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In the blink of an eye, it is August, which is the hottest season of the year.

The house is facing the lake, guarding the rippling blue waves, the lake breeze blowing in dispels the heat of midsummer, and you can see the lake view when you open the window.The weeping willows on the shore of the lake and the lotus leaves in the lake reflect the sparkling light and the scenery is pleasant.

Mr. Wen Ru had a bitter summer, but neither the heat of summer nor his 75-year-old age could stop him from wanting to start a new business.

It’s not right to start a business again. Old Mr. Wen Ru’s position in the calligraphy and painting industry is quite stable. He gave away his family’s wealth to pay off his son’s debts.

However, even though the grandpa and grandson are now living in a house worth tens of millions, the old man is still accompanied by luxury cars and bodyguards, which cannot stop the fact that the grandpa and grandson are now independent, and Wen Zhengyu is still a bit out of the world The meaning of fireworks.This made the old man very worried. He felt that he could still do something, and wanted to start a new business and save some money for his granddaughter.

If Mr. Wen was 20 years younger, Wen Zhengyu would have no objections at all.At this age, the old man still wants to make money to support her, which makes Wen Zhengyu very uncomfortable.

She could continue to paint, but finding a job that would support both her grandparents and grandchildren was a priority.At least she wants Mr. Wen to see that she has the ability to support herself, so she doesn't have to worry about her future.

Mr. Wen’s old friend Mr. Mu Yao persuaded Mr. Wen: the child is old enough to learn to walk by himself. You are already old, how many more years can you take care of her?It's better to take care of her while she can still move, and help her walk steadily.

Mr. Mu Yao said: "That location is good for opening a teahouse, but it is also very good for opening a studio. It is close to the lake, with good scenery, elegant environment, and not too far from the tourist area. There is a large flow of people, which is suitable for publicity. Xiao Yu is a good-looking child, and many people miss her. She has a career of her own, and with the help of her cousins, she will not be easily bullied in the future. Do you think what I said makes sense?"

Wen Zhengyu, who was sitting next to Mr. Mu Yao making tea, had the urge to caress his forehead.

Mr. Wen Ru thoughtfully played with the walnut in his hand, and raised his eyelids to look at Mr. Muyao.He said: "If you have any ideas, you can understand them. What's the point?"

Old Mr. Mu Yao said: "She is talented and hardworking. She is born to eat this bowl of rice. You, me, and Lao Qi, take her with you, and she will get up in a few years. I think so , I will contribute the funds to let Yuer take care of the studio, and you, help Old Qi more, we will open every three to seven, what do you think?"

Mr. Wen Ru thought for a while, and said: "Yu'er holds shares in the studio, and the salary is calculated separately. The paintings she draws belong to herself, and the studio has the right of first consignment, not ownership. I want to buy Yu'er's with the shares." Painting, that won’t work.”

Mu Yao said, "That's twenty-eight."

Mr. Wen Ru said, "That won't work, four or six."

Mu Yao said: "You? Why did you raise your price?"

Mr. Wen Ru said: "Don't worry about how Yu'er's worth has risen recently, it's a fact that her worth has risen. Four or six, is it right?"

Mr. Mu Yao stared angrily, and said, "You!"

Mr. Wen Ru did not give an inch.

Wen Zhengyu poured tea for the two old gentlemen silently, not daring to say a word.

The two old gentlemen competed in Tai Chi, but they couldn't tell the winner. Old Mr. Mu Yao said: "Let me go back and think about it." It's over for now.

Mr. Wen Ru led Wen Zhengyu to send Mr. Muyao away.He walked back to the living room slowly, picked up the tea, and said to Wen Zhengyu: "Old man Mu has always been unprofitable, so you have to be careful and be on guard."

Wen Zhengyu sat down beside Mr. Wen Ru, and nodded in response.She didn't know if she could take care of the studio well, but the current situation of her family did not allow her to shrink back.It is impossible for her to live under the wing of her family all her life.This step, she is going to take it after all, take this opportunity to learn to stand up.She asked, "Do you think the elder priest will agree?"

Wen Ru glanced at Wen Zhengyu, and said: "With me and Lao Qi supporting you, your senior brothers and sisters will hold you back, and let Li Li and the others do the publicity for you. Basically, the risk of losing money is not that great. You really like your talent when you are an old shepherd? A little girl in her early twenties is still in her infancy, how much talent can she have?" He paused, and then said: "Only rely on Selling paintings to make a living can starve you to death and exhaust you to death. What you learn is meticulous painting, and it takes a lot of time and energy to paint..."

Wen Zhengyu heard her grandfather complain about her learning Gongbi again, so he interrupted him quickly and said, "Don't just follow the freehand way and always have objections to my Gongbi painting."

Old Mr. Wen Ru pointed his finger at the table in dissatisfaction, and said, "Talk about opening the studio."

Wen Zhengyu said heartily: "You were the one who changed the subject first." She withdrew her thoughts and listened carefully to her grandfather.

