Reborn and married in a swapped marriage, my aloof husband is too ruthless.

Chapter 21 A New Beginning in the Business World

Manager Sun, breathless and trembling, reported, "Madam, the...the business in the shop...has completely...stopped!"

Su Jinxin frowned slightly, turned around, and asked in a cold, icy gaze, "What's going on?"

Shopkeeper Sun wiped the sweat from his forehead and said in a trembling voice, "Boss Zhao... has joined forces with several other cloth shops in the city, and... has also started making the same Yun brocade as us, and... and their prices are 20% lower than ours!"

Su Jinxin sneered, "Price wars? A petty trick." She had seen this kind of tactic many times in her previous life, having spent years navigating the business world.

Manager Sun was pacing anxiously, "Madam, should we...should we also lower the price? If this continues, our goods will pile up in the warehouse!"

Su Jinxin walked to the table and gently tapped the surface with her slender fingers, making a crisp sound.

After a long silence, she slowly spoke, "No, no price reduction. All shops will temporarily close."

"Temporarily close for business?!" Manager Sun's eyes widened, thinking he had misheard. "Madam, this...this is absolutely unacceptable! If we temporarily close for business, we'll suffer losses..."

Su Jinxin waved her hand, interrupting him, "Do as I say." Her tone left no room for argument.

Manager Sun opened his mouth, wanting to persuade her further, but under Su Jinxin's sharp gaze, he silently swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

Although he didn't understand Su Jinxin's intentions, he had an inexplicable trust in her and had no choice but to obey.

Yan Chengan came out of the study and saw Su Jinxin standing alone by the window, her figure stretched long by the moonlight, exuding an indescribable loneliness.

He walked to her side and gently put his arm around her shoulder. "Xin'er, what are you thinking about?"

Su Jinxin leaned against him, her tone calm, "I'm thinking about how to completely crush them."

Yan Cheng'an gently stroked her hair, "Xin'er, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Take it slow, I believe in you."

Su Jinxin raised her head, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes. "I've already come up with a solution."

Seeing her confident demeanor, Yan Cheng'an felt at ease. He believed that no difficulty could stop her from moving forward.

Su Jinxin turned around and walked to the desk, spread out a sheet of Xuan paper, picked up a brush, dipped it in ink, and began to sketch something on the paper.

"Craftsman Lin, have him come to see me first thing tomorrow morning." Su Jinxin put down her pen, her tone firm.

The next morning, craftsman Lin was waiting outside the door early.

Su Jinxin handed him the finished drawing, "Master Lin, make it according to this pattern, and be sure to be meticulous." Craftsman Lin took the drawing, examined it carefully, and couldn't help but exclaim, "Madam's design is truly ingenious! I have never seen such an exquisite weaving method before." Having dealt with fabrics for many years, he could see the mystery in the drawing at a glance.

Su Jinxin smiled slightly, "Master Lin, you must keep this a secret." Craftsman Lin nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, Madam, I understand."

After seeing off Craftsman Lin, Su Jinxin walked to the window, watching the hurried pedestrians on the street, her mind filled with many thoughts.

Mr. Zhao and others underestimated her, thinking that they could defeat her through price competition.

Having experienced countless battles in the business world in her past life, she is no threat to these petty tricks.

Yan Cheng'an walked behind her and gently took her hand. "Xin'er, everything will be alright." The warmth of his palm transferred to her cold fingers, making her feel a little warm.

Su Jinxin turned around and gave him a reassuring smile. "I know." She felt boundless trust and support from his firm gaze.

This strengthened her resolve; no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, she would not give up.

A few days later, craftsman Lin delivered the finished sample.

Su Jinxin examined it carefully and nodded in satisfaction.

This brocade is not only more exquisite in its patterns, but also lighter and more breathable in its texture, making it superior to the previous brocade.

More importantly, she added a special fragrance that emits a light, pleasant aroma that repels mosquitoes, a significant advantage in the hot summer.

Su Jinxin named the new Yunjin brocade "Xinxiang Yunjin" and reopened the business.

The news caused a sensation as soon as it was released.

The customers who had been drawn away by Boss Zhao and his group flocked into Su Jinxin's shop.

"This fragrant brocade truly lives up to its name; it's not only beautiful but also has a delicate fragrance. It's truly amazing!"

"Yes, and the price is the same as the previous Yun brocade, which is such a great deal!"

The shop was packed with people, and business was booming.

