Chapter 93: Shanglin Garden
Mr. Wang Chang also came, but he was just there to add to the fun. The real protagonists were Xiao Han and the other man and woman.
The two of them are Wang Chang's disciples.
According to seniority, the two of them should call Xiao Han "Uncle Master". Since Mr. Wang Chang and Xiao Han are of the same generation, this is natural.
However, all three of them were young people, and they got along well with each other. Two of them were of noble character and had completely learned the pedantry of literati.
Old Mr. Wang Chang often talked about Xiao Han's calligraphy and paintings in their ears. He also had a piece of calligraphy, which was often used as educational material for the two.
This made the two of them feel very close to the friends their teacher mentioned before they even met. When they met today, they found that they were of similar age. Wouldn't they treat them like idols?
"Sister Han, this tastes pretty good, try it!"
Wang Xiao picked up a piece of fish and put it in a small bowl, then brought it to Xiao Han, with an urging look in his eyes.
Wang Xiao is not the granddaughter of Mr. Wang Chang. They have the same surname but are not from the same clan.
This girl was raised in the Wang family since she was a child. She was gifted in literature, so she was taken care of by Mr. Wang Chang and accepted as his disciple.
Although he is only in his twenties, he holds a very important position in the literary world.
Some old scholars treated her with courtesy.
Mr. Wang Chang once asked Xiao Han if she was willing to nominate her as the president, but she refused.
Wang Xiao's senior brother Liu Yuan arrived at the Wang family before her to receive instruction from Mr. Wang Chang.
Now, the requirements are even higher than those for the next president.
It can be seen that even if Xiao Han does not develop in the literary world, her position will remain unshakable.
As a popular artist and a member of the delegation, Xiao Han is also attracting a lot of attention.
The Xia country media were shocked when they spotted Xiao Han in the delegation, but luckily they were all people who had experienced many ups and downs and managed their expressions well.
I resisted the urge to go up and interview him, but the shutter button in my hand almost smoked.
After this documentary is broadcast, there is no need to worry about the ratings!
"Thank you, Xiaoxiao. Well, the Xiaguo food here is really good and authentic. Mr. Wang can also try it!"
Xiao Han picked up a piece of fish and smiled brightly at the white-bearded Wang Chang. If you didn’t know better, you would think she was here to eat for free.
Wang Chang nodded and savored each dish in an elegant manner. He had participated in this kind of activity many times, and it was no exaggeration to say that he was tired of the dishes, but he couldn't refuse to give face to his friend Xiao Han.
The exchange between the old and the young was also captured by the camera.
After the camera moved away, Mr. Wang spoke up, "You are such a lazy girl. You don't want to work in the literary world, but insist on going into the entertainment industry."
Xiao Han smiled when he heard that, reached out to pick up the food plate, poured a cup of water and handed it to Grandpa Wang Chang.
"Calligraphy and painting are just my hobbies. My main job is in the entertainment industry, but who knows!"
"Maybe in a few years I'll get bored and turn to the literary world. Don't think I'm annoying, Mr. Wang! I'll ask you to have tea every day."
Wang Chang nodded with a smile. Listening to her words was better than not entering this industry.
This old man has to wait patiently.
While the two were talking, there was a commotion in front of them. They looked up and saw the logo on their clothes. It turned out that they were Koreans.
The smile on Xiao Han's face faded: "We have to take good care of our own things, don't let others take them away again."
"It's just a mean mind!"
Mr. Wang Chang glanced at it indifferently and disdained to argue.
He recommended Xiao Han because he actually had some selfish motives.
Xiao Han is currently one of the most popular fans in Xia Country. He is an upright person and even several directors from the national TV station like him. His character is not bad at all.
When this international cultural exchange conference spreads to China, more young people will pay attention to traditional culture and even become interested in it. In this way, there will be no worries about the lack of inheritance to the next generation!
The cultural invasion of Country R made the upper echelons aware of some hidden problems, so they took the opportunity to invite Xiao Han.
