Chapter 86: Poaching?

Mo Du Art Academy is naturally the best art college in Mo Du.

It can even be said that it ranks among the top three nationwide.

Xie Lin is a third-year student at the Art Academy.

He has only one year left before graduation.

For art students, graduation is truly an embarrassing topic.

Art students can't fix cars, can't write code, can't carry a tray, can't fetch water…

One could say that society's overall aesthetic determines their income situation.

And in this era when people have just begun racing toward a moderately prosperous life, how many actually have any aesthetic sense?

When people can barely afford to eat, who would spend money buying a painting to take home and just stare at?

So, for art students, graduation means unemployment.

Although still in their third year, most classmates have already started to feel anxious.

Xie Lin, however, has not.

He is not only not anxious, but lives extremely carefree.

Because just yesterday, Xie Lin's work was placed in an exhibition hall and even won a substantial award.

Now he has already made a name for himself in the industry, with invitations pouring in.

But Xie Lin refused all of the invitations.

Money can be saved, but he just doesn't save it—hey, he's just playing!

Actually, the most important thing is… Xie Lin's family is wealthy, so he doesn't worry about these things; he only wants to contribute to art.

Today, someone came to see Xie Lin again.

Normally, Xie Lin would have refused outright, but these counselors personally sought him out.

Xie Lin still holds great respect for the counselors who have accompanied him for three years.

So, he followed the counselor to a coffee shop near the school.

……

"Hello, Xie Lin classmate, I've seen your work; you are a person with great artistic imagination."

"Your technical skill is very high; the way you handle light and shadow is breathtaking."

Xie Lin had just sat down when the middle-aged man opposite him already began speaking with a smile.

This middle-aged man is actually quite handsome, with a good figure, not the typical pot-bellied middle-aged person.

His eyes are especially bright, his speech full of vigor, yet he does not give a sense of oppression.

Xie Lin's impression of him is quite good.

It's not just because the other person praised him; they also happened to praise exactly the point he is proud of.

"Thank you," Xie Lin replied modestly.

"By the way, Xie Lin, this is Mr. Qin, the founder of Grand Plan and a top game developer in the country," the counselor said at this point, making the introduction.

Yes, the person sitting opposite Xie Lin right now is indeed Mr. Qin.

The development of "Sword and Distant Lands" has already reached the mid-stage, and the art design was actually completed long ago.

But Mr. Qin is a person who strives for perfection; after seeing Xie Lin's work, he felt that Xie Lin's painting style actually matches "Sword and Distant Lands" even more closely.

So, Mr. Qin intends to scrap all the art and start over!

That's a bold move!

No wonder Mr. Qin has achieved such success.

"You want me to do the artwork?" Xie Lin asked directly.

Mr. Qin smiled and said, "You can understand it that way, but what I want to say is……"

"Our Grand Plan-developed 'Sword and Distant Lands' will sweep the domestic market and may even break into the international scene."

"And as the art director, you will naturally also become renowned."

"Most importantly, you can let the whole nation see your art."

Mr. Qin's words made it impossible to refuse.

He didn't mention compensation at all, nor did he talk about ideals; he simply threw out a big pie, a pie you could swallow in one bite.

Xie Lin may not care about money, but can he really give up this opportunity to have his work displayed before the whole nation?

So…… Xie Lin fell silent, and silence signified hesitation.

No!

Xie Lin is not hesitating at all; he was almost ready to agree.

It's just that at this moment he hadn't yet decided what to say, so he didn't immediately nod.

Mr. Qin wasn't in a hurry, maintaining his smile as he looked at Xie Lin.

He knows young people's thoughts, and having investigated Xie Lin's background, he is fully confident.

……

"Wait!" Just as Xie Lin lifted his head to look at Mr. Qin, preparing to agree, a voice suddenly sounded from nearby.

A child and an adult hurried over toward them.

But strangely, the speaker was not the adult, but the child.

That child didn't even greet anyone, just pulled out a chair and sat down, while the adult stood behind the child.

"Chen Qiao? How did you end up here?"

"And… Lu Yu?"

Mr. Qin's brows furrowed slightly as he glanced at Chen Qiao, then shifted his gaze to Lu Yu.

Yes!

At this moment, the one big and one small who came here are Chen Qiao and Lu Yu.

Yesterday, when Lu Yu and Chen Qiao said they needed art support, the two of them together started looking for a suitable collaboration or help.

Soon, they locked onto Xie Lin.

Actually, Chen Qiao had already tried to contact Xie Lin in the morning.

But Xie Lin hung up the phone directly.

Then, Lu Yu and Chen Qiao came together to the art academy, after some twists and turns, found this place.

……

You can come, but we can't?" Chen Qiao replied with a smile.

Mr. Qin didn't say anything, just furrowed his brow.

You are..." After a moment of silence, the counselor still spoke first.

Hello, I'm Chen Qiao from Grand, and he is Lu Yu from Grand." Chen Qiao introduced.

The counselor was stunned for a moment, then looked toward Xie Lin.

Grand, in the domestic gaming industry, is actually more famous than Mr. Qin's Grand Plan.

So, the counselor and Xie Lin both know Grand.

Obviously, Grand came here naturally also to find Xie Lin.

You also want me to help you draw?" Xie Lin looked at Chen Qiao, subconsciously ignoring Lu Yu.

Yes." Lu Yu spoke up at this moment.

Xie Lin raised his eyebrows slightly, glanced at Lu Yu, then immediately looked back at Chen Qiao and said, "Sorry, I might not be able to help you."

Yes!

From just now until now, Xie Lin actually hasn't put Lu Yu in his eyes.

After all, Lu Yu... is just the appearance of a seven-year-old child.

What does such a child understand?

Indeed, he understands nothing.

Otherwise, why would he let adults stand behind him and always like to interrupt adult conversations?

"Why?" Lu Yu still spoke up.

Xie Lin's brows furrowed, he hesitated a moment, but still chose not to lecture.

After all, Lu Yu is not anyone related to him.

"I don't like doing commissions; drawing is just my hobby."

"I hope my hobby is not restricted."

"Can you understand what I'm saying?"

After saying that, Xie Lin still shifted his gaze back to Chen Qiao.

"I understand." Yet at this moment, Lu Yu spoke again.

Xie Lin laughed, being annoyed.

Why does this little kid like to interrupt so much?

Moreover... how could such a little kid possibly know what art is?