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Yan Zonglang took the flight that afternoon to Beijing and would not return to Nancheng in a short time.

Shu Qingmo went to Mozhai and told Wu Yunmo that he had lost his job. Wu Yunmo's expression looked mixed, but in the end he didn't say anything, just persuaded him to think about it.

In fact, Shu Qingmo's state of mind was quite calm, but his thoughts were a little messy, and he didn't think about where to go next.

He returned home and spent half the afternoon free, but the effect of sorting out his thoughts was not satisfactory, so he still picked up the brush and continued to copy the unfinished "Hundred Horses".

There are two versions of "Hundred Horses" painted by Castiglione Castiglione on paper and on silk, which are respectively stored in the Metropolitan Museum of New York, USA and the National Palace Museum in Taipei, China.

The reason why there are two versions is that the painting system of the Qing palace requires the painter to draw the manuscript first, and then draw it as it is after the emperor's approval. Therefore, there are paper drafts and silk finished products.

Whether it is paper or silk, these two "Hundred Steeds" are eight meters long, and it is extremely time-consuming to draw. Castiglione spent a total of four years to complete the work.

Now Shu Qingmo has been copying this "Hundred Horses" for three years on and off, and has entered the final finishing stage.

From afternoon to evening, Luo Zihang's phone call came before the hunger.

Recently, Luo Zihang is planning an international exchange exhibition for Du Wensheng. According to him, he wakes up earlier than chickens, sleeps later than dogs, and is extremely busy every day.

So Shu Qingmo sent him a message in the afternoon, and didn't expect him to reply immediately.

"That old witch is too fucking inhuman!"

Luo Zihang on the other end of the phone was really angry and cursed. Although Shu Qingmo no longer needed anyone to accompany him to vent his emotions, he had to admit that Luo Zihang's cursing sounded extremely comfortable.

"When I meet this kind of person, I usually comfort myself like this," Shu Qingmo said, "She is older than me, so she must die before me."

"Haha, that's true." Luo Zihang laughed heartily, "By the way, are you still coming to Beijing now?"

"I'm not sure yet." Shu Qingmo said, "Let's put my luggage with you first, and I'll talk about it when I have an idea."

"Okay." Luo Zihang said, "Then do you have any preliminary thoughts now?"

To talk about the initial idea, it is actually very simple-either work or study.

In comparison, the road to admission is less difficult, because Shu Qingmo has Li Zhongdao and Zheng Gongxun as endorsements for him, even if he wants to be admitted to Beijing's top art colleges, as long as he passes the initial test, he will definitely not have a problem getting online.

As for the job path, since Shu Qingmo has already missed the best recruitment period, if he wants to get into a good employer, he can only wait for the next year's autumn or spring recruitment.But at that time, he was not a fresh graduate, so he had certain disadvantages.

"You might as well take the exam and come to Beijing." Luo Zihang said, "Just take the exam at the China Academy of Art, and I will ask Mr. Du to introduce the teacher to you."

"Let me think about it again." Shu Qingmo said.

In fact, whether it is work or school, there is a flaw, that is, it takes time.

Shu Qingmo didn't really want to kill Fang Wanrou, he just wanted to bring the old hag down as soon as possible, along with the Shu family.

"By the way, I heard something recently." Luo Zihang said, "Yan Zonglang and Shu Mengfu called off their engagement."

Shu Qingmo heard Yan Zonglang's name from Luo Zihang's mouth without warning, subconsciously froze, and asked, "What?"

"I heard what my uncle said." Luo Zihang said, "Yan Zonglang and the Shu family were originally married for profit, and their marriage contract was immediately annulled after Shu Guohua's death. It seems that because Shu Guohua hadn't passed July [-], they didn't announce it to the public."

Luo Zihang's family has many relatives in the art circle, and Shu Qingmo always hears some gossip in the circle from him.

"They..." Shu Qingmo asked with mixed feelings, "Did they really call off the engagement?"

"The news from my uncle's mouth should be more reliable." Luo Zihang said.

Shu Qingmo couldn't tell what was going on in her heart.

If Yan Zonglang and Shu Mengfu called off their engagement, he should be happy.But this news was not told by Yan Zonglang, but by someone else, so he still felt somewhat lost.

Yan Zonglang is willing to be his trump card, but he doesn't want him to feel too at ease.

Just like the old saying, born in sorrow and died in peace, Yan Zonglang would not create a peaceful environment for him when he was still growing up.

Thinking of this, Shu Qingmo couldn't help but sigh.

How could he fall in love with such a thoughtful man?

It's almost like masochism.

"Why are you sighing?" Luo Zihang asked strangely, "Isn't it a good thing for them to cancel the engagement? In this way, at least the power of the Shu family will not continue to expand."

"Indeed." Shu Qingmo adjusted her tone and said, "But the Shu family is quite capable now."

"You don't have to be afraid, those members of the Shu family can't show their skills, how long can they be happy?"

When Luo Zihang said this, Shu Qingmo heard an impatient urging from the other end of the phone, asking him how long he would have to call.

Luo Zihang said in a good voice that it will be ready soon, and then said to Shu Qingmo: "My colleague urged me to go to work. If there is any situation on your side, please contact me at any time."

