Upon hearing what the former leader said, the principal revealed a mysterious smile.
"Old leader, alumnus Ye is also very capable. You'll see for yourself in a moment."
Although the principal knew Ye Chen's identity, he didn't say it directly, as a way of giving his former leader face.
Once he says it, the old leader will probably lose face.
"Also very strong?"
The old leader shook his head, somewhat disbelieving. He simply couldn't believe that a college student in his early twenties could be that strong.
You should know that money has little to do with your age. If you have a background or your family is rich, you might be born a billionaire or even a multi-billionaire.
The increase in age and the increase in wealth are not necessarily directly proportional.
But calligraphy is different. You can't be good at calligraphy just because your family is good at it. It requires your own hard work and talent.
Even if a twenty-year-old student has been studying since childhood, they have at most been studying for more than ten years.
But he has been studying calligraphy for over thirty years, and his skill level is definitely much higher than Ye Chen's.
It must be that the new principal felt he was retiring, which is why he did this. It's definitely not because of Ye Chen's abilities. Sigh, people forget you when they're gone.
The former leader was indignant.
On the other side, the principal spoke with Ye Chen, and Ye Chen agreed that it was reasonable for him to inscribe the name of the library he donated.
After saying that, the principal sent someone to fetch the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone used for calligraphy.
After putting everything away, Ye Chen picked up a large calligraphy brush and prepared to inscribe a message for the library.
Upon seeing this, the school leaders and distinguished alumni gathered around.
"I want to see just how good Ye Chen's calligraphy is."
The old leader pursed his lips and joined in, ready to watch the show.
However, when he arrived and saw that Ye Chen had already written the first "Ye" character, the old leader's expression immediately changed.
This…this…this character “叶” is as vigorous and powerful as a dragon; it’s clear that only a top-tier calligrapher could write it.
Did I misunderstand?
While the old leader was still in a daze, Ye Chen had already finished writing the inscription. At this moment, the five large black characters "Ye Chen Library" stood out on the white Xuan paper.
Everyone praised Ye Chen's calligraphy, but the old leader was even more distraught after seeing the characters Ye Chen had written.
After the matter was over, Ye Chen said goodbye to the principal and walked away into the distance.
"Why is his calligraphy so good?"
The old leader looked at Ye Chen's retreating figure, completely baffled.
"Old leader, Ye Chen is the vice president of the China Calligraphers Association."
The principal explained to the senior leader in a low voice.
"What did you say?!!"
The old leader staggered and almost fell to the ground. At that moment, he was shocked. Ye Chen was the vice president of the China Calligraphers Association?!
How could this be?!
He's so young, yet his calligraphy skills are already among the top in the country.
As expected, youth brings its own advantages.
On the same day, in a large, ancient courtyard house in the distant capital, several middle-aged people were discussing something in the courtyard.
This ancient courtyard house is the headquarters of a mysterious organization that ordinary people have no idea about, or even have heard of.
This mysterious organization is called the Qingtan Chamber of Commerce.
The Qingtan Chamber of Commerce is one of the top ten chambers of commerce in China, and it gathers many top-tier tycoons and important figures.
Although Ye Chen's former neighbor, Old Zhou's Silver Fox Chamber of Commerce, had few members, it was still quite powerful. However, compared to the Qingtan Chamber of Commerce, one of the top ten chambers of commerce in China, it was nothing.
The middle-aged men discussing matters in the courtyard were all core figures of the Qingtan Chamber of Commerce, including two vice presidents.
"The president has something to do, so whether he comes today or not, I will deliver today's presentation."
Hu Jingtong, one of the vice presidents of the Qingtan Chamber of Commerce, spoke up.
"The president had heard that a prominent figure had emerged in Shanghai's business community, and that he had been named the number one among Shanghai's Top Ten Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs."
"Therefore, the president wants to bring this business leader into our Qingtan Chamber of Commerce."
After Hu Jingtong finished speaking, the other middle-aged men lost interest.
"I thought it was something serious. It's just hiring a new person. Is it really worth calling all of us here? This is a small matter. Vice President Hu, you can decide it all by yourself."
One of the members spoke up.
Although it would be incredibly difficult for other wealthy individuals to join their Qingtan Chamber of Commerce, the president has spoken up and the vice president has agreed, so isn't it easy to recruit them?
Others shared the same idea.
Hu Jingtong, however, wore a strange expression and added:
“The person we brought in this time is not an ordinary member, but a deputy secretary-general.”
Hu Jingtong seemed to be referring to something.
After a few seconds of stunned silence, the expressions of the people around them changed.
"Vice President Hu, do you mean to bring that person in and directly appoint him as the deputy secretary-general of the chamber of commerce?!"
The member who had just spoken immediately asked.
Although the deputy secretary-general's status and position are far inferior to those of the president and vice presidents, he is not considered to be at the highest level.
But he's considered a core figure in the chamber of commerce, enough to be on equal footing with the others.
How can a rising star like him be worthy of sitting on equal footing with them?!
I disagree.
I disagree.
Several people expressed their thoughts.
"Old Hu, let's discuss this matter again. I also think it's inappropriate."
Another vice president, Cao Jia'an, also shook his head, agreeing with the others.
Why should a newcomer be given the high position of deputy secretary-general? Does he even deserve this position?!
Moreover, it seems that their Qingtan Chamber of Commerce has no precedent for this, which is against the rules.
"The chairman agreed to this, I'm just letting you know."
Hu Jingtong spoke up, saying that he didn't really understand why the chairman would do this, and he had never heard of this Ye Chen.
But he is willing to support the chairman's decision.
Hearing this, the other core members didn't dare to directly refute it, but they were still very unhappy.
To expect a newcomer to be on equal footing with them? Ha! He's not qualified!
The group all thought to themselves that since the chairman had spoken, they couldn't argue with him, so they might as well join. But once that young man joined, they would see how they would reject him and target him.
Just as everyone was about to leave, Hu Jingtong spoke again.
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