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

The afternoon sun is shining brightly in Manhattan, New York.

Jiang Zhe, carrying a backpack, walked into a street-side cafe.

He chose this cafe randomly, just because it looked pleasing to the eye.

The waitress was a young girl.

Jiang Zhe sat down at the window seat, put his backpack beside him, and ordered a cup of coffee and a dessert.

While waiting for his coffee, he looked out the window.

On the busy streets, there are pedestrians walking hurriedly, as well as residents taking a leisurely stroll.

The sunlight shines through the glass onto Jiang Zhe and part of the table.

The suitable temperature and environment made him feel very comfortable.

The waiter promptly brought coffee and dessert.

Jiang Zhe smelled the aroma of coffee, listened to the soothing and soft music, squinted his eyes and enjoyed the leisure of the moment.

When people calm down, scenes can't help but appear in their minds.

Recently, I went to several universities in Europe and the United States to take the preliminary examinations for postgraduate application.

The staff of several schools hinted that he had a good chance of passing the exam, and some schools even showed him their long history and various academic advantages. In short, their attitudes were very enthusiastic, but he could not be completely assured until the results came out.

Today, I just finished my preliminary exam at Columbia University.

After a long talk with Professor Kerry, this busy period came to an end.

The next stage of exams will have to wait until the spring after the new year.

The recent running around has made him feel a little tired and the psychological pressure has also increased.

At this moment, no matter what the outcome is, I want to relax for a while.

So, after strolling along the street, I randomly chose a cafe.

He closed his eyes and turned on the system. He shouldn't be disturbed here.

There was a new notification on the system. He had heard the notification tone when he left Columbia University today.

You have completed the preliminary application for 4 schools, triggering the challenge task.

Please make choices based on your own judgment during the graduate school application process, and work hard to gain recognition from one or more schools.

The system will conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on your performance and results during the application process and issue corresponding rewards.

Jiang Zhe shuts down the system.

You will do this task regardless of whether it exists or not, so you don't need to pay special attention to it.

Put the system tasks behind you, open your eyes, and slowly savor the dessert and coffee.

Sweetness and caramelized aroma adjust the mood at the moment.

He thought that his teachers and classmates should be busy at this moment, but he could enjoy himself leisurely, doing nothing, going shopping, and not worrying about not having enough money. This feeling was really strange.

No one is rushing me, and nothing is stressing me out. I can sit here until the coffee shop closes.

Jiang Zhe finished a cup of coffee and ordered another one. He felt a little bored and wanted to record his mood.

He turned his gaze from the window to the interior of the cafe.

The interior is light-colored and slightly luxurious, with a few leisurely customers and waiters walking around.

Jiang Zhe thought about what image to use to record the current situation. Is it the customer who is writing a manuscript, the two men who are talking, and the two customers who are playing chess? Or is it the flowers displayed in the store?

Jiang Zhe combined these images one by one in his mind, opened the system, and tried to create.

After continuous upgrades, the system now has the function of painting simulation.

Jiang Zhe tried the system several times, but found it not intuitive enough, so he took out a small sketchbook from his backpack and started writing and drawing.

I recorded it in a small notebook, simulated it using the system, and after repeated attempts to draw a few drafts, I felt my phone vibrate.

He put down his paintbrush, closed his notebook, and picked up his cell phone.

I saw that it was Wang Zhen who sent me a text message asking when I would return to China.

The National Art Exhibition has already begun in the capital.

Jiang Zhe was unable to attend the opening ceremony because he was applying for the postgraduate entrance examination.

As the award ceremony approached, Wang Zhen suggested that he return to China to attend the ceremony as soon as possible.

Jiang Zhe let out a long breath. In fact, he had already finished what he needed to do. He wanted to rest for a few days, so he had not told Wang Zhen when he could return home.

Seeing Wang Zhen's intention, he urged himself to go back as soon as possible. Thinking that this matter also involved the system's task reward, after considering it, he replied to Wang Zhen that he could set off to return home the day after tomorrow.

In the next two days, he traveled around New York, painted, and enjoyed a rare leisure time.

Two days later, Jiang Zhe boarded a flight back home.

When the plane landed, many tourists stood up, pushing or holding their suitcases, and lined up to get off the plane.

Jiang Zhe received Wang Zhen's reminder and knew that it was particularly cold today. He calmly found his dark blue long down coat, put it on, and waited for other passengers to leave.

He was the last one in line and walked out of the cabin.

A cold wind blew in my face. Although I was mentally prepared, the weather in the capital was really cold.

