Elder Peng, Elder Wang, Elder Liu, and other veteran painters saw Chen Gongnan's arrogant and dismissive demeanor and realized that their praise for Lin Fei as the youngest renowned artist at the exhibition had sparked jealousy in this pretentious Chen Nangong.
However, these veteran painters didn't hold much liking for Chen Nangong, as he had become arrogant and hypocritical, thriving on flattery, since achieving fame at a young age.
Yet, due to Chen Gongnan's great reputation, having secured the position of Vice Chairman of the Art Association at a young age, a position higher than that of these old fellows, they naturally didn't dare criticize this Vice Chairman of the Art Association.
This made Chen Gongnan even more dismissive.
Elder Peng, Elder Wang, and Elder Liu knew Lin Fei was a student of Elder Kong, with whom they had a friendship spanning decades.
Chen Gongnan ignored Lin Fei, which left the three elders feeling unsettled.
