The daughter was ruthlessly driven out of the wealthy family and went to the countryside

Chapter 1193 Competitors

Tu Yue said, "I didn't expect you to have grown so big and powerful."

Shen Xuening said, "So many years have passed, we certainly can't stand still."

Tu Yue praised Shen Xuening generously: "With your abilities, you will succeed at anything. I knew you were different from the rest of us when we were in school."

Shen Xuening didn't want to bring up the past, so she changed the subject, asking, "What about you? What are you doing now?"

Tu Yue's elation was suddenly overshadowed: "I run a hotel, but the economy is bad right now, and the hotel isn't doing too well."

Shen Xuening sincerely suggested: "Improve the service, improve the food, put the hotel online, and think of more ways to improve it."

Tu Yue sighed: "The service is definitely very good, and the environment is clean and hygienic, but the food... sigh, the chef is just so-so, and the ingredients are just so-so, it's hard to improve."

Shen Xuening didn't say it explicitly, but left it at that: "Then you can go out and travel more, do some research. If you trust me, you can come to Maoling for a trip."

"Maoling?" Tu Yue thought for a moment. "Is that where you live?"

Shen Xuening nodded: "Yes, Maoling is now very beautiful. Come here to relax and I guarantee you won't regret it."

Tu Yue said, "After hearing what you said, I want to go there now."

Shen Xuening then said, "You can come with me after I participate in the competition."

"Yes, Qianwen mentioned it to me, saying you're planning to participate in an embroidery competition." Tu Yue exclaimed excitedly, "Sister, are you planning to develop a female worker career now?"

Shen Xuening said, "No, I just want to promote China's traditional crafts. Embroidery is a treasure that deserves our in-depth study."

Tu Yue agreed, saying, "That's true, but embroidery is a very complicated and intricate craft. Nowadays, people want everything to be fast, so I don't think it will be easy for it to continue to develop. However, I personally hope that this craft can continue to develop, because it is really beautiful."

Shen Xuening said, "That's right. Young people can't even sit still, let alone study female workers."

Tu Yue praised Shen Xuening highly: "It's really commendable that you're willing to step forward. Will you continue to do so in the future?"

Shen Xuening nodded and said, "Yes, I will show it to everyone from time to time to remind them that our country still has such a rare treasure."

“I support you.” Tu Yue then asked, “Do you have any works to show?”

“Yes, I’ll show you.” Shen Xuening felt that she had a good chat with Tu Yue, so she took out her phone and showed Tu Yue the photos she had taken after embroidering. “These are all.”

Tu Yue looked at it carefully: "Water lilies, vibrant azaleas, adorable pandas, elegant daffodils, noble orchids, and exquisite purses—you can already embroider so many things?"

Shen Xuening said easily, "That's right. With a master to teach me and good books, it's not difficult to learn."

Tu Yue shook her head: "I think it's because you have talent, otherwise you wouldn't be able to learn it at all."

Shen Xuening retorted: "It's because I work hard, not because I think I have talent. But I admit that having talent will make you learn faster, but not better."

Tu Yue said, "I'm not going to argue with a talented player like you. Anyway, I've gotten to know you all over again."

Shen Xuening smiled and said, "The food is served, let's eat."

Tu Yue laughed heartily: "Okay."

Pork tripe and chicken soup is a specialty of G City. The pork tripe is stewed to perfection, and the chicken is also a good free-range chicken, which is very fragrant and tastes quite good.

After the meal, Tu Yue suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, a friend of mine is also preparing to participate in an embroidery competition. She mentioned it to me before, but I didn't pay attention to it. I just suddenly remembered it."

Shen Xuening listened with great pleasure and even satisfaction: "It seems that there are still young people who like this industry."

Tu Yue said, "She loves traditional culture. After graduating from university, she devoted herself to this field, and now she has achieved academic success."

"That's great," Shen Xuening praised. "As long as you persevere, you'll definitely succeed."

“That’s what she thinks too,” Tu Yue added. “Since you both like this industry, why don’t you meet up and exchange ideas?”

Shen Xuening considered it for a moment and said, "No, we're in competition right now. Let's see if we have a chance to discuss it after the competition is over. Let's not cause any more trouble now."

Tu Yue thought Shen Xuening was right, so she didn't bring it up again: "Okay, then I wish you good luck in getting a good ranking."

