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

Chapter 197: Impact of Auction Transaction, System Changes

Jiang Zhemo's account balance: 768329 yuan

From the details, we can see that a sum of over 20 yuan was transferred into the account not long ago.

The 20 yuan for the painting was much less than the transaction price after deducting various expenses including income tax, but he was already very satisfied with the amount.

Excited, he did not return to the dormitory, but went to his studio and called to tell his parents the good news.

When Mr. and Mrs. Jiang Yi heard the good news, they were so happy that they wanted to find time to celebrate and asked about what happened.

Jiang Zhe recounted the auction process and finally asked his parents not to show off outside.

After hanging up the phone, he opened the system page.

When the money arrived, he heard the system prompt but didn't have a chance to check it.

At this moment, back in the studio, I can open the system with confidence.

New prompt on the page: "You gain honor points and reach the highest value of the current level. When the honor level reaches a certain level of fame, you will receive special rewards. The system can be upgraded accordingly.

He clicked on his personal attributes and saw that the previous honor experience points had been cleared, and the level marked behind it was - slightly famous.

He clicked on the reward first and saw that it was divided into two parts: a reward of 20 yuan and an opportunity to watch the master's creation once.

Jiang Zhe believes that the opportunity to observe the masters' creations is more useful to him. He continues to accumulate opportunities to observe, intending to use them when needed, and then click to receive the funds.

This time, the system did not allow him to choose a channel, but instead specified that the reward funds would be obtained from the painting sales channel.

Jiang Zhe saw that all the things he needed to do had been done, so he clicked to start the upgrade.

While he was waiting, he thought about with whom he could share the good news.

Coincidentally, Wang Zhen called him to discuss the price of another oil painting.

When Jiang Zhe heard that someone was going to buy another oil painting of a dancer for 17 yuan, he did not respond immediately. Instead, he entrusted Wang Zhen to negotiate the price with the other party.

He also learned through Wang Zhen that the customer who bought the paintings at the auction was not an acquaintance, and his last worry was finally put to rest.

Soon, Sister Liao also called him to congratulate him. In addition to congratulations, she also gave Jiang Zhe special advice on his mentality after achieving success.

Jiang Zhe was somewhat touched by this kind of concern and consideration.

When the conversation was over, he saw that the system had been upgraded.

He reopened the system and saw that the page had not changed much. He learned from the description that this upgrade was not a comprehensive system upgrade, but because the honor level had increased, affecting related functions.

Jiang Zhe checked different pages one by one and found that the skill column had the biggest changes, with many skills being categorized.

For example, the current skill is Chinese painting, which includes the skills of Chinese painting figures, flower and bird painting, and landscape painting. On the skill page, you will first see the Chinese painting skill. Click on this skill to see the categories inside.

Calligraphy skills remain unchanged, and seal carving skills are included in it.

The two oil painting skills are classified as one oil painting skill; gouache and watercolor painting are classified as watercolor skills.

Now, there are two skills in the skill bar: traditional handicrafts and design.

Now, the entire skill bar looks much cleaner.

He then clicked on the honor value experience bar. After upgrading, the experience bar could show that the current level was slightly famous, and the subsequent level was famous.

The current level requires more honor points to be accumulated, and I don’t know when I can upgrade.

While Jiang Zhe was checking the new features of the system, President Cui of the Binhai Art Association was browsing the promotional page of the Times Auction Company. Jiang Zhe's works appeared in it.

He put down the flyer and called his capable subordinate.

"...I saw a painting on the Times Auction. The artist is Jiang Zhe. Can you confirm whether it is the Jiang Zhe we learned from? Reply to me as soon as possible."

Professor Qin was sitting and listening to music when his cell phone rang. He frowned, turned the music volume down to the lowest level, and pressed the answer button.

"Old Xie, what's the matter?"

"Lao Qin, I saw the news about the Times Auction. Among the young painters in the autumn auction, the oil painting with the highest transaction price was by Jiang Zhe. Is he the student from your school?" asked Lao Xie.

Professor Qin asked: "What is the title of the work? What is the content of the painting?"

"It's a painting of a dancer, a realistic oil painting."

Professor Qin understood it in his heart. But for the sake of safety, he did not admit it immediately: "I am not sure about this matter. Let me ask around."

Old Xie said: "If it's true, then you guys will be exposed."

Professor Qin chatted with his friend for a while and ended the call. He called his graduate student, Professor Hu.

"Teacher Hu, I heard that Jiang Zhe's work was sold at the Times Auction. Can you confirm it?"

Soon, Teacher Hu called back.

"Teacher Qin, I called Jiang Zhe to confirm that it was his work."

"Tell him to come to my office tomorrow morning."

……

Jiang Zhe put down his phone. Just now, in addition to Teacher Hu calling, several familiar people also called to ask questions or express congratulations. The information about the auction of the works must have spread. He sat in front of the workbench, feeling a little confused. He felt excited and satisfied, but also a little hesitant.