Whenever Mr. Wang Chang looked at Xiao Han, he always felt a sense of disappointment. You know, among so many young people, besides his own descendants, the one he admired and cared about the most was her!
Every time he met her, he would talk about letting Xiao Han develop in the literary world, but this girl insisted on going into the entertainment industry.
After hearing about the mess in the entertainment industry, he was worried that Xiao Han was mentally weak and would become impetuous.
But fortunately, Xiao Han was the same as always and there were no problems.
Starting from one o'clock in the afternoon, works from various countries were gradually moved to the exhibition room for appreciation.
If anyone is interested, they will contact the representatives of each country, whether for collection or sale.
Xiao Han was very lazy. Seeing that he had eaten and drunk well and had nothing to do, he found a corner and sat there playing games.
Recently, a sheep appeared. I always felt that the first level was an insult to my IQ, and the second level made me feel that my IQ was insulted.
Xiao Han actually didn't like this, but after seeing the young assistants in the company having so much fun, he became a little curious.
I didn't expect that I wouldn't be able to get out of this from the beginning.
It's really a tie Q.
"Fuck!"
Lost again.
Giles felt that the hall was stuffy, so he wandered around and before he knew it his eyes were fixed on a corner.
The woman was wearing a long dress with wide sleeves, like a fairy. I had been watching her for a long time, and I didn't know what she was playing that made her so obsessed.
Curiosity prompted him to ask.
"Ahem, are you also part of the delegation, young lady? You look like you are from R country. Hello, I'm Jers, nice to meet you. Can we be friends?"
"..."
It could be because someone interrupted him, or it could be because he hadn't completed the game yet.
Anyway, she won't admit that she is a bad cook.
Xiao Han was in a bad mood and glanced at the foreigner in front of him.
"I am from Xia Country."
She spoke in a firm tone, enunciating each word, and even when she mentioned the country, she disliked the handsome young man whose appearance was as handsome as that in ancient Greek mythology.
Jers looked confused. Why did the girl he had been following for a long time just say a word to him and then leave?
Had he done something outrageous to irritate her?
Oh, my God, she's got a lot of character.
"Look, young lady, this is my work. If you like it, I can give you a special copy."
Jers didn't know what was wrong with him, and followed Xiao Han to act as a tour guide.
Every time he arrived at an exhibition area, he would come up and show his courtesy.
Xiao Han could only smile and thank him politely.
The two walked not far or near until they arrived at the exhibition area of Xia Guo's works.
This time, Xia Guo's works totaled twelve.
There are calligraphy and paintings, and each work can be sold at sky-high prices in the country.
But for some people who are not very familiar with the culture of the Xia Dynasty, the most attractive one is the 12-meter-long "Shanglin Garden".
This work is 1.2 meters high and meters long, because the Xia Kingdom had twelve months and twelve flower gods and liked even numbers.
This painting has undulating mountains and rivers, surging rivers and seas, tree-lined paths, and pavilions.
It tells the cultural charm of ancient times and the exquisite architecture.
Without exception, everyone who views the painting is enchanted by it, not knowing when and where they are. It is as if their entire soul is sucked in and they are lingering between heaven and earth.
"This is Emperor Wen's Shanglin Garden. It is said that Emperor Wen built it for an old friend. Unfortunately, the friend died before it was completed. Later, it was renamed the Old Friend Garden."
The man who was speaking was a historian of ancient books of the Xia Dynasty. He had not originally planned to come, but was forced by Mr. Wang Chang to come here to relax because the old man was seriously ill and did not have much time left.
The two had a deep affection for each other. Wang Chang could not bear to see him burying himself in ancient books all day long, and he died without even being able to enjoy his last few days of good life.
"I have been looking for panoramic information about the Old Friend Garden. Could this painting be inferred based on the existing scenery?"
The little old man bent his waist and pressed his face against the glass while speaking, leaving a mark. He took out a magnifying glass to observe it carefully.