Now that things have come to this, Zhu Shengkang is directly confronting Ye Chen.

He simply didn't believe that a young man in his early twenties could have any impressive background!

A master, indeed.

hehe!!!

Just as Ye Chen was about to speak after hearing Zhu Shengkang's question, a leader from Tsinghua University's North American College suddenly spoke up:

"Professor Ye, is the 'Chen' in your name the same as the 'Chen' in 'hour' or 'time'?!"

Actually, when the leader of Tsinghua University's North American College first heard the name Ye Chen, he felt that it was somewhat familiar.

But he never imagined where he had heard of it.

It wasn't until Zhu Shengkang mentioned the word "master" that the leader of Tsinghua University's North American Institute suddenly realized what it meant.

He finally remembered.

ah?

Everyone present was stumped by the question posed by the leader from Tsinghua University's North American College.

Why did this leader suddenly ask such a strange question?

They didn't quite understand.

"It is the 'chen' in 'hour'."

Ye Chen nodded.

Even Ye Chen didn't understand why the leader was asking this.

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, the leader of Tsinghua University's North American College couldn't help but swallow hard.

Subsequently, this leader from Tsinghua University's North America Institute made a startling statement:

"Did you previously decline the position of vice president of the China Artists Association?"

The China Artists Association is the most prestigious art association in China.

Those who can join are the top artists in China, a group full of hidden talents, all true masters.

And this good friend of Tsinghua University's North American Academy is a member of the China Artists Association.

He had always wanted to join, but unfortunately he wasn't qualified yet.

About six months ago, or maybe longer, this friend told him something that he could never forget.

That is, a long time ago, the China Artists Association collectively voted to make an exception and invite a master named Ye Chen to become the vice president of their China Artists Association.

This position is extremely high; it represents the pinnacle of the Chinese art world.

If other artists got this position, they would probably be so excited that they couldn't sleep for days.

However, his friend told him that the master named Ye Chen had refused them.

Upon learning of this, the leader of Tsinghua University's North American College was shocked for a long time.

Later, because he was busy with work and the matter didn't concern him much, he forgot about it.

It wasn't until just now, when Zhu Shengkang used the word "master," that this leader of Tsinghua University's North American Institute suddenly remembered.

He declined the position of vice president of the China Artists Association?!

Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap!!!

They didn't mishear, did they?

In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on Ye Chen, and they were all incredibly curious.

Is this true?!

"Yes, I did refuse."

Ye Chen nodded slightly.

It's true, it's really true!

OMG!!!

Everyone was stunned by Ye Chen's calm and indifferent answer.

The vice president of the prestigious China Artists Association—what a high position!

A big shot they could never even dream of.

The result was that Ye Chen rejected such a prestigious position.

Are you kidding me?!

Of all those present, Zhu Shengkang was the most astonished.

It should be noted that he was not even qualified to join the China Artists Association.

But Ye Chen refused to take on such a high position as vice president of the China Artists Association.

Being invited by the China Artists Association to serve as its vice president means Ye Chen's strength is truly terrifying.

"Excuse me, Professor Ye, why did you decline the position of vice president of the China Artists Association?"

Finally, unable to hold back any longer, the leader of Tsinghua University's North American College asked the question that everyone was curious about.

"Actually, there's no complicated reason. It's very simple. When I received the invitation from the China Artists Association, I was already the vice president of the China Calligraphers Association."

“I’m usually quite busy. Being the vice president of the Huaxia Calligraphers Association already takes up some of my time. If I take on another association, it might interfere with some of my other things.”

Ye Chen gave a calm explanation.

It can only be said that the China Artists Association acted too late.

After hearing Ye Chen's explanation, everyone felt it was even more "outrageous".

Ye Chen was not only a painter, but also a calligrapher, and his achievements in calligraphy were quite remarkable. He was the vice president of the China Calligraphers Association.

It's unbelievable that Ye Chen has achieved so much at such a young age.

Moreover, he declined the offer simply because he felt that serving as the vice president of the China Artists Association might interfere with his work.

How indifferent he is to fame and fortune, how high his vision is, and how little he cares about this high and mighty position.

In fact, neither the China Calligraphers Association nor the China Artists Association brings together all the top masters.

Some of the top painters and calligraphers, who are indifferent to fame and fortune, declined the invitations they received, just like Ye Chen.

Everyone looked at Ye Chen with awe, and they all admired him greatly.

Standing still, Zhu Shengkang's face flushed red.

He just questioned why Ye Chen was some kind of master.

As it turns out, he was not only the vice president of the China Calligraphers Association, but also received an invitation to become the vice president of the China Artists Association.

Either of these two identities would qualify one as a "master among masters".

"Well, Professor Zhu, do you have anything to say now?"

Someone suddenly noticed Zhu Shengkang and asked him directly.

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to Zhu Shengkang.