Chapter 337: Please Pay The Penalty

Translator: _Min_ |

Li Ying a.s.serted with certainty, You must have cheated!

The contestants, even without Gu Dais response, couldnt hold back their words.

Li Ying, you need to have evidence to make such claims.

The beautiful sister completed the Suzhou embroidery under the gaze of so many of us. How could she possibly cheat?

Youre grown up now; you should learn to accept your shortcomings, not slander others when you see them succeed.

Under the barrage of comments, Li Ying slowly lowered her head, yet she persisted, Her speed in making Suzhou embroidery was too fast. I dont believe you all dont have doubts!

Upon hearing Li Yings words, a silence fell over the crowd.

Zhen Chan spoke, We were right there. We can attest she did the embroidery on the spot.

The other judges nodded in agreement with Zhen Chan.

Li Ying looked disdainful.

Gu Dai, seeing this, spoke calmly, If you think they are covering for me, you can check the surveillance footage.

The host, perceptively, had the footage displayed.

Li Ying, upon seeing Gu Dais confidence, felt a chill, yet she couldnt help but hope that Gu Dai was merely feigning composure.

She said, If theres surveillance, lets see it.

Gu Dai nodded to the host, and the footage played on the big screen.

Li Ying watched intently, not daring to blink, but as she watched, her face grew paler.

Gu Dai was focused on her embroidery, and the scene unfolded with her every move, leaving no time for cheating.

The surveillance ended before they realized.

Gu Dai, yawning from fatigue, looked at Li Ying and asked, The evidence is before you. Do you still think I cheated?

Li Ying clenched her fists, glaring at Gu Dai, Maybe she tampered with the surveillance. Why else would she think of showing it?

Gu Dai had antic.i.p.ated this reaction, remaining unfazed.

The others couldnt hold back, Li Ying, youre being unreasonable. The beautiful sister has provided proof, yet you refuse to believe it and continue to slander her!

Li Ying glared at them, then turned to the host, Whats my ranking?

The host, trembling, replied, Second second place

Li Ying scoffed, her gaze fixed on Gu Dai, I withdraw from the compet.i.tion! Since you dare treat me this way, let Gu Group lose a future master of Suzhou embroidery. You wait till your boss reprimands you!

With that, she stormed off.

Gu Dai called out, Wait.

Li Ying stopped, coldly, she said, Even if you realize your mistake now, its too late!

Gu Dais lips twitched slightly, and after a few seconds of mental preparation, she mustered the courage to speak. Im not trying to keep you in the compet.i.tion. I just want to remind you that if you withdraw now, your registration fee wont be refunded. Moreover, due to your mid-compet.i.tion withdrawal, according to the contract we signed, youll need to pay a penalty of one million.

Li Ying froze, her gaze lingering on the exit, but minutes pa.s.sed without her moving.

After reminding Li Ying, Gu Dai turned away, indicating the host to continue.

The host announced, Now, the third placeMao Ni!

He added with a smile, The first prize is 500,000, the second 300,000, and the third 100,000. The prize money will be transferred by staff from the Gu Group.

He concluded, This is just the semifinals. Those not advancing, dont lose heart. Life is long; there are more opportunities. Dont be discouraged. Those advancing, prepare for tomorrows final round!

Understood!

Song Ling, watching from a distance, lowered his eyes, Zhao Xuan, do I really not know Gu Dai well enough? I had no idea she was skilled in Suzhou embroidery.

Memories of Gu Dais exquisite embroidery filled Song Lings mind, casting a shadow over his mood..