I’d Like to Introduce My Wife

Chapter 34: Not Ugly, You’re Beautiful

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“In the past, perhaps, but not anymore,” Qiao Boyue suppressed her jealousy and began to formulate a plan. “Master, on the day of the competition, there will be representatives from Hua City and even Chairman Qin himself. Do you think that this painting will be able to get you into the National Art Association?”

Chen Yusheng was momentarily taken aback, but he quickly understood Qiao Boyue’s intention. She wanted him to claim the painting as his own. He remained silent, neither agreeing nor objecting.

“Just as you said earlier, it’s impossible for a university student to paint this. As the Vice Chairman of the Jingcheng Art Association, people would trust you more than they would trust a university student,” Qiao Boyue continued. “The Arts Festival will be live-streamed nationwide. If you publicly accuse the person of plagiarizing your work on the spot, you will be in the limelight with increased popularity. Perhaps, you might even gain Chairman Qin’s favor with this painting.”

Chen Yusheng felt tempted. He had done similar things before.

“Does your classmate have any connections or background in the art community?” Chen Yusheng cautiously inquired.

Qiao Boyue shook her head. “None.” What background could Shen Jing possibly have? In the world of Chinese art, she was virtually unknown, and before this, Qiao Boyue didn’t even know Shen Jing could paint Chinese paintings.

“I see,” Chen Yusheng nodded. If she had no connections, then it was her own fault for being bullied.

Qiao Boyue smiled. The show was about to begin.

…

Soon, it was the day of the Arts Festival. The photography, traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy, and other competitions were scheduled for the afternoon. The submissions had been handed in three days prior, so the afternoon was reserved for the awards ceremony. The morning was dedicated to singing and dancing competitions.

Shen Jing had initially planned to arrive in the afternoon, but she had an opening speech, so she had to be there in the morning as well. She casually put on a white shirt and a jacket before heading downstairs.

In the living room downstairs, Fu Linyuan and Mu Sinian were sitting on the couch.

“Shen Jing, aren’t you giving the opening speech at the Arts Festival today?” Mu Sinian, taken aback by Shen Jing’s appearance, exclaimed, “You’re going on stage like this? Shouldn’t you at least change into a pretty dress and put on some makeup? At the very least, wash your hair?”

Shen Jing’s hair had not been washed, so she had tied it up into a bun, revealing her beautiful features.

Shen Jing raised an eyebrow and looked at Fu Linyuan. “Do I look ugly like this?”

Fu Linyuan replied, “Not ugly, you’re beautiful.”

Mu Sinian was speechless. “Even if you were to wear a sack, he would still think you’re the most beautiful woman in the world.”

Fu Linyuan ignored Mu Sinian and said to Shen Jing, “Let’s have breakfast first, and later I’ll take you to school.”

Shen Jing asked, “Isn’t the company busy today?”

Fu Linyuan replied, “Hmm.”

Hmm, my foot! Mu Sinian was rolling his eyes in disbelief. Unlike him, Fu Linyuan was a workaholic. The company had a bunch of important matters waiting for him to handle. Didn’t she see that Fu Nan wasn’t there? He was sent to the company early in the morning to deal with things.

After finishing breakfast, Fu Linyuan and Mu Sinian accompanied Shen Jing to school. When they arrived at the school, there were only twenty minutes left until the art festival began. Fu Linyuan and Mu Sinian went to sit in the audience seats in the front, while Shen Jing went backstage. Chen Qin saw her and anxiously exclaimed, “Hey, little troublemaker, you finally came. Don’t be nervous later, just perform steadily.”

Shen Jing nodded.

“Shen Jing, good luck.” The class monitor happened to pass by and made a gesture of encouragement to Shen Jing. She was helping backstage today, responsible for logistics support.

Shen Jing nodded and looked at the class monitor thoughtfully.

…

Outside, Qiao Boyue had also arrived.

“Sister Qiao, it’s not you giving the opening speech today?” Someone who knew Qiao Boyue passed by and struck up a conversation with her. “Can that Shen Jing’s English compete with yours? The teacher just wanted to please the principal by giving the opening speech opportunity to Shen Jing because she knows the principal.”

Qiao Boyue’s expression wasn’t too good. She didn’t want to discuss this topic with others, and the person talking to her noticed Qiao Boyue’s displeasure and didn’t dare to continue.

Qiao Boyue looked around aimlessly and suddenly saw someone. Her eyes lit up, and she walked over with some excitement. “Grandfather Mu!”

Old Master Mu was looking for Shen Jing and smiled superficially when he saw Qiao Boyue.

“Grandfather Mu, did you come specifically to see me? Thank you.” Qiao Boyue was delighted. Although Old Master Mu usually didn’t seem to like her much, she didn’t expect him to come personally to cheer her on!

Old Master Mu replied, “What? I’m not here to see you.”