The next day, before dawn, Grandpa Ji woke Ji Yu up from his sleep.
After breakfast, the old man took Ji Yu into the study.
Grandpa Ji was moistening the brush, grinding the ink, and spreading the paper. Finally, he handed a pen for writing small characters to Ji Yu.
Ji Yu took the wolf-hair brush. The tip of the brush was straight and sharp, and it was obvious that it was a valuable brush. He had been a civil official all his life in his previous life, and gradually began to be interested in writing brushes, inkstones, and paper.
Ji Yu took the pen and dipped it in ink. He thought for a while and finally wrote the entire "The Road to Shu is Difficult" on the paper smoothly.
His handwriting was vigorous and powerful, and he wrote as fast as smoke in one go, completing a top-notch masterpiece in an instant.
Old Master Ji hadn't expected this either. He had originally handed the pen to Ji Yu, wanting him to write a few words so that he could observe his handwriting and see which direction of calligraphy he was suitable for.
I didn't expect that after writing two words, this grandson would be deeply involved. This calligraphy can be called a masterpiece! Without more than ten or twenty years of practice, it is impossible to write such words.
Grandpa Ji felt like he had found a treasure! With his grandson's talent, why would he train an apprentice? What a waste!
But Grandpa Ji still said stubbornly: "It's okay to write like this at the beginning. It can only be considered passable. It doesn't reach the threshold of excellence."
Ji Yu was a little confused. After all, he had written calligraphy for 40 to 50 years in his previous life! And it was still just okay? Or was it because he was too young and weak in this body and had no sense of touch.
Grandpa Ji saw his lost look, and fearing that it would hurt his self-confidence, he quickly comforted him: "Compared to your peers of your age, it's pretty good. Don't be disappointed."
Ji Yu felt even more disappointed. It would be better not to comfort me, I am not a 10-year-old child.
"oh!"
Grandpa Ji noticed that he still sounded a little disappointed, so he quickly changed the subject and said, "It just so happens that a friend of mine is holding a calligraphy exhibition today. I'll take you to see the world!"
Ji Yu thought that the system said that it would switch the time point, but did not say when exactly, so he decided to go out and take a look!
Seeing Ji Yu nod, Grandpa Ji was also full of smiles. After all, he had already decided to train this grandson as his successor. He would definitely bring him to his old friends to show off.
Thinking of this, Grandpa Ji did not delay at all. He quickly packed up a few calligraphy and paintings and took Ji Yu out the door.
At the door, Ji Shugui, who was about to go out, met him. Ji Yu greeted her aunt enthusiastically: "Aunt, are you going out? Don't forget our agreement!"
Ji Shugui was still thinking that this boy was talking to her so enthusiastically so early in the morning, which made her a little uncomfortable. It turned out that he wanted to ask for something.
Ji Shugui quickly waved his hands and said, "I know, I know! Didn't you guys meet in the afternoon? I'll go over if I have time in the afternoon."
Ji Yu nodded quickly and said sweetly, "Thank you, auntie."
Ji Yu and Grandpa Ji got in the car together. The car drove along the road in the town and soon saw the city.
The location of the Ji family's old house is really good! It's less than half an hour's drive from the city.
The car stopped in front of an exhibition hall, and Grandpa Ji was led into the hall.
As soon as I entered the door, an old man with a white beard came up to me and said, "Old Ji! You called me so early in the morning and said you wanted to come over. I am so flattered!"
Grandpa Ji quickly greeted the visitor, then turned to Ji Yu and said, "Xiao Yu, say hello to Grandpa Hong."
Ji Yu quickly said politely: "Hello, Grandpa Hong!"
Then the two of them began to talk secretly, and Ji Yu was bored so he started to wander around the calligraphy exhibition alone.
Ji Yu reviewed it while shaking his head, saying, "The power of the brushstrokes is OK, but the font is just average, not as good as the previous ones."
At this time, a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl nearby said fiercely: "What do you know, little brat?"
It seemed that the female voice was too abrupt, and Grandpa Ji and Grandpa Hong at the side also heard the voice and came over.
"Xiao Yu, what's going on? Why did you quarrel with Grandpa Hong's daughter?" Grandpa Ji asked patiently.
Ji Yu quickly explained: "I just said that this calligraphy is not as good as some of Grandpa Hong's when he was young, and she said I was a brat who didn't know anything."
After hearing this, Grandpa Hong suddenly became interested and asked Ji Yu, "Do you think this calligraphy was written by me?"
Ji Yu carefully studied the calligraphy. He guessed that it was most likely not written by Grandpa Hong, but by his little daughter.
"If you don't understand, stop pretending to read it." The girl's tone was a little angry.
Ji Yu ignored her, then shook his head and said, "I don't think it was written by Grandpa Hong, but by a young man. This calligraphy lacks some charm and is a little lacking in quality."
When Ji Yu said this, Grandpa Hong suddenly burst into laughter, and then said to the girl: "Look, didn't I say that there are people younger than you who can tell that this calligraphy is not from my hand? You don't believe it."
The girl said unconvincedly: "What's the use of just being able to read and talk? If you have the ability, write two words for me to see."
Grandpa Hong was a little embarrassed for a moment. His daughter had had this temper since she was a child, and he couldn't persuade her.
There was no other way, Grandpa Hong could only look to Grandpa Ji for help.
Grandpa Hong originally wanted Grandpa Ji to refuse this unreasonable request. Unexpectedly, Grandpa Ji laughed and said, "Then prepare paper and pen and ask for the two words Xiao Yu!"
Ji Yu nodded and agreed.
Grandpa Hong had no choice but to ask someone to prepare paper and pen.
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