He Yuzhu speculated that truly capable people would never fall for such a "stupid tax." Only those who lacked real ability but loved to show off would choose this kind of house—much like the flashy, gaudy homes Yu Haitang used to favor, which few people actually liked.
These were the kinds of ideas cooked up by people with poor judgment. Not only were such notions unhelpful to the development of the place, they actually deterred the wealthy. For capable people, they wouldn't waste their money on such gaudy decorations.
"These houses aren't selling well, are they? Your interior design is flawed. You think everyone is a fool, but have you ever considered that the people who can actually make money and have real ability aren't stupid?"
Chapter 272