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Chapter 333 Jiang Lingxi Stands Up to Xu Qingmei

Chapter 333: Chapter 333 Jiang Lingxi Stands Up to Xu Qingmei

Detailed brushwork is extremely time-consuming. After finalizing her concept, Qian Yaya calmed her mind, refusing to be distracted by the gazes from the audience, and decisively put her pen to the paper.

Shen Huchen had also begun mixing his desired colors, his expression focused and earnest.

This made Jiang Lingxi, who stood motionless between them with a VR headset on, seem somewhat out of place.

The audience waited patiently for a moment, but seeing others around them gradually begin to work, they finally couldn’t help but start whispering.

"What is Jiang Lingxi doing? Planning to wait an hour before starting? Using the same old trick again is getting stale."

"Could it be she doesn’t know what to draw? Choosing third could mean picking something simpler, but she insisted on the grandest scene of mountains and rivers!"

"Let’s just look forward to the amateurs, after all, amateurs can’t really compare to professionals."

The drawing paper was spread flat on the table, and at first, the audience could only see the guests’ movements.

It wasn’t until the aerial camera took position that everyone saw the drawing paper before the guests on the big screen.

Some had already applied colors, some had sketched fluid lines, and then there was one left blank!

Even those initially attracted by the looks now impatiently turned their attention away.

They didn’t go through all the trouble of getting seats just to watch a wooden beauty standing on stage daydreaming with a VR headset.

In the judges’ seats.

Xu Qingmei raised a hand to touch her chest and gracefully stood up.

Others, hearing the movement, turned to look.

"You are all veterans of the calligraphy and painting world, while I’m just barely at the threshold," Xu Qingmei smiled at those looking over, "While everyone’s creations are just getting started, let me go on stage to observe how things are going."

There was nothing wrong with what she said, after all, the host had mentioned earlier that the judges could become invigilators at any time to monitor the guests’ creations and their state.

As she moved, someone in the audience immediately noticed Xu Qingmei’s actions.

"Xu Qingmei is walking onto the stage!"

"The first invigilator is making a grand entrance. I hadn’t noticed until now, sitting at the table—what a bold and striking outfit! Though personally, I think Jiang Lingxi’s set looks better."

"But isn’t Xu Qingmei’s dress a little off for today’s show?"

"Who cares if it matches? As long as it’s beautiful!"

"By the way, does Xu Qingmei know anything about painting?"

"She probably knows a bit. But the reason the show invited her is probably more about her personal influence. Xu Qingmei doesn’t participate in many variety shows, so when the episode airs, her fans will definitely support it. Others might have high status in the art world, but even combined, their fan base can’t match a fraction of Xu Qingmei’s!"

"Speaking of which, I’m more curious if Mr. Shen has a social media account. I’m a fan of good looks; I want to follow him now!"

"I just searched, nothing came up!"

"What a pity!"

In the corner, the conversation subtly shifted.

Xu Qingmei’s target from the start was Jiang Lingxi, but she couldn’t let it be obvious, so she began with Lu Sen, who was first in line.

Lu Sen was focused on preparing his brush when suddenly a strong fragrance wafted in, making him unable to hold back a loud sneeze.

Xu Qingmei, almost sprayed by the saliva: "..."

Li Wanxuan, who had been tormented by the perfume smell for days, saw Xu Qingmei’s frozen expression and covertly coughed.

She hoped Xu Qingmei would stay on stage longer, so her nose could suffer a little less.

Before Xu Qingmei could clearly see what was on Lu Sen’s paper, seeing his stance ready to sneeze again, she quickly moved to Qian Yaya’s side.

Though lively and fond of collecting autographs in daily life, Qian Yaya was completely focused when dedicated.

Watching her draw lines, even with Xu Qingmei standing beside her, Qian Yaya showed no pause or tremor.

Nor did she stop to acknowledge her.

Pursed her lips, and after a few seconds of symbolic standing, Xu Qingmei turned her attention toward Jiang Lingxi, still absorbed with her VR headset, her eyes carrying a subtle gleam, and walked over in her high heels.

Just as she stopped in her tracks, Jiang Lingxi coincidentally pressed the pause button on the VR headset.

She removed the headset and turned to look over.

This glance, indifferent and calm as though she had anticipated her coming all along.

Successfully made Xu Qingmei swallow back the words she was about to speak.

She tousled her hair, "I see everyone else has started. Ms. Jiang, you haven’t begun. Are you still brainstorming?"

Her voice, tinged with slight doubt, carried through the microphone to everyone in the recording hall.

Li Wanxuan, who had just relaxed her brows, furrowed them again, "Didn’t the host mention if the judges could speak during invigilation to disrupt the guests’ creations?"

"Well, they didn’t."

"But it’s clear that during creation, especially while conceptualizing, one shouldn’t be disturbed."

Xu Qingmei’s words, on the surface, seemed innocuous, but bringing up others’ progress publicly created anxiety, especially now.

Just hoping little Jiang wouldn’t be affected by Xu Qingmei’s remarks.

The biggest taboo in painting is impatience.

Shen Yunqing’s gaze was icy.

He trusted that Your Majesty wouldn’t be swayed by someone like Xu Qingmei, but her petty actions were annoying.

Soon, He Assistant, who was juggling several tasks simultaneously, received a message prompting from his boss: "How’s the investigation going?"

Though it seemed like a casual inquiry, He Assistant felt uneasy.

He sensed a bit of impatience in it.

Not sure what Xu Qingmei had done during the recording to displease the boss, but the pressure was on him.

After cursing the woman in his mind, he didn’t delay in replying: "Don’t worry, boss, we’ve got a lead."

"Good, expedite it!"

"Yes, boss."

Jiang Lingxi wasn’t aware that Shen Yunqing was investigating Xu Qingmei. Facing the eye before her, which bore a hidden challenge, she resisted the impulse to brush the person aside and suddenly signaled the manager at the stage edge.

This gesture left everyone, including the host, momentarily stunned.

"Does Jiang Lingxi have something to say to me?"

"Yes, I have a question. During the judges’ patrols, is it permissible for them to interfere with the guests’ creations at will?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yunqing’s expression softened.

Xu Qingmei’s smiling face visibly stiffened.

The audience erupted into gasps.

"Wow, going head-to-head!"

"I really didn’t expect Jiang Lingxi to do that. I thought she’d respond with excuses about not being ready or being prepared to start, but she directly questioned the host’s handling of Xu Qingmei’s actions!"

"Doesn’t this seem disrespectful to seniors? In the entertainment world, she’s nowhere near Xu Qingmei, yet she dares to insult her in front of everyone!"

"But it’s still a show. Everyone’s earnestly creating, and suddenly interrupting like that really isn’t great. What if someone had an inspiration that got interrupted—who’s to blame? Without Jiang Lingxi’s questioning, I wouldn’t have realized the timing of Xu Qingmei’s comment was indeed off!"

"Hearing you say that, I also..."

"Suddenly feel a bit sympathetic for Jiang Lingxi. The original scene she chose was difficult enough, and now she’s delayed..."

"If her work turns out lacking, I won’t critique her too harshly."

"Is it a lighting issue? I feel Xu Qingmei’s face is a bit dark!"

"That’s probably not just a feeling!"

"Uh..." The host raised the microphone, pondering on how to respond, meeting Xu Qingmei’s warning glance beside Jiang Lingxi, evidently wanting an affirmative response, making her torn.

Fortunately soon, a clear voice from the judges’ seat rescued her, "Absolutely not, this is beyond doubt. Ms. Xu, you overstepped!"

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