strictlysupreme Chapter 185 The Reasons Why Lin Chen Is Hated
Chapter 185 The Reasons Why Lin Chen Is Hated
Lin Chen never expected that he had just created a random alternate account and kept it anonymous.
This was discovered by the state media.
Their report even featured a nine-square grid of their own work.
He also highly praised his talent in painting and calligraphy, calling him a rising star in the arts.
This report was jointly created by a central media outlet and the China Calligraphy and Painting Association.
It was immediately reposted by the Longguo Calligraphy and Painting Association account after it was published.
Then it was reposted by many well-known figures in the Chinese art world.
As time went on, Mo Yingchen's fame naturally exploded.
Fortunately, only the alt account of Mo Ying Chen Guang was exposed.
As for Mo Yingchenguang's true identity, although there are many speculations online, no one has connected him with this year's top scorer in the college entrance examination.
So at first, Lin Chen thought his life wouldn't be affected.
But he was clearly celebrating too soon.
On August 16th, Lin Chen and Cai Hua set off for the airport to participate in the National Youth Art Competition held in Beijing.
On the way, the two were chatting and laughing at first, but suddenly Cai Hua said, "Lin Chen, you must win first prize in this competition!"
Lin Chen was taken aback for a moment, then smiled wryly and said, "Teacher Cai, I heard that top experts from dozens of provinces and cities across the country will be participating this time? You have too much confidence in me, don't you?"
"Otherwise what? How many of those top masters in the country can receive praise from the bigwigs of the central media and calligraphy and painting associations? If you don't win first prize this time, I'll be ashamed for you!"
"..."
Lin Chen was both amused and exasperated.
"Teacher Cai, you already know?"
"Yeah, I just didn't expect you to become a content creator. You didn't even tell me. I was the one who suggested this idea to you, right? I didn't expect to find out until I read the news!"
Cai Hua patted Lin Chen on the shoulder: "I know you're using a fake name to hide your identity and keep a low profile, so you'd better do your best this time and not try to fool me like last time! If you don't get first place, I'll expose your identity!"
Lin Chen looked helpless once again.
It seems that Cai Hua not only knew his own identity, but also noticed that he had held back his strength in the last competition.
Upon arriving at the airport departure hall, as soon as the two appeared, people greeted Lin Chen.
"Lin Chen! You really are going to participate in this competition too!"
During the last competition in Jinling, Huang Jue, who had been relegated to second place for a long time because of Lin Chen, waved and greeted Lin Chen.
Upon hearing his words, many people in the hall looked at Lin Chen.
Many of the faces are familiar, as they are contestants who have achieved rankings in competitions in Nanjing.
Upon seeing Lin Chen, they all stood up and greeted him.
Last time in Jinling, Lin Chen won first place in five events.
Which of the contestants present wouldn't recognize this top dog from Dongjiang Province?
"Hello everyone!"
Lin Chen greeted him with a smile, then found an empty seat and sat down with Cai Hua.
However, others clearly did not want to let him off so easily.
Huang Jue was the first to step forward.
"Lin Chen, I lost to you last time. Let's settle this once again in the competition in Beijing."
"And I!"
"Me too!"
"I was careless last time! I've been practicing until late every night for the past two weeks to prepare for this. I'm sure I'll beat you this time!"
The other contestants who won second prize also issued challenges to Lin Chen.
It was as if Lin Chen had become the big boss in their eyes, and a group of people wanted to team up to challenge him.
"Okay, okay, I wish you all the best!"
Lin Chen smiled, completely ignoring these immature teenagers.
Last time I held back and you still couldn't beat me. This time, Cai Hua forced me to go all out. If you still win, then I've been cheating for nothing.
"Lin Chen, it seems you're quite hated!"
Cai Hua laughed from the side.
Lin Chen's lips curled into a smile: "Teacher Cai, do you know why people hate me?"
"Because you beat them?" Cai Hua guessed.
"No, it's because I'm more handsome than them!"
"Tch! You shameless brat!"
Cai Hua rolled his eyes, looking at him with disdain.
Amidst laughter and conversation, the group boarded the plane and flew directly to Beijing.
Meanwhile, it wasn't just Huang Jue and his defeated opponents who had their eyes on Lin Chen.
Contestants from all over the country have also set their sights on Lin Chen, who is said to be participating in this competition.
"It's said that a top athlete from Dongjiang Province is coming to participate this time. He swept five first-place awards in the Dongjiang Province competition half a month ago!"
"You're kidding me! Five first-place finishes? Is Dongjiang Province really that bad? One person's energy is limited; how could they possibly win five first-place finishes?"
"Whether it's true or not, you must not let your guard down!"
"Don't doubt this result. It's said that Old Su was one of the referees in that competition!"
Amidst everyone's suspicions, Lin Chen and his group arrived in the capital.
Similar to the competition in Dongjiang Province, this national calligraphy and painting competition was also held at a school.
Moreover, it was held at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Tsinghua and Peking Universities, which are known as the art circles of China.
When Lin Chen arrived at the competition information booth inside the art academy, a beautiful woman immediately recognized him.
"Lin Chen! You really did come to participate in the competition?"
"Miss Su Yao? What are you doing here?"
Lin Chen looked at the beautiful woman in front of him with surprise, never expecting that she was Su Yao, whom he had met once in the East China Sea.
“I… I study at the Central Academy of Fine Arts and I’m here as a volunteer. Please come with me.”
Su Yao looked at Lin Chen with a smile on her face, her big, watery eyes containing a very clear meaning, which even Cai Hua could see at a glance.
Girl, I understand you, it's just a pity that you don't seem to have much of a chance...
Su Yao led Lin Chen and Cai Hua toward the teaching building, chatting with Lin Chen as they walked.
"Lin Chen, I've followed your Mo Ying Chen Guang account too! Your calligraphy and painting skills are really amazing!"
"Can you keep this a secret for me? I don't want anyone to know that Mo Ying Chen Guang is me."
"Why? Are you that good? The art world needs not only skill, but also reputation. Mo Ying Chen Guang is famous now. If everyone knew that you were Mo Ying Chen Guang, your value would be incredible!"
I still prefer to keep a low profile.
"Oh, don't worry, I'll keep it a secret!"
Su Yao answered without the slightest hesitation.
After that, she first led Lin Chen to the registration point to register, and then led him around the various competition venues.
After visiting all the places, Lin Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Su Yao's enthusiasm was a bit too much for him to handle.
"Wow? You're done touring so quickly?"
Seeing that everything had been arranged, Su Yao felt that time had flown by too quickly.
"Lin Chen, would you like me to take you to see other parts of the school?"
"No need, we still need to find a hotel to stay in."
Lin Chen quickly waved his hand.
Einstein's theory of relativity was indeed correct.
When he was with Chen Xiaoxiao, he always felt that time flew by.
But when I'm with other girls, time seems to pass incredibly slowly.
Hearing this, Su Yao had no choice but to lead them back to the information booth at the school gate, and then watch Lin Chen and Cai Hua leave.
"Su Yao, did you just have a crush on someone? When did you become a volunteer?"
Near the information desk, several girls surrounded Su Yao, laughing and joking as they asked her questions.
"I've already fallen for someone else!"
Su Yao said frankly, "I came here today to wait for him!"
"Wow! You really are..."
"Sister Yao, tell me quickly, who is that person? He's actually made our Sister Yao fall for him!?"
Su Yao glanced at everyone and said, "He... I've only met him once, but I knew he was coming to participate in the competition today, so I waited here for him."
"My God!"
"Our school beauty, Su Yao, has also fallen in love at first sight?!"
"If the boys at school find out, they'll kill that kid!"