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There was a person who worried and fretted over the unknown dangers you faced, got angry with you over trivial matters, yet Liu Qingxi felt quite content.
She obediently admitted her mistake, wrapping her arms around Yang Yichen's neck, pouting her red lips, "Alright, I know I was wrong, please don't be angry!"
She planted a kiss on Yang Yichen's cheek, instantly delighting the proud young man: "Hmph, this is your warning; next time it will be a heavy punishment."
However, the slight upward curve of his lips caught Liu Qingxi's attention, and she secretly smiled to herself, knowing that her beauty trick had worked.
"Really, I’ve staked a large part of my fortune on this. With a ten-to-one payout, I'm going to make a fortune!"
Yang Yichen smiled indulgently: "You're mischievous!" He silently mourned for Lin Shuhong; this time it would be a big loss.
Nevertheless, he didn’t hold back on betting either, wagering tens of thousands of taels of silver without blinking an eye for Liu Qingxi.
On the streets of the capital, passersby donned thick clothing as the chilly autumn wind blew against their faces.
It seemed they hadn’t quite realized that autumn was almost over.
However, the capital was a thousand miles away from Linyi County and located further south, making winter much milder compared to Linyi County. While people on the street felt cold, Liu Qingxi and her companions found it bearable.
The cold air dampened people's enthusiasm for gossip significantly, except for Liu Qingxi and Lin Shuhong’s betting agreement. They were constantly monitoring the latest developments regarding their stakes.
As time passed, the competition between Liu Qingxi and Lin Shuhong drew closer, and the high-stakes gambling in various betting houses reached a fever pitch.
In the Liu Family’s hall, six banquet tables were set up for men and women of all ages in the family.
Everyone gathered together joyfully. As the host, Liu Qingxi sat at the front table beside Wen Family: "Aunt, you go first!"
The Wen Family smiled gently. Dressed in a light blue long skirt, she appeared graceful and serene. No matter the time, she exuded a natural warmth: "In our family, I am the elder. Just a few simple words—thank you all for your hard work during this time. I don’t know much about building houses, but I can help keep an eye on things at home. If anyone has any issues or difficulties, feel free to come to me."
The Wen Family also defined their role as providing support for everyone, while Liu Qingxi would take charge at the front.
Afterward, Liu Qingxi stood up: "First, I want to express my gratitude to everyone, especially Sister Zhou. Thank you for gathering so many people in such a short time. Also, as we rush to build the house, working early and late, no one has gone without anything. Rest assured, I, Liu Qingxi, see everything."
Winter is approaching this year, and next year will surely bring significant changes. When that time comes, as long as you are willing, my doors will always be open to you."
The leading man, in his thirties with a hearty voice and a beard, said: "What does Miss Liu mean? We eat well and drink well here, and the pay is good. Next year, we’ll follow you."
"We feel the same!"
To be honest, there aren’t many bosses like Liu Qingxi. Why not treat oneself better when working for someone?
Liu Qingxi smiled happily: "Alright, thank you all. Once the house is built, let’s celebrate together and enjoy ourselves!"
Immediately, the courtyard became lively. The women of the Wen Family and Liu Qingxi didn’t drink much; they only sampled some fruit wine and left the space for the men to celebrate.
On another side, Lin Shuhong announced that his design was complete. He was full of confidence: "Don’t think you’re being mysterious; it’s just an act."
He would never believe that Liu Qingxi could come up with a good design; he was quite confident about that.
For this competition, Lin Shuhong specifically invited reputable figures from the industry to serve as judges. To ensure fairness, he even planned to have the audience present act as crowd judges.
Three days later at Hundred Flavors Inn, it was bustling with activity. The entire Azure Dragon Street was packed with people coming and going; the scene was unprecedentedly lively with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians everywhere.
Inside the Hundred Flavors Inn, only prominent figures were allowed in, while ordinary citizens were left outside.
Liu Qingxi of the Liu Family woke up at the usual time, had breakfast, and then headed out as she did every day.
With a calm demeanor, she felt in control and did not need to be nervous. Behind her followed several guards and her two trusted aides, Liu Yi and Summer Lotus.
As she stepped out, Wen Family gently helped her adjust her clothing, saying, "Be careful. I will be waiting for good news at home!"
Liu Qingxi nodded firmly; she would not lose!
The Wen Family watched Liu Qingxi leave from the alley before slowly turning back home. Regardless of the outcome, they steadfastly supported Liu Qingxi.
As a future mother-in-law, it was rare for someone to support Liu Qingxi to such an extent, which explained why Liu Qingxi regarded her as a mother.
Meanwhile, Lin Shuhong of the Lin Family was dressed in a Black Brocade Robe, wearing a jade ring on his hand and an emerald crown on his head, adorned with priceless jewelry.
A long line of servants followed closely behind his carriage.
In front of the Hundred Flavors Inn, a crowd gathered in layers. When they saw the carriage bearing the Lin Family emblem arrive, they instinctively parted to make way: "Look, Lord Lin is here!"
Hearing the shouts from outside, Lin Shuhong lowered his demeanor for once, lifted the curtain of his carriage, and greeted the spectators on both sides.
His confident smile left the onlookers in awe: "Lord Lin truly lives up to his reputation."
"You can tell he is a master; otherwise, why would it be so hard to hire him for construction?" a middle-aged man in his thirties remarked enviously.
Another man nearby, thin and sporting a Handlebar Mustache, glanced at him sideways and scoffed, "Is it hard to invite him? Can you even get him to come? Lord Lin won't lift a finger unless it's for someone important."
Moreover, the Lin family is a prestigious clan with a history of serving in government for generations, holding significant influence in the court. Therefore, Lin Shuhong rarely intervenes.
Well, this was indeed true, to the extent that those wealthy merchants would each bring mountains of gold and silver to request Lin Shuhong's assistance.
"This girl is in trouble now; how can she compare with Lord Lin at her age?"
Just as people finished discussing Lin Shuhong and dragged Liu Qingxi into the conversation, Liu Qingxi slowly approached with her love interest from one side.
Compared to the commotion caused by Lin Shuhong's arrival, Liu Qingxi's presence hardly registered; in fact, no one even recognized her.
They merely thought this girl was quite rude—why was she pushing forward so anxiously over a trivial disagreement? Does she have no manners?
Just as those nearby were about to curse loudly, Liu Qingxi had already entered the lobby of the Hundred Flavors Inn.
The lively scene inside was even more overwhelming than outside, making it almost impossible to handle.
Looking around, Liu Qingxi's gaze landed on Lin Shuhong, who was smiling broadly and cupping his hands in greeting to those beside him. "Lin thanks Boss Wang for the support!"
"Oh my, Boss Wan is here too? Welcome, welcome."
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