Chapter 187 After the female student left, more students rushed forward to have Tara look at their
work.
That was until Christopher cleared his throat.
Once the students saw him, they politely stepped aside. When Tara immediately noticed Sylvia
standing beside Christopher, shock dawned on her face. Sylvia crossed her arms, a smirk pulling at her
lips. Tara could not help but think back to when Sylvia had called her trash in front of everyone at the
art exhibition, and her expression turned cold. However, in the blink of an eye, her expression shifted
into a smile and she asked, “Sylvia, what are you doing here?”
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Christopher explained, “I invited Sylvia to provide guidance to the participants. We have many
participants this time, not just students but also artists from other places. I was worried that you, Nesta,
and everyone else might have your plates too full.” The implication was obvious; Christopher needed
somebody really skilled to keep watch over them.
Tara‘s face stiffened. Then, he exclaimed, “Everyone, if I may interrupt you, I have somebody I would
like to introduce.” The students surrounding Tara immediately came running over while the people still
painting shifted their attention to Christopher. Christopher smiled at Sylvia. She immediately walked
forward before greeting the people watching her with a polite smile. He then said, “This is Sunflower.
She will be joining us for the next two days, so feel free to seek her guidance if you have any
questions, everyone.” As soon as they heard the name “Sunflower”, the group of students buzzed with
excitement. Even the artists that were painting stood up and walked over.
Sylvia quickly added, “Well, I can‘t provide any guidance. I only know a little about the areas that I‘m
familiar with. I‘m open to discussion with anyone, at any time.”
Everyone began sizing her up, and some were even discussing her among themselves. “Wow, I never
thought I would be able to meet Sunflower. Joining this event really was worth it!”
“I agree! But I never expected Sunflower to be a young woman.”
“And a beautiful young woman at that too.”
Sylvia was standing close by, so it was difficult not to overhear their discussion, which made her
chuckle.
Tara, who was standing to the side, turned red with jealousy. A moment later, Christopher said to
Sylvia, “Sylvia, I‘ll have to trouble you for the next few days. I have an urgent matter to attend to in
Westchester City, so I‘ll be returning now.” Sylvia replied, “Sure, President Dendro, and it is my honor
to be invited here anyway.” Christopher spoke to some other people before promptly leaving. In an
instant, a large group of people surrounded Sylvia. A student even brought a chair over so that she
could take a seat. Sylvia was taken aback at the sudden enthusiasm, so as soon as she greeted
everyone properly, she quickly sat down. Then, she started evaluating their work. Her surroundings
were completely packed with people. Sylvia quickly said, “Everyone, please don‘t worry. Continue your
painting if you‘re not done. I can take a look once you‘ve finished.”
As soon as her words fell, she took a painting that was held out to her. She could tell that it was a
student‘s work at first glance. Though there was an inexperienced sense to the painting, it also had its
own unique style. Without hesitation, Sylvia commented, “The brushwork in some places seems a bit
rushed and green, but you have your own style, which I think is a good thing.” The student happily took
her painting back.
Compared to the previous painting, the next one Sylvia looked at was much more inferior. She pointed
out a few problems with the work and politely told the student to work harder. The student understood
her immediately and thanked her before walking away with their painting. And so, Sylvia evaluated
painting after painting. She looked at each painting meticulously and explained her thoughts in detail
too. Although their progress was much slower, everyone was very patient. Each time she evaluated a
painting, everybody else would share their opinions as well, thus opening things up into a discussion
The scene was even livelier now. On the other hand, Tara had been pushed aside by everyone.
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