Wen Xinya showed admiration on her face, and quickly said, "I hope Grandpa Zhong will give me guidance in the future."
Zhong Yitian then realized that this child was surprisingly smart, and couldn't help but laugh: "I was wondering why Mr. Mo asked you to come over to give me a gift, it turns out that you were thinking about my Liu style calligraphy."
Wen Xinya's cheeks turned slightly red. She was indeed in awe of the words on the door lintel when she saw them before, so she wanted to find an opportunity to ask Grandpa Zhong for some advice!
The smile on Zhong Yitian's face deepened. This kind of child is more like a child of the Mo family, not like that pretentious Xia Ruya.
At this time, the younger generation of the Zhong family brought over the jade tube goat hair brush, which was placed in a carved rosewood box. From this, it can be seen that this goat hair brush is definitely worth a lot of money.
Zhong Yitian took the sandalwood carved box and handed it to Wen Xinya.
Wen Xinya reached out to take it, but Zhong Yitian pulled his hand back again: "Girl, I don't give this jade pendant away casually. You have to show your ability."
Wen Xinya knew that Zhong Yitian wanted to test her calligraphy. She was not intimidated by the fact that she had just learned the Liu style of calligraphy. She smiled calmly and said, "As long as Grandpa Zhong doesn't despise my lack of skills."
Zhong Yitian brought Wen Xinya to the west corner of the banquet hall, where the four treasures of the study and a desk were placed.
Wen Xinya walked over, spread out the rice paper first, then smoothed it with a jade paperweight. Her eyes fell on the pen holder, and she quickly picked out a mixed-hair pen suitable for Liu style calligraphy. She dipped it in ink and began to write.
Zhong Yitian saw that her movements were completed in one breath and she already had the demeanor of a great person, and he nodded with satisfaction.
The noise here immediately alarmed the guests in the banquet hall, and everyone came over to watch.
Wen Xinya writes swiftly and quickly, without any delay. Her words are full of style, and her straight and beautiful back makes her style even more prominent. Most of those who can attend Zhong Yitian's banquet are from scholarly families, or relatives and friends. Seeing Wen Xinya like this, they have truly accepted her.
In less than half an incense stick of time, a picture of a hundred years of longevity was already written. Master Zhong was extremely happy, holding the picture and nodding his head: "The characters are not bad, and the shape is slightly visible, but the foundation is lacking. It still needs practice. Liu style calligraphy cannot be learned overnight. It requires more life experience to write out the essence. However, you have achieved such success in just over two months. Your grandfather is right. You are indeed a child with wisdom."
Wen Xinya said humbly: "Thank you for your guidance, Grandpa Zhong. I will definitely practice well."
Zhong Yitian nodded in satisfaction, and then handed the jade tube goat's hair brush to her: "This jade tube goat's hair brush is yours now."
Wen Xinya took it with a smile, her eyes clear. She did not become complacent or carried away by the benefit she had gained. Instead, she was more calm and self-controlled, which made people around her look at her differently.
"Open it and see if you like it." Zhong Yitian looked at her self-possessed expression and took the initiative to speak.
Naturally, everyone present also wanted to see the gift that Mr. Zhong gave to the eldest daughter of the Wen family.
Wen Xinya carefully opened the rosewood box, and saw a white jade tube carved with entwined lotus flowers lying on the red silk brocade. The end of the tube was a blue-burned filigree goat-hair brush. The jade pen holder emitted a warm light, and it was actually the finest Hetian green jade.
Knowledgeable people were surprised: "The carvings on it are actually from the Qing Dynasty, and the blue tones on it are bright and clear, and the colors are bright and lively, which is exactly the craftsmanship of the late Qing Dynasty."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at Wen Xinya differently. She was not only Mr. Mo's granddaughter, but also favored by Mr. Zhong. Everyone knew that Mr. Zhong was straightforward and honest, and he actually thought so highly of Wen Xinya. It seemed that many rumors about her in the circle were false and could not be taken as true.
"It's so beautiful. Thank you, Grandpa Zhong. I will make good use of this pen." Wen Xinya had not expected that the gift from Grandpa Zhong would be so valuable. For a moment, she felt that the rosewood box in her hand had become heavy.
Wen Xinya knew that she had passed the assessment and Grandpa Zhong had affirmed her in front of everyone, which was to build momentum for her. From now on, no one in this circle would dare to look down on her, and for this... she was very grateful in her heart.
At this time, a young man in a black suit walked over calmly and stood beside Zhong Yitian.
Wen Xinya recognized him immediately as the man who had greeted her grandfather at the entrance of the manor.
She hadn't looked at him closely just now, but now that she saw him up close, Wen Xinya couldn't help but marvel at what a handsome, elegant, and elegant man he was.
The phoenix eyes are like the gurgling spring water, warm as the spring breeze. The thin lips seem to be slightly curved, as if smiling at you all the time. She stands there quietly, but has a kind of graceful and clear appearance.
When Zhong Yitian saw him, his smile widened, and he quickly introduced Wen Xinya: "Xinya, this is my eldest grandson Zhong Rufeng."
A flash of surprise flashed across Zhong Rufeng's eyes, as if he had not expected that his grandfather, who had always looked down on others, would value this young lady of the Wen family who had been living away from home for fifteen years. With a gentle smile on his face, he extended his elegant hand to Wen Wenya: "Hello, Miss Wen!"
Wen Xinya also reached out her hand and gently squeezed his fingertips for half a second before letting go: "Mr. Zhong, nice to meet you!"
He was actually Zhong Rufeng. Wen Xinya couldn't help but take a breath. When she died in her previous life, Zhong Rufeng had already been elected as the mayor of the capital. He held a high position at a young age and became a rising star in the political arena. She didn't know how many people praised him. In her previous life, she had only seen him in newspapers and on TV. At that time, he was more mature and sophisticated than he is now, so she didn't recognize him at first.
Zhong Rufeng noticed that she was looking at him strangely, so he smiled and asked in a low voice, "Miss Wen, do you seem to know me?"
Wen Xinya shook her head and said, "But we just met today."
Zhong Rufeng naturally wouldn't believe it. The look in her eyes just now was full of surprise and understanding. It was not like what she said that they had just met for the first time today. His eyes fell on the long carved red sandalwood box in her hand, and his smile deepened: "It turned out to be the jade pendant that grandpa has collected for a long time. Miss Wen is really amazing. I still remember that I asked grandpa for it for a long time, but he didn't give it to me."
Wen Xinya smiled and said, "Maybe this pen and I are destined to be together."
The sincere and unpretentious words made Zhong Rufeng appreciate her a little more: "It seems that Grandpa has found a good owner for this pen."
Wen Xinya smiled elegantly and said, "I am just a beginner in calligraphy, it's just that Grandpa Zhong is flattering me."
Zhong Rufeng said: "That's your ability, but not everyone can be respected by my grandfather."
Wen Xinya smiled without saying anything.
Seeing them talking, Zhong Yitian even waved his hand and said to Zhong Rufeng, "Rufeng, Xinya is coming to the banquet alone today. You have to entertain her well for me."
Zhong Rufeng responded with a smile: "Grandpa, don't worry, I won't neglect your distinguished guest."