He prepared many gifts, some to be mailed back home, and some to be given to Wang Zhen and his friends here, so he checked in a lot of luggage.

After picking up my luggage, I pushed the luggage cart to the exit and saw Wang Zhen wearing a white down jacket from a distance.

There was a young girl with her.

The two people kept walking around, obviously unable to bear the cold.

Jiang Zhe waved at them.

Wang Zhen saw Jiang Zhe and waved.

Jiang Zhe pushed the luggage cart and approached the two of them.

Wang Zhen reached out to help him push the cart and asked, "Did the journey go smoothly?"

Jiang Zhe said: "It went smoothly. It's so cold, thank you for coming to pick me up."

"I know you bought a lot of things, it must be bad. This is my new assistant." Wang Zhen introduced to Jiang Zhe.

The young girl had a round face and smiled sweetly: "Hello, Mr. Jiang, my name is Lin Zhaowen."

"Hello, Assistant Lin." Jiang Zhe greeted Assistant Lin.

Wang Zhen's business grew bigger and bigger, and his former assistant has been promoted to manager.

"It's too cold, let's go back to the car quickly," said Wang Zhen.

The three of them quickened their pace and came to a business car.

The assistant opened the trunk.

The three of them began to move their luggage.

"More than I thought." said Wang Zhen.

Jiang Zhe finished moving the last box: "Besides the gifts I bought, there are also the things you wanted. They are all in there."

The assistant closed the trunk.

Wang Zhen said, “Hurry up and get in the car, we’ll go to your house and divide the things later.

I have sent someone to help you clean up the house."

Jiang Zhe bought a two-bedroom, two-living-room apartment in the capital not far from the gallery. It is not large but can be used as a studio.

Three people got in the car and the assistant started it.

Wang Zhen asked, "Did you apply for graduate school? Did the process go smoothly?"

Jiang Zhe briefly described the process.

"Do you think you can get accepted by all these schools?" Wang Zhen continued to ask.

Jiang Zhe replied: "I think the possibility of the two academies in Paris or Florence is higher."

"Don't you consider going to the United States?" America gave you that moment
Jiang Zhe said: "If I want to study for a doctorate, I will consider applying there. However, this is a few years later."

Wang Zhen talked about the National Art Exhibition.

Since Kang Chul was nominated for the Gold Award, the contenders were clear.

Wang Zhen analyzed the advantages of several nominees. Among them, Jiang Zhe's advantage was not obvious.

In terms of age and qualifications, he is not as good as other competitors; in terms of the influence of his works, they are evenly matched; Jiang Zhe's only advantage is that he has won several major foreign awards.

All in all, the number of competitors is small, but the competition is more intense.

"The results will be announced in two days. We have made every effort," said Wang Zhen.

"It doesn't matter. We have tried our best. The result is not important." After this busy period of time and seeing some new things, Jiang Zhe today has become indifferent to whether he can really win the gold medal.

The car stopped, and Jiang Zhe pointed at two boxes and said, "You don't have to move these two boxes. They are for you. Just put them in your car."

After getting off the car, the three of them moved the boxes to the living room of the room together.

The house had just been cleaned and was very clean.

Jiang Zhe has never lived here since he bought it.

Wang Zhen checked around and said, "I'll ask someone to bring you some fruits and vegetables. There are only drinks and alcohol here."

Jiang Zhe said, "No, I'm not cooking here."

"I have prepared a few sets of the painting tools you requested for you."

"Thank you."

"You should go to bed early. Go to the art museum first tomorrow, and then come to my gallery to talk." Wang Zhen said goodbye.

Jiang Zhe saw the two off and returned home, checking the house inside and out.

All the items are new.

After washing up, he sat on the bed and started calling his parents.

After a long journey, although I was a little sleepy, I still insisted on calling to report that I was safe.

When his parents heard that Jiang Zhe had arrived in the capital safely, they told him to go back home as soon as possible.

Jiang Zhe called Professor Qin again.

Professor Qin was concerned about his application for graduate school and whether he could achieve success in the National Art Exhibition.

He told Jiang Zhe that the teachers of the school visited the National Art Exhibition in the capital, but Jiang Zhe missed it because of time.

Jiang Zhe sent another message to Meng Xi.

Meng Xi quickly called Jiang Zhe and made an appointment to meet.

The two agreed to have lunch together tomorrow at noon.

After making several phone calls in succession, Jiang Zhe lay down, thought about tomorrow's arrangements, and quickly fell asleep.

Early in the morning, Jiang Zhe was awakened by a call from Wang Zhen.

