327 Reprimand
After that, Wang Jing held Liu Wei’s arm and left, but Zhang Feng still followed beside them like a tour guide.
Zhang Feng was indeed very familiar with the interior of the painting exhibition and knew many paintings like the back of his hand.
“I’m not very familiar with landscape paintings. I’ll introduce you to calligraphy first.”
Then, Zhang Feng brought them to the calligraphy area and pointed at one of the calligraphy pieces. “This calligraphy piece is the collection of the Jinling Museum, ‘The Calligraphy Scrolls of the Kangxi Emperor and Dong Qichang in Semi-Cursive Script’. This was written by an emperor and has distinct characteristics. There is a long and round seal on the upper right side. Furthermore, he wrote the poem in semi-cursive script.” After saying that, Zhang Feng pointed at each word and shook his head as he recited, “In this generation’s Qilin Pavilion, who has the top merit? The king is divine and will be a hero when he is in control. Every word of the poem is filled with the aura of an emperor.”
Liu Wei nodded and said, “That’s true. Every stroke is grand and smooth.”
Then, Zhang Feng pointed at a scroll of poetry not far away and introduced, “This is Dong Qichang’s book, the Residence Painting of Nine Dragons Mountain, collected by the contemporary collector Lin Chaoquan. This is also the first time Lin Chaoquan displayed it after spending 30 million yuan to buy it. It’s a very rare masterpiece.”
Liu Wei and Wang Jing also nodded.
Zhang Feng immediately felt very happy and worked even harder to show off his knowledge.
After introducing the calligraphy of many historical celebrities to everyone, he brought them to another calligraphy booth.
Everyone looked at the few words on display and felt a little puzzled. Therefore, these words could not be considered good works. It looked more like a draft which was the result of a child’s practice. Compared to the words of the surrounding historical figures, it looked even more out of place.
How could such a calligraphy piece appear at the calligraphy and painting exhibition?
At this moment, Zhang Feng looked at the words in front of him with a smug look in his eyes. He introduced, “This calligraphy piece contains the words, ‘The weather is good every year. Products are plentiful and the people live in prosperity’. The words are round and smooth, and it even reveals a wishful feeling. It was evaluated by the Calligraphy Association as the work of a new talent, so it was placed here. Also, this calligraphy piece is an imitation of the Orchid Pavilion Collection. It was evaluated by the Calligraphy Association as the second place in the 23rd Newcomer Calligraphy Competition, so it was placed here.”
Then, Zhang Feng introduced a few more award-winning works.
“Everyone, although it’s a little embarrassing to say this, those are actually my works just now. This is my award-winning work at the age of 12, this is my award-winning work at the age of 18, and this is my award-winning work last year…”
“I wonder how everyone feels? Did you sense any potential in it? After all, it’s recognized by the Calligraphy Association to have the most potential. It should be close to the mark. These pieces are probably the pieces with the greatest room for appreciation in this exhibition.”
“If everyone likes it, I can sell it to you. We’re all friends, so the price is naturally fair.”
Looking at Zhang Feng bragging non-stop, Liu Wei and Wang Jing were also a little embarrassed. For a moment, they did not know what to say.
They wanted to reject him politely, but it was as if the emperor’s new clothes had been exposed. Meanwhile, Ye Xuan chuckled and said, “Can this calligraphy be displayed?”
Wang Jing and the others could also tell that these words could not be compared to the ones beside them.
Zhang Feng’s expression changed. He looked at Ye Xuan and said in a sinister tone, “Little kid, don’t speak nonsense if you don’t know calligraphy. These are all good works.”
Wang Jing also sneered. It was fine if this person didn’t know how to act, but he actually wanted to mislead the little kid.
Then, the few of them lost interest and walked to the other side.
Zhang Feng was speechless.
Then, Zhang Feng hated Ye Xuan.
After all, ever since Ye Xuan appeared, he had received Wang Jing and Liu Wei’s love and had even been kissed twice. Now, he was still so disrespectful. If not for the fact that there were others around, Zhang Feng really wanted to beat Ye Xuan up.
Then, Wang Jing and Liu Wei ignored Zhang Feng and continued walking in.
Zhang Feng followed them without blushing at all and chased after them. “There are some pieces or collections by calligraphy masters inside. They were carefully selected by the organizers. Although they’re not calligraphy pieces written by ancient masters, they’re still calligraphy pieces by contemporary masters.”
Everyone looked at the pieces. It was true.
Many of the ancient masterpieces outside could actually be found on the Internet. The collection here was the real thing that was difficult to see outside.
At the same time, the items outside were basically not for sale. Only the ones inside had a price tag, and the prices ranged from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions.
Then, they saw many people gathered in one place and talking.
Hence, everyone gathered over.
It turned out that the people around the piece were admiring the words on the wall.
Most of the surrounding calligraphy pieces were written in ancient semi-cursive script, but this calligraphy piece was written in modern script. Although it looked a little out of place, it immediately stood out and was very eye-catching.
“Oh my god, which famous person wrote these words? Wait, let me see. I think there’s a title. It’s written in traditional characters. Is he called Ye Xuan?”
“It’s bold and powerful, and his writing is unique. It might be difficult to find a second similar piece in the world.”
“This… I thought that only ancient Chinese characters could be used to write concepts. I didn’t expect modern simplified Chinese characters to be able to express such feelings. This famous person has already returned to simplicity. I’m afraid he has 30 to 50 years of cultivation, right? Who wrote this?”
“He’s hiding in the city. I’m afraid this master has seen through the mortal world and is unwilling to fight for reputation. I only know that the collector is Liu Haikang.”
“I envy this CEO for being able to invite such a famous person. He’s probably a dragon among men.”
Everyone discussed spiritedly and praised this piece.
Liu Wei looked at the words and felt a heavy blow to her soul. At this moment, she was a little distracted.
Ye Xuan looked at everyone and then at the words.
Wasn’t this what he had written for Liu Yun’s father, Liu Haikang, that day?
What a coincidence.
Hence, Ye Xuan smiled and said, “Can this piece be placed here?”
He didn’t mean anything. He just felt that he was surrounded by ancient calligraphy and paintings, while his piece was the only one written in modern script. Moreover, he had casually written it.
However, this sentence was like poking a hornet’s nest.
In an instant, everyone started to criticize Ye Xuan.
“You’re so young, but you’re already spouting nonsense. Can’t this calligraphy be placed here?”
“Are you mocking this piece? Can you write it?!” Some people exploded like a gunpowder barrel that had been ignited. Ye Xuan seemed to have blasphemed the most sacred thing in their hearts.
Someone saw that he was a child and laughed. “What does a brat like you know?! Who brought him in?! Can children run around and play in such a place?”
When Zhang Feng saw this scene, he sneered and began to mock, “Children’s words carry no harm. Even if you don’t know, you can’t spout nonsense. I’m afraid you won’t be able to create this piece even in eight lifetimes.”
Wang Jing glared at Zhang Feng. He did not dare to speak.
