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Chapter 192 Principal Lin raided my house!

"Comrade, congratulations on your amazing achievement!"

"You have won first prize in four categories in the National Youth Art Competition! Just like capturing four strategic strongholds on the battlefield at the same time, your paintbrush is your weapon, and each work is a medal for your fight for art!"

"The system is awarding you 50 academic points as an achievement reward!"

This is the highest praise for your exceptional talent and tireless efforts! Continue to wield your brush, fight for the victory of art, and paint an even more magnificent picture for the people!

After the awards ceremony, Lin Chen's journey in the national competition finally came to an end.

Just as Lin Chen and Cai Hua were preparing to return to the hotel to pack their luggage, a shout suddenly came from behind them.

"Lin Chen!"

Su Yao rushed over, her hair a little messy, clearly having run all the way.

The moment she saw Lin Chen, she was slightly out of breath, and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

"Lin Chen, are you going back?" Su Yao said softly, her eyes full of concern.

Lin Chen and Cai Hua turned around.

Upon seeing Su Yao, Cai Hua coughed and said, "Lin Chen, I'll go call a car and wait for you."

"Ok."

Lin Chen nodded, turned to Su Yao and said, "Senior, I'm going back now."

"Then...when can we meet again?"

"It'll be soon. Actually, I'll be going to university in Beijing soon."

"Really? Where will you go to school?"

"Longke University of Science and Technology"

"That's great!"

Upon hearing that Lin Chen would be residing in the capital city in the future, Su Yao's face lit up with joy.

Seeing her expression, Lin Chen felt both grateful and guilty.

In fact, after meeting Su Yao again at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Lin Chen learned that Su Yao was the netizen "Holy Mother of Yaochi" who had bought his work for the first time.

One reason is that the character "瑶" in the other person's ID is the same as the "瑶" in Su Yao's name.

Secondly, the delivery address for the Yaochi Holy Mother is located in the staff quarters of the Central Academy of Fine Arts.

Moreover, the contact number left by the other party was the same number that Su Yao called him later.

He could also sense Su Yao's affection for him, but ultimately, he couldn't accept anyone else in his heart.

After hesitating for a moment, Lin Chen took out the four works that the organizing committee had given him after the competition.

"Senior, thank you for your help these past few days. This is my entry for the competition, so please accept it as a gift."

"Really? That's great!"

Su Yao excitedly took the item from Lin Chen's hand, and then said impatiently, "Lin Chen, can I take a look now?"

"I haven't actually seen your work online yet."

"of course can."

Su Yao then opened Lin Chen's works one by one.

First calligraphy, then traditional Chinese painting...

Each piece amazed Su Yao, who felt that it was already at the level of her grandfather's work.

"Lin Chen, you're really amazing! No wonder you won first prize!"

As she spoke, Su Yao opened Lin Chen's oil painting again.

Her expression changed instantly.

Compared to calligraphy and traditional Chinese painting, oil painting is Su Yao's specialty.

Therefore, she immediately understood the sentiments contained in Lin Chen's painting.

She suppressed her emotions and said casually, "Lin Chen, this painting is so beautiful, but who is this girl?"

Lin Chen's gaze softened, and he said softly:

"She is someone I have always liked; she has lived in my heart for a long time."

Lin Chen's voice was very soft, but it was like a pebble thrown into Su Yao's heart lake, creating ripples.

Su Yao's smile froze on her face instantly, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

She forced a smile and said, "So that's how it is. She must be very happy to be the protagonist in your painting." Su Yao felt a pang of bitterness in her heart. Only then did she realize that she had been in love with someone she didn't love all along.

Just then, Lin Chen's phone rang. It was Cai Hua, who had already called a car, urging him to hurry up.

"Senior Su, I have to go now. Let's keep in touch sometime."

Su Yao suppressed her disappointment and smiled, saying, "Okay, have a safe journey. I hope you can be with her soon." Lin Chen nodded and then headed straight for the school gate.

Halfway through the run, he couldn't help but look back, only to see Su Yao still standing there, silently watching him...

"Oh, all done dealing with her? Kid, you're really lucky with the ladies! I heard that Su Yao is Old Master Su's granddaughter!"

As soon as Lin Chen got into the taxi, Cai Hua jokingly said something.

Lin Chen sighed: "Teacher Cai, you would never understand the troubles of a handsome guy."

