Chapter 56 Water Rain Meng
"Jiangnan Guild Hall?" Wang Zhi asked in surprise. He had heard of this Jiangnan Guild Hall when he was in college. He always yearned for it very much. However, the Jiangnan Guild Hall is a high-end private Guild Hall, and ordinary people are not qualified to enter, and even Wang Zhi is not qualified to do so now.
Let me put it this way, the last time I was in Nanluo, although the Water Moon that Wang Zhi went to was also a private club, it was completely different from the Jiangnan Association. Water Moon was a rich and powerful person who could enter, but the Jiangnan Association was different. It was a gathering place for cultural celebrities in the entire Jiangnan Province. Those who could enter were famous figures in Jiangnan and even the whole country. They were either calligraphers, collectors, or appraisers. In short, they must have great achievements in a certain aspect of the cultural field. You can't have money or status. If you want to enter, you must have real skills. []
The Jiangnan Association was built in the early days of reform and opening up. It was founded by Lin Moyan, the most famous calligrapher at that time, and several friends who were very famous at that time. It attracted many celebrities to go there at the beginning of its establishment and is now even more prosperous and is almost well-known in the upper class of Jiangnan.
Being able to enter the Jiangnan Association is definitely a symbol of identity. This identity is not power or money, but it is the identity that countless wealthy and powerful people want to pursue. However, the Jiangnan Association has had a strict management system since its inception, and the executors are all real celebrities with pride. This has led to many people who want to go to the wrong place to enter the club without any use.
Wang Zhi knew that the current leader of Jiangnan Club was Zhang Yunxiang, a nationally renowned literary master, and vice chairman of the National Writers Association.
"Yes, it's Jiangnan Club. I forgot to tell you that I am one of the members of Jiangnan Club." Jiang Yuanhua said in a very bad mood.
"Haha, I really didn't realize that you can actually enter the Jiangnan Club." Wang Zhi looked up and down at Jiang Yuanhua and said, "But even if you are a member, you are not qualified to bring people in."
"Haha, you don't understand this. Although I am not qualified to bring people in, I am qualified to bring things in. The last time I brought the prescription you wrote when I went there, your beautiful calligraphy shocked a lot of people at that time, so this time they asked me to take you there too." Jiang Yuanhua said with a smile.
"Tsk! I thought you had put in so much effort. It turned out that I was very capable. Old guy, I earned you a lot of face at that time." Wang Zhi quipped with a smile. He and Jiang Yuanhua had already been familiar with each other, so he naturally had no big or small words.
"Uh!" Jiang Yuanhua smiled awkwardly and said, "You are not authentic to say this. I can be considered your recommender no matter how much you say it. Even though you are a thousand-mile horse, you can't do without a man."
"Okay, I know you can always cherish your younger generation." Wang Zhi said with a smile when he saw Jiang Yuanhua's embarrassed expression.
Jiangnan Club is located on the shore of Xizi Lake. It is an ancient garden-style building. It was only 5 pm when Wang Zhi and Jiang Yuanhua came to the club. It was the setting sun. The Jiangnan Club was particularly beautiful under the sunset. At the gate, Jiang Yuanhua showed his membership card and another small red post. In addition to Wang Zhi's name and photo, there were also five or six people's signatures below. This kind of red post is called an invitation letter. Only if the five or more senior members of the Jiangnan Club sign together can it be effective.
Walking into the gate, there is a beautiful path with various strange flowers and plants planted on both sides of the path. Even if Wang Zhi has seen many ancient gardens, he can't help but admire him.
The path leads directly to the Wudaoguan in the club. The five paths of the Wudaoguan are piano, chess, books, flowers, and tea. Everyone inside can drink tea, appreciate flowers, play chess, and listen to the sounds. It can be said that it is a paradise-style leisurely life.
The layout of Wudaoguan is still antique, and the various furniture inside are all of the best sequoia trees, which are of great value. The calligraphy and paintings on the wall are also written by famous artists.
When Wang Zhi and Jiang Yuanhua walked into the Wudao Hall, there were already five middle-aged people in their fifties. What surprised Wang Zhi was that in addition to these five middle-aged people, there was a girl about the same age as him. The girl was wearing a light red dress, a pair of black and white flat low-waist boots under her feet, and a shoulder-length black hair was casually tied behind her head. Her face was not decorated with pink, but she still couldn't stop the charming brilliance. At this time, the girl was standing aside and watching the two people playing chess.
"Haha, old man Jiang is here. The last time I lost to you half a chess piece, I will win back today." Jiang Yuanhua and Wang Zhigang walked in and stood up and smiled.
