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

Chapter 231, Buying a Car, Sketching, New Year

Workshop.

Jiang Zhe and Gu Qian were cleaning up the messy tools and supplies and packing them into categories.

Jiang Zhe deliberately packed some unopened materials into a separate package, and then said to Gu Qian: "These unopened consumables and tools, including the mobile material rack, are all given to you."

Gu Qian shook her head: "Too much, I can't take it, these are all your materials."

Jiang Zhe said, "Since it's mine, I'll arrange it. Some of the supplies have already been used, so I'll take them back. Don't you want to learn painting? These supplies are of good quality. Take them back and practice."

He felt that since Gu Qian was a staff member of the association and was willing to help him, he should also express his gratitude.

Gu Qian gradually became familiar with Jiang Zhe's character, and seeing that he really wanted to give her the materials, she no longer refused.

Soon, a newly appointed director came to Jiang Zhe's workshop with his staff.

When Lao Ma and several painters heard that Jiang Zhe was going to submit his works, they also came to observe.

"Great painting! You don't have to revise it." When the new director saw Jiang Zhe's work, he first praised it and then asked the routine questions.

"No change." Jiang Zhe answered decisively.

"Okay, we'll transport the works back for safekeeping and wait for selection."

This work is so large that the frame must be disassembled before it can be transported and then reassembled at the storage location.

Jiang Zhe doesn't need to worry about these things.

The association's staff began to dismantle the picture frames.

The director brought some forms for Jiang Zhe to fill out.

After Jiang Zhe filled out the form, the director took out an envelope and said, "This is your creative subsidy. You need to collect it in person. Check it out."

Jiang Zhe took the envelope and the director explained to him the criteria for distributing the subsidy.

30 yuan per person per day. Jiang Zhe should receive 390 yuan, including the days he rested at home.

After Jiang Zhe signed the form for receiving the subsidy, the director shook hands with Jiang Zhe.

"Jiang Zhe, thank you for coming to participate in the creation."

Jiang Zhe said, "You're welcome. It's my duty to contribute to the publicity work."

"We will inform you of the follow-up news in a timely manner."

"Thank you."

At this point, the staff had already disassembled the frames and packed the canvases.

The directors and staff said goodbye and left with their works.

"Jiang Zhe, when do you plan to go back?"

"We'll set a table for you tonight." Lao Ma and his friends greeted Jiang Zhe.

Jiang Zhe knew that this was just polite talk. "Thank you teachers for your kindness. I'll go home in a moment. My parents are waiting for me at home."

"What a pity! We still want to communicate with you more."

"I really envy you for being able to go home and rest early." Several painters were reluctant to leave.

Jiang Zhe said, "I draw quickly, so you guys should take your time and do a good job. Don't be in a hurry."

"We'll get together again during the New Year party."

Several painters chatted with Jiang Zhe for a few words and then left.

Jiang Zhe picked up his bag and walked out of the hotel.

Gu Qian sent him to the courtyard gate.

The vehicle sent by Wang Zhen was already waiting for him.

"Let's go back." Jiang Zhe got in the car and waved to Gu Qian.

Gu Qian was now at the car door, and whispered, "I'll let you know if there's any news from the association."

"Thanks, bye."

……

Jiang Zhe first returned to his studio, packed up his personal belongings and tools, checked the system to see if there were any new prompts, and then hurried back to his new home.

As the New Year is getting closer, parents still start preparing New Year’s goods as usual.

"Jiang Zhe, do you have anything to do this afternoon?" Xu Li asked.

"It's okay."

"Go shopping with your dad."

"Okay." Jiang Zhe took the shopping list and took a look. "So many things? Which market or supermarket should I go to buy them?"

Jiang Yi said, "Go to the biggest supermarket."

Jiang Zhe said, "With so many things, it would be inconvenient to carry them even if we take a taxi." He suddenly thought of something.

"Dad, how about we buy a car? It would be convenient for you and my mom to go shopping."

"Our family still has a lot of loans to repay," said Jiang Yi.

Xu Li heard the conversation between the two and said, "Pay off the loan first and don't buy useless things."

Jiang Zhe saw that his father was interested: "Money is not a problem. I have enough money in my card. Dad, do you want a car?"

Jiang Yi asked, "Is it really enough?"

"No." Xu Li objected.

Jiang Zhe began to analyze the benefits of owning a car, and then showed part of his savings. Finally, Xu Li said that she would consider it.

Jiang Zhe and his father went out to buy things and first came to the largest car trading market.

Jiang Yi likes cars very much, but he didn't have the money to buy one before. After walking around the trading market, he made a thorough analysis of many vehicles.

"Dad, which one do you like? If it's under 300,000, just pay for it." Jiang Zhe said. "I'll drive it home today."

"Do you really want to buy it?" Jiang Yi thought he was just going to take a look around in the afternoon. After confirming that his son really wanted to buy a car and could afford it, he was silent for a long time and pointed with his finger.

Jiang Zhe looked over and frowned, "Why do you like this one?"

“It’s good to be practical.”

"Think carefully, this is our family's first car. Don't worry about the money."

"This is it. It's practical." In the evening, a white Peugeot sedan without a trunk was parked in the parking lot of the community.

After the car stopped, Jiang Zhe said to his father, "Dad, your level is good."

