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

Chapter 3, Consumption, Sharing Joy
Jiang Zhe glanced at the clock in the store. It was not yet 12 noon.

With his young body and good digestion, he was hungry by now and decided to have lunch first.

According to his previous consumption concept, he would spend two yuan to buy two fried buns to fill his stomach. But now, he can't be so hard on himself.

Found a mutton soup restaurant that was doing booming business.

"Boss, please give me a big bowl of mutton soup without coriander, and four puff pastry. Thank you."

"Okay, you sit down first."

Jiang Zhe washed his hands and chose a good position.

Soon, the waiter brought the meal.

A large bowl of thick mutton soup with some chopped green onions floating on the surface and half a bowl of mutton at the bottom.

Jiang Zhe added some pepper and vinegar to the soup. After seasoning it, he scooped up the soup with a spoon, took a sip, and felt the delicious taste and warmth.

The delicious food aroused his appetite and he started eating immediately.

The prices are really affordable at this time. A big bowl of mutton soup with mutton and four steamed buns only costs ten yuan.

After eating mutton, mutton soup and pastry, Jiang Zhe's body quickly warmed up and a thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

In order to avoid catching a cold by going out in the wind, he sat down to sweat off the sweat while thinking about what to do in the afternoon.

You should buy yourself some painting supplies. If you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools. You should also buy some gifts for your parents so that your family can share in the joy.

At this time, the speakers in the store started playing a familiar piece of music.

"The setting sun shines on my face again~

Once again reflecting my uneasy heart~
What kind of place is this? It’s still so desolate~”

Familiar lyrics and familiar melody, Jiang Zhe paused to wipe the sweat off his face.

Hometown is a song he likes very much, and Xu Wei is also a singer he likes very much. Jiang Zhe thinks Xu Wei's voice is very infectious, and Hometown is the best album in the history of Chinese rock.

In his previous life, he did not do well in the college entrance examination and went to study at a second-rate university in another place.

Because the situation after leaving my hometown was not satisfactory, I was very depressed for a period of time.

I happened to hear a classmate playing this song, and was immediately moved by its lyrics and melody. I learned about the singer Xu Wei and his works, and since then, I have started to like listening to several of his songs.

The song Hometown was released by Xu Wei in November 2000 and included in the album That Year.

The endless journey is so long, I am a wanderer who always walks alone towards the distance~
Listening to the music, Jiang Zhe recalled his experiences in his previous life, the 20 years after the millennium.

I have worked hard, experienced setbacks, and felt confused.

After my rebirth, I have been busy and have no time to reminisce about the past.

Now that the system's capabilities have been completed and my future is guaranteed, hearing a song immediately brings back my repressed thoughts.

Jiang Zhe understood that this was his shortcoming and that he would be affected by his emotions when doing things.

However, I still enjoy this moment, even though the familiar melody has passed, it still echoes in my heart.

That time has become a memory forever. Even if it is bitter, it is worth savoring.

These bitter experiences may make your future sweeter and make you move forward with more confidence.

……

Jiang Zhe left the hotel and took a car to Guanxiang Road.

There are several art supply stores on this road, which is the most convenient place to buy art supplies.

He started buying painting materials from a large store.

First, choose the paint.

Students preparing to take art exams like to choose paints in plastic bottles or large tubes, with prices ranging from 3 yuan to more than ten yuan.

Jiang Zhe first looked at several well-known domestic brands of pigments, and then at imported pigments. Judging from the labels and the fineness of the colors, he determined that some of them were fake.

"A bottle of ultramarine, a bottle of titanium white, lemon yellow, olive green..." Based on his own judgment and preference, he selected a batch of gouache paints and ten colors of watercolor paints.

After choosing the paint, choose the brush.

Most of the colored brushes sold at this time are pig bristle or goat hair brushes. Wolf hair brushes are very expensive, and fan-shaped brushes and round-head brushes are even less common.

Many brushes claiming to be made of wolf hair are actually made of horse hair. Despite this, Jiang Zhe still bought a set of wolf hair brushes and a set of squirrel hair watercolor brushes with excellent workmanship.