After washing, eating breakfast, and getting ready quickly, I went to the art museum with Wang Zhen.

There are not many people coming to the exhibition hall today.

Jiang Zhe first looked at the display effect of his work.

Because the work was nominated for the Gold Award, and with the help of publicity, there were several audience members enjoying the work at that moment.

He also went to check out exhibitions of other types of paintings.

After walking around, I received a text message from Wang Zhen.

He returned to the exhibition hall on the first floor and saw Wang Zhenzhen talking to a man.

The man was about fifty years old, with a full face and squinty eyes.

He saw Jiang Zhe from afar and immediately waved with a smile.

Jiang Zhe took two quick steps and took the initiative to greet him: "Hello, Teacher Dong."

He knew that Teacher Dong was also nominated for the Gold Award.

The two people greeted each other warmly and exchanged pleasantries, without any sign of competition between them.

Teacher Dong asked about Jiang Zhe's postgraduate study. Jiang Zhe wished Teacher Dong good health.

Next, Jiang Zhe met some friends and several other competitors in the art museum.

The meeting was harmonious.

He and Wang Zhen visited several teachers one after another.

At lunch time, he did not go to a social event with Wang Zhen, but went to a shabu-shabu restaurant.

As soon as I stopped at the door, I saw the door curtain open and Meng Xi walked out.

"You arrived early?"

Meng Xi said, "Come in quickly. If you don't make a reservation in advance, this place will definitely be full at mealtime."

Jiang Zhe entered the restaurant and immediately smelled the aroma.

All the places are full.

Meng Xi has already requested a private room.

Sitting in the box won't be as crowded as in the hall.

Jiang Zhe unbuttoned his down jacket and asked, "Come out to dinner with me, it won't interfere with our business, right?"

"Don't delay. You are in the capital, so I must treat you well." Meng Xi handed the menu to Jiang Zhe. "I have ordered a few dishes according to your taste. What else do you want to eat?" She introduced the signature dishes here.

Jiang Zhe added a few more kinds of meat. I was really hungry after being busy all morning.

The waiter brought the sauce dish.

Jiang Zhe picked it up and smelled it, "Is this sesame paste?"

"Yes." Meng Xi said, "The traditional shabu-shabu mutton is dipped in sesame paste. It's delicious and not greasy. If you like to add other ingredients, you can add them yourself."

She then asked about the details of Kang Cheol's graduate studies.

While mixing the dipping sauce, Jiang Zhe talked about his application for graduate school, and then asked, "Do you plan to study for a master's degree?"

"I am a graduate student at our school." Meng Xi said confidently.

"You really plan to go to graduate school. I thought you were going to go all out in business after graduating from college."

"My business is successful now, which is also helpful for my postgraduate studies. Several teachers in our school really want me to go on to graduate school. I directly chose Professor Yang's graduate program." Meng Xi said.

The waiter brought meals to the two of them one after another.

Meng Xi put sheep tail oil and several other foods into the hot pot one after another.

While waiting for the pot to boil, she changed the subject: "I plan to distribute dividends to shareholders and give bonuses to employees. I want to discuss it with you."

Jiang Zhe remembered that his reward withdrawal had not yet been implemented.

“Why distribute dividends at this time?”

"The recent big business transactions have been successful and the company has sufficient funds. You are willing to support the company's development, but several other shareholders have not seen any returns after their investments and are becoming anxious. I want to distribute dividends to shareholders and bonuses to employees so that everyone can see the future and strengthen their confidence." Meng Xi introduced the dividend plan.

Jiang Zhe heard that the bonus given to him was about 230 million. After deducting various expenses, it was slightly more than the mission reward.

"I have no objection, you can arrange it."

"Thank you for your support." Meng Xi asked again: "Are you confident that you will win the prize in this national art exhibition?"

At this time, the pot is boiling.

The two of them put vegetables and meat into their respective plates.

Jiang Zhe picked up a piece of mutton, put it in the dipping sauce dish, and said, "I'm not sure. Several competitors are quite strong."

"I saw that you were calm and composed, and thought you were sure to win," Meng Xi said, "Do you want to use your connections for me?"

"You have this ability now?" Jiang Zhe was surprised.

"Our company is also in the art circle." Meng Xi looked like he was saying, "Don't underestimate the company."

Jiang Zhe said, "Forget it. Let's wait until the company becomes bigger and stronger before considering this kind of thing."

Although I refused, my investment has been rewarded through dividends. Maybe it can also bring me more gains.

He chewed the mutton while thinking about it.

The aroma fills the mouth. (End of this chapter)