Zhutian Films: Starting with the Story of Roses

The atmosphere at the dinner table was exceptionally harmonious.

Following up on Huang Jianzhi's conversation about art collecting, Chen Yang continued to talk at length.

In his previous life, he worked in investment banking, while in this world he works in the arts.

The main role is to coordinate art resources both domestically and internationally, connecting collectors, galleries, and major exhibition halls. The resume also includes participation in the planning of special exhibitions at the British Museum.

Chen Yang has handled many classic museum collections and cutting-edge art works, a background that perfectly matches his "scumbag" label.

This belongs to art students.

Huang Jianzhi nodded slightly: "Resource integration is no easy task. Vision, connections, negotiation skills, and overall planning abilities are all indispensable."

Professor Huang was very interested in this topic and continued to ask Chen Yang, "So, what's your main focus now? Ancient calligraphy and painting or contemporary art?"

At this moment, Chen Yang's mind was filled with images of various art forms, all of which were part of his past experiences.

This is actually a kind of "hidden resource" for Chen Yang after he transmigrated to this world. Different identities and backgrounds will give him different knowledge reserves.

"We have dabbled in both because the core logic is the same—to discover works that deserve to be seen and then present them to the right people."

"The threshold for ancient calligraphy and painting lies in authentication and academic endorsement, while the threshold for contemporary art places more emphasis on vision and the ability to predict."

"Working with ancient art is like solving a problem that already has a standard answer; your job is to prove the final answer clearly."

"Doing contemporary art is like taking a gamble; you're betting on whether this emerging work will reach a higher level in five or ten years."

Huang Zhenhua and Huang Yimei, brother and sister, listened silently as Chen Yang discussed this topic with their father.

Little Rose stared intently at Chen Yang, sensing that this former neighbor boy was now radiating an undeniable intellectual charm.

Huang Yimei's posture was even more upright than when she listened to lectures at school, and her gaze remained fixed on Chen Yang the entire time.

The conversation ended quickly.

Chen Yang took a sip of water, noticed Huang Yimei's gaze, looked up to meet her eyes, and said with a warm smile, "Let's eat first."

[Testing in progress...]

[Current Action: Engaging in in-depth professional conversations with Mr. Huang, demonstrating industry resources and a broad perspective]

[Target person (Huang Yimei) status: Attention was maintained for more than two minutes, pupils were slightly dilated, and facial micro-expressions showed a "looking up" characteristic.]

[Behavioral Assessment: Huang Yimei is experiencing a complex emotional response of "intellectual attraction + resource worship." The host's industry resources, professional depth, and international perspective are attracting Huang Yimei.]

[Note: Female characters do not develop feelings for so-called highly educated men; they only feel psychological admiration and physical attraction to men with "highly modeled avatars and highly educated men."]

[Change in term relevance: 2% → 2.5%]

Chen Yang's flirtatious interaction with the flight attendant on the plane didn't change anything in the entry, but now, in the time it takes to have a meal, the compatibility score has increased.

As expected, the story still revolves around the main character.

At the dinner table, Wu Yuejiang smiled at Chen Yang and said, "This is your Uncle Huang's old problem."

"Whenever he comes across a topic that interests him, he'll expand on it and talk about it. He's like that at school and he's like that at home."

The conversation at the dinner table quickly shifted from Chen Yang to the Huang siblings.

Huang Jianzhi and Wu Yuejiang both knew it would be difficult to persuade their daughter, so they turned their attention to Huang Zhenhua, who had always been unwilling to go on blind dates or get married.

Huang Jianzhi glanced at his son and said in a calm tone, "Your Aunt Liang called me again this morning to introduce you to a blind date."

"That girl is a PhD in science, and her family is quite well-off. You should find some time in the next couple of days to ask her out."

Chen Yang and Huang Yimei both looked at Huang Zhenhua.

Chen Yang immediately pictured Bai Xiaohe in his mind. If nothing unexpected happened, this blind date was Bai Xiaohe.

With his mouth full of braised pork ribs, Huang Zhenhua mumbled, "I haven't even done my best at my job yet, so I really don't want to think about dating or marriage."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yuejiang slammed her chopsticks on the table and raised her voice by half an octave: "When your father and I were your age, you could already walk!"

Even Tsinghua professors and highly educated individuals, when it comes to their children's marriages, are just as anxious as any ordinary parent.

Huang Zhenhua was completely unresponsive, and even leaned back in his chair with his face clearly saying "Don't bother me," showing that he was ready to give up entirely.

Seeing this, Chen Yang smiled and said, "Marriage is indeed something that can't be rushed, Aunt Wu. I'm not married yet, and Zhenhua and I aren't that many years apart in age."

Huang Zhenhua nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

"That's right! Since Chen Yang isn't in a hurry, of course I'm not in a hurry either."

Unexpectedly, her younger sister, Huang Yimei, stepped forward and stabbed her in the back.

Little Rose muttered to herself, "I feel... my brother really should be worried, since he's not exactly good-looking."

Upon hearing this, Huang Zhenhua glared fiercely at Huang Yimei.

"In your eyes, is being good-looking enough to put food on the table? With such a shallow view of love, you're destined to have a bad relationship in the future."

Huang Yimei tilted her head back, revealing her slender, fair neck; she was as proud as a swan.

"Being good-looking is like having food on your plate; I've received gifts and snacks all my life!"

The brother and sister started getting used to bickering again.

Chen Yang looked at Wu Yuejiang and said with a smile, "Aunt Wu, why don't you introduce me to someone? I don't mind blind dates; it's just a way to meet people."

Chen Yang's viewpoint was accepted by Huang Jianzhi and Wu Yuejiang, but it made Huang Zhenhua stare at him with a deep look in his eyes. How could even Chen Yang be betraying him?

Upon hearing these words, Huang Yimei's previously arrogant demeanor vanished instantly, her eyelashes drooping to conceal the fleeting emotion in her eyes.

She seemed a little unwell.

Wu Yuejiang smiled and said, "No problem at all. Our school has many eligible female teachers and teaching assistants. I'll introduce you to a couple more later."

"OK."

After dinner, Chen Yang did not stay at Huang's house for long. Huang Zhenhua drove him to the hotel, and his tone was particularly resentful, like a woman in her boudoir who was grieving.

"Chen Yang, oh Chen Yang."

"I treated you like a brother, how could you side with my parents? If you really want to meet girls, just go on a blind date for me."

"Just doing my buddy a favor."

Chen Yang couldn't help but chuckle and nodded, saying, "Sure, just contact me beforehand, and I'll go on the blind date under Huang Zhenhua's name."

Huang Zhenhua chuckled and said, "That's great! My personality is really not suited for blind dates, and I definitely wouldn't be able to handle that female PhD in science and engineering."