I felt utterly humiliated today.
I'll never be able to hold my head high in this circle again, so I might as well go all the way and make sure I achieve what I came here for today.
Thinking of this, Li Tai sneered, "Ye Bai's art exhibition dares to sell an admission ticket for an astronomical price. What makes him so special? Just because of those few eye-catching works? Hmph, throughout history, many masters whose masterpieces have been passed down have lived impoverished lives and only gained fame after their deaths. They were mostly proud and clear-headed. A painter like Ye Bai, who is obsessed with money, is unique in history. I would rather risk being infamous for eternity than let his mask be torn off."
His powerful and resounding speech, coupled with his current heroic spirit, truly elevated his original embarrassment to the level of a warrior embodying justice.
Many of the guests actually had complaints about the price of today's admission tickets.
Simply because she liked Ye Bai's work and wanted to see it for herself, plus she was not short of money and her vanity was overflowing due to the scalpers, she bought the admission ticket without hesitation, just like a woman buying luxury goods.
The reason for the current complaints is that after waiting for a long time, hoping to see Ye Bai in person, they were told that he would not be showing up at all.
Extreme disappointment led to resentment.
"That's right. Although we really like Ye Bai, the admission tickets for his art exhibition are priced so high. Isn't he just treating us like韭菜 (a metaphor for being exploited)?"
"I originally thought that spending so much money to come here would make the trip worthwhile if I could see Master Ye Bai in person, but it turns out that Master Ye Bai didn't even come. I'm really disappointed."
"Although it was wrong for Li Tai to sneak in with fake tickets, his integrity is admirable."
Hearing the surrounding chatter, Bai Qianmo subconsciously looked towards Elder Tang.
The old man's emaciated face showed no trace of remorse.
Even she thought the admission ticket price was outrageous.
However, as the most famous and representative exhibition hall in China, the Tang Family Exhibition Hall is frequented by internationally renowned figures.
For example, a certain pianist, a certain internationally renowned symphony orchestra, or a display of treasures from a certain dynasty—like a painter entering an exhibition hall—Ye Bai is currently the first to do so.
Considering Ye Bai's popularity, this price isn't really too outrageous in the capital.
After all, with a limit of 150 admission tickets, only the wealthy and powerful can get in; who would care about the price of a handbag?
However, with Li Tai's outburst and Ye Bai's absence, everyone felt disappointed and resentful.
Thinking of this, Bai Qianmo's clear eyes turned and she looked at Li Tai, who was displaying an arrogant and righteous expression.
"Li Tai, are you trying to ride on my master's coattails?"
She called Li Tai by his name directly, and did not treat him as a senior.
How dare he, a painter with some domestic fame, stand up and slander Ye Bai, an internationally renowned painter? What is he after?
There must be a reason behind every person's motivation.
Anyone who can reach Li Tai's status in the cultural circle would be hard-pressed to believe they don't have some brains.
Moreover, he is the vice president of the Imperial Capital Painting Association, so he must be a person with some brains and cunning.
Upon closer reflection, the only benefit he gained from coming to slander Ye Bai's work was instant fame.
One is a young painter in China, and the other is a master with international renown.
After this art exhibition ends, Li Tai, who slandered international masters, will soon become well-known and discussed both domestically and internationally.
His fame naturally rises like bamboo, step by step. Although he will be criticized and ridiculed by many of Ye Bai's fans, there will definitely be some people who don't like Ye Bai's works who will speak up in his defense.
It's impossible to please everyone. Even if Ye Bai's works are internationally renowned, there will always be people who don't support or appreciate this style of painting. Moreover, she is creating a new school of painting techniques.
Therefore, as long as someone gets involved with Ye Bai, even if they are an enemy, they can quickly gain popularity.
Thinking of this, Bai Qianmo understood everything.
When Bai Qianmo exposed his truest thoughts on the spot, Li Tai's heart skipped a beat, his heartstrings tightened, and a look of vigilance flashed in his eyes.
This little girl is quite clever; she actually figured out his intentions.
No, I absolutely cannot let this girl steer the conversation towards me trying to ride on Ye Bai's popularity.
Otherwise, the image you've just built up will be shattered.
"Hmph, how laughable. Do I need to ride on his coattails? I, Li Tai, would never stoop to that level, because I've never truly admired his work."
Bai Qianmo smiled gently and nodded approvingly.
"It's common for artists to be arrogant. They think their paintings are profound and rare masterpieces, and they look down on other styles. It's normal. With your personality, there must be many painters you look down on, right? Why did you choose to stick with Ye Bai?"
Li Tai's expression changed slightly.
That brat, she's always digging traps for him to fall into.
Everyone looked at him with suspicion.
"Li Tai is aloof and rather arrogant, but he must have some skills to be able to serve as the vice president of the painters' association. Although he thinks highly of himself, he has never spoken ill of other painters. Why is he so fixated on Ye Bai?"
After Bai Qianmo said that, some people understood the implication.
"Bai isn't trying to ride on Ye Bai's fame because of his popularity. Even if he gets criticized by millions of people, it's still a form of going viral, isn't it?"
Everyone suddenly understood.
An "I see" expression.
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