Chapter 81 - When the truth comes out

"Sixth brother, no matter what you say, I won't be angry." Xia Zhuozhuo's words were a bit coquettish, and Xia Huaijin touched her head lovingly, his heart full of love for her. However, this tranquility was soon broken. Xia Liuli suddenly returned home, and her purpose was to plagiarize Xia Huaijin's paintings. This news was like a bolt from the blue, and Xia Huaijin's face instantly darkened. "I'll go find her and ask her now!" Xia Huaijin turned around angrily and wanted to leave, but was stopped by Xia Zhuo. "Sixth brother, don't be impulsive." Xia Zhuozhuo's voice was a bit anxious, "You go to question her now, she won't admit it. It's better to wait until her paintings are displayed, and when you confirm her plagiarism, it's not too late to find her." Xia Huaijin heard this, although he was still unwilling in his heart, but he calmed down. He knew Xia Zhuozhuo's intelligence and calmness, so he nodded and decided to endure it temporarily. In fact, Xia Huaijin had already had some guesses in his heart. It was not the first time that Xia Liuli plagiarized his paintings. The last time she won the championship in a competition, that painting was plagiarized from his work. But at that time, he thought of the face of the Xia family and did not make the matter public. At this moment, Xia Liuli was following behind Du Haoran and his son, silent. Her heart was full of anxiety and uneasiness. She knew that her plagiarism of Xia Huaijin's paintings would be exposed sooner or later, but she didn't expect it to be so soon. At this moment, Xia Zhuozhuo's eyes suddenly fell on her. Xia Liuli's heart tightened, fearing that Xia Zhuozhuo would see any clues. However, Xia Zhuozhuo just smiled slightly and didn't seem to notice her abnormality. Xia Liuli breathed a sigh of relief, but then became nervous again. Because she saw Xia Huaijin standing next to Xia Zhuozhuo. An ominous premonition suddenly surged in her heart. If Xia Huaijin recognized that her paintings were plagiarized, then everything was over for her. She quickly took out her cell phone and wanted to send a message to Xia Huaijin to plead for mercy, but found that she had been blocked by him. She was so angry that she trembled all over, but she could do nothing. At this moment, she suddenly found that her throat could speak. She was delighted and immediately quickened her pace and came to Xia Huaijin. "Sixth brother..." Her voice was gentle and sweet, as if there had never been any rift between the two. However, Xia Huaijin just glanced at her coldly, with a bit of disdain in his tone: "If you have something to say, say it, don't make such a disgusting sound." Xia Liuli's face instantly became extremely ugly. She suppressed her anger and returned to her normal voice and said: "Sixth brother, I have something very important to tell you." However, Xia Huaijin just waved his hand impatiently: "I have nothing to say to you." Xia Liuli saw this and became more anxious. She knew that if she didn't convince Xia Huaijin at this moment, her plagiarism would soon be exposed. So, she leaned close to Xia Huaijin and said in a low voice: "It's about the third brother, you won't listen?" Xia Huaijin's heart suddenly shuddered when he heard this. He knew that Xia Zhuozhuo valued the third brother, so he stopped and looked at Xia Liuli and said: "Go on." Xia Liuli was secretly proud of this. She knew that she had successfully attracted Xia Huaijin's attention, so she continued: "Do you know why the third brother is always worried recently? In fact, it's because he discovered some of your secrets." Xia Huaijin had an ominous premonition when he heard this. He stared at Xia Liuli's eyes and asked: "What secrets?" Xia Liuli smiled slightly, leaned close to his ear and said: "The secret about your painting. He found that your painting was plagiarized, and the plagiarist is also closely related to you." Xia Huaijin's face turned pale when he heard this. He glared at Xia Liuli and asked, "Did you plagiarize my painting?" Xia Liuli's heart tightened, but she pretended to be innocent and said, "Sixth brother, how can you doubt me? I am your sister." However, Xia Huaijin no longer believed her words. He shouted, "Don't pretend! I already know your true face!" Just then, Xia Zhuozhuo suddenly came over. She looked at the two people's tense appearance and guessed a little in her heart. She smiled slightly and said to Xia Huaijin, "Sixth brother, don't talk nonsense with her. After the exhibition is over, we will naturally find out the truth." Xia Huaijin nodded after hearing this. He knew that this was not the time to entangle with Xia Liuli, so he decided to endure it temporarily. Xia Liuli looked at Xia Zhuozhuo with resentment in her eyes. She knew that all this was Xia Zhuozhuo's trick. If she hadn't reminded herself about the third brother, Xia Huaijin would not have doubted herself so quickly. However, at this moment, she was powerless to save the situation. She could only watch Xia Huaijin and Xia Zhuozhuo leave her sight. Just then, the broadcast in the main exhibition hall sounded. The results of the annual ink painting competition of Future Realm were about to be announced. Xia Liuli was full of tension and anxiety. She knew that her plagiarism would be exposed sooner or later, but she didn't expect it to be at this moment. She clenched her fists, and her nails dug deep into her palms. However, even so, she couldn't ease her anxiety and fear. Finally, the results of the competition came on the radio. When she heard her name, Xia Liuli's heart instantly rose to her throat. However, when she heard that she won the plagiarism award, her face instantly turned pale. She looked at the list and the comparison chart of the paintings on the radio screen in disbelief, and her heart was full of despair and helplessness. She knew that from this moment on, everything was over for her. Xia Huaijin and Xia Zhuozhuo stood aside, looking at Xia Liuli's desolate appearance. There was no sympathy or pity in their hearts. Because they knew that all this was Xia Liuli's own fault. Just then, Du Haoran and his son came over. Looking at Xia Liuli's appearance, they also guessed a little in their hearts. Du Haoran sighed and said, "Liuli, how could you do such a thing? You are destroying your future." Xia Liuli burst into tears when she heard this. She knew that she had completely lost Du Haoran's trust and support. And all this was caused by her greed and selfishness. She looked at Xia Huaijin and Xia Zhuozhu with resentment and unwillingness. However, no matter how unwilling she was, she could not change this fact. Xia Huaijin and Xia Zhuozhu smiled at each other. They knew that from this moment on, Xia Liuli had completely lost the qualification to compete with them. And they will continue to move forward and write a chapter on the road to the future. As the broadcast ended, the crowd gradually dispersed. Xia Liuli stood alone in the corner of the exhibition hall, silently bearing the consequences of everything. She knew that all this was caused by her own choice. And she had to pay the price for her choice. However, even at this moment, she still did not realize her mistake. She still thought she was a victim and was framed. And the root of all this was Xia Zhuozhuo's jealousy and calculation. However, in fact, it was her own greed and selfishness that caused all this to happen. If she could cherish her talent and opportunities and not plagiarize other people's works; if she could face her mistakes honestly and have the courage to bear the consequences; if she could respect the fruits of others' labor and cherish their friendship... then all this might not happen. However, the reality is cruel. She has lost everything, including her reputation, future, and the trust and support of her family. And all this is caused by her own choice. In the days to come, she will face the consequences and challenges alone. And she must also learn to grow and be strong to meet... Look at the big screen, please pay attention!