Dalif was also somewhat dissatisfied; this was his exhibition, and at that moment, someone was causing trouble at his exhibition.
"Yangyang, get up first. There must be some misunderstanding here. Let's talk about it slowly when we get home." Qin Huai'an had great patience with his grandson.
He was extremely dissatisfied when he heard the news that Qin Yang had failed to be selected. Those people had taken money, yet they couldn't even handle this simple matter! And that Dalifu, forget about giving him gifts, we couldn't even get a meeting with him!
"No, no, I want my painting on it! I don't want to see this painting! Take it down! Get someone to take it down right now!"
Qin Yang sat on the ground, throwing a tantrum. Feeling the gazes of the other onlookers, even Qin Huai'an, with his old face, felt somewhat embarrassed.
"Yangyang, be good, Grandpa will take you to the amusement park, okay? I'll buy you your favorite fried chicken." Qin Huai'an didn't even care about his cane, and squatted down shakily to take Qin Yang's hand.
"Grandpa is a big liar, a big liar! You said I would get first place, you said it! Big liar grandpa, grandpa is a big liar, waaaaah."
Qin Yang flung Qin Huai'an's hand away.
The farce between the grandfather and grandson drew considerable dissatisfaction, especially Qin Yang's words, which raised doubts about the fairness of the competition.
Qian Yixuan whispered Qin Yang's words in Dalifu's ear, causing Dalifu's expression to change drastically.
Before he could even step forward, a small figure rushed out first.
"What are you crying for? It's so noisy! What are you trying to do? Who do you think you are, just going to leave like that?" Tang Li stood in front of Qin Yang, looking down at him with full confidence and without the slightest fear.
Dalif looked at Meng Wan, who shrugged innocently, still holding Meng Zhiyao's hand.
Meng Zhiyao looked at Tang Li with worry. Although Meng Wan had agreed, he was still afraid that Tang Li would suffer. After a moment's internal struggle, Meng Zhiyao let go of Meng Wan's hand, ran over, and stood beside Tang Li.
Tang Li glanced at Meng Zhiyao, who was almost a head shorter than him, and silently shielded him with his hand, hiding him behind him.
He does look like a good older brother.
Watching this scene, Meng Wan felt a strange sense of relief. Tang Li, who used to be a loner and full of malice, had actually learned to protect those around him.
Dalif tried to stop the farce, but Meng Wan stopped him. She simply touched her lips together, and Dalif left.
"Aren't you afraid Tang Li will be bullied if you just let him run out like that?"
“The little devil isn’t the type to be bullied. Besides, do you think I’m dead?” Meng Wan crossed her arms and watched the scene with great interest.
Children should handle their own affairs. If outsiders interfere, that's a different story.
Qian Yixuan shook his head helplessly, smiling indulgently, but ultimately said nothing, staying by Meng Wan's side and watching this scene unfold.
Meanwhile, Qin Yang looked up upon hearing Tang Li's words. Qin Huai'an also looked at Tang Li, unable to recall where he had seen him before. But he couldn't worry about that now, and could only stand up with the help of his cane.
After finally managing to stand still, she tried to pull Qin Yang up as well, but he shoved her away.
"Who are you?!" The tone was far from friendly; in fact, it could be described as extreme displeasure.
"What a coincidence, I don't know you either."
"My name is Qin Yang. You don't even know me?" Qin Yang stood up, head held high, his arrogant demeanor causing people to frown.
"Knowing someone as rude as you would lower my standards." Tang Li crossed his arms and faced Qin Yang, who was two years older than him. Not only was he not shorter, but he also had a more imposing presence.
"Who are you calling rude!" Qin Yang's face turned red.
"Whose child are you? I think your parents are the ones who lack manners to raise you like this!"
"You old man, making a scene in the exhibition hall with your grandson and you think you're civilized?" Tang Li didn't care who the other person was. He was used to being lawless and wouldn't be afraid or back down just because the other person was an adult.
Qin Huai'an never expected to be choked by a little child. His old face turned red, and he angrily banged his cane on the floor.
"And what did this painting do to offend you? If you're not as skilled as others, go back and practice for a couple more years. Are you trying to make a scene here because you want everyone to know that you tried to bribe the judges, but it still didn't work out?"
Tang Li looked a little dumbfounded, but his logic was clearer than anyone else's. He had clearly heard Qin Yang's words, and without even guessing, he knew what Qin Huai'an had done.
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Qin Huai'an's face darkened.
"What nonsense am I talking about? Didn't your grandson say it himself? Could it be that your grandson has become senile like you so quickly and has started talking nonsense too?"
Tang Li looked up at Qin Huai'an, his eyes not flinching at all.
"You!" Qin Huai'an couldn't argue, and raised his hand to strike. Meng Zhiyao was startled and pulled Tang Li over without thinking.
Tang Li didn't know where Meng Zhiyao, who was usually weak and powerless, got such strength. Perhaps he didn't expect Meng Zhiyao to suddenly pull him, but he was actually pulled and fell directly into Meng Zhiyao's arms, where he was held in Meng Zhiyao's arms in a protective manner.
Tang Li was startled and opened his eyes, only to see Meng Zhiyao with her eyes tightly closed and her body trembling.
Tang Li pursed his lips, his expression somewhat complicated, but mostly worried.
"Are you alright, Tang Li?" Meng Zhiyao opened her eyes, her hands trembling uncontrollably.
Tang Li straightened up, shook his head, and placed his hand on Meng Zhiyao's arm, momentarily unsure who was supporting whom.
The expected slap did not fall; Meng Wan coldly shook off Qin Huai'an's hand.
"Tang Li, take Yao Yao to rest for a bit." Meng Wan didn't even turn her head, her eyes fixed on Qin Huai'an.
The latter felt uneasy under her gaze, and Qin Yang also sensed that something was wrong with the atmosphere. He dared not throw a tantrum anymore and obediently stood behind Qin Huai'an.
When Qin Huai'an came to his senses, he realized that he had been intimidated by a little girl, and he became even angrier.
Tang Li noticed that something was wrong with Meng Zhiyao and knew that he was thinking about those bad things. Without delay, he took Meng Zhiyao's hand and led him to a quiet corner.
At this moment, most of the onlookers had gathered here.
"Old Master Qin, you're so arrogant! You don't dare admit what you've done, but you get angry and even want to hit someone just because a child exposed you? You're really getting more and more like a madman!"
Meng Wan's words carried a hint of anger.
"Meng Wan! It's you again!" Qin Huai'an's face was gloomy. Having been humiliated time and again, he was no less angry than Meng Wan.
"Since you have so much confidence in your grandson's painting, you might as well just put it here! Let's see if Dalif has misjudged it, or if someone has tried to bribe the judges and is now causing trouble out of spite!"
"What evidence do you have that I bribed the judges? Who knows who might have been the one bribing them!"
Qin Huai'an retorted, unaware that he had already fallen into Meng Wan's trap.
Qin Huai'an's words clearly confirmed that someone had indeed bribed the judges in order to win the competition and secure a spot in the exhibition!
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