Chapter 178 He just wants to see his little lemon first

The screams from the audience took a while to dissipate.

Xie Jinglan raised her hand, signaling for silence. She then took the wireless microphone from Tang Ziyou, handed it to Ji Chen, and asked, "Ji Chen, congratulations! You've truly earned first place. However, I'm curious. Your painting, whether in terms of overall planning, layout, or artistic conception, has reached a highly professional and advanced level. So, I'm curious: how long have you been studying Chinese painting? And who was your master?"

Although this is an essential question-and-answer session in interacting with the winners, Xie Jinglan is also very curious about it.

After all, Ji Chen is only 19 years old now, but the level of his paintings is already better than that of 69-year-old Lin Changsheng!

In addition to his extremely high talent, he must have been studying hard since he was young, right?

She was also curious about which Chinese traditional painting master could have taught such an outstanding apprentice.

When everyone on and off the stage heard Xie Jinglan's question, they all turned their attention to Ji Chen.

Including Bai Lianwan and Liu Zhijun in the guest seat to her left.

Liu Zhijun looked at Ji Chen's young and handsome appearance and was still a little stunned.

That ink painting, whose level was far superior to his, was actually painted by such a young boy!

It's simply, simply unbelievable!

Under everyone's curious gaze, Ji Chen took the microphone handed to him by Xie Jinglan, smiled, and said, "Actually, I'm just usually interested in painting. I don't have a master. It just so happened that there was an art exhibition at school this time, and I had some inspiration, so I drew a picture to participate. I didn't expect that it would be liked by the principal and so many people. I'm very honored."

If there really is a master, it must be the system.

But if he really answered like that, Ji Chen felt that he would probably be dragged away for sliced-up research in a matter of minutes.

And as soon as he said this.

The audience and the stage were in an uproar instantly.

"Fuck! Did I hear that right? Just because you're interested in something, you can actually create a Chinese painting of this level?"

"I... I'm interested too, but... every time I pick up a pen, my hand seems to have a mind of its own?"

"I've been studying with a famous teacher for 10 years, and I can't even draw those two sparrows one-tenth as vividly as he did!"

"Is this the legendary genius?"

"Is this still considered genius? If this weren't the real world, I'd be skeptical he was cheating!!"

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On the stage, all the leaders and guests sitting in their seats were completely stunned by Ji Chen's answer.

Chen Xueqin covered her mouth in shock. "No way, can he achieve such a level of skill by teaching himself Chinese painting? This kid is too smart!"

Liu Zhijun was completely stunned. Looking at Ji Chen's back, he suddenly felt deeply... inferior.

In addition to his interest and talent, he was able to reach his current position thanks to decades of guidance from Master Lin Changsheng.

And the 19-year-old boy in front of him, just by being interested, was able to draw a picture that made him feel ashamed!

Bai Lianwan's beautiful face briefly lost the ability to control her expression, and she stared blankly at the back of the young man in front of the podium.

If she is what people call a genius.

That Ji Chen...his talents in every aspect are definitely superior to mine.

After a while, Xie Jinglan, who was beside Ji Chen, finally recovered from her shock. Still finding it hard to believe, she asked, "Student Ji Chen, you, you really don't have a master of ink painting?"

Ji Chen smiled and said, "Indeed, not."

Xie Jinglan swallowed secretly.

She had to admit that Ji Chen's extraordinary talent had completely refreshed her cognition.

She used to think that her little granddaughter Wanwan was a genius among geniuses.

Now, there is one more genius in her mind.

She even felt fortunate that such a genius would choose Jiangbei.

She was also willing to train this child well. After all, he was not only her student, but also her husband's favorite little apprentice!

Pulling her thoughts back to their original state, Xie Jinglan looked at Ji Chen and smiled, "You can't reach this level without a master's guidance. Ji Chen is amazing. You must not slack off in the future. Keep up the good work."

Ji Chen nodded and said, "I will, thank you, Principal!"

Although Xie Jinglan still didn't quite understand some things about Ji Chen's painting, it was obvious that this painting was more about conveying the emotions in his heart.

After all, she is the president of Jiang University. Although the school does not interfere, she still does not approve of students dating.

Therefore, she decided not to ask questions like the source of inspiration for the paintings in front of the students. Otherwise, she was afraid that the students in the audience would be led astray by Ji Chen and become obsessed with love.

Just because Ji Chen’s relationship doesn’t affect his studies doesn’t mean other students won’t have it.

Thinking of this, Xie Jinglan smiled and said a few words, preparing to go directly to the award ceremony.

However, at this moment, a hoarse male voice suddenly came from the guest seats on the rostrum, "Student Ji Chen, I have another question for you about your painting."

In the guest seats on the rostrum, Liu Zhijun stood up from his seat, holding the microphone in his hand, and asked Ji Chen in front of him.

Bai Lianwan, who happened to be sitting next to Liu Zhijun, was also startled by his sudden action.

She didn't expect Liu Zhijun to stand up from his chair so suddenly, without any warning.

Not only Bai Lianwan, but also Chen Xueqin on Bai Lianwan's right, as well as other teachers and leaders on the stage, turned their attention to him.

It is almost common knowledge that Liu Zhijun was very fond of this painting of winter willows and sparrows.

After all, he had been standing in front of the painting and explaining it to the students in person from yesterday to today. It was only when they met him this afternoon that they discovered that Dean Liu's voice was hoarse.

This shows how much he likes Ji Chen's painting and his desire to promote Chinese culture.

But everyone was also very curious about what question Dean Liu wanted to ask Ji Chen?

Anything about inspiration for the paintings?

Ji Chen, Xie Jinglan and Tang Ziyu on the stage also turned around when they heard Liu Zhijun's words.

However, compared to Xie Jinglan who directly set his eyes on Liu Zhijun.

Tang Ziyou and Ji Chen's eyes almost involuntarily fell on Bai Lianwan beside Liu Zhijun.

Tang Ziyou is attracted to beautiful things purely by nature.

Ji Chen just wanted to take a look at his own little lemon first.

Bai Lianwan was a little stunned at the moment. Feeling Ji Chen's gaze, she just looked at him for a moment and then quickly looked away.

Whenever she looked at Ji Chen for a long time, she would blush easily. If her blushing was seen by her grandmother, she would be doomed.

After all, the old man had already become suspicious at the art exhibition yesterday.

Ji Chen couldn't help but feel a little funny when he saw Bai Lianwan's reaction. When he was in the audience just now, didn't this girl keep staring at him?

Why did you come on stage and hide as soon as you took one look?

Tang Ziyou, who had seen countless girlfriends, was slightly stunned when he saw Bai Lianwan's reaction, and had one of the three major illusions in life.

Professor Bai seems shy?

Does she like me?