Chapter 770

The Perfumers' Society invited Lily without mentioning their certificate requirement, yet now they held it against her. She pointed out that many successful perfumers in Hyderland lacked the certificate, arguing that possession of the certificate was less important than whether it was actually checked.

Before Lily could respond, Lisa interjected, "That's ridiculous! Being a qualified perfumer is about talent and hard work. What does a certificate have to do with it? Does it mean only certified individuals can be perfumers?"

Noah, present to negotiate with Lily, retorted, "Sorry, this is between Lily and me. You shouldn't interrupt." He explained that if Lily joined the Society, they could resolve the certificate issue. However, if she refused, she would have to abide by their rules.

Lisa, fiercely loyal to Lily, countered, "Lily is my friend, and her business is mine! You know my father, right? He's been in the industry for over 50 years without a certificate, and none of his students have ever taken the exam. This whole thing is bullsh*t! What does it prove?"

Lily, sharing Lisa's sentiment, felt the certificate was irrelevant; talent, not theoretical knowledge, was paramount. While acknowledging the role of theoretical knowledge, she viewed the certificate as meaningless.

Noah countered, "Just because your country doesn't have this practice doesn't mean others don't. In Hyderland, every perfumer must pass this exam. Without it, Lily isn't qualified, and she can't use this location as a perfumery studio."

"What a bullsh*t excuse!" Lisa exclaimed angrily. "I've never heard of this in other countries. You're purposely making things difficult for Lily! You're just jealous of her genius!"

Lisa didn't fully grasp the nuances, but understood Lily's certification was crucial. She considered Noah a villain.

Noah scoffed, "Jealous? Others would laugh. Lily's been in the industry only a few years and already produced several perfumes. How many are popular? How many will become classics? How dare you call her a genius?! The Perfumers' Society has many masters. Do you think they'd be jealous of her? Your words insult Hyderland's perfumers!"

Despite his disdain, Noah acknowledged some truth in Lisa's words. While Hyderland had numerous perfumers, only a few were top-tier. Nevertheless, Lily's exceptional talent was undeniable, and many desperately sought to recruit her. However, she remained stubborn and difficult to persuade.