Chapter 158 - Very Cheap

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

There was no need for Xu Youyou to finish her sentence. The judges already knew what they needed to know, and they were also aware of what was going on.

Bai Qingyu bit her lower lip and did not say anything. Her face alternated between white and green before she finally said, “I’m sorry. I was careless and made a mistake…”

Under these circumstances, she could only admit her mistake. There was no way for her to argue. Otherwise, people would find out that she had tampered with the painting.

Below the stage, Mo Zhiyun asked curiously, “Who is she? Why do I feel like she’s targeting Youyou?”

“Be more confident with your judgment. You’re right. She is targeting Youyou,” Su Lanxu said as she glared at Bai Qingyu, “She’s the ex-girlfriend of Youyou’s ex-boyfriend. Previously, she tried to bully Youyou at the bar. She’s as annoying as a fly!”

“Ah?” Mo Zhiyun let out a cry and her eyes were filled with disgust now when she looked at Bai Qingyu. She said, “Why is she harassing my sister-in-law? Crazy! It’s not like my sister-in-law has anything to do with them anymore!”

Su Lanxu laughed when she heard Mo Zhiyun’s words. She did not expect that Mo Zhiyun was not only not arrogant, but she was very cute as well.

The lead judge smiled, but the smile did not reach his eyes as he said calmly, “I heard that Miss Bai studied abroad. The scenery abroad must be so beautiful that Miss Bai completely forgot the purpose of going abroad.”

Bursts of laughter that contained mockery and ridicule rang in the air.

Bai Qingyu could not say anything in return. She only walked off the stage with a red face. She was so embarrassed that she did not even return to her seat and left immediately.

After that, the lead judge announced that the chairman of the Mo Group would be presenting the trophy to the winner.

Xu Youyou was stunned. She turned to the side and saw Mo Shenbai, who was dressed in a black suit, walking toward her step by step.

Mo Zhiyun screamed excitedly. “Ah!!! I knew it! I knew Brother would definitely come!”

Su Lanxu covered her eyes. She finally knew how Xu Youoyu felt whenever Xu Youyou answered her phone. However, she had to admit that Mo Shenbai’s action this time was rather awesome.

After Mo Shenbai was given the trophy, he turned to face Xu Youyou to pass the trophy to her. Like strangers who were meeting for the first time, he said, “Congratulations, Student Xu.”

Xu Youyou was still in a daze and did not react.

From below the stage, Su Lanxu cried out, “Youyou, accept the trophy!”

Xu Youyou regained her senses and reached out to accept the trophy as she asked in a low voice, “Why are you here?”

Xu Youyou could not hide the joy in her voice at all. In fact, she was slightly disappointed when she learned that he would not be able to come. She did not expect that not only did he come, but he even came to present the trophy to her.

Mo Shenbai lowered his head to look at her with an incomparably gentle gaze and said, “What do you think? I naturally came here to congratulate my little friend on winning the competition.”

Xu Youyou’s heart was filled with sweetness. She hugged the trophy with both arms as she looked at him with love in her eyes.

At this time, the lead judge finally spoke. He congratulated Xu Youyou again before he asked Mo Shenbai to stay on the stage to take a commemorative group photo.

Upon hearing this, Pei Chuan, who was standing at the side of the stage, was about to say that Mo Shenbai did not like taking photos. However, before he could speak, he saw Mo Shenbai standing next to Xu Youyou with his arms around her and looking into the camera.

Pei Chuan: “…”

‘Forget it. Chairman Mo has thrown all his principles away for his wife.’

Pei Chuan made a mental note to inform the media not to circulate Mo Shenbai’s picture later.

Below the stage, Mo Zhiyun was very emotional. She gave Su Lanxu a piece of candy as she said, “My brother never takes photos! To think he’s taking a photo now because of Youyou! This is the power of love!”

Su Lanxu laughed. “They’re so sweet that I feel like I’m going to have diabetes!”

The two single young women looked at each other before they covered their mouths and snickered.

After Mo Shenbai was done taking the photo, he left the stage first.

Xu Youyou had to stay back to do the interview.

…

Outside the venue.

Lin Yin’s face was ashen. His hands that were hanging by his sides were tightly clenched.

‘Mo Shenbai! He’s actually Mo Shenbai, the chairman of the Mo Group!’

Initially, Lin Yin was supposed to go up on the stage to present the trophy to the winner. However, later, he was informed that there was a last-minute change and that a mysterious guest would be presenting the trophy. At that time, he did not care about it. After all, he was not sure if Xu Youyou would even win; it did not matter if he presented the trophy or not. He would take the opportunity to comfort her instead after she lost. He really did not expect things to turn out this way.

Lin Yin had seen the surprised and happy expression on Xu Youyou’s face when she saw Mo Shenbai. She had hugged the trophy so tightly, and she looked shy when Mo Shenbai put his arms around her when they took a photo.

The scenes were so dazzling that they made Lin Yin feel suffocated. Most importantly, the other party turned out to be Mo Shenbai, someone he could never surpass no matter what.

…

After the award ceremony, there would be a dinner party. The contestants and their families were naturally invited.

Xu Youyou called Kang Mingcheng to tell him about the good news, and Kang Mingcheng sounded very happy on the phone. After congratulating her, he did not forget to remind her to focus on painting and not let the achievement get to her head. She agreed and ended the call.

After that, Xu Youyou handed the flowers and trophy to Su Lanxu and Mo Zhiyun because she needed to go to the bathroom.

When Xu Youyou emerged from the bathroom, she ran into Bai Qingyu. She did not intend to talk to Bai Qingyu. Bai Qingyu and Lin Zhihuan both liked to play underhanded tricks, and they were annoying.

However, Bai Qingyu stopped Xu Youyou and said, “I want to talk to you.”

Xu Youyou hesitated for a moment before following Bai Qingyu to a fountain in the exhibition center.

Bai Qingyu looked at Xu Youyou and said in a sorrowful voice, “Back then, I was an art student at Mo City University. A Yin was also the most popular student in the university. There were countless girls who pursued him, and he was not moved by any of them except for me.”

Xu Youyou frowned slightly. “Is this all you want to say? I’m not interested in your love story.”

Bai Qingyu’s voice took on a mocking tone as she continued to say, “Back then, we were very happy. We even agreed on getting married and spoke about having children. I even gave up on the chance to go abroad for him. However, your appearance ruined everything. Xu Youyou, even if you were engaged to A Yin, he never loved you. The person he loves is me! From the beginning until the end, you’re the third party in our relationship.”

Xu Youyou’s expression was stiff. Her gaze was cold as she listened to Bai Qingyu calling her a third party.

Bai Qingyu continued to say, “Now that you’re married, why are you still pestering A Yin? Why must you stand between us? Are you only happy if all the men flock around you to validate your charm?”

“Miss Bai, you’re mistaken,” Xu Youyou said in a voice devoid of warmth, “Back then, the Lin family was the one who forced both of you to separate, not me. At that time, I had yet to come to Mo City. Apart from knowing I had a fiance, I didn’t know anything else at that time.”

Bai Qingyu sneered. Clearly, she did not believe Xu Youyou. She said, “Xu Youyou, are you using this innocence to string A Yin along? Don’t you think you’re being very cheap?!”