Reborn as a great painter, with a system, you can be willful

Chapter 196, Auction, Transaction Price, Impact

A studio specializing in oil painting.

The works of most students in the class have entered the final stage of arrangement.

Teacher Chu is explaining to students how to adjust the picture and how to understand the integrity of the picture.

He used students' works as examples to emphasize that any painting has places that can be modified. The so-called complete picture means that the relationship between the main and the secondary in the picture can be coordinated at any time. Next, he used the examples of famous artists' works to analyze and choose the right time to stop creating.

Since choosing the right time to stop creating requires consideration of many aspects and requires talent and decisiveness, many students are confused.

After Teacher Chu finished his lecture, he let the students understand it on their own.

Jiang Zhe turned his attention to his own picture, considering how to adjust it.

This sketch focuses on realistic painting, with the primary goal of expressing the expressions and inner thoughts of the characters in the picture. Secondly, it is to express the characters' shapes and characteristics of the times.

In the picture, except for a few dark and bright tones, most of the areas, from skin color to clothes and even the background, are in the gray area.

In order to express rich texture, he made detailed distinctions in the gray of the picture, and even used the surprise of lines to express the subtle differences in gray.

At this point, every part of the picture is as accurate as possible and consistent with the theme. However, it seems that it can be improved.

He tried hard to recall the initial impulse of creation, but something was always on his mind, making it impossible for him to make a judgment.

This morning, it is the autumn auction time of Times Auction Company.

This life's experience was much more successful than the previous one, but it was the first time for him to auction his own works. Would it be successful? If successful, what would be the highest price he could get? This matter always concerned him.

No matter how much I tell myself to stay calm, it is still difficult to do so.

He simply put down his paintbrush, took his cell phone and water cup, walked out of the studio, and found a place to be alone.

Now, there is no live broadcast channel to see what is happening at the auction.

He looked through the text messages on his phone.

The most recent message was a text message sent by Manager Zhao half an hour ago: the auction of cutting-edge art has begun.

Now, there has been no new news.

Jiang Zhe was a little annoyed, so he strolled to the garden, waiting for news while walking.

Ding Dong—the cell phone message rings.

He saw that Manager Zhao had sent a second text message: "The previous few works were sold successfully. Wait a minute, your work will start. Do you want to hear about the situation on site?"

Jiang Zhe replied: "How do you hear it?"

Manager Zhao called immediately: "Brother, I'll give you a work number. You can use this when you call to entrust the auction later."

"Okay, thank you." Jiang Zhe hung up the phone and entered the number into his mobile phone.

At this time, Wang Zhen called.

Jiang Zhe hesitated for a moment, but still pressed the answer button.

"Jiang Zhe, I'm at the auction site. Don't hang up. Use my phone to listen to the situation on site. I've already told Manager Zhao."

Jiang Zhe said, "Manager Wang, I'm sorry to bother you." He knew that Wang Zhen had returned to Binhai not long ago, but he didn't expect that he would go to Shanghai again.

"I came here for something, and I just happened to take a look at your work. I'm just as concerned about the auction of this work as you are. Okay, just listen for a while."

Jiang Zhe expressed his gratitude again.

He was able to borrow a phone and hear the auctioneer's voice, as well as the noise of the venue.

Wang Zhen obtained the information of the works that had been sold, and compared and analyzed the estimated price with the transaction price. So far, one work of the auction of emerging art has failed to be sold, and eight works have been sold. Among them, the transaction price of three works is higher than the estimated price.

She felt that the auction company's prediction of the market was basically accurate, so she told Jiang Zhe the results of her analysis.

The sounds from the scene and Wang Zhen’s analysis made Jiang Zhe more and more excited about the transaction price of his work.

"It's started." Wang Zhen told Jiang Zhe.

Jiang Zhe heard the auctioneer introducing his work over the phone.

"The starting price is 3 yuan." The auctioneer signaled many buyers to bid.

Jiang Zhe's heart was lifted.

"4 yuan...5 yuan..." The auctioneer's bidding voice continued to ring out.

Jiang Zhe couldn't hear all the words clearly, but he could feel that the pace of the quotation was very fast. The price increased from 5 to 6, and was obviously still rising.

Wang Zhen was present at the event and could directly feel the atmosphere gradually becoming more heated.

If the work is successfully auctioned, the gallery will also benefit, so she stared at the auctioneer intently, and when there was a long interval, she told Jiang Zhe the current price changes.

The price exceeded 10 and reached 12...

The price at this time has exceeded the reserve price agreed upon by Jiang Zhe and the auction company. As long as it exceeds this price, the auction will be completed.

Jiang Zhe looked at his watch and saw that six minutes had passed. He finally felt relieved. He no longer had to worry about the auction failing and affecting his reputation.

The auction bidding was very fast, and after a few minutes, the price exceeded 20.

Wang Zhen also started to get excited: "Jiang Zhe, this painting has exceeded the highest price you've ever sold a painting for. You can raise the price of your work."

"I hope so." Jiang Zhe didn't dare to say too much.

22... 23... He heard the price rising faster and faster.

