Chapter 382: Open a Gallery!

Zhang Menghua's office is very big, bigger than you can imagine.

Luo Shuning roughly estimated that this office is at least 200 square meters.

It is almost 10 times larger than his small office in the scenic area!

Moreover, the decoration style and furnishings of the office show a strong personal style.

On the east side of the office, there is a dense row of brackets, on which hang more than a dozen calligraphy works.

On the west side of the office, there is also a row of brackets, on which hang more than a dozen paintings.

Among these paintings, there are sketches, watercolors and ink paintings, with various styles.

The painting that Luo Shuning drew with Li Xinyan as the reference model when he came to Yuhuchun last time was listed.

The painting was placed in the golden position in the center.

On the northernmost side, an oversized desk is neatly arranged with the four treasures of the study and various specifications of paper.

Rather than saying that this is Zhang Menghua's office, it is more appropriate to say that this is her study.

"Xiao Luo, I heard from Lao Guang that your paintings have two characteristics, one is lifelike, and the other is fast."

"Lao Guang said that you can finish a painting in more than ten minutes, or even a few minutes."

"How about you draw a picture for me first to warm up, and then we can start to talk about business."

"I am never picky. As long as it is your painting, I like it. Even if you just draw a circle, I will ask someone to frame it and put it on my exhibition wall."

Zhang Menghua invited Luo Shuning to sit down and started to trick him with a smile.

Although Zhang Menghua was full of tricks, it can be seen that she really likes Luo Shuning's paintings.

"Then... I will draw a sketch for Sister Zhang first."

Luo Shuning also wanted to improve his relationship with Zhang Menghua, so he agreed.

Luo Shuning didn't care much about the income of Yuhuchun Teahouse, but he cared a lot about his relationship with Zhang Menghua.

Yuhuchun Teahouse is the most upscale and highest-standard teahouse in the city. The customers who come here to consume are either rich or noble.

Zhang Menghua's personal connections are definitely a huge invisible wealth.

Luo Shuning did make a lot of money and opened up a lot of connections after binding the [Super Scenic Spot System].

However, his personal connections are limited to a small county like Wanshan County. There are no big guys he knows above him.

Zhang Menghua has strong connections in Shi City and even in the entire Ji Province. He may need her help in the future.

As the saying goes, it is better to make more trips on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month than to burn incense when there is something to do.

It is better to build a good relationship with Zhang Menghua in advance than to cram for help when you need her in the future.

"I'll help you hang paper and sharpen your pencil!"

When Zhang Menghua heard that Luo Shuning agreed, she volunteered to be a little assistant and hurried to prepare the easel and drawing paper.

If Guang Tongfu saw this scene, he would definitely be shocked.

Zhang Menghua graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, and she is also a double master of calligraphy and painting.

She was also a famous talented woman in Shishi Academy of Fine Arts.

The former goddess of the Academy of Fine Arts is now working as a little assistant for others.

It feels like a concubine grinding and a strong man taking off his boots.

Soon, Zhang Menghua prepared a drawing board and drawing paper for Luo Shuning, and personally sharpened a bunch of pencils of various models for him.

Sketching seems simple and casual, but there are also many requirements.

The functions of different types of pencils are different.

4B, 6B, and 8B are used to draw shapes, tones, and dark surfaces.

2B and 4B are used to draw gray surfaces, and HB and 2B are used to draw bright surfaces and details.

"What should I draw this time..."

Luo Shuning picked up a 4B pencil and thought about it.

Zhang Menghua looked expectant, and hesitated several times, almost reminding Luo Shuning loudly.

However, as an elder and a person who cares about face, she really couldn't say it.

"Brother Luo, I think Sister Zhang is a very good model."

Li Xinyan, who had been a listener for a long time, suddenly spoke up to remind Luo Xunning.

After hearing what Li Xinyan said, Zhang Menghua turned his head to look at her and gave her an approving look.

Li Xinyan didn't know how to paint, but she knew how to read people's expressions and continued:

"Sister Zhang has such a good temperament, plus Brother Luo's superb painting skills, she can definitely draw a classic painting."

Zhang Menghua looked at Li Xinyan with a smile and said, "You kid, how can I, a middle-aged woman, have any temperament? No, I'm old."

Before that, Zhang Menghua and Li Xinyan had no eye contact throughout the whole process, and it can be seen that the relationship between the two was very ordinary.

Li Xinyan's timely words brought the relationship between the two closer.

