The Secret to Picking Up Girls

Zhang Yuze nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his face as he said to Liu Yuanzong, "I think Grandpa's traditional landscape painting skills are extremely solid. He pays attention to perspective, with an eye for detail and a grand sense of spirit, creating a profound artistic conception. The work also has variations; the brushstrokes are bold and well-spaced in the foreground, while the background is blurred and hazy, appearing and disappearing. There is much to see, with hooks and dots, and flowing brushwork. Green mountains and white clouds complement each other, with one mountain echoing the others. Although the mountains overlap, they are arranged in a well-organized manner, not appearing cluttered at all. It is truly a masterpiece!"

Originally, although Liu Yuanzong knew that Zhang Yuze had a deep theoretical foundation, this kind of thing could be cultivated from a young age. However, practical skills and discerning eyes had to be accumulated slowly over time. But now, Zhang Yuze's comments on his landscape painting were insightful, substantive, and every sentence hit the mark, making Liu Yuanzong's expression increasingly serious. He couldn't help but look at Zhang Yuze in surprise.

"Yuze, is this really the first time you've seen my painting?" Liu Yuanzong asked, staring blankly at Zhang Yuze.

"Yes, Grandpa, this is the first time I've seen your landscape painting. It's truly an eye-opener. I think even the works of some famous domestic artists are probably no more than this," Zhang Yuze said to Liu Yuanzong sincerely admiringly.

Hearing Zhang Yuze's words, Liu Yuanzong couldn't help but nod. Originally, he thought that Zhang Yuze should have seen his paintings before to be able to come up with the comments just now. Because Zhang Yuze's comments on his landscape paintings just now had the air of a master, not at all like a beginner, which made Liu Yuanzong a little suspicious of Zhang Yuze. But now he remembered that his paintings were not widely circulated, not even to Liu Mengting's father. Moreover, the painting he had just made was an impromptu creation, very different from his previous style, so it was impossible for Zhang Yuze to know the style of his painting in advance. Therefore, Zhang Yuze's comments just now could not have come from someone else.

Thinking of this, Liu Zongyuan actually developed a sense of kinship towards Zhang Yuze in his heart.

"By the way, Yuze, since you have such a foundation, why not create a painting on the spot and let me evaluate it?" Liu Yuanzong asked with a smile, becoming interested in the idea.