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

Jiang Zhe, Wang Zhen and Manager Jin discussed the auction matters.

Manager Jin said goodbye and left.

Wang Zhen left Jiang Zhe's villa with him, but came back alone half an hour later.

Jiang Zhe invited her into the study.

"Just now I felt that you seemed to have something to say. Is it related to the auction?"

Wang Zhen thought for a moment and said, "It is related. These are some of my concerns that I want to tell you about."

Jiang Zhe made a new pot of tea and poured it.

Wang Zhen picked up the teacup, smelled the fragrance, and said slowly: "Thanks to you, I got to know many foreign colleagues.

I also learned some tricks from the operations of my peers.

These old-fashioned galleries or companies have their own traditional markets and regular customers, so they behave very steadily, even conservatively. This is not surprising, as they are doing so to protect their own interests.

However, Times Auction Company's business approach is conservative, and it seems to be unambitious."

"Foreign companies are conservative for the sake of profit. They also do it for the sake of profit," said Jiang Zhe.

Wang Zhen shook his head and said, "No. I said they are not making progress because the competition among auction companies is fierce. Their profits are decreasing, and they are facing a lot of competition in all aspects of their business.

In this situation, being too conservative will lead to being overtaken by latecomers.

The key point is that I found that this kind of atmosphere is very strong within their company.

I hardly see anyone actually developing new businesses. Maybe they are suppressed, but this is more terrifying.

You can tell a thing or two from the choices made by Manager Jin.”

Jiang Zhe also feels that it is somewhat monotonous for galleries to only deal in works of the same type or style.

If you stand still, the market will get bored and customers will lose interest in your products.

"You mean, you're going to change your partners?"

Wang Zhen said: "There is no suitable choice for now. In China, they are still a first-class auction house, but you have to be prepared. If their business is in crisis or there is a problem with their operation, we really have to consider changing partners.

I have been observing, if the situation we are worried about really happens, who can replace it?
But you don't have to worry too much. After all, Christie's is helping you operate overseas.

Even if there is no auction company, many buyers will take the initiative to find galleries to buy your paintings.

Let’s take a look at the auction performance of Times Auctions this time.

We’ll know the result in a month.”

Wang Zhen was very busy, so after talking to Jiang Zhe, he said goodbye and left.

The next day, when Jiang Zhe was creating a new work, someone else came to visit him - Meng Xi.

Jiang Zhe took Meng Xi to visit his studio.

"Great painter, your studio is so grand. It's even better than the one in our school." Meng Xi said as he looked around, without any restraint.

Jiang Zhe thought, this is the difference in judging standards.

Meng Xi and Manager Jin had different reactions when they saw the studio. As her knowledge became higher and wider, her horizons would also improve.

Jiang Zhe prepared some tea for her and asked, "You came all the way to Binhai to see me, there must be something wrong. When you came, Mr. Wang didn't know, right?"

"I asked for leave from Mr. Wang. Mr. Wang should know that I am doing some research, but he doesn't know my specific direction." Meng Xi picked up the fruit and said while eating.

"Mr. Wang once told me that he was worried that you might run into a trap when you start your own business," Jiang Zhe said.

"I will be very careful. No matter how difficult it is, I will always give it a try."

"Tell me the plan."

Meng Xi came here just for this matter.

She told Jiang Zhe about her business plan.

“…The comics and illustration market seems to be highly competitive, but there are some areas that can be entered, especially for newcomers. I have already contacted a group of people who have talent and creative intentions in this area.”

Meng Xi talked about the plan in a very organized manner, without any unnecessary nonsense, and focused on the operation process.

Jiang Zhe didn't understand operations, but he could tell from Meng Xi's plan that she had done a lot of preliminary work and it wasn't just wishful thinking. Rather, she had tried to operate it for some time before and found that there was a possibility of success, so she came to him.

After Meng Xi finished talking about the plan, he continued, "I'm trying to start running the company, but if I want to develop further, I need financial support, so I came to talk to you. Now, are you willing to invest?"

Jiang Zhe didn't rush to express his opinion. He took the opportunity to refill the teapot with water and quietly turned on the system.

He also has a pending task regarding investment.

I found the system task prompt and felt relieved that I could make the investment.

"Seeing how confident you are, I think we can give it a try. How much money do you need?"

"The initial investment is 30 yuan. After the company is running normally, another 50 yuan investment will be required."

“Is it time to make a profit?”

"According to estimates, you will be able to recover your investment costs in half a year, and then reap dividends." Meng Xi is full of confidence.

Jiang Zhe prefers to believe in the system.

"If I buy shares, how would you like to divide them?"

Meng Xi already had a plan. "You invest 80 yuan, and I've also raised some other investments.

I personally own 40% of the shares, you own 30%, and the rest is reserved for other shareholders. Shareholders cannot interfere with the management of the company. "

Jiang Zhe invests to make a profit, so he will naturally not interfere as long as he can make a profit.

He agreed on the shares and investment amount with Meng Xi and called Lawyer Qin immediately.

Lawyer Qin helped Jiang Zhe draft the cooperation agreement, and she also followed up on subsequent matters.

After reaching the agreement, Jiang Zhe wanted to celebrate and entertain Meng Xi.

Meng Xi said: "We will celebrate when the company officially starts operations. When the time comes, we will need you to support the company. Now, you are the most famous person among the shareholders."

For the sake of his own investment, Jiang Zhe agreed to help.

After Meng Xi finished discussing the matter, he hurried back to the capital that same day.

On the tenth day of the first lunar month, Jiang Zhe received a call from Professor Qin and came to school.

As he entered the school gate, he happened to meet Lan Xin.

When I heard that Lan Xin came to school to prepare a work, we walked towards the teaching building together.

Lan Xin sends her congratulations.

"I don't have time to go into detail when I call to wish you a happy new year. I heard that your work has been collected by the Repin Academy of Fine Arts. Congratulations.

Several of my classmates are very envious of you.

It’s just that it’s difficult for us to study abroad for our major.”

Jiang Zhe said: "With your modeling ability, it's not too late for you to temporarily switch to another major."

Lan Xin said: "I have inquired about the cost of going abroad. I can sell paintings, but the price is not high and not stable. So, my idea is to continue my postgraduate studies in China.

This has gone beyond my original plan, and thank you for your help.”

Jiang Zhe saw Lan Xin’s happy face and was also infected by her happiness.

"It's your own hard work. It has nothing to do with me."

When Lan Xin heard that Jiang Zhe came to school for the exhibition, she said, "If you have finished your work, can you come and see the works I have prepared for the exhibition? I want to hear your opinion."

"Ok."

"Thank you."

“My opinion may not be correct.”

After parting with Lan Xin, Jiang Zhe walked into the painting studio of his class.

Several students are busy with their own work.

Fu Min and Mou Xing were also there.

When several people saw Jiang Zhe coming, they immediately surrounded him and offered their congratulations.

(End of this chapter)