1201 Elder Tao Succumbed (1/2)
The general that was Facing a Fake War!
When the crowd heard this, a wave of discussion arose.
”This dude's criticism is really blunt. Now that I've seen at Master Tao's painting, it really does have an obvious flaw!”
”Yeah! If he had not said it, none of us would have seen it! Master Tao's general in this painting is drawn very well, but without the real enemies, the whole painting lacks substance, leaving it without grace or charm!”
”I know, right? It's just like how Xi Yang-Yang must be paired with Hui Tailang; Ultraman against the beasts! Without one, the other is nothing! Without the enemy in it, the painting looks a little lackluster!”
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Almost everyone agreed with Chen Xiaobei's criticisms.
But Lu Changwei refused to admit defeat, and hardened his heart. ”So what if you're right? Everyone knows master Tao's skills! You keep talking about how Master Tao is an amateur! You're basically slandering him with every chance you get!”
A deafening silence fell in the room. It was apparent now that Lu Changwei refused to let Chen Xiaobei off the hook!
”First of all, I was criticizing this painting! Not Master Tao himself! This painting is drawn with a layman's level. It doesn't mean that every painting of Master Tao's is!” Chen Xiaobei retorted. ”I believe that all these years, Master Tao's successes are due to his many excellent works along the way! It might be difficult to say that this painting is elegant but this alone does not represent all of Master Tao's lifetime's work! You are just putting words in my mouth! Are you in any way attempting to tarnish my name or Master Tao's?”
”I…” that very moment, Lu Changwei's tongue failed him.
”Wow! This kid has a sharp tongue!” laughed Qin Luoshu, sounding delighted. ”He basically killed two birds with one stone!”
”What two birds-one stone? What are you talking about? Didn't he just refute Lu Changwei? What else did he do?” Wei Ruilong asked.
”That's one! But he also said that this painting is not worthy to be displayed up here!” Qin Luoshu laughed, ”Think about it! Everyone knows that this painting is not worthy! How can Lu Changwei have the nerve to give this to the grand elder?”
”Oh! No wonder!” It finally dawned on Wei Ruilong. ”This kid really is quite incredible! Not only did he shut Lu Changwei up, he even crushed him! Now that this painting can't be given away, the title 'rich fool' will surely stick to him like glue! Haha…”
”6,000 medium-grade Spiritual Stones down the drain. What an idiot! Haha…” laughed Qin Luoshu.
The two of them had been victims of Lu Changwei's bullying, but seeing the tables turn put them in a good mood.
On the other side, Miao Yiyue looked at Chen Xiaobei thoughtfully. ”This guy really is quite something! I won't be able to see him anymore, unfortunately!”
Meanwhile, on the stage.
Chen Xiaobei cracked Lu Changwei a smile and asked, ”Do you have anything to say? If not, then bye bye!”
”Stand there!” Lu Changwei now turned an ugly shade of purple. ”Master Tao… Say something! This idiot is slandering your good name! Are you not going to defend yourself?”
Tao Qianli shook his head, and looked up quickly as if he had just been pried from his deepest thoughts. ”No, I don't. This young man is right… In fact, I need to thank him for his correcting me!”
”What?!”
Lu Changwei's expression was that of shock and horror.
Tao Qianli was supposed to be exasperated, asking to challenge Chen Xiaobei. Instead, he was thankful to Chen Xiaobei?!
Lu Changwei felt as if he was on the verge breaking down.
Tao Qianli himself did not mind the critic, what about him? Even if he had a thick face, he could not afford to lose so much skin!
”Alright. Since everything is settled, let's not bother ourselves with it anymore! The auction must go on! Everybody, settle down!” spoke Dong Xiaowu putting an end to the squabble!”
”Please, let's not fight anymore! Young Master Dong rarely makes a trip here so let us not rain on his parade!”