Zhong Zhiwan didn't answer but asked again, "Senior Lin, what do you think of this calligraphy?"
Lin Xi thought for a while and shook his head. "It's hard to say."
Zhong Zhiwan was stunned. "Why is it hard to say?"
"Don't be fooled by the casual handwriting. The person who wrote it is very skilled." Lin Xi picked up the scroll and pointed to a poem. "Look at this. The painting, structure, and layout are amazing."
"And it's very obvious that the person who wrote it wrote it in one breath. There wasn't even a pause."
He sighed. "To be able to write it so perfectly, it's amazing."
Zhong Zhiwan had an idea. "So, a high school student can't write this calligraphy?"
"A high school student?" Lin Xi laughed. "Not to mention a high school student, even a teacher might not be able to do it."
"Zhiwan, you've been learning from a teacher for more than ten years. Can't you tell?"
Zhong Zhiwan thought so too. She smiled. "Senior Lin, I'm not knowledgeable. Can you tell which school this calligraphy belongs to?"
Every calligraphy master had their own style, especially those that were unique and couldn't be imitated by others.
"Hmm …" Lin Xi frowned and looked at it carefully again. "This is written in running script. It's very skilled, but the style isn't obvious. It should be Master Wei Hou's work."
As he spoke, he took another scroll from the shelf in the study and opened it.
"Look, this is Master Wei Hou's work. I got it from my teacher."
Zhong Zhiwan looked at it and tried hard to suppress her smile. "It's quite similar."
Actually, it wasn't really similar. At least in her opinion, Ying Zijin's calligraphy was better than Wei Hou's.
Zhong Zhiwan thought for a while and said, "Senior Lin, can we go look for Master Wei Hou now?"
Lin Xi thought for a while. "Okay."
He made a phone call to confirm that Wei Hou was at home. Then he drove Zhong Zhiwan to Wei Hou's place.
At this time, Wei Hou was sunbathing in the yard.
He was over fifty years old and had a high status in the art world.
It was just that Wei Hou hadn't written anything in the past few years, nor did he have any new works. He didn't know the reason.
"Master Wei Hou," Lin Xi greeted. "This is my junior, Zhong Zhiwan."
Wei Hou narrowed his eyes and put on airs. "What is it?"
Lin Xi stepped forward and handed the scroll to him. "Is this your work?"
Wei Hou didn't care at first, but when he saw the words on the scroll, his eyes lit up.
"This is my practice brush." He held the scroll and smiled kindly. "Xiao Lin, how did it end up at your place?"
"Zhiwan brought it," Lin Xi smiled. "Master Wei Hou, I haven't seen you in a few years and your skills have improved again."
"Of course." Wei Hou waved his hand. "If there's nothing else, you may leave."
"Senior Brother Lin, I have something to say to Master Wei Hou." Zhong Zhiwan pursed his lips. "I'll be right there."
Lin Xi didn't ask. He nodded and left.
Only Wei Hou and Zhong Zhiwan were left in the room.
Zhong Zhiwan said directly, "Master Wei Hou, I know you didn't write this."
Wei Hou froze and felt awkward. "Xiao Zhong, what are you talking about?"
"But this calligraphy can be written by you." Zhong Zhiwan smiled meaningfully. "Master Wei Hou has his own seal, right?"
**
April 6th.
Qing Zhi had already arranged for the venue to be set up. There was even a billboard hanging at the school gate.
Not only would there be masters from the art world, but there would also be a lot of media.
In order to maintain fairness, Qing Zhi's art festival would always be broadcasted online.
It was also convenient for artists who couldn't be present to find good seedlings.
Ying Zijin leaned against the chair and yawned. She raised her hand and pulled down the brim of her baseball cap to block out the sun.
Her body was recovering well, but she still felt sleepy when she was bored.
"The opening ceremony is at nine o 'clock. The first award will be given in the afternoon." Xiu Yu was teasing Du Du. She was very annoyed. "The art troupe has to perform in the middle. How troublesome."
If Papa YIng didn't participate in the art festival, she wouldn't be sitting here.
"Okay." Ying Zijin's eyes were half-closed. She also channeled her qi, blood, and inner strength. "I'll treat you to a meal after you get the money."
The little brother was drooling. "Papa YIng, is there a share for me?"
Xiu Yu kicked the little brother. "You only know how to eat. Du Du is more diligent than you."
Du Du pouted his little pink nose and made a humming sound. He jumped a few times with his little pig feet to show that he could still exercise.
The little brother was speechless.
Humans were worse than pigs.
"Papa YIng, are you confident that you can get the first prize?"
Ying Zijin looked tired. "I'm okay."
Zhong Zhiwan was holding a folder and walking over. A few members of the Student Union followed behind her.
Hearing this, she turned her head and smiled. "Then I wish you a good result."
Ying Zijin looked up. There was a faint light in her eyes.
Zhong Zhiwan's fingers tightened. The smile on her lips froze, and her heart suddenly jumped.
But she calmed down in an instant. She smiled again and turned to leave.
She had already asked several masters in the calligraphy world. That calligraphy could not be written without more than forty years of foundation.
Although she didn't know the origin of the calligraphy, she could be sure that it was not written by Ying Zijin. That was why she was relieved to give it to Wei Hou.
With Wei Hou's reputation in the art world, not many people dared to go against him.
If Wei Hou said it was his, then it was his.
Even if it was written by another calligrapher, they wouldn't embarrass Wei Hou in public.
Zhong Zhiwan was actually quite disappointed.
She had overestimated Ying Zijin.
She didn't expect Ying Zijin to cheat in order to compete with her for Old Mr. Zhong's favor.
Zhong Zhiwan shook her head and went backstage.
**
At the Family Ying Mansion.
The day before, Zhong Manhua came back from Continent O.
Ying Zhenting returned to the capital and continued to do business.
"Madam, the Old Master just called." The housekeeper brought a glass of milk over. "He asked if you would like to go to the school's art festival to cheer for Second Miss."
"Cheer for her?" Zhong Manhua laughed. "Do you think she will be successful if she cheers for her? Really, why would she go to the art festival for no reason? "
She was naturally competitive and wanted to do everything to the best of her ability.
If she went and others found out that her daughter was not good at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, what would the other rich ladies think of her?
Zhong Manhua massaged her temples. She was very annoyed. "Turn on the TV."
The housekeeper understood and switched to the channel where the live broadcast was.
At this time, the live broadcast had not officially started yet and there were not many people watching.
They were filming backstage and the exhibition room, which were considered as highlights.
As soon as the channel changed, she heard a cold voice.
[I'd like to ask this student, Ying Zijin, how did you get it? I personally delivered this calligraphy to Master Wei Hou. And you even used it for the competition?]
Zhong Manhua's face instantly turned pale.
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