"This means the two gentlemen believe these four paintings are worthy of being exhibited," Tan Mo said. "After all, if the paintings are put on display for everyone to see and are truly not very good, it would not only bring shame upon Tan Jinyi, but also upon his teacher and uncle."

"After all, his teacher and uncle aren't unknown figures. They're both well-known and reputable, recognized masters," Tan Mo said. "Allowing their disciples and nephews to display substandard paintings is embarrassing for them. It proves that Mr. He Haoyan's teaching is not good."

"Since you've approved the hanging, it means you two gentlemen think these four paintings are up to standard," Tan Mo said. "Even two masters consider these works to be acceptable, yet you say they're just average. It seems your appreciation and artistic level have surpassed both Mr. He Haoyan and Mr. Dong Yanzhen."

"May I know your names? You must be leading figures in the painting world!" Tan Mo smiled and nodded, "How disrespectful."

How could everyone present, including these five middle-aged men, not hear the sarcasm in Tan Mo's words?

It's ironic that since they are not as good as He Haoyan and Dong Yanzhen, there is no need to talk about paintings that fully express their feelings.

Neither He Haoyan nor Dong Yanzhen said it was bad, so they said it was bad?

Then bring out the proof to prove that they are even better than He Haoyan and Dong Yanzhen.

However, it probably cannot be proven.

"Don't try to pin labels on us," the middle-aged man in the baseball cap said gruffly. "Just because he hung up his painting doesn't mean Mr. He Haoyan and Mr. Dong Yanzhen think it's up to standard. Maybe they're just encouraging him, maybe they're trying to get him to hear more honest opinions and stop him from feeling self-righteous!"

"Then tell me, what's wrong with it?" Tan Mo asked relentlessly, determined not to let these five people get away with it.

Just because you have a mouth, you say it’s bad means it’s bad?

You can't say for sure, that's fine.

It’s not that they don’t allow us to speak.

If it is really not good, you must accept it with humility.

But it was obvious that these five people were here to cause trouble.

Tan Mo can't be let off so easily.

The five people were indeed speechless.

They said it was bad only because those present were either lay fans or art students.

Anyway, no one is as professional as them.

So they said it was not good, and these people did not have the confidence to raise objections.

But now, this little girl, who was wearing a hat and whose face could not be seen clearly, kept asking.

Let them embarrass themselves like this.

Tan Jinyi waited and waited, giving them a few minutes.

Finally, the middle-aged man in the black coat said, "His brushwork is too immature and unsophisticated. It's not skillful at all."

Everyone: “…”

How can you tell this?

I can’t explain it, so I just found a reason!

"Yes, the lines are not good enough." said the man in the down jacket.

As for which line?

God knows which line it is.

After discussing all the opinions, he stood up.

He was wearing a baseball cap and although he wasn't wearing a mask, no one recognized him for a moment.

"You should be professionals as you can explain the painting style of this painting in detail." Tan Jinyi said with a faint smile.

"Of course." The man in the black down jacket raised his chin complacently. "We are all members of the Calligraphy and Painting Association and professional painters."

"Teacher Lin has held art exhibitions before." The man in the down jacket was referring to the man in the baseball cap.

"Teacher Chen is also a very famous painter. He has published many books on the art of painting." Teacher Lin, who was wearing a baseball cap, complimented Teacher Chen, who was wearing a down jacket.

"The other three are also very mature painters," Teacher Lin added. "Of course, the five of us wouldn't dare compare ourselves to Mr. He Haoyan and Mr. Dong Yanzhen, but we are certainly qualified to comment on their paintings."

"In terms of both experience and artistic level, I believe I am better than Tan Jinyi, a young man who has just come out of his career."

"No wonder you all recognized the way the wind was painted in this painting at a glance." Tan Jinyi said as if to compliment.

Although the five people did not understand Tan Jinyi's intention of standing up.

But now, listening to his praise, there doesn't seem to be any sarcasm in it.

Anyway, they didn't hear it.

Therefore, he gladly accepted Tan Jinyi's praise.

I feel that this young man might just be praising them sincerely.

The five of them held their heads high and chests puffed out, looking very contented.

"However, this painting uses more than one method to depict the wind," Tan Jinyi said. "The student just asked what color the wind was in."

"You said that wind can't be painted with color, only through reference," Tan Jinyi said, "but the wind in this painting does have color."

Tan Jinyi walked towards the painting.

The people who were originally standing in front of the painting also made way.

After Tan Jinyi walked to the front of the painting, he waved to the student who had just asked the question.

The student wasn't quite sure. He looked around before pointing his finger at his nose and saying, "Me?"

Tan Jinyi nodded, "If you are the one asking the question, then I am calling you."

The boy didn't know that standing in front of the painting was to talk about his feelings.

But he was still inexplicably nervous.

The boy walked closer.

Tan Jinyi pointed at the waterfall and said, "This waterfall uses a color palette of light cyan, light green, and a hint of sky blue. Furthermore, the depth of the cyan varies depending on the flow of the water. The water splashes out from the sides. Look here, the three outer layers are more obvious as they fly to the side. And these splashes don't just fall into the water and splash."

"Look, the splashes from the water are moving upwards. But this part," Tan Jinyi drew in the air, "is moving diagonally downwards. The downward angle on the outer part is even greater. This is the effect of the wind, blowing it outwards."

"If you have the opportunity to see a waterfall, you can carefully observe the difference between the water splashing around the waterfall and the water splashing back and the water splashing back after it falls into the water."

"Isn't this what I just said, using reference objects to make Ran feel the wind in the painting?" Teacher Chen sneered, "So, this is a trick. The wind in the painting can't be seen, but it's felt through the reference objects."

"I'm not finished yet." Tan Jinyi smiled and ignored him. Instead, he continued to talk to the boy, "Look at the colors in the blank areas again. You can start from the painted area and look at the intersection with the blank area. Can you see anything?"

The boy was a little confused, but then seemed to have discovered something, but he didn't dare to say it out loud for fear that he would say something wrong.

"Speak out, it's okay. No one has the right to laugh at a student seeking knowledge."