"I think you won't win again next time. When will you win playing chess with me?" Jiang Yuanhua smiled and laughed, letting Wang Zhi, who was born, say: "Okay, I'll bring you what you are looking forward to today."
"This is the one who writes well with Dr. Wang Zhi and Wang." Hearing Jiang Yuanhua's words, the few people next to him stopped what they were doing and surrounded him.
"I am Wang Zhi. I didn't expect that the usual random graffiti actually caught the eye of several people." Wang Zhi hurried forward and said, "He Jiangmin, the archaeologist of Jiangnan, the other is the famous painter Chang Shuping, and the other is the master of Go. What surprised Wang Zhi was that the person who just said that he had lost to Jiang Yuanhua was actually Yang Yanlong. Unexpectedly, in addition to being proficient in traditional Chinese medicine, Mr. Jiang also had such achievements in Go.
Seeing a few people surrounding him, Jiang Yuanhua solemnly introduced several people to Wang Zhi. The two people Wang Zhi had never seen were Kong Zehui, a great collector in the collection industry in Jiangnan, and the other was the famous critic Zhuge Ran. When he introduced the girl, Jiang Yuanhua smiled unexpectedly and said, "I didn't expect Miss Shui to be here too." As he said that, he looked at Wang Zhi and then introduced him: "Miss Shui is one of the few geniuses in Jiangnan. He was qualified to enter the Jiangnan Association at the age of thirteen. Whether it is calligraphy or chess, Miss Shui is an expert among them. Even though I have been defeated by her many times, I have returned from studying psychology abroad. I believe I am no longer an opponent."
When Wang Zhi heard Jiang Yuanhua say this, he looked at the girl again and was even more surprised. He had never seen Jiang Yuanhua's chess skills before, but it was naturally very extraordinary to be able to beat Yang Yanlong. Unexpectedly, he would lose to this girl.
"Grandpa Jiang is humble. I am lucky to beat you by relying on being able to guess others' thoughts. But you will never forget it." The girl said hurriedly with a smile, her voice turning and pleasant, like a sing of orioles.
"Okay, let's sit down. I came here today and brought a pack of good tea. Everyone should try it first and then take a look at Brother Wang's skills." Chang Shuping greeted with a smile.
"Okay, Lao Chang's collection of tea has always been the best among teas. This time we have a good taste." Zhuge Ran on the side praised, and the few people sat down one by one. Because Wang Zhi and the girl were the youngest, their seats were not far away. After sitting down, the girl looked at Wang Zhi and smiled.
Chang Book Review not only has a good painting, but also a unique tea ceremony. Not long after, a faint fragrance floats up in the room.
"This is the black tea I have collected for 53 years. It can be called the king of black tea. Everyone can try it." Chang Shuping poured a cup for several people.
"Well, the taste is mellow, neither astringent nor bitter, refreshing, and this faint herbal smell is indeed the best in tea." Wang Zhi took a sip and praised.
"Haha, Brother Wang also knows tea." Chang Shuping said unexpectedly.
"Haha, I understand a little. I often say that people who study Chinese medicine do not understand tea are definitely not good Chinese medicine, so they have also studied tea ceremony." Wang Zhi chuckled. Through such a short time of getting along, Wang Zhi had already seen that the few people in front of him were real moral people, and each of them had a good cultivation, so he spoke freely and praised him.
"Okay, that's right. Just based on Brother Wang's idea, you can see that Brother Wang's medical skills are absolutely extraordinary. No wonder he can write such good words." Chang Shuping praised.
"Haha, Mr. Chang praised me very well. I really feel ashamed." Wang Zhi said modestly.
"Haha, Wang Zhi, don't be restrained here. Although our Jiangnan Guild Hall advocates the culture of the ancients, it's better not to promote the humility of the ancients. It's good to be true." Jiang Yuanhua smiled.
"It's okay, it's better for young people to be modest." Yang Yanlong smiled gently and turned his head to look at the girl on the side and suggested: "Can Miss Water play a song? I wish you a happy tea?"
"Okay, since some uncles like it, Yu Meng will be ugly." The girl responded softly and walked to the Guzheng on the side to sit down.
Wang Zhi just saw the Guzheng on one side. Judging from his eyes, this Guzheng has a history of more than 300 years. Unexpectedly, it was put here and people can play it casually. Wang Zhi had heard of Guzheng many times before, but unfortunately there are not many people in this era. He just doesn’t know how this girl’s piano skills are.
ps: The first heroine has finally appeared. I hope everyone likes it. The two of them in the past are just supporting roles. The heroine in Xiaoxiao's works is definitely not just a vase. She will be the biggest helper on the road to success. For the protagonist and for the heroine, everyone will collect, reward, and recommend it.
Chapter completed!