After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows
Chapter 297: Not for Sale, Keeping it to Give Away

Chapter 297: Chapter 297: Not for Sale, Keeping it to Give Away

The observation room was instantly plunged into a deathly silence.

The people on the screen happened to not be speaking at the moment as well, and they could even clearly hear the faint electrical sound produced by the machines in the room.

Everyone’s gaze was either direct or subtle, all turning to the figure who spoke the least with each critique, yet whose every word was always right on point.

At the same time, they couldn’t help but lose focus again.

Gone was the previous gentleness and elegance, now replaced by a face like icy frost, making it even more intimidating.

Xu Qingmei almost bit her own cheek, realizing that this Shen Yunqing was probably not very tactful due to occupational reasons, but she didn’t expect that he would speak so bluntly on camera, not sparing her face at all.

But looking at that cold side profile with brows like distant mountains up close, her heart couldn’t help but race wildly.

In an instant, the intersecting emotions tangled and mingled, causing her to fall silent as well.

Shen Yunqing sat in the center of everyone’s gaze, and after bluntly uttering "Is he even qualified?", he lowered his eyelashes, too lazy to look at the big characters on the screen again, and remained seated without any intention of taking back his words.

Xu Qingmei finally retracted her covert glance, opened her mouth and lowered her voice, "Mr. Shen, wasn’t that a bit over the line!"

After all, Jing Huai was someone she exerted effort to place into the program crew.

Shen Yunqing openly criticizing Jing Huai as unfit was indirectly also a blow to her face.

However, her slightly aggrieved statement did not elicit any response from the other party.

Shen Yunqing’s ears had automatically blocked out Xu Qingmei’s nonsense, and upon noticing Jiang Lingxi on the split screen going to the drying room to fetch the handmade inksticks, he was intrigued.

He had never used inksticks made by Your Majesty himself.

This time, Your Majesty made a total of six sticks, and he wondered if he would have the chance to get his hands on two of them, even one would suffice.

Xu Qingmei was so irritated by being ignored that she couldn’t help but twist her face for a moment.

She didn’t need to signal to the PD this time; the PD knew to cut out this little segment.

Just then, Li Wanxuan spoke calmly, "Indeed, not qualified. Go back and practice diligently for a few years and see. This calligraphy may look decent to outsiders, but I know, Xu, that you and Jing Huai are both from the entertainment industry and want to speak for him. However, for the young, facing setbacks provides more motivation to strive hard. Pure affirmation is not a good thing."

Xu Qingmei was dumbfounded by the righteous remarks, taking several seconds to react, her complexion a bit pale, and had to nod humbly in front of the cameras, "Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Li, I’ve learned a lot."

Only then did Li Wanxuan look away, "It’s good that you understand."

*

As Jiang Lingxi brought out the finished inksticks, Qian Yaya came over.

She compared her own sticks with the six laid out in front.

"They really are different. Mine are a bit pale, while Teacher Jiang’s are a bit purplish, hmm, and feel better to touch. Teacher Jiang, could you sell me one?"

Jiang Lingxi looked at the pleading young girl with palms together and smiled gently, "Not for sale."

"Ah, I just want one. You still have five left!"

Jiang Lingxi had to reveal her plans for these inksticks, "Two are for my own use, and the other four are for gifting. I really can’t sell any."

Only then did Qian Yaya give up her intention to purchase, looking quite disappointed.

When Shen Yunqing heard her mention that the inksticks were also intended as gifts, his fingers unconsciously curled slightly on the table, the black jade ring glinting faintly.

Before it got completely dark, Su Yi finally received the old master’s approval that the inkstone had been successfully repaired.

She hurried over to join the other guests with the inkstone that showed no sign of having been cracked.

"Sorry, sorry, for keeping everyone waiting."

"It wasn’t long," Qian Yaya, being a fellow girl, waved her hand nonchalantly, "I and Teacher Jiang just finished making the inksticks not long ago."

Then she glanced at what Su Yi was holding, "Did you complete your hidden task too?"

This brought everyone’s gaze to the inkstone Su Yi was holding.

Lu Sen moved his mouth to say something but, considering his sister outside the lens, swallowed his words.

"Yes, it’s done."

Qian Yaya gave her a thumbs up, "Impressive."

At least she had absolutely no patience for piecing together a complete inkstone from a pile of shards, then gluing those pieces together was just a headache upon thinking.

"Thank you."

Chen Weiwen appeared out of nowhere to deliver his closing remarks, "After a whole day of visiting and learning, I believe everyone has gained a lot from this experience. It’s time to bid farewell; let’s thank Teacher Luan for generously offering her studio for a day!"

Luan Zhiyu stood beside Chen Weiwen, smiling brightly, "Director Chen, you’re welcome. The guests are all very talented, and some even completed hidden tasks, which was an eye-opener for me. Additionally, I received quite a significant order."

Hearing her last remark, Chen Weiwen couldn’t help but glance at the direction where Jiang Lingxi and Qian Yaya were standing.

Needless to say, Qian Yaya ordered a set of brushes in front of the cameras. As for Jiang Lingxi, others might not know, but he saw it clearly from the monitor—she didn’t buy often, but when she did, it even startled him.

A definite big spender.

Jiang Lingxi didn’t think much of it; items like brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones were always considered more expensive in her mindset than other things. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be sayings like "Luoyang paper is as valuable as gold" in ancient times.

But for scholars, these are things that must be bought, no matter how expensive.

She didn’t think she bought a lot.

However, since this studio has purchase quotas for everything, it’s not like you can buy as much as you want.

The moment all the recording cameras were turned off, nearly everyone relaxed instantly.

Jiang Lingxi called Xu Ling’an and Lu Zhengzheng to turn back and fill out purchase forms and addresses. She really liked the fact that they would deliver to the door if you bought enough.

Lu Sen glanced at Jing Huai, full of zest, rolling his eyes not too subtly.

In the meeting yesterday, he thought this person was polite and gentlemanly, but after spending a day together, he saw through him—no wonder he was in the acting profession; he had fooled even him.

Plus the calligraphy he wrote before, showing that both the person and the writing had a flashy exterior but lacked substance inside.

He really looked down on him.

Lin Nuo briskly walked to his girlfriend, handing over a brush, "Alin, I made this myself."

"How nice, didn’t expect to learn a craft after appearing on this show."

"Yes, this time the show’s concept is quite meaningful."

Su Cheng carefully received the inkstone from his sister’s hand and examined it for a while before tucking it away safely, "Sis, you have a new inkstone. My sis is so amazing!"

Shen Huchen then approached Chen Weiwen, "Director, when are we heading back?"

He hadn’t forgotten what Brother Xiao Xia said last night—he should be able to meet his cousin today.

What if they return too late and his cousin had already gone to bed!

"We’re leaving right away," Chen Weiwen nodded repeatedly, "Once we return, let’s have dinner together in the TV station’s canteen, then you can all disperse."

"Can I skip dinner, I’m in a hurry to go home."

"Sure, it’s voluntary after all, but it will be quite late when you return, so the canteen has prepared dinner for you."

Shen Huchen patted his stomach and looked at the folding fan in his hand, "It’s okay, I’m not very hungry."

Sigh, just to see his cousin earlier, he’s really sacrificing a lot!