Chapter 8: Who Belongs to the Leader (Part II)
The second round was asked by Ma Lao, Ma Lao was imaginative, he didn't like the constraints of rules and regulations, and his topic was also unexpected, that is, let the four top cards put on their most satisfactory shape and leave immediately, so that Zhang Xun and the three Xiucai began to paint after a glance, and finished painting in half an hour. In the end, the most similar and detailed picture wins. This is a test of both painting skills and eyesight. In fact, Ma Lao also hopes that Zhang Xun can bring surprises again and draw masterpieces. Zhong Wenxin is very happy now, not only because he won the first round, but most importantly, Zhang Xun gave her the "Yongliu" written by himself just now. Hearing that Ma Lao's topic was to ask Zhang Xungongzi to paint himself, I couldn't help but look forward to it, and Zhang Xungongzi would definitely give it to me after the comparison, so that I could keep my best moments when I collected it. So he looked back at Zhang Xun with a smile, Zhang Xun was the first time to experience being looked at by a beautiful woman with such affection, so he naturally wanted to cherish it and paint this appearance perfectly, maybe he could break through the bottleneck in painting. Zhang Xun took advantage of this inspiration to bow his head and pick up the pen to draw, completely devoted, the pen turned at will, and finally the magic pen fell on his eyes, which was natural. Seeing that there was still a lot of time, he wrote in the blank space under the painting: "Mid-Autumn Festival, in the drunken fairy building, I looked at Wen Xin, only to see Wen Xin looking back and smiling, a hundred charms! Such a beautiful memory, how can it bear to be fleeting. Reluctant to pick up the pen, the masterpiece is natural, and the gift to Wenxin lives up to the deep affection of the beauty. Signature and seal. When everything was done, Zhang Xun felt that the painting was quite exhausting, so he sat aside and rested for a while.
He Xinlan, as the owner of the Drunken Immortal Building, took Zhong Wenxin, He Shiya, Wang Zhuxiang, and Zhou Xiaona to their own courtyard when Zhang Xun and the three Xiucai were painting. Originally, He Xinlan was worried about whether the four girls would be incompatible, but the result was that she thought too much; although the four girls were their own masters, they were all forced by their backgrounds, and the competition was on the bright side, they didn't play conspiracy, they were just opponents rather than enemies. It is rare for Wumei to let go of the burden in her heart, and it is also a good enjoyment to recuperate in this rockery garden. I felt that the time was almost up, so I walked to the Zuixian Building, and when I arrived at the Oiran competition venue in the hall on the first floor of the Zuixian Building, I saw that Zhang Xun and the three Xiucai were resting, and the city lord and the three judges went to see the painting.
The city lord walked to the four paintings together with Yang Lao, Ma Lao, and Xie Lao, and they happened to be one by one, and they observed. Although the four of them are not very good at painting, when it comes to appreciation, it is extremely high. I don't know if it's the city lord and Yang Lao, Xie Lao intends to give in or is it a coincidence, in short, Ma Lao, the person who made the question, is in front of Zhang Xun's Zhong Wenxin looking back and smiling. Just at a glance, he was completely stunned, this painting was only afraid that it would have to be painted by the Dao Grandmaster at the very least, but that Zhang Xun was only twenty-five years old! It had reached such a point, not to mention that he was not yet a specialist, at least his attainments in poetry had reached the peak. Feeling it, Ma Lao calmed down, just now he only looked at the face, and was attracted by those eyes, since it is a full-body portrait, now of course continue to look down, figure, clothes, jewelry, shoes and socks, etc., everywhere you can see, everything is wonderful to the top. The whole thing looks like it's not like a painting, but like a real person in front of your eyes. Ma Lao knew that because of Zhang Xun's demonic existence, he, Yang Lao, and Xie Lao were invited by the city lord to be judges this time, and I was afraid that it was the most unworthy of the name in their lives. suddenly realized that he was now a judge, and he hadn't seen the paintings of the three Xiucai yet, so he hurriedly looked to the side and saw the city lord and Yang Lao Xie Lao looking at Zhang Xun's paintings from a distance of three meters from him. It turned out that the painting of the three Xiucai was decent, and there was only a seven-point portrait when it was full, and from the perspective of the painting appreciation level of the city lord and Yang Lao Xie Lao, the painting skills of the three Xiucai had just started, and it was not worth looking at it at all, and it took only two minutes for the three of them to read it, looking at Ma Lao's side, seeing Ma Lao's intoxicated expression, the three of them didn't know that Zhang Xun was afraid that he was going to be delirious again this time, so they walked slowly to Ma Lao together softly, so as not to disturb Ma Lao. The interval between the paintings is only five meters, Zhang Xun's painting is on the far right, and it is only about ten breaths, and he came to a position three meters away from Ma Lao to observe this painting, but he didn't expect Ma Lao to appreciate Zhang Xun's painting for a quarter of an hour. Seeing that Ma Lao finished reading it at this time, the three of them greeted him, and Ma Lao knew that the three of them coming together indicated that the paintings of the three talents must be bland, but after all, he was a judge, and he must still see it. Ma Lao just wanted to leave to see the paintings of the three talents, only to hear the city lord suddenly say: "Ma Lao stayed, I don't know if you noticed the words in the blank space under this painting just now?" Ma Lao really didn't notice when he heard it, first, he was completely addicted to the painting, and secondly, few people inscribed in the painting, generally just write the name of the painting, and write the date on the inscription. It is not easy to put an inscription on a painting. First of all, the painting must be a superior work to have the need for inscription; secondly, the inscription must not only be written at the level of everyone, but also the content of the inscription must complement the painting, otherwise it will appear abrupt. Compared with the three famous teachers of Yang Lao, Ma Lao, and Xie Lao, the city lord is of course inferior in depth, but in terms of breadth, it is his strong point. After all, as an official, the city lord must look at the problem comprehensively, not to mention the complicated situation in the officialdom, even if he manages the outer city of Laiwu. Therefore, he looked at Zhang Xun's painting as a unified view of the entire scroll, so it was natural for him to first find that Zhang Xun had an inscription on the painting. The four of them looked at Zhang Xun's inscription together, and after reading it, they all laughed loudly: "It's good to be young!" Ma Lao only went to see the paintings of the three talents at this time, and he couldn't stand it at all after a glance, after all, he had just admired Zhang Xun's masterpieces.
