After sending everyone off, Yueyao felt both grateful and ashamed. She now understood that the teacher's main purpose for bringing the children was not just to visit, but also to support her. If it weren't for the teacher, these invited guests might not all have come.
Mr. Yu Shan smiled and said, "You have the ability. Otherwise, they wouldn't have done me this favor. Yueyao, as long as you do well with today's painting, your reputation in Jiangnan will rise to another level. So, you must seize this opportunity."
Elder Liu's suggestion might be considered a test for Yueyao. Even if her painting sells for a fortune, without recognition from the stalwarts of the art world like Elder Liu, Yueyao could only be regarded as a top-tier painter without being considered the best. Conversely, gaining the recognition of those present today would mean Yueyao has climbed to the pinnacle of the art world, securing her position. This is actually what Mr. Yu Shan expects of Yueyao.