"Sister Zhang, I think Xinyan's suggestion is good, so I'll dare to draw a sketch of Sister Zhang."

Before Luo Xunning started to write, he pretended to hesitate to give Li Xinyan a chance to make friends with Zhang Menghua, and Li Xinyan successfully seized this opportunity.

"Well... OK!" Zhang Menghua also achieved her goal and sat on the stool in front of Luo Shuning happily.

Luo Shuning walked to the easel, observed quietly for a while, and then began to paint. He first used a 4B pencil to render the surrounding background.

Then he switched to a 2B pencil to paint the gray surface.

Luo Shuning switched between various types of pencils freely.

In less than three minutes, a general outline was drawn.

Next, Luo Shuning began to use 2B and 4B pencils to alternate between the bright surface and the details.

One minute, two minutes, three minutes...

It took five minutes and thirty-three seconds for Luo Shuning to finish the painting and put the pencil in his hand back into the pen slot under the stand.

Li Xinyan witnessed the whole process of Luo Shuning's painting behind him. The expression on her face gradually changed from calm to surprised. After seeing the finished product, she was so surprised that she couldn't speak.

Luo Shuning looked at Zhang Menghua and said, "Sister Zhang, I'm done. Please forgive me for the bad parts."

"Just don't draw me as an old witch."

Zhang Menghua said with a smile, stood up from her seat and walked towards Luo Shuning.

There were only seven or eight meters between the two, but Zhang Menghua felt that the distance of a few steps was very long.

Seeing Li Xinyan's stunned look behind Luo Shuning, Zhang Menghua was also curious about what Luo Shuning had drawn her like, and how the little girl was shocked like that.

"This, this is..."

After seeing Luo Shuning's finished product, Zhang Menghua, like Li Xinyan, opened her mouth in surprise!

Like, too much like!

Zhang Menghua stood in front of the sketch, just like looking at a mirror that can only show black and white figures.

Moreover, the unique color of pencil makes the characters in the painting look more real, more real than photos!

"Xiao Luo, your sketches are definitely ranked first in China!"

"You said that you are so good but you don't want to develop in the art circle. What kind of scenic spot are you running! It's a waste of talent!"

After being surprised, Zhang Menghua looked at Luo Xuning, admiring and regretful.

"Everyone has their own ambitions. I think it's interesting to open a scenic spot. Being surrounded by green mountains and clear waters every day is not only good for physical and mental health, but also can cultivate sentiments."

Luo Xuning smiled and explained while wiping her hands with the wet wipes handed to her by Li Xinyan.

Zhang Menghua said with regret: "What a pity! What a pity! If you work harder in art, you will definitely be able to create a great career in the future!"

Luo Xuning said modestly: "Sister Zhang praised me highly, I am just an amateur, not as good as you said."

"If you are an amateur, the teachers in Guangtongfu's school are all good-for-nothings!"

Zhang Menghua said with a smile: "Guangtongfu was able to trick you into being a teacher in their school, and they definitely found a treasure."

Luo Xuning smiled and said: "It is my honor to be able to enter an art school."

"Xiao Luo, ever since I saw the painting you drew for Xiao Li last time, I have been thinking about one thing. Seeing the sketch you just drew, my idea has become more firm. "

Zhang Menghua suddenly turned around and pointed at the painting Luo Shuning had drawn for Li Xinyan before, and said seriously:

"I want to partition this office and build a gallery to display my collections.

If you can provide a few more paintings of different styles, it would be the best. "

"Build a gallery? "Luo Shuning was confused when he heard Zhang Menghua's words.

Build a gallery in a teahouse? What kind of magic operation is this?

"Xiao Luo, you may not know much about our teahouse. Our Yuhuchun is not just a place to sell tea, but also a platform for multi-party cultural exchanges."

Zhang Menghua smiled and explained: "A large proportion of our customers in Yuhuchun are Chinese.

For example, the president of our Provincial Artists Association, Liang Hongxi, the president of the Provincial Calligraphy Association, Bai Kaicheng, and the president of the Provincial Writers Association, Ma Hongjun, are all our VIP customers."

"Uh, I see..." Luo Xuning understood this time.

It is a great thing that a teahouse can gather three presidents of calligraphy, art, and writing.

Zhang Menghua persuaded him: "So, Xiao Luo, do you want to think about my proposal carefully?

You are also one of the major shareholders of Yuhuchun. You also want our teahouse to get better and better, right?"