The city lord and the three judges walked out of the makeshift studio and returned to their seats. Ma Lao took a sip of tea, moistened his throat, and said loudly: "Next, please invite the four top brands to go to the studio to see the paintings, and the results will be known at a glance, I won't comment now, you can go to see the paintings first!"
Simei was also looking forward to it, after all, the painting was herself, so she strode to the studio, wanting to see the painting earlier. Zhong Wenxin came to the portrait of herself, looked at the self who was looking for a painting, and couldn't believe that she Zhong Wenxin could be so beautiful. Thinking that not counting the time when the rules of the game first came out the day before yesterday, Zhang Xungongzi hurried to Yunxiangju to apologize to himself, which was today's reunion in the arena, Zhong Wenxin sighed in his heart, "It turns out that he understands me so well" When he saw the inscription of Zhang Xungongzi under the portrait, Zhong Wenxin couldn't hold back his tears anymore and cried. At this time, He Shiya, Wang Zhuxiang, and Zhou Xiaona came over and said, "Okay, Wen Xin, the three of us don't know how much to envy you." No wonder Ma Lao said just now, we can see the result at a glance. You send down the tears, let's go out!" Zhong Wenxin also knew that now was not the time to be moved to tears, and he was crying with joy just now, so he took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of his eyes, then put away the handkerchief and walked out of the studio with Sanmei and returned to his seat. Ma Lao began to comment at this time: "Zou Kai, Shangguan Wuya, and Li Bo The paintings made by the three Xiucai are only seven points like themselves, the painting is decent, and the painting skills are just getting started, you know that painting is an art, and the three of them can't even touch the edge of art." On the other hand, Zhang Xungongzi's paintings are no longer like, but as if the real person is right in front of you. The artistry of this painting has reached its peak and has touched the edge of the Tao. Finally, let us congratulate Zhang Xungongzi and Miss Zhong Wenxin of Yunxiangju with warm applause. ”
Halfway through the competition, here's the time for the four top names to show off their talents. Whether it is the city lord or the three famous teachers from the three major academies, they all know that the vast majority of the audience in this Drunken Immortal Building at this moment are coming for the four top brands, not to mention that the four green buildings behind the four top brands also need this stage for publicity. The four top brands all have their own special skills, the performance is very exciting, and the atmosphere has reached a climax.
Zhang Xun is the first time to watch such a performance, the four programs are Zhong Wenxin's dance, He Shiya's singing "Butterfly Loves Flowers", Wang Zhuxiang's guzheng playing "Flowers and Full Moon" and Zhou Xiaona's sword dance, each girl's performance made him refreshed.
After the talent show, after a quarter of an hour of rest, Xie Lao announced the title of the third round of the competition, Xie Lao took out his flute and played the new song that he had done half a few days ago, so that the four top cards continued, and whoever continued well won. In the end, Wang Zhuxiang among the four beauties won this round of victory, Zhang Xun originally thought that Zhong Wenxin would be a little disappointed, but found that she didn't care about this round of defeat at all.
At this point in the game, only the last round of optional items remained, and the city lord came out to announce that the game would be suspended for half an hour, and asked Zhang Xun and the three Xiucai to discuss with the top names they supported to prepare for the final competition. When all eight of them go to the private room that has been prepared in advance. The servants of the drunken fairy building brought delicious wine and delicious meals. After watching the game for such a long time, it was already time to eat, and everyone was hungry, talking about the game and the performance just now, while eating and drinking.
Although He Xinlan was a little jealous, she knew that Zhang Xun had no choice, not to mention that in this world, which capable man is not a third wife and four concubines? It's just that seeing Zhang Xun sending poems and painting inscriptions to other women, it is inevitable that he will feel a little nostalgic in his heart. (What our Xinlan sister doesn't know at the moment is that Zhang Xun is about to create a myth soon.) )