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737、It's all a publicity stunt(1/2)

Li Zixuan was immersed in filming when another unexpected episode came to his door.

In Hollywood, he paid a sky-high price of US$100 million for Li Bai's only authentic calligraphy work, "Postings on the Upper Balcony", which has already caused a sensation in China.

Earlier, before Li Zixuan returned to China, the news had been suppressed for a while.

Especially in the cultural relics circle, many elderly people were extremely excited.

When he returned to China, he hesitated for a long time and finally sent a representative shamelessly to visit him.

In the visiting list, the series of names are all those who shocked the industry, but now they are coming in a group.

People from the calligraphy circle, the cultural relics circle, and the antique circle were all gathered together.

The leader of the delegation was Su Boqun, director of the Palace Museum. He didn't know how to find Su Xueqin, so he said hello to Li Zixuan in advance.

I heard that their ancestors are still somewhat related by blood?

There are more than a dozen master-level figures from the official and private sectors at about the same level, all of them with gray beards but full of energy.

I heard that Li Zixuan was filming a movie and rushed to Yangcheng in person. His attitude was so low!

Being given such a favor, Li Zixuan naturally couldn't neglect it, so he left the crew and rushed over.

To his surprise, the meeting place was actually at the city hall, and a bunch of leadership teams also participated.

But think about it, it is normal for these masters to come and receive them.

Moreover, Li Zixuan is currently working closely with people from the Yangcheng City Government and is cooperating in various ways. With them in the middle, it will be easier to talk.

Seeing Li Zixuan's arrival, Mayor Chen warmly welcomed him, and both parties introduced themselves one by one and recognized familiar faces.

It's just that Li Zixuan has a strong memory, otherwise he wouldn't be able to tell who is who.

"Zixuan! I think you also know the purpose of our group of old men coming. I wonder if you can let us all take a look at Li Bai's calligraphy?"

Su Boqun geared up, finally found a name, and said eagerly.

Calling Mr. Li by his full name seems too unfamiliar, Xiao Li, Xiao Xuan, young man? It also feels very disrespectful. He is now a well-established and successful person.

You can't even call him Xuanxuan like his fans, right? After a while, you still followed Li Zixuan's words and called him by his name.

"Yes, we will help you identify it. Don't let those bad guys in the West fool you."

"I can help you reframe it myself. Those people in the West don't know anything. How can their handiwork be seen by others? They have wasted our things!"

"Have you brought Taibai's calligraphy treasure with you? Is it this one?"



When the big brother, the dean, spoke up, the others suddenly became more active.

Li Zixuan didn't say much, just showed his magic weapon and showed them the calligraphy he brought over.

A group of elderly people could no longer care about anything else and gathered around each other, but they were cautious.

This is something worth nearly 700 million, not to mention it is Li Bai's only calligraphy. It would be a sin if it was damaged!

The first thing to do is to appraise it from beginning to end, so as not to rejoice in vain.

It was soon confirmed that this was indeed the authentic work of Li Bai. The stone in their hearts fell. A group of old men were immediately ecstatic and danced with joy, showing no sign of a master.

"Zixuan, I have a gracious request. I wonder if you can put this calligraphy treasure on display in the Palace Museum for a period of time. This calligraphy treasure is not well preserved. We can help you repair it and reframe it."

After the excitement, Su Boqun nervously ran to Li Zixuan again.

This is just for appreciation. I haven’t had time to appreciate it properly. How can I be willing to let it go?

"Yes, such a good thing should let more people see its glory."

"Lao Su, are you taking my job? You clearly agreed that I would frame it. Is your craftsmanship as good as mine?"

"What a joke! My skills are worse than yours? Where do you get your confidence?"

"Xuanxuan, if it is to be exhibited, it should be placed in our provincial museum. We are our own people!"

"Shameless old thief, shut up!"



Then soon, a quarrel broke out, and even Mayor Chen on the side looked helpless.

Those who didn't know better thought it was a group of old naughty boys robbing things.

