After the True Heiress Travels Back
Chapter 575: It’s Clearly Intentional Humiliation

Chapter 575: Chapter 575: It’s Clearly Intentional Humiliation

Could it be that the gift Yaoguang has prepared for him is really that...

Simplistic?

Zhou Danqing thought of this and became even more eager to see what the gift looked like.

Both of Zhou Family’s grandfather and grandson had affirmed Shi Yaoguang’s work, causing the person in charge’s heart to instantly sink.

Initially, he had thought of using Shi Yaoguang’s reputation as a fraud to get Zhou Danqing to help target Shi Yaoguang.

But now, even Zhou Minran had turned his back on him.

Looking at the painting, obviously more exquisite than the Lavender Fields, the person in charge nearly cried.

Now, all he could do was hope that Old Zhou, after seeing the gift prepared by Shi Yaoguang, would turn his back on her.

Who was Old Zhou?

His status in the Calligraphy and Painting Circle was unsurpassed.

There had never been anyone who dared to question him.

Wasn’t the gift Shi Yaoguang prepared for him just a mockery?

Thinking so, the person in charge confidently said, "Old Zhou, you treat Miss Shi as a friend, but she might not think the same."

"She’s clearly capable of creating outstanding art, yet deliberately prepared a child’s doodle as a gift for you, which is obviously a deliberate insult."

Zhou Danqing, upon hearing this, did not see any issue with it but instead gave the person in charge a look of surprise, "Whatever little friend Yaoguang wishes to gift me is her sentiment, what right do you have to point fingers at her?"

"Let me tell you this, with little friend Yaoguang’s reputation in the Calligraphy and Painting Circle, even if she simply draws a circle, it would be of more value than a piece you painstakingly crafted for an entire year."

"Do you understand what I’m saying? What little friend Yaoguang gifts is not important; what’s important is her sentiment."

The person in charge was at a loss for words.

Indeed, that’s the point, although it sounded somewhat...underwhelming, the fact remained.

Thinking along these lines, his mood instantly soured.

If Zhou Danqing didn’t take issue with Shi Yaoguang’s approach, the outcome he would face was bound to be unfavorable.

Considering this, he could only turn to Zhou Minran with a pleading look, hoping that Zhou Minran would lend a hand and speak up.

But, Zhou Minran paid no heed to his intentions at all.

He seemed still stuck in a daze, unable to snap out of it.

Now, the only one left who could help him was Shi Yiqing.

He anxiously looked towards Shi Yiqing, hoping she could speak a few words on his behalf.

Unfortunately, Shi Yiqing seemed not to grasp his intent and had no intention of speaking up for him.

Instead, she indifferently withdrew her gaze.

This made the person in charge feel even colder.

At the same time, he regretted all the more his earlier actions of confronting Shi Yiqing and Shi Yaoguang.

Had he known that Shi Yaoguang was more outstanding than Shi Yiqing, he would not have tried to please Shi Yiqing back then.

Now that he thought about it, Shi Yiqing’s painting wasn’t much either.

Was it not just a field of flowers?

Apart from initially finding it aesthetically pleasing, giving off a lifelike vibe, there wasn’t much more to it.

Yet, for someone like Shi Yiqing, he had made himself unpopular with everyone.

Thinking this, resentment towards Shi Yiqing began to smolder within him.

Shi Yiqing, however, could not care less about what this person in charge felt.

When there was something to be gained, she naturally didn’t skimp on showing a favorable face to others.

Once there was nothing left to use, she naturally couldn’t be bothered to put on an act.

Moreover, she was in a very bad mood at the moment.

She had thought that the painting by Shi Yaoguang was just that sunflower one, but who could have known, she also brought along a painting even superior to the sunflower.

You should know that her Lavender Fields can only secure a spot in C Zone among all the exhibition areas.

But Shi Yaoguang, she just lands the C position in A Zone on her first try.

This is nothing short of crushing!

Shi Yiqing’s heart chilled by half as a result.

Moreover, seeing Zhou Danqing’s attitude toward Shi Yaoguang, it was obvious they must have had a personal relationship.

Before coming here, Shi Ruhong had already educated her on the heavyweights of the Calligraphy and Painting Circle.

Zhou Danqing was one of those with considerable clout.

She had thought about trying to win over Zhou Danqing; if Zhou Danqing could take her side, she wouldn’t have to worry about her reputation not being loud enough.

But who would have thought...

Zhou Danqing and Shi Yaoguang had already hooked up a while ago.

For her, this was simply hellish news.

She didn’t even need to look to know that Shang Minghao’s face must be quite unsightly.

As she thought about it, she couldn’t hold back anymore and finally spoke up, "I think there’s something wrong with Mr. Zhou’s idea."

"What’s wrong with it?" Zhou Danqing asked with an appearance of being easy to talk to, not showing the slightest dissatisfaction even when questioned.

This gave Shi Yiqing the courage to continue. She immediately said, "Even if you recognize Shi Yaoguang’s painting, that doesn’t mean you should tolerate everything about her as a person, does it?"

"Just because she’s good at painting, does that mean we should ignore the flaws in her character?"

This...

Of course not.

Being good at painting is one thing, but flaws in character cannot be overlooked.

However...

Zhou Danqing narrowed his eyes, his tone containing a hint of inquiry, "By asking this, what are you trying to convey? Could it be that, in your view, Friend Yaoguang’s character is not good?"

Shi Yiqing nodded vehemently.

"That is indeed the case!"

She said vehemently, "You, Mr. Zhou, are highly esteemed and perhaps remain unaware of the outside world, not knowing the grudge between her and me—"

Before she could finish, Zhou Danqing interrupted her, "I know."

Hearing these three words, she was stunned for a moment before reacting with a look of disbelief, "You know?"

Zhou Danqing nodded, his expression somewhat helpless, "I indeed know."

"The reason I got to know her was precisely because of the animosity between you and her."

To be more precise, Shi Yaoguang’s paintings became popular because of Shi Yiqing.

Now for Shi Yiqing to say he knew nothing about it, that was clearly impossible.

Shi Yiqing was at a loss for words for a moment, struggling to think of a rebuttal.

"Perhaps you don’t have the full picture?" Shi Yiqing eyed Shi Yaoguang warily, "In front of you, she naturally wouldn’t speak well of me."

Just as she said this, she heard Zhou Danqing say, "She has also never spoken ill of you."

Shi Yiqing: "..."

What was she to say now?

Zhou Danqing was clearly siding with Shi Yaoguang!

She made one last attempt to struggle, "Even disregarding character, I think my painting is also not bad. Although I haven’t studied systematically, I believe that as long as you see it, your evaluation won’t be inferior to hers."

While speaking, she paused deliberately and showed a meaningful expression, "Besides, she hadn’t learned painting before, and I don’t think she can paint better than me."

Zhou Danqing’s expression became stern, and the profound aura around him dispersed in an instant.

"Are you suggesting that this Villager’s Painting isn’t hers?"

Shi Yiqing bit her lip, looking reluctant but as if she had no choice but to reveal the truth unwillingly, "I’m just expressing a reasonable doubt."

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