Jiang Yi looked at the interior of the car and thought everything was good. "I'm at work and I practice often. This car takes up little space and is suitable for family use. Call your mother and ask her to pick us up."

"Okay." Jiang Zhe smiled and took out his cell phone: "Mom, we are at the gate of the community, please come and pick us up."

“Just a few steps away?”

“Too much stuff.”

"Wait."

Jiang Zhe waited for a while and saw his mother coming out of the unit door with Xiao Ka in her hand.

"Hey, don't make any noise, see if your mother can see us." Jiang Yi reminded.

Jiang Zhe smiled and nodded. It was good to have some fun.

Xu Li walked to the gate of the community, looked left and right but didn't see the father and son. After searching for a while, she couldn't find them. She was getting anxious when she heard someone calling her. She looked in the direction of the voice and saw Jiang Yi sitting in the car and waving at her.

She walked over quickly and asked, "What's going on with this car?"

"Our car. How is it?" Jiang Yi patted the steering wheel.

"Did you two really buy a car?" Xu Li's voice rose. "Buying a car is such a big deal, why didn't you discuss it with me?"

"Haven't we discussed this?"

"Does that count as a negotiation?"

"I've got a surprise for you."

"You are so good at pretending." Xu Li looked at Jiang Zhe. "How much?"

"I'll pay, so you don't have to worry about how much." Jiang Zhe got out of the car and said, "Look, I bought so many things. It's just right to bring them back in the car."

Xu Li saw that the back seat was filled with New Year's goods. "You have two dollars, but you don't know how to spend it."

Jiang Zhe said: "From now on, you will know the convenience of having a car. Let's buy a parking space, and it will be convenient to park."

"Don't worry about it, I'll do it." Jiang Yi said, "Wife, get in the car, I'll take you for a walk."

"Take the New Year's goods home first."

The family of three moved the New Year's goods back home. Xu Li asked about the details of buying a car, gradually accepted the reality, and her mood gradually improved.

Jiang Zhe held Xiao Ka's hand and watched his father start the car and take his mother out for a ride.

"Xiao Ka, let's go out for a walk too."

……

Early in the morning, Jiang Zhe was awakened by the alarm clock.

I opened my eyes and felt that the light in the room was dimmer than usual.

He walked to the window, opened the curtains, and saw that the world outside was covered with snow.

At this moment, the snow has stopped.

It was probably because it snowed heavily last night.

It is getting closer to the end of the year, and because of the snow, there are few pedestrians on the road.

Jiang Zhe picked up his cell phone and called his father: "Dad, I saw it's snowing outside. The roads are slippery outside, so you and my mom shouldn't go out unless necessary. If you need anything, call me and I'll buy it and send it back. ... I won't go back today... OK."

He quickly ate breakfast and prepared to go out for sketching.

In the past few days, he has been resting at home. In addition to doing housework, he has been going out with Chen Yan. When he saw the snow, he suddenly had the idea of ​​sketching. It was too cold to use watercolors, so he brought an oil painting box and tools for sketching.

I left the studio and didn’t walk too far before I found suitable materials nearby.

On the snow-covered streets, elements such as buildings, roads, trees, vehicles, and pedestrians form a special order.

While he was thinking about what to depict, he quickly squeezed colors onto the palette, drew a sketch on the canvas with a pencil, and began sketching.

When snow accumulates in different locations, it will reflect light differently, with rich color tendencies and changes in temperature.

Jiang Zhe is very sensitive to colors and can find a lot of interesting content.

With excitement and impulse, he painted very freely and with a fast brush rhythm, and many images were completed almost in one go.

Colors gradually accumulate on the canvas, creating a contrast of layers and textures.

After he finished one painting, he felt unsatisfied and started sketching from life. Although it was a bit cold, he thought the snow was a good omen, for it would bring a good harvest.

……

The sound of firecrackers continued on the street, and Jiang Zhe and his father went to the community to set off firecrackers.

Jiang Zhe was sensitive to firecrackers, so he hung the firecrackers on an iron rack and selected an extra-long incense stick and placed the incense head close to the fuse.

Hiss—the fuse was lit.

Jiang Zhe ran away quickly.

crackle...

1000 firecrackers went off for a long time.

The strong smell of gunpowder and the red shell of firecrackers create a cheerful festive atmosphere.

When the father and son returned home, a sumptuous meal was already set on the table.

"Hurry up and wash your hands and eat. The show is about to start." Xu Li urged.

On TV, the warm-up programs for the gala have begun to be broadcast.

The family of three sat around the dining table, and Jiang Yi raised his glass: "This year, we moved to a new house, and Xiaozhe went to college. These are all happy events. I wish you a better year ahead."

The wine glasses clinked and the wine swayed, reflecting festive colors.

Watching TV, chatting, eating melon seeds... Jiang Zhe receives blessing calls from time to time, and also calls friends to express his greetings.

Xu Li saw that he was making phone calls every now and then, so she asked, "How many calls do you want to make?"

Jiang Zhe smiled and listed them one by one: high school classmates and teachers, college classmates and teachers, people he knew in the association, friends he knew in the gallery, and so on.

During this year, I met a lot of people.

Before he could finish, Chen Yan called.

(End of this chapter)