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

The door of a small lounge in the art gallery was opened.

Jiang Zhe, Liu Jie, Professor Qin, and a staff member of the Artists Association, a total of four people walked into the room.

Wang Zhen also wanted to follow in, but Liu Jie politely kept him outside the door.

There was only a circle of chairs in the lounge.

"Professor Qin, Jiang Zhe, please take a seat, let's sit down and talk." Liu Jie's tone was relaxed, as if he was chatting with a friend.

Jiang Zhe guessed that Liu Jie must have a reason for looking for him, and he was mentally prepared. He sat opposite him calmly, while Professor Qin sat aside.

"Just now, several leaders from relevant departments came to this event, which is the greatest support and encouragement to us..." Liu Jie said.

Jiang Zhe found it funny when he heard this. Is it necessary to raise such a high tone when not in front of the person in charge? This may be the other party's habit for many years.

He looked very approving.

"During the inspection, several senior leaders asked about your situation. I reported your situation to them, and they spoke highly of you, which is not empty talk.

We are very happy to see more young people like you appear." Liu Jie continued.

Jiang Zhe still looked very agreeable. Of course, he didn't believe that the other party would say good things about him.

"Personally, I have always cared for and supported young painters. This is obvious to all, and many of my colleagues know this." Liu Jie still didn't get to the point.

Jiang Zhe still nodded.

"So, my previous proposal to you was entirely out of public interest and from your perspective. After all, no matter what happens in the future, it has nothing to do with me. Don't you agree?"

Jiang Zhe still nodded with a smile. He had begun to recall that this was the second time he had met Liu Jie. They probably didn't know each other before, and there was no contact, let alone any conflicts of interest. Why would he do this?

Although he couldn't figure it out, he was sure that the other party must have a reason for doing this. It was probably because the information he collected was not comprehensive enough, so he couldn't think of the real reason.

"…How have you thought about that matter? If you have thought it through, we can help you.

You may feel embarrassed to withdraw your work. We can coordinate this matter for you in the name of the association. You can withdraw your work without offending anyone. "Liu Jie said with a look of consideration for you.

Jiang Zhe knew that he could no longer be vague at this time.

Professor Qin spoke up in time: "Commissioner Liu, let us think about it. Jiang Zhe's matter involves many people after all. You have to give us some time."

He has become accustomed to the way things are done within the unit, and will not do things in an awkward manner if he refuses to something.

"Professor Qin, Jiang Zhe is your student. I am not in a position to comment on your school's considerations when doing this matter. However, our considerations are based on different standpoints. It is indeed inappropriate for Jiang Zhe to go out and participate in the competition alone. You teach in an institution and should understand the seriousness of this matter. You must not try to smooth things over at this time." Liu Jie spoke earnestly, but did not give any face at all.

Professor Qin did not expect to be humiliated in front of others. He managed to remain calm on the surface, but his heart was in turmoil.

Liu Jie looked at Jiang Zhe again, his eyes burning, waiting for his answer.

Jiang Zhe had already thought it through, so when he met Liu Jie's aggressive gaze, his heart and expression remained calm.

"Commissioner Liu, is it okay for me to call you that?"

"Of course." Liu Jie had already used the rhetoric he was good at, but the other party was unexpectedly relaxed.

"Thank you for your kindness. You have made the importance of this matter very clear. I am young and don't understand many things. But I know one basic principle: keep your word.

If you have promised someone something, you must do it. If you are not capable enough, that is another matter, but you cannot go back on your word without a reason.

This matter not only involves me personally, but also involves others. If I withdraw my work at this time, it would be like withdrawing someone else’s ladder, so whether for my friends or for myself, I cannot do this.”

Professor Qin was surprised that Jiang Zhe would refuse directly.

Of course, Liu Jie didn't expect this.

He stared at Jiang Zhe without saying a word.

Jiang Zhe also looked at the other person.

Neither party spoke, and the scene was very quiet... Jiang Zhe already understood. The other party was creating invisible pressure, so he wanted to see who lost his temper and spoke first.

Liu Jie was angry. It had been a long time since a young person dared to talk to him like this.

The silence lasted too long and I didn’t know how to end it.

Finally, he coughed lightly and found a way out for himself: "You are still young and may not know the trouble of this matter. A rash decision may affect your future development. You can also see that today's matter is not the focus of one department..."

Jiang Zhe had already thought about it and reborn. I have earned enough, how can I still be controlled by you?

"Thank you. I think no matter what I choose, the general direction of my work will not be wrong. Although participating in the exhibition is not a big deal, I am still willing to do my best to bring glory to my country." No matter what, put your position right first.

"In that case, I have done my best." Liu Jie slowly stood up.

The staff member who came in with him glanced at Jiang Zhe, then followed Liu Jie away with an expressionless face.

When Liu Jie left, he didn't even look at Professor Qin.

Wang Zhen came in immediately: "How is it? Is he still saying those words?"

Jiang Zhe repeated the situation.

Professor Qin no longer concealed his emotions: "Haha. Jiang Zhe, your answer was a bit blunt. Logically speaking, you shouldn't refuse so harshly, but I have to say that if I were younger, I would do the same as you."

Wang Zhen didn't understand the reason either: "I'll ask my friends."

Jiang Zhe said, "Don't ask. It has come to this point. There is no room for maneuver. Just do what needs to be done."

He really let it go, but Professor Qin and Wang Zhen couldn't help but ask their friends.

Jiang Zhe walked around the exhibition hall and felt there was nothing to do, so he planned to leave.

After walking a few steps, a fragrant breeze came. Meng Xi came over and said, "I saw someone wanted to talk to you alone. Is the conversation over?"

Jiang Zhe saw that Liu Jie did not leave the scene and was talking to several people, so he said, "You'd better not get too close to me now."

"why?"

Jiang Zhe said, "Did you see the person who just talked to me?"

"I see it."

"I just offended him. What kind of committee member is this guy?" Jiang Zhe did not explain the reason in detail. After he finished speaking, he waited for Meng Xi's reaction.

Meng Xi stared at Jiang Zhe: "You are kidding me, right?"

Jiang Zhe shook his head: "No, it's true. I suggest you go to your teacher."

He wanted to use this incident to see Meng Xi's reaction.

If she moves away on her own initiative, then we can just go our separate ways.

If she continued to contact him, maybe he could try to be friends with her. However, Jiang Zhe felt that this possibility was very small.

Meng Xi pondered for a moment and looked at Jiang Zhe again.

Jiang Zhe asked, "Have you weighed the pros and cons?"

Meng Xi said: "I don't think you are a bad person. Can you tell me the specific reason?"

Jiang Zhe picked out the important content and said.

After hearing this, Meng Xi smiled and said, "So that's how it is. You did the right thing."

Um? ?

(End of this chapter)