After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows
Chapter 534 - 525: It’s an Invitation, Not a Visit

Chapter 534: Chapter 525: It’s an Invitation, Not a Visit

Cao Xinyan and Jiang Xiyu originally watched with their own intentions, but when they actually saw the person, their feelings were complicated to the extreme.

Jiang Xiyu was extremely shocked, mixed with an indescribable jealousy, and had an impulse to rush forward and shatter the harmonious scene before her.

Though Cao Xinyan’s emotions weren’t as intense, she too felt a surge, with a wave of acid churning inside her.

She was truly from an artistic family; her grandfather was the president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association, and her parents were also well-known figures in the art world, having been immersed in art since childhood for countless times.

After gaining some prominence on the internet due to her artistic background and a bit of talent, she had sparked a bigger ambition to enter the entertainment industry!

She thought that with her unique and proud family background, she could quickly establish herself in the entertainment circle just like she did online.

However, after truly entering the industry, she realized how reckless her decision had been.

The greatest obstacle standing in the way of her goals was this actress named Jiang Lingxi.

Jiang Lingxi shot to fame in the small circle of calligraphy and painting with "Inheritance of Calligraphy and Painting."

In this way, her original plan to create a talented woman persona on similar programs was thwarted.

After all, if the results weren’t good enough and made for comparisons, it would undoubtedly be tragic.

Even if the results were decent, people would say she’s picking up on others’ wisdom.

She couldn’t tolerate this!

Thus, she had to continue emphasizing her family background, as there would always be ordinary people curious about and yearning for her level.

But she still felt unwilling.

Cao Xinyan even secretly investigated Jiang Lingxi’s family background. Her parents were mere businessmen and went bankrupt a few years ago. How could such a background, which was inferior to hers, block her original path?

Yuan Hui, the old man who always had a black face, was surprisingly so amicable to Jiang Lingxi. Thinking about how this old man used to lecture her, the dissatisfaction of being treated differently immediately surged up.

By the time Cao Xinyan regained her senses, she found herself standing in front of Jiang Lingxi, who was about to drink tea, right in front of the cameras. She quickly composed herself and said, "Hello, Teacher Jiang, I’m Cao Xinyan. Nice to meet you."

Jiang Lingxi looked at the young woman who suddenly introduced herself and glanced at the following cameras.

Even though she anticipated being filmed once the screen opened, she didn’t expect a guest to come over and greet her so formally. Rendered speechless for a moment, she resigned herself.

Whatever may happen, happen!

She nodded slightly and responded simply, "Hello."

Cao Xinyan, initially intending to back down, was provoked by Jiang Lingxi’s somewhat overly casual tone, making her determination vanish instantly, "I have seen Teacher Jiang’s paintings in the program, and I admire your style. But having only seen them on screen, I could only feel a fraction of the charm. I wonder if I could take this opportunity today to ask for some guidance from Teacher Jiang?"

Though she spoke tactfully, even the straightforward Yuan Hui sensed the underlying tension, not to mention everyone else around.

The audience in the live stream enjoyed the spectacle.

[Cao Xinyan is bold, gotta give a thumbs up!]

[Is Cao Xinyan unhappy that Jiang Lingxi gained fame in calligraphy and painting first? After all, with this girl’s debut build-up, it’s obvious she’s also trying to establish a talented woman persona to become famous.]

[I’ve seen Cao Xinyan write and paint in the live stream before. She’s indeed good. As expected from an artistic family. Jiang Lingxi’s performance on the show was also great. I’m quite eager to see both beautiful young ladies compete on the same stage.]

[I’ll just say it, let’s see them clash, take up the pens, and clash!]

...

Momentarily, even the bullet comments about ’meeting Mr. Shen’ got pushed to the bottom.

Even the program director watching from behind couldn’t help but exclaim, "Well done!"

He didn’t mind if the show had gone a little off track. He only knew that more viewers tuned into the live broadcast now.

But before Jiang Lingxi could reply, Yuan Hui frowned and spoke, "Xinyan, aren’t you guys filming now? Xiao Jiang was invited by me specifically today. You’re asking for guidance without asking me first?"

Cao Xinyan was confident. She had assumed that Jiang Lingxi would likely not refuse on camera, or it would seem cowardly.

But she hadn’t expected that Jiang Lingxi was specifically invited by Yuan Hui.

She had always thought Jiang Lingxi came to visit Yuan Hui.

The others around and the audience in the live stream couldn’t help but be amazed at this revelation.

There’s a bit of difference between making a voluntary visit and being specially invited by the Vice President of the Calligraphy and Painting Association.

[Jiang Lingxi does have something to her, specially invited by the Vice President of the Calligraphy and Painting Association. How much clout does that take?]

[Did Cao Xinyan rushing in for guidance end up humiliating herself?]

[The success of her seeking guidance isn’t guaranteed.]

[Mr. Yuan should agree; we want to see this!]

Cao Xinyan could easily guess that the viewers watching the live stream were likely eager to see more than just her leaving.

She could only brace herself and continue, "Then Grandpa Yuan, could I borrow Teacher Jiang for a while? I really want to ask her for some guidance."

Yuan Hui shook his mustache and looked at Jiang Lingxi.

Jiang Lingxi raised her eyes to look at Cao Xinyan, then glanced at Jiang Xiyu and the other guests with expressions filled with ’watching a good show,’ "Aren’t you here at the restaurant to eat? Seeing me and demanding guidance right away, is that polite?"

Although her tone lacked anger, it seemed she was merely curious.

Yet she directly pointed out two points everyone had overlooked.

This was a restaurant, a place to eat.

Interrupting someone having a meal abruptly, especially without something urgent, is inherently impolite.

Before Cao Xinyan, looking embarrassed, could explain, Jiang Lingxi had already picked up the teacup from the table again, "You want to seek guidance from me, but I believe I also have the right to refuse."

[That’s serving tea to see a guest out.]

[Though it’s a bit disappointing not to see the competition, Jiang Lingxi’s response here is quite satisfying. This actually makes Cao Xinyan seem a bit self-important.]

[Since she was refused, why hasn’t she left yet? Coming from a traditional artistic family, she should understand the concept of seeing a guest out, right?]

Naturally, Cao Xinyan knew the rule. It was just that Jiang Lingxi’s unexpected response had left her flustered, leaving her no time to react.

It wasn’t until a guest behind her quietly tugged on her arm did she manage to recover, her face flushed as she bid farewell.

Even Jiang Xiyu, unhappy with no show to watch, could only follow the other guests further inside.

It wasn’t until they turned a corner that she quickly glanced back, only to see Shen Yunqing drape the coat hanging on the screen over Jiang Lingxi, which stung her eyes.

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