Chapter 198 [Dream Catcher Studio (Teaching Mr. Zhang to Draw)]
The next day at noon, Zhang Mo and Jiu Xuan went to the Dream Catcher Studio together.
The old street and old shops made it clear to Zhang Mo that this place would never attract students.
Before I even reached the door, I ran into Xiao Jiang walking towards me from another direction, carrying three takeout bags.
Judging from the packaging, one is milk tea, one is spicy hot pot, and one is cake.
Zhang Mo smiled and teased, "Wow, such a lavish lunch. You're living a pretty comfortable life."
Xiao Jiang was a little embarrassed: "My appetite is indeed different now than before. And... I used to always think about saving money, reluctant to eat or wear anything nice, and saving all the money for my family. Now I've realized that satisfying myself is the most important thing!"
In a way, we should thank the Jiang family parents for their superficial harmony and lack of trust in each other, fearing that the other would embezzle their property. Surprisingly, all the family's savings were in the account of this 17-year-old minor.
Even the 500,000 yuan kickback that General Manager Yu sent was immediately transferred to Jiang Tianci's side.
Now she spends this money without any psychological burden!
The three of them went into the store together.
The Dream Catcher Studio has two floors, neither of which is very large. The total space is estimated to be only fifty or sixty square meters, which makes it feel a bit cramped.
When I entered, Meng Yuan was sitting quietly by the window on the first floor, painting. The afternoon sun shone through the glass and fell on her, outlining a serene silhouette.
The painting depicts a teacher leading a group of children to the riverbank for sketching.
It's clear that they really crave students.
Before she could even turn around, Xiao Jiang had already walked over very sensibly and asked, "Teacher Meng, which do you want, the strawberry cake or the chocolate cake?"
Meng Yuan then turned to look at her and said calmly, "Chocolate, I guess."
At the same time, her gaze swept over Zhang Mo and Jiu Xuan, and she said in a very calm tone, "First, I don't do live streams. Second, I just paid the rent I owed yesterday, and I don't have the money to pay back."
Zhang Mo and Jiu Xuan both laughed.
Jiu Xuan: "Oh dear, so you still remember that you owe me money. I thought you had long forgotten about it."
Zhang Mo asked in a friendly manner, "Can you tell me why you don't want to do a live stream?"
Meng Yuan was very straightforward: "Nobody watches it, it doesn't make money."
Zhang Mo: "What if I could find a way to make you popular and earn a lot of money?"
I can tell that you still really hope to have some talented students come to you to learn painting.
However, the location of your current store is clearly not a good match for your needs.
Living near high-end office buildings or top-tier schools makes it easier to achieve your goals.
Meng Yuan asked with a hint of doubt, "Really?"
Jiuxuan: "Our boss never lies when it comes to making money!"
Meng Yuan: "But..."
Zhang Mo: "I know what 'but' means. But the rent in those places is too expensive."
So, we need to make more money now. What's the newest and fastest way to make money right now? It's live streaming, of course!
Jiu Xuan smiled and said, "As long as you listen to the boss, a monthly salary of 100,000 is not a dream."
A monthly salary of 100,000 yuan sounds incredibly tempting, but Meng Yuan still had some doubts: "But all I can do is draw."
She's tried live-streaming her drawing before, and the results were utterly disastrous...
Zhang Mo: "I didn't tell you to do anything else, I just wanted you to draw."
But before that, you need to give me a proper introduction to your dream-making skills.
Meng Yuan frowned: "Introduce? I don't know how to say it. Never mind, you ask and I'll answer."
Zhang Mo: "Okay. So, first question: Do all your paintings make people dream?"
Meng Yuan: "No, it's fine as long as you add demonic power. If you don't, it's just a regular painting."
Zhang Mo: "That's good, it's controllable, at least it won't cause accidental injury."
The second question: How long can the dreamlike effect of this painting last? You can't live in the same dream forever, can you?
Meng Yuan: "Normally it only lasts one day. But with that boss surnamed Yu, I cast a spell on him alone, and it lasts for a week."
"A week, not bad, not bad." Zhang Mo nodded encouragingly.
For the next week, Mr. Yu will most likely be in a state of mental breakdown. Under such circumstances, the police should be able to easily uncover all the bad things he's done since he was three years old...
That's truly something to celebrate.
Thinking of this, Zhang Mo's smile widened: "These two points are enough. Come on, I'll take you on a broadcast this afternoon."
Meng Yuan was still a little resistant: "So fast..."
Jiu Xuan: "Just imagine a monthly salary of 100,000~"
Meng Yuan: "Sure, no problem."
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So, that afternoon, a live stream called "[Dream Catcher Studio (Teaching Mr. Zhang to Draw)]" was featured prominently in the platform's recommended section.
As soon as the live stream started, the comments section exploded with messages like snowflakes.
[Tsk tsk tsk, using Mr. Zhang to attract traffic again, thinking this method can attract me, huh?]
Yes, it was the bag that attracted me; Ms. Zhang looked stunning today too.
Mr. Zhang looks better and better lately.
[The artist is so cool! Is this a dark style?]
In the live stream, Zhang Mo and Meng Yuan each had a blank canvas in front of them.
Meng Yuan handed Zhang Mo a marker: "Here, draw whatever you want."
This action is mainly to see if she has any talent.
To be honest, Zhang Mo herself doesn't have much artistic talent and rarely draws. The type of drawing she draws most often is called a mind map.
But since Teacher Meng had already spoken, she had no choice but to comply.
I casually drew the classic house-tree-person diagram from psychology on the drawing board.
The comments section immediately began to analyze the situation.
The house features smooth lines and rich details, such as clearly defined doors, windows, and roof, demonstrating her attention to detail and reflecting her rigorous and organized thinking.
The tree trunk, thick and strong, symbolizes her inner strength and resilience!
The branches extending in all directions symbolize her extensive social skills and influence over her surroundings.
Wow, I thought I'd accidentally stumbled into Master Yu's live stream! Turns out the fortune teller is here!
How are you all able to see so much? Am I the only one who thinks Mr. Zhang's drawing skills are those of an elementary school student?
Of course, this netizen wasn't the only one who felt this way, because Professor Meng had already given his own evaluation, full of pity and regret: "Completely lacking talent."
Zhang Mo: "......"
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