August in Qinzhou is the hottest time of the year. The sun spits out tongues of fire and scorches the earth. Even Antarctica, which loves lively places, doesn't seem to like going out to play and stays quietly in the air-conditioned room most of the time.
This day.
Lin Yuan was at home playing with Nan Ji when his cell phone suddenly rang. It was Kaneki calling.
"Today is Saturday, boss, do you want to see the art exhibition?"
"An art exhibition?"
"Butterfly Love Flower was displayed in this art exhibition..."
"No."
Lin Yuan decisively refused.
It was such a hot day, and Lin Yuan had no desire to go out at all. Besides, Butterfly Love Flower could not be considered Lin Yuan’s masterpiece.
Kaneki didn't force it.
Just because Lin Yuan is unwilling to go out doesn’t mean that others are unwilling to go out. People are always driven by some motivation.
at this time.
Inside an art center in Sioux City.
A medium-sized art exhibition is being held.
On this blue planet with a strong artistic atmosphere, viewing art exhibitions is the motivation for some people to go out on Saturdays, even if they arrive at the exhibition venue because their cars cannot drive in, and they will inevitably be sweating profusely after walking a few hundred meters.
There is a promotional board at the entrance of the exhibition.
The notice board contains information about the painters whose works are participating in the exhibition.
This is a medium-sized traditional Chinese painting exhibition. Most of the participating painters are of mid-level fame in the circle. They are the kind that all traditional Chinese painting enthusiasts know, but their level is not yet at the top level.
“Yu Lian’s work is on display.”
"And Ren Feifei."
"Yuan Liu's works are also here. I saw Yuan Liu's works at a high-level art exhibition last year. The level is very good."
"I know this Shi Xiang. He is a potential stock in the Chinese painting circle. I came here today just for him."
“This exhibition is quite large.”
“Although there are no top-notch artists, the painters participating in the exhibition are not unknown.”
"Especially Yu Lian, whose work won a big award last year and was recognized by many top artists."
"… "
The crowd surrounding the bulletin board was communicating with each other.
At this time.
Suddenly, a bystander asked in surprise: "Shadow's work is also on display?"
Everyone was stunned.
After a while, everyone saw the shadow on the bulletin board.
For a while.
The crowd became noisy.
"Isn't Shadow a comic book artist?"
"Can cartoonists also participate in a Chinese painting exhibition of this scale?"
"Why did the organizers include the works of commercial cartoonists like this?"
"That's interesting. From what I know, Shadow's painting skills are pretty good."
"I didn't expect that Yingzi would also participate in this Chinese painting exhibition. I happened to have seen some of the illustrations Yingzi drew for Chu Kuang's novels. This person's painting skills are really strong, and his painting style is also very gorgeous. It's normal for him to know Chinese painting."
"What?"
"Looking good and having artistic conception are two different things, just like comics and Chinese paintings are two different concepts. The quality of this exhibition has been dragged down by the shadows."
"disappointment."
"What a joke! The works of a commercial cartoonist like this can be exhibited. The organizer must have taken a fancy to Shadow's fame, right?"
"Shadow gave money to the organizer."
"I have no good feelings towards this kind of commercial painter. His appearance is simply tarnishing the art of Chinese painting. He only knows how to create eye-catching pictures all day long. Do you think he can get involved in Chinese painting?"
"… "
Don’t be fooled by the fact that Shadow is quite popular among the public online.
At this kind of art exhibition, many people are not actually interested in him as a cartoonist, and some even feel very disgusted with him.
The reason is simple.
Not a group.
Those who are willing to come to the exhibition in the scorching August sun are all Chinese painting enthusiasts who consider themselves to be very stylish.
These people don't usually read comics.
Most of them have a strong sense of superiority in artistic aesthetics. They can talk about all kinds of famous paintings in detail. They like high-brow art. How could they look down on cartoonists who take a commercial route
It's not just painting enthusiasts who have this idea.
