Translator: Noodletown Translated Editor: Noodletown Translated
Whether it was in the past or now, Qin Sheng had met a lot of big shots. They had different personalities and were always unpredictable. However, they all had different interests and hobbies. Some liked calligraphy and painting, some liked collecting antiques, some liked fishing and mountain climbing, and some liked drinking tea and playing chess. However, it was the first time for Qin Sheng to meet someone who said something like this when they met for the first time. It made it hard for him to guess the temper of this old leader.
It was not that Qin Sheng did not do his homework before he came here. This old leader had a good reputation. Of course, there were some imperfections. With the progress of the times, he might be a little conservative in his thinking. In addition, he was getting older and older, so he retired to the second line later. However, all these could not change the fact that he was a good and honest official.
Rules were rules. These few simple words obviously had a deeper meaning. Qin Sheng could only understand it literally. Rules were insurmountable and hard to break. However, this was only the case most of the time. Under special circumstances, these rules would become foot-binding cloth and should be broken.
However, Qin Sheng did not understand what this old leader meant. He did not dare to make wild guesses, lest he made the old leader unhappy. After all, Qin Sheng did not know what kind of character the old leader was. If he embarrassed Old Master He at that time, it would be somewhat inexcusable.
Qin Sheng replied respectfully, "I don't understand. Please enlighten me, Mr. Qian."
"You're so young, but you're so lifeless. You say what you should say. You didn't come to me because you wanted to break the rules. It's not a good thing to be too shrewd. This is what middle-aged people in their 40s or 50s should have. Young people should be more energetic and full of vitality. "Mr. Qian had been practicing calligraphy and did not even look Qin Sheng in the eye.
Qin Sheng was a little unhappy. Why did you say that as soon as we met? I didn't make you unhappy. I just came to visit you. Besides, we didn't have any contact before. It's not right for you to say that. Besides, do you know my situation? If I were really like what you said, I would have died many times.
Or maybe my old man offended you in the past? This is possible. After all, when Qin Changan was in the limelight, he was more direct in front of these provincial big shots and offended many people. Moreover, the headquarters of several major subsidiaries of Chang 'an Group are in Shenzhen. This is very possible.
"You're right," Qin Sheng said helplessly.
Only then did Elder Qian stop writing. He glanced at him and got up. "What's wrong? Resentment? That's more like it. You're acting like a young man. It would be strange if you didn't resent me for saying that. I've met your father many times, and you have a lot of his shadow in you. It's just that you don't have his arrogance. Back then, we knew that if he continued on like this, he would get into trouble sooner or later. Unfortunately, I was right. "
Sure enough, Old Qian's words confirmed Qin Sheng's initial guess. The old man had offended a lot of people over the years, so much so that he, as a son, had to pay his debts now.
"Old He roughly told me about you. I don't know how he got entangled with your family, but since he has spoken, as long as he doesn't break the rules, I will speak when it's time to speak. The premise is that you can't break the rules, unless they break the rules. Do you understand what I mean?" Old Qian said calmly.
How could Qin Sheng not understand? Master Qian had already said it very straightforwardly. That was, as long as He Yong's side did not use official channels to pressure the Qin Family, Master Qian would not …
But if He Yong's side broke the rules first, then he would do what he had to do. Everything was within a reasonable range.
"Do you know why I want to see you?" Old Qian waved his hand and gestured for Qin Sheng to come in.
Qin Sheng was a little confused. Was there any other reason? Old Master He just said hello to you. Otherwise, why did you want to see me?
"Not because of Old He?" Qin Sheng said subconsciously.
Old Qian shook his head and said, "Of course not because of that old guy. I knew what he meant with just one call. He just needs to keep an eye on your family's trivial matters. Why did he ask you to come to Guangzhou?"
"Then I don't know," Qin Sheng said honestly.
At this time, Old Qian revealed a smile and said, "I heard from Old He that although you're young, your attainments in calligraphy are very profound. You inherited your grandfather's skills. In this aspect, even your father is not as good as you, so I asked you to come to Guangzhou. You can take a look at my calligraphy and be my teacher at the same time."
Hearing this reason, Qin Sheng was a little helpless. It turned out that this old man wanted to see him for calligraphy. He did not know how Old He knew. If he had known, he would not have come to Guangzhou. He thought it would be a formal visit, but in the end, it was a wasted trip.
However, although Qin Sheng thought so in his heart, he did not dare to say it out loud. After all, this was an old leader. Who knew if he was not happy or not?
"Practice makes perfect. I don't have any attainments. I only know a little. How am I qualified to be Old Qian's teacher?" Qin Sheng laughed and said. However, in terms of calligraphy, he was really confident. Because not only did he inherit his grandfather's skills, but he was also an ascetic in Beilin Museum for several winter and summer vacations. Otherwise, how could he be valued by the big boss of the calligraphy and painting world in Hangzhou?
Old Qian pointed to a few words on the desk and said, "Then tell me what my calligraphy is like."
Qin Sheng looked down at the few words on the desk. It was a very majestic four words: Swallowing Mountains and Rivers.
