187 Masterpiece (1/2)
Chapter 187: Masterpiece
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”Smoke seals the willows over the lake? That’s it? So simple?”
The crowd were rather shocked by his lackluster answer!
Soon after, someone looked at Xu Que and saw that he was gazing out of the window, towards a house by the lake. He then laughed, ”Haha, he must be looking at the house outside and the scenery and thus said the first thing that popped into his mind?”
”Ai? Seems like that is true. Look out of the hall and you’ll see the great lake. The rain has just stopped and its misty outside. Even the willow trees are being obscured by the mists!”
”Looks like this Li Bai has used up all his creative prowess and is at a loss for words now. What he said seems to be completely unrelated to our Fire Nations!”
”You can’t say that as well. The great lake is the scenery facing our Imperial City. However, his description of it was too little and insignificant. It cannot compare to our young master Zhao’s at all!”
”That’s for sure. Look at how brilliant young master Zhao’s couplet is. It completely portrays the strength and success of the Fire Nations!”
”The most important thing is that young master Zhao’s couplet is very difficult to continue. I would have to think for several days before producing a match!”
The crowd started shaking their heads in disapproval.
Some of them were filled with taunts, while others were regretful and sympathetic.
Based on whatever Xu Que had managed to come up with, was far too simple.
There were only seven words, and sounded like nothing more than a meaningless phrase. In fact, the students felt that Xu Que’s phrase couldn’t even be compared to young master Zhao’s. Additionally, Xu Que’s couplet didn’t even have any relation to Fire nations, and didn’t sound all that glorious.
Seeing all these students discuss his work with impunity, Xu Que leaned against the doorframe once more and took another puff of his cigarette before spitting the smoke out. He had a look of utter disregard on his face, as though he could withstand all the insults, because he knew that he had no worthy opponent on this planet.
Ai!
It’s so scary to be ignorant!
And these people dared to call themselves students?
They can’t even recognize such a brilliant masterpiece?
Xu Que thought to himself as he laughed at these students, ”Damned crippled retards! Is there… A single person here with at least mediocre standards? Do I have to stand up and explain every single word for you? But if I did that, it wouldn’t go along with my acting tough at all, because the main point is for the great realization!”
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Under such circumstances, Xu Que could only cast his glance at young master Zhao, whom everyone thought was the absolute most talented individual here in the Imperial City.
Yes!
The way he looked at young master Zhao was exactly how a teacher would point at the whiteboard, an easy question written on it, expectantly waiting for you to speak the right answer. It was that same look of encouragement and anticipation…..
”You…. Why are you looking at me this way for? You were the one who came up with such a simple and normal couplet. Hehe, do you wish for me to praise your wonderful work?”
Young master Zhao could feel the heat from Xu Que’s glare and assumed that it was because Xu Que needed a way to ‘step off the stage’ in a dignified manner. At this point, young master Zhao became more confident and satisfied. He had no intention of helping Xu Que from his humiliation, and stood by the side, laughing coldly.
”Cough cough….”
After Xu Que realized that this young master Zhao didn’t understand his brilliant masterpiece, Xu Que cleared his throat and sighed out in disappointment. He then shook his head. His heart was aching with disappointment. It was way too painful.
Screw this! I wanted to act tough, but nobody would cooperate with me and assist me. Don’t tell me that in this life, the only way I can act tough is by doing it directly and openly and not expect people to read in between the lines?
Indeed, Xu Que was grimacing as though his heart truly heart. This caused young master Zhao to feel rather suspicious. Why did this Li Bai wear such a strange expression instead of looking ashamed and embarrassed?
Hence, young master Zhao thought about the seven words uttered by Xu Que once again.
Smoke seals the willows over the lake!
”Piang!”
Right at that moment, young master Zhao who was smiling happily, a teacup in his hands, dropped it to the ground as it shattered into fragments!
The smile on his face was frozen, as his pupils dilated. His heart was filled with horror!
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