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

After Professor Qin and Jiang Zhe exchanged pleasantries with Professor Qin's friends, he asked, "Jiang Zhe, have you had dinner?"

Jiang Zhe replied: "I ate a little on the plane."

"If you are hungry, just eat in this hotel. I'll go upstairs with a few friends to chat and drink tea. Come find us after you finish your meal." Professor Qin saw that Jiang Zhe was obviously hungry, so he found an excuse to let him eat first.

After hearing this, Teacher Wei immediately said, "You guys haven't eaten yet? It's just right, let's have a drink together, so we can chat and eat at the same time."

"Yes, yes, go sit in the room. Why not just find a place here? It's spacious." said another teacher.

Seeing that several people had the same idea, Professor Qin had no choice but to agree.

Jiang Zhe didn't mind either.

A few people found a restaurant in the hotel and sat down.

Professor Qin's friends are of similar age, but all of them can drink.

Ice-cold Yanjing beer, red wine, and white wine were placed on the table one after another. The few people ordered a few dishes, and they ordered a rice bowl for Jiang Zhe alone.

Wang Zhen took on the task of hosting the event.

Jiang Zhe heard from their words that these teachers had already had a drink in the afternoon. After the big party, a few people planned to have a small gathering, so he was lucky enough to get together.

Jiang Zhe had food and drinks, and sometimes, at the signal of Professor Qin, he would raise his glass to toast several teachers.

These teachers treated him as their peer, which made him feel very relaxed.

Teacher Wei just put down his glass and filled it up for himself, then said to Jiang Zhe, "Hey man, let's have a drink."

"Teacher Wei, I should be the one to respect you."

"it's the same."

The teacher drank another glass and said as he poured wine: "The last time I met you, I told you that maybe you would be successful in the future. I didn't expect that you would give us a surprise not long after."

Jiang Zhe realized what the surprise he was talking about was.

"How many of you, right?" Teacher Wei looked at the others.

Another teacher said: "Yes, all of us participate in domestic exhibitions. Only Jiang Zhe participates in both domestic exhibitions and invitational exhibitions of the Biennale."

Jiang Zhe hurriedly said a few humble words.

These teachers all passed the national selection and were preparing to participate in the exhibition in the national pavilion of the Biennale. They were originally very proud of it. However, something went wrong with the exhibition and it became a domestic exhibition.

Seeing that Jiang Zhe was able to participate in two exhibitions at the same time, and the key is that he is decades younger than them, I felt indescribable.

However, these people are all old hands, and no matter what they think in their hearts, they appear to be brothers on the surface.

Someone complained that there was something wrong with the exhibition, and several people began to discuss the reasons for the changes to the exhibition.

Jiang Zhe listened in and found that the reasons given by these people were not the same and it was difficult to tell the truth from the false.

After these people complained for a while, a teacher said to Jiang Zhe: "Jiang Zhe, after I heard your name, I looked it up. If you had applied to our school at that time, I think you would have been admitted."

This teacher works at an art academy in Qinghai.

Jiang Zhe didn't know how to answer, fortunately Professor Qin took over.

"Lao Du, are you trying to steal my students?"

Teacher Du said: "If he came to our school, maybe it would be better than it is now."

Another teacher said with a smile: "Whether the merger of your schools is good or bad, you should know it clearly."

People have different opinions about the merger. Among a few friends, the conversation is more casual.

Jiang Zhe never interrupted.

"Don't just drink." A teacher stopped the person who was trying to persuade him to drink, and then said to Jiang Zhe: "Jiang Zhe, we also want to get some credit from you. Let's hear how you can get to the Biennale."

Jiang Zhe said: "Manager Wang knows this matter best. The whole process was handled by Manager Wang."

"Oh, really?" Some of the people sitting there had just met Wang Zhen today and had never thought that she had such great abilities.

Wang Zhen understood that the main reason for this was that Jiang Zhe's work was accepted by others, but since Jiang Zhe gave her this opportunity, she would naturally take advantage of it. So, she talked about the operation process.

Several people talked enthusiastically and toasted each other. Jiang Zhe took this opportunity to eat his fill.

"Jiang Zhe, what are your plans for tomorrow? If you don't have any, let's go to the exhibition together. You didn't come to the opening ceremony that day." Teacher Wei said.

Jiang Zhe said, "Okay, I'll go to the exhibition tomorrow morning."

"What about the afternoon? What are your plans for the afternoon?"

Jiang Zhe said: "I want to visit some scenic spots."

Teacher Wei said, "You are not familiar with the road. I will arrange a tour guide for you. I have many local students, so it's a good opportunity for them to meet you."

Several teachers expressed similar ideas.

Jiang Zhe declined, saying he didn't dare to trouble everyone.

A professor said: "I have several students who want to apply for my graduate program. You can get to know them and chat with them. Let them learn more from you. You can also learn about the methods of applying for graduate programs. When you graduate from undergraduate studies, you can come directly to the capital."

Another friend said, "Your calculations are too loud."

Professor Qin laughed: "Why do you always want to snatch my students? I want Jiang Zhe to leave, and the school will not forgive me."

After they finished drinking, Teacher Wei found Jiang Zhe again. "My dear, I really have something to do tomorrow afternoon. A few friends want to see me and I can't refuse them. Otherwise, I would take you shopping myself."

"I dare not trouble you. You are the elder."

"Don't say those empty words. You are better than me, but I can't sell paintings as well as you. In our industry, empty words are useless. Your works are sold at high prices, you are amazing." Teacher Wei was drunk and spoke more directly. "Let's find a time to get together again after we are done tomorrow."

Several people who were still sober pulled Teacher Wei out of the hotel.

Jiang Zhe, Professor Qin, and Wang Zhen were outside the hotel, seeing off a few friends as they left.

Jiang Zhe felt a lot more relaxed, but the alcohol and the hot weather made him sweat.

"Jiang Zhe, go back and rest early. We'll go to the exhibition together tomorrow." Professor Qin advised.

……

The next morning, Jiang Zhe had breakfast with Professor Qin and Teacher Zhao and rushed to the venue.

On the third day of the exhibition, the number of visitors was much less than before.

However, Jiang Zhe's gain of honor points never stopped.

He took a few photos with Professor Qin and Teacher Zhao outside the exhibition hall, and then took the time to visit the exhibition.

There were many good works in the exhibition, which gave Jiang Zhe a refreshing feeling.

Wang Zhen also came to the exhibition. She and Professor Qin introduced many painters to Jiang Zhe. Some of them worked in schools and other institutions, and some were professional painters.

Two hours passed, and Jiang Zhe had spent most of his time visiting and socializing. He finally found a chance to get away and went outside the venue with a cup of water to rest.

He found a shady spot, sat down to cool off and drank some water.

The small square outside the art museum was bustling with people, including many parents bringing their children to visit and many young visitors.

He suddenly saw someone he knew.

After careful observation, it was indeed her, Xiao Yufeng, my high school classmate.

There were two girls traveling with her.

There were three girls and a few boys accompanying them.

When Jiang Zhe saw Xiao Yufeng, he recalled some past events and didn't want to say hello to her. After all, they had no contact since graduation.

So, he turned and looked elsewhere, ready to wait for them to pass before going back.

(End of this chapter)