Of course, Qin Sheng was talking about these four words, not Old Qian's calligraphy. He looked at it again and again and did not know how to start. He definitely did not dare to say it directly. Otherwise, this old man would lose his face. Qin Sheng was worried that he would be kicked out at any time.
"Just say it, don't hide it. If you don't tell the truth, I will pretend that you have never been here." Old Qian saw Qin Sheng frowning and he snorted.
Qin Sheng raised his head and glanced at Old Qian. "This is what you want me to say. Don't blame me after I say it, and don't be angry. At most, I will leave directly. Anyway, you are not allowed to curse."
Old Qian was amused by Qin Sheng's words and replied, "You are so talkative. Am I that kind of person? Tell me! "
"Engulfing the mountains and rivers, hmm, these four words are very domineering, but they only mean domineering. When you wrote these four words, they did not have that kind of domineering feeling at all. It was as if the breath of engulfing the mountains and rivers was stuck in the throat and could not be spat out, making people feel suffocated. I dare say that when you wrote these words, you definitely did not have enough confidence. This is a common problem of many people," Qin Sheng said. He wanted to continue, but seeing the old master's thoughtful look, he let him wake up first.
At this time, Old Qian said, "If you say no, then write the Qi Engulfing Mountains and Rivers for me. I want to see if you really have the ability or if you are just bragging."
Qin Sheng could not help but say, "Hey, old man, are you trying to provoke me?"
Old Qian didn't.
Ignoring Qin Sheng's tone, she directly handed the writing brush to Qin Sheng and said, "Come on, you write."
Qin Sheng did not lower himself to Old Qian's level. He directly took away the words written by Old Qian, found a new piece of Xuan paper and spread it out. Then, he used a paperweight to press down on both sides. He took a deep breath to adjust his emotions, and then very patiently grinded. This set of procedures was definitely not a problem, but in Old Qian's eyes, it was like a show.
After a long while, Qin Sheng picked up the brush and dipped it in the ink. At this moment, Qin Sheng's aura was somewhat unusual. He was like a general who was decisive in killing, riding his beloved horse and getting ready to enter the battlefield to fight.
He put the brush down.
Qin Sheng's face was incomparably solemn, and he had even entered a state of selflessness. This was him when he was serious.
Engulfing the mountains and rivers, completed in one go.
Before Qin Sheng put the brush down, Old Qian, who was next to him, was already stunned. It was obvious that he was very amazed by the words written by Qin Sheng. From his expression, Old Qian could not help but shout, "Good writing!"
Qin Sheng slowly put the brush down, and finally let out a long sigh of relief, like a deflated balloon. It was like this every time he wrote.
"Little Qin, then tell me, how can I improve by practicing calligraphy …" Old Qian asked eagerly. He was not the kind of person who fished for fame. For example, many old leaders practiced calligraphy after they retired. Later, when they became the vice president of the Provincial Calligraphy Association, people would come to them with a lot of money to ask for their calligraphy, and they would still feel a little smug. In fact, the calligraphy they wrote was really strange.
When Qin Sheng heard this, he knew it was over. It was estimated that he would not be able to leave this place for a while, otherwise, he would have to call him Little Qin …
Just as Qin Sheng thought, he was dragged by the Old Master to practice calligraphy for the whole afternoon. It was not until it was almost dinner time that Fang Tianye and Fang Lu called Qin Sheng several times. Finally, Qin Sheng was let off by the Old Master. The Old Master took the initiative to ask Qin Sheng to stay at home for dinner, but Qin Sheng did not dare to stay. Even when the Old Master said before leaving, Qin Sheng did not feel like staying in Guangzhou for two more days. He was ready to run back to Shenzhen tomorrow morning.
When Qin Sheng came out, Chang Baji and Hao Lei were waiting in the car and were a little sleepy. After seeing Qin Sheng coming out, Hao Lei frowned and asked, "Qin Sheng, why did you go in for so long? If you didn't come out, we were afraid that something might have happened, so we were ready to go in to find you."
Qin Sheng was a little tired and said, "Don't mention it, it's a long story."
On the way back, when Qin Sheng finished talking about what happened today, Chang Baji and Hao Lei could not help but laugh out loud. After all, Qin Sheng was famous. Old Master Qian, a big shot who used to be in a high position, humbly asked for advice. If Qin Sheng did not agree, he would really not give him face. At that time, he would definitely not speak up for the Qin Family. He would not even pick up Old He or Old Liu's call. This was the temper of a big shot.
Just when Qin Sheng was about to reach the dinner place, he received a call from Uncle Gongsun, who was far away in Dalian. However, Uncle Gongsun did not call about Dalian, because the current situation in Dalian was similar to that in Shenzhen. They were gradually pressuring each other. After all, Zhuang Zhou in Dalian was cooperating with Gongsun.
What Gongsun wanted to say was that his pawn in Shenzhen told him that He Yong was preparing to send the financial director of the Shenzhen company abroad. Once he went abroad, many things would be lost.
Therefore, after hanging up the phone, Qin Sheng directly arranged for Hao Lei to go back to Shenzhen immediately and find a way to control the financial director. Everything would wait until he returned to Shenzhen tomorrow …
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