sweating profusely, and his voice was almost choked with tears.

Lin Qin felt a sudden darkness before her eyes and almost lost her balance.

We're opening tomorrow, and now we're telling her we can't deliver the ingredients?

Isn't this going to kill her?

She suppressed her anger and tried to remain calm. "What happened? Didn't we agree on everything? How could something like this suddenly happen?"

"I...I don't know either! I contacted several suppliers, and they all said there was an accident on the road, either the carriage broke down or the goods were stolen..." The shop assistant became more and more flustered as he spoke, and his voice grew softer and softer.

Lin Qin looked at the empty storage room and a chill ran from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.

She felt that all her efforts were about to be in vain, like carefully built blocks collapsing in an instant.

Looking at the busy crowd preparing for the opening, she felt guilty, and a suffocating atmosphere began to spread in the store.

She took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm.

No, she can't give up!

There must be another way!

She immediately sent people to inquire about the news, but the result made her even more disheartened.

It turns out that none of this was an accident, but rather someone deliberately sabotaged her supply of goods.

Lin Qin clenched her fists, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.

Who is she?

They are seasoned professionals who have been navigating the modern world for many years!

You think you can defeat her with this little setback?

dream!

She wanted to see who was behind this!

Just then, a waiter rushed in and whispered a few words in Lin Qin's ear.

Lin Qin's face instantly turned ashen. She abruptly stood up, gritting her teeth, and said, "Fine, very well! Chairman Chen, we'll see!" She grabbed her cloak and strode out...

"Ready your horse!"

Lin Qin rode his horse with a whip, heading straight for the Chamber of Commerce.

The night wind howled, causing her clothes to flutter like a flash of lightning in the dark.

She wanted to see just how bold Chairman Chen was to dare to mess with her!

The chamber of commerce was brightly lit, and Chairman Chen was chatting and laughing with several wealthy businessmen.

Lin Qin barged in, her icy gaze sweeping over everyone before heading straight for Chairman Chen.

"President Chen has such refined tastes!"

Chairman Chen's smile froze instantly. He put down his wine glass and said with a forced smile, "Mr. Lin, what brings you here so late?"

"You know perfectly well what I'm asking!" Lin Qin sneered. "My business is opening tomorrow, but all the ingredients have been 'accidentally' damaged. Chairman Chen, this has nothing to do with you?"

Chairman Chen feigned surprise, "What do you mean by that, Boss Lin? I don't understand. Business matters are bound to have unexpected events, Boss Lin, please don't wrong an innocent person!" The surrounding wealthy businessmen echoed, each one mocking Lin Qin for overestimating herself and daring to challenge the authority of the Chamber of Commerce.

"An accident? Ha!" Lin Qin sneered. "So many suppliers, all experiencing accidents at the same time? The probability is smaller than Mars colliding with Earth, right? Chairman Chen, do you think I'm stupid, or do you think everyone else is stupid?"

Chairman Chen's face darkened. "Mr. Lin, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want! Don't make baseless accusations without evidence!"

Lin Qin felt a surge of anger, but she also understood that without evidence, she couldn't do anything to Chairman Chen.

She took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed her anger.

"Good, very good! Chairman Chen, we'll see!"

Lin Qin turned and left without any hesitation.

She returned to Qinyuanchun Farmhouse and, seeing the worried looks on everyone's faces, her resolve only grew stronger.

She can't let this little thing defeat her!

She quickly gathered everyone together, her tone firm, "I'll find a way to solve the ingredient problem. Now, let's readjust the menu!"

Everyone looked at each other, not expecting Lin Qin to be so decisive.

The previously oppressive atmosphere eased slightly due to Lin Qin's calmness.

Lin Qin took out paper and pen and started writing quickly, a confident smile playing on her lips.

"We're opening tomorrow, and our main attraction is..." She paused, a sly glint in her eyes, "...a wild vegetable feast!"

Everyone:? ? ?

Lin Qin's exclamation of "a feast of wild vegetables" nearly made everyone's jaws drop to the floor.

Wild vegetables?

These things are everywhere, who would spend money to eat them?

But then I thought, the landlady has so many clever ideas, maybe she can actually come up with something amazing.

The news spread like wildfire throughout the town.

"Qinyuanchun Farmhouse" opens tomorrow, featuring a feast of wild vegetables!

The news immediately sparked the curiosity of the town's residents.

Wild vegetables?

These things are everywhere, who would spend money to eat them?

But then I thought, Mr. Lin has so many clever ideas, maybe he can actually come up with something amazing.

Many people, just curious to see what would happen, came over to ask questions.

Seeing her opportunity, Lin Qin immediately instructed her staff to place a meticulously designed menu at the entrance, filled with all sorts of novel dish names: cold purslane salad, stir-fried shepherd's purse, scrambled eggs with toon sprouts, fern root noodles...