Shu Qingmo raised her eyebrows, and said to herself, I think there is something wrong with you.

In the following week, Shu Qingmo concentrated on finishing the "Hundred Horses Picture" at home.

When he finished the last stroke and put down the brush in his hand, he looked at the beautiful and magnificent picture scroll indifferently, and all the distracting thoughts in his mind were gone with the wind, leaving only a more calm and peaceful heart.

It is said that painting Chinese painting has the effect of cultivating temperament, releasing dry mind, and welcoming calmness. The ancients are sincere and do not deceive themselves.

Fang Wanrou called and said that the opening exhibition was over, and a batch of exhibits would be replaced, and asked Shu Qingmo to take back the group of four heavenly kings.

Shu Qingmo thought about it, and Fang Wanju said, "Does your art museum need new exhibits? I just finished a painting."

"No need." Fang Wanrou's answer was exactly as Shu Qingmo expected, "The Shu family has so many collections, how much is your painting worth?"

Shu Qingmo said lightly, "It's a picture of a hundred horses."

Everyone in this circle knows the value of "Hundred Steeds".Just the version copied by later generations has been auctioned for tens of millions of prices.

Fang Wanrou's tone changed, and she asked in disbelief, "Did you copy a picture of a hundred horses?"

"Yeah." Shu Qingmo said, "The ratio of one to one has been painted for three years."

Not everyone can copy Castiglione's paintings, and most people can be baffled by just having a foundation in oil painting.

As for Shu Qingmo, it can be said that it was a blessing in disguise. The accident at the age of ten made him start to learn oil painting, but at the same time he did not give up traditional Chinese painting. That's why he was able to copy this masterpiece handed down from generation to generation until today.

The next morning, Shu Qingmo took his painting "Hundred Steeds" to Fanghua Art Museum.

Fang Wanrou didn't believe in his ability after all, she had to see it with her own eyes before making a decision.

A hundred horses of various shapes are vividly painted on the unfolded eight-meter-long scroll, some of which are resting, some are playing, and some are breastfeeding.

The background of the picture adopts the technique of landscape painting, which looks peaceful and peaceful, while the protagonist in the painting - the horse uses the focal perspective of oil painting, which at first glance looks like a three-dimensional image, vividly on the paper.

Fang Wanrou's expression became serious with the naked eye, and it took her a while to look away from the painting, and asked Shu Qingmo, "Your painting is not framed, how can I hang it up for display?"

These words sounded like refusal, but Shu Qingmo could see that Fang Wanrou's heart had begun to waver, and she wanted to exhibit the painting.

"Whatever." Shu Qingmo said indifferently, "Just find a showcase and throw it away."

Fang Wanrou didn't express her opinion immediately, she looked at the "Hundred Horses" for a while, and said slowly: "I can exhibit it for you, but I have a condition."

Shu Qingmo suddenly felt amused.

Exhibiting this painting is also a good opportunity for Fanghua Art Museum to attract attention, and it is impossible for Fang Wanrou not to know this.

However, she insisted on emphasizing the word "help you" on her lips, as if she was so reluctant, and it was all to help Shu Qingmo.

"What conditions?" Shu Qingmo asked.

"Recently, there is a cultural program asking Xiaomeng to participate." Fang Wanju said, "She doesn't have time to record, so you go for her."

"Cultural program?" Shu Qingmo frowned slightly, "She won't go if she doesn't have time, why should I go for her?"

"Because she signed the contract, she has to go." Fang Wanju said.

Shu Qingmo's mind quickly turned around, and she understood Fang Wanrou's true intentions.

It is impossible that the contract does not have a specific date for recording the program. Since Shu Mengfu will sign the contract, it means that her time can be arranged, and it is not that she is free.

The reason why Fang Wanrou said that was probably because she didn't agree with Shu Mengfu's participation, so she just threw the job on Shu Qingmo's head.

Shu Qingmo knew that this was definitely not a good job, and asked, "What program is it?"

"Just be with the stars," Fang Wanju said, "to popularize traditional cultural knowledge."

Shu Qingmo snorted coldly in her heart, isn't this just a variety show?

He said lightly: "No."

I have to admit that Fang Wanrou is indeed very calculating.

After this "Picture of Hundred Horses" comes out, Shu Qingmo's reputation will definitely surpass that of the museum, so Fang Wanrou must find a way to suppress his personal status.

Those who focus on art, the most taboo thing is to be labeled as "vulgar".

Fang Wanrou's disapproval of Shu Mengfu's participation in variety shows should be due to such considerations.

"You really don't want to go?" Fang Wanrou asked casually, "The program team will reimburse the air tickets to and from Beijing, and you can also meet many celebrities."

On the surface, Fang Wanrou didn't seem to care, but she secretly persuaded Shu Qingmo, which proved that she really wanted to exhibit this "Hundred Horses".

But Shu Qingmo's attention was no longer on this matter, he asked calmly, "Was the program recorded in Beijing?"

Fang Wanju said, "That's right."

Okay.

Shu Qingmo thought to himself, he just lacked a legitimate reason to go to Beijing.

The length of the recorded program is very short, basically nothing about the entertainment industry