flstandardbreds Chapter 182 The Hermit's Spirit
Chapter 182 The Hermit's Spirit
The calligraphy and painting competition officially closed the next day, and the organizing committee held a grand awards ceremony in the auditorium of the art academy.
This competition is jointly organized by the cultural and tourism departments and the education departments.
The organizers are very keen to make this competition a major achievement in cultural and educational development.
Therefore, in addition to the leaders of both departments, the leaders of the Dongjiang Provincial Calligraphy and Painting Association and Principal Luo of Jinling Academy of Arts, the host institution, were also present at the awards ceremony.
Even reporters from the provincial television station came.
Looking at this grand scene, Lin Chen frowned as he stood backstage.
Done!
This isn't the kind of attention he wants to get!
If Chen Xiaoxiao finds out he's studying art because of this competition, wouldn't my plan to surprise her be ruined?
Huang Jue, who had been second to none for years, couldn't help but roll his eyes.
This is too much!
You've won five first-place awards, yet you still have this expression like you lost a hundred million.
How are we supposed to feel?
"Now, I will announce the list of winners for this competition."
On the stage, a senior leader from the Department of Culture and Tourism is reading out the list of winners for this competition.
To elevate the prestige of this competition, the number of winners on the list is significantly smaller compared to previous provincial-level competitions.
There are only 10 people in total for a single award, including the first, second, and third levels.
Therefore, when their names were called, the contestants who had been waiting backstage for a long time went up on stage with great joy and received their certificates of honor.
The only one who looked unhappy was Huang Jue, who had lost first place to Lin Chen.
Especially after he heard what the education department leader said when he presented the award.
"Let me make a special mention."
A miracle happened in our competition this time!
Huang Jue swept the second place in all five events!
Please stop talking! Now everyone in the province knows I'm always number two!
I don't want to be Vegeta!
I hate Sasuke!
I am not Seto Kaiba!
Filled with resentment, Huang Jue received his certificate and walked onto the stage.
But then he saw Lin Chen's resentful eyes.
Mamipi! I gave you first place, what are you so angry about?
You useless thing, who was it that said they had reserved all the championships?
Lin Chen watched Huang Jue leave the stage with a belly full of displeasure.
At this moment, the voices of the leaders on the field suddenly became louder.
"Besides Huang Jue, an unprecedented achievement has emerged in this competition!"
"The first prizes in all five categories—calligraphy, traditional Chinese painting, watercolor, sketching, and oil painting—were won by one person!"
"Now, please welcome the record-breaking contestant, Lin Chen!"
Ugh!
Lin Chen walked up helplessly and gave a wry smile when he saw the camera pointed at him.
The person who presented the award to Lin Chen was none other than the special guest of this competition, Elder Su!
"Young friend Lin Chen, it's nice to meet you again. I am honored to present you with this award today."
With a smile on his face, Old Su presented the certificate of honor to Lin Chen.
Lin Chen took the items, but his mind was full of questions.
When did I first see this old man?
"It seems you've forgotten that I saw you in the examination hall during the sketching competition!"
"I thought you were very talented back then, but I never expected you to be even more outstanding than I imagined!"
"Old Su said with admiration."
"Thank you, Professor Su!"
One shouldn't hit a smiling face, so Lin Chen smiled and bowed to Elder Su.
"Will you have time to chat after the awards ceremony?"
At this moment, Old Su suddenly said something else.
Lin Chen naturally couldn't refuse, so he nodded.
"Alright, I'll have someone invite you in a bit."
Old Su smiled and nodded.
He really wanted to try and win over such a talented young man!
The awards ceremony ended shortly afterward.
Sure enough, someone led Lin Chen away to an office.
The office was not only filled with Mr. Su, but also with leaders from the Department of Culture and Tourism and the Department of Education.
Upon seeing him arrive, Elder Su immediately smiled and gestured for Lin Chen to sit down.
"Lin Chen, I heard you were the top scorer in this year's college entrance examination? Have you decided which university you've applied to?"
"Uh... confirmed, I applied to Longyan University of Technology."
With Lin Chen's intelligence, he knew what Su Lao meant as soon as Su Lao asked him about university.
Sure enough, Mr. Su smiled broadly and said, "Lin Chen, although I am now retired, I used to be the president of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and the vice chairman of the National Calligraphy and Painting Association."
"Your artistic talent is truly amazing. Every piece you created in this competition demonstrated exceptional talent and creativity."
I think you should pursue further studies at an art academy. There you'll find more professional faculty and a richer artistic atmosphere, which will allow your talents to be better developed.
With your abilities, you are sure to shine brightly in the art world in the future.
"That's right!"
"You were born to study art!"
The two leaders beside him echoed their agreement.
Although the registration period has ended, there is still room for maneuver if Lin Chen decides to change his application to the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
Lin Chen looked helpless and said, "Elder Su, thank you very much for your appreciation and recognition."
“But art is just a hobby of mine; I still prefer to study at Long University of Science and Technology.”
Professor Su frowned slightly: "Going to Longke University, you may spend a lot of time on your professional studies, which will distract you from your art studies and may hinder your development in art."
You need to understand that art academies can provide you with the most direct and professional art education, which other universities cannot match.
Lin Chen gave a wry smile: "Old Su, interest is interest, and life is life. If I had to develop something just because I have a little talent, I wouldn't have gone to university; I would have become an athlete directly."
"athlete?"
Old Su was completely dumbfounded.
Meanwhile, the leader of the Education Department suddenly slapped his forehead.
Almost forgot!
Before the college entrance examination, Lin Chen almost became a professional athlete in the provincial team!
However, because the people at the track and field management center insisted that Lin Chen give up his studies and join the provincial team, he was rejected.
This incident caused quite a stir at the time, and even the director of the field management center was transferred and demoted as a result.
Listen to this person recount what happened back then in a low voice.
Old Su thought to himself, "Incredible."
How could there be such a prodigy as Lin Chen in this world?
Not only is he exceptionally talented in art, but he's also outstanding in sports and academics!
No wonder he wasn't tempted by the invitation at all.
Perhaps, in the eyes of such a genius, art is really just a temporary hobby.
After a three-second silence, Old Su finally sighed.
"I understand, but Lin Chen, your artistic talent is rare in my life. If possible, I hope you will not give up practicing in the future."
"Okay, Mr. Su, I won't give up easily. Isn't there a National Youth Art Competition in the second half of the month? I'll participate then."
"Really? That's good..."
Now that things have come to this, Professor Su couldn't say anything more. He could only smile and say, "Longke University is in Beijing, and I also live in Beijing. If you have any questions about art in the future, you can come to the Central Academy of Fine Arts to find me."
"If you have any difficulties in life, you can come to me. I still have some face, and I can usually take care of things for you."
"Thank you, Professor Su..."
Lin Chen thanked him and was about to get up to leave when he suddenly remembered something.
"By the way, Mr. Su, is there something I could do for you?"
"what's up?"
Old Su looked very interested, thinking that Lin Chen might have changed his mind.
"Mr. Su, could you please ask them not to include my name in the news about this competition?"
"why?"
The two leaders standing nearby looked puzzled.
Being on the news is something many people would love to do, so why does Lin Chen want to remove his name?
"I'm a pretty low-key person and don't like to be too flashy. I'm already in the limelight enough. If people knew I won another award in art, I'm afraid..."
"Alright, I'll agree on their behalf."
Seeing that Elder Su had made the decision, Lin Chen took his leave.
Watching his retreating figure as he walked out of the office, Old Su let out a long sigh.
"This child is indifferent to fame and fortune; he has the air of a recluse!"
"pity……"
"Pity!"