Each dish is accompanied by a beautiful illustration, which immediately whets the appetite.

A small blackboard next to it read "Grand Opening Special: 20% Off Everything," which attracted a lot of attention.

"These wild vegetables can be prepared in so many different ways?"

"It looks delicious, I definitely have to try it tomorrow!"

"A 20% discount? That's such a great deal!"

Lin Qin stood at the door, greeting the passing guests with a smile and patiently answering their questions.

She cleverly incorporated the nutritional and medicinal value of wild vegetables into the dish descriptions, making the originally inconspicuous wild vegetables sound amazing and engaging.

Those who were initially skeptical were also drawn in by her vivid description and expressed their desire to try it out.

Looking at the endless stream of people, Lin Qin was secretly delighted.

It seems that this crisis has actually become a perfect opportunity for her to promote her shop.

crisis?

nonexistent!

This is called a business opportunity!

As night falls, the Qinyuanchun Farmhouse is brightly lit and bustling with activity.

Lin Qin looked at the busy crowd and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

Her wit and optimism not only averted the crisis but also boosted the store's popularity.

At this moment, a tall figure quietly approached Lin Qin and gently took her hand.

Lin Qin turned her head and saw that it was Zhu Ling.

His deep gaze was filled with tenderness and admiration, and a faint smile played on his lips.

"You're really amazing," he said softly.

Lin Qin felt a warmth in her heart, grasped his hand in return, and smiled happily.

Those around them, witnessing this scene, all wore envious expressions and whispered among themselves, "The prince and princess are so loving!"

Lin Qin was immersed in sweet bliss when suddenly, an untimely voice shattered the warm atmosphere...

"Cough cough..." An untimely cough, like a sharp needle, punctured the warm bubble of Qinyuanchun Farmhouse.

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw Lu Xiucai standing outside the crowd, fanning himself with a folding fan and looking pedantic, as if he had smelled something rotten.

"Ahem, may I ask this proprietress, where did you get the name of your shop from?" Lu Xiucai asked sarcastically, his tone full of disdain.

Lin Qin raised an eyebrow. What's this pedantic scholar doing here again?

What's wrong with "Qinyuanchun: Farmhouse Inn"?

Lu Xiucai smiled contemptuously, “Qinyuanchun is the name of a ci poem title. How can such an elegant thing be compared with such a vulgar place? Wouldn’t that be defiling this famous line of poetry?” As he spoke, he even pretended to wave his fan twice, looking heartbroken.

Lin Qin was almost laughing in anger. This pedantic scholar really thought he was something special!

"I named it Qinyuanchun because of its fresh and natural meaning, which complements the style of my farmhouse. How is that a disgrace? Besides, this is not your name, what's wrong with me using it?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiucai became even more agitated. "Absurd! What do you, a mere woman, know about elegance or culture? You're simply making a fool of yourself!" He became more and more excited as he spoke, his spittle almost landing on Lin Qin's face.

More and more people gathered around to watch the spectacle, and discussions arose one after another.

"What the scholar said makes sense. Qinyuanchun is indeed not very suitable for agritainment."

"Exactly, this proprietress is so uncultured, even her name is so tacky."

Lin Qin took a deep breath, trying hard to control her urge to punch someone.

She knew that if this matter wasn't handled properly today, it would definitely affect tomorrow's opening.

She rolled her eyes and figured it out.

"Lu Xiucai, since you say I've tarnished the title of the ci poem 'Qinyuanchun,' then tell me, what exactly is the content of the ci poem 'Qinyuanchun'?" Lin Qin asked with a smile, her tone tinged with provocation.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiucai was stunned.

Although he had read a few books, he only had a superficial understanding of the subject. If you asked him to elaborate on the poem "Qinyuanchun," he really couldn't do it.

He stammered for a long time but couldn't come up with a coherent explanation.

Seeing his embarrassed state, Lin Qin chuckled inwardly and pressed on, "What? Can't you explain? If you can't explain, then what makes you think I've defiled it?"

Lu Xiucai's face turned bright red, like a ripe tomato.

Enraged, he pointed at Lin Qin's nose and yelled, "You...you...you're just making excuses!"

Lin Qin chuckled, "I'm being unreasonable? I just wanted to ask Scholar Lu what elegance and culture are. Since Scholar Lu can't answer, please leave and don't delay my business."

Seeing this, the people around began to whisper among themselves, and many started pointing and gossiping about Lu Xiucai.

Lu Xiucai felt like a clown, surrounded by onlookers, utterly humiliated.

He glared at Lin Qin fiercely, then turned and left.

Lin Qin watched Lu Xiucai's retreating figure, feeling secretly pleased.

Little brat, you're too green to mess with me!

She was about to invite customers into the store when suddenly a voice came from the crowd...

"Wait a minute!"