"Of course I want our teahouse to get better and better, but..."

Luo Shuning smiled and said: "It's just that I am a nobody, so I'd better not embarrass myself in front of others."

"Xiao Luo, I have to say a few words to you. It's a good thing for young people to be humble, but being too humble is not a good thing!"

Zhang Menghua pointed at the painting that Luo Shuning had painted before and said: "Yesterday Liang Hongxi came to drink tea with us and praised your painting. He also said that he would bring you into the Artists Association of Hebei Province if there is a chance."

"Bring me into the Artists Association?" Luo Shuning was still a little surprised when he heard the news.

Zhang Menghua nodded and said seriously: "Yes, he meant that when the recruitment is expanded next year, we will directly bring you into our Hebei Provincial Artists Association.

In the words of President Liang Hongxi, we cannot bury a talent like you.

Our Hebei Provincial Artists Association has a low presence in the country, and we urgently need young and promising young painters like you to carry the banner."

Luo Xuning waved his hand and smiled and said: "What kind of talent am I... I'd better forget it. I really don't have the time or energy to develop in this direction."

"Xiao Luo, as a person who has been through it, I will give you some advice. Even if you don't want to develop in the field of art, don't reject the kindness of President Liang Hongxi."

Zhang Menghua persuaded: "As the saying goes, more friends mean more roads, and more friends mean easier roads. In our country, personal connections are the most valuable resources.

As long as there is an opportunity to expand your personal connections, you must not miss it, even if you don't need it now, maybe you will need it in the future."

"Sister Zhang is right." Luo Xuning agreed with Zhang Menghua's words.

The reason why he readily agreed to paint for Zhang Menghua today was actually because he wanted to develop her network of contacts.

"What do you think, Xiao Luo? Do you want to consider my suggestion just now?"

"Let me tell you, this art exhibition is actually similar to golf. It is far away from ordinary people, but it is a fashion in the upper class."

"Among the ten big guys, at least seven or eight like calligraphy or painting."

Zhang Menghua continued to persuade: "When our gallery is established, the reputation of Yuhuchun Teahouse will increase a lot.

It is not only a kind of publicity for our teahouse, but also a good publicity for you personally.

Both of us can gain fame and fortune, and the cooperation is win-win..."

Zhang Menghua talked about the topic of the gallery for four or five minutes.

It seems that Yuhuchun Teahouse will be incomplete without this gallery.

If we don't open this gallery, heaven and earth will not tolerate it!

"Since Sister Zhang has said so much, wouldn't it be a bit ungrateful if I refuse again?"

Luo Shuning smiled helplessly and said, "Since Sister Zhang wants to open this gallery and doesn't mind my lack of fame and average skills, then I will contribute a few paintings to the gallery."

"That's right! It's a deal! Tomorrow, no, in the afternoon, let's ask the decoration company to look at the place, and start work tonight, and try to open this gallery as soon as possible."

Zhang Menghua spent a lot of time talking to Luo Shuning to agree, as if she was afraid that he would return, and quickly made it final.

Luo Shuning asked, "What kind of paintings does Sister Zhang want?"

"Whatever, as long as it's your painting!" Zhang Menghua is not picky and is very easy to deal with.

Luo Shuning: "Then I'll think about it carefully when I go back tonight. Tomorrow I'll send someone to send Sister Zhang... five paintings!"

"Okay! Five is five." Zhang Menghua was not so greedy. When she heard that Luo Shuning could support five paintings, she nodded with satisfaction.

Giving five paintings at the opening is already very face-giving. As for more paintings... I'll ask for them slowly in the future!

The two discussed the gallery for ten minutes before returning to the main business of the day.

"Li Xinyan, right? We'll sign a new contract later. From now on, you'll be the vice president of our Yuhuchun."

Zhang Menghua didn't have any opinion on this matter in the first place. She had a good chat with Luo Shuning, so she would have no opinion now.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang, thank you, Brother Luo! If there is anything I don't do well in the future, please criticize and teach me."

Li Xinyan suppressed her inner excitement and bowed to Zhang Menghua and Luo Shuning to express her gratitude.

Ding-ling-ling, ding-ling--!

As soon as Li Xinyan finished speaking, the phone in Luo Shuning's pocket rang.

He took out his phone and saw the name on the caller ID: Big Star.

Luo Shuning swiped his finger to answer the call, and Lin Xin's voice came from the other end.