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For every person recruited, Zhou receives a commission of one hundred coins, and she also earns wages for managing the workers' meals, which is much better than working on embroidery.
Embroidery may seem easy, but it is actually a task that strains the eyes. While it may not be obvious now, as one ages, eyesight deteriorates quickly.
Therefore, for Zhou, this is an excellent opportunity. In just one month, she has earned three taels of silver, which is far more than her husband makes working in the shop.
As the weather grows colder, Liu Qingxi and Lin Shuhong are racing against time to build their houses, determined to win against each other in the final competition.
Due to Lin Shuhong's involvement as a big shot, their bet has caused quite a stir in the capital.
No one expected that a girl from the countryside would dare to challenge such an elder; it was quite astonishing.
"There's no way I would lose; it's definitely Liu Qingxi who will lose. She's just a girl." The audience's perception of age led them to believe Liu Qingxi was too young.
Many shared this sentiment; in fact, it was the overwhelming majority.
Moreover, at the gambling house where bets were placed, almost everyone wagered on Lin Shuhong to win.
No one believed in Liu Qingxi's abilities, nor did they know that this girl had made waves two years ago in Linyi County and had emerged as a hero during an earthquake, saving countless lives.
For this reason, Emperor Dugu Han specifically issued an edict to commend her.
Of course, Liu Qingxi's recognition from the emperor was only known in Linyi; no one in the capital was aware of it.
This led to their underestimation of Liu Qingxi.
In the gambling house, countless customers flocked in after hearing the news. Most placed their bets on Lin Shuhong, with the odds reaching ten to one. This means that if Liu Qingxi wins, those who bet on her would receive ten times their wager.
In the restaurant across from the shop, a man in black stared expressionlessly at the bustling pedestrians inside, his mind filled with the image of a girl standing at the door, calmly facing challenges with the commanding presence of someone single-handedly turning the tide.
In that moment, she seemed far from a teenage girl; instead, she resembled a general on the battlefield, exuding an imposing aura and courageously fighting enemies.
He couldn't understand why, ever since their encounter on the street last time, he found himself unconsciously thinking about Liu Qingxi, not for any particular reason, but simply wanting to see her.
For the first time in over twenty years, he experienced this unfamiliar feeling. Although it was uncontrollable, it wasn't unpleasant.
From then on, he developed a habit of visiting the restaurant whenever he had free time, hoping to catch a glimpse of the girl.
However, ever since the declaration of war against Lin Shuhong, Liu Qingxi had not returned.
For twenty years, despite being of royal blood and holding a prestigious position, Dugu Hao had never cared for a woman like this.
Even three years ago when Liu Qingxi saved him, he felt nothing significant; he only found it amusing when Yang Yichen got jealous and would tease her about it.
But three years later, their chance encounter on the streets of the capital made him increasingly unlike himself, stirring feelings he couldn't articulate.
At that moment, a black-clad guard silently appeared in the room: "Reporting to you, Your Highness, in the gambling house, Miss Liu and Lin Shuhong's bet has reached ten to one."
"Ha!" Dugu Hao let out a cold laugh, unsure whether he was mocking Lin Shuhong's arrogance or laughing at his own recklessness.
Others might not know Liu Qingxi, but he did. That girl was no ordinary person; if she dared to accept this wager, she certainly wouldn't lose.
During his recovery at Ten Li Pu, he had never seen Liu Qingxi do anything beyond her control.
She was confident in every choice she made, even if no one else believed in her. Therefore, Liu Qingxi was not someone to be underestimated.
After laughing, Dugu Hao shouted to the people below, "You go and place the bet. Bet on Liu Qingxi to win, put down two hundred thousand."
"Yes, my lord!" The subordinate thought countless times in his heart, "My lord, are you out of your mind? Just a young girl, is she really worth this much? You have to know that the manor supports over a hundred servants, and the private army is a huge expense."
But the subordinate did not dare to defy Dugu Hao's orders and obediently followed his instructions.
Dugu Hao stared blankly at the opposite side, lightly resting his chin on two fingers. "Interesting, Liu Qingxi, don't let this king down."
In the gambling house, a tall man entered with a dark expression and said nothing. Upon entering, he directly placed a thick stack of silver notes totaling two hundred thousand taels at Liu Qingxi's spot.
The jaws of the gamblers in the gambling house dropped in shock. "This... this guest," the manager of the gambling house swallowed hard. "Are you sure you want to bet on Liu Qingxi? Everyone else is betting on Lord Lin."
The man glared with his large copper-ringed eyes and said, "Who I want to bet on is my business. Do you have a problem with that?" His imposing aura suddenly erupted.
The manager of the gambling house shrank back. "N-no, I wouldn't dare! Please feel free, sir." He trembled and backed away slightly; just a moment ago, he felt a chill run down his neck as if his head would roll at any second.
Naturally, he would no longer concern himself with the matters of the burly man but couldn't help but complain internally: "You're a big shot; you can afford to be reckless!"
Meanwhile, when Liu Qingxi finally caught her breath amidst her busy schedule and learned about this bet from her subordinate, a faint smile appeared on her lips. "Who is so talented to place such a bet?"
In just a few days, the news about Liu Qingxi and Lin Shuhong's competition spread like wildfire, eliminating the need for advertising costs.
However, Liu Qingxi smirked, changed into a different outfit, and disguised herself as a handsome young man. "Just follow my lead from earlier; I'll step out for a moment."
How could she miss out on such an entertaining opportunity? Turning down money that came knocking was simply wasteful.
The largest gambling house in the capital was bustling with activity. Aside from the bets on Liu Qingxi and Lin Shuhong, everyone who could enter was wealthy, often coming here for leisure.
Dressed in male attire, Liu Qingxi had fair skin and held a folding fan, looking every bit the dashing young gentleman as she strode in confidently.
A staff member had already noticed this unfamiliar young man and, seeing the confident demeanor, approached with a bow. "Sir, what would you like to play?"
Liu Qingxi glanced around before her gaze landed on a table in the corner. "What is that?"
The staff member immediately became animated, explaining excitedly, "This is the hottest competition lately! A clueless young girl actually challenged Master Lin—doesn't she know she's asking for trouble? Look at all the people placing bets."
Seeing the scene at the table made Liu Qingxi smile, her dimples adding a touch of softness to her handsome face. "Interesting, very interesting!"
"Are you also looking to place a bet, sir?"
Liu Qingxi raised an eyebrow. "Why not?"
At that moment, two young men...
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