Chapter 175: Does giving gifts to elders cost a million dollars now?
Who is calling me at this time?
While wondering, Ji Chen returned to his desk and was slightly surprised when he saw the caller's note.
It turned out to be the master.
With almost no hesitation, Ji Chen picked up the phone on the table, answered the call, and took the initiative to say hello.
"Master."
The other people in the dormitory originally thought that it was Ji Chen's girlfriend calling, so they just stared at Ji Chen silently.
When I heard the name from his mouth, I felt bored instantly.
I heard that Ji Chen has a chess master, but they are not interested in chess.
At this moment, Xia Zhonggeng, who was on the phone, heard his apprentice's voice. The smile on his face became even more kind, but his tone was feigned displeasure. "Xiao Ji, you are such a low-key kid! Your ink painting skills are so good, and I didn't even hear you say that."
When Ji Chen heard what Xia Zhonggeng said, he was slightly stunned, but he quickly realized that the principal must know about the painting of winter willows and sparrows. After all, this painting seemed to have accidentally caused quite a stir at the art exhibition.
And since the master likes calligraphy and painting so much, I guess the principal told him.
Thinking of this, Ji Chen smiled and said, "I've only dabbled in it a little bit, it's not worth mentioning."
"Xiao Ji, don't be so modest. Just based on your painting of winter willows and sparrows, the level is even better than that of the Chinese painting master Lin Changsheng!" Xia Zhonggeng did not hesitate to praise.
He also has quite a few paintings by Lin Changsheng in his hands. Although they are all top-notch works, they are far inferior to those of his little apprentice!
When Ji Chen heard what Xia Zhonggeng said, he smiled and said, "Master, do you like this painting?"
Xia Zhonggeng didn't comment and immediately replied, "I like it. Of course I don't like it. This is the first time I've seen such an excellent work."
Ji Chen smiled and continued, "Master, if you like it, I will bring the painting to you after the exhibition is over."
Speaking of which, he has been Xia Zhonggeng's disciple for so long, but he has never formally given him any gifts.
If the old man likes this painting, it would be okay to give it to him to make him happy.
After all, this is not only his master, but also his future grandfather. He must love him and be nice to the old man.
When Xia Zhonggeng heard Ji Chen's words, he was stunned! He was flattered.
Xiao Ji actually wanted to give me the painting of winter willows and sparrows?
This, this is not allowed!
He didn't say anything else. If he came across a painting that he really liked, he would buy it for one or two hundred thousand without blinking an eye.
Some fanatical individuals may even bid millions.
He liked it, but he didn't want to take advantage of his young apprentice.
Maybe this kid doesn't know how much his painting is worth now, so he can't cheat him.
Thinking of this, Xia Zhonggeng continued, "Xiao Ji, this painting of yours is of great collectible value. You can't just give it to me like this. But I really like it. I can buy it for you at a suitable price."
Xia Zhonggeng didn't want to talk about money with Ji Chen, but this painting was not worth tens of thousands of dollars.
He is just Ji Chen's master, and the kid is only 19 years old. How could he feel comfortable giving him such an expensive gift?
Ji Chen could understand Xia Zhonggeng's thoughts, but how could he accept money from his future grandfather?
He could also see that Xia Zhonggeng was genuinely kind to him, so it was even less likely that he would accept his money.
Thinking of this, Ji Chen pretended to be displeased and said, "Master, it's too awkward for you to ask me for money. No matter how much this painting is worth, it's a token of my love. I gave it to you voluntarily. Anyway, I won't sell it to you."
"this……"
This was the first time Xia Zhonggeng heard Ji Chen speak to him in such an annoyed tone. It was obvious that talking about money made him unhappy.
He also really liked the painting. After thinking for a moment, he nodded readily and said, "Okay, then I'll accept your kindness. Thank you, Xiao Ji."
Since this kid gave him such an expensive gift and was unwilling to accept the money, he would give him a property he had privately purchased in Jiangcheng when he had the chance.
Anyway, he has saved up a lot of Wanwan's dowry, so a few million is not a big deal.
Thinking of his granddaughter's dowry, Xia Zhonggeng couldn't help but feel sad again. It was such a pity that Ji Chen, such an outstanding child, couldn't be his grandson-in-law...
When Ji Chen heard Xia Zhonggeng agree, he smiled and said, "Then it's settled. I'll send it to you after the exhibition ends tomorrow."
Xia Zhonggeng said readily, "Okay, come over for dinner when the time comes, and I'll make you a table full of delicious food."
"Okay, but I might not be here until after seven. You can eat first and I'll eat when I get here."
The art exhibition award ceremony will be held at around five o'clock tomorrow. As a participating student, he definitely cannot be absent. It will probably be after seven o'clock when the ceremony is over. It should be quite late when he reaches Xia Zhonggeng's place.
He didn't want the old man to wait for him with an empty stomach.
"It's okay, I'll make it later. Then you can come with your wife and Wanwan. It will be more lively when you eat together."
After hearing what Xia Zhonggeng said, Ji Chen didn't know what to say, so he could only smile and say, "Okay!"
After making an agreement, the two exchanged a few more words before ending the call.
Yun Chuan had been paying attention to Ji Chen ever since he heard him talk about the painting. When he saw him hang up the phone, he immediately came over and asked, "Old Ji, did you give the painting away?"
Ji Chen put his phone back on the table, plugged it into the charger, and said, "Yes, my master likes it, so I will definitely give it to him. I won't sell this painting. I will talk to Mr. Lin in person tomorrow."
Although Ji Chen had not promised Mr. Lin to sell the painting to him before, he did say that he would give him priority if he wanted to sell it after the exhibition. Now that he has decided not to sell it, he might as well inform him in person. After all, he can see that Mr. Lin really likes his work.
After hearing Ji Chen's words, Yun Chuan felt a little sorry for his master, but he could only nod and say, "Okay, I'll contact him tomorrow."
As he spoke, he couldn't help but admire Ji Chen, "Old Ji, you are really courageous. You gave a painting worth over one million yuan to your master without saying a word."
At this time, the other people in the dormitory heard Yun Chuan'an's words and reacted one by one, their faces full of shock.
Fan Zhuo was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped to the keyboard. He looked at Ji Chen and said, "Old Ji, you gave your painting to your master? Isn't this the master you just recognized not long ago?"
After all, this is 1.1 million!
Not 100,000!
Does giving gifts to elders now cost a million dollars or more?
He has been typing for ten years but still can’t give a gift!
Zhao Ran, who was sitting on the bed playing with a ball, was so startled that the ball flew off his fingers. He stared blankly at Ji Chen, "Fuck! Old Ji is so willful! He's giving away 1.1 million to a newly appointed chess master?"
Ji Chen continued to look for a change of clothes and said, "This is something that cannot be measured with money. This is my gift to the old man!"
After all, Xia Zhonggeng is not only his master, but also the grandfather of his future daughter-in-law. If the old man likes it, not only one painting, but ten paintings will be fine.
Of course, even if there are ten paintings, they have to be drawn when he is inspired. Only such works have soul and are true art.
It is not like fashion design, which is created and designed with a purpose. It cannot be considered true art.
At this time...
A certain system with a negative existence feels relieved!
The host finally understood!
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