Stella said without hesitation, “Of course! If President Pei is okay with it, I can sign the donation letter at any time and confirm the donation in writing!”
President Pei was extraordinarily excited and said in a trembling voice, “Hey! This is really thankful to you Miss Zhan! The return of the Eight Sighs of Aurous Hill to Aurous Hill must be a sensational event for the entire Aurous Hill painting and calligraphy community!”
“On behalf of the Calligraphy and Painting Association, as well as all the calligraphers, calligraphy, and painting enthusiasts in Aurous Hill, I would like to thank you for your generous donation!”
Stella said with a smile, “President Pei is too generous, these eight pieces of calligraphy are a token of appreciation from the old man in the family, I am just passing them on behalf of him.”
President Pei asked gratefully, “Miss Zhan, I don’t know what is the name of the old man in your family? I’ll go back and publicize it in the painting and calligraphy circles in Aurous Hill, so that everyone will remember his contribution to the cultural cause of this city!”
Stella seriously said, “President Pei, my grandfather is relatively low-key, about his identity, we do not want to reveal too much, but the old man in the family has always thought about the promotion and development of Aurous Hill history and culture,”
“So this time also authorized me to hold a local art exhibition in the city, this matter, also need to ask the two presidents to help arrange, as for the activities of the money, it is all sponsored,”
“When the exhibition begins, he will definitely be a good example. When the exhibition begins, he will definitely come to Aurous Hill to participate, then also have the opportunity to communicate with you two face to face.”
President Pei nodded and said seriously, “Then when the exhibition starts, we will see the old man again!”
After saying that, he asked tentatively, “Miss Zhan, I wonder what your family’s budget is for the art exhibition?”
Stella said casually, “Initially, let’s set it at 50 million RMB, if it’s not enough, we can add more!”
When President Pei heard the figure of fifty million, his whole body felt dizzy.
Most of the funds of the Painting and Calligraphy Association depended on the financial allocation from the higher level, but the annual allocation was only a few hundred million.
And when the annual funding was insufficient, President Pei would lead everyone to generate income to ensure the smooth operation of the Painting and Calligraphy Association.
Therefore, the tight life is used to, at first hearing an art exhibition on the budget of 50 million, at once simply can not adapt.
FAQ Novel
Q: What is Jacob’s immediate reaction to the calligraphy presented?
A: Jacob praises the calligraphy as the work of a great master, despite admitting he cannot understand its essence.
Q: How much is the collection of eight calligraphy pieces estimated to be worth?
A: President Pei estimates that the eight pieces, if auctioned as a set, could bring in tens of millions.
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