All-rounder Artist - Chapter 130: Unboxing i

Lin Yuan was unaware of the stories triggered by “Initial Dream”.

Just before the end of school.

His academic advisor and counselor, Hua Li, approached Lin Yuan, chuckled, and said, “Your song received the highest score in this review.”

Lin Yuan nodded, “Mmm.”

Hua Li looked at Lin Yuan, feeling that this student was unusually calm, “Don’t you have anything to say?”

Lin Yuan thought for a moment, then asked, “Can I be an exchange student in my junior year?”

Hua Li was taken aback, “Do you want to go to Qi Continent?”

Lin Yuan replied, “Thinking about it.”

He wanted to discuss it with his family.

Hua Li laughed, “I see. I can reserve a spot for you. Let me know when you make a decision.”

With the quality of “Initial Dream” and Lin Yuan’s decent past performances, it wouldn’t be hard for him to secure a spot as an exchange student.

The exchange program only lasts for two semesters, less than a year in total.

In the grand scheme of a five-year university program, it would pass in the blink of an eye.

“Thank you.”

Lin Yuan nodded.

Not long after he returned home, his sister came back from work.

She carried many groceries and busied herself in the kitchen as soon as she got home. Soon, the appetizing aroma of stir-fried food wafted out, making Lin Yuan’s mouth water.

“Wait a bit.”

While stir-frying, his sister said to Lin Yuan in the living room, “Eating in the cafeteria is fine, but I always feel like it’s unhealthy to dine out too much. I’ll cook for you from now on, and we can eat out occasionally.”

“Okay.”

A half-hour later.

Two dishes, a soup, and two bowls of rice were laid out on the table, and the siblings started eating.

“Sis.”

After a moment’s hesitation, Lin Yuan said, “I’m considering whether or not to go to Qi Continent as an exchange student next year. If you disagree, I’ll give up…”

“Exchange student?”

Lin Xuan was excited, “This is great! I wanted to be an exchange student when I was in university, but I didn’t make it because my grades weren’t good enough.”

“You agree?”

“Why wouldn’t I?”

After a moment’s thought, Lin Xuan understood Lin Yuan’s concern.

She laughed, “You’re worried because I’m working in Su City, and you think it’s not good for you to just leave. What’s the big deal? Being an exchange student only lasts for a year at most. Are you planning to stay in Qi Continent and never come back?”

“Certainly not.”

Lin Yuan was simply curious about Blue Star.

He wanted to know what the other states of Blue Star were like.

Conveniently, Jian Yi was also going to Qi Continent, so they could keep each other company.

“Shall I talk to mom?”

“I’ll talk to mom, she doesn’t understand the concept of exchange students. However, Big Yaoyao might not be happy. She just came here for school and now you’re going to Qi Continent. You said you would protect her.”

“I’ll ask my friends to help.”

Lin Yuan planned to ask his friends in the Painting Department to look after Lin Yao. At the worst, he would temporarily stop raising his tutoring fees.

He could increase them again when he came back from Qi Continent.

Lin Xuan nodded. Then she glanced at her phone and suddenly said, “It started!”

“What started?”

“The competition!”

While speaking, her sister turned on the TV.

The competition “Bloom” was being broadcast on TV.

“Did you see that? I think I just saw Xia Fan on the screen!” Excited, Lin Xuan pointed at the TV screen.

Lin Yuan nodded.

He did indeed see Xia Fan in the screen.

Lin Xuan was excited to see a familiar face on TV.

“Xia Fan advanced to the national top 50 yesterday, so she doesn’t compete today. However, a lot of her fans are appearing online now. I’ve also joined her fan group!”

Lin Yuan nodded.

This was no surprise. In Lin Yuan’s mind, making it into the top 50 wouldn’t be too hard for Xia Fan given her abilities.

“It’s time for the top 50 to advance into the top 20!”

Lin Xuan anticipated, “I believe Xia Fan will definitely advance. The judges all think highly of her. By then, she’ll have even more fans!”

“Yeah.”

Lin Yuan smiled. He was happy for Xia Fan’s achievements.

Just then, Lin Yuan received a message from Xia Fan in their group chat: “Made it into the top 50, next is the top 20!”

Lin Yuan texted back, “Congratulations!”

Jian Yi also joined in, “Xia Fan Xia Fan, championship in sight!”

Xia Fan: “That doesn’t rhyme at all. My fans are calling me Fairy Xia Fan.”

Jian Yi: “Your pun is so bad. Fine deducted.”

Lin Yuan: “…”

Seeing Lin Yuan chatting on his phone, Lin Xuan got upset, “Do you three have a secret group chat? Are you hiding things from me, not even inviting me?”

“Hold on.”

Lin Yuan told Jian Yi and Xia Fan, then added Lin Xuan into the group chat.

Xia Fan: “Hello, sis!”

Jian Yi: “Hello, sis!”

Without a word, Lin Xuan sent out a $10 red envelope divided into four shares.

After grabbing a share, Lin Yuan sighed. He got 40 cents.

Jian Yi was in the same boat, also getting 60 cents.

Xia Fan got $2.

Lin Xuan, who sent out the red envelope herself, got $7. She was exceedingly smug, “The luckiest one is here. Quick, kneel!”

Lin Yuan stared at his sister, quietly getting up.

Lin Xuan was startled by Lin Yuan’s gaze and stepped back, “What are you trying to do?”

Lin Yuan got closer and closer.

Lin Xuan pretended to be scared, “We can’t… we’re siblings!”

Ignoring her shilly-shally, Lin Yuan reached out and gave her a big pinch on the face.

His sister was disgruntled, “Be gentle!”

Lin Yuan mumbled, “Being gentle is useless.”

After pinching for about ten seconds, Lin Yuan decided it was enough. He quickly retreated to his room and shut the door behind him.

“Where’s Lin Yuan?”

“Why is he silent?”

Jian Yi and Xia Fan asked in the chat.

Lin Xuan replied, “My little brother has grown up. He’s such a nuisance, he ruined my makeup.”

JianYi: “???”

Xia Fan:”???”

Lin Xuan: “Xia Fan, give me some autographs next time. I’ll sell them and give you a quarter, no, a third of the profits!”

Lin Yuan leaned against his bedroom door. While he still had some holdover luck, he quickly summoned the System, “Quickly, open a Bronze Treasure Chest for me!”

“Opening.”

After loading for a few seconds, the System pinged, “Congratulations on your jackpot. You have won a Silver Treasure Chest prize, a famous painter Qi Baishi character card. You will gain Qi Baishi’s peak painting state for an hour after using it, recommended for creating ink shrimp paintings.”

Lin Yuan was taken aback.

If you say that this luck was good, it was definitely excellent. Lin Yuan knew the value of the shrimp paintings created by Qi Baishi at his peak.

But the problem was…

Even if he could paint the shrimps that Qi Baishi was best at, he certainly wouldn’t be able to sell them at Qi Baishi’s prices in the short term.

“Small gains are still gains.”

Lin Yuan pondered.

He now only had one Silver Treasure Chest left.

But he didn’t have to open it now. He needed to accumulate more luck. This kind of thing couldn’t be forced, he had to wait for a natural opportunity.

Lin Yuan opened his door and came out.

Lin Xuan asked, “So soon?”

Lin Yuan nodded, “I’ll do the dishes.”

Lin Xuan didn’t object, “Good, wash your hands too.”

If their mom were here, Lin Yuan wouldn’t have to wash the dishes. But with their mom gone, Lin Xuan took liberties, bullying her little brother brought her the most joy.