Chapter: 797

Although this room was already the worst in Tianxiang Courtyard, it was still much better than most outside hotels.

When Elder Xu arrived at Tianxiang Courtyard, Uncle Hong was on his way over."

The service staff didn't recognize Elder Xu, so they directly led him to his reserved copper box.

As he saw that others hadn't arrived yet, Elder Xu wasn't in a hurry and simply sat down, patiently waiting for everyone's arrival.

A few minutes later, the door of the copper box was pushed open by someone, and a middle-aged man who looked about his age walked in.

This middle-aged man approached Elder Xu after seeing him and smiled, saying, "Elder Xu, you're really early, what time did you arrive?"

Elder Xu hurriedly said, "Uncle Hu, I've arrived a little while ago. Today, the association president and all the committee members will attend my dinner party, and I'm truly honored and excited, so I came ahead of time to wait for your arrival."

This middle-aged man's name was Hu Wen yuan, and he was a committee member of the Calligraphers' Association.

He and Elder Xu had a good relationship in their daily lives. Both men enjoyed collecting antiques and calligraphy, and they often strolled around the antique street together, with deep friendship between them.

When he heard that Elder Xu wanted to compete for the position of committee member, Hu Wen yuan was the first to stand out in support of Elder Xu.

Moreover, Elder Xu was hosting a dinner party for leaders of the association today, and they would attend because of Hu Wen yuan's face.

Hu Wen yuan saw Elder Xu being so polite that he chuckled and said, "Elder Xu, you're really enthusiastic!"

Xiao Changkun hastily made a gesturing motion, saying, "Mr. Xu, please take your seat!"

Hu Wen yuan didn't hurry to sit down, seeing that others had not arrived yet, so he whispered, "Elder Xu, you should take this position as vice chairman, and I naturally have no objections, but the other members of the association might not agree."

Xiao Changkun's heart was filled with concern upon hearing these words, and he asked hastily, "Mr. Xu, please elaborate."

Hu Wen yuan sighed and said, "The position of vice chairman is coveted because it often offers opportunities to pick up bargains, and once announced, it gives an air of authority. Therefore, this position has always been a sought-after one, with our vice chairman usually receiving several thousand dollars in appearance fees when participating in antique-related events, so many people are vying for this position."

As he said this, Hu Wen yuan added, "Let's take Sun Youcai as an example. Recently, I've heard that he has been currying favor with the association leader and other vice chairmen, and privately, he hasn't spared any gifts to them. Looking at the current situation, he would be your greatest competitor!"

"Sun Youcai?" Xiao Changkun raised his eyebrows, saying, "That's him, that fellow who has a bit of money but doesn't know his own surname."

Hu Wen yuan nodded, saying, "So, it's not enough just for me to support you. Wait until the others arrive, and you must strive to gain the support of at least a few other vice chairmen or even the leader. Only then can you defeat Sun Youcai in the internal voting and take on the new position of vice chairman, understood?"

Xiao Changkun nodded hastily, his expression sincere, saying, "Old Brother Hu, what you said really made me feel like I've been hit by a brick, and I'm truly grateful to you!"

Hu Wen yuan smiled slightly and said, "What are you still being polite with me for?"

As he spoke, he glanced at the time and said, "The leaders will be arriving soon. Let's go stand at the entrance of the VIP room and show more sincerity."

Xiao Changkun nodded repeatedly, not daring to sit back down, and walked alongside Hu Wen yuan to the entrance of the VIP room, waiting for the appearance of the leadership and committee members.

A few moments later, other people from the Book Painting Association began to arrive one by one.

An elderly man with a radiant aura, surrounded by everyone else, arrived at the entrance of the VIP room. JrNovels.com