Ever since the list of judges was announced, Tang Shu’s Weibo had been engulfed in condemnation by some people, even the art students who used to enjoy watching her draw during live streams felt disgruntled.
There’s no denying that Tang Shu’s paintings are indeed of a high standard, but that’s another matter altogether; overall, she has no foundation in the world of calligraphy and painting.
In this circle, inheritance is of utmost importance; which student wouldn’t have one or two highly esteemed masters?
The ones who have secured their footing in the world of calligraphy and painting are mostly elites who have received traditional cultural education. These people regard inheritance as the most crucial, yet Tang Shu lacks it all.
Had Tang Shu stepped forward to say a few words, she could have placated some of her fans.
But this one really doesn’t follow the usual path; she has not only failed to respond directly since the incident happened but has also quite ostentatiously posted three or four videos about processing herbs.
To those with an agenda, that’s outright provocation!
I simply don’t take you seriously, what about it?
Consequently, after the videos were posted, the comments under Weibo were decidedly split into two factions.
[The weather in the video is so nice, wow, there are even flocks of sheep? Hey, hey? Is this the Tibetan Area?!]
[It’s definitely the Tibetan Area, such high-quality saffron can only be found in Tibet.]
[Uncle She going on an artistic excursion again? As a medical student, I also really want to travel around and look at the lifestyle of herbs!]
[Envious, envious, envious! What kind of fairy life is this?]
[Last time it was Yun Province, this time he ran off to West Market, so studying Chinese medicine has this perk, huh?]
[Mom, I want to apply for the Chinese medicine program!]
—These are comments from Chinese medicine students and bystander fans.
[F*ck, waiting for an explanation every day stalking Weibo, and you’re showing me this?!]
[You’re so chill, still going on excursions at this time? I’m impressed by no one but you.]
[Conscience speaking, Uncle She, please come out and say a word, do you have an alt in the calligraphy and painting ranking list???]
[What qualifies you to be a judge in a calligraphy and painting competition?!]
[He must be feeling guilty, with no representative works at all, what kind of judge are you, hurry up and give up your spot!]
—These are comments from fans of fine arts students and haters.
Tang Shu glanced at it a few times, pinched the bridge of her nose, and logged out of Weibo.
The world of calligraphy and painting is relatively niche.
Whether in the present or in ancient times, for the average person, it is mostly developed as a hobby.
One day before the submission deadline for the National Calligraphy and Painting Competition, Tang Shu received an apologetic private message in Weibo’s backstage.
The sender had some history with her; it was the "Little Housekeeper of Painting" who had watched her live stream before.
"Little Housekeeper of Painting": "Uncle She, I am very sorry that the painting has brought you so much trouble. If you want to resign from the position of judge, I can help persuade my grandfather."
"Little Housekeeper of Painting": SorrySorry.JPG
He truly hadn’t expected this outcome; looking at his idol’s Weibo, half the comment section was complaining, and some fans had even turned into haters.
Honest to God, this is like a divine development!
Tang Shu, clutching a plush toy, paused, and then remembered this person was none other than Old Master Bai’s Little Grandson.
"Tang Shu": "I agreed to this myself; don’t worry about it, focus on your studies."