“But I, Zheng Qing, will not only appear at the Jichun Craftsmen's Guild, but I will also solemnly tell the world that I have won the title of the top craftsman in the Jichun Craftsmen's Guild.”
Should one express gratitude with timidity, stage fright, humility, and modesty?
She didn't have any of those classic award-acceptance gestures.
The artisans of Ye Kingdom had long since fallen to the dust, subjected to ridicule and scorn, their backs broken, yet they dared not utter a sound of pain.
Didn't they look down on the State of Ye? Then let them remember this moment, the pride of the artisans of Ye.
Her words, phrases, and utterances weighed heavily on the heads of those who had come to watch, play, and await the outcome. The enormous stargazing platform remained eerily silent, with everyone staring blankly at Zheng Qing above.
What is she saying?
For a moment, they seemed to hear the words "Ye Kingdom"...
"All I want to say is that Ye Kingdom will not remain stagnant forever. The more you criticize and trample on it, the faster it will grow... I am a prime example."
After delivering her message in one breath, she remembered to promote the Gongshu family's "Jichun Craftsmen's Guild".
She quickly adjusted her "I'm so cool" expression and said in a very official tone, "This year's winners are the best craftsmen from our Ye Kingdom. This is the first time. There should be a second and a third time in the future... At that time, we welcome craftsmen from all seven kingdoms to participate and see who is the benchmark for craftsmanship that will stand the test of time."
"Yes, very good," Zheng Quchi thought to himself, feeling that his words were particularly encouraging and polite.
But after she finished speaking, she found that the surroundings were still very quiet. Not only were the people behind her stunned, but the people below could hardly believe their ears, and for a moment they did not know what kind of expression to make.
But in this frozen moment of time, there was a small group of people whose blood was boiling and they were incredibly excited.
"It's the Kingdom of Ye! It's the craftsmen from the Kingdom of Ye! Heavens! I've never given up in my lifetime, and this moment has finally arrived! I can't wait to run back to my hometown and tell my fellow villagers!"
"Me too, I simply couldn't believe it was true. When I heard him call himself a craftsman from Ye, I actually cried. Me, a dignified seven-foot man, was actually moved to tears."
"Great! That's very well said!"
"Zheng Qing, we have heard what you said. We, the people of Ye, will not be defeated forever!"
A small, faint voice responded to her from below.
It was really small; among the hundreds or thousands of people, there were only a handful of people scattered around.
But what if there are few people? The person standing above, like a bright lamp, is guiding them and illuminating them, and they are filled with boundless courage.
Zheng Quchi heard them shouting at the top of her lungs to get her attention, and since her hearing was exceptionally sharp, she naturally didn't miss anything.
She told them, "A rooster that does not crow is so because it is silent, but when it crows it will amaze everyone; an eagle that does not fly is so because it is silent, but when it flies it will soar into the sky. All failures are just steps towards success. You don't need to be afraid of being alone. You can open your eyes and look at the fellow travelers who are stumbling along the way. They may be here sooner or later, but they will eventually join you."
Her heartfelt words inadvertently touched the hearts of many.
"Is she really a craftswoman from the Kingdom of Ye?"
"This can't be faked, right? Even if it were faked, no one would be foolish enough to choose Ye..."
At this moment, someone in the crowd pointed upwards and shouted angrily, "I... I remember him. He was the one who asked us where to place our bets in the betting game, and then he bet on the Ye Kingdom craftsman to win. So he was... Oh no, we've really lost big this time."
"I'm definitely going to lose badly too."
"Oh my, me too! Who the hell would have guessed that the final winner would be the craftsman from Ye?"
A chorus of wails filled the air, all from those who had participated in the gambling. Yet, not a single one of them had placed a bet on the Kingdom of Ye. Recalling the terrifying odds, they were practically weeping to death.
"I don't believe it. Why did the people of Ye win? Yu Manqi of Hongsheng Kingdom became famous at a young age and is still renowned throughout the land. How could he possibly lose to someone he's never even heard of?"
"Why not?" a merchant laughed. "You are short-sighted and only remember the past. Ye Kingdom has been silent for a hundred years, but when it suddenly rises, it is amazing. What's so special about it? Don't forget that in the early days, Ye Kingdom was the leader of the Seven Kingdoms."
"Bah! Your words only reflect the past. The days when Ye Kingdom was at the forefront are long gone, hundreds of years ago. Now Ye Kingdom is nothing but a mess!"
The man traveling with the merchant chimed in, "That's not necessarily true. Ye Kingdom has Yuwen Sheng and Zheng Qing; who knows what other people might emerge in the future, standing on that high platform again, uttering grand pronouncements, and fighting against all the heroes?"
"you--"
"See that?" another person interrupted him. This man had a full mustache and looked smug. He looked up and sighed, "The wind has changed."
A change in the wind can bring about unpredictable changes in the future. If one cannot accurately assess the situation and only knows how to flaunt one's own advantages while ignoring the growth of others, it is an extremely dangerous thing.
The four great merchants, Chen Bai, Yue Jin, Mu Xixi, and Mu Ha, all came, along with the old merchant from Ye. They were both surprised and unsurprised to see that "A Qing" had won the championship.
But this was undoubtedly a huge surprise to them.
The artisans they chose ultimately became the leaders of the "Jichun Craftsmen's Guild," which was tantamount to free publicity for future products. With her reputation, her future prospects were limitless.
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