Mr. Lu is no ordinary person. He is 90 years old this year. He was also a member of the Palace Museum and is still working there. The most amazing thing is that he was the director of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage in 1982, and in 1991, he became the director of the Palace Museum. Now he also holds many important positions.
Among all the guests present today, no one can compare to him in terms of seniority. Even the current Director Shan of the Palace Museum who came to watch the ceremony today is a junior in front of this old man.
Didn’t you see that even Mr. Liu and Mr. Xiao were referred to as “Xiao” in his mouth?
Elder Liu and Elder Xiao smiled and said, "Old Dean, you are too kind."
Old Geng, who was sitting in the vice-guest seat, said with a smile: "Old Lu is not the kind of person who compliments others lightly. When he was in charge of the hospital, wasn't he called 'Black-Faced Tiger' by you guys behind his back?"
Several people burst into laughter.
Old Geng continued, "I think Old Lu is also interested in this kid. What do you think, Old Lu, do you want to accept Yang Jing as your last disciple?"
Elder Lu smiled and waved his hands, saying, "I have the will but not the strength. I am too old to teach disciples anymore. If I accept this child, wouldn't it be a waste of time for him? Besides, if I accept this child, how will the seniority be calculated? When Xiao Liu and Xiao Xiao see me, won't they have to call me senior brother? When I see you old guys, won't I have to call you uncles? I won't do such a thing. I'm not senile yet!"
Several people burst into laughter again.
Old Master Yang joked, "Old Lu, you are quite self-aware! Xiao Jing and I are so close, but I didn't dare to take the child in because I was afraid that I wouldn't have enough energy to take care of the child. So, we old guys should just stay at home and enjoy our retirement. We won't have many years left, so we might as well stop bothering. Xiao Jing is under the care of Xiao Liu and Xiao Xiao, so he won't grow up wrong."
While they were talking, Yang Jing and Gege filled their glasses with wine. They were the youngest and the lowest in seniority at the table, so it was naturally not the turn of others to pour the wine.
When the two returned to their seats, Old Geng looked at Gege and said, "Xiao Jing, is this girl your wife or girlfriend?"
"Grandpa Geng, this is my girlfriend, Princess Bai Yu. We are going to get engaged next month. After the engagement, we will come to Yanjing together to continue our doctoral studies."
Gege stood up calmly and called out to everyone one by one.
Mr. Lu smiled and said, "Girl, what kind of doctoral degree do you want to study? Do you want to come to the Central Academy of Fine Arts to study as my doctoral student?"
Gege smiled and said, "Grandpa Lu, how did you know that I like painting? I have liked painting since I was a child, but it's a pity that it can only be a hobby. I would like to study fine arts, but unfortunately my major has nothing to do with fine arts."
Mr. Lu smiled and said, "I am now a professor at the Department of Art History of CAFA. If you want to study for a doctorate at CAFA, I can give you a call."
"Grandpa Lu, this won't cause you to make a mistake, right?" Gege asked with a smile.
This sentence made everyone at the table burst into laughter.
"You won't make any mistakes. As long as you are willing to come, I will ensure that you can study for a doctorate at CAFA. Although I am no longer teaching, I still have something to say."
Gege looked at Yang Jing, and Yang Jing said, "It's up to you. Just study whatever you like." Although Gege has decided to come to Yenching University to study for a doctorate with Yang Jing, she has not yet decided which school to attend. The lists of doctoral students from major universities are about to come out. If she waits any longer, Gege will not be able to study for a doctorate this year.
Originally, Gege came to Yanjing to attend Yang Jing's apprenticeship ceremony and to decide which school to study for her doctorate. But it has not been decided yet. As a leading figure in the industry, Mr. Lu took the initiative to suggest that Gege go to CAFA for her doctorate, which was a pleasant surprise. The most important thing is that Gege really likes art. Studying for a doctorate at CAFA is also a good choice.
Hearing Yang Jing say this, Gege smiled and nodded and said, "Then Grandpa Lu, I'm sorry to trouble you with this matter."
"Haha, it's not a problem. I just like you."
The princess very obediently picked up the wine glass and toasted Mr. Lu with a glass of wine, then walked over and filled Mr. Lu's glass with wine.
He had already drunk three cups of wine. Mr. Lu is already at this age, and although the wine tastes good, the alcohol content is quite high. For a moment, the old man was in a very good mood.
"Haha, I am very happy to attend this ceremony today. I am even happier to drink such delicious old wine at noon. When I see Yang Jing and Gege, I don't have much to say. I will give you two a calligraphy piece!"
When Mr. Lu said this, everyone at the table was stunned. Mr. Geng smiled and said, "We have been waiting for you to say this! Xiao Jing brought out such good wine to honor you. If you don't leave something behind, how can you be worthy of Xiao Jing?"
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