She Became A Downfall Noble Lady

Qi Younian hesitated a bit, by common sense, of course, the path mentioned by Sixth Master had more prospects—a high-ranking official was, in the eyes of ordinary craftsmen, akin to a pie falling from the sky, a rare and excellent opportunity.

But he thought of what Ye Zi had said, about building one of the top construction businesses in the world, and ensuring that craftsmen could earn a fair wage, gain the respect they deserved, and lead prosperous lives.

For a child like Wong Qiao, who possessed spiritual energy in construction, if he got trapped in the bureaucratic world, he would spend his whole life as a mediocre official at best. If what Ye Zi had said were ever to come true, then Wong Qiao’s value would be greatest and his future brightest if he stayed in the construction industry.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Ye Zi once told this old man that in order for the Qi Family Construction Business to excel, it needs skilled craftsmen. In the future, whenever we encounter a craftsman with fine skills, we will certainly hire him in the construction business for a handsome wage. She also said that once the Qi Family Construction Business gains momentum and treats craftsmen so favorably, others will inevitably follow. In this way, craftsmen will be able to receive the treatment and respect they deserve, and live prosperous lives."

Jinrong, who was listening, was taken aback. In his view, being a craftsman was not bad at all, certainly much better than being a merchant.

It goes without saying for the extremely wealthy merchants, but they are a very small minority. As for the merchants struggling at the bottom, even if they can earn enough for three meals a day, the limitations of the civil exams on merchants prevent their descendants from having any opportunities to rise, leaving them to live their lives at the mercy of others in small businesses.

In comparison, craftsmen have it much better. While ordinary craftsmen at the bottom don’t earn much, it’s still better than the hard-working farmers who struggle to fill their stomachs. And for top-tier craftsmen, that is an opportunity to stand out and even to hold official positions—how glorious!

Jinrong asked in surprise, "Looking across the world, skilled craftsmen do not worry about food and clothing. For ordinary people, ensuring a family’s food and clothing is extremely difficult. Craftsmen, unlike scholars and farmers, don’t have to study or work the land. Scholars are well-read and versed in etiquette. The harvest of the land is fundamental to the world, yet generations of farmers who toil in the fields have the hardest lives. But craftsmen can simply by being clever secure a livelihood for their family. Why does Ye Zi only stand up for craftsmen?"