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

The store reopens, love is deeply rooted.

In front of the shop, Manager Zhang rubbed his hands together, his smile brighter than a chrysanthemum, as if welcoming the God of Wealth to descend to earth.

"My little darling, you're finally back! I haven't been eating well these past few days, I've been waiting for you!" His longing expression made anyone who didn't know better think that Lin Qin was his long-lost daughter.

Lin Qin was amused by his exaggerated tone and gave him a playful shove, saying, "Alright, alright, stop with the pretense. I'm perfectly fine, aren't I?" As she spoke, she stepped into the shop, and a familiar aroma wafted towards her—the sweet fragrance of pastries mixed with the delicate scent of tea—instantly awakening many memories.

The shop was still bustling with people, and the staff were busy as bees, but their faces were full of satisfied smiles.

"Oh dear, I really don't know what I would do without you at this shop," Manager Zhang said, following behind Lin Qin, his voice tinged with barely concealed anxiety.

These days, he has come to fully appreciate Lin Qin's importance. She handles everything in the shop, big and small, perfectly, while he is practically just a decoration.

Lin Qin looked around at the busy workers and felt a pang of reluctance.

She poured so much effort into creating this little world, and now that she's leaving, it's inevitable to feel a little sad.

She took a deep breath, suppressed her emotions, and forced a smile. "Manager Zhang, how could I really not come back? From now on, this shop will all depend on you."

"Oh dear, I don't have that ability..." Manager Zhang said with a bitter face, but his heart was pounding like a rabbit.

Lin Qin walked to the counter, picked up the ledger and flipped through it, then checked the inventory. Everything was in good order, and she finally felt relieved.

Seeing that Manager Zhang still looked uneasy, Lin Qin smiled mysteriously: "Manager Zhang, the reason I came here this time is actually to tell you..."

Lin Qin lowered her voice mysteriously, "I have a new idea that will definitely take our business to the next level!" Manager Zhang's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he immediately leaned closer, pricking up his ears, afraid of missing a single word.

Lin Qin whispered in his ear, explaining in detail the clever tricks provided by the small system, such as "launching limited-edition holiday items" and "member points system".

Manager Zhang nodded repeatedly, slapped his thigh, and exclaimed excitedly, "Brilliant! Brilliant! How come I didn't think of that! Your Highness, you are truly amazing!" His eyes were full of admiration as he looked at Lin Qin, as if she were a god of wealth descended to earth.

The other workers also gathered around curiously, and upon hearing Lin Qin's new idea, they were all amazed and looked at her.

"Your Highness, you are truly amazing!"

"Yes, Your Highness, how do you have such a brilliant mind? How do you come up with so many good ideas!"

"With these ideas, our business will definitely take off!"

The shop was immediately filled with admiration and praise for Lin Qin, and the atmosphere was as lively as during the Chinese New Year.

Just then, a tall and imposing figure appeared at the door, dressed in a dark brocade robe, which made him even more handsome and extraordinary.

The person who arrived was Zhu Ling.

He walked straight to Lin Qin's side, gazing at her tenderly, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible doting affection, "Are you done with your work?"

Lin Qin looked up and met his deep eyes. A ripple of emotion stirred in her heart. She nodded slightly, "Yes, that's about it."

Zhu Ling gently took Lin Qin's hand, and Lin Qin did not pull away, but let him hold it.

The interaction between the two was noticed by the sharp-eyed shop assistants, and an ambiguous atmosphere immediately filled the shop.

The men exchanged glances, their faces showing an "I understand" expression, silently applauding the love story of their princess and prince.

Seeing this, Manager Zhang wisely led his staff to step aside, leaving the couple alone.

"Let's go," Zhu Ling said gently, taking Lin Qin's hand and leading her outside.

Lin Qin followed him out of the shop, glanced back at the bustling store, and felt a surge of emotions.

She knew that even if she left, the shop would continue to thrive, because she had left behind her most valuable experience and wisdom.

"What are you thinking about?" Zhu Ling noticed Lin Qin's gaze and asked softly.

