Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Gao Xueâs exhibition, which involved the plagiarism scandal and stepping on the Qiao family, had already been pushed to the cusp of the storm.
At this moment, with the support of a top master, the exhibition became more and more eye-catching. Gao Xue was so excited that she only fell asleep after midnight because many acquaintances had sent her messages.
They were either congratulating her or expressing their admiration for Joe and hoping that she would introduce them to him.
Iâve never seen these people being so friendly before. Are they here to curry favor with me now??Gao Xue sneered.
At this moment, how could she still remember that she had plagiarized all her works? Her mind was full of thoughts about how she was about to enter the international scene.
When the news about Joe was trending, Shi Fang immediately informed Fu Chen.
âThird Master, the Yan and Qiao families havenât made any moves yet. Now, another big shot has appeared to support her. What should we do?â
Fu Chen was sitting at his desk copying scriptures. Fu Xinhan was squatting beside his feet, as quiet as a chicken.
âBig shot?â His voice was as indifferent as usual, gentle but emotionless.
âItâs some international master. The organizer personally went to the airport to pick him up and has already posted the news photos. Heâs already trending, and thereâs a lot of discussion.â
Shi Fang was speechless. He had never seen such a shameless person. She snatched the fruits of someone elseâs labor and was still so high-profile. Wasnât she stabbing Song Fengwan in the heart?
âWhatâs his background?â
âIâll look for someone to investigate.â The news had just come out.
Not long later, Shi Fangâs phone rang. When he answered the call, he looked dumbfounded. âF*ck, Third Master, Iâ¦â
Fu Chenâs fingertips trembled, and the word he was writing became crooked. He frowned slightly and reached out to throw away the Xuan paper in front of him. âWhy are you so surprised?â
Shi Fang and Qian Jiang had been following him for a long time, but Qian Jiangâs temperament had become increasingly calm.?Why is he still so surprised when something happens? He hasnât improved at all.
âThat big shot was⦠picked up by Mr. Yan?â
Fu Chen looked up and then lowered his eyes. In a few seconds, he understood.
He didnât seem surprised as he dipped his brush in ink. âWhen I asked you to investigate Yan Wangchuan, do you remember talking about Old Master Qiaoâs disciples?â
It had already been a year. Shi Fang frowned and thought for a long time before suddenly realizing. âThereâs an orphan who has been overseas for more than ten years. This person isâ¦â
Fu Chen remained silent.
In the industry, Old Master Qiao was an eminent top master. Now that people wanted to pull him down from his pedestal and trample on him, foreign media even reported on this matter. A few days ago, the news had already spread abroad.
The organizer had probably spent a lot of money on publicity and hype. Even bystanders who had no interest in art design knew that something big had happened. How could Old Master Qiaoâs disciples not know?
Once it was proven that Gao Xueâs paintings were indeed plagiarized, what was waiting for herâ¦
Fu Chenâs lips curled into a smile.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âBut no one in the industry knows who his master is. Thereâs going to be a good show.â
Shi Fang was speechless. âThat Gao Xue even f*cking thought that heâs here to support her. I bet sheâs dreaming so beautifully that sheâs laughing in her sleep.
âThey even dared to release such news. How painful will their faces be later?
âSince Mr. Yan picked him up, he must be on Miss Songâs sideâ¦â
When Shi Fang thought of what would happen next, he was dancing with excitement.
Fu Xinhan had gotten up from the floor in fright when he heard him curse just now. When he saw his silly appearance, he sniffed.
He scared this dog.
He must be mentally retarded. Why is he so excited?
Fu Xinhan shook the fur on his body, lay down beside Fu Chenâs feet, and continued to close his eyes to rest.
***
On the day of the solo exhibition, at the World Arts Exhibition Hallâ¦
The design exhibition was scheduled to start at nine in the morning. Before eight, the entrance was already bustling with people. Other than some curious people who didnât have invitations, they were all media reporters.
The venue opened at half past eight, and the people holding the invitation cards entered one after another. The autumn sky was as blue as the deep sea.
It was a rare sunny day.
Gao Xue was dressed to the nines today and had specially rented a gown. It was autumn in the capital, so it was currently cool. She wasnât afraid of the cold and went out to greet guests barelegged.