"The exhibition is fine, but I want to show this calligraphy in the movie and use it as a prop."

Li Zixuan said.

After spending so much money to buy it, I naturally want to make the best use of it.

Putting something worth 100 million US dollars as a prop in a movie will become another publicity point!

"Using it as a prop? There is a lot of traffic on the set, so it won't get damaged, right?"

"Be careful, this is Li Bai's only calligraphy treasure, so you must protect it!"

Everyone was worried, it was such a waste of natural resources!

However, the things belong to others, so they can only worry about it.

"I'm free recently, how about I go visit the studio? Movies are also a form of cultural expression. I haven't seen how they are filmed, which is embarrassing to say!"

Su Boqun suddenly stood up and said.

"Let's go together. Director Li, you won't refuse, right?"

"Is there any role for me to make a cameo? I think my bookish temperament will definitely add luster to the movie."

"Bah! How shameless!"



When the living room became lively again, everyone's emotions were aroused and they wanted to visit Li Zixuan's crew.

"Of course there is no problem. Everyone is welcome to visit. In addition, I want to make it clear that I can take the calligraphy to you for exhibition. Everyone here is a highly respected person. However, I have to ask someone from the Ministry of Culture to guarantee that it will be intact when the time comes.

If it's genuine, send it back to me."

Li Zixuan had no intention of donating such a calligraphy treasure to the country.

He believed that these masters were all moral people, but once the calligraphy treasure left his hands, it was inevitable that some people would not have his mind on it.

"That's no problem. I'll find someone to vouch for you. Is the Minister of Culture enough?"

Su Boqun waved his hand and said that he didn't think Li Zixuan's request was too much.

It is already a huge favor to be able to lend them such precious calligraphy for exhibition. This trip to Yangcheng has been fruitful.

"Xuanxuan! After the exhibition in the Palace Museum is over, remember to put it on display in a museum in our own province for a while."

Zhao Qingquan, director of the Lingnan Provincial Museum, said carefully.

"Old Zhao, are you too ungrateful? Don't you know how to line up?"

The others immediately disagreed. Lao Zhao is such a thief. Why didn't they think of it?

"We still have to spend a few months to restore and frame it, so how about putting it on display in the Palace Museum for a year?"

Su Boqun spoke again.

"No, I don't agree!"

Zhao Qingquan immediately expressed his opposition.

If he stays in the north for a year, he has to wait until the Year of the Monkey and the Moon of the Horse?

"Then let's exhibit in the Forbidden City for one year, and then in our province for one year! Other masters who want to visit can go north or south."

Li Zixuan agreed and said that he would be happy if someone helped him repair and frame the calligraphy treasures, which would save him a lot of trouble.

However, he didn't want Mo Bao to change hands too many times, as it would be prone to accidents.

He said this, and others stopped saying anything. This was generous enough, and the result was better than they expected.

"By the way, I wrote a poem for the movie. I wonder which calligrapher can help me write it? It would be best to pair it with a painting."

Li Zixuan said again, this is all a publicity stunt, how could you miss it?

"The poem you wrote? I'm not good at calligraphy. Let's find Lao Qin. He is the curator of the Sioux City Museum, and Lao Wu from Sichuan Province. He is a master of traditional Chinese painting. I haven't seen them collaborate for a long time. I don't know what you want.

What's the request?"

Su Boqun said.

"I want two. One is a decoration hanging on the wall, and the other is a movie prop with a portrait of the heroine, Tang Ziyan, on it."

Li Zixuan said, originally he could have done it himself, but now that there is a ready-made master, why not?

From now on, this will be a promotional point for the movie!

"I am a master of calligraphy and painting, and my painting is first-rate. Who dares to compete with me? I will do it all by myself!"

Zhao Qingquan, director of the Lingnan Provincial Museum, said with a big wave of his hand.

Li Zixuan agreed to put the calligraphy treasures on display at his place, so of course he would reciprocate the favor.
To be continued...
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