Chapter 435: Elder Lin
Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations
At the hotel .
In the private room .
When Lin Fan pushed the door open to enter, Zheng Zhong Shan and the others came to welcome him . "Master Lin, you're here . "
Initially, those members of the association who hadn't seen Lin Fan before didn't pay much attention to a young chap like him . However, when they saw that the president of the association standing up to greet him, they knew that this person was someone special . When they heard 'Master Lin', they were shocked .
They knew who 'Master Lin' was . President Zheng, Yue Qiu Ju Shi, Tao Shi Gang, and some others kept talking about Master Lin, especially about those two artworks . Yue Qiu Ju Shi and Tao Shi Gang had been showing off those two artworks .
Those two artworks were extraordinary and meaningful . They all wanted them but didn't even stand a chance .
Lin Fan smiled . "You're too courteous, President Zheng . "
"Everyone, have a seat . I'll introduce the other Masters to you later," President Zheng said while smiling . He was the association's president and the host of the event .
He had been extremely shocked by Lin Fan's talent in drawing and at the same time, very impressed .
In terms of technique and the ability to convey the meaning of the artwork, it surpassed their levels .
Every single chair in the room was filled and there were twelve people .
Besides Lin Fan, the youngest person there was at least fifty years of age .
Lin Fan believed that his status in the association must have been pretty high since he had been invited to an event like this .
Zheng Zhong Shan sat beside Lin Fan and introduced them to him one by one . Lin Fan didn't know these Masters at all but they were renown in the arts industry . If a person that could appreciate arts were to see them, he or she would definitely be shocked .
Because these elderly men were extremely difficult to meet . Needless to say, it was even harder to request for an artwork from them .
Some people collected the artworks of these Masters and displayed them in their homes . They didn't do it just for show . It was a form of collection and obviously, the most coveted pieces were their personal artworks .
Lin Fan nodded at the others . Although he was young, his artworks spoke for themselves and nobody there had any doubts about him .
Zheng Zhong Shan smiled, "Master Lin, will you have alcohol or non-alcoholic beverages?"
Lin Fan looked at the bottle of wine in Zheng Zhong Shan's hand and smiled . "Do I have a choice? However, I can't drink too much . I'll just have a few glasses with all of you . "
Zheng Zhong Shan began to pour the wine . "Young man, you have to develop your alcohol tolerance . You can't make it if you can't drink alcohol . In the past, I couldn't drink alcohol and it was difficult to be invigorated . "
Yue Qiu Ju Shi smiled . "Our President is talking about the past again . However, his alcohol tolerance now is really bad now . It probably isn't even 10% of his alcohol tolerance in the past . "
Tao Shi Gang just laughed . "Master Lin, just drink minimally . Elder Zheng has drunk for a few decades and his alcohol tolerance is not comparable . Since everyone's happy today, he naturally can't control his alcohol intake . "
"Elder Zheng finished it with one gulp . I have to give him face, I'll drink it . " Then, he drank it immediately . His throat started to have a burning sensation and it rushed to his head . However, it became milder after entering his stomach . Then, he gasped, "This is unlike what I have been drinking . "
"Rubbish, I can probably down a litre of alcohol into my stomach and my face wouldn't turn red," Zheng Zhong Shan smiled .
Lin Fan just listened and didn't say much . Then, the feast began . Everyone didn't treat Lin Fan as an outsider . They just discussed arts with him .
Zheng Zhong Shan smiled . "Elderly men like us would typically talk about these things when we are gathered . It is unlike the lively gathering of the youths . Come, let's have another cup . "
Then, he just downed a cup .
Lin Fan just stared at him . If he were to drink like that, he would probably collapse after a few glasses .
Zheng Zhong Shan smiled . "This wine can't be bought elsewhere . It's specially imported and an average person wouldn't be able to get it . "
Tao Shi Gang smiled . "Elder Zheng has brought out a fantastic bottle of wine . Only the senior managers get to drink this . Today, we're in luck . "
Lin Fan smiled . He knew about Zheng Zhong Shan's identity but he hadn't expected him to have joined the Chinese Arts Association . Perhaps this art association would be extremely powerful under his guidance .
There weren't a lot of people there but it was a lively place .
Zheng Zhong Shan drank a few glasses and Lin Fan drank slightly more than a glass . It was extremely high in alcohol content but he felt great after drinking .
Then, a piece of paper appeared in front of Lin Fan . Lin Fan was a little taken aback . "President Zheng, what's this?"
Zheng Zhong Shan smiled . "Master Lin, when you sign it, you'll be part of our association . You'll have great welfare benefits and you'll get a bonus at the start of every season . Furthermore, everyone can keep in touch . How should I put it? After you join us, the association will be your biggest pillar of support . "
Yue Qiu Ju Shi smiled . "President Zheng used to be in the military when he was young . Now that he's old, he hasn't changed his style . We're all artists and there won't be any problem here . You won't regret joining us . Master Lin, join us . After that, we'll be family . "
Lin Fan looked at everyone and smiled . "I'm part of a lot of associations, do you guys mind?"
