Chapter 403: Daydreaming

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Words that have been spoken are like spilled water, they cannot be taken back. Lin Fan wanted to draw but the other party wouldnt accept it. This put Lin Fan in an awkward spot.

You really dont want it? asked Lin Fan.

Tao Shi Gang shook his head. I dont want it. This painting must be produced in a specialized environment. Such a great masterpiece cannot be made in such a place.

Lin Fan had nothing to say. Then, he smiled and replied, Alright then. Ill owe you for now and when I have the chance, Ill repay you.

Yue Qiu Ju Shi was still completely immersed in the artwork. Even just a small bird in the painting encompassed great character. At that moment, he looked up and said, Master Lin, initially, Brother Tao and I were prepared to stay here for a few days but with such a masterpiece in my hands, I wouldnt be at peace without giving it proper protection. During the exhibition, Ill definitely display this artwork to the public. After the exhibition, Brother Tao and I will come back for a visit.

When he was saying this, Yue Qiu Ju Shi was clearly a little embarrassed but he had no choice. He valued this painting of a hundred birds facing a Phoenix greatly. If it was even a little bit damaged, he would be very upset. He could only hurry back to Beijing and hang it up. Also, he had to get a very expensive insurance for it. It was the most important piece of work in his life.

There isnt such a need, is there? said Lin Fan. If these two masters stayed here and taught the children how to draw, that would be pretty good. They would be able to give the children a sense of a masters aura. If they really had to leave, then Lin Fan would have nothing to say. He had never thought that his own artwork would be so important to some people.

There is such a need. There is. Yue Qiu Ju Shi nodded hastily. He turned his gaze over to the masterpiece which was laid across the drawing table. If he didnt make sure it was properly protected, he wouldnt be able to eat or sleep in peace.

Seeing how the situation was, Lin Fan decided not to impede. Since its like this, lets meet again next time.

Tao Shi Gang said, Master Lin, are you part of any association right now?

After meeting a master like Master Lin, he wanted to pull him into the association. For such a great master not to be in the association was a shame. Moreover, they wanted to interact with Master Lin often in order to raise their own art skills. After all, there are no limits to learning. One should keep learning as long as one is alive.

Lin Fan waved his hand. That will have to wait for now. If I want to join the association, I will contact you.

Yue Qiu Ju Shi said, Master Lin, before the Chinese traditional art exhibition, will you be free to come to have a look?

Lin Fan nodded. Sure, just let me know.

Going to see the larger scene, expanding his horizons.

Everyone interacted for a while more, then Yue Qiu Ju Shi carefully and cautiously packaged the painting. He kept it close to his body as if he was taking care of a precious child. When Lin Fan saw this, he couldnt help but shake his head. However, in his heart, he did feel quite good. For his own artwork to be so well-received, it was only natural for him to feel happy.

Outside Nanshan Childrens Welfare Institute.

Yue Qiu Ju Shi said ecstatically, Brother Tao, book the first-class cabin.

Tao Shi Gang laughed. I thought you liked the economy cabins.

This time is different. Even my life isnt as important as this painting. Of course, I have to be safe. Ill contact someone to come fetch us from the airport later on, said Yue Qiu Ju Shi.

Tao Shi Gang laughed as he said, There isnt such a need, is there? No one else knows about this.

No, even if they dont know, I have to be safe. If I lose this, I wont be at peace for the rest of my life, said Yue Qiu Ju Shi.

This trip to Shanghai had really been worth it. It had been so worth it that he didnt know what to say. He had never thought that he would be able to witness the birth of such a wonderful masterpiece. Although Master Lin wasnt famous, Yue Qiu Ju Shi wasnt someone who cared about fame.

Only those filthy upstarts with a bit of money cared about the fame of an artist. Someone who really understood art wouldnt care about fame. What they cared about was the true value of an artwork. This value wouldnt change even after hundreds or even thousands of years.

Even in their association, there were guys that he looked at with disdain, mainly because they only knew how to hype themselves up and raise the value of their artworks. In the eyes of outsiders, they seemed impressive but to Yue Qiu Ju Shi, they were worthless. Even if they gave him their artworks for free, he wouldnt want them.

Nanshan Childrens Welfare Institute.

Lin Fan took a deep breath. His heart ached a little because ten Encyclopedic Points had gone just like that. However, he knew that a price had to be paid for him to show off. Those ten Encyclopedic Points were the price he paid. Without a single Encyclopedic Point left, he felt quite miserable and could only slowly earn the points back.

Before this temporary knowledge disappeared, Lin Fan bellowed, Leave the brush and ink.

Zhao Ming Qing was startled. He was scared stiff by that voice. Then, he saw his teacher stride over to the drawing table and spread open the writing paper. The brush in his hand pranced about freely like a dragon flying, like a phoenix dancing.

Exceptional and incomparable.

A highly-skilled practitioner.

The temporary calligraphy skill has finished.

Upon hearing this sound, Lin Fans hand stopped. How many sheets have I written?

Zhao Ming Qing counted, then said, Ten, teacher.

Lin Fan nodded contentedly. Not bad. Ten pieces were not bad. With this calligraphy of his, if he claimed to be second in the world, no one would claim to be first. When Zhao Ming Qing saw this handwriting, he couldnt help but gasp in shock. But because he wasnt a professional, he wasnt too shocked. Still, he didnt say anything as he felt that it was very imposing.

This is for you. . Old but vigorous. Its not bad. Remember to mount it and place it in your study room when you go back, said Lin Fan.

Zhao Ming Qing looked at these four words, then at Lin Fan. Teacher, this

What is it? Is there something wrong? asked Lin Fan.

In front of his teacher, even if there was something wrong, he wouldnt have said it. Then, he shook his head. Its nothing. Its just that these four words are exceptionally imposing. They dont seem normal at all.

Lin Fan laughed. What a joke. If he was more well-known, these four words wouldve been worth a thousand pounds of gold. Even calligraphy professionals wouldnt dare to challenge him after seeing these four words.

Initially, when doing the painting for Yue Qiu Ju Shi, he hadnt thought much of it. After painting it, he realized that a piece of Chinese art without a few words written on it wouldnt be impressive enough.

However, he didnt know calligraphy, so what could he do? He could only exchange his Encyclopedic Points for it. But fortunately, the Encyclopedia was quite reasonable. The temporary skill only required ten points. He had no choice but to do it. It was his own fault for not thinking things through beforehand.

That painting was definitely an exceptional masterpiece but if it were in his hands, it would be worthless. However, by giving it to Yue Qiu Ju Shi, it not only made him worship Lin Fan but he also helped to advertise Lin Fan.

Unknowingly, Lin Fan started fantasizing.

In his fantasy, the bank came to collect his debts, $1 billion. He had no money and couldnt pay the debts. Then, the bank told him that he could just draw ten paintings for them. When he thought about this, Lin Fan couldnt help but start laughing.

Zhao Ming Qing stood at the side, looking at his teacher. He saw his teacher start laughing for no reason and was a little frightened. Teacherteacher

Lin Fan came back to his senses, What is it?

Zhao Ming Qing shook his head. Its nothing.

Oh, right. I should explain the parts of Various Types of Typhoid that you dont understand. Listen carefully and think about it when you go back, said Lin Fan.

Zhao Ming Qing nodded. Yes, teacher. I will engrave it into my memory.