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Lin Shuhong is somewhat less capable than Lin Shurong, but he has achieved quite a bit in the field of architecture, thanks to his connections with Lin Shurong.
However, he is domineering and finds it hard to tolerate anyone who matches his professional level, which led to the farce that occurred in Liu Qingxi's shop.
"Sir, we do not know each other. How can you say that the houses I build are not good? Regardless, you cannot harm someone without reason," Liu Qingxi said, her brows slightly furrowed, her tone firm and unyielding.
"You little girl, who doesn't know my great name, Lin Shuhong? If I go out and say you are a fraud, do you believe you will never have a business for the rest of your life?"
A glint of disdain flashed in Lin Shuhong's eyes as he looked at Liu Qingxi. He held a deep contempt for boastful people: "At your age, Old Man, you were still an apprentice. You, a young lady, have no right to call yourself a master."
Lin Shuhong could not tolerate anyone challenging his professional abilities; that was his proudest aspect.
However, Liu Qingxi's appearance broke this norm and ignited his fury. Without further ado, he decided to confront her directly.
Liu Qingxi was speechless. How could there be such a person? Truly a peculiar character this year.
A complete stranger had come to confront her; it was utterly outrageous. Was it just because she had no backing?
Nevertheless, she would not back down. Why should she admit to something she did not do? Especially when Lin Shuhong was clearly slandering her.
Seeing the crowd gathering at the entrance becoming increasingly agitated, Liu Qingxi knew that if this continued, it would lead to serious consequences. All the efforts she had made and the trust and reputation she had gained would be destroyed in an instant.
"Since you claim to be a master, is this all the composure you have? Are you afraid that my abilities surpass yours? Is that why you're deliberately causing trouble and trying to ruin my reputation so that no one can compete with you? You really are insidious."
Killing off opponents in their cradle was something Lin Shuhong often did, and Liu Qingxi felt a deep sense of crisis from him.
Liu Qingxi's words struck a nerve with him; his expression shifted awkwardly for a moment before he straightened up and feigned confidence.
"Are you joking? Old Man afraid of you? I see you as nothing but a useless person trying to deceive the common folk with this gimmick," Lin Shuhong said without any courtesy simply because Liu Qingxi was a girl.
"Is that so? Then do you dare to bet with me?"
Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, Liu Qingxi fixed her bright eyes on Lin Shuhong and asked each word deliberately.
"Who would have thought," Lin Shurong smirked disdainfully, glancing sideways at Liu Qingxi, "you? Competing with Old Man? Do you really think you can win?"
"How would I know without a comparison?" Liu Qingxi blinked playfully and looked at the crowd. "Fellow Villagers, you all witnessed the entire process in front of my shop today, so please help us bear witness to see who is the best."
"Let’s compete then. What does Old Man have to fear? I just worry that someone might cheat if they can't win."
"That definitely won't be me!" Liu Qingxi stood confidently at the shop entrance, her light-colored dress fluttering with the Gentle Breeze. Her gaze was resolute, radiating a confidence that seemed to look down on everything.
Surrounded by delicate strands of light, she resembled a luminous entity; even with a Master Designer beside her, she outshone them all.
The girl casually placed her bet. To most people, it seemed like a momentary whim; no matter how talented she was, how could she possibly compete with someone who had decades of experience in the industry?
"Oh dear, isn't this Miss Liu overestimating herself? That's Lin Shurong we're talking about—she's got decades of reputation in the capital."
"Exactly! And now she's boasting about competing with her. It's practically a done deal; how could she possibly win?"
"If you don't have the strength, don't take on this task. It's not embarrassing to back out now; better than being humiliated later." Of course, it was Liu Qingxi who was being looked down upon.
People always viewed others through colored lenses, believing that Liu Qingxi's age meant she lacked experience and couldn't possibly build houses.
Little did they know that the girl they dismissed was a Celebrity from Linyi County, creating one miracle after another.
Liu Qingxi naturally heard their discussions about her but chose to ignore them and continued on her path, letting others think what they wanted.
"Alright, since Miss Liu won't back down, what shall we compete in?" Lin Shurong was eager to put Liu Qingxi under her heel and satisfy her own ego.
Liu Qingxi smiled lightly. "Since we are both in the construction industry, our competition should be about building houses. Let's compare the style of the houses, their functionality, and how much people like them."
The girl’s eyes sparkled as she faced Lin Shurong; she had been hoping for an opportunity, and now it was right in front of her.
A blessing in disguise—one cannot generalize situations. Perhaps the challenges brought by Lin Shurong would actually promote her growth.
Moreover, she harbored a bolder idea: once successful, there would be a steady stream of business in the future.
Lin Shuhong didn't notice the change in Liu Qingxi's eyes at all and suddenly clapped his hands: "Alright, it's settled then, but I'm definitely not relying on my seniority."
"Then, Uncle Lin, let's set a deadline of one month. Before winter arrives, each of us will build a house, and we'll see whose is the most popular. We can invite industry professionals to judge and select the winner."
This gives ample room for creativity and showcases influence and appeal.
Lin Shuhong pouted arrogantly, thinking that the Old Man couldn't possibly believe that after so many years in the industry, he would be outdone by a young girl. Therefore, he was determined to win.
But could Liu Qingxi really fulfill his wishes? The uncertainty was quite high.
It all came down to skill and luck!
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