Chapter 31: A Rival Emerges
As Lin Yuer's influence spreads, another innovator from a distant region hears of her success and decides to visit. This person, a cunning businessman named Zhao Shen, believes Lin Yuer's achievements are a threat to his own ventures in the area. Zhao Shen approaches her village with plans to establish his own businesses, offering products similar to Lin Yuer's, but at lower quality and prices.
Initially, Zhao's offers attract some villagers and nearby towns who are intrigued by his lower prices, leading to tension as they compare his goods to Lin Yuer's. Lin Yuer realizes that Zhao Shen's competition could potentially damage her enterprise and reputation. Deciding that quality and loyalty matter more than quick profit, Lin Yuer focuses on refining her own products and educating villagers about the long-term value of quality goods.