[As a person, so is their calligraphy. Si Younian’s initial attempts were poor, but look at the later parts, it gets smoother and smoother!]
[Defending my dear Younian, none of you are allowed to criticize him! The child is truly making an effort!]
While the netizens were chatting, Chi Xianlin and Gongsun Ping had already finished writing two pages and were preparing to change papers to start on the third.
Looking up, Teacher Zhang’s gaze was intensely fixed on Si Younian, without a hint of turning to look at anyone else.
And was that expression filled with admiration?
This child’s writing... although it was not up to par, it had an impressive inner strength, as if he had been instructed by soone?
Zhang Guowen patiently watched him fill an entire page, and only during a break to change the paper did he slowly start to speak, "Your na is Younian, right?"
On hearing this, Si Younian put down his pen and politely bowed, "Hello, Teacher Zhang."
"I noticed your writing... it’s as if you’ve been guided by soone?" Zhang Guowen reached out, pointing to a few strokes on the paper, "The charm of your strokes, along with the subtle techniques, all seem familiar to . May I ask, who has instructed Younian?"
"I don’t have a master." Si Younian’s beautiful eyes brimd with reminiscence, "She wouldn’t let call her master..."
The two people beside him paused for a mont.
Seeing Teacher Zhang’s slightly confused expression, Si Younian earnestly explained, "It’s a woman. I greatly admired her beautiful calligraphy, and she left a few copied sheets to practice diligently... In my heart, she is my master, but alas, she was indifferent to fa and fortune and didn’t wish to be addressed in that way... so I could only comply with her wishes."
"I see." Zhang Guowen nodded, showing understanding.
Si Younian’s writing carried the style of my senior sister.
It’s a pity she went abroad years ago, and many in that school learned only the form of her calligraphy, not its spirit.
Si Younian was different, he had captured the spirit, yet fell short sowhat in form.
Logically speaking, since the senior sister had not returned to the country, Si Younian couldn’t possibly be her disciple. Moreover, he had just used "woman" instead of "elder" to describe the teacher who left the copied sheets, presumably a younger person. What’s curious is whether she had any connection to my senior sister?
Zhang Guowen couldn’t help but inquire further, "How old is this woman? Did she ever ntion who instructed her?"
Si Younian seed to think of sothing, his fine lashes gently lowered, hiding the turbulent emotions in his eyes.
He felt his ears getting hot and coughed lightly, saying, "The other party... is a bit younger than ... a young girl. Our eting was brief, and she couldn’t teach much, only two or three days before she left... I don’t know who instructed her, and we haven’t seen each other since..."
His tone carried a sense of regret and sadness.
When the netizens saw his reaction, they imdiately erupted in astonishnt.
[Mommy, did I just see Si Younian’s ears turn red?!]
[Help! What is this pure and lovely creature?! Could he be in love with this young girl who left the copied sheets?]
[I’m not even jealous, I actually hope he finds her soon, what’s wrong with ?]
[Is there any kind of tycoon’s secretary around? Go find this young girl for him, pronto! I’m a simpleton, but I love this stuff!]
Zhang Guowen felt a bit disappointed after listening, "So that’s it..."
It’s a sha, the connection to the senior sister was lost once again.
Si Younian hung his head even lower, "She hoped I would beco a master calligrapher, but sadly after entering the circle I haven’t had much ti to practice calligraphy, and I’ve failed to live up to her expectations... Taking up the brush today has stirred up many emotions. If there are any deficiencies, I humbly ask for Teacher Zhang’s guidance."
His words were exceedingly humble, and not only did Zhang Guowen feel empathetic, but even the audience was moved.
[I’ve imagined such an epic drama, sisters!]
[ too!! When reporters interviewed Si Younian in the past, asking why he entered the entertainnt industry, he smiled faintly in front of the caras, his expression a mix of helplessness and anticipation. Many people speculated that he was forced by soone back then. Now it seems, maybe he did it to find this teacher?]
[To prove himself to her, he decisively entered the entertainnt industry and shone brightly. Despite reaching the pinnacle, he still didn’t see the young girl’s figure. He even forgot the original purpose of practicing calligraphy because he was too busy, letting down her expectations.]
[Here’s the pen, now write a million characters for to see! Don’t ask why a million, because if there’s too few, I won’t be able to eat!]
No matter how lively the netizens got, Zhang Guowen’s attitude towards Si Younian remained as fresh and pleasant as it was at the beginning.
He took the initiative to teach him how to handle the pen and how to adjust his ntality for writing.
After several sessions of guidance, Si Younian’s calligraphy visibly improved!
The more Zhang Guowen taught, the more he felt that the young girl coaching him might be related to his senior sister.
After all, this unique calligraphy style and years of ingrained writing habits couldn’t be cultivated in just a few days.
Sigh...
I just don’t know who this young girl really is? Can she help get in touch with my senior sister?
When my master taught and my senior sister back in the day, he always criticized for not being as smart and intuitive, unable to grasp concepts as quickly as my senior sister.
So special techniques and insights were only taught to my senior sister.
After my senior sister went abroad and lost contact, it was only then that my master began to slowly teach , his less talented pupil...
Unexpectedly, before I learned even half, my master passed away due to illness, and many classic texts and treasures were lost.
Zhang Guowen had tried more than once to find his senior sister, but it was as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack... Moreover, his own disciples, although so were smart, simply could not comprehend those nearly-lost techniques.
Sigh...
When I speak of it, all I can do is sigh.
Over at Soaring Sky, they were slowly practicing calligraphy and communicating, with Xiao Man occasionally reading so interesting comnts aloud to lighten the mood.
But overall, the practice of calligraphy required a calm and peaceful mind, so no matter how fiercely the netizens chatted, it was irrelevant to the guests.
anwhile, at Zhongxing, after learning about Soaring Sky’s joint broadcast, Jiang Chuanning was in no hurry at all. He arranged for everyone to sit down and observe the calligraphy practice happening at Soaring Sky.
After hearing Si Younian’s words, he suddenly nodded and glanced in Yan Yueqing’s direction.
This movent was very subtle, his gaze shifting slightly hidden behind the lenses, with no extra expression, not allowing anyone to guess what he was doing or thinking.
Look at the young girl sitting up so straight.
Boss Jiang’s lips curled slightly—after all this fuss, soone was still taking on apprentices in Hua Country for him?
Once the discussion at Soaring Sky’s end was almost over, he stood up and said, "After watching for over ten minutes, I’m sure everyone has a basic understanding of calligraphy."
His gaze calmly swept over the crowd, his tone very kind.
"However, we are different from them. Chi Xianlin, Gongsun Ping, and Si Younian all have a certain base in calligraphy. Many artists from Zhongxing, on the other hand, can’t even hold a pen properly. We don’t expect imdiate mastery. Choosing the thod that best suits oneself and cultivating the mind through calligraphy is what’s most important!
Alright, next, allow to proudly introduce to you the teacher who will be instructing you in calligraphy—Teacher Feng Shuzhen!"
Zhang Guowen suddenly stopped in his tracks!
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