<h4>Chapter 401: Chapter 401: Competitions Held Simultaneously</h4>


    When she saw the stack of signed documents, Wang Xiangxiang’s eyes lit up as if she had seen a pile of bright silver.


    She addressed the youngdies of wealthy families, "What shall wepete in?"


    The youngdies, ready and waiting, were prepared to defeat Wang Xiangxiang at any moment.


    "I willpete in chess."


    "I willpete in ying the zither."


    "I willpete in calligraphy."


    "I willpete in painting."


    "..."


    "..."


    Listening to everyone, Chu Lian frowned slightly. These people had really brought out their best skills, seemingly intent on humiliating the headstrong girl. Could she really handle it?


    He looked over at the headstrong girl, noticing her brimming confidence, a sight he had never seen before. Could she truly be capable?


    "How about this, since we’re limited on time, let’s proceed with allpetitions at once, calligraphy over here, chess over there, and painting on that side, and we’ll save ying the zither forst."


    What was this headstrong girl talking about? She wanted topete simultaneously against people who had trained for many years. Did she think it was that simple to defeat them?


    Hearing this, the wealthy youngdies felt underestimated and their faces soured, "Don’t say we are bullying you alone."


    Wang Xiangxiang smiled, "Not at all, how could that be? I really am in a hurry, please indulge me, sisters."


    "Alright!"


    The Chu Family was indeed arge and influential family; in no time, all the props needed for thepetitions were ready.


    Chu Huan was even more excited, having brought a gong which she struck with a loud "ng!"


    The sound was thunderous, and she shouted, "Let thepetition officially begin!"


    The courtyard quieted down instantly as everyone focused their energies and started their favored talents.


    At that moment, Wang Xiangxiang took a deep breath and concentrated intensely.


    First, she went to the chess area, opened each board with a move, then quickly moved to the calligraphy area and swiftly wrote, "A bodycks a pair of wings like the colourful phoenix, but a heart possesses a mutual understanding like the mythical creatures."


    This phrase was what Xiaoxiao had on his kite; anyway, thepetition was about calligraphy, not poetry, so she didn’t have time to think further.


    After finishing, she returned to the chess area. Unlike the other wealthy youngdies who had time to think, she barely paused before making her second move and quickly moved to the painting area. After a few strokes, she returned to chess.


    She repeated this process, and the courtyard turned into her own domain. She resembled a gracefully moving fairy, flitting through this garden full of floral scents.


    As her chess games neared their conclusion, the image under her brush also started to materialize.


    Seeing Wang Xiangxiang’s demeanor, Chu Huan was incredibly excited. She greatly admired this older sister, amazed by her impressive talents.


    Meanwhile, Chu Lian was utterly astounded by Wang Xiangxiang. He had not expected her to be so tremendously skilled. She truly excelled at the four arts—music, chess, calligraphy, and painting—proving herself to be a realdy of talent, matching even Xiaoxiao.


    Thinking this, his lips unconsciously curved into a smile.


    "You have given me too much honor."


    Following Wang Xiangxiang’s gracious words, the wealthy youngdiespeting in chess were defeated one after another, and a paint-smeared portrait of a scoundrel was also finalized.


    The portrait was nearly an exact likeness of the real person, leaving everyone astounded by her skill in painting. Even the wealthy youngdy shepeted against in painting conceded defeat.


    Chu Lian had never imagined that the headstrong girl had chosen to paint him. Had she etched his likeness so deeply in her mind? How could it resemble him so closely?