Qionglin Academy was looking forward to winning the championship. As the dean of Qionglin Academy, Zhuo Qingyang did not stay to celebrate. Instead, he hurried away in advance, which shocked everyone in the venue.
This year's book fair was full of weird things, but it was the most exciting one in recent years.
Although Zhuo Qingyang left, the final round of evaluation was not over. Everyone only saw the remaining four judges gathering together and discussing something in low voices. They were obviously discussing whose painting was more outstanding in the final round. , after a short while, Yuan Ning'an stood up and said: "In the last round, the seven paintings each have their own merits, but...!" He glanced at Ximen Wuhen and then said: "But in terms of comparison, there are two paintings that compare Outstanding, indistinguishable." He waved to Xue Danqing. After Xue Danqing passed by, Yuan Ning'an whispered a few words, and then Xue Danqing ordered several Longchi disciples to go forward, and they worked in pairs to unfold two of the paintings. .
"These two paintings, one is from Longchi Academy and the other is from Qionglin Academy." Xue Danqing said loudly: "Everyone should also take a look."
Many people saw that the painting by Longchi Academy was a majestic landscape painting. Both the painting skills and the artistic conception were extremely outstanding.
But the other picture was very strange, stained with ink, and shapeless. Many people immediately felt puzzled, thinking that this picture was like a ghost painting, with no outstanding features at all. Compared with the landscape pictures of Longchi Academy, it was worlds away. No, I really don’t know why the judges felt that this painting could be compared with a landscape painting.
However, the judges present here are all very authoritative seniors, especially the painting saint Ximen Wuhen who was present, and no one dared to raise objections.
Ximen Wuhen seemed to know what everyone was thinking, he walked forward slowly, looked at the landscape painting, stroked his beard and said with a smile: "This landscape painting is majestic, vigorous in brush strokes, and clever in composition. It is truly a masterpiece. "
The contestant from Longchi Academy was excited when Ximen Wuhen commented like this, and bowed respectfully and deeply.
Ximen Wuhen walked to the "Ghost Painting Talisman", glanced around, and asked: "Can you see the beauty of this painting?"
"I dare to ask the god, whose hand is this painting?" One person asked boldly: "I am stupid and I really can't see the genius of this painting. Please give me some advice!"
Ximen Wuhen said with a smile: "This is the work of the young Marquis of Qionglin Academy!"
As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden silence all around. Everyone who saw Qi Ning's painting really couldn't see what was so wonderful about this painting. They couldn't tell the artistic conception. Even the most basic painting techniques and lines appeared. The huge problem is completely a piece of random graffiti.
If it were done by someone else, someone would inevitably raise objections.
But this painting was painted by Qi Ning, so it was very different. What's more, it was praised by the painting saint Ximen Wuhen. No one dared to judge for themselves, but they thought that there must be something extremely mysterious about this painting. , but not ordinary people can understand it.
"The paintings presented today, including this landscape painting, are all ink paintings." Ximen Wuhen said slowly: "But although the painting of Little Marquis is made of ink paintings, the painting techniques are familiar to us. The paintings are completely different, the painting of Little Marquis is an abstract painting!"
"Abstract painting?" There was surprise and confusion all around.
Ximen Wuhen stroked his beard and smiled and said: "The so-called abstract painting is compared to the figuration you have learned. Figuration means that the shapes in the painting can be recognized at a glance. The form is first visible, and then the meaning can be understood. But The abstract painting school goes in the opposite direction. Is it difficult to distinguish the shape of the painting of Little Marquis?"
Everyone nodded.
If you can figure out what Qining is drawing on the ghostly talisman-like patterns, then you have really seen a ghost.
"This is the brilliance of Mr. Xiao Hou." Ximen Wuhen said with a smile: "In the abstract painting school, one first has the intention, and then tastes the form. I have been thinking about this issue these days, and I have probably figured it out now. Although it is not possible to tell what the painting means at a glance, people's moods are different, the meaning of taste is very different, and the images that enter the mind from the eyes are also different. There are many flavors that can be seen in a painting, This is what abstract painting is all about.”
In fact, many people were still confused and didn't know what Ximen Wuhen said, but they seemed to be very powerful after listening to what Ximen Wuhen said. A few people even started to nod, as if they already understood Ximen Wuhen. The others were not willing to be outdone. They were afraid that the people next to them would misunderstand that they did not understand the meaning, so they all nodded and said: "I see, it is indeed very mysterious."
Qi Ning was suppressing a smile in his heart. He asked himself whether it was okay to say that this painting was a ghost painting, but Ximen Wuhen came forward to judge, which greatly changed the value of his painting.
When I talked about the abstract painting school with Ximen Wuhen last time, the old man obviously really listened to it. Obviously, in the old man's opinion, the painting he made today was an abstract painting.
