Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 508: The Top Scorer is Very Frustrated

Qu Liu could never have imagined that they would return with first place, not to mention being harshly slapped in the face, and also being cold-shouldered.

And the ones giving them the cold shoulder were fellow competitors from the businesses participating in the competition; who knows if it was Wufu’s provocative words that had a mirroring effect, but they always felt the hands of the Barehanded Guanyin sculpted by Yu Zhen didn’t seem like his work, but rather like it came from his master’s hands.

If that were really the case, they would be even more cunning than those who took shortcuts, but now that the reward has already been distributed, and with no evidence, they refrained from voicing their doubts, lest they offend others unnecessarily like some people do.

Yu Zhen was incredibly frustrated, knowing full well it was because of him that all the rankings were reevaluated, with the third-place contender even moving up to second place. It was one thing for them not to thank him, but to look at him with those eyes, what did that mean?

He sought fairness and justice for everyone; could he have been the one in the wrong?

But what he didn’t realize was that rankings were a matter of capability; good is good, and bad is bad, but the most unacceptable thing was to cheat.

Of course, without evidence, one could only grumble inwardly, but it wasn’t strange to feel a bit of petty annoyance in one’s heart—it’s only human nature.

Moreover, it was rather despicable for a distinguished disciple to pressure a young girl into yielding her place.

Their mindset—whether it was really out of indignation on behalf of the little girl or sour grapes because the first place was not theirs—is hard to say. As for the true reason, each person knew it themselves.

If Yu Zhen had known what these people were thinking, he would have felt truly wronged. The so-called fairness and justice obviously had to be spoken up for, and isn’t that a part of competition itself? Who said that just because someone is younger, they can be disregarded?

Why then, because of old age, should they respect him, an elder?

Is it that if there’s love for the young, there’s no love for the old? Why should one be bullied just because they’re younger!

Indeed, Yu Zhen felt everyone was bullying him; he did the right thing, and just because that damn girl was young, looking so feeble, it blinded everyone’s eyes, and they all came to bully him, an honest man standing for justice!

Alright, popularity is a tricky thing, and Wufu’s actions had actually earned her everyone’s favor.

Her voluntary withdrawal and quitting the competition exemplified grace, instantly elevating her image. If such a young girl could be so magnanimous, and yet you, a prominent teacher’s advanced student, were so petty, it certainly made you look particularly stingy.

With comparisons come hurt feelings; a big man, unsightly and distasteful in demeanor, versus a young girl, generous in conceding and still smiling—it’s obvious who people would prefer.

Just look at who has more people surrounding them to know the answer.

Despite the twists and turns, the competition ended satisfactorily. Wufu’s work, especially sold for such a high price, was witnessed by all. Although the price may have included a bit of Lou Wanyuan’s compensation for Wufu’s lost first place, the quality of the work was there for all to see.

Many businesses even made a special effort to approach Hundred Treasures Silver Building, wishing to commission Wufu to carve the same type of relief for them; as for the price, it was whatever she asked for.

Neither did Hundred Treasures Silver Building anticipate that losing a first place would bring such a pleasant surprise; they were smiling so much that their eyes narrowed. frёewebnoѵēl.com

What did that indicate? It showed that everyone’s eyes were bright, recognizing their store’s contestant!

Especially with the work selling for such a high price, it meant the Silver House had made a hefty profit.

That’s why Wen Jian, grinning from ear to ear, looked at Wufu as if seeing an exquisite piece of Beauty Jade.