Chapter 180 The Competition Begins

After a registration storm, the on-site jade carving final of the Central Plains Jade Sculpture Competition finally came.

Chen Ran was going to give up this competition, but he didn't expect to meet Cao Guoxiong, who had a relationship with him yesterday, and Cao Guoxiong's words made him qualified for the competition again, which was also an unexpected surprise.

I can't tolerate much emotion. After separating from Guo Hai and Yang Long under the attention of the public, Chen Ran immediately entered the field.

In fact, the arena is also an empty venue in the imperial city of the ruins of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. The venue is about 400 square meters, with a total of 63 competition seats in seven horizontal and nine vertical. In addition to 60 for the competition, the remaining three are used as backups. In front of them is the rostrum, and the expert judges are sitting, and On both sides of the venue, there are guest seats. Those sitting in the guest seats are all sponsored jewelry companies of the competition or people with more identity in the Jade Sculpture Group.

Guo Hai and Yang Long are also present, but they are blinded by Zhu Feng. Zhu Feng is familiar with the boss of a jewelry company in Tianzhong City and sits in the position reserved by their company. Chen Ran, as the champion of the current competition, naturally has his own position, which happens to be the first of the guest seat on the side where Guo Hai and Yang Long sit. The row is still the first position. On his right is Li Baoping, followed by Ma Jian and Lu Tianming... Obviously, Lu Tianming's face is a little ugly, and he stared at Chen Ran with a gloomy face from time to time.

Before the start of the competition was announced, the people sitting at the guest table chatted in a low voice. Li Baoping and Chen Ran also talked a few words, but they were all testing Chen Ran, who dealt with some unnutritious words.

"Please be quiet!" In front of the rostrum, Professor Xie was the host. Professor Xie held the microphone to maintain order at the scene, and then briefly talked about the rules and regulations of the competition.

This jade sculpture competition is sponsored by the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial Federation of Trade Unions, the Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security, the Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security, the Provincial Party Committee of the League, and undertaken by the Provincial Jewelry and Jade Industry Association and the Provincial Jade Association. It is co-organized by the Central Plains Geological Bureau, the Cultural Heritage Bureau and other units. The purpose is to promote the processing level of jade carving in the Central Plains and improve the Central Plains. The status of the original jade carving brand accelerates the development of the jade carving industry. The competition is named after Huadu Peony, with the aim of continuously improving the level of the "Peony Cup" jade carving competition and making the "Peony Cup" jade sculpture competition one of the most influential jade carving works selection activities in China.

The competition includes "two competitions and one activity", "two competitions" are the enterprising competition and the Hundred Flowers Cup Gold Award competition, "one activity" is the most creative works selected by all the people in the audience, and each guest will be accompanied by a boutique collection gift.

Among them, the participants of the jade carving competition are mainly jade sculptors in the province. The competition will set up a jade carving award. The winners will be jointly awarded certificates and prizes by the provincial jade association and other organizers. The first place and the winner of the gold medal will be awarded the title of "Zhongyuan Provincial Jade Carver Master" and will be awarded a prize of 200,000 yuan, two or three Awarded the "Zhongyuan Province Jade Carving Master List" and "Zhongyuan Provincial Jade Carving Master Exploring Flowers" respectively, and the prizes of 100,000 yuan and 50,000 yuan are respectively. Among them, the top five players who enter the finals will be rated as third-level jade sculptors, and those who enter the top 20 will be rated as second-class jade sculptors. In addition, they will also be selected as the best creative award winners. Award certificates and bonuses of 30,000 yuan were awarded respectively.

Professor Xie announced the rules and regulations of the competition, and then handed the microphone to Cao Guoxiong sitting on the rostrum.

After Cao Guoxiong took over the microphone, he cleared his throat and said to everyone, "Good morning, everyone!" It's a pleasure to participate in the opening ceremony of the final of the Peony Cup Central Plains Jade Sculpture Competition here! This year is the first time that our Central Plains has held such a large-scale and professional art competition. Here, I want to thank..."

After a scene, Cao Guoxiong handed over the microphone to Professor Xie. After taking over the microphone, Professor Xie introduced the judges of this final. The judges of the final and the judges of the selection competition were almost changed, but this is because during the selection competition, the examination was mainly theoretical knowledge and jade appraisal, and the final examination was The sculptors naturally need more professional judges. Except for Lu Dawson, almost all the judges present are famous jade sculptors in the province.

For example, the judges this time have more vice principals of the jade carving school and the fourth-level jade sculptor Shi Shucheng. In addition to Shi Shucheng, there are also some other jade sculptors, all of whom are famous fourth-level jade sculptors in the province.

