198: Since you want to see it, I'll show you!

The voice, amidst the noisy and bustling scene, exploded like a clap of thunder.

Although the sound wasn't loud, it instantly drew the attention of everyone present.

Yang Gang, for some unknown reason, felt a sudden jolt in his heart when he heard this, and quickly looked up at the boy who had spoken.

Behind him, a child who looked to be in fifth or sixth grade, his eyes scanning the figurines on the table with a burning gaze, yet revealing a hint of determination in his eyes.

As he uttered those words, Yang Gang saw a unique stubbornness in him.

It's worth noting that most people in the same environment subconsciously follow the crowd; this is a very normal psychological phenomenon. Those who can go against the tide and stick to their principles and bottom lines, expressing their unique opinions at such times, are not just rare, but truly few and far between.

Suddenly, under the gaze of the entire crowd, Chen Jia's little heart pounded wildly with nervousness, but on the surface, he still clenched his fists, displaying a fearless expression.

The moment those two sentences left his lips, he regretted it internally.

Oh no, how did I blurt out what was on my mind? Even Shen Chuya, standing nearby, looked at him in surprise upon hearing this.

Because the distance between them wasn't far, Huang Chaoming also heard Chen Jia's voice.

He raised his head with interest, first sizing up the other party, then glancing at Shen Chuya who was standing beside him.

"I recognize you two."

"We seem to have met at the school gate this morning."

"You should all be Cao Guangman's classmates, right?"

Chen Jia didn't speak, but merely kept his head raised, staring at the other party.

Beside them, some gossip-loving onlookers, quick to catch wind of things, immediately sensed something. Everyone's gaze began to dart back and forth between the two.

Yang Gang turned and gave Chen Jia a close-up shot.

Then, he bent down with a smile and asked, "Classmate, you just said that figurines can only be looked at, not played with. Perhaps you don't quite understand the definition of anime figurines?"

"Figurine, figurine, as the name suggests, is something to be admired in your hand."

"Just as you said, it cannot be played with; it's purely for appreciation and collection, just like a plush toy."

Chen Jia, hearing this, did not back down, but continued to speak.

"Then I wasn't wrong, was I? Why should I cast my vote for something that can only be looked at in your hand and not played with?"

Yang Gang was about to continue explaining, but Huang Chaoming, standing behind the table, suddenly spoke.

"You're saying my figurine model can't be played with? Does that mean you've seen figurines that can be held and played with?"

Hearing Huang Chaoming's rhetorical question, many students around couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

"Yeah, have you ever seen a figurine you can play with? Have you? Have you? I haven't, anyway."

"This boy's words are so funny. Figurines are bought for collection and appreciation. Who plays with figurines at home? If you really want to play, go buy toys."

"Exactly! I think he's just envious and jealous that others have a complete set of limited edition nezha figurines, and he's just sour-graping!"

"The stall owner is right. If you've seen a figurine that can be played with, then show it to us. If you can't, what are you talking about here?"

Yang Gang's camera clearly recorded the surrounding situation.

In the live broadcast room, parents watching this scene couldn't help but look a bit displeased.

In fact, purely on the issue of whether figurines can be played with and whether they deserve the 'Best in Show' award, parents generally supported the boy who bravely expressed his opinion.

Indeed, everyone should have their own ideas, rather than just doing what others say.

Especially some parents whose own children were among those who had just mocked Chen Jia, their expressions became even more grim.

At the same time, Chen Jia, caught in the public criticism, was rendered speechless by the boys and girls surrounding him.

His small face flushed red with hold back, but he stubbornly refused to lower his head.

Indeed, he had never seen a figurine that could be played with, nor did he have any evidence to present. So no matter what others said about him, he could only silently endure it.

However, just as everyone thought the sudden appearance of this clown was merely a bid for attention.

Shen Chuya, who had been standing silently beside Chen Jia, suddenly smiled. He smiled very happily, a genuine smile from the heart.

He knew that the reason Chen Jia said those words was actually to stand up for him!

He couldn't stand Cao Guangman's duplicity, he couldn't stand Huang Chaoming's condescending attitude, so he stepped forward! He became the first person today to express his true feelings!

Since his good brother had already stepped forward, he had no reason to shrink back either.

Moreover, the other person was doing it for him, and at such a critical moment, he absolutely couldn't betray him!

Shen Chuya took a step forward, his voice clear and resonant.

"I think Chen Jia is right! Regarding whether to vote for these model figurines as today's most popular item, everyone has the right to choose! He doesn't want to vote, and neither do I."

"Furthermore, who says figurines can only be used for collection and appreciation? Figurines that can be played with do exist, you just haven't seen them!"

Shen Chuya's voice grew louder and louder, and by the end, every word he spoke resonated with power.

"Since none of you have seen them, then it's a good thing I also brought two figurine models today. Originally, I hadn't planned to display them here."

"But if you all want to see them, I don't mind taking them out now."

As he spoke, he strode quickly to the table where Huang Chaoming was standing, pushing aside the crowd that was blocking him.

Shen Chuya slowly put down the backpack behind him, then gave a thumbs-up to Chen Jia, who was still stunned standing in place, and grinned.

Yang Gang's hand, holding the camera, trembled slightly.

He excitedly aimed the camera at Shen Chuya, as if anticipating what was about to happen next.

Sure enough.

As the camera zoomed in for a close-up, Shen Chuya unzipped his backpack, revealing two tightly wrapped acrylic boxes inside.

"He really brought some!"

In the crowd, someone let out a low gasp, and then, everyone's gaze focused on Shen Chuya.

He carefully took out the two black acrylic boxes and placed them on the table, not far from the complete set of limited edition nezha figurines.

Opening the two boxes, two figurine models from the Nezha series appeared for the first time in plain sight!

It was a Nezha and an Ao Bing with completely different styling and attire from the limited edition!

With just one glance, everyone could see the difference between the two.