Upon hearing this, Song Chu became unhappy and retorted, "If you have the capability, then just have Miss Mu directly give away 500 million."
Xie Ziran chimed in, "Miss Mu's painting... even if we're generous and value it at 500,000 each, you'd have to paint a thousand of them to reach 500 million. That would be exhausting, wouldn't it?"
Song Chu added, "You're overestimating her. Can she really sell each painting for 500,000?"
This irritated Zhao Gang and the others.
At this moment, Nan Huang emerged from her previous thoughts and smiled. She said, "Miss Mu Yun, would you like to have an on-site competition?"
Mu Yun lifted her head in surprise and asked, "Sister, do you also paint?"
Nan Huang smiled and replied, "Yes, I do. Master Qing Huang has guided me. Also, Miss Mu Yun, please don't call me 'sister.' Please refrain from addressing me that way."
Mu Yun pursed her lips and looked somewhat aggrieved. "If you're interested, sister, I think we can have a friendly competition. However..."
She wasn't sure about Nan Huang's oil painting skills since she had been guided by Qing Huang. Maybe Nan Huang's oil painting skills were genuinely high, but Mu Yun suggested trying another style.
"Oil painting takes a long time," Mu Yun said.
Nan Huang continued to smile. "What do you suggest, then?"
Mu Yun said, "The current trend is digital painting, whether it's in an oil painting style, watercolor style, or any other style. Besides..."
Nan Huang nodded in agreement. "No need to wait for the oil to dry, and it's much faster. Miss Mu Yun's suggestion is excellent. Since you're interested in painting, why don't we create something on-site?"
Mu Yun was confident; she had experience with digital painting, and some of her works were well-known online.
She smiled and proposed, "Let's go with digital painting. How about we paint Grandma Bao today?"
Nan Huang agreed, "Sure."
The event staff quickly arranged two large digital drawing tablets.
Song Chu had some concerns for Nan Huang, but she assured him with a smile.
Both Grandma Bao and Bao Shen watched with interest. For Grandma Bao, having two outstanding women competing for her grandson was a matter of pride.
Song Chu whispered to Xie Ziran, "The Bao family doesn't seem to have any good people."
Xie Ziran raised an eyebrow.
Song Chu continued, "Grandma Bao seems polite to Miss Ye, but she doesn't really consider her one of us. Just now, when she said Miss Ye had only made a good friend and didn't have any real talent, it was quite disgusting."
Song Chu looked in Nan Huang's direction.
This pearl of great value had been treated as a fish by the Bao family.
The equipment was set up, and they were ready to start. Mu Yun was making progress with her rough draft and had already started on the outline. Meanwhile, Nan Huang was applying colors liberally.
Mu Yun's hand seemed hesitant at times, resulting in slower progress. Nan Huang, on the other hand, swiftly painted with thick layers of color. In just half an hour, she had made significant progress.
Among those watching them, Bao Shen appeared to be the most surprised. He had been married to Ye Nan Huang for over a year, yet he had no idea that his wife was skilled in digital painting, let alone so talented.
He focused on Nan Huang as she worked, her concentration unwavering. He watched the tablet's light illuminate her face, which was serious and determined.
A previously dormant feeling began to stir in his heart.
Bao Shen suppressed his emotions and turned to look at Mu Yun.
Over a year had passed since he had seen her. He had heard that she had been mistreated by her in-laws and divorced.
At that time, he had felt pity and sorrow for her. She had made him go along with everything, even when she got him drunk and they ended up in bed together.
Afterward, he had awakened to a harsh reality. He realized that although Ye Nan Huang had done nothing wrong, she had also not done anything right. Despite her diligent efforts to take care of the family and treat everyone well, she was never truly accepted by his family.
Ye Nan Huang had done well, and she was innocent.
Thinking of her innocence, Bao Shen felt that he couldn't continue to bind her to him.
That day, he had prepared himself with clothing and divorce papers and had gone to find Ye Nan Huang. However, before he could speak, he sensed her despair, her desperation, and her hysteria.
However, he had already crossed a line with Mu Yun, and he couldn't betray her again.
He had given Ye Nan Huang time to think and left room for negotiations.
As long as she wanted, and as long as he could provide it, he would give her everything.
But for some reason, over the past few days, he had begun to feel...
...that he didn't want to divorce her anymore.
And...
...he didn't love Mu Yun as much as he used to.
(End of this chapter)
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