"What is this, Master?"
"It's information about previous exhibitions. Take a look and learn more about it."
"Okay, Master."
In fact, Wen Xi had heard about the exhibition of outstanding works in world art museums in his previous life. This is a grand event in the painting world, held every four years internationally, and is of very high value.
Just like a film festival, every country can submit works for the competition, and the top three winners will receive gold, silver and bronze trophies respectively, just like the gold, silver and bronze medals at the Olympics. In addition, the winning works can also be exhibited in world-class art galleries.
This is indeed a good opportunity to make Chinese painting famous.
The information provided by the master included not only the relevant procedures of the competition, but also a collection of winning works from past generations, which was much more than what she knew in her previous life.
"Thank you, Master. I'm sorry for your concern."
The old man waved his hand and said, "You are my apprentice. If I don't worry about you, who should I worry about? Prepare well and get through this domestic hurdle first."
"knew."
This was Wen Xi's first time participating in such an event, but he also knew that it was not so easy to fulfill his long-cherished wish of promoting the quintessence of Chinese culture on the international stage, and that he had to pass many tests.
It must first be selected and approved by domestic judges, and then sent to the international selection. Only after being shortlisted will it be eligible to compete.
"Okay, then you should prepare well in the next period of time."
"Master, is there anything special I should pay attention to when participating in this kind of international competition? Besides preparing my work, what other preparations do I need to make?"
"It's not much different from domestic competitions. I'm not worried about your skills, but you're still missing something from reaching perfection. Let me think about it."
The old man closed his eyes and pondered for a long time before speaking: "Forget it, you don't have to be too nervous during this period. Just live your life as usual, except for daily practice."
"Live a good life?"
"Well, use not only your eyes, but also your heart, every cell in your body, to feel the world and enjoy it... Stop running so fast, slow down, even slower, and see the scenery you once had no time to appreciate. Spend more time with the people you once had little time for. Invite friends for a good meal, or plant a pot of flowers and wait for them to bloom. In short, do whatever you want to do, and don't think it's a waste of time! Did you remember what I said?"
Seeing Wenxi still in a daze, the old man asked.
"I'll take note, Master."
"Okay, do you understand what I mean?"
"I understand!" Wen Xi concluded, "Life is short, so enjoy it while you can."
“…”
The old man couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Never mind, the main idea is pretty much the same.
Yu Youyi's intention was just to get this apprentice who only knew how to paint all day to try to open up her heart.
This child is good in every way, but he always feels alienated from the world.
But only when you truly fall in love with this world and are full of love for everything, will the world you write about become more vivid.
One day this little apprentice will understand that what others say is not as profound as his own understanding. Only when he has his own thoughts in mind can he come up with those touching inspirations.
"Xi'er." A twinkling light flashed across the old man's eyes, making his already cloudy eyes suddenly bright.
“Master…”
Seeing the old man's unusual expression, Wen Xi couldn't help but become serious.
"There's one thing you must always remember: when you go out to compete, you're not representing just yourself. Behind you stand millions of fellow countrymen. We, the great China, don't need recognition from others, but we also need certain people to know that our country is no longer the sick man it once was! We will never allow ourselves to be humiliated at will again!"
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