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

Chapter 228, Options Given by the System, Select Target
Jiang Zhe ended his call with Wang Zhen and continued his walk.

Although Wang Zhen suggested that he use his connections, he had a system to back him up and could face the matter calmly.

"Jiang Zhe, so leisurely?" Lao Ma walked out of the restaurant and took the initiative to greet Jiang Zhe.

"Teacher Ma, I'm going to take a walk after dinner. Do you want to join me?" Jiang Zhe stopped.

Lao Ma held the cigarette in his hand, took a deep puff, and walked closer while exhaling the smoke.

The smell of cigarettes and alcohol made Jiang Zhe want to step back.

"I have a meeting with friends and am going out, you——" Lao Ma hesitated to speak.

A car stopped at the door, and Lao Ma rushed to the car: "Jiang Zhe, let's talk after I come back."

Jiang Zhe guessed what he was going to do and said with a smile, "Slow down."

While walking, he saw several people leaving the hotel one after another. Each of them was in a hurry, which was in sharp contrast to his own leisure.

He went back to his room, took out a novel and began to read.

Tonight, take some time off.

But after watching for a while, the phone vibrated.

When he saw it was Sister Liao calling, he pressed the answer button.

"Sister Liao, how are you feeling lately?"

"Let's talk business!" Sister Liao misunderstood Jiang Zhe's tone because it was too relaxed.

Jiang Zhe laughed.

Sister Liao was angry: "I'm really talking about business, why didn't you call me?"

Jiang Zhe said: "It's not that serious. You heard about it so soon?"

Sister Liao said, "What do you want to do?"

Jiang Zhe said, "Sister Liao, I've thought about it. Please don't interfere. I want to try it myself."

Sister Liao was silent for a moment, then said, "I understand that men have their own dignity. Don't be too stubborn. If there is anything, be sure to tell me. I will also keep an eye on it."

Jiang Zhe said: "I know you care about me. Don't worry. Come, give me some scent."

"Pooh!"

Jiang Zhe and Sister Liao had a conversation... and then reluctantly hung up the phone.

He put down his phone, and Sister Liao's seductive voice seemed to still echo in his ears.

Ding Dong—the system issued a prompt sound, bringing Jiang Zhe's attention back to reality.

He turned on the system and saw a new prompt on the page:
The creation you are participating in, that is, the system task, has unexpected interference and is facing the possibility of failure. At this critical moment, the system helps you summarize three coping methods.

You can only and must choose one of the three methods. The road corresponding to each method will have different results.

1. Use your connections. (Don’t underestimate yourself. You already have some connections, but you just don’t know how to use them. This option may get you rewards.)
2. Make a choice that is consistent with your inner thoughts. (If you are clear-minded, you will... maybe... have good luck... maybe. This choice may lead to nothing.)
3. Lie flat and do whatever you want. (You will embarrass others if you risk it. This method may bring rewards, but it may also cause loss of reputation.)
Malice and opportunity come at the same time, make your choice, future great painter.

Note: The future is not set in stone.

After reading the prompt, Jiang Zhe secretly complained.

The system actually has a new function. But could you have come earlier? I have already refused help, so am I going to regret it? In addition, the system has a new function, so why is the prompt a bit childish?

Despite his complaints, he still carefully considered the pros and cons of the first and second options. He simply ruled out the third option.

The first method is to judge according to the prompts, which is the most advantageous, but you need to ask for help from others. The second method is unpredictable.

Jiang Zhe considered the cryptic content in the prompt information, and it seemed that only the second method did not state the benefits. Moreover, at the end of the prompt, it was specifically noted that the future was not set in stone.

He decided to choose a method that matched his true thoughts. He had been prepared to do so before he was prompted, and now, there was no need to change it.

He clicked to select the second method.

New content appears on the page:
Congratulations on making a decision that is in line with your true thoughts. This decision takes you one step closer to becoming a great painter. In order to take this step more steadily, you need to complete the following things.

First, complete the theme creation within three days. Taking a long time does not mean a high level. Follow your inner feelings and complete the work.

Second, real dialogue...

Jiang Zhe was not surprised nor troubled by the first request. If he completed the request, he could go home earlier.

As for the second requirement, after reading the content, Jiang Zhe felt that it was very difficult, really difficult for himself.

However, I have to go on the path I have chosen.

……

The next morning, after breakfast, Jiang Zhe came to the workshop and prepared tools.

He selected the colors he wanted to use and squeezed them onto the palette one by one, while thinking about the steps of today's painting.

Gu Qian knocked on the door and came in. Seeing Jiang Zhe mixing the colors with a scraper, she hurried over to help: "Sorry, I'm late."

Jiang Zhe said: "Not too early, not too late, just right."

Gu Qian asked, "Which part are you going to paint today? What color are you going to mix?" Jiang Zhe said, "Today we're going to use a lot of color. First mix the translucent color, then squeeze these—" he picked out several large tubes of paint. "Separate them into different categories and squeeze them onto the blotting paper, absorb some of the oil, and then mix them."

