novelhk Chapter 554: The two are truly a match made in heaven.
Chapter 554: The two are truly a match made in heaven.
In the painting segment, Zhao Wuji also performed exceptionally well.
He used Li Wan'er as a model and painted on the spot.
In his painting, Li Wan'er has eyes full of affection and a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth, as if she is smiling gently.
Her elegant posture and extraordinary temperament perfectly showcased Li Wan'er's charm.
After the painting was completed, the entire room fell silent; everyone was awestruck by it.
Immediately following was a thunderous round of applause, with the dignitaries full of praise, and even those who were usually well-informed couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
Zhao Wuji's brilliance shone brightly on the scene, forcing everyone to look up to him.
However, Li Renyi, sitting in the audience, had a gloomy face and was very dissatisfied. He originally thought that even if he couldn't win the competition, he could at least watch these contestants make fools of themselves, but Zhao Wuji's appearance thwarted his wishful thinking.
Watching Zhao Wuji bask in glory on stage, Li Renyi was consumed with envy, his fists clenching unconsciously as he thought to himself, "Zhao Wuji, you're just lucky, what's so great about that!"
However, he had to admit that Zhao Wuji's talent and strength were indeed beyond his reach.
Zhang Pangzi and Wang Badan looked at Zhao Wuji, who was shining brightly on the stage, their faces full of resentment.
His face flushed red, his fists clenched so tightly that his nails almost dug into his flesh, and he said through gritted teeth, "Hmph, it's just good luck. I don't believe he's really that good. I want to have another match with him!"
Wang Badan chimed in, veins bulging on his neck, and shouted, "That's right! We can't let him steal the spotlight like this. Let's have another match!"
Upon seeing this, Fang Xiaoxiao frowned and hurriedly stepped forward to stop them, shouting, "The competition is almost over! What are you doing? If you have any complaints, talk about them after the competition!"
However, Li Renyi, who was sitting in the audience, suddenly became like a powder keg that had been lit, and angrily rushed onto the stage.
His eyes widened like copper bells, filled with flames of jealousy and anger. Pointing at Zhao Wuji, he shouted, "I think we should have a match! Otherwise, it would be a disservice to the audience who bought tickets. Everyone wants to see an even more exciting match, doesn't everyone?"
The wealthy and powerful people in the audience already thought the match was very exciting, and when they heard Li Renyi's words, they all joined in the commotion and expressed their agreement.
"Yes, let's have another match!"
"We haven't seen enough yet!"
Shouts rose and fell, and the scene briefly spiraled out of control.
Seeing this, Fang Xiaoxiao turned pale with anger. She strode up to Li Renyi, lowered her voice, and said angrily, "Are you deliberately here to cause trouble? I've been preparing for this match for so long, don't make things worse for me!"
Li Renyi's lips curled into a malicious smile, a sly glint in his eyes, and he said disdainfully, "I just can't stand Zhao Wuji's arrogant attitude. Why should he get all the limelight? I want him to know that he's not the only one who calls the shots here!"
Looking at Li Renyi's unreasonable appearance, Fang Xiaoxiao felt her anger rising, wishing she could chop him into pieces and feed him to the dogs immediately.
She took a deep breath, trying to suppress her anger, and said through gritted teeth, "You better behave yourself, or you'll be sorry!"
Meanwhile, Li Wan'er, behind the curtain, was secretly watching Zhao Wuji.
Looking at his dashing appearance and listening to his eloquent poetry, Li Wan'er's heart couldn't help but be stirred.
Her cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes revealed a hint of shyness and admiration.
Zhao Wuji's talent and temperament deeply attracted her.
Finally, she could no longer suppress her emotions and, disregarding whether the competition was over, walked straight out of the curtain.
The appearance of Li Wan'er instantly silenced the entire room.
She wore a light pink silk dress, and looked as beautiful and charming as a flower blooming in spring.
Her eyes were gentle yet firm, filled with admiration and goodwill as she looked at Zhao Wuji.
When Zhao Wuji saw Li Wan'er, he was slightly taken aback, then a gentle smile appeared on his face, and he nodded slightly to her.
Seeing Li Wan'er like this, Li Renyi's jealousy burned even more fiercely.
Looking at the way Li Wan'er looked at Zhao Wuji, he felt as if he had been stabbed, his heart aching with bitterness and pain.
Gritting her teeth and clenching her fists, she secretly vowed that she would never let Zhao Wuji win Li Wan'er's heart so easily.
Zhao Wuji stood tall and straight in the center of the stage, facing all sorts of difficulties from Zhang Pangzi, Wang Badan and others, with a faint smile on his face and composure and confidence in his eyes.
He slightly raised his chin and said in a clear and firm voice, "If you want a challenge, I will naturally accept it, no matter who it is."
Even if it were Li Renyi, the heir apparent of the Marquis of Jing'an, I would have no fear.
After saying that, he deliberately turned his gaze to Li Renyi, his eyes carrying a hint of disdain, as if declaring his absolute strength.
Li Renyi was stung by that look and was so angry he almost burst out laughing. He clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.
His eyes seemed to burn with raging flames as he glared fiercely at Zhao Wuji, his anger like a volcano about to erupt.
He used to be so arrogant and unruly in front of Li Wan'er, but now he has been overshadowed by the suddenly appearing Zhao Wuji. How can he tolerate this?
Just then, Li Wan'er moved gracefully and slowly walked up to Zhao Wuji.
Her cheeks flushed slightly, her eyes filled with shyness and admiration, as if Zhao Wuji before her was the most dazzling star in the world.
She slightly bent her knees, performed an elegant bow, and said in a soft and melodious voice, "Young Master Zhao, it is truly my honor to witness your brilliance today."
Her tone was full of meaning, and anyone with eyes could see that she had fallen in love with Zhao Wuji at first sight.
As Li Renyi watched this scene, the resentment in his heart surged like a raging tide.
The Li Wan'er who used to be so obedient to him and who had nothing but him in her heart, now showed such a shy and coquettish appearance to another man, which greatly hurt his self-esteem.
Zhao Wuji was slightly taken aback, then a gentle smile appeared on his face. He politely returned Li Wan'er's greeting and said, "Your Highness is too kind. I merely did my best and demonstrated some insignificant skills."
Fang Xiaoxiao and Hongxiu stood aside, watching this scene, and couldn't help but whisper among themselves.
Fang Xiaoxiao gently tugged at Hongxiu's sleeve, a smile on her face, and said, "Look, these two are truly a match made in heaven, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, a perfect pair."
Hongxiu nodded slightly, covered her mouth and chuckled, "Yes, Young Master Zhao is handsome and talented, and the Princess is gentle and beautiful. They are a perfect match."
Although their voices were not loud, they reached Li Renyi's ears clearly.
Li Renyi's face flushed red instantly, and he almost cursed, but at that moment, Fang Xiaoxiao cast a sharp glance at him, as if she could see through his thoughts.
Li Renyi's heart tightened, and he swallowed the curse that was about to come out, only able to curse silently in his heart.
At this moment, Zhao Wuji glanced at Fang Xiaoxiao, cupped his hands slightly, and said respectfully, "Madam Fang, please set the competition questions for this challenge. I trust your fairness and judgment."
His voice was steady and powerful, and his demeanor exuded the air of a great general.
Fang Xiaoxiao nodded slightly, her goodwill towards Zhao Wuji growing even stronger. She cleared her throat, preparing to announce the competition topic, and a new contest seemed about to begin.