Chapter 121: Why Should You Be Able to Win?

Gu Wenyan refused again: "Because I didn't bring an orchid today."

"Ah?? You didn't? I thought the one you were carrying with you was..."

"It's not." Gu Wenyan shook her head, "I won't tell you exactly what it is."

That person became increasingly curious.

Watching Gu Wenyan speak so eloquently just now, he could sense that she must be very skilled, knowing far more about flower-growing techniques and knowledge than many people imagined.

It was just that now, hearing Gu Wenyan say she hadn't brought an orchid, everyone—after her speech earlier—had assumed Gu Wenyan would pour all her energy into growing orchids and was someone who truly loved orchid grass.

Consequently, hearing Gu Wenyan's words now, they were overly surprised.

Gu Wenyan did not want to explain too much; she just shook her head faintly: "If there's nothing else, I'll go take a look around by myself. We'll meet again if fate allows."

Gu Wenyan did not like being disturbed by anyone, so at this moment, she only wanted to stay by herself.

Moreover, this Exhibition today had not yet ended, and there were still many areas she had not visited; she only intended to socialize with others once it was over.

For now, it was still time to enjoy things on her own.

However, Gu Wenyan's speech just now had already caught the attention of many people at the scene, so everyone's level of interest in her had changed significantly.

At the beginning, not many people knew Gu Wenyan, and not everyone followed the news online—including those related to Gu Wenyan and Bo Sihan, or the various topics of discussion about the Gu Family; not everyone was fully informed.

When Gu Wenyan arrived here, she was, relatively speaking, still a stranger.

But with her speech just now, the crowd would pay her extra attention, and there were more people coming up to strike up a conversation than before.

After being approached by a few more people, Gu Wenyan rejected them all, until she saw the Gu Family and Gu Mianmian walking over.

Once they met, it was impossible for Gu Wenyan to separate from them again.

"Where did you go just now?" Gu Yeting asked, "Did you see any flowers you like? You can buy them; I'll pay today."

"No need, thank you. I have my own money."

Gu Wenyan remained unmoved: "Besides, even if someone were to give me a gift, I would only accept it if Si Han spent money on me."

Gu Yeting was choked up, his expression somewhat displeased, but he couldn't say anything.

Now, he was experiencing, bit by bit, the feelings Gu Wenyan had gone through back then, understanding that being unwelcome was such a painful sensation.

Gu Yechen and Gu Yefeng could not smile either.

Although their treatment was slightly better than their younger brother's, it was clear that Gu Wenyan was full of defensive caution toward them and had never truly trusted them.

For them to gain Gu Wenyan's trust and reliance was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have left them directly today to walk around the venue by herself.

In Gu Wenyan's eyes, being alone was much more comfortable than staying with them.

This was the scene they least wanted to see, yet all of this... was caused by themselves; even if their hearts were filled with countless regrets and guilt, there was no way to change it.

Gu Mianmian suddenly interrupted to change the subject: "I just saw so many flowers grown by people; they are so amazing... Everyone is so professional! And they are more talented than I imagined!"

"Big sister, it turns out there are so many experts among the public. I see many people... who are even better than you!"

"Isn't it normal for them to be better than me? Some people have grown flowers for a lifetime; of course, they are very capable."

Gu Wenyan ignored these subtle provocations from Gu Mianmian.

The competition at today's Exhibition was also about to officially begin; contestants who had registered in advance could submit their works, and after evaluation and on-site voting, the most popular floral plant of the day would be determined in the shortest possible time.

Moreover, this Exhibition was set up on a grand scale, so there were no restrictions whatsoever; no matter which country the flowers were from or what the variety was, they could all be compared together.

This kind of competition was not exactly fair, but the organizers wanted exactly this kind of gimmick, so they didn't care about fairness at all.

In short, there would definitely be a winner today; if one could beat everyone else, that variety of flower would be the most impressive work at the scene.

Gu Mianmian couldn't wait to participate and said excitedly: "I wonder if I can win an award today? Actually, as long as I get a Third Prize or an Encouragement Award, I'll be even happier!"

She smiled innocently: "After all, I've just come into contact with this industry... It's normal to have many things I don't understand. It's a pity for you, big sister... If your flowers were still here, you would definitely have won a great award in this competition."

Gu Wenyan's expression was cold: "I haven't even participated yet, and you already know I won't win an award?"

"Isn't it because you don't have any works anymore..."

"If you want to think that way, then think that way."

Gu Wenyan did not argue with Gu Mianmian for the sake of a momentary verbal victory; this would not affect their respective arrangements.

Gu Mianmian couldn't wait to hand her entry to the Exhibition's judges.

Gu Wenyan did not hand hers over directly in front of everyone, because at this time, everyone was at the scene and could see what everyone else's entry was.

Since she wanted to give a surprise, she couldn't reveal it so early. She found a staff member at the scene, walked up to them, and whispered: "Hello, I would like to enter the competition."

The person glanced at Gu Wenyan, their tone not very pleasant: "If you want to enter, just take your registration form to the reviewers over there and hand your flower to them."

"But I don't want to do it that way."

"What? You don't want to enter? Then leave, don't cause trouble here!"

There were too many people at the scene today, and the staff member's temper was not very good, but the smile on Gu Wenyan's face remained as she said faintly: "I don't want my flower to be seen by others right now."

"What does that mean?" The staff member couldn't help but look impatient, "If you don't want others to see it, why are you even entering the competition? Or do you think your thing isn't worth showing?"

"If it's not worth showing, go back and prepare more, then come back next year, so you don't embarrass yourself later!"

Facing the staff member's somewhat mocking gaze, Gu Wenyan smiled lightly: "It's not because it's not worth showing; it's because it's too worth showing, so if I take it out now... other people's flowers probably won't have any need to compete."

"Hmph, you're quite confident, aren't you? Don't be overconfident!" The staff member's expression became increasingly arrogant and dismissive, "Let me tell you, today we have excellent works from all over the world here. What makes you think you can win?"