"Why do you do this?" Gu Qian asked without understanding.

Jiang Zhe replied: "Removing some of the oil makes it easier to mix special covering colors, and you can also use thick oil to mix special translucent colors."

He selected several other pigments and squeezed them into several enamel plates, some of which contained original colors and some of which contained mixed colors.

Gu Qian looked at the number of colors and felt like a worker preparing to paint the wall with whitewash.

Jiang Zhe prepared all the colors, held the palette in his left hand, picked up a large boar-bristle brush in his right hand, dipped the colors continuously from the plate, blended them slightly on the palette, and decisively painted the colors on the dark part of the woods.

He used translucent colors to quickly lay out blocks of color one after another in the foreground of the picture, and each block of color summarized one, two or even several images.

When depicting the middle ground, his brushstrokes became more relaxed and smooth, and the connection between colors and the shape of the brushstrokes perfectly simulated the effect of a complex of buildings extending into the distance.

Because the picture was so large, Jiang Zhe had to take a short break after finishing the middle shot, examine the picture, and ask Gu Qian for advice.

After a break, continue painting.

In the morning, he laid the background color for the main image of the whole picture.

In the afternoon, I started to depict in depth.

Because the system required it to be completed within three days, Jiang Zhe did not have time to make repeated adjustments, so when depicting many images, he tried to get it done in one go. All the details were already in his mind, so he did not need to think too much and experiment, and could draw very quickly.

When he was painting the sky and the coast at the bottom edge of the picture, it was the most tiring time for him, and he had to climb up and down or sit on the ground.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Jiang Zhe put down his brush, walked to the window, and observed the painting from the farthest distance. The painting was basically complete, and he would continue to paint it in depth tomorrow, and make some minor adjustments before it was finished.

He was already very satisfied that he could complete this level in one day.

Gu Qian was really amazed. Such a large painting could be completed at such a fast speed. Recalling the process, it was as if watching the effect of speeding up the video. Especially when Jiang Zhe painted the clouds and mountains, he gave up the brush and directly used a piece of canvas scraps, dipped it in color and painted it. The effect formed was both real and beautiful, which was amazing.

Seeing Jiang Zhe start to clean up the waste materials, Gu Qian reacted and started to help.

"Jiang Zhe, are you almost done with the painting? What are you going to do tomorrow?"

Jiang Zhe said: "Some details need to be further refined, and the overall relationship of the picture will be adjusted tomorrow."

Gu Qian asked about the techniques she didn't understand, and Jiang Zhe gave her careful answers.

While the two were chatting, Director Gao knocked on the door and handed Jiang Zhe a notice.

"This is to reiterate the requirements for creative content. Take a look and make some changes if necessary." He stated his intention and saw Jiang Zhe's work.

“Hey, you’ve already started creating?”

Jiang Zhe said: "Yes, I started today and have already finished the first coat of color."

Director Gao asked: "Before we start the formal creation, should we seek opinions first?" What he meant was to seek the opinions of the association's senior leaders.

Jiang Zhe replied, "We have already sought opinions, and when Minister Zong came to inspect, everyone was very satisfied."

Uh, Director Gao didn't want to cause a conflict at this time, so he said helplessly: "Okay, okay. You're busy!"

After Director Gao left, Gu Qian, who had been silent until now, breathed a sigh of relief and said to Jiang Zhe with a smile, "You are so bold. It's rare to see Director Gao being choked."

Jiang Zhe smiled and said, "Without desire, one is strong. Now that we have packed up, let's go eat."

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Jiang Zhe came to the hotel restaurant and saw that there were many people eating here. It seemed that the popularity and liveliness had returned to its previous state.

He took his plate, sat down at a random spot, and ate while observing.

There were several painters drinking white wine nearby, and one of them had a red face.

Pah - the wine glass slammed on the table. "Fuck, there are so many problems! There are demands on the left and the right, how can I paint?"

"According to their requirements, we have to draw a blackboard newspaper." His companions also drank a lot and complained together.

"That's it. If they don't like it, let them find someone else."

Jiang Zhe observed several people who were complaining, and it was obvious that they were complaining about today's new requirements or yesterday's news.

He remembered that these people used to speak very politely and cautiously, but their current state was obviously due to the effect of alcohol.

Looking around, there are obviously more people drinking in the restaurant.

He estimated that many people might have lost hope for the final outcome and simply started to relax.

Jiang Zhe saw that many people were drunk and thought this was a good opportunity to complete the task requirements.

The system requires real conversations, and after drinking, people are more likely to reveal their true thoughts.

When having a conversation, he must have the right goal and he doesn't want to implicate innocent people.

Jiang Zhe glanced around the restaurant and noticed Director Gao and Jin Yuming.

He finished his meal quickly and went to the restaurant bar to buy a jar of old wine. Instead of going straight to his destination, he walked to the table where Lao Ma was.

(End of this chapter)