Now, as soon as the news spread, I received calls one after another. When the news spreads more widely, what else will come to me?
He remembered Sister Liao's reminder that the more successful one is, the more humble one should be.

In order to calm his mind, he took out his calligraphy and painting tools and began to copy small characters.

When one focuses on the strokes, structure and composition of calligraphy, those disturbing things are temporarily forgotten.

The next day, during the break of professional classes, Jiang Zhe came to Professor Qin's office.

After knocking on the door and entering, I saw Professor Qin wearing a cashmere sweater, a cotton vest, loose pants of the same color, and cotton slippers, sitting leisurely on a rattan chair drinking tea.

"Teacher Qin."

"Come on, sit down and talk." Professor Qin pointed to the chair next to him.

Jiang Zhe was very attentive and added water to Professor Qin.

Professor Qin smiled as he watched Jiang Zhe put down the kettle. After he sat next to him, he asked, "You sent the oil painting you participated in the college students' joint calligraphy and painting exhibition to the auction company. I don't know what happened next. Can you tell me about it?"

He was very curious about how Jiang Zhe did it.

Jiang Zhe briefly described the process of dealing with the auction company.

"Yes." Professor Qin nodded. "Being favored by the auction company and successfully sold the painting means that your painting has been recognized. Congratulations."

"Thank you, Teacher Qin." Jiang Zhe replied.

"Hey, don't be anxious. After congratulating you, I still want to remind you. Don't be complacent after you get your grades. You still need to study hard in school and lay a solid foundation. Maybe you will go higher and further in the future."

Professor Qin told Jiang Zhe about his considerations: "You have the foundation you have now, don't waste it, set higher goals. Don't think that I am saying this at a cliché. Everyone's path to success is unique, so you have to consider your own future path and use your energy in this regard.

Let's talk about the auction price. This price is not low, and it is attractive enough for many people. Therefore, there will be a lot of fame and fortune around you.

You have to hold yourself together. The school will have your back, but if you get yourself into some trouble, the school won’t be able to help you.”

Jiang Zhe understood that Professor Qin's reminder was out of concern and care, so he expressed his gratitude again.

Professor Qin continued, "If you encounter any difficulties, please come to me in time. I will report this matter to the school. What do you think?"

Jiang Zhe answered carefully: "If the school promotes it, I will cooperate, but I personally don't want to publicize this matter. The auction price is not an academic achievement. It will only cause trouble."

"It's good that you think this way. I will also express my thoughts when I report." After Professor Qin asked some questions about life, he talked about another matter.

"You already have a provincial-level formal award. The Binhai City Artists Association will come to you and ask you to join the association. You are even eligible to join the Provincial Artists Association. I will recommend you in time. This is a formal organization, much more formal than that society. It will be good for you to get in touch with it."

Jiang Zhe agreed without much thought.

After Jiang Zhe left, Professor Qin found Teacher Hu and asked her to write a document and report to the school as soon as possible.

After writing down the request, Teacher Hu said with some emotion: "The work of a freshman has been sold at an auction. He has surpassed many teachers and me."

Professor Qin consoled him: "Don't be envious of this kind of thing. Jiang Zhe's work is a fine product. His other works won't sell for such a high price. Becoming famous requires accumulation and timing. Don't be in a hurry. Take your time."

On his way back to the studio, Jiang Zhe saw that there were five or six missed calls on his phone during his conversation with Professor Qin.

There were several familiar numbers, and he replied one by one.

As for unfamiliar numbers, they will all be ignored.

President Cui of the Art Society put down the phone with a smile on his face and said to a director next to him: "Jiang Zhe's work won an award in the series of activities of the Provincial Art Annual Exhibition, so this matter can be summarized together with our society's work in participating in the Provincial Art Annual Exhibition."

……

noon.

"Really? Why did you tell me now?" Chen Yan was happy to hear Jiang Zhe's good news, but she also blamed him for telling it too late.

Jiang Zhe explained: "Last night, I kept answering the phone. I got a headache when I saw the phone."

"Let's celebrate for you tonight," Chen Yan suggested.

"Okay, today is Friday and tomorrow is Saturday. Let's go to my studio?" Jiang Zhe asked.

"it is good."

In the evening, Jiang Zhe and Chen Yan returned to the studio after going out to celebrate.

Chen Yan saw several boxes in the studio, "What did you buy?"

Jiang Zhe said, "These are the painting supplies that came by mail. I haven't had time to pack them up these past two days. Have some water first, and I'll pack them up right away."

He sorted the painting supplies, paper and ink on the shelf, and Chen Yan was there to help.

After they finished their work and washed up, Chen Yan looked at the works in the studio and asked, "Jiang Zhe, if I learn from you, can I also sell paintings? I don't have such high requirements, a few hundred or a few thousand will be fine."

Jiang Zhe said: "Isn't this a high requirement? But there is a way."

Chen Yan became interested: "What method?"

Jiang Zhe stood up and faced Chen Yan, saying, "Correspondence course."

(End of this chapter)