Chapter 1860 - 1796: Aggressive Pressing

"If you didn’t hide my painting, then where is it? Where is the painting?" Ye Wanqing said as she approached Wang Yi. "Don’t think I don’t know; you’re just in cahoots with Chiang Xiao. That person, Chiang Xiao, is as narrow-minded as a needle’s eye. Just because there was a little misunderstanding between us at the start of school, she’s been hounding me like a mad dog, not letting go."

Ye Wanqing believed she was right, and the more she spoke, the angrier she became. This was her chance to make a name for herself, a rare opportunity.

She absolutely would not allow anyone to ruin it for her!

"Chiang Xiao simply sees that my painting skills are too good, and she’s afraid I’ll pose a threat to her, overshadowing her here. That’s why she got you to hide my painting, right? Don’t think I don’t know. Also, I’m not interested in your boyfriend at all. You’re just as petty as Chiang Xiao, still clinging to this matter, aren’t you? Don’t think I don’t know, don’t think I don’t know! I’m telling you, you’re abusing your power for personal revenge, and I’m going to complain to Director Jin."

Originally, Ye Wanqing tried to keep her voice down, but the more she spoke, the angrier she got, and the more out of control she became. The thought of finally having a chance to make a name for herself, only to be thwarted by such minor characters who all wanted to impede her progress and trample her down, fueled the fire in her heart fiercely.

They must all be jealous of her.

Jealous that she was becoming more beautiful, jealous that she could receive favors and assistance from wealthy men.

So, her voice inevitably grew louder, attracting a gathering crowd.

Wang Yi was also extremely angry.

How could Ye Wanqing be so shameless?

Using someone else’s painting to participate, and if it’s exposed later, what about her job and reputation? Would the art institute have to take the fall for her?

Moreover, if the original artist sued in the future, who would bear the loss?

The art institute had its responsibilities.

Taking down her painting now was actually legal and properly paid for, as part of normal procedures, so what was wrong with that?

The money was agreed to be donated too.

In that sense, it merely meant Ye Wanqing wouldn’t appear publicly, and she wasn’t even being held accountable.

Yet she dared to confront them herself?

"Madam." Wang Yi took a deep breath, suppressing his rage, and gave Ye Wanqing a slight smile, "I truly don’t know what you’re talking about. If you have any issues, could you please calm down first? Explain things clearly, and then I can provide you with a reasonable explanation."

"Madam? Who’s a madam!"

Ye Wanqing was instantly infuriated by this address.

She was only eighteen!

How could he call her a madam, making her sound so old!

Moreover, Wang Yi was pretending not to recognize her, shamelessly!

Wang Yi feigned surprise, "Is there a problem with that term?"

Ye Wanqing, although much more beautiful than before, had lost some of her youthful freshness. She had developed a more mature femininity. While she was indeed beautiful, at a quick glance, some might indeed think she was already twenty-four or twenty-five years old.

Calling someone in their mid-twenties a madam isn’t wrong.

At least, several onlookers around cast reproachful glances at her.

They all thought that Wang Yi’s calm and steady demeanor was the more polite behavior, and there was nothing wrong with his form of address.

In contrast, Ye Wanqing’s loud shouting and aggressive demeanor in such a setting clearly made her lose face.