Chapter 107 - 88: Dumbfounded! Recognition of Status

Chapter 107: Chapter 88: Dumbfounded! Recognition of Status

Old Guo was a little nervous facing the camera for the first time. But when he remembered his purpose for the day, he immediately got into the zone and began crafting his bamboo products. He was not a fan of the Lin family, father and daughter, and was determined to put on a good show tonight.

As time went on, the bamboo piece Old Guo was crafting began to take shape, growing more and more exquisite.

On the other side, however, it was a different story for Lin Haida. His expression grew darker and darker.

The bamboo piece he was making was nearing completion, but it lacked its previous exquisite quality.

Finally, he finished a piece. It was completely different from what he’d expected. While it wasn’t a common piece and clearly showed craftsmanship, it failed to reach his previous standard of artistry. It was even a little worse than Master Zhao’s work.

The viewers in the live stream chat all noticed.

"Master Lin’s piece today isn’t up to snuff!"

"Yeah, something’s clearly off!"

"..."

Even Lin Qing noticed, and her expression soured with displeasure. She couldn’t believe her father had messed up their very first live stream. ’How are we supposed to continue after this?’

However, she could only try to smooth things over. "Everyone, don’t worry! My father is just getting started. The first piece is always a warm-up. Dad, hurry up and start the second one so everyone can see your true skill."

Her voice even held a hint of urgency.

Lin Haida looked at his daughter. He wanted to say something, but since they were live, he didn’t dare, afraid of angering her. He realized he just didn’t have the ability anymore.

’It’s true,’ he thought. ’The feeling is completely off.’

But faced with his daughter’s prodding, he could only bite the bullet and continue with a second bamboo piece. When the second piece was finally done, it still lacked the exquisite quality of his previous work. It was as if his well of talent had run dry.

"Dad, what on earth are you trying to do?" Lin Qing whispered, thinking her father was doing this on purpose.

But when she looked at the comments in the live stream chat, she was suddenly stunned.

"Master Lin’s skills are lacking. Everyone, go watch the Li Yuan Farm stream! That master’s work is truly exquisite!"

"That Master Guo also said there’s a reason why the pieces made at the Bamboo Culture Park are so exquisite."

"Yeah, and he said he’s going to reveal the secret to everyone."

"..."

These comments left her dumbfounded. She subconsciously pulled out her phone and searched for the Li Yuan Farm live stream. Sure enough, the old man crafting bamboo products was the very same one she had argued with earlier that day.

The bamboo piece in his hands was almost finished, and it was stunningly beautiful—just as beautiful as the ones her father used to make.

Just then, someone in the chat asked:

"Master Guo, that Master Lin is streaming tonight, but it looks like the bamboo pieces he’s making are no good at all!"

"Yeah, why is that? Didn’t you say there was a reason?"

"..."

Seeing these questions, Old Guo said with a smile, "When it comes to bamboo crafting, skill is one thing, but tools and equipment are another. The tools here at the Bamboo Culture Park were custom-designed at great expense. The facilities, too, are all top-of-the-line. Using them, you can naturally get twice the results with half the effort!"

"Without them, even the best craftsman is limited. It’s like the difference between Yang Guo wielding his Heavy Iron Sword and a simple wooden one—the power just can’t be compared. Most importantly, the Bamboo Culture Park has the right atmosphere."

"Craftsmanship is just like any other art form; your mindset is crucial. If you’re impatient for quick success and blinded by greed, how can you possibly do good work? This is why so many directors and artists, after achieving fame and success, find their work is never as good as it once was."

"Some people get a taste of a tiny profit and suddenly they don’t know their own limits!"

These were harsh words, and the viewers in the chat immediately understood what was happening. So, that Master Lin was nothing without the Bamboo Culture Park.

Lin Qing was dumbstruck. She had no idea about any of this. She instinctively shut down the live stream and turned to question Lin Haida. "Dad, why didn’t you tell me you couldn’t make such exquisite pieces after leaving the Bamboo Culture Park?"

Lin Haida felt deeply wronged by this question.

He hadn’t known himself.

But Lin Qing was panicking. She had finally found a chance to mooch off her dad, and she wasn’t about to let it slip away. "Dad, weren’t those people trying to get you to stay today? Hurry up and tell them you want to go back to work! Remember to admit you were wrong!"

Clearly, now that she understood the situation, she felt it was crucial to get her father’s job at the Bamboo Culture Park back. A salary of 30,000 a month could help support her a lot, which was much better than earning nothing at all.

"How could I show my face there again?" Lin Haida said with a frown.

"Do you care more about your pride or your daughter?" Lin Qing demanded.

Hearing this, Lin Haida could only dejectedly take out his phone and make the call. A moment later, his face was filled with panic. "They said... they’re not short-staffed anymore."

"How could they not be? Weren’t tons of tourists unable to buy anything?" Lin Qing blurted out instinctively.

Meanwhile, Zhang Lin quickly received a call from Zhao Han.

As soon as the call connected, he heard Chief Zhao’s laughter. "Boss Zhang, you must have seen the live stream tonight. You’re incredible. I can’t believe I was so worried about this. I really shouldn’t have been!"

"Chief Zhao, let’s be the bigger men here. No need to squabble with a nobody. I imagine they’re probably on the verge of tears right now," Zhang Lin said with a chuckle.

He had known this would be the outcome all along.

Zhao Han quickly added, "Am I the kind of person to hold a grudge against some small fry? I’m calling because I have another piece of good news for you, President Zhang. The day after tomorrow, the county is holding a business conference. Not many people from You City are being invited, but Liu County specifically asked me to invite you, Boss Zhang, to attend."