amaotonovel Chapter 190 Disqualification
Chapter 190 Disqualification
As soon as Chen Qing finished speaking, the room erupted in an uproar.
The professors on the panel all looked surprised and skeptical.
"Plagiarism?"
"Teacher Chen, your accusation is too harsh!"
"Yes, Teacher Chen, do you have any evidence to support your claim?"
"Lin Chen's work is so inspired, how could he plagiarize?"
A smug, cold smile appeared on Chen Qing's lips.
"Of course! In fact, you all should have seen the people Lin Chen plagiarized!"
Chen Qing took out her phone, operated it for a bit, and then opened Weibo.
"Everyone, a few days ago, the Calligraphy and Painting Association and a central media outlet jointly released a news article introducing unknown folk artists. Do you remember it?"
Finally, someone realized what was happening.
"You mean Mo Yingchenguang!"
"That's right! Everyone, take a close look at Lin Chen's works!"
I can't comment on calligraphy and traditional Chinese painting, but as for this oil painting...
This unique thick-painting technique, the high-saturation color contrast, and the way the figures are depicted are all direct copies of Mo Ying Chen Guang's creations!
In my opinion, Lin Chen clearly studied Mo Ying Chen Guang's work carefully and made some slight modifications based on the theme of this competition!
Therefore, I have reason to suspect that Lin Chen may have referenced Mo Ying Chen Guang's work during the competition!
Chen Qing paced back and forth, sneering.
Actually, when he was reviewing yesterday, he felt that Lin Chen's work seemed somewhat familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before, but he couldn't quite place it.
It wasn't until he saw the No. 12 work, which was based on the image of ink shadows and dust, that he remembered.
All of Lin Chen's works are extremely similar to those of Mo Ying Chen Guang!
"In our oil painting circle, to determine whether there is plagiarism, we look at whether there is a significant similarity in the form of expression between the two works!"
It is obvious that the similarity between Lin Chen's paintings and Mo Ying Chen Guang's paintings has gone beyond mere coincidence!
This is blatant and egregious plagiarism!
"The evidence is irrefutable! This person has no right to stand on this field. He must be disqualified and his results wiped off immediately, or this competition will become a laughing stock!"
……
The ratings for the last two items continued into the next day.
At 2 PM, as per the previously announced procedure, the results of this competition will be published.
In the hotel, Lin Chen and Cai Hua looked at the computer together, waiting for the results to be announced.
However, even after 2 PM, the official website for the competition still hadn't updated.
"That's strange. Why haven't the results been announced yet?"
Cai Hua sat in front of the computer, looking at the unresponsive page with a puzzled expression.
He took out his phone and refreshed the page again, but the result was the same; it wasn't a network problem.
"Something's wrong..."
Cai Hua looked up at Lin Chen and said, "Lin Chen, my right eyelid has been twitching all night. Could something have happened?"
"Professor Cai, you graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and you still believe in this?"
"Then why haven't the results been announced yet? This competition is a national event, there's no way something could go wrong!"
Just then, Lin Chen's phone rang.
Seeing the unfamiliar number on his phone, Lin Chen answered it without much thought.
"Are you Lin Chen? This is from the organizing committee of the National Youth Art Competition. We regret to inform you that your oil painting is suspected of plagiarism, and the organizing committee has decided to disqualify you from the competition and strip you of all your results!"
"If you have any objections, you can appeal to the organizing committee within 24 hours of receiving this call!"
After saying that, the other party hung up the phone.
Almost at the same time Lin Chen received the call, Cai Hua also saw that the organizing committee's page had finally been updated.
The updated information wasn't the match results, but rather an official statement!
"Lin Chen! The organizing committee actually said that someone plagiarized in this competition! So the results will be announced a day later?"
Lin Chen gave a wry smile: "Teacher Cai, they said I was the one who plagiarized."
"what?"
Cai Hua's eyes darted around, and he quickly made a guess in his mind.
"Lin Chen, could it be Chen Qing? It must be him! He's one of the judges this time. You offended him during your last speech, so he must be the one causing trouble behind the scenes!"
"No, we need to go to the organizing committee right away and get to the bottom of this!"
Cai Hua reached out and grabbed Lin Chen's arm, intending to lead him out.
Lin Chen withdrew his hand, showing no sign of panic. Instead, he slightly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a faint smile.
"Teacher Cai, don't worry."
"It's not surprising that Chen Qing would take this opportunity to retaliate, but I didn't expect him to accuse me of plagiarism. Who do you think plagiarized if they say I did?"
"Who?"
Cai Hua was stunned for a moment.
In his eyes, Lin Chen's works have a unique style, perhaps because he is a top student.
His works feature distinctive color combinations and lighting angles, setting them apart from other artists' styles.
To insist that he plagiarized someone else's work seems a bit difficult...
Could it be?
"Ink Shadows and Dust?"
Lin Chen nodded, lightly tapping his thigh with his fingers, and said calmly:
"The truth will out, and the lie will become the truth. The organizing committee gave me 24 hours to appeal, so we don't need to rush. Before that, someone will naturally clear my name."
……
The capital city, the Su family.
Grandpa Su, holding a teapot in one hand, pushed open his granddaughter's door.
"Yao'er, the competition results should be out by now, right? What prize did my precious granddaughter win?"
When Mr. Su entered the room, he saw his granddaughter standing in front of his computer with a phone in one hand and an angry expression on her face.
"I understand, thank you, Teacher Zhang... My grandfather is here, I'll hang up now."
Upon seeing that Old Master Su had arrived, Su Yao hurriedly said a few words and then hung up the phone.
Seeing that his granddaughter's expression was off, Old Master Su asked curiously, "Yao'er, what happened? Didn't you win any awards? That's impossible."
"Grandpa, no, the results of this competition have been postponed and will be announced tomorrow."
"Postponed? Why?"
Hearing her grandfather ask this, Su Yao immediately put down her phone, took her grandfather's hand, and said, "Grandpa, the organizing committee said it was because someone was suspected of plagiarism! But I've inquired, and the person they're talking about is actually Lin Chen!"
"That's outrageous! What kind of talk is that? Lin Chen's skill level is so high, how could he possibly plagiarize someone else?"
Plagiarism?
Lin Chen?
Old Su put down the teapot, his brows furrowed.
In fact, the organizing committee had originally invited him to be a judge.
However, because his granddaughter Su Yao was participating in the competition, Mr. Su felt he should avoid any appearance of impropriety and declined the organizing committee's invitation.
Therefore, he was completely unaware of the review process for the works over the past two days.
How could they possibly think Lin Chen's work is plagiarized?
"Yao'er, are you sure the organizing committee is talking about Lin Chen?"
"Confirmed! I just asked Teacher Zhang about the situation."
Mr. Su nodded. The teacher Zhang that Su Yao mentioned was one of the judges of this competition and also Mr. Su's student.
"I'll go to the organizing committee to see what's going on. I know Lin Chen's talent, and if there's any misunderstanding, I'll definitely stand up for him and seek justice!"