Old Mr. Wen Ru told her that even if you open a studio to sell paintings, if you open the door and start a business, it is a business. "The advantage of opening a studio is that you have the ability to taste and distinguish the good from the bad, and that's the only advantage. You are slow in painting, and selling only your own paintings will starve you to death, so you have to recruit painters, painters, etc. Hands, follow the path of your young people. We are old, and we will be the world of your young people in the future. Your young people's vision is different from ours, just like you, who think that Gongbi painting is too neat and lacks spirituality and agility. Adding a freehand style to the painting, although it is a bit nondescript, can be regarded as an innovation, and has gone out of its own way. It is also like Xiao Fan, and no matter how good his painting skills are, he will market and publicize. His paintings are among the best in your life. The one that sells the best, and his net worth is also the top in your generation, which is also a kind of success."

Wen Zhengyu's vermilion lips parted slightly, and he looked at her grandfather in astonishment, not quite understanding what he was trying to say.

Mr. Wen Ru sighed heavily, and said earnestly: "You have your own style in painting, and you have to have your own style and way of doing business. Only after you have determined the style, way, and customer group can you sell your paintings and earn money. Money, you can’t starve yourself to death. This truth is universal, so think about it yourself.”

Wen Zhengyu made a "hmm" sound, and said thoughtfully: "In case Mu Lao thinks that my share of four shares is too high and refuses to agree, or the cooperation has not been discussed..."

Mr. Wen Ru sighed secretly for a while, and said: "Ask for the price all over the place, bargain on the ground, and talk again if the price is high. It doesn't matter if you can't agree, I have already rented the small building near the lake. He doesn't invest in it." It's the same when you make a proposal and take it to someone else to invest in. Where he can see something, others can also see it. It depends on whoever strikes early and who grabs it first. Those senior brothers and sisters of yours are staring at you, aren't they? Are your eyes green?"

Wen Zhengyu muttered, "I'm worthless now."

Old Mr. Wen Ru stared round his eyes and said loudly: "You are worthless? Your paintings have sold for a high price now, and if you ask your uncles, brothers and sisters to push you, they can build a valuable platform for you , this is money, this is your value. Don’t say that you don’t want to ask Li Li and the others for help. Whether it’s family, business or interpersonal relationship, it’s built through communication. Helping each other is also a kind of communication. You help me, I help you, today they help you, another day you help them, things will be done. Understand?"

Wen Zhengyu understood all these reasons, but the situation changed, and she still couldn't turn this corner for a while.She said to old Mr. Wen Ru: "Grandpa, let me think about it and reason with it."

Wen Zhengyu doesn't know anything about the business world, and has no idea about opening a studio. She even feels like being pushed out of the shelves, but considering the current situation of her family, she can only be stubborn no matter it is for her grandfather or herself. On the scalp, and her grandfather is very clear about her situation, and has clearly pointed the way for her.

After thinking about it carefully, she called Wen Li and told her that Mu Yao wanted to open a studio with her.She said: "Sister Li Li, I'm not sure, I don't know what to do, and I want you to help me check it out."

Wen Li asked: "How do you want me to check for me?"

Wen Zhengyu said: "When will you be free, I will go find you?"

Wen Li said: "It's almost time to get off work. If you're in a hurry, come and have dinner with me. We'll talk while eating. If you're not in a hurry, I'll go to your place tomorrow."

Wen Zhengyu said, "It seems... not in a hurry."

Wen Li said: "That's fine. You first have a general idea, and write down what comes to mind, and I'll help you analyze it later, find out what's missing and make up for it."

Wen Zhengyu thought for a while and asked, "Do you want to write a proposal?"

Wen Li said: "You write a plan first." After speaking, a chuckle came from the phone and asked: "Is it done?"

Wen Zhengyu held his forehead and said: "I'm not sure if there is still you? Anyway, I have made up my mind to drag you into the pirate ship, otherwise I will be afraid."

Wen Li laughed and spat: "Promise. It's done, I'll go find you tomorrow morning."

Wen Zhengyu is still a little excited and looking forward to being able to run his own studio.She has already constructed the decoration style and management style of the studio in her mind, as well as where to find painters and painters.She is young and has insufficient qualifications. It is definitely not feasible to follow the traditional old-school style. Her grandfather has already thought of it for her, and she will follow the path of a young man.

She thought about it messily in the room, and wrote down everything she thought, and even sketched some places with quick sketches.

When it was time for dinner, she asked where the small building her grandfather had rented for her to open her studio was.

When she found out that it was by the lake not far from her home, when she took a walk after dinner, she asked her grandpa to drop by to have a look.

She and Mr. Wen Ru walked along the lake, and walked for about 40 minutes before arriving at the small building.

The old-fashioned blue brick building is only more than 100 meters away from the pedestrian street. On the left is a shop selling handicrafts, and on the right is an antique shop. The small building her grandfather rented was a coffee shop before the door. There is a large open space, the lake is behind the house, and there is a small viewing terrace between the lake and the small building, and there are traces of a teahouse on the small terrace.It is said to be a small building, but it is actually considered small. The three-story duplex small building has a total area of ​​nearly [-] square meters.

When she saw this place, she understood why her grandfather wanted to rent it to open a teahouse.This location and location are really suitable for opening a teahouse.However, it is also very good to use it to open a studio. First of all, elegance is enough.

Mr. Wen Ru led Wen Zhengyu to look at the house, and said a little worriedly: "Give this place a studio for you, can you earn back the rent?"