Although there is only one level difference between the fourth-level jade sculptor and the fifth-level jade sculptor, the gap between them is extremely different. Even if a few jade sculptors can become fourth-level jade sculptors, generally speaking, fourth-level jade sculptors are already their limit. Most four-level jade sculptors are difficult to become fifth-level jade sculptors for life. Otherwise, five-level jade sculptors will not be so rare, and there are only a few people in a country.

However, the four-level jade sculptors have also belonged to the Taishan people in the jade carving industry, especially some famous four-level jade sculptors, who have been regarded as jade sculptors at the peak of the jade carving industry. The six jade sculptors present are very famous in the jade carving industry in the province. Almost every time Professor Xie introduces one, they will attract the audience. With a fierce applause, for most jade sculptors, the fourth-level jade sculptor is already the existence they look up to.

When Professor Xie introduced the judges, Chen Ran was also looking at the judges. Not long ago, the woman also sat on the judges. At this moment, Chen Ran seemed to see the woman looking at him with a smile...

It's just a pity...

With a sigh, Chen Ran shook his head and threw out the beautiful face in his mind. He had tried not to think about this face, but often this face inevitably appeared in his mind.

After introducing the judges of the competition, Professor Xie announced the start of the competition. With the beginning of the competition, 50 players ranked 11th and 60th immediately entered the field with their own tools.

Generally speaking, the competition provides a set of tools for each contestant, but just like the knife in martial arts novels, each jade sculptor also has a set of his own tools. Some jade sculptors are used to using their own tools and suddenly change one, they may feel uncomfortable, so the competition is allowed to choose Bring your own tools.

Not only do tools bring their own, but also the jade materials to be carved are generally brought in.

Chen Ran has neither tools nor materials, but he is worried about the tools provided by the competition, and the materials will be left for a period of time before the competition for the top ten players to be selected on the stage. These materials are all provided and sponsored by major jewelry companies. Of course, they are not provided free of charge, and After the auction of jade carving works, the cost fee will be deducted.

For a long time, Chen Ran's tools used to carve jade are very common tools on the market. It's not that he doesn't want those exquisite jade carving tools, but in the past, he didn't have the money to buy them. Even if ordinary tools are completely bought, it will cost thousands of yuan, so, If you want to become a jade sculptor, the investment cost in the early stage is still very high. Of course, this is for ordinary people.

Seeing that others are bringing their own tools, Chen Ran also considered choosing a set of tools after the competition. Now he does not lack this money. Naturally, he has to choose the best set of tools. What he doesn't know is that the best tools are unattainable.

Because for jade sculptors, the best tools are not those sold on the modern market.

The exquisite ancient Chinese jade amazed the world. What tools and techniques did the ancients use thousands of years ago to carve such a hard material? It can be guessed that since a sword cutting iron like mud could be made in ancient times, why can't such a carving knife be made?

Fifty jade sculptors can be said to be full of men at a glance. Judging from their eyes and expressions, after a preliminary competition and trials, facing this more grand final, they have more calm between their eyebrows.

After these players enter, they must first draw lots. According to the regulations, each player must cooperate with the theme and create carving on the jade of the specified size through his own ideas and creativity.

After the lottery, these contestants immediately waved the diamond carving knife in their hands and kept sketching everything they had imagined before on the jade. The onlookers also became quiet as the game began, and many people even looked inside with binoculars.

The players participating in this competition have a total of one hour, and an hour later, it's time to gamble. Jade is also bidding. Each of the 50 players on the court has a number. The guests below can choose what they like before the experts evaluate before they are carved. Players bid.

Of course, there are only 50 jade works on the field, so not everyone can bid. Only some guests who have obtained the indicators can bid. Before and after the expert evaluation, the price of the players' jade works is obviously different. If they can rush into the top ten after being selected by experts, the price will stand It can be more than ten times, which is also a good opportunity to pick up leaks.

After 50 players began to carve, Chen Ran carefully observed each player's jade carving. His eyes were better. Although they were a little far away, it was similar to standing next to the players and watching. This was the first time he watched someone else's jade carving, so he also watched it with relish.

In particular, the contestants present are all selected from the best. Almost everyone's carving method has their own unique style and characteristics. After all, Chen Ran's sculptor has not been led by the master or the systematic training of the school. This view can be said to have benefited him a lot, especially in the handling of some details. , which made him feel a sudden enlightenment.

And just as he was watching carefully, he was suddenly stabbed in the back.

[It's a little late to check the information... Sorry, thank you for the reward of Brother Hongye. Continue to ask for red tickets and collections...