Becoming a movie star, a television star.
Becoming a renowned painter.
Becoming a famous writer.
Becoming a celebrated singer.
Becoming an inventor.
Becoming a scientist.
Ten years ago, everyone's dream was to become a government official, a member of the aristocracy. If they earned a great deal of money, the ideal scenario would be forming familial ties with officials. Although merchants held a certain status, it was still far inferior to that of officials.
A certain teenager had a deep passion for painting; at the age of thirteen or fourteen, his portraits were already lifelike.
He caught the eye of a former court painter, who took him in as an apprentice and arranged for him to attend middle school classes.
Upon coming of age, he was admitted to the Yan Country Academy of Fine Arts.
He consistently stood out, surpassing his peers. After graduation, his works were collected by royals and wealthy patrons across the globe.
He was continually admired by various young women.
