Chapter 1758: Being So Long-Winded Will Get You Disliked

"I'm not joking. I've seen the strange expression on Ping Ge's face when he looks at you; it's clearly jealousy!"

Xie Wanyi shook his head; clearly, he did not accept such a judgment.

He also said, "Ping Ge has been by Li Shu's side for many years and practically watched me grow up. What do I have that's worth him being jealous of?"

"There's plenty! You're younger than him, more handsome than him, more talented than him, and your future is limitless!"

"Heh, if one is only in Wuyou Hall, what kind of future is there to speak of?"

"But you've already left that cage and gone to the new world outside. What you control is something he can't get!"

"Then how do you know that the things I value are things he would even look at?"

Xie Wanyi did not want to continue this topic.

After breathing lightly, he brought up something else: "Help me keep an eye on the West Hall Master and news from Li Shu's side."

"Don't worry."

"You also need to be careful; don't let anyone scheme against you."

"Tch, they want to scheme against me? They'd need to cultivate for another hundred years!"

"With your careless personality, that won't do."

"Got it, got it. You, being so long-winded, be careful your girlfriend finds you annoying!"

Whether Jiang Motian finds him annoying or not, Ling Yu does not know.

In any case, Ling Yu found him annoying.

He hung up the video call directly.

Xie Wanyi revealed a helpless smile.

Once the smile faded, he gently pursed his lips again.

Today, inside the Art Gallery, the crowd was surging and very lively.

And the reason it was so popular was not because of an exhibition of a certain painter's work, but because several small lectures were being held here.

As one of the keynote speakers, Jiang Motian arrived at the scene twenty minutes early.

Then... she was shocked by this sight!

Jiang Motian had only prepared things related to her speech and had not paid attention to the promotional situation.

But thinking about it, she knew that for a small lecture, it was impossible for there to be many people.

As a result, those densely packed people really gave her a fright.

When Jiang Motian appeared, those people were still staring at her in unison...

It really made one's scalp tingle!

Fortunately, she adapted quickly and spoke her prepared speech confidently and calmly.

After the speech ended, she even received enthusiastic applause.

Jiang Motian smiled faintly and waved to the audience, then walked down from the side.

The curator was standing there, and upon seeing Jiang Motian, he praised, "The speech was very brilliant!"

"You flatter me. It is because you prepared well that the lecture is so popular."

"Hey, this is mainly thanks to Mr. Zhang. Otherwise, I wouldn't have the ability to attract so many people."

"Are you talking about the Mr. Zhang who just won an award?"

"Exactly."

Jiang Motian became interested and said with a smile, "Then I must stay and listen too!"

As she spoke, she looked toward the audience seats.

Because it was a public welfare lecture, there were no tickets.

Everyone who came early could choose a good seat.

They could leave after listening.

But the people who came today were basically all here for Mr. Zhang.

Therefore, very few people left.

There were even new people arriving constantly.

Under these circumstances, it was impossible for Jiang Motian to find a good seat.

If things went poorly, she would only be able to stand and listen.

The curator had just heard Jiang Motian's speech.

At this moment, he did not forget to offer two compliments: "I just looked at the feedback from below; everyone went from curiosity at the beginning to being completely won over by your charm later on. Little Jiang, you performed well!"

Jiang Motian withdrew her gaze and then smiled: "There were still imperfections."

"What?"

"If I had known there would be so many people and the distance would be so close, I would have put on proper makeup."

"Heh, you look fine just like this; like a lotus rising from clear water."

The curator was praising her sincerely.

After all, for someone like Jiang Motian, she looks appropriate whether she wears light or heavy makeup.

That appearance is more than enough to enter the entertainment industry.

However, before the curator's praise could be fully spoken, he was called away by someone.

And Jiang Motian prepared to find a corner to listen to the lecture as well.

While walking along the edge, Jiang Motian still hoped to run into Xie Wanyi.

She had told Xie Wanyi that she had a lecture today.

Although she had not explicitly invited him, deep down, she still hoped Xie Wanyi would come.

Now it seems...

Sigh!

Just as Jiang Motian sighed softly, someone walked up behind her.

Jiang Motian noticed that tall, large shadow, felt a surge of joy in her heart, and immediately turned around.

But she did not see the person she had been expecting.

Instead, it was a young man she did not know.

The young man's build was somewhat similar to Xie Wanyi's.

However, he was very simple and honest; seeing Jiang Motian turn around suddenly, he was even startled.

After rubbing the back of his head, he said somewhat shyly, "Hello, Miss Jiang. I just listened to your lecture and thought it was brilliant."

Jiang Motian tried hard to suppress her disappointment and then said decorously, "Thank you for your appreciation."

"I really agree with the content you discussed earlier regarding children's art enlightenment; we truly lack enlightenment picture books suitable for domestic children."

When the topic turned to this, Jiang Motian nodded earnestly.

She had drawn picture books for children before.

But even after giving it her all, the final result was still lacking.

Jiang Motian very much hoped to do something for the children in this regard.

And the person opposite her also had the same idea.

He also said, "A publishing house contacted me, wanting to publish children's picture books. After hearing your words today, I feel I should go back and adjust my direction."

Jiang Motian caught on to something and asked, "Are you also an artist?"

"Yes, I am. My name is Xue He."

Hearing this name, Jiang Motian's eyes curved into crescents.

Then she said, "I know you. You are very famous on the internet; you are an artist with ten million followers! I have also seen your works; they are especially spirited and full of childlike innocence!"

When Jiang Motian looked at those works, she had thought the artist would be a very gentle young lady.

She never expected...

That it would actually be a burly man!

Truly, one cannot judge a book by its cover.

Jiang Motian sighed inwardly.

And Xue He had not expected to be recognized by Jiang Motian; he became even more shy.

Afterwards, he gathered his courage before issuing an invitation: "How about, how about we have a meal together? We can chat while we eat."

Eat together?

Jiang Motian glanced at her watch.

She had an appointment with Wei Yangyang in the afternoon; if she agreed, she was afraid she would not have enough time.

The other party saw Jiang Motian's hesitation and changed his suggestion: "There is a coffee shop over here; having a cup of coffee together is fine too. I feel that you understand children's psychology very well, and I would like to learn a thing or two."

The other party was holding Jiang Motian in too high regard.

She hurriedly said, "I wouldn't dare call it learning. I have only had contact with children and know what types of art works they like. But the children I have had contact with are limited, so the reference value is not very high."

"But to me, as long as it is a field I don't understand, it is worth me learning from with an open mind."

When Xue He said this, he had a humble appearance.

Jiang Motian appreciated his attitude, so she decided to have a chat with him.

That coffee shop was located diagonally across from where the lecture was held.

Jiang Baobao looked at the man in front of her, her heart feeling as if it had been pricked by a needle.