Chapter 43: It Truly Is Gold-Thread Embroidery

"Who are you trying to fool? Miss Wang herself said that this silk scarf was embroidered by the legendary Master Xi. How can you have the nerve to claim you embroidered it yourself?" Mother Xu retorted, her face full of disbelief.

Xu Xu: "..."

She was now absolutely certain that the brains of the Xu family had been eaten by zombies.

Xu Xu spoke in a calm tone: "Is it possible that I *am* Master Xi?"

"Pfft!"

Upon hearing Xu Xu’s words, Xu Yaru couldn't help but snort with laughter without a second thought.

"Sister, why do you brag without even drafting a script?" Xu Yaru looked at Xu Xu with a face full of mockery. "Master Xi is a master of embroidery! You, a person who doesn't even know how to hold an embroidery needle, dare to impersonate her? Aren't you afraid of being exposed on the spot?"

"How embarrassing!" Xu Jianjun, standing to the side, frowned and spoke.

Mother Xu was also displeased: "Xu Xu, stop talking nonsense! We have raised you for over twenty years, and we have never seen you embroider. How could you possibly be Master Xi!"

To impersonate a master in front of so many celebrities was a huge disgrace to the Xu family!

However, just as Mother Xu finished speaking, Lin Feng, who was standing by, smiled and said, "What a coincidence, I happen to have invited a Master of Su Embroidery here. Since everyone doesn't believe her, why not let Miss Xu compete with this master in public?"

"Sure, sure! That would be perfect!" Upon hearing this, Xu Yaru immediately agreed!

It seemed that Young Master Lin had finally seen through Xu Xu's true colors and wanted to humiliate her in front of everyone!

Xu Jianjun and Mother Xu thought the same.

However, while Lin Feng appeared to be smiling on the surface, he was sneering internally.

"These idiots mistake fish eyes for pearls. Today, I will let you blind people see exactly how outstanding my sister-in-law is!" Lin Feng thought, feeling secretly smug.

When the Master of Su Embroidery learned that Young Master Lin had invited him, he walked out from the banquet area, feeling puzzled. Upon learning that he was expected to compete in embroidery against a wet-behind-the-ears young girl, his gaze toward Xu Xu immediately filled with disdain.

"Young people these days... they are just too arrogant!" The master shook his head repeatedly, looking extremely haughty. "My Su Embroidery is the pinnacle of all needlework; how can other styles compare to it?"

Hearing the master's contemptuous tone, Xu Xu frowned slightly.

She had not intended to steal the spotlight on such an occasion, but the man’s dismissive attitude toward other forms of embroidery truly annoyed her.

"Since you are so confident, old man, then I shall compete with you using the Gold-Crease Embroidery technique!"

At the mention of "Gold-Crease Embroidery," the master’s expression changed instantly!

That was a lost, ancient embroidery technique that ordinary laypeople wouldn't even know existed!

It seemed... this young girl actually knew a thing or two!

Although the master still harbored doubts about Xu Xu's abilities, his attitude improved significantly; at the very least, he was now willing to engage in the competition.

"Then let us embroider the characters 'Rising Sun' as a gift to the Rising Sun Group!"

Although he was willing to compete, the master chose a respectable excuse so as not to lower his own status.

He happened to have his tools with him. After Lin Feng arranged chairs and supplies, the two began to embroider.

The sight of the Master of Su Embroidery working on-site was a rare treat, and the guests at the venue stopped to watch!

Ten minutes later, the master finished first. He picked up his work, and it was truly breathtaking!

"Such delicate needlework... truly worthy of a master!"

"The transition of the silk thread colors is so beautiful!"

The crowd showered him with praise.

Seeing that the master had finished while Xu Xu was still working, Xu Yaru couldn't help but mock her: "Sister, why aren't you done yet? If you can't do it, just admit defeat. Don't pretend you know how when you don't!"

But no sooner had she finished speaking than the master let out a shout of astonishment!

"This—this is truly Gold-Crease Embroidery!"