She had been so excited that she had only fallen asleep after midnight last night. At this moment, her blood was boiling, and even the sharp autumn wind couldnât stop the hot blood in her heart. How could she care about whether she was cold or not?
Reason being, many esteemed guests were present today.
They were all big shots that she couldnât reach in the past. In todayâs society, not only did people compete with their abilities, but they also competed with their connections. If she could get close to these people, she could definitely enter high society.
The popularity of the invitations was very high. Those who could get their hands on them later were either rich or had connections. Not many people knew about this industry, and most of them went to join in the fun. There was no lack of famous business people and celebrities among them.
When He Shiqing arrived, President Qi personally went out to receive her.
âMiss He, our distinguished guest, please come in.â
He Shiqing was wearing a haute couture autumn gown of a certain big brand, looking elegant and gracious. She was already extremely beautiful, and today, she had specially dressed up, making her look dignified and exquisite, but not so much that she stole the limelight.
Her sense of decorum was just perfect.
As soon as she appeared, she became the focus of the media.
She was a socialite from a prestigious family. She was elegant and dignified, and she exuded these vividly.
âThank you.â He Shiqing nodded and smiled, her attitude gentle.
âLet me introduce you. This is Gao Xue.â President Qi smiled and introduced them. âTeacher Gao, this is the eldest young lady of the He Group.â
âTeacher Gao, Iâve heard so much about you.â He Shiqing was poised and didnât put on any airs.
Gao Xue shook her hand uneasily, her palms sweaty. He Shiqing was a top socialite in the capital, and she usually couldnât come into contact with such people.
âI wish you success on your solo exhibition.â
âThank you, Miss He.â Gao Xue was flattered. She didnât expect such a famous young lady to speak and do things without any arrogance.
He Shiqing wasnât here for her at all. She had heard that the Jing family had asked for an invitation, so she wanted to âmeetâ Jing Hanchuan.
This person usually didnât go out at all. Sometimes, even when he went out, it was mostly for private occasions or to go to Fu Chenâs Yunjin Prime Manor. Yunjin Prime Manor had a vicious dog, so no one dared to go.
When she entered the exhibition hall, there were various design drawings and paintings displayed on the walls, and many people were already looking at them and discussing them.
âThis way, please.â Someone led her to another spectator stand.
There was a special extension stage here. Later, Gao Xue would give a speech here and display some works that she had yet to publicize. It could be considered a small-scale press conference.
âMiss He, please have a seat.â
He Shiqingâs seat was in the second row. The people in front were all masters in the industry, and behind them were people from prestigious families in Beijing and some media outlets. These art pieces were clearly priced, and the organizer had arranged seats according to the purchasing power.
He Shiqing looked at the seats without batting an eyelid. The seats were all labeled with names. She didnât see the Jing familyâs seats, but she saw the Yan familyâs.
The Yan family and the Qiao family are in-laws. Now that the whole thing has developed into this, theyâre still here to join in the fun?
Soon, it was almost nine oâclock. He Shiqing couldnât see the person she wanted to see, so she lost interest in watching the exhibition.
The guests watching the exhibition entered one after another. The entire exhibition hall was wrapped in gorgeous and exquisite crystal lights. The stage even used modern technology and a specially set-up enormous screen to facilitate the audience in the back row to see the works.
He Shiqing noticed that there were two media outlets in charge of live broadcasting. The entire exhibition didnât look like an art exhibition but like a performance show.
âWhy donât I see Joe? Isnât he coming?â
âI saw his seat. They publicized that the master would definitely come. It canât be a lie, right? Iâm looking forward to seeing whether Yan Wangchuan will come.â
âThe Qiao family is involved in the plagiarism scandal and implicated the Yan family too. Tskââ
âUp until now, the two families havenât even dared to say anything. This likely confirms the matter of plagiarism.â
âI still donât believe it. Iâve interacted with the Qiao family before, and theyâre not that kind of people.â
âI also donât think the Qiao family plagiarized. I feel that there must be a lot of things we donât know.â
â¦
The controversy about whether the Qiao family plagiarized never stopped.
***
At nine oâclock sharpâ¦
The exhibition officially started, and Gao Xue slowly walked onto the stage with a few people from the organizer. Today, in order to promote the exhibition and build momentum, they had specially invited some media outlets to attend. Whenever the camera lights flashed, Gao Xue felt that she was the protagonist.