Even in the professional painting circle of Blue Star, comics are at the bottom of the contempt chain, and there are many traditional painters who look down on comics as a purely commercial painting.
This is a bit like the novel circle on Earth.
In the world of novels, traditional novelists and those who make a living from traditional literature also look down on online writers.
This is a big environment.
Be it prejudice or generalization, this phenomenon and concept is deeply rooted in many people's minds.
therefore.
Many people found the appearance of shadows in this art exhibition irritating, with disdain clearly written on their faces, as if their own status had been lowered.
…
Behind the noisy crowd, under a parasol, a middle-aged man spoke calmly:
“See? This is the attitude of our traditional painting circle towards comics.”
Next to the middle-aged man, a woman with a bun on her head said dissatisfiedly: "The father of the other girl supports her daughter, why do you want to be so harsh on me when it comes to you?"
What happened to the cartoonists
Did the cartoonist eat your rice
Huh
It seems that cartoonists really eat the rice at home, after all, they are cartoonists.
"Xiao Wei..."
The man said with some regret: "Dad is not not supporting you, Dad is just afraid that you will go astray!"
That's right.
The woman with a bun on her hair is Luo Wei.
She was wearing a blue floral dress today, a rare ladylike look, and she was dressed very pretty, unlike when she was drawing comics in the studio, where she always looked sloppy and like a tomboy.
And this man is Luo Wei's father, the Chinese painting master Luo Cheng!
Luo Wei curled her lips and said, "No matter what you say, I have already accepted Yingzi as my master. You taught me since I was a child that a teacher is a father for life. You two are both my fathers."
"you… "
What kind of lewd talk is this!
What a magical metaphor!
Luo Cheng was so angry that he wanted to hit someone. He felt so jealous inside. That guy named Shadow actually became the father of his precious daughter
Who are you taking advantage of
But Luo Cheng had loved his precious daughter since she was a child and had never said anything harsh to her.
He could only endure the discomfort and said with a cold face:
"Then I will see what level of teacher you are. If you are just seeking fame, your willfulness will end here!"
Are you kidding
The Luo family is a famous painting family in Qinzhou. So many painting masters have come from the family throughout the generations. But their daughter is learning from a cartoonist and even takes him as her teacher
This was unacceptable to Luo Cheng.
How would Luo Cheng put his face if he told others about it
Today, Luo Cheng will carefully evaluate Yingzi's work in front of his daughter, so that his daughter, whose level is not yet mature, can see clearly what kind of person this teachable Yingzi is.
"snort."
Luo Wei raised her head stubbornly.
Her father has his own purpose, and she has her own purpose.
Today she wanted to bring her father to see Teacher Yingzi's Chinese painting skills and let her father understand how good her teacher is. Otherwise, this old antique in the family would always be prejudiced against cartoonists.
This is a war between father and daughter.
While the father and daughter were talking, a passerby suddenly said in surprise:
"Are you Mr. Luo Cheng?"
As soon as the voice fell, the crowd in front suddenly turned around and looked at Luo Cheng at the same time, their eyes filled with great enthusiasm.
"It's me."
Luo Cheng smiled slightly, not surprised that he was recognized.
There are a large number of Chinese painting enthusiasts at the exhibition, and Luo Cheng has always been a very prestigious figure in the Chinese painting circle. His level is enough to crush the painters whose works are exhibited today, and he has been famous for nearly 30 years.
Suddenly!
The crowd became excited and stopped discussing the shadow!
"Teacher Luo Cheng, I am your fan!"
"Is Mr. Luo Cheng invited here today?"
"Are there any works by Mr. Luo Cheng on display today?"
"Teacher Luo Cheng, can you sign an autograph for me?"
"Teacher Luo Cheng, how about taking a photo together?"
"Teacher Luo Cheng, I love you!"
"Teacher Luo..."
"… "
Luocheng was surrounded by enthusiasm.
