Lu Jixiao goes without saying; he was a renowned official in China, and his achievements in the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting were truly admirable.
Jiang Qingyang is also a well-known bigwig in Lizhou, and is the biggest face of the Jiang family in Lizhou!
If it weren't for his lack of tact in dealing with people, which drew criticism from his family, he would have been the head of the Jiang family twenty years ago.
As for Master Hongyuan, he and Yin Zhixun are both big shots on the floating island and Mujin.
Although Lin Rui has achieved considerable success, there are not many things about him that are worthy of their attention!
piano?
Pop music?
What business is it of theirs!
They're not even from the same circle!
"I am fortunate to have the opportunity to appreciate Teacher Fusheng's landscape painting that blends artistic conception with beauty. I am somewhat lacking in music and chess. I wonder if Teacher Fusheng could offer some guidance?"
A handsome young man walked out.
The young man spoke in a somewhat broken Chinese language, his words neither humble nor arrogant, but his gaze held an unsettling provocation.
This young man was none other than Cangquan Zoe, whom they had met at the airport before.
"presumptuous!"
Some people couldn't help but shout and curse, but the number was not large.
Most of the contestants present chose to play it safe, or more accurately, they all adopted a wait-and-see attitude.
Although he didn't say it aloud, he had some doubts about whether Lin Rui was qualified to sit on the judges' panel.
Especially after learning that the judges' seats were secured through the efforts of the Xia family, it's hard not to question the Xia family's motives and even worry about whether there's a conspiracy behind it.
The contestants from Lizhou were only surprised and uncertain, but the contestants from Fudao and Mujin were getting restless.
According to the original rules, there were only four judges. As the host country, it was reasonable for China to occupy two seats. However, now that there is an additional judge from China, their situation has become extremely difficult.
Did they really believe in so-called fair competition?
That's bullshit!
After years of navigating the complexities of society, I've long since stopped believing in the so-called truth, goodness, and beauty found in fairy tales.
If the judges who are forcibly added are experienced and highly capable, they will accept it.
But now, he's a young man even younger than them, and his achievements aren't particularly high. At least to them, apart from his status as a piano master and that landscape painting that blends artistic conception, everything else is really quite ordinary.
If we put in some effort now, we might just be able to bring down this judge who cut in line!
Clearly, Cangquan Zuoyi's actions, even if not instigated by someone, were definitely the result of careful consideration.
Moreover, he was polite and courteous on the surface, and even asked for advice with the manners of a student. Even though many people present could see his true intentions, they did not feel comfortable interrupting.
Everyone stared intently at Lin Rui, eager to see how this young judge would respond.
"Regarding music and chess?"
Lin Rui looked at Cangquan Zoe with a slightly calm expression: "I can offer you guidance, but you must first let me know your strength. If you are too stupid, there is no need to give you pointers."
These words were hardly polite; in short, Cangquan Zuoyi was already blushing, not from embarrassment, but from anger!
"Then I'll perform a piece for the teacher."
Cangquan Zoe's gaze toward Lin Rui carried a hint of coldness.
"No need for that."
Lin Rui shook his head and said to the host, "Please bring me a pen, a zither, and a chess set."
At the same time, Lin Rui's eyes flickered slightly.
[Host has successfully purchased the skill book "Chess: Ultimate"...]
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