Return From The Immortal World
Chapter 223: The Contest
Le Baiyi was astonished and Mu Wanying was curious. Instead, Tang Xiu's face flickered after hearing Professor Hu's story.
Architectural design drawings? Is that ... picture?
“Hu Old, tell me the details. Why is this architectural design eligible to win prizes at the Asian Painting Competition? ”Le Baiyi asked.
“Why not?” Professor Hu asked back, and said seriously, “You haven't seen the picture, I guess. If you look at it, you will definitely lose your jaw. I have many friends of famous and highly respected painters. They even admit inferiority when they see it. Architectural design creators have amazing painting techniques, very beautiful. That architectural design was a masterpiece, and it looked like it imitated and emitted a majestic aura from the majestic heavenly palace. ”
Suddenly, Professor Hu's eyes brightened. He pulled out his phone, opened the letter and attached his picture. He handed it to Le Baiyi and said, “I just remembered that my friend sent this architectural design to Me. Unfortunately, this is just a picture and I can't see the real one. ”
Le Baiyi picked up the phone. After looking for a few seconds, his disciples suddenly contracted as disbelief poured out of his eyes. Despite his trivial knowledge of painting, he could see that his architectural designs were unusual. Its lines are boldly drawn with sharp techniques, giving it a unique charm. That picture is just heaven.
The thing that surprised him the most was not only this but the design of the architectural building itself. The buildings drawn on it looked extremely majestic and majestic. The style was strange and strange and seemed to reflect the sharpness of the author.
He dared to say that once someone built a building in this architectural design work, it would definitely become the most famous landmark in China. Not only would it be famous throughout the country, it would also be famous all over the world.
“Very amazing. This old man, I, have seen many paintings in my life, including many works of famous painters. But there was absolutely nothing that could compare to this painting. ”
Mu Wanying, who had yet to see the photo, had his curiosity greatly triggered by seeing the shocked expression on his teacher's face. She stood up gracefully and came to Le Baiyi's side. His eyes fell on the image on the phone screen as his crooked waist trembled slightly.
“This is..”.
Mu Wanying was surprised. He could hardly believe his eyes. He could not believe that there would be someone in the world capable of painting such a masterpiece. He once saw an incomplete picture of the painting “ Along the River During the Qingming” Festival and he dared to guarantee that even the full version of the painting could not be compared to this one.
This painting ... This painting should only exist in heaven. Why did it appear in the human world?
Le Baiyi handed her phone to Mu Wanying. The shock on his old face had not disappeared as he sighed, “Ahh, someone who could draw this painting could be called the God of Painting. I really can't imagine now how much of a sensation it would create if the buildings in this painting were actually built. ”
“Indeed. If the building on this painting is really built, I will make sure to go to the residential area and buy a house there, “Professor Hu said with an approving expression.
Le Baiyi said firmly, “You can count me as well.”
Mu Wanying picked up the phone and returned to his chair. His eyes were extremely shocked, he did not even hear the conversation of the two old men. Her sensual lips slightly opened and muttered, “If the author of this painting is willing to accept disciples, I will definitely be the first.”
His voice is not loud. However, Professor Hu and Le Baiyi, including Tang Xiu, could clearly hear it.
Professor Hu and Le Baiyi glanced at each other with forced smiles on their faces. They have the same impulse!
Tang Xiu extended his hand to Mu Wanying and said, “Show me.”
Mu Wanying regained his senses and handed the phone to Tang Xiu with a complicated expression. His eyes were blurred, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Tang Xiu took the phone and looked at the picture on the screen. Then, a smile appeared on his face. He did not expect that the architectural designs praised by Professors Hu, Le Baiyi, and Mu Wanying turned out to be the designs he had painted.
Soon after, he returned the phone to Professor Hu.
Seeing Tang Xiu's behavior, Professor Hu and Le Baiyi secretly hated him. Thinking that Tang Xiu had no enthusiasm for her. It made them even worry about the upcoming contest.
Shortly after, a servant from the Lotus Blossom House came to their box, inviting everyone to the painting exhibition hall downstairs. When the four of them came to the ground floor, dozens of guests surrounded the two tables in the middle of the hall; they could clearly hear their voices.
“We were very lucky to see a contest between two talented young painters today. Speaking of painting, I have also studied it in the past for a period of time. Unfortunately I'm not talented, so I give up. Fortunately, I followed Old Wang to visit this Lotus Flower House today, so I could see a contest between two equally flat painters. ”
“I've also heard about Zhu Xiang's name. He was a skilled young painter who was quite famous. But to Tang Xiu, I've never heard of it. He should be a junior who doesn't stand out! ”
“Zhu Xiang is a very arrogant person. Just a moment ago, when he was introduced and toast in the box, his unfriendly demeanor also did not have the slightest bit of politeness in dealing with things. Such a person, even if he had excellent painting skills, would probably not have much charm in his work. But I'm really curious about the young man whose opponent is in this contest. ”
“Tianjin City is huge, and having Zhu Xiang appear here is something given. Can anyone else be more skilled than him? But in any case, I think Zhu Xiang will definitely win tonight. ”
“I think so too.”