When Boss Zhao and the others learned of this, they were furious and their faces turned ashen.

They originally thought Su Jinxin would obediently lower the price, but unexpectedly she turned the tables and launched an even better product.

Boss Zhao smashed the teacup in his hand. "Su Jinxin, you bitch! I will never let you get away with this!" His face was gloomy, and his eyes were flashing with malice. "Men!" Boss Zhao gave the order, and several burly thugs rushed out and headed straight for Su Jinxin's shop.

As soon as they entered, they began smashing things; silk brocades were torn to shreds, and exquisite porcelain was smashed to pieces.

The customers scattered in fright, and the once bustling shop was instantly turned into a mess.

Su Jinxin remained calm under pressure. She watched everything with a cold eye, a sneer playing on her lips. She had anticipated that Boss Zhao would resort to desperate measures, so she had made preparations in advance.

"Manager Sun," Su Jinxin gave the order, and Manager Sun came out from the back room, holding a wooden box in his hands.

He was trembling and pale, clearly terrified by the scene.

"Take the things out." Su Jinxin's voice was calm yet firm, giving Manager Sun a bit of courage.

Manager Sun opened the wooden box, inside which were stacks of account books and letters.

Su Jinxin picked up one of the ledgers and read aloud: "Mr. Zhao, on the eighth day of the third month, sold inferior silk to Master Wang, making a profit of five hundred taels. On the fifteenth day of the third month, he cut corners, passing off cheap brocade as high-grade brocade, making a profit of one thousand taels..."

Every account and every letter reveals the ugly face of Boss Zhao.

The onlookers, who had initially felt sympathy for Su Jinxin, have now turned their attention to criticizing Boss Zhao.

"So this is what kind of person Boss Zhao is!"

"What a shameless fellow!"

"How could I have trusted him so much before!"

Boss Zhao's face turned ashen. He hadn't expected Su Jinxin to have so much evidence against him. He tried to defend himself, but found himself speechless.

The other wealthy businessmen also panicked. They had colluded with Boss Zhao and done a lot of shady things.

Now that Boss Zhao's crimes have been exposed, they too will find themselves implicated.

"Su Jinxin, you...you're spouting nonsense!" Boss Zhao, enraged and embarrassed, pointed at Su Jinxin and cursed her.

Su Jinxin sneered, "Slander? With so many eyes watching, how could it be false? Boss Zhao, you'd better think about how to explain this to the authorities!"

Upon hearing the word "government," Boss Zhao and his men were terrified. They knew that if the evidence fell into the hands of the government, they would be finished.

Just then, a voice came from the crowd, "Madam Su is truly a woman who is just as capable as any man! We small business owners are willing to support Madam Su!"

One, two, three... More and more small business owners stepped forward to express their support for Su Jinxin.

Looking at the sincere faces before her, Su Jinxin felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

In the crowd, Yan Cheng watched all this quietly, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. He walked to Su Jinxin's side and gently took her hand.

“Xin’er,” he said softly, “you did very well.”

Su Jinxin turned around and smiled sweetly at him.

“This is just the beginning…” she said softly, her gaze fixed firmly on the distance.

Mr. Zhao slunk away amidst the scorn and contempt of the crowd, and the other wealthy businessmen scattered like birds and beasts.

Upon seeing this, the small business owners flocked forward to express their admiration for Su Jinxin.

"Madam Su is truly a heroine! From now on, we'll all follow you!" a short, stout merchant exclaimed excitedly.

Others echoed this sentiment, expressing their willingness to cooperate with Su Jinxin.

Matchmaker Wang's eyes darted around as she stepped forward, her face beaming with smiles: "Madam Su, you are truly amazing! Please feel free to ask if you need anything in the future, and I will do my best!" Su Jinxin took in everyone's reactions and was secretly delighted.

She knew that this incident not only eliminated Mr. Zhao, a thorn in her side, but also won her the hearts of the people, laying a solid foundation for future development.

She nodded gracefully to everyone, her voice clear and strong: "Jinxin will always remember your support. In the future, we will work together to create even greater glory!" Yan Cheng'an stood aside, looking at his wife's radiant appearance, his eyes filled with pride.

He gently patted Su Jinxin's hand and whispered, "Xin'er, you're becoming more and more outstanding." Su Jinxin turned around and smiled, but as her eyes flickered, she caught sight of a richly dressed figure walking towards them. The smile in her eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a serious expression.

"It seems the real show is just beginning..." she said softly.