"Uncle, what do you call me?" Chen Dong asked tentatively.

"Oh, my surname is Zhai, you can just call me Lao Zhai!" the old man said then.

He did not directly state his name, obviously not intending to reveal his identity.

Pan Chunmei said with a smile: "Uncle Zhai, I'm very happy that you like my paintings. But it's time for us to go back now. Let's meet again if we are destined!"

To be honest, this old man commented on the work as soon as he came up and insisted on accepting her as his disciple. Pan Chunmei always felt that this old man might not have a good head...

Therefore, Pan Chunmei did not want to have too much communication with this old man, so she picked up the painting and took Chen Dong with her to leave directly.

But he was stopped by Mr. Zhai, "Wait a minute, don't leave in a hurry yet!"

"Old man, what else do you have to do?" Pan Chunmei asked.

Mr. Zhai said confidently: "If I guess correctly, are you planning to participate in some competition with this painting?"

Pan Chunmei's eyes lit up, "How did you know? You are right, I am here to participate in that Rising Star Cup competition!"

"What? You want to participate in the Rising Star Cup?" Mr. Zhai sneered directly, with a look of disdain on his face.

Pan Chunmei suddenly became unhappy.

"What's wrong, why can't I participate in the Rising Star Cup?!"

She was ridiculed by Yan Yueke before, but now even a passerby is laughing at her, which makes Pan Chunmei very unhappy.

Mr. Zhai quickly waved his hand and said with a smile: "Girl, you misunderstood. What I mean is that with your talent, participating in a mere Rising Star Cup is too humiliating!"

Pan Chunmei was stunned, suddenly a little embarrassed, and quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, sir, I thought..."

Mr. Zhai didn't take it to heart and said with a smile: "There's no need to apologize. Well, we happen to be holding a competition over there, or you can come with me to participate. What do you think?"

"Participate in the competition?" Pan Chunmei was stunned and suddenly became alert.

For regular competitions, you must register for an audition and be shortlisted before you can participate in the official competition.

But this old man is so lucky that he actually invites people to participate in the competition on the street. This is too fake.

Pan Chunmei only felt that this old man was a liar and allowed her to participate in the competition just to defraud her of participation fees or something...

So, Pan Chunmei hurriedly said perfunctorily: "Let's forget it. I am currently participating in the Rising Star Cup, and the official competition will be tomorrow. I have no time to participate in other competitions."

Mr. Zhai was very insistent, "It won't be delayed. Anyway, the selection of our competition is very fast. It can be completed in half an hour at most, which is the time it takes for you to have a meal. It won't delay your work!"

This time, Pan Chunmei was even more convinced that the old man must be a liar.

Can the selection be completed in half an hour?

This is definitely not a formal competition, it is definitely just a formality and a lie!

"No need, I can't afford to participate in your competition."

"It's okay, let's leave first!"

Pan Chunmei was afraid that she would be blackmailed by the old man, so without saying a word, she took Chen Dong's hand and fled the scene.

But he was stopped by Chen Dong.

"Chunmei, actually I think you can really participate in this competition."

"Anyway, having multiple avenues is not a bad thing."

"Ah? This..." Pan Chunmei was very surprised. She didn't expect that Chen Dong would also persuade her to participate.

Pan Chunmei immediately pulled Chen Dong aside and lowered her voice: "Silly Dong, haven't you seen it? This old man is a liar!"

"We go to a competition, what if he tries to cheat us out of our money?"

Chen Dong laughed dumbly. No wonder Pan Chunmei left in such a hurry. It turned out that she was afraid of being blackmailed.

"Chunmei, don't worry, as long as I'm here, no one can blackmail you!" Chen Dong comforted with a smile.

"this……"

Just when Pan Chunmei was hesitant, she heard Mr. Zhai behind him quickly echoing: "Girl, your boyfriend is right, there are many ways."

"I assure you that participating in my competition will definitely bring only benefits and no harm to you!"

Hearing the old man's words, Pan Chunmei couldn't help but her eyes lit up.

However, it's not because Mr. Zhai's words are so convincing, but because of other reasons.

"Boyfriend?" Pan Chunmei was delighted for a moment, then nodded and said cheerfully: "Okay, old man, since you are so discerning, I am determined to participate in your competition!"

Mr. Zhai smiled and nodded, "You are right, I have always had a unique vision! Hahaha..."

Chen Dong on the side was stunned.

These two people have been chatting for a long time, but there is no one else who can still chat so happily.

Ten minutes later, Mr. Zhai took Pan Chunmei and Chen Dong to the three-story building in the last row of the art center.

Seeing the building in front of her, Pan Chunmei was immediately disappointed.

This small building is too inconspicuous, and the gap between it and the art building in front is too big.

To be honest, if the old man hadn't brought her here, she wouldn't have known there was such a shabby place in this art center.

What is the use of a competition held in such a small shabby building?

Although she was slanderous, there is a saying that goes well, even after coming, Pan Chunmei naturally couldn't back out, so she could only follow the old man into the building reluctantly.

"Mr. Zhai!"

As soon as they arrived at the door, several doormen stood up straight and saluted respectfully towards the old man.

This scene surprised Pan Chunmei quite a bit.

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that this old man was wearing a vest and pants, Pan Chunmei would have really thought he was some big shot!

"Then boy, just wait here and ask your girlfriend to come up with me with the work!"

Mr. Zhai said to Chen Dong.

Pan Chunmei looked obviously worried, but Chen Dong smiled and reassured: "It's okay, I'll wait here. If you need anything, call me anytime."

Not to mention that this old man doesn't look like a bad guy, even if he is a bad guy, Chen Dong's golden dragon eyes can completely monitor every move of everyone in the building, so there is no need to worry.

Pan Chunmei nodded with a look of resentment, and then reluctantly followed Mr. Zhai upstairs.

Compared with the luxury of the previous art building, the decoration of this three-story building seems much ordinary, not much different from an ordinary government building.

Pan Chunmei followed Mr. Zhai all the way to the third floor, opened the door and walked in.

As soon as she entered the door, Pan Chunmei was stunned by the scene in front of her.

I saw a dozen old men gathered lively in this room.

Some of these old men were arguing, some were smoking, and a few of them even put their slippers under their buttocks and sat on the ground playing Landlords.

Everyone in Pan Chunmei was stunned.
Chapter completed!