Chapter Twenty-Five: The Ice Melts

  Yan Feng said, sitting down, while Li Hua Ru and Yao Kun also sat down. Yao Yao sat beside Yan Feng and said: "Dad, aren't you also very fond of painting? Want to see Yan Feng's painting skills?"

  Yao Kun listened and said: "Good! I heard from Yao Yao that your painting skills are very impressive, and I was just thinking of seeing them for myself."

  Yao Kun didn't know what to say for a moment, but after hearing Yao Yao's words, he immediately picked up where she left off. Although his painting skills were not particularly impressive, he did enjoy painting. Since Yan Feng's skills could earn the admiration of even Zhao An and Master Zhao, he naturally wanted to see them for himself.

  Yan Feng was also worried about what to say, after hearing Yao Kun's words, he said: "Okay."

  Yao Yao stood up and said, "I'll go get the tools." After finishing speaking, she ran off. A moment later, Yao Yao brought over the painting board, brushes, and other things. Then Yao Yao said, "Yan Feng, there's nothing here to use as material, why don't you just paint our family?"

  Yan Feng listened and directly nodded his head, saying: "Alright!"

  Yan Feng said, picked up his brush and started painting. His painting skills combined various classic techniques from around the world, whether it was freehand or realistic, he could do it to the highest level. If there were oil paints with harmonious colors, Yan Feng's paintings would be comparable to photographs.

  Even if not, Yang Feng can still combine realism and freehand to the highest level, and this time Yang Feng is also fully prepared to bring out this family. Yang Feng's brushstrokes are very fast, almost without any thinking, every time he holds the pen, various inspirations come like a storm.

  So he painted in the same way, while Yao Yao, Yao Kun and Li Huaru sat quietly on the other side. Since the back of the painting board was facing them, they couldn't see Yan Feng's progress, but by looking at Yan Feng's speed, they also knew that it wouldn't take long.

  After more than ten minutes, Yan Feng finally completed the last stroke. He put down his brush and said, "Done."

  As soon as Yan Feng's voice fell, Yao Yao immediately took two steps forward, turned the painting board one hundred and eighty degrees, facing the three of them. Suddenly, Yao Yao exclaimed: "How is this possible?"

  In front of her was a huge black and white painting, but this painting didn't look like a painting at all, it was actually an old-fashioned black and white photograph. The three people in the photo were leaning on each other sitting on a sofa, and Yao Yao herself had a very interested expression.

  Yao Kun seems to be lost in thought, while Li Hua's words are filled with a hint of admiration. This painting has not only reached the pinnacle of realism, using ordinary colors to bring out the characteristics of oil painting, but also conveys the emotions and thoughts of the three people, vividly and lifelike.

  Yao Kun and Li Hua Ru were also extremely surprised as they looked at the painting. Originally, Yao Kun had heard Zhao An's evaluation of Yan Feng, thinking that he was just approaching the ranks of a famous family, but now it seemed that he was completely wrong! What is meant by approaching a famous family? This clearly can already be counted as one of the famous families.

  Using ordinary colors of ancient Chinese painting, it has not only achieved the realism that realistic oil painting can present, but also fully revealed. Just looking at the artistic conception in this painting, one can be called a master, let alone perfectly combining Western and Eastern painting techniques, which can be said to be the culmination of Sino-Western art culture!

  Li Huaru may not be as familiar with painting as Yao Kun, but due to her husband's connections, she also knows a thing or two. She vaguely feels that Yanfeng's painting is already on par with those famous masters, which is truly unbelievable!

  Due to his astonishment, Yao Kun actually threw last night's events out of his mind and asked excitedly: "Yan Feng, your painting skills are indeed beyond imagination. Can I worship you as my master?"

  The achiever is the teacher, and Yao Kun also likes to paint. Seeing Yan Feng's achievement, Yao Kun actually wanted to apprentice himself to him. Yan Feng heard this and was taken aback for a moment before saying: "Uncle Yao, I don't plan on taking any apprentices for now."

  Yao Kun listened and thought for a moment, somewhat disappointed: "Is that so? Then can I show this painting?"

  He thought of He Yingjie, and since He Shengchang was dissatisfied with himself because of Yanfeng's affairs, he would show him this painting now and tell him about the reconciliation between himself and Yanfeng again, which should eliminate He Shengchang's dissatisfaction with himself.

  Yao Kun's words were heard by Yan Feng, who said: "Of course it can be done."

  Yao Kun listened and nodded happily, then said to Li Huaru: "Wife, go order a high-end frame and protect this painting." Li Huaru listened and nodded, then directly made a phone call to place the order.

  "Then Yao Yao said: 'Dad, people are already hungry, let's eat quickly?'"

  Yao Kun listened and said: "Right, I almost forgot, you guys sit down, I'll go get the dishes."

  Yao Kun said, and directly went to serve the dishes. Now Yao Kun's impression of Yan Feng has really changed greatly. Although he had heard from his daughter that Yan Feng's painting skills were superb, hearing was one thing, but seeing with his own eyes was another matter altogether.

  Yao Kun himself likes to paint, while Yan Feng's painting skills are so superb that it's like a basketball enthusiast seeing an NBA player, or a music lover seeing a popular singer. Yan Feng's painting skills can be said to be a master of the art world, even if he doesn't have fame yet, his strength is undeniable.

  Now, Yao Kun has regarded Yan Feng as an idol-like existence. Although he won't chase stars like young people do, this kind of admiration for his idol is enough to eliminate the unpleasantness caused by last night's misunderstandings.

  Yan Feng was also surprised to see this scene, the municipal party secretary serving himself dishes. This municipal party secretary is really down-to-earth and approachable. It's true that China still has good officials. Yan Feng thought with some emotion, although he can paint such perfect paintings, but as for his own strength, he doesn't understand it very well, and isn't clear that he can already be compared to the famous masters of the world.

  Yao Kun then brought up dish after dish of food, while Li Huaru finished ordering the picture frame and together with Yao Kun brought up the remaining few dishes. They were all secretly congratulating themselves on taking Yan Feng seriously enough, and now Yan Feng's performance was indeed worth bringing them food.

  No matter which industry, those who can become the best in their field are not to be underestimated. Moreover, Yan Feng is still so young, and it's unclear what heights he will reach in the future. For now, getting along with him will only bring benefits, not harm.

  Because of a painting, the estrangement and misunderstanding between Yan Feng and Yao Kun almost disappeared. When Yan Feng ate, he felt much more comfortable, without the previous embarrassment and pressure. And Yao Kun and Li Hua Ru also gradually asked about Yan Feng's birth on the dinner table.