Published at 29th of December 2020 06:45:05 AM
Chapter 1222: 1222
Everyone was actively discussing about Wen Xinya, who had clearly proved herself to be worthy of winning the title at the gala today . She had also shown herself to be actually talented and not just a sham .
Wen Xinya also gained a better reputation because of that .
Xia Ruya had a sullen expression on her face . Although Wen Xinya had received plenty of attention, it was all part of her scheme . However, Wen Xinya performed better than she had expected, thus making her feel like everything was out of her control . It was as if there were now plenty of uncertainties in her plans .
On the other hand, she may have intentionally planned for Wen Xinya to win the title, it was rather difficult for her to accept that fact when it actually happened . Wen Xinya showcased her outstanding talents and became the subject of everyone’s envy . Everyone got jealous of her too . Yet… Xia Ruya did not enjoy the same attention despite having been Old Mr . Mo’s granddaughter in the past too . It was as if she was nothing compared to Wen Xinya .
She did not wish to see Wen Xinya enjoying so much glory . However, she repeatedly tried to comfort herself by telling herself that this was all part of her plan and that Wen Xinya would end up in a pathetic state afterwards .
On the other hand, Lin Yingxin began to feel incredibly stressed because of Wen Xinya’s impeccable performance . Neither she nor Xia Ruya had expected that Wen Xinya would be so proficient and talented in playing the zither, chess, and calligraphy . Most talented individuals were only masters of one or two of the four arts .
That meant Lin Yingxin had to be better than Wen Xinya in at least three to four arts in order to completely undermine her . Otherwise, all of their efforts would have gone in vain .
However, Lin Yingxin was only good at playing the zither and calligraphy was her second-best talent . Although she had spent quite some time and effort in calligraphy, her calligraphy style which was the same as Du Ruoxin’s, lacked vigor and dominance compared to Wen Xinya’s . Hence, she had already lost the upper hand in calligraphy .
Another talent of hers was the art of brewing tea .
However, she was only 50% confident of performing well in those three arts .
At this point, she had no choice but to carry on with the plan . She could only hope that Wen Xinya would lose to Ye Feiyu in this round and bank on the toxic effects of jimsonweed .
At this moment, the owner of Boya Pavilion said, “Master Yue, stop keeping us in suspense . Tell us who the winner is!”
Stuck in a dilemma, Master Yue said, “I’m not keeping everyone in suspense . It’s just difficult to decide on a winner because the styles and vigor of both calligraphy pieces are equally good . ”
Everyone gasped in shock after hearing his unexpected answer .
Although none of the audience concluded a winner either, they were all gravitating towards Ye Feiyu . After all, the Mo Family and Ye Family were on par with each other in terms of foundation and background . Besides, Ye Feiyu had been taught intellectual arts by her family since a young age and hence, had a better foundation than Wen Xinya, who had only started a few years ago .
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However, they dared not voice their opinions because of Wen Xinya’s reputation and status .
Yet, the judge actually said that they were equally good in calligraphy . Clearly, they were all greatly taken aback, for Wen Xinya had only been learning from Old Mr . Mo for a little more than three years!
Three years and she could already become on par with Ye Feiyu . How amazing .
As soon as the owner heard his remark, she said, “Master Yue is the only judge who’s proficient in calligraphy . Yet, he can’t even deduce a winner . In that case, it’s really difficult to judge who the winner is . ”
As soon as the owner said that, everyone looked at Wen Xinya in a different light . Could it be that Wen Xinya was really a gifted talent?
Ye Feiyu laughed and said, “Dear judges, I have a suggestion . Since you can’t decide on a winner, why don’t we judge according to our natural talent? After all, talent is the deciding factor of one’s competency in calligraphy . It’s very important too . ”
Wen Xinya knew that Ye Feiyu was just trying to let her win . Her purpose of going on stage was also to give Wen Xinya a little push . Hence, Wen Xinya was extremely touched .
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The owner of Boya Pavilion laughed and said, “Sounds like a great idea . I approve . ”
The judges agreed .
The heiresses agreed as well .
Master Yue laughed and said, “Since everyone agrees, we’ll just use that as an excuse . According to what I know, Miss Wen has only been practicing calligraphy for less than four years . Yet, she’s already as good as Miss Ye . She even has a dominant style . Clearly, she has put in a lot of effort . Hence, I declare that Wen Xinya wins . Does anyone have any objections?”
Ye Feiyu immediately said, “I started learning calligraphy since I was eight years old and it’s already been ten years . Xinya has only been learning calligraphy for four years and yet, she’s already accomplished so much . She definitely has more talent than I do, so I have no objections . ”
The owner said, “Master Yue’s comment is valid . I don’t have any objections, either . ”
Since the key personnel did not have any objections, everyone else naturally did not too . Actually, everyone was shocked by Wen Xinya’s talent and hence, felt that the comment was reasonable .
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Meanwhile, Wen Xinya was also well aware that the reason for her rapid progress in calligraphy was her passion for calligraphy in her previous lifetime . Although she did not learn it through a proper channel, she would practice it during her free time and Xu Zhenyu would also give her some pointers . Another reason was also she had been given lots of tips by Old Mr . Mo, Old Mr . Zhong, and Si Yiyan, all of whom were masters of calligraphy . Besides, she had also made up for her shortcomings by practicing with her arm raised in the air .
Strictly speaking, she had already lost to Ye Feiyu because she lacked foundation and to her knowledge, Ye Feiyu was the best in history studies and not calligraphy .
Lin Yingxin did not expect Wen Xinya to win yet another round . Extremely agitated, she said, “Miss Wen, I didn’t expect that you’d be so talented in playing the zither, chess and calligraphy . You really live up to your nickname of a talented girl . It seems the rumors that had been going around about you being a sham, are just false . ”
Although her words were pleasant, there was a tinge of disturbing animosity in her tone .
Everyone could tell her displeasure and hurriedly turned to look at her . No one missed the haughty expression on her face and they were all disappointed in her attitude .
It seems Lin Yingxin was the one who had been keeping up a pretentious front, not Wen Xinya .
After hearing her words, Xia Ruya cursed her in her head for being so intolerant . Afraid that Lin Yingxin would foil her plans, she said, “Miss Wen really is talented, especially in those arts . How awe-inspiring . Now that you’ve already competed in three of the four arts, there’s only one left . Miss Wen, would you allow me the honor of having a showdown of painting with you?”