Cai Hua was stunned for a moment before he realized what was happening:

"Pah! What are you talking about? Back in the day, I was the most handsome guy at the Central Academy of Fine Arts!"

"You brat! What's with that look on your face? Don't you believe me?"

"You just wait! I'll find my old photos and show them to you!"

……

A few hours later, Lin Chen and Cai Hua's plane landed smoothly.

He took out his phone and had just turned off airplane mode when Lu Han called.

"Holy crap! Old Lin, are you some kind of monster? I don't even know what to say. The college entrance exam is over and you're still not quiet? You've quietly gotten the national first place in art again?"

Lu Han's words left Lin Chen completely bewildered.

How did this kid find out about the news so quickly?

I remember I had already instructed Old Su to help suppress the news and prevent it from being publicized about me.

"Old Lu, you wouldn't happen to have a crush on me and have been watching my every move, would you?"

"Pah! Old Lin, don't try to disgust me. Even though you're a little bit better looking than me, I'm not so badly swayed by you, am I?"

"My mom told me! Donghai No.1 Middle School has sent out another good news notice! I guess the information of our graduating class's parents hasn't been deleted yet, the school's good news notice has been sent to all the parents' phones!"

Good news?

What good news?

Lin Chen was stunned for a moment, then suddenly saw that he had received several more text messages on his phone.

It turned out to be my own parents'.

Presumably because the phone line was busy, I could only send a text message.

"Son! I heard you won another award! You're such a great son!"

"Son! The school sent out another good news! When are you coming home? Mom will cook you something delicious!"

……

Time goes back to a while ago.

On this side of the East China Sea.

In the principal's office of Donghai No.1 Middle School.

Principal Lin is holding a meeting in the school's conference room.

The spirit of the most recent meeting above was conveyed to all teachers in the school.

Suddenly, Director Ye, the head of the teaching department, rushed in.

"Principal Lin! Good news! Good news!"

"Director Ye, can't you see we're still in a meeting?"

Principal Lin first gave a reprimand, then asked curiously, "Tell me quickly, what news is it?"

Director Ye said with a beaming smile, "Principal Lin, Lin Chen has won another award! This time it's the National Youth Art Competition! Four first-place awards!"

"Lin Chen?"

"An art competition?"

"When did that kid start playing with art again?"

In the conference room, all the teachers were completely bewildered when they heard the familiar name Lin Chen being associated with the art competition.

Principal Lin knew the reason and smiled, saying, "Don't be surprised. Lin Chen is a bit interested in art, so I introduced him to an art teacher."

After saying that, Principal Lin suddenly sighed: "Sigh, this kid... he can't even rest during summer vacation... he just won a provincial art competition last time, and now he's won a national one... huh?"

Principal Lin suddenly stood up and looked at Director Ye: "Director Ye, did Lin Chen win first place nationwide this time?"

"Yes! In the National Youth Art Competition, Lin Chen won four first prizes: calligraphy, traditional Chinese painting, sketching, and oil painting!"

"Hahaha! Four national firsts!"

Principal Lin suddenly burst into laughter.

Art is a niche subject that doesn't receive much attention from society, so when Lin Chen won first place in the province, Principal Lin didn't take it too seriously.

But if you win first place in the national competition, that's a completely different story!

After all, this is the first place in the national competition! The level of prestige is completely different!

"Great! This is another chance for our school to shine!"

Principal Lin, beaming with joy, said to Director Ye, "Director Ye! Contact the finance department immediately, send out a congratulatory notice, and hang up a banner!"

"what?"

Director Ye was taken aback: "Principal, Lin Chen is no longer our student?"

"So what? Even if he leaves school, he's still a graduate of Donghai No.1 High School! As his alma mater, can't we help promote his achievements?"

"Hurry, hurry, hurry! We can't let Donghai Vocational High School beat us to it this time!"

"Okay! I'll take care of it right away!"

Director Ye immediately accepted the order and hurriedly ran out.

So not long after.

All parents at Donghai No.1 Middle School received a congratulatory text message on their mobile phones.

"Warmest congratulations to our graduate Lin Chen for winning first prize in four categories—calligraphy, traditional Chinese painting, oil painting, and watercolor—at the National Youth Art Competition!"

……

Holy shit!

Lin Chen asked Old Su to help suppress the news about him.

I just didn't want to make too much of a fuss and let Chen Xiaoxiao know that I was studying art.

Despite all our precautions, Principal Lin still managed to steal our house!