Nick pushed up his glasses resting on his nose, slowly opening his mouth only after the applause faded.
"These three are all exceptional masterpieces, but personally, I favor 'The Watcher' and 'Candlelight.' Between the two, my choice is..."
His voice trailed off, deliberately building suspense, as the audience held their breath in anticipation.
With a hearty laugh, he continued, "'Candlelight,' reminds me of my childhood memories, my mother, and my deceased father. It is very immersive, and I truly love it!"
The answer was self-evident.
Yuanya didn't need a translation; she clearly heard his words and, overcome with excitement, firmly grasped Lan Xiu's hand...
Lan Xiu, amused, reciprocated her grip.
Then Anderson made his choice, selecting "The Watcher."
Finally, it was the turn of the finale, Master Blue.
Everyone expected him to at least start with a critique, but no, he didn't engage in any idle chatter.