After the True Heiress Travels Back
Chapter 576: Obviously Unscientific

Chapter 576: Chapter 576: Obviously Unscientific

"Reasonable doubt?"

Zhou Danqing immediately raised an objection, "I want to know, how do you define ’reasonable’ in this context?"

Facing his expression that was set on getting to the bottom of this, Shi Yiqing thought carefully before speaking, "She only claims that the painting is her work, but has never painted in front of others, which is obviously unscientific."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Minran couldn’t help speaking up for Shi Yaoguang, "Every painter has their own habits, and I don’t see anything wrong with her way of doing things."

"As long as her painting is good, whether it’s painted in front of others or not, it’s not important at all."

Shi Yiqing’s face immediately looked displeased, "How can this not be important? What if she exploited this loophole, claiming she didn’t want to paint in front of others, but in fact she used a ghostwriter?"

Not to mention that using a ghostwriter is in itself a taboo, Shi Yiqing saying so indicated her familiarity with the matter.

There’s another more practical point.

If the paintings that Shi Yaoguang presented were done by a ghostwriter, then...

Why would that ghostwriter want to remain a ghostwriter?

Wouldn’t he prefer to reveal his identity and become a renowned painter?

How could someone capable of painting something like "Rural Dwelling" be mediocre?

Such a person, do you think would choose to be a ghostwriter?

There’s only one conclusion.

It’s impossible!

If there really were a ghostwriter, the paintings produced would inevitably bear strong traces of craftsmanship.

Any painter capable of developing their own style would disdain to do such things.

To put it bluntly.

The benefits one can reap by attributing their work to themselves far outweigh those of being an obscure ghostwriter.

No sane person would do this.

If we must talk about someone who isn’t sane...

Then, I’m sorry.

A person who isn’t normal, even if they wanted to be that ghostwriter, wouldn’t be able to create paintings that could gain widespread fame.

All the conditions are laid out here, no matter how you assemble them, it’s impossible to piece together any evidence that Shi Yaoguang used a ghostwriter.

Which means, Shi Yiqing’s suspicions are very unreasonable.

Shi Yiqing herself also had some thoughts; she knew she shouldn’t think that way, but she couldn’t help it.

Because, this was her only chance to turn things around.

However...

The truth is what it is, it doesn’t change because of anyone’s thoughts.

All of Shi Yaoguang’s paintings were done by her own hands, and she even had evidence of this.

She had recorded the entire process of her painting on video.

Shi Yiqing didn’t expect her to have this move, and was extremely frustrated inside.

She also knew that she was basically beyond saving now.

Without any hope left, she looked at Shang Minghao pleadingly, hoping that Shang Minghao would give her one last chance.

Unfortunately, Shang Minghao was not prepared to give her a chance.

Upon confirming that the "Rural Dwelling" was painted by Shi Yaoguang, he turned and left.

Seeing this, Shi Yiqing hurriedly followed.

She didn’t know where Shang Minghao was going, and she didn’t dare to stay behind alone, for fear that Shang Minghao would no longer want her.

Shi Yiqing’s departure, besides completely disheartening the person in charge, caused no impact whatsoever on Shi Yaoguang and the others.

After that, the art exhibition went exceptionally smoothly, and Shi Yaoguang’s "Rural Dwelling" received unanimous praise.

After this incident, the art circle would have one more genius painter who people delighted in discussing.

In fact, earning everyone’s consensus was just an appetizer.

After the exhibition ended, Zhou Danqing received the painting that Shi Yaoguang had gifted him from the staff.

When he first heard from Zhou Minran that the painting prepared by Shi Yaoguang was nothing more than a child’s scribbling, he doubted whether Zhou Minran was exaggerating.

It was only after seeing it with his own eyes that he realized Zhou Minran had not wronged anyone.

However, he did not feel any dissatisfaction with this, although he did not know what Shi Yaoguang’s intention was in giving him such a painting, it was, after all, Shi Yaoguang’s sentiment.

He took the painting home that very day.

"Hang this painting up."

Zhou Danqing directed Zhou Minran, asking him to help hang the painting on the wall.

Zhou Minran was very reluctant to comply, "Grandpa, have you gone mad?"

"I admit, Shi Yaoguang is indeed a very talented painter, but the painting she gave to mother is mediocre, and even..."

Zhou Minran tried not to say anything too harsh, but he was very resistant to hanging the painting.

Zhou Danqing, on the other hand, saw nothing wrong with the painting.

"Although this painting is not as exquisite as ’Rural Dwelling’, it also has its unique charm."

Zhou Minran rolled his eyes, "Grandpa, please do tell, where is the unique charm of this painting?"

"If you can convince me, I’ll hang it up."

As he spoke, he looked disdainful, "If there is really something about it that makes it worth a second look, then I don’t mind enshrining it and offering incense to it every day."

Despite his words, Zhou Minran wasn’t worried that he would need to offer incense to a painting.

Because he believed that the old man couldn’t make any sense out of this sunflower.

The grandfather and grandson were confronting each other on the first floor when Zhou Weiran, who was upstairs with the baby, heard the noise and brought the child down.

Zhou Weiran was Zhou Minran’s elder brother, holding a five- or six-year-old girl in his arms.

The girl was quiet in his embrace, her eyes vacant, as if she were living in another world.

In those empty eyes, not even a trace of emotion had ever appeared.

Upon seeing the little girl, Zhou Danqing and Zhou Minran stopped talking almost in unison.

Even though they knew the girl wouldn’t react, they couldn’t help but lower their voices for fear of disturbing her.

Zhou Weiran also noticed the situation between the two and immediately asked, "Grandfather, what are you and my little brother discussing?"

At the mention of this, Zhou Minran huffed.

He pouted and complained to Zhou Weiran, "Brother, come make a judgement."

Zhou Weiran was puzzled, "About what?"

Zhou Minran told Zhou Weiran about what had happened at the art exhibition that day and concluded, "Brother, tell me, did I do something wrong?"

As he spoke, he moved the painting that was facing away from Zhou Weiran around, pointing at the large sunflower on it and said, "This one!"

"Just this one! How could she do this?"

Zhou Minran was still speaking when he heard a soft, mushy voice say, "fafa..."

At first, he didn’t realize what had happened and continued to complain endlessly about the thoughtlessness of Shi Yaoguang’s gift, but then he suddenly looked with a stunned expression at the girl in Zhou Weiran’s arms, who was reaching out to touch the painting.

"Did Mianmian just speak?"

He asked the question with great uncertainty.

He even thought he himself had gone mad, otherwise how could he believe he had heard his little niece speak? It should be known that the little niece was...