"Girl, here’s the thing. In a couple of days, there’s an art exhibition in Xu City. I think you should participate."
"Really?" Jiang Xue was full of excitement. If her calligraphy pieces could be part of the exhibition, that would be fantastic. Not only would more people see them, but it would also increase her fame.
"Of course it’s true. And, it’s said that after the exhibition, the artworks on display can be auctioned."
"That’s really wonderful."
A chance to gain both fame and profit was something she had no reason to refuse. However, thinking about how she didn’t know the organizers, nor how to submit her work, her mood dimmed a little.
"Girl, what’s wrong? Weren’t you just happy a moment ago? Why do you look down now?" Mr. Chen looked at Jiang Xue’s somewhat gloomy expression and asked with concern.
"Mr. Chen, I want to participate, but I don’t know how to make it happen, so I’m a bit worried." As soon as Jiang Xue finished speaking, Mr. Chen burst into laughter and said, "Girl, I thought it was something serious! If that’s all, don’t worry. If you want to participate, leave the rest to me."
"Mr. Chen, you’re going to help me?" Jiang Xue’s face lit up with surprise.
Mr. Chen nodded and smiled, "Girl, what do you think?"
"Thank you, Mr. Chen!" Jiang Xue was overjoyed and immediately bowed to Mr. Chen.
"Alright, alright, it’s settled then. I’ll have someone help you register in a bit. Just let me know when you can bring over the pieces you want to exhibit."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xue smiled and then took off the bag she was carrying.
Mr. Chen watched as Jiang Xue opened the bundle, revealing the same box as last time. His eyes lit up and he said, "Girl, have you prepared beforehand?"
"Not at all," Jiang Xue laughed as she opened the box and said, "I actually came today planning to sell a few more pieces."
"Really? Then quickly let me see." Mr. Chen was thrilled, urging Jiang Xue to open the calligraphy pieces she brought.
Jiang Xue took out one of the pieces and unfolded it for Mr. Chen to see. Just like last time, it was four characters: "Rarely Confused."
"Good!" At first glance, Mr. Chen felt this piece was better than last time’s and praised it before asking, "Is there more?"
"There’s also a couplet and the characters ’Tolerant is Great.’"
"Open it and let’s have a look!"
Jiang Xue then opened up the couplet she had written, which read: "There is a path in books if diligence is the way, there is no limit to learning if hard work is the boat." The rightful source is NoveIＦire.net
"This one’s good too." After saying this, Mr. Chen asked again, "What about the other one?"
Jiang Xue opened the last piece, which she had just written the night before.
After looking at it, Mr. Chen found it hard to decide. He thought all three pieces were good, so he wasn’t sure which one to choose for the exhibition.
After thinking for a moment, he said to Jiang Xue, "Girl, all these pieces are excellent. I can’t decide. How about I take all three for you to the exhibition?"
"Sure, Mr. Chen, you decide." Jiang Xue laughed. To her, it didn’t matter whether she sent one or three pieces.
Hearing Jiang Xue’s response, Mr. Chen smiled and said, "Then it’s settled. I’ll immediately have someone register for you and send these three pieces over."
"Thank you, Mr. Chen!" Jiang Xue thanked Mr. Chen, pondering what kind of piece she should write for him next time as a thank you.
"Girl, no need to be so polite. This is a chance connection between us. Just don’t forget about this old man once you become famous."
Mr. Chen laughed heartily, very pleased with Jiang Xue’s trust in him.