âHello, everyone. I am Gao Xue. Thank you all for coming to see my exhibition today. As a newcomer in the design world, getting everyoneâs affirmation is my goal.
âTo be able to stand here today, Iâve always been very nervous. I know that I still have many shortcomings, and I hope to receive everyoneâs criticism and corrections through this exhibition.
âBeing able to hold a solo exhibition is every designerâs dream. Today, I can stand here not only thanks to the seniors and masters for their appreciation and love for me but also thanks to President Qi. Everyone has helped me realize my dream.â
â¦
All her words were polite and official. Gao Xue seemed very excited, and her voice was slightly trembling. Under the spotlight, she seemed to be the only protagonist.
All eyes were on her.
In the far corner of the stands, Jing Hanchuan had already arrived. He lowered his head to look at his watch.?Why isnât the main character here?
Hearing this woman speak, he felt a little nauseous.
The Jing family members looked at their impatient Sixth Master. âSixth Master, are we leaving early?â
âThereâs no hurry,â Fu Chen said. The two elders of the Fu family would be coming too. Even if the Qiao family didnât come, the Fu family wouldnât let this woman off. It was better to wait a little longer.
At this moment, someone suddenly said loudly, âMr. Yan is here.â
Everyone looked back simultaneously. Yan Wangchuan was wearing a well-ironed suit, and the buttons of his white shirt were meticulously buttoned up to his collar. He looked smart, capable, and reserved.
He had few expressions and looked extremely cold.
The first thing Gao Xue saw was Song Fengwan walking beside him.
She didnât deliberately dress up. She was wearing a simple, long sweater dress that revealed her fair and tender ankles. Even though she didnât deliberately dress up, she still looked ethereal and revealed a bright and alluring beauty.
The people of Yuncheng had commented that she was as beautiful as peaches and plum blossoms, and when she moved, she could cause cities to fall.
This wasnât an exaggeration at all.
He Shiqing narrowed her eyes and looked at Song Fengwan. Song Fengwan was young and had a sense of exuberance, which was something she already lacked at her age. Even though she was low-key, she still exuded a flamboyant aura.
âHeâs finally here. I thought Mr. Yan wouldnât come today.â
âHis daughter is beside him. Sheâs the granddaughter of the Qiao family now, right? She still dares to show her face in public at a time like this. Sheâs really brazen.â
âI wonder if theyâre here to watch the exhibition or what? There will definitely be a good show later.â
â¦
Gao Xue clenched the microphone tightly and calmed herself down through constant urging.
But her gaze suddenly met Song Fengwanâs. Her phoenix eyes were slender and dangerous, as cunning as a foxâs, and seemed to see through her.
âMr. Yan, this way, please.â The organizer naturally didnât know about these things behind his back and even greeted Yan Wangchuan with a smile.
âWanwan, sit here.â Yan Wangchuan gestured for Song Fengwan to sit first. From beginning to end, he was gentlemanly and considerate.
Jing Hanchuan leaned against the back of his seat, crossed his legs, and drank hot tea in a relaxed manner.?Is this Fu Chenâs future father-in-law?
Itâs obvious that heâs not someone to be trifled with.
âNext, we will be showing the exhibition pieces. The works weâre displaying are all works that have never been shown beforeâ¦â The organizer continued smoothly.
The first painting that came out was âMaguâs Life Offering Illustrationâ. The composition was exquisite and different from ordinary paintings. There were many drawing techniques that had not been used before added to it, making the entire painting look simple yet modern. Even when young people saw it, they liked it.
Many people in the industry were amazed.
Song Fengwan stared at the painting. Her pupils constricted, and her eyes turned cold.
âActually, Iâve spent two years creating this painting. Itâs a design with a rare ancient painting styleâ¦â Gao Xue introduced with a smile.
Everyone watched as the works were introduced one by one until the last exhibit.
Before Gao Xue could speak, a noise came from the audience.
âTeacher Gao, are these drawings really your original creations?â
Jing Hanchuan was already getting bored when he heard this voice.?Fu Chenâs little wife is directly going down to tear her apart??His lips curled upâ¦
The show is finally beginning.