"If you ask me, your family's Lao Liu is the most promising one in the courtyard. He likes to practice calligraphy and his writing is really like this." An aunt said with a thumbs up.
"I heard there's more than just prize money. First-prize winners can also enter city or even provincial competitions. If they win, they'll receive bonuses from the city or province, which is double what you get from the county."
"Auntie, may I ask, where is the calligraphy competition you mentioned held?" Several aunties were startled when they suddenly heard Zhou Yi's voice. They turned around and found that it was a fat girl. They all patted their chests.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Auntie. I scared you." Zhou Yi looked apologetic.
"It's okay. Don't make sudden noises behind me next time. It's scary." The person who spoke was Aunt Lin, the wife of Old Liu they were talking about.
"Oh, auntie is right. I'm really sorry. I will pay attention next time." Zhou Yi continued to apologize sincerely.
Seeing Zhou Yi's good attitude, the aunts didn't bother with her.
"Little fat girl, do you also want to participate in the calligraphy competition?" Aunt Lin glanced at Zhou Yi and didn't believe that she could write calligraphy. She thought that this little fat girl looked simple and honest, not like a cultured person.
"Yes, auntie, do you know where the competition is held?" Zhou Yi asked with a smile.
"I know it, but the question is, can you read? You just want to participate." Aunt Lin still looked as if she didn't believe Zhou could read.
"I went to school for two years and can recognize a few words." Zhou Yihan answered with a smile.
"Hahaha, little fatty, today's competition is about calligraphy. It's not enough to just recognize a few big characters." An aunt next to Aunt Lin said to Zhou Yi with a smile.
"I am willing to participate, just consider it as a chance to broaden my horizons." Zhou Yi also responded with a smile.
Seeing that Zhou Yi was sincere, Aunt Lin told her that the calligraphy competition was being held at the county cultural center, and kindly reminded her to hurry over if she wanted to participate, as it was almost time to start.
On the way to the cultural center, Zhou Yi also found out some relevant information.
Various cultural activities are now being held across the country, including many calligraphy competitions. Feng County, where Yunshan Village, where Zhou Yi was reborn, is located, is a well-known county that emphasizes education. This cultural event has attracted much attention from the city.
Two months before the competition, each village had received notification from the county about this cultural event, calling on knowledgeable people from each village to sign up to participate. This shows how much importance the county attaches to this cultural exchange and display event.
The calligraphy competition was held for three consecutive days, with different categories each day. The first day was hard pen, the second day was brush, and the third day was Chinese painting. Participants registered on the spot for each category, and the expert team scored on the spot, announced the results immediately, and awarded trophies and prizes.
Zhou Yi couldn't help but think that this was just like 'someone handed you a pillow when you fell asleep'!
Her brush calligraphy had won many awards in her previous life, and she was also well-known in the calligraphy world.
Zhou Yi came to the county cultural center. There weren't many people there, but it was obvious that almost everyone present was a cultural figure.
"Hello comrade, where can I register?" Zhou Yi asked a middle-aged man next to him who looked like a staff member.
"Do you want to sign up?" The middle-aged man looked at her questioningly with the same eyes as the aunties just now.
It was really because the original owner was too fat, and the clothes she wore today made her look like an illiterate young rural wife.
"Yes." Zhou Yi said calmly.
"Young man, it's good that you are determined to participate." The middle-aged man looked at Zhou Yi with a smile and satisfaction, thinking that people still have some understanding that knowledge can change their destiny.
"Go inside. There is a long table in front. Fill out the form and register there." The middle-aged man pointed Zhou Yi in the direction.
Seeing that the middle-aged man did not look at her with tinted glasses, and did not treat her differently because of her appearance, Zhou Yi smiled at him sincerely.
Zhou Yi actually didn't care what others thought. He expressed his gratitude to the middle-aged man for his kindness and walked in.
When I was filling out the registration form, Wang Xueyi and Yun Yawen were there too.
No wonder they came to the county today. I hope these two won’t do anything later, otherwise there will be a good show to watch, Zhou Yi smiled cunningly.
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