"We don't mind . You're so talented . There's no difference since we're all on the same soil . " Zheng Zhong Shan said with a smile .
"Alright, I'll sign it then," Lin Fan said as he took the pen and signed .
Zheng Zhong Shan clapped . "Alright, let's give Elder Lin a toast!"
"Huh?" Lin Fan was stunned . Then, he hurriedly added, "Wait, I'm only in my twenties and you're calling me Elder Lin? That isn't right…"
Yue Qiu Ju Shi tapped Lin Fan's shoulder . "Master Lin, when you sign the form, you're part of the association . Look at Elder Chen, he's only in his fifties, that's about the same age as President Zheng's eldest son . However, we still call him Elder Chen . We don't look at age here . We only look at artworks . If you're good, then you're considered one of us . "
"That's interesting . " Lin Fan smiled . "Alright then, please prepare ink and a brush . I'll paint a portrait of someone here . "
"Okay…" Zheng Zhong Shan was extremely elated . He anxiously said, "Quickly prepare some . "
. . .
At a certain clubhouse in Shanghai .
Wu Yun Gang had brought Wang Ming Yang to a grand and luxurious clubhouse .
"Yun Gang, this place is not bad," Wang Ming Yang said after looking around .
Wu Yun Gang laughed . "Of course, this is the best private clubhouse in Shanghai . An average person wouldn't be able to come here .
It wasn't filled with flashy and shiny objects . It just had a beautiful interior which made people feel as if they had entered somewhere luxurious . It was something to be felt .
There were two rows of prominent ladies . Then, two beautiful ladies walked out . Their smiles were mesmerizing and the clothes that they wore weren't too revealing but it showed enough skin .
"Sirs, do you have an appointment?" One woman asked gently with a beautiful voice .
Wu Yun Gang nodded and told her some particulars before following them inside .
Wang Ming Yang said, "Yun Gang, this place is amazing . Why haven't I come here before?"
Wu Yun Gang laughed . "This isn't a place where you can come just because you're rich . What do you think Shanghai is? It's filled with wealthy men . The main factor is this…"
Wang Ming Yang suddenly understood what he was saying . Then, he replied sternly, "I understand now . "
They had been hustling in the society for quite some time and he knew what Yun Gang was referring to .
One might not have power even though he or she could be rich . However, when one had power, he or she would definitely be rich .
Today, Yun Gang had brought him along and it meant that he wasn't a simple man .
Chapter 435 Elder LinTranslator Sparrow Translations Editor Sparrow TranslationsAt the hotel . In the private room . When Lin Fan pushed the door open to enter, Zheng Zhong Shan and the others came to welcome him . Master Lin, you re here . Initially, those members of the association who hadn t seen Lin Fan before didn t pay much attention to a young chap like him . However, when they saw that the president of the association standing up to greet him, they knew that this person was someone special . When they heard Master Lin , they were shocked . They knew who Master Lin was . President Zheng, Yue Qiu Ju Shi, Tao Shi Gang, and some others kept talking about Master Lin, especially about those two artworks . Yue Qiu Ju Shi and Tao Shi Gang had been showing off those two artworks . Those two artworks were extraordinary and meaningful . They all wanted them but didn t even stand a chance . Lin Fan smiled . You re too courteous, President Zheng . Everyone, have a seat . I ll introduce the other Masters to you later, President Zheng said while smiling . He was the association s president and the host of the event . He had been extremely shocked by Lin Fan s talent in drawing and at the same time, very impressed . In terms of technique and the ability to convey the meaning of the artwork, it surpassed their levels . Every single chair in the room was filled and there were twelve people . Besides Lin Fan, the youngest person there was at least fifty years of age . Lin Fan believed that his status in the association must have been pretty high since he had been invited to an event like this . Zheng Zhong Shan sat beside Lin Fan and introduced them to him one by one . Lin Fan didn t know these Masters at all but they were renown in the arts industry . If a person that could appreciate arts were to see them, he or she would definitely be shocked . Because these elderly men were extremely difficult to meet . Needless to say, it was even harder to request for an artwork from them . Some people collected the artworks of these Masters and displayed them in their homes . They didn t do it just for show . It was a form of collection and obviously, the most coveted pieces were their personal artworks . Lin Fan nodded at the others . Although he was young, his artworks spoke for themselves and nobody there had any doubts about him . Zheng Zhong Shan smiled, Master Lin, will you have alcohol or non alcoholic beverages Lin Fan looked at the bottle of wine in Zheng Zhong Shan s hand and smiled . Do I have a choice However, I can t drink too much . I ll just have a few glasses with all of you . Zheng Zhong Shan began to pour the wine . Young man, you have to develop your alcohol tolerance . You can t make it if you can t drink alcohol . In the past, I couldn t drink alcohol and it was difficult