Chu Jiu said, "Do you know that Judge Chen is also on the panel of the preliminary competition? Since you believe him to be an honest man, don't you think it's unlikely he could be bribed or threatened? You were not present at the scene, so how could you simply assume that Yu Jingrong used any deceitful means? And besides, no accusations of unfairness have been circulating after the competition, right?"
Hong Huina was taken aback, stuttering, "Maybe... Maybe..."
She kept saying 'maybe' but could not complete her sentence.
Chu Jiu affectionately cracked a smile: "You've been around Judge Chen for a long time now, you trust his character. He is always fair to everyone. You may not like Yu Jingrong, but you have to acknowledge her talents. She truly has a unique skill in jade carving. If you don't want to be defeated by her, strive to surpass her rather than just sulk in powerless resentment. Doing nothing out of jealousy won't make you stronger."