Normally Luo Cheng didn't like the feeling of being the center of attention, but today with his daughter around, he seemed to enjoy it quite a bit. He even deliberately glanced at his daughter twice, as if he was showing off his status in society.
Luo Wei curled her lips.
Just as the crowd was bustling, a woman's voice suddenly came from the side:
"Teacher Luo, long time no see."
Luo Cheng was stunned, his eyes passed through the crowd and looked at the woman. Then his eyes lit up and he subconsciously shouted:
"Teacher Qiu!"
The woman's name is Qiu Yu. She is just over 40 this year. She has long hair and her face shows few signs of aging. She is full of intellectuality and is a goddess-like figure in the Blue Star painting world.
"Teacher Qiu Yu!?"
Following Luo Cheng's gaze, the crowd also looked at the woman who was speaking. As a result, when everyone saw Qiu Yu's face full of mature charm, everyone became excited!
The energetic young man blushed!
Teacher Qiu, the goddess of the Chinese painting circle, is here too!
This goddess recognized by the Chinese painting circle is even more beautiful than she looks in the photos!
No one expected that this medium-sized art exhibition would attract two big names in the Chinese painting circle at the same time!
"Teacher Qiu, I don't want to work hard anymore... Oh no, please give me an autograph!"
When Qiu Yu appeared, he received the same treatment as Luo Cheng just now. The crowd was even more crazy. Qiu Yu was directly surrounded. The crowd showed a tendency to expand. For a while, the entire entrance of the exhibition was packed with people.
The area around Luocheng suddenly became much quieter.
"You goddess?"
Luo Wei poked her father's arm without any respect.
Luo Cheng's heart skipped a beat, and he said unhappily, "I have a clear conscience, I just admire Teacher Qiu Yu's level!"
"oh."
Luo Wei rolled her eyes.
Luo Cheng coughed and said, "Don't tell your mother."
Luo Wei smiled and said, "Don't you have a clear conscience?"
Luo Cheng: “…”
Fortunately, this group of people considered themselves to be well-mannered, and after surrounding Qiu Yu and expressing their love to her, they gradually made way for her.
"Let's go in together?"
Qiu Yu walked gracefully on the road divided by passers-by, and spoke to Luo Cheng who was feeling a little neglected beside her.
Luo Cheng nodded: "Let's go."
The two of them entered the exhibition side by side.
The crowd did not hesitate and followed the two big guys decisively!
Many people have started taking photos with their mobile phones and posting them on WeChat Moments, showing off that they met a master of Chinese painting at a certain exhibition, and naturally they are following suit.
"???"
Luo Wei was stunned and found that her father had already gone in.
This man actually forgot his own daughter at the door!
Depend on!
Luo Wei wanted to raise her middle finger, but finally held back.
As Luo Wei took out her exhibition ticket and quickly slipped in, she noticed a crowd of people behind her.
It seems like...
Reporters coming
After all, it was a medium-sized art exhibition, so it was normal to have reporters coming. Besides, his father and teacher Qiu Yu were also here. These two people were very attractive to some reporters.
This art exhibition is much more lively than I expected.
But for Shadow Teacher, this is a good thing.
Luo Wei curled the corners of her mouth, entered the exhibition hall, and quickly ran towards her father.
My father came because of me.
I wonder why Qiu Yu would also show up
With the scale of this exhibition, can we invite a big shot like Qiu Yu
Luo Wei knew how powerful Qiu Yu was. This woman was as capable as her father.
Under normal circumstances, only large-scale art exhibitions can invite both my father and Qiu Yu, a big name in the art world, to come at the same time...
never mind.
Don't think about it.
After all, this is Teacher Yingzi’s debut as a Chinese painting artist, so it would be more interesting if the scene was bigger.
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ps: Thanks to the two allies of Big Boss Yan Zi 523, I bow down to him ▄█?█●, Big Boss Yan Zi has been giving rewards recently, such support is very grateful, I will continue to write!