Although Ximen Wuhen is a master of painting, he is only in concrete painting after all, and has just been exposed to abstract painting. Obviously after the first three rounds of competition, Ximen Wuhen also felt that Qining was hiding everything, and even felt that Qi Ning has profound attainments in abstract painting, so a painting Qi Ning threw out casually, to Ximen Wuhen, who had just learned about the abstract painting school, obviously felt that Qi Ning's move was extraordinary.
No one had the slightest doubt about Ximen Wuhen's accomplishments in paintings. At this time, Ximen Wuhen personally explained Qining's paintings. Although no one had ever heard of abstract paintings, since it was said from Ximen Wuhen's mouth What comes out must be unfathomable.
Even the other contestants who participated in the fourth round showed no unwillingness to give in. Instead, they felt that Qining's extraordinary skills and the ability to create such an extraordinary masterpiece were really admirable.
After four rounds, the scores were tallied. As everyone expected, Qining shined today. Qionglin Academy deservedly won the crown of this book meeting, Longchi Academy ranked second, and other academies each There is a ranking, but Yunshan Academy, which has always been in the top three since the Jinghua Book Club was held, had no points in the fourth round due to its early exit and Qionglu Academy's exit. Yunshan Academy and Qionglu Academy were also ranked. First to last and second to last.
Although some people still felt uncomfortable having a girls' academy win the crown, Qining was dazzling and well-deserved, but no one was dissatisfied.
Qionglin Academy unexpectedly won the first place in the book club. The girls were naturally extremely excited and cried with joy. However, as the representative of Qionglin Academy, Qining was invited to say a few words to everyone.
Qi Ning walked to the center of the field, cupped his hands around, waited for everyone to calm down, and then said with a smile: "Actually, I came to attend the book club today, firstly because of Mr. Zhuo's order, and secondly... because I have to fulfill a bet. , As early as the end of last year, I made a bet with someone. A man will do what he says, and naturally he cannot go back on it." At this point, his eyes were already looking towards Jiang Suiyun.
Jiang Suiyun frowned slightly, but at this point, he couldn't sit still any longer. He stood up, walked a few steps forward, and said loudly: "Yes, the person who made the bet with Jin Yihou is none other than Donghai Jiang. Follow the cloud!"
"Oh, it turns out this is Donghai Jiang Suiyun." There was a sudden commotion all around.
The Jiang family of Donghai is definitely the number one figure in Nanchu. As the most powerful family in Donghai, the Jiang family relies on the sea and has accumulated huge wealth. It is well known that the Jiang family of Donghai is as rich as any other country.
Hearing the voices of the people around him, Jiang Suiyun felt the surprise in their voices. He couldn't help but straighten his body, walked to the center of the field, and stood opposite Qi Ning.
Today, Qining's scenery is endless. Jiang Suiyun is naturally extremely depressed. He feels uncomfortable all over his body. He sits aside and never says a word, but he is thinking in his heart that the bet is still there and he must not let Qining get away with it today. In the past, Qining had to fulfill his bet in public no matter what.
Of course Jiang Suiyun would not believe that Qi Ning could fly into the sky, thinking that Qi Ning would be in the limelight today, but as long as Qi Ning could not fulfill the bet, he would have to clean his boots in public. In this way, Qi Ning's previous glory moment would be wiped out. He would be stepped on under his own feet and Qining would be greatly embarrassed in public.
In order to compete for the leadership of the Black Scale Camp in the Tiger God Camp, he and Qi Ning went head-to-head. He was destined to win, but he didn't want to be stepped on by Qi Ning in the end. The resentment in his heart was simmering, and he only looked forward to today. To regain his face on this bet, he stepped on Qining hard.
But he never expected that when Qi Ning came on stage, he would stop talking nonsense, get straight to the point, and take the initiative to reveal that he had a bet with him.
What Qi Ning did not only surprised Jiang Suiyun, but also made her feel even more uneasy.
Qi Ning was smiling and looked confident, but Jiang Suiyun found it hard to imagine how Qin Ning could fly into the sky without wings
"Bet?" Ximen Wuhen said with a smile: "Little Marquis, I wonder what kind of bet you have made?"
Qi Ning stared at Jiang Suiyun and said with a smile: "Master Jiang, why don't you explain to everyone that you insisted on fulfilling the bet at the Jinghua Book Club. Naturally, you want everyone present to be a witness for us."
Although Jiang Suiyun felt uneasy, he remained calm on his face and said with a smile: "Yes, the bet between Jiang and Jin Yihou was also temporary. Jin Yihou said that he can swim in the sky, Jiang is stupid. , it’s hard to believe, so I took the liberty to make a bet with Jin Yihou, betting that he would not be able to fly into the sky, but Jin Yihou insisted that he had the ability, and promised that if he lost, he would wipe Jiang’s boots in public!”
Everyone was stunned, wondering how there could be such a bet. Many people looked at Qi Ning. Although they already admired Qi Ning's literary talents, Qi Ning's claim that he could fly into the sky still made people feel incredible. People even felt that Qining's boots were going to be polished today.