Chapter 290

In the field of craftsmanship, few could compete with her Gongshu family.

If the position were truly higher than that of an editor, and if she could frequently publish her Gongshu family's articles in the Great Qin Daily,

then it wouldn't matter whether she took the editor job or not. Besides, she was a craftswoman herself, so blueprints shouldn't be able to stump her.

"You will know once you see it."

Ying Ying Zi Ye saw that the fish had taken the bait.

He took a blueprint out of his sleeve and handed it to Gongshu Meng.

"If Miss Gongshu can manufacture the object on this blueprint,"

"the position of Head of the Craftsman's Office will be yours, Miss Gongshu."

"Moreover, both the benefits and the official rank will be higher than those of an editor, and there will be many special privileges as well."

Gongshu Meng was thoroughly intrigued. There were many formidable figures among the craftsmen in the Great Qin Craftsman's Office.

But what exactly was on this blueprint? Could even the Great Qin Craftsman's Office not build it?

Was it really that difficult to build?

But thinking about it, it made sense; if the Craftsman's Office could build it,

she reckoned this Ying Ying Zi Ye wouldn't be looking for her.

This ignited a sense of competitiveness in her heart.

A surge of ambition rose in Gongshu Meng's heart. If she could manufacture the item on this blueprint, it would allow her to sit in the position of Head of the Craftsman's Office.

That would be many times better than being an editor at the Great Qin Daily.

Originally, she had thought that at worst, she would just settle for being an editor.

Who knew that now there was a position of Head of the Office waiting for her.

This had to be said to be an unexpected surprise.

If she could secure the position of Head of the Office, it would undoubtedly be a shot in the arm for their Gongshu family.

But this would depend on whether her skills were up to the task. If she couldn't manufacture the item on the blueprint, everything would be for nothing.

She might even lose the chance at the editor position as well.

This couldn't help but make Gongshu Meng feel slightly nervous.

The rise and fall of the Gongshu family could be said to be in her hands.

Success or failure hinges on this one move!

Gongshu Meng stretched out her small hand, which was as smooth as congealed suet and white jade.

She took the manufacturing blueprint handed over by Ying Ying Zi Ye with a slight tremor.

Gongshu Meng lowered her head to look at the blueprint.

At first glance, she only felt that the blueprint was very exquisite.

Then, upon closer inspection, Gongshu Meng had to sigh in admiration.

What was drawn on this blueprint was clearly a weapon.

And it was a weapon of incredibly precise craftsmanship!

One look and it was clear this weapon was the work of a master craftsman.

Furthermore, the familiarity with this weapon was at the pinnacle.

Even a painter might not be able to draw such a blueprint. With such a precise and complex weapon, an ordinary person wouldn't even be able to understand the blueprint.

Let alone draw it; those unfamiliar with this weapon would find it impossible to draw.

This was a weapon that looked like a crossbow but was not a crossbow.

Gongshu Meng was captivated by the weapon on the blueprint.

As an outstanding craftswoman, she had a special fondness for manufacturing mechanisms or weapons.

Looking at the weapon on the blueprint, it was very complex with many intricate processes.

But she had the confidence to be able to build this thing.

However, in terms of time, it might take a while, and it would also require complete materials.

Xiao He and Chen Ping were also incredibly curious.

They both stretched their necks to look at that blueprint.

But they quickly lost interest.

Because they couldn't understand what kind of thing it was at all.

This was not their field, and it wasn't easy to speak up, so they could only watch like this.

"This thing is a great killer weapon; one look and it's clear it's not easy to manufacture."

"This is also the only blueprint I have ever seen in my life; it is extremely complex."

"Does the Ninth Prince have such confidence in the Gongshu family?"

Gongshu Meng looked at Ying Zi Ye with a smile.

Her tone had a slightly playful nuance.

Ying Ying Zi Ye smiled indifferently: "It's not like that."

"If the Gongshu family cannot manufacture it, then this Prince can only find the Mohist School to manufacture it."

"In this world, there should still be people who can manufacture this thing, don't you think, Miss Gongshu?"

Gongshu Meng's smile stiffened, and she glared at Ying Zi Ye with a coquettish pout.

It had quite a charming and alluring feeling.

"Give me ten days—no, if the materials are complete, give me five days, and I will definitely be able to manufacture it for you!"

"However, your time is a bit tight; I must go to the Craftsman's Office to start right now."

Gongshu Meng gritted her teeth, fearing that Ying Zi Ye would go find the Mohist School.

If it really came to that, then her Gongshu family would be left in tears.

This might be the last chance for their Gongshu family.

If she missed this opportunity to climb onto the Ninth Prince's boat, perhaps there would not be a next time.

"Good, Miss Gongshu is indeed straightforward."

"If you can handle this matter well, I guarantee the Gongshu family a century of prosperity!"

Ying Ying Zi Ye was also very straightforward; as long as they were obedient and did things for him, what difficulty was there in the family wanting to prosper?

He was also clear about the purpose of this Gongshu Meng coming here.

"Good, it's a deal!"

Gongshu Meng changed her previous posture, and her whole person became serious.

"Someone, take Miss Gongshu to the Craftsman's Office and have Sun Wu cooperate with her in working together."

"Yes!"

A soldier walked in and took Gongshu Meng away.

"I hope you won't let me down."

Watching Gongshu Meng walk away, Ying Ying Zi Ye muttered a sentence.

Seeing Gongshu Meng walk away eagerly, it seemed she was quite invested in this matter.

That was fine; whether her family prospered or declined would depend on her performance this time.

"Xiao He."

Ying Ying Zi Ye looked at Xiao He.

"This subordinate is here."

Xiao He hurriedly bowed.

"From now on, you will be the President of the Great Qin Daily, and Chen Ping will be the editor."

"After the reporters get the news, you will be responsible for editing and arranging it."

"After I give the final confirmation, it can be printed in large quantities."

"Yes!"

Xiao He was excited; as long as he got this thing going, he would rise rapidly in his career.

And Chen Ping was no exception; he was the only editor of the Great Qin Daily.

As long as he worked hard for the Ninth Prince, perhaps this was just his starting point, not his end!

Ying Ying Zi Ye issued the first piece of news.

It was about the Great Qin Academy preparing to open.