Considering that she would be competing the day after tomorrow and needed to go back to practice, Shen Xuening did not go sightseeing with Tu Yue. However, they agreed to explore G City properly after the competition and then go home separately.

……

When Tu Yue got home, she immediately called her friend Gong Li: "Gong Li, I met up with my college classmates today, and it brought back so many memories."

Gong Li, who had a good temper, asked, "What are you feeling?"

Tu Yue began to speak with great interest: "Let me tell you, my classmate's background is like something out of a novel. She was originally the daughter of a poor family, but she was switched at birth with the daughter of a rich family, and she didn't find out until after she graduated from university."

Upon hearing this, Gong Li immediately became interested: "And then?"

Tu Yue continued, "Then, the real and fake heiresses went back to their own homes. I don't know what happened to the real heiresses, but the fake heiresses started their own businesses after returning to the village, and now their businesses are thriving. They even married the most handsome classmate from our university."

Gong Li exclaimed, "Wow! That's amazing!"

Tu Yue exclaimed, "Yes, she's so charming, and I think she's even more beautiful now than before. She's practically glowing, and it's impossible to look away."

Gong Li laughed: "You rarely submit to anyone. Hearing you say that, it sounds like you're looking up to her."

Tu Yue confessed, "You noticed that. I really felt ashamed in front of her."

Gong Li said, "Sister, you've already done very well."

Tu Yue emphasized: "No, you haven't met her. If you had met her, you wouldn't even feel jealous."

Gong Li tentatively said, "Then I must see him sometime."

Tu Yue remembered: "Oh right, she's going to participate in an embroidery competition on August 2nd. You're also participating on August 2nd, right? You'll be competing together then, and you'll see each other."

Gong Li exclaimed in surprise, "What? Someone as talented as you has to participate in an embroidery competition? Are you trying to kill us all?"

Tu Yue smiled and said, "That's why it's called being an outstanding person and still working so hard."

“Exactly,” Gong Li said helplessly. “Introduce me to them then. I’ve never seen such a dazzling person before. I must meet them this time.”

Tu Yue readily agreed: "No problem, I'll take care of it."

……

After returning from dinner, Chi Hong immersed himself in the world of embroidery, not even hearing his phone ring for a long time.

As if waking from a dream, Chi Hong picked up his phone and saw that it was a call from his elderly mother: "Mom, what's up?"

Chi's mother strongly opposed Chi Hong learning embroidery. She felt that boys should do what men should do, and what was the point of learning embroidery? "Chi Hong, I asked your uncle to find you a job. Start working tomorrow. Come back quickly."

Upon hearing this, Chi Hong felt a strong sense of disgust: "Mom, I'm not going. I'm going to participate in the embroidery competition. Just you wait and see, I'll get a prize."

Mother Chi didn't care: "So what if you get a ranking? This is something women do. You're a man, why do you have to do needlework? You're not ashamed, but I am."

Chi Hong said firmly, "Mom, I do things openly and honestly, there's nothing shameful about it. Is there anything else you want to say? If not, I'm hanging up."

Chi's mother angrily said, "Chi Hong, I am your own mother. Would I harm you? Come back here right now and stop embarrassing me."

Chi Hong raised his voice: "Mom, this is not shameful. If you feel ashamed, then don't say I'm your son."

Hearing her son's stubborn words, Mrs. Chi became even angrier: "Are you trying to drive me to my death?"

Chi Hong said firmly, "Mom, I will persevere, no matter what you say."

Mrs. Chi was furious: "You have truly disgraced me and your father."

Chi Hong didn't say anything more. His family's lack of understanding was his greatest pain, but he really loved embroidery and would never give it up no matter what.

Chi's mother scolded him for a long time on the phone, but seeing that Chi Hong wouldn't change his mind, she had no choice but to give up.

After uttering a harsh remark, Mrs. Chi slammed down the phone.

Chi Hong gripped his phone, then let it fall limply to his side. Was it really that unacceptable for a man to do embroidery? Was he wrong for doing things honestly and without stealing or robbing?

His eyes slowly reddened. What should he do?

After a while, he rubbed his eyes hard. He didn't care anymore. This competition was the most important thing. As long as he got a ranking, even if others looked down on him, they would restrain themselves.

Chi Hong took a deep breath and continued practicing.

……

On August 1st, Shen Xuening was not participating in the competition, but they still went to the competition venue—G City Cultural Palace.

The Cultural Palace is located in the city center and covers a large area; otherwise, the competition venue would not have been set up here. When you come here, there are always people coming and going, making it extremely crowded.