to be invigorated . Yue Qiu Ju Shi smiled . Our President is talking about the past again . However, his alcohol tolerance now is really bad now . It probably isn t even 10 of his alcohol tolerance in the past . Tao Shi Gang just laughed . Master Lin, just drink minimally . Elder Zheng has drunk for a few decades and his alcohol tolerance is not comparable . Since everyone s happy today, he naturally can t control his alcohol intake . Elder Zheng finished it with one gulp . I have to give him face, I ll drink it . Then, he drank it immediately . His throat started to have a burning sensation and it rushed to his head . However, it became milder after entering his stomach . Then, he gasped, This is unlike what I have been drinking . Rubbish, I can probably down a litre of alcohol into my stomach and my face wouldn t turn red, Zheng Zhong Shan smiled . Lin Fan just listened and didn t say much . Then, the feast began . Everyone didn t treat Lin Fan as an outsider . They just discussed arts with him . Zheng Zhong Shan smiled . Elderly men like us would typically talk about these things when we are gathered . It is unlike the lively gathering of the youths . Come, let s have another cup . Then, he just downed a cup . Lin Fan just stared at him . If he were to drink like that, he would probably collapse after a few glasses . Zheng Zhong Shan smiled . This wine can t be bought elsewhere . It s specially imported and an average person wouldn t be able to get it . Tao Shi Gang smiled . Elder Zheng has brought out a fantastic bottle of wine . Only the senior managers get to drink this . Today, we re in luck . Lin Fan smiled . He knew about Zheng Zhong Shan s identity but he hadn t expected him to have joined the Chinese Arts Association . Perhaps this art association would be extremely powerful under his guidance . There weren t a lot of people there but it was a lively place . Zheng Zhong Shan drank a few glasses and Lin Fan drank slightly more than a glass . It was extremely high in alcohol content but he felt great after drinking . Then, a piece of paper appeared in front of Lin Fan . Lin Fan was a little taken aback . President Zheng, what s this Zheng Zhong Shan smiled . Master Lin, when you sign it, you ll be part of our association . You ll have great welfare benefits and you ll get a bonus at the start of every season . Furthermore, everyone can keep in touch . How should I put it After you join us, the association will be your biggest pillar of support . Yue Qiu Ju Shi smiled . President Zheng used to be in the military when he was young . Now that he s old, he hasn t changed his style . We re all artists and there won t be any problem here . You won t regret joining us . Master Lin, join us . After that, we ll be family . Lin Fan looked at everyone and smiled . I m part of a lot of associations, do you guys mind We don t mind . You re so talented . There s no difference since we re all on the same soil . Zheng Zhong Shan said with a smile . Alright, I ll sign it then, Lin Fan said as he took the pen and signed . Zheng Zhong Shan clapped . Alright, let s give Elder Lin a toast Huh Lin Fan was stunned . Then, he hurriedly added, Wait, I m only in my twenties and you re calling me Elder Lin That isn t right Yue Qiu Ju Shi tapped Lin Fan s shoulder . Master Lin, when you sign the form, you re part of the association . Look at Elder Chen, he s only in his fifties, that s about the same age as President Zheng s eldest son . However, we still call him Elder Chen . We don t look at age here . We only look at artworks . If you re good, then you re considered one of us . That s interesting . Lin Fan smiled . Alright then, please prepare ink and a brush . I ll paint a portrait of someone here . Okay Zheng Zhong Shan was extremely elated . He anxiously said, Quickly prepare some . . . . At a certain clubhouse in Shanghai . Wu Yun Gang had brought Wang Ming Yang to a grand and luxurious clubhouse . Yun Gang, this place is not bad, Wang Ming Yang said after looking around . Wu Yun Gang laughed . Of course, this is the best private clubhouse in Shanghai . An average person wouldn t be able to come here . It wasn t filled with flashy and shiny objects . It just had a beautiful interior which made people feel as if they had entered somewhere luxurious . It was something to be felt . There were two rows of prominent ladies . Then, two beautiful ladies walked out . Their smiles were mesmerizing and the clothes that they wore weren t too revealing but it showed enough skin . Sirs, do you have an appointment One woman asked gently with a beautiful voice . Wu Yun Gang nodded and told her some particulars before following them inside . Wang Ming Yang said, Yun Gang, this place is amazing . Why haven t I come here before Wu Yun Gang laughed . This isn t a place where you can come just because you re rich . What do you think Shanghai is It s filled with wealthy men . The main factor is this Wang Ming Yang suddenly understood what he was saying . Then, he replied sternly, I understand now . They had been hustling in the society for quite some time and he knew what Yun Gang was referring to . One might not have power even though he or she could be rich . However, when one had power, he or she would definitely be rich . Today, Yun Gang had brought him along and it meant that he wasn t a simple man .