Upon hearing Lin Jiaorui's words, Lin Qingtong finally realized what was happening.

It turned out that Master Tong had been poached by her, but her expression remained unchanged; she simply smiled slightly in response.

"Let them dig it up if they want. Anyway, I'm not very satisfied with this craftsman."

Although Lin Qingtong was very satisfied with Master Tong, since he chose to betray her, Lin Qingtong had no reason to show him any mercy.

She deliberately said it that way, leaving a thorn in Lin Jiaorui's heart.

As expected, Lin Jiaorui's expression changed drastically after hearing Lin Qingtong's words, and she snorted coldly, offering a slightly guilty rebuttal.

"You said that on purpose."

Lin Qingtong simply stood there with a smile, without answering Lin Jiaorui's question.

Seeing her like this, Lin Jiaorui became even more puzzled. Could it be that this Master Tong was really not very capable?

Lin Jiaorui felt she was losing face, so she spoke up sarcastically.

“I know you must be very angry, sister. Master Tong came to work for me because he has good judgment and knows who is the better choice.”

"If you're really angry, you might as well let it out."

A cold glint flashed in her eyes. It would be best if Lin Qingtong lost her temper in front of so many people, exposing her greedy and ugly nature.

Lin Qingtong, however, did not show any displeasure and remained standing there with a charming smile.

Her skin was as white as jade, and her eyes and brows were full of a gentle and beautiful smile.

“I’m not angry, I just hope you can remind Master Tong that he hasn’t been paid for the past two days. Remember to come and collect it from me.”

Her words were an indirect reminder to those around her that Lin Jiaorui had poached her mentor, who had been working for her for two days.

For a moment, many people looked at Lin Jiaorui with strange eyes, and their filter of her as a great designer seemed to shatter a bit.

Because Lin Jiaorui is Su Qian's top designer, the design department staff have a biased view of everything she does, thinking that what she does is right, after all, she is a top designer.

But now it's true that Lin Jiaorui has resorted to any means to poach someone else's renovation worker, and this is something they all find despicable.

But Lin Jiaorui did just that.

Lin Qingtong noticed the change in the gazes of those around her, and her smile grew even brighter as she parted her red lips slightly.

"Sister, we should be more careful when hiring people."

Her words carried a deeper meaning, subtly hinting at something to Lin Jiaorui.

Lin Jiaorui's heart skipped a beat, but she didn't show it. After Lin Qingtong left, she quickly went to the construction site and saw Master Tong sitting there chatting and smoking with several decorators.

"This construction site is great, the wages are high, and the employer is easy to fool. You guys will all have to give me a cut, you know?"

Hearing Master Tong's words from the doorway, Lin Jiaorui clenched her fist, kicked the bottle next to her away, and uttered a sinister sentence.

Is it time to rest now?

Master Tong felt a little guilty after speaking ill of Lin Jiaorui, so he could only awkwardly smile and agree.

"Sorry, let's get to work now. I was just too tired earlier."

So he called over two workers and they got to work.

After Lin Jiaorui left, Master Tong felt somewhat displeased.

He'd been in the renovation business for decades, and yet he was being scolded like that by a young girl, losing all face in front of these two laborers.

Master Tong grew angrier the more he thought about it. He spotted the electrical box with a door on one side, sneaked into the toilet, grabbed a black plastic bag, threw it into the electrical box, and sealed the door with tape.

After telling Shen Tinghe, Lin Qingtong took a taxi to the renovation market to find a contractor.

But after looking at five or six, she was still not satisfied. The other party was a seasoned veteran as soon as they opened their mouths, and when Lin Qingtong gave them a quick glance at the design drawings, they said they couldn't make it.

Previously, Master Tong said he couldn't make it, but Lin Qingtong was willing to pay more because Master Tong's ability was undeniable.

These people knew nothing when asked, and even wanted her to pay more. Lin Qingtong sighed inwardly, politely declined, and took a taxi to the neighborhood where the Jiang family lived.

Night falls over the upscale and exquisite residential area, where villas are separated by lush trees, creating unique spaces.

Lin Qingtong got out of the car at the entrance of the residential area and walked home in her high heels.

As Lin Qingtong passed by a villa, she noticed the building materials at the entrance and subconsciously glanced inside.

The dimly lit villa was suddenly illuminated, the soft light shining throughout the entire space. The beige floor tiles paired with warm-toned walls and the natural wood design made the whole space feel cozy and comforting.

Most importantly, the staggered and curved plaster lines are exquisitely crafted.

Lin Qingtong couldn't help but stop and walk towards the villa's entrance, asking in a gentle voice.

Hello, is anyone home?

A woman dressed in an elegant Chanel suit peeked out and looked Lin Qingtong up and down.

Seeing that Lin Qingtong was wearing designer clothes, and even the necklace around her neck was worth over 100,000 yuan, she instantly broke into a bright smile.

"Someone's home. Is there anything I can help you with?"

Lin Qingtong stepped forward slowly, trying to show her most radiant smile, and began to speak.

“I live in the row behind yours. Your house looks really nice, so I’d like to come in and take a look. I’m also planning to renovate my house soon.”

The woman's name was Li Fang. Upon hearing Lin Qingtong's words, she smiled and invited her in.

You should know that the people living in that row of villas are all very rich and powerful.

Lin Qingtong smiled and nodded at her, then slowly walked into the villa, which was not yet cleaned.

Li Fang was busy instructing the cleaners to clean up when she smiled and said, "Then you can wander around by yourself, I have things to do."

Anyway, the house was just renovated, and there were no appliances or valuables. The other party was just looking around, so there was nothing they could do.

Lin Qingtong seemed surprised, not expecting the other party to be so easy to talk to.

She stepped into the hallway to take a look, and noticed that the ceiling of the hallway was particularly well finished.

Lin Qingtong had just asked Li Fang if she could take pictures, and Li Fang agreed, so she simply took out her phone to take pictures.

With a click, Lin Qingtong took a few photos, and then heard a commotion outside the villa.

"Didn't I tell you to come back tomorrow? If you come looking for money late at night, do you believe I'll call security to kick you out?"

Lin Qingtong glanced out the window and vaguely saw Li Fang arguing with a man under the shade of a tree.

The man was tall, and his muscles were still very prominent even though they were covered by his clothes. His features were rather delicate, but at this moment his eyes were filled with rage.

“I have completed everything according to your requirements. You know how difficult it was to get the ceiling you wanted; it took me more than a week to finish it.”

"You promised to pay extra for the ceiling work, but now you're not even willing to pay me for my work!"

"Aren't you bullying me?! It's been over a month already."

Li Fang crossed her arms and uttered a sentence with a look of disdain in her eyes.

"You're just a construction worker, how dare you raise your voice at me? I said I'd give you the money, so I will. If you keep making a fuss, I won't give you a single penny. Let's see what you can do to me then."