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Andrew nodded thoughtfully. "That does sound decent enough! But compared to me, you're still lacking in many ways!"

Duncan exploded with rage. "Andrew, stop spouting nonsense! Lacking in many ways? Then tell me exactly what qualifications you have to compare with my family!"

Andrew snorted coldly and spoke with measured calm, "In martial arts, I could destroy your entire family with one hand-does that count as a qualification? Experience? Ha! That's never been about age or how long you've been around!

"Having real strength and getting things done-that's what experience truly means! As for reputation, I wonder if being the Grand Medical Summit champion and currently Blumedale's most sought-after figure gives me enough standing to compete with you?"

Duncan's expression finally changed. It shifted from arrogance to wariness, then to explosive anger. This damned kid was clearly determined to fight him for the Chamber of Commerce chairman position.

The other members also became conflicted. Several who had previously followed Duncan's lead now showed hesitation in their eyes. They were looking toward Andrew, considering whether they should switch sides.

George sat at the head of the table, leisurely sipping his tea. Then, he smirked— this was exactly the effect he had aimed for.

and dominance. If Andrew were useless, then even if George

of Commerce represents the interests and dignity of established powers like

right! Andrew, you do have the qualifications to be chairman—you're perfect in every aspect! But the one thing you lack

our Chamber of Commerce right now! You'd have to wait until the next chairman election for your chance, so just sit back and

his speech. He had been wheeling and dealing in the Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce

him? Would the Chamber members really trust a complete stranger, some young punk, over their

"Mr. Irving Senior, the Chamber of Commerce needs fresh talent like Andrew, someone who's practically a perfect young genius! Why are you being so stubborn and relying on seniority here? Handing the Chamber of Commerce over to

I can't agree with that sentiment! This kid being young is true enough, but that's exactly the problem-he's too young! There are many

found himself outmaneuvered by Duncan's argument.

hand, "Alright, I was just playing around with you earlier, Andrew! Did you really think you were qualified to

then I'll be the

Chamber of Commerce chairman!"