Lin Qin withdrew her gaze and looked at Zhu Ling, her eyes filled with a complex emotion. "I'm thinking..."

"I'm wondering if I can still be as free as I am now, with so many rules in the Prince's manor." Lin Qin's tone carried a hint of worry, after all, life in the Prince's manor was completely different from that on the farm, and she was really not used to it.

Zhu Ling stopped and turned to look at Lin Qin. "With me here, no one can restrain you."

He paused, a hint of mockery in his voice, "At worst, I'll join you in farming."

Lin Qin was amused by his unexpected cheesy pickup line, and her worries dissipated considerably. "Your Highness, you're truly a treasure! Your flirting skills are absolutely amazing!"

Zhu Ling's lips curled up slightly.

The two smiled at each other, and the air was filled with sweetness.

Lin Qin suddenly remembered something, grabbed Zhu Ling's hand and ran into the shop, "Oh dear, I almost forgot something important!"

She pulled Zhu Ling in front of Manager Zhang and solemnly introduced him: "Manager Zhang, this is... cough cough, a friend of mine. He knows many high-ranking officials and nobles. If you encounter any trouble in the future, just go to him." She winked at Zhu Ling, signaling him to cooperate.

Zhu Ling understood immediately, nodded slightly, and said with a hint of authority, "If you have any problems, just come to me." Although he didn't explicitly state his identity, his powerful aura had already given Manager Zhang and the shop assistants a pretty good idea of ​​what was going on.

Shopkeeper Zhang was so excited he almost knelt down; he had really managed to curry favor with a powerful patron!

He quickly nodded and bowed, promising to run the shop well and live up to the princess's expectations.

The surrounding staff also gathered around, praising Lin Qin's generosity. "The princess is so kind!" "Working with the princess means you'll get to eat meat!" The shop was filled with an atmosphere of gratitude, even more lively than during the New Year.

Lin Qin felt a surge of satisfaction as she watched this scene.

She walked among the men and opened her arms...

Lin Qin opened her arms, and the men swarmed around her.

Everyone chimed in with their own words, like bidding farewell to a general heading off to war.

"Your Highness, you must come back to visit us often!"

"Yes, Your Highness, without you, we all feel like we've lost our leader."

"Your Highness, you are our eternal goddess (yyds is an internet slang term, an abbreviation of 'eternal goddess' in pinyin)!"

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Hearing everyone's sincere words, Lin Qin's eyes welled up with tears, and she almost couldn't hold back her emotions.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely come back. When I return, I'll bring everyone delicious food!" She tried to raise the corners of her mouth, her voice trembling slightly.

She turned around and secretly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her heart filled with reluctance.

"Alright, alright, that's enough with the sentimental stuff." Zhu Ling's voice rang out from outside the crowd, tinged with a hint of helplessness, like a parent urging their child who had gone wild to go home.

Lin Qin stuck out her tongue sheepishly and waved goodbye to her friends.

Amidst the reluctant glances of the shop assistants, she and Zhu Ling walked out of the shop side by side.

Zhu Ling thought Lin Qin would go straight back to the Prince's Mansion with him, but Lin Qin stopped at the door, stretched, and looked like a kitten stretching its body.

"Your Highness, it's a rare treat to be out here. Why don't we take a stroll around? It would be such a waste to go back so soon."

Looking into her bright, sparkling eyes, Zhu Ling knew she was up to something again. He sighed helplessly and could only nod indulgently, "Alright, wherever you want to go, I'll accompany you." He really couldn't do anything with her.

Lin Qin smiled slyly and pulled Zhu Ling away.

As Zhu Ling watched her lively figure, a doting smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.

The two wandered aimlessly through the streets. Lin Qin would occasionally be attracted by the roadside stalls and buy some strange little trinkets, while Zhu Ling silently followed behind, carrying large and small bags, like a qualified "human ATM".

Just then, Lin Qin suddenly stopped. She took a deep breath, as if she was about to make an important decision.

Zhu Ling looked at her, about to ask a question, but Lin Qin suddenly looked ahead.

The two stood on the street, surrounded by people coming and going.

Lin Qin took a deep breath...