There was a smile in Wang Zhen's tone of voice.

Jiang Zhe also smiled. Being able to reach this price was beyond his expectations. He even wondered how much the system played a role in this.
While he was distracted, the auction price reached 28 and the noise at the scene became louder and louder.

Jiang Zhe heard that the auctioneer kept asking if there were any more buyers to bid. He wondered if this was the end.
Next, someone else made another bid, bringing the price to 29.

After a series of questions, the auctioneer announced the deal.

When Jiang Zhe heard the word "deal", his heart beat faster.

Immediately afterwards, Wang Zhen's voice of congratulations, along with the applause and noise of conversation from the audience, came into his ears.

Jiang Zhe squeezed his empty left hand hard. "Great." He cheered in his heart, trying hard not to make a sound.

Wang Zhen was still talking: "——This price has almost doubled the highest price of your work. You don't have to rush to sell the few paintings you haven't sold yet."

Jiang Zhe came back to his senses from his excitement: "Manager Wang, you are right. I'll trouble you with the rest."

"Don't worry. I think Manager Zhao will look for you soon. Let's not talk about it for now. Let's talk after you're done with this busy period." Wang Zhen reminded.

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Zhe's heart was still beating fast.

The phone rang soon and the caller ID showed it was Manager Zhao.

Jiang Zhe pressed the answer button: "Manager Zhao."

"Brother, did Manager Wang tell you the good news? Congratulations, the transaction price is beyond your imagination." Manager Zhao was in a good mood.

"Thank you. It's all thanks to you guys." Jiang Zhe praised the other party in time.

"It's mainly because your work is good." Manager Zhao understands the ways of the world better.

"Will the cooperation continue in the future?" Jiang Zhe asked tentatively.
"You made the right choice by choosing us." Manager Zhao reminded: "I will help you with the subsequent formalities. We have already started with the four treasures of the study."

"Okay, I'll call." Jiang Zhe hung up the phone and dialed the number Manager Zhao told him.

A female staff member answered the phone.

The girl helped him bid and purchased the seal carving works.

Jiang Zhe held his cell phone in one hand and picked up the water cup with the other, drinking water in big gulps, feeling as refreshing as drinking alcohol.

At this moment, he heard the system prompt:

The painter made full use of the opportunity to increase his visibility and gain rewards.

He opened the system and saw the new prompt, and realized that the series of events before and after the auction constituted the so-called special opportunity.

The auction price was nearly double the expected price, which was a great achievement of the opportunity.

The system explained in the prompt that this opportunity was due to the existence of such a demand, and Jiang Zhe used his ability in time to make the right choice. The role of the system is more like an invisible guide.

The staff of the auction company reminded Jiang Zhe that the auction had begun.

Jiang Zhe couldn't continue checking the system, so he closed the page and focused on the auction.

The three seals he liked will be auctioned separately.

Although he had received a reward from the seal, he did not want to break his promise on this matter, so he participated in the auction according to the agreement with Manager Zhao.

The first seal he was interested in, Chen Julai's seal carving work, began to be auctioned.

Jiang Zhe bid twice and stopped when the price exceeded 2.

When the price of the second seal carving work by Fang Jiekan exceeded 3, he chose to stop.

The third piece, a seal carving work by Deng Sanmu, was priced at just over 2 yuan. Jiang Zhe decisively raised the price once, and finally bought it for yuan.

The staff member said to Jiang Zhe: "Congratulations, Mr. Jiang."

Jiang Zhe replied: "Thank you for your help. I will trouble you with the follow-up work."

He hung up the phone and transferred the money according to the procedure.

Soon, Manager Zhao called Jiang Zhe again.

"Congratulations, you have good vision and are decisive in your actions. Deng Sanmu's works will definitely appreciate in value in the future."

He said on the phone that he would deliver the seal safely as soon as possible and transfer the payment for the painting to Jiang Zhe as soon as possible.

Jiang Zhe ended the call, stood up, walked back and forth, and let his emotions gradually calm down.

At this moment, I couldn't help feeling a little proud.

The auction was successful, and I have become somewhat famous. I think the road ahead will become wider and wider, and I am full of expectations for the future.

He remembered something and opened the system to check his honor value.

I found that I received honors continuously before and after my works were sold at auction.

At this moment, the honor experience bar is just a little bit away from reaching the maximum value.

He was looking forward to seeing what changes would happen if it reached the maximum value.

Jiang Zhe waited until his emotions calmed down before pretending nothing had happened and returning to the studio to continue his creation.

At noon, Manager Zhao called again.

"Brother, good news. The client was very happy to pay almost immediately. We will transfer the money to you as soon as we complete the formalities. This work of yours is the most expensive work sold in our new art special. Many people are asking for your news."

Jiang Zhe expressed his gratitude again.

At the same time, many people who paid attention to the auction began to pay attention to Jiang Zhe.

In the afternoon, Jiang Zhe tried his best to forget about the auction and concentrate on his creation.

In the evening, he received a call from Manager Zhao, and the payment for the painting had been transferred into his account.

(End of this chapter)