“Yeah, I can't wait to see a good show.”
Tang Xiu secretly smiled when he heard this discussion. He indeed had no reputation in Tianjin City, let alone in the world of painting. Thus, it was no wonder that everyone present was full of confidence in Zhu Xiang.
However, if a person cannot handle the pressure, he should not try to be in a position to deal with the problem.
He was confident in his painting skills. Let alone Zhu Xiang being his opponent right now, even if the other party was an accomplished painter, he was not afraid at all.
“Guests, let's start now.”
Upon seeing that Tang Xiu and the others had arrived, Bai Yu announced, as everyone immediately walked into the large platform in the hall. She then approached Tang Xiu and asked, “Are you confident?”
“Remain.” Tang Xiu could see Bai Yu's thoughts as she replied with a nod.
Bai Yu nodded and said, “If you are confident, please do the best you can. I'm looking forward to your performance. ”
“I won't let you down!” Said Tang Xiu.
After saying that, he walked to the center of the hall. Looking at Zhu Xiang indifferently, he said, “Bring everything you have, so you won't say that I bully you when you lose.”
Zhu Xiang sneered, “Depend on you? Hmph ... If you have decades of experience in this field, perhaps you would be qualified to say this. Let's cut the crap, the action speaks louder than the words. Let's see what you can show! ”
Tang Xiu no longer paid attention to her as he looked at Bai Yu and calmly asked, “Is there a requirement or rule for this contest?”
Bai Yu brought ten men and women in the audience. Only two of them were young, while the rest were middle-aged or elderly. Bai Yu pointed to the ten people and said, “These ten people are our esteemed VIPs and the paintings are on display in this hall. I can guarantee their fairness to be the judging committee for this contest. Furthermore, once they have assessed your work, the other guests will also cast a vote. As for the rules of this contest, it is very simple. Draw your painting with a Lotus-related landscape theme in half an hour. Your paint brushes, paint, and painting paper are ready. ”
“Alright!” Tang Xiu nodded.
Zhu Xiang said with a heartless expression, “This is also fine with me.”
Bai Yu nodded and looked at her watch then said, “Now it's 8:28, so the end time is 8:58. I hereby announce that this contest started .. Now. ”
Zhu Xiang showed Tang Xiu a mocking look. He quickly grabbed the painting brush on his desk. After pondering, he began to paint on the canvas slowly.
Tang Xiu was different.
By the time Bai Yu announced the start of the contest, she slowly closed her eyes, imagining the painting she was about to paint. After a few seconds had passed, he quickly grabbed the painting brush, identified all the available paint, and then started drawing. His painting speed was much faster than Zhu Xian's, and quickly, his brush moved as if a dragon snake as each and every pattern began to form on the canvas.
“Ah, she must be lost!”
A touch of bitterness appeared in Mu Wanying's mouth after seeing Tang Xiu's painting speed. He was well aware of the main essence of the painting. Except for a maestro, anyone who dared to use the dragon snake technique and quick painting movements, would definitely not be able to draw the original masterpiece.
There is a line in a painter's circle that the essence of carving and painting is to slowly carve fine particulate lines without being affected by appearance and shape.
Mu Wanying himself had never heard of Tang Xiu's name before, so he should not have a reputation in the world of calligraphy and painting. He was just a nameless young man. Even if he had some skills, he was not someone at Zhu Xiang's level.
Professor Hu quietly shook his head. While looking at Tang Xiu from afar, he smiled bitterly, “Mu Wanying, you should have disagreed earlier. Looking at his appearance, it seems like you will lose your Wang Xizhi's calligraphy. ”
Mu Wanying was a bit disappointed. But he could still feel it as he slowly replied, “If I have to lose it, then I will! What is lost is lost, there is no need to cry over spilled milk. ”
Professor Hu lamented, “It seems that you can stay positive in this situation. However, I feel that Tang Xiu himself is someone with an unusual identity. Even if you lost your precious calligraphy, perhaps he had thought of something to compensate you. ”
“What's the background?” Mu Wanying was surprised.
“I don't know,” Professor Hu shook his head. “But did you see an ordinary student who had just completed his CET was able to pay 20 million with just a few stones? Yet he still wanted to buy the ore of Old Le. The funds must be huge, more than 20 million yuan. ”
Mu Wanying replied in amazement, “Did he buy two Wintertide Fluorites and Star Fragment Stone from you at sky-high prices?”
“Ya.” Professor Hu nodded. “Old Le knows very well about the value of these two ores. The price I gave him was only the base price, but this man accepted gladly and did not even offer it, directly transferring the money to Me. Also, there was an object wrapped in a yellow cloth inside the travel bag that he had just given me; where, he had just bought it. Speaking the truth, I can't tell you its origin, I can't see it either. ”