The third round of incense-making evaluation accounts for 40% of the total score, while smelling and identifying incense each account for 30%.
Shangguan Wu's perfume received a low score in this round because it blended too few fragrance ingredients. If it weren't for the good quality and efficacy of her perfumes, it would have been difficult for it to even pass.
Zhuang Qian was ahead of her, ranking twenty-third.
The progress can be described as rapid.
He is highly regarded on Weibo and forums, even more so than Shangguan Wu.
After all, Shangguan Wu is pregnant, which imposes too many restrictions on her. If the fragrances used in the semi-finals contain more chemicals or musk, she might not even make it to the finals.
However, Zhuang Qian is different; he is already a seeded player in the finals.
Reality is just that cruel.
Just yesterday I was cheering for Shangguan Wu, but now I'm leaning towards Zhuang Qian.
Ji Moyan was angry at the pessimistic comments, but there was nothing she could do, because those were other people's words and actions, and she couldn't possibly climb over the internet to give them a good beating.
So when Shangguan Wu wanted to eat crayfish, Ji Moyan instructed the housekeeper to buy fresh, farmed crayfish from a reputable market and cook ten for her separately, telling the kitchen to use less seasoning to avoid causing her to get a sore throat.
Jimo Yan also brought Shangguan Wu's grandparents and parents to Gu Garden, where the whole family ate together.
When Shangguan Wu woke up, she saw her grandparents, parents, and her younger brother in the stroller. Her watery eyes shone like stars.
Ignoring the village chief and Master Huang who were eyeing the stroller, Shangguan Wu smiled and looked at the group of elders: "Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, when did you arrive?"
Qin Xiaoxian touched her face: "You've only been here a short while, are you feeling unwell anywhere?"
Shangguan Wu shook his head: "No, I was just a little sleepy when I came back, and I slept until now."
"Wu Bao, this isn't a one-off competition, why are you participating and making yourself suffer?" Shangguan Lin felt uncomfortable thinking about the trolls online who were insulting his little daughter. He had been fighting them for four hours, and his fingers were numb from typing. In the end, he hired three online troll groups, but not to fight back. He just had them post encouraging messages for his little daughter to filter out the trolls' trash talk.
He sat down next to her and looked her up and down: "You usually seem pretty smart. Is it because pregnancy makes you stupid for three years?"
Shangguan Wu raised an eyebrow. "You'll get beaten up!"
really!
Qin Xiaoxian reached out and slapped his arm: "What are you saying?"
Shangguan Lin: "..."
He forgot that his wife had just finished her postpartum confinement period, which is also within the three-year period of "pregnancy brain".
"I was talking about Wu Bao." Shangguan Lin's survival instinct kicked in.
Shangguan Wu turned her head and glared at him angrily.
Shangguan Lin met her gaze and sighed softly, "You two are both smart, and I'm the fool, alright?"
"You're my real dad~" Shangguan Wu smiled, her eyes crinkling.
Shangguan Lin snorted lightly, but before he could speak, he heard his father cough twice, and he reflexively looked over.
Old Master Shangguan wasn't looking at him, but at Old Master Huang: "Old Master Huang, could you please take a look and see if my grandson is capable of learning martial arts?"
Grandpa Huang shook his head: "He's too young, you can't tell."
Taking the opportunity, Old Master Shangguan extended an invitation: "If Elder Huang likes it, why not stay at my humble abode and watch this child grow up?"
Grandpa Qi raised an eyebrow and stared intently at Shangguan Wu, as if asking, "Is your grandpa trying to poach people from my Baiyin Village?"
Shangguan Wu winked at the old man twice: "You can't take it away, you can rest assured."
Old Master Huang glanced at Shangguan Wu: "It's just a case of loving someone because of their family."
The meaning of this statement is very clear.
Grandpa Shangguan knew the other party had no intention of doing so, and could only feel regret. He did not send his granddaughter to act as a mediator, nor did he suggest sending the child there to study.
Firstly, the child is too young.
Secondly, the people there are extraordinary. His granddaughter was able to grow up there because of the protection of the old miracle doctor. As an elder, he couldn't let his granddaughter's family line be ruined.
After the two families had a pleasant dinner together, they sat and chatted for a while before the Shangguan family took their leave.
Before leaving, Qin Xiaoxian told Shangguan Wu to get some rest, as there was a match tomorrow.
Shangguan Lin whispered to his little daughter, "Don't push yourself. Your health is the most important thing. Dad knows you're capable."
Shangguan Wu hugged them: "Thank you, Mom and Dad. I will take care of myself."
It's impossible to go to bed early just by going to bed early.
She's not a pig.
Shangguan Wu arrived at the pharmacy.
The final perfume-making competition requires contestants to select their own plant and animal ingredients to create a new perfume. The perfume created by the champion of each competition becomes the new product of the season and sells out quickly.
Shangguan Wu is preparing for the final.
She chooses fragrances extracted from Chinese medicinal herbs. Usually, the fragrances she blends are mostly refreshing, calming, and light. This time, she wants to try a style that is both pure and alluring.
Not long after, there was a knock on the door.
"Little Wu, I'm coming in." Old Master Qi pushed open the door and entered.
Shangguan Wu looked up and said, "Grandpa Village Chief."
Grandpa Qi walked to the sofa area and sat down lazily: "You go about your business. When you're done, shall we chat?"
Shangguan Wu simply said "oh" and then ignored the old man.
An hour later, she got up and went to the sofa area.
What do you want to tell me?
"What are your thoughts? Do you still want to participate in the semi-finals?"
When Du Wei was reporting, Old Master Qi was also present. Of course, he knew who that old codger had agreed to come to Huaguo to hold the event for. However, fortunes change, and that old codger would never see Granny Hua again in his lifetime.
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