He had long had his eyes on these two sets of paintbrushes but had never been willing to buy them.

Seeing that Jiang Zhe was generous in buying tools, the clerk immediately recommended a set of imported paintbrushes.

Jiang Zhe took a look and declined.

Some painting supplies are labeled as imported and sold at very high prices.

For example, the set of brushes recommended by the store clerk. Imported from Fuso, with transparent glass as the rod, stainless steel metal skin, and light yellow neat nylon hair, it looks great, and the largest one costs over 100 yuan. In fact, this kind of brush is not suitable for painting, and can only be used to draw transparent design renderings.

He asked the clerk to take out drawing paper for different purposes, calculated the amount needed by the end of the art exam, selected paper for different purposes, and asked the clerk to help cut it.

When he checked out, the total amount he spent was less than 600 yuan. Because he bought a lot, the store manager took the initiative to make a discount and gave him two portable drawing buckets for drawing paper.

In the past, Jiang Zhe never dared to spend money like this.

Therefore, having a legal way to make money and money in the account can really bring a sense of security and confidence.

He left the art store and ran to the market to buy gifts for his parents.

At 3 p.m., Xu Li was preparing dinner when she vaguely heard the door unlock and Jiang Zhe's voice.

"Mom, I'm back."

When Xu Li heard her son talking with a smile, as if something good had happened, she came out of the kitchen and saw Jiang Zhe holding painting supplies in his left hand, carrying a paint bucket on his back, and a large packaging bag full of things in his right hand.

"What did you buy?"

"Please help me." Jiang Zhe handed the gift to his mother.

Xu Li took the package and saw wine, vegetables, tea, two boxes of very expensive halal snacks, and some other things that were still unpacked.

"These things are expensive, you..."

Jiang Zhe put down his painting tools and said hurriedly, "I have good news for you. I sold three paintings today."

"Really?" Father Jiang Yi came out from the living room. He had just heard the conversation between his daughter-in-law and his son. He looked at Jiang Zhe and then at the packaging bag in his daughter-in-law's hand.

Jiang Zhe wanted to share this joy with his parents, so without waiting for them to ask, he took the initiative to describe what had happened and took out his passbook, bank card and business card.

The couple looked at the account balance and finally confirmed that their son was not bragging.

"What kind of painting is it that sells for such a high price? Will he ask for payment later?" Xu Li was happy for her son, but also worried.

Jiang Zhe comforted his mother: "Don't worry. People who don't know the business will definitely not buy it. If they are willing to buy it, they must be able to exchange it for greater profits.

Now, you and my dad don’t have to worry about my tuition fees.” He could feel the joy and relief his parents felt when they confirmed the good news.

In the past, my grades were not good, and the tuition and expenses of learning painting put a lot of pressure on my parents.

He knew that his parents did not have much savings, not enough to pay for his future tuition, and he also understood how heavy and helpless this pressure was.

Now, I can personally relieve my parents' pressure and give them a sense of accomplishment after being reborn.

"That's great, but don't spend money recklessly." Xu Li wanted to save it for her son.

Jiang Yi thought for a moment and signaled Jiang Zhe to keep the passbook himself.

"Mom and Dad, I can make more money in the future. This is just the beginning."

"Don't be so confident. Get into university first," Jiang Yi advised.

Jiang Zhe helped his mother open the package and showed the gifts: "Dad, Mom, I bought you two gloves and scarves. I also bought a bottle of good wine, some hard dishes, and my dad's favorite tea and my mom's favorite snacks. You usually don't want to buy these things. Enjoy your son's filial piety today."

Xu Li happily spread out the food and drinks. When she looked at the unwrapped scarf, she hesitated for a moment and said, "This is quite expensive."

Jiang Zhe tore open the package and said, "It's definitely not returnable. Let's try. Your gloves and scarves are too old."

Jiang Yi watched his wife and son unpacking the packages and joined in: "This is a happy event, we should celebrate it well."

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(End of this chapter)