The originally harmonious guest professor hiring ceremony immediately became tense because Zhou Jianguo came uninvited.
Lin Xi stared at Zhou Jianguo, somewhat displeased.
His words caused the atmosphere to freeze.
"This young man wants to challenge Professor Zhou?”
"Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers! Although he had some skill in sculpting, he probably didn't know that Old Zhou was a famous artist in the country. He was proficient in calligraphy, painting, and sculpture. If it wasn't for his stubborn temper and frequent offending of people, he would have become the dean long ago.”
"This is good too. I've long found that kid an eyesore. The sculpture placed in the school actually used him as a model. His skin is even thicker than the city walls. He wanted Professor Zhou to dampen his spirit so that he wouldn't be too arrogant at such a young age.”
“……”
In the blink of an eye, whispers could be heard below the stage.
Tang Qing listened to the discussions, his face as dark as water.
"Professor Zhou, what do you think of Lin Xi's suggestion?”
" As long as you meet my requirements," Zhou Jianguo said solemnly," you can even come to the academy to teach, let alone become a visiting professor."”
Tang Qing sat down and nodded at Lin Xi.""Lin Xi, I'll testify for you. All the teachers here are judges.”
"Wait a moment, I'll go get some carving materials.”
As he spoke, he hurried out.
Five minutes later, he returned with a pine tree.
"Everyone, this sculpture will be based on Professor Zhou. It is estimated to be completed in fifteen minutes.”
After lighting up the twenty-centimeter-diameter piece of wood, Lin Xi looked around at everyone with a calm expression.
"Now, I'm going to start."
Swoosh.
With a twist of his wrist, the system carving knife appeared in his palm.
"Quick, quick, close-up."
Seeing that Lin Xi was about to start, the host hurriedly reminded the cameraman.
Not only that, but she also took out her phone and turned on the camera to aim ahead.
It was rare to see an artist creating something on the spot.
At this moment, everyone in the conference room, including Tang Qing, held their breaths.
Regardless of whether he trusted Lin Xi or was dissatisfied with him, now was the best opportunity to kick him out of the school.
Meanwhile, Lin Xi was staring at the pine wood and holding the carving knife tightly, already in a working state.
In front of him, there was only pine wood and a carving knife.
In his heart, there was only the final wooden carving.
After a few breaths, he turned his wrist and the carving knife slashed across.
The sturdy pine wood was like tofu under the system's carving knife, easily cut open.
Wood shavings slid down from his hand and fell to the ground.
In just a few breaths of time, the ground was already piled up.
Bang!
Zhou Jianguo, who had just sat down, suddenly jumped up.
His eyes were fixed on Lin Xi, and his heart was in turmoil.
"Even some art masters can't achieve such a state of concentration, and now, it's happening to a young man?”
There were more than 20 professors in the conference room. No one spoke, and no one looked away.
They were completely immersed in the atmosphere created by Lin Xi and did not even dare to take a deep breath.
He was afraid of ruining the creative atmosphere.
Only the camera recorded everything accurately.
After an unknown amount of time, Lin Xi shook his neck and revealed a satisfied expression.
"12 minutes.”
Lin Xi's muttering instantly woke everyone up.
They rubbed their eyes and looked at each other in disbelief.
"Amazing, amazing!”
Zhou Jianguo looked at the wood carving in Lin Xi's hand and exclaimed.
He was so excited that his entire body was trembling.
Image!
It was too vivid!
It was impeccable.
"I'm convinced! Young sculptor Lin Xi, I'm really impressed.”
One of the vice-principals looked at Lin Xi, then at the wood carving. His suspicion disappeared, and he was convinced.
"In just ten minutes, he carved a vivid portrait. I can't help but be convinced!”
"It turns out that Principal Tang has good taste.”
“……”
Compared to the admiration of the others, the happiest person was none other than Tang Qing.
As the principal, he could suppress the opposition, but it would affect his prestige.
And now?
Tang Qing suppressed his joy and asked Zhou Jianguo,""Professor Zhou, what do you think of Mr. Lin Xi's sculpting skills?”
"I-"
Zhou Jianguo sighed, crying and laughing.
"Principal Tang has a discerning eye and doesn't stick to one style to subdue talents. I'm measuring a gentleman's belly with a petty heart. Professor Lin Xi's ambition did not lie in his age. He was the best sculptor in the country, which was even more admirable.”
"What about you guys? Any objections?"
Tang Qing's gaze swept across the crowd, his excitement overflowing with words.
It was not easy to finally make Old Zhou, this stubborn donkey, admit defeat.
"I think that Lin Xi is definitely worthy of the title of 'Master' in terms of sculpting.”
"That's right! I have a feeling that in the near future, everyone will be proud to own Master Lin Xi's works.”
"Hmm?"
As soon as he said this, many people's eyes lit up.
That's right!
Lin Xi had just started to become famous, and her works were not very valuable yet.
After a period of time, his reputation would rise and shake the world. Wouldn't his works be priceless?
Then, they all looked at the wood carving with fervent expressions.
"This, Professor Lin Xi, can this wood carving stay in the art school?”
As expected of an intellectual, his brain worked fast.
Realizing the crux of the matter, Li Fei, the Dean of the School of Art, immediately stood up and asked.
"Yes, yes. Master Lin, we can place the wooden carving in the hall of the art academy for all the teachers and students to admire and learn from.”
"Eh?"
Lin Xi was stunned for a moment before she thought,""You can stay, but not this.”
If the wood carving remained in the academy and was admired by the students every day, it would definitely increase his glory points by a large margin.
"What do you mean?" Li Fei asked in confusion.”
"Wait a moment."
He took out a carving knife and started to carve the wood carving.
A minute later.
"Leave this wooden carving in the academy."
Hearing this, all the professors looked over and were flabbergasted.
In just one minute, the sculpture had turned into a tiger's head without any flaws or awkwardness!
Other than shock, what else could he say?
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