Chapter: 3859

"President Péi was thrilled, exclaiming: 'This eight-piece calligraphy is also known as the Jinling Eight Sighs! It has significant meaning for our hometown's history and cultural traditions.' He turned to Shāo Chángkūn and said: 'Come take a look! This can be said to be one of our most famous local calligraphers in Jinling. These eight pieces of calligraphy also best represent our city's cultural heritage!'"

"As he was speaking, he pointed to the brushwork, saying: 'Look at this stroke! It is powerful and forceful, with fine details that are round and smooth, full of rhythm and elegance. It is simply sublime!'"

"Shāo Chángkūn didn't understand calligraphy, but he knew it looked quite refined. He could only give a shallow compliment: 'It's indeed good calligraphy! One can tell at first glance that it was done by someone with skill.'"

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Shao Chángkūn's one sentence just made Fei Kěxīn firmly believe that this old man is indeed a big shot.

However, she still gave it her all and enthusiastically supported him: "Shao Deputy Chief is right, this indeed is everyone's work, although it may not be as good as Wang Xiqing's top-notch calligraphy masters, but in terms of the Jinling region, it's absolutely number one!"

Just then, Shao Chángkūn walked up to Pei Willong and pretended to ask her casually: "Willong, how much is this set of eight calligraphic pieces worth?"

Pei Willong said seriously: "Compared to many top-notch masters, Zheng Ci's calligraphy isn't expensive, but excellent works are auctioned off for over a million yuan these days, and the collecting industry knows that the more complete sets are more valuable. So if you really want to put this set up for auction, it'll be worth several million!"

Shao Chángkūn secretly gawked at Fei Kěxīn and thought: "This young lady must come from a very wealthy family, or else how would she casually mention giving away something worth millions?"

Pei Willong had already carefully examined each of the eight calligraphic pieces and was getting more and more excited. He couldn't help but ask Fei Kěxīn: "Miss Zhang, are these eight calligraphic pieces really going to be donated to the Jinling Calligraphy Association?"

Fei Kěxīn replied without hesitation: "Of course! If Pei Willong has no objection, I can sign a donation document and confirm the donation in writing!"

Pei Willong was extremely thrilled and said tremulously: "Oh my goodness! This is too wonderful of you, Miss Zhang! The Jinling eight strokes returning to Jinling will definitely be a major sensation for the entire Jinling calligraphy circle! As representative of the Jinling Calligraphy Association and all the calligraphers and calligraphy enthusiasts in Jinling, I would like to express my gratitude for your generous donation!"

Fei Kěxīn laughed and said: "Pei Willong is being too serious. These eight calligraphic pieces are just an old man's heartfelt wishes, and I'm just acting as his agent."

Pei Willong was grateful and asked: "Miss Zhang, how does your family refer to the old man? I'll make sure to spread the word in the Jinling calligraphy circle and let everyone remember his contributions to Jinling cultural affairs!"

Fei Kěxīn spoke seriously: "Pei Willong, my grandfather's activities are relatively low-key, and he doesn't want to reveal too much about his identity. However, family members have always been concerned with promoting Jinling's historical culture and development, so this time I was instructed to organize a local art exhibition in Jinling, and I'll need the two elder Willongs to help me with the arrangements. As for the event funds, our family will fully sponsor it. When the exhibition starts, he will definitely come to Jinling and participate, and there will be an opportunity for all three of us to have a face-to-face exchange."

Pei Willong nodded seriously and said: "Then we'll wait until the exhibition is launched before we see old Mr.'s demeanor!"

After that, he asked tentatively: "Miss Zhang, do you know how much your family's budget is for this art exhibition?"

Fei Kěxīn spoke casually: "We've initially allocated five million yuan. If it's not enough, we can add more!"

As soon as Pei Willong heard the five-million-yuan figure, his whole body felt dizzy.

Most of the association's expenses come from upper-level financial allocations, but even those are only a few hundred thousand yuan per year. When there is a shortage of funds, Pei Willong will lead everyone to scramble around to collect funds to ensure the good operation of the association.

So, they've gotten used to living frugally and suddenly hearing that one art exhibition has a five-million-yuan budget, it's hard to adapt to.

Xu Changkun was extremely excited and couldn't help but say to Pei Willong: "Willong, with this five million yuan, we can do something big! At the time, we'll have a grand show and let other art associations in Jinling, including those old folks from the university, take a good look!"

Fei Kěxīn saw the timing was right and hurriedly said: "The two elder Willongs, shall I invite you to dinner tonight? We can discuss the art exhibition while we eat?"

Pei Willong, naturally very excited, agreed without hesitation, Xu Changkun had just witnessed He Fuan's performance at the exchange meeting, and his heart was also burning with frustration.

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