Suddenly, Qin Zizhou's car bumped into something, and he quickly stopped the car and got out to check.

"Are you alright?" Qin Zizhou saw a young man rubbing his leg, clearly having bumped it and hurt himself. "Do you need to go to the hospital?"

Shen Xuening followed closely behind: "I'm sorry about earlier. If you want to go to the hospital, we'll take you there right away."

The young man was Chi Hong. He was also planning to go to the competition venue, but he didn't expect that there were so many people and cars that it was almost impossible to move. He even bumped into a car because of the crowd behind him.

"It's alright, it just hurts a little, but I didn't break any bones." Chi Hong waved his hand, declining Qin Zizhou and Shen Xuening's offer of help.

Judging from Chi Hong's clothes, he wasn't very wealthy. Since they were in a hurry, Qin Zizhou took out a wad of cash from his wallet and handed it to Chi Hong: "Here's some money for you. Go and take a look yourself."

"I'm not trying to extort money. I don't want any money. I'm fine." Chi Hong waved his hand, refusing to accept any money.

"Take it. Go check it out when you have time. If you need more money, you can call me." Qin Zizhou didn't want any future troubles, so he insisted on giving the money to Chi Hong and also left his assistant's phone number.

Looking at Qin Zizhou in his suit and tie, Chi Hong thought to himself, "Is this the kind of attitude that rich people have?" "Thank you then."

"It's nothing." Qin Zizhou finished handling the matter and then called Shen Xuening to get in the car.

Chi Hong watched the two leave, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Shen Xuening reminded Qin Zizhou, "Drive carefully, it's too crowded here."

Qin Zizhou listened to Shen Xuening: "I know."

The two drove the car into the garage and headed towards the Cultural Palace. Unexpectedly, they ran into Chi Hong again. Chi Hong also saw them and looked very surprised.

Chi Hong took the initiative and asked, "Are you here to watch the game?"

Shen Xuening nodded: "Yes, are you too?"

Chi Hong said frankly, "I am a participant, but my competition is tomorrow. I came today to come and see the competition rules."

Shen Xuening was quite surprised: "I didn't expect a man to learn embroidery."

Chi Hong stammered, "Will you look down on me?"

“How could that be?” Shen Xuening said, “We respect everyone’s profession, and besides, you must have had a lot of courage to choose this line of work. I admire you very much.”

Chi Hong felt a warmth in his heart: "Thank you for telling me all this. It's the first time someone has ever said these things to me."

Shen Xuening encouraged him, "Why worry about what others do? It's best to do what you want to do. I think as long as you do this job to the best of your ability, you will definitely become a respected person in the future."

Chi Hong stared blankly at Shen Xuening: "You... are you telling the truth?"

Shen Xuening smiled and said, "What I say is not important. What you think is the most important thing. The competition is about to start, so don't think too much. Just focus on the competition."

Chi Hong felt a surge of strength: "Okay, I understand."

Both sides entered the cultural center and found seats.

Qin Zizhou whispered to Shen Xuening, "I feel that the person just now was a formidable opponent."

To everyone's surprise, Shen Xuening chimed in, "I also felt the pressure. His eyes were very determined, and he had calluses on his fingers. He's a very hardworking person."

Qin Zizhou hesitated, then said, "Then you..."

Shen Xuening waved her hand: "I'm just here to see what it's like; winning a prize isn't important."

"That's good." Qin Zizhou didn't want Shen Xuening to be unhappy.

I had only been sitting for a short while when a familiar voice came from beside me: "Xue Ning, President Qin, I didn't expect you to be here already. Good morning."

The speaker was Tu Yue, who pulled Gong Li to sit next to Shen Xuening.

Gong Li sized up Shen Xuening and found that Shen Xuening was even more eye-catching than Tu Yue had described. A girl like this would make anyone feel ashamed of themselves if they looked at her for even a second.

Shen Xuening waved to Tu Yue: "You've come to watch the game too?"

“Yes.” Tu Yue introduced Gong Li to Shen Xuening, “Xuening, she is the friend I was talking about who is preparing to participate in the competition, Gong Li.”

Gong Li immediately said to Shen Xuening, "It's a pleasure to meet you."

Shen Xuening smiled and nodded.

Tu Yue then said to Gong Li, "She is my college classmate, Shen Xuening, and also a contestant this time. You two are competitors, right?"