Chapter 339
Chapter 339: New Assistant
Translator: Min_Lee Editor: Tennesh
Compared to the first test's graders, the instructors at HuangArt had a better impression of Fang Zhao . They had graded fairly in the second round of the admission exam . They hadn't known Fang Zhao, but they'd trusted Xue Jing and Mo Lang .
One's final ranking in the admission exam depended on their overall score . There were no interviews, because they weren't necessary . The candidates who were singled out by the initial graders were all known quantities . Even if someone used a pseudonym, the instructors could figure out whose disciple that person was with a quick read of their exam .
There wasn't much of a point to the interviews, so they had eventually been phased out .
The first class was the first time these music masters were able to observe Fang Zhao up close .
"He has great promise . He has his own style . "
"The kid was nominated for a Galaxy Supernova Award this year . "
"Oh? He was the one who received a nomination by special mention?"
"Come to think of it, now I remember . There was indeed a Fang Zhao on the list of special mentions . "
"Did Xue Jing tell him about this?"
"Old Xue must have his reasons for not telling him . Let's not butt in . We should hold off on telling him for now as well . "
Fang Zhao, who was sitting in the audience: . . . I heard everything you said .
The Galaxy Awards was the most prestigious prize in the arts world, second to none .
Supernova was a subcategory of the Galaxy Awards that honored young artists who had made a substantial contribution . It was awarded not just to musicians but also to up-and-coming painters, dancers, and actors .
Most winners were artists in their 40s or 50s, which was considered a young age in the New Era .
To be nominated in one's 20s was already a tremendous honor .
But Fang Zhao didn't understand what "special mention" meant .
Setting aside commercial value and considering only artistic achievement, Fang Zhao naturally paled in comparison to those artists in their 40s and 50s who had enjoyed fame for many years . He could not prove himself by passing the Twelve Tones exam alone .
The Galaxy Supernova "special mention" nomination was the equivalent of using VIP access, of cutting in line, but this alone did not turn off the masters at the academy . The nomination had to be irrefutably justified .
The Galaxy Awards put a premium on contribution, not commercial viability . Even if someone produced an outstanding piece, if they hadn't accumulated a critical mass of work or reached a certain level of artistic sophistication, they wouldn't be nominated .
Contribution, special mention . . .
A light bulb flashed in Fang Zhao's head .
The four-part "100-Year Period of Destruction" series, the Hull virus!
The "Period of Destruction" series had created a window for curing the Hull virus . Some five years had passed since then . With more systematic treatment protocols and better results, Ming Ye's condition had improved significantly . Even though he didn't speak much and his range of emotions was limited, at first glance, he didn't differ from the average person in a major way .
If that was the reason Fang Zhao had been nominated for a Galaxy Supernova Award, that meant a total cure for the Hull virus wasn't far off, if it hadn't been cured already .
Only that would prove the value of the four movements of the "Period of Destruction" series and assuage these masters into allowing this shortcut, a nomination by special mention, with no qualms .
It had been five years . The organizers of the Galaxy Awards had kept quiet all along . It turned out they had been gearing up for a big move .
All things considered, the "Period of Destruction" series did constitute a major artistic contribution, and its influence spanned different fields, enough for the jurors to make an exception .
Fang Zhao was delighted when he figured out the reasoning, not because of the Supernova nomination but because his work paved the way for a cure to this disease that had originated during the Period of Destruction . He had never thought that his series might have such an impact when he'd composed it .
In any case, this was a good thing .
Since the masters had no intention of breaking the news to Fang Zhao just yet, he pretended he hadn't heard anything .
After his first day his classes, Fang Zhao returned to his dorm room, where he found Yan Biao and Zuo Yu waiting .
Fang Zhao had signed them up for a celebrity bodyguard course so they would have a better understanding of the kinds of situations bodyguards who worked in the entertainment industry faced and how to respond in a professional manner . They would learn how other bodyguards practiced their trade .
Yan Biao and Zuo Yu took no issue with the assignment . In fact, they were delighted . The fact that Fang Zhao was willing to sign them up for further studies meant he wanted to keep them around long-term .
So exciting! Not being fired is terrific news!
The two men were extremely enthusiastic . They promised Fang Zhao that they would brief him on their progress every few days . That was the purpose of their visit today .
Zuo Yu and Yan Biao had too much free time . Apart from the fact that Fang Zhao could handle himself very well, the two bodyguards were also inexperienced . On many occasions, Fang Zhao could deal with matters by himself more efficiently than if he delegated the matter to them . Just a few days into the course and it had already made a difference . The two men realized many of their shortcomings . It was easier than learning on the job . This professional bodyguard course in Huangzhou lived up to its high price tag .
To prove they were serious about their studies, the two men took notes and let Fang Zhao examine them .
When Fang Zhao arrived, his neighbor Will also returned . He stared at Fang Zhao briefly before entering his own room, frowning .
After entering Fang Zhao's room, Yan Biao couldn't help but blurt out, "Boss, is your neighbor . . . " a nutcase ?
Yan Biao didn't finish his sentence . He felt the guy next door had looked at Fang Zhao weirdly, like a voyeur . But passing judgment based on a mere look didn't seem appropriate, so he'd held back .
"I've asked him about it . He wants to paint a portrait of me, but he's stuck . He needs to observe me some more . " Fang Zhao had figured out the reason behind the odd behavior, but he still wasn't entirely clear on why Will was stuck . Painters had their own way of doing things . Fang Zhao wasn't about to quibble with him over the occasional stare .
After briefing Fang Zhao on their progress and letting him inspect their notes, Yan Biao blurted out, "Boss, do you need an assistant? I have a former comrade who has been working in Huangzhou since he retired from the military . He knows the entertainment industry well, has a lively personality, and is meticulous and smooth . "
Fang Zhao nodded . "Go on . "
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