Old Jiang, How Are These Characters?

"Mr. Lin, the seller has agreed to sell to you. Would it be alright to arrange for you to meet tomorrow and sign the contract? The entire purchase and ownership transfer process will take about a week."

The young real estate agent called Lin Chen.

"I have no problem with that."

"Mr. Lin, then let's meet at the office at nine tomorrow morning."

Before they knew it, the next day arrived.

Lin Xiaoqian's cough had improved greatly, and it was no longer a serious issue. Lin Chen's medical skills had also made considerable progress the night before.

The total duration of his medical skill enhancement had reached three hours.

In thirty hours, he could become a medical grandmaster. With three hours... he was already on par with many old Chinese medicine doctors.

Lin Xiaoqian only had a minor cold, so treating her was easy.

"Dad, where are we going to play?"

Lin Xiaoqian looked around happily as she asked.

Lin Chen smiled. "Didn't you say you liked our current home, Xiaoqian? Dad is buying it, so we can live here forever from now on."

"Really?"

Lin Xiaoqian's eyes lit up.

"Really."

Lin Chen said indulgently.

Lin Xiaoqian asked expectantly, "Will Mom come live with us? I want to live with Dad and Mom together, okay?"

"Of course that would be nice."

"But Mom won't be moving in for now. She's very busy with work at her company, and it's more convenient for her to stay over there."

Lin Chen said.

As they chatted, Lin Chen arrived at the office outside the residential complex.

"Mr. Lin, this is Manager Tan."

"Manager Tan, this is Mr. Lin and his daughter."

The young real estate agent introduced them.

The owner, Manager Tan, extended his hand with a smile. "Mr. Lin, pleased to meet you. You really are young and accomplished. To be able to afford a house worth over ten million at your age is impressive."

"You flatter me, Manager Tan."

Lin Chen said with a smile.

The two sides had already settled everything beforehand, and there were no unexpected complications. They signed the contract amicably.

Although the ownership had not yet been transferred after the contract was signed, the house basically belonged to Lin Chen now.

That morning, Lin Chen worked with the agent to handle some paperwork. The remaining matters were mainly the agent's responsibility.

Childlike Heart Network headquarters.

"Old Chen, you have a package here. Huh... Old Chen, this package was sent by Lin Yu."

An editor entered the office carrying a parcel.

"Give it to me."

Chen Xinhan hurriedly said.

He took the parcel and carefully opened it.

"Old Chen, what is it? Why are you being so careful?"

Chen Xinhan said, "How could I not be careful? Someone paid three hundred thousand for what's inside. Stay a little farther away. If you damage it, you'll have to compensate for it."

The editors promptly moved back a little upon hearing that.

Chen Xinhan took out the drawing tube from the package. Seeing that it was protected by the tube, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After opening the tube, Chen Xinhan took out the calligraphy Lin Chen had written.

"Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection."

"Lin Yu wrote this?"

They examined it closely.

However, only one of them had enough skill to appreciate its charm. The others could only admire the surface.

"This—"

Chen Xinhan was stunned.

Lin Chen's signature had been written with a signature pen, while this had been written with a writing brush. Moreover, Lin Chen had been even more serious when writing this.

Chen Xinhan knew how to appreciate calligraphy, and it shocked him deeply.

That signature wasn't Lin Yu's limit. The calligraphic standard displayed in this copybook is even higher.

Chen Xinhan thought to himself.

"Old Chen, what do you think?"

"Your calligraphy is far better than mine. Tell us."

An old editor beside Chen Xinhan asked.

After considering it, Chen Xinhan said, "In all of China today, there are definitely no more than three people whose calligraphy surpasses this."

"I won't talk to you guys anymore. I need to go out."

Chen Xinhan carefully rolled it back up and put it away.

An hour later, Chen Xinhan arrived at Jiang Xuesong's villa.

"Old Jiang, this contains the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection written by Lin Yu. I was afraid the package might have been switched, so I took a look before coming."

Chen Xinhan said.

Jiang Xuesong's eyes lit up.

He put on his reading glasses and a pair of white gloves before slowly taking out the piece.

When he spread out the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection written by Lin Chen, Jiang Xuesong's eyes widened and his breathing became slightly rapid.

One minute, two minutes...

Chen Xinhan waited beside him for a full hour as Jiang Xuesong examined every single character carefully.

"Hah!"

Jiang Xuesong straightened up and let out a long breath.

"Old Jiang, how is it?"

Chen Xinhan hurriedly supported Jiang Xuesong.

Jiang Xuesong's eyes were slightly moist as he said, "Calligraphy is a treasure of China, but it has been declining year by year. We have failed to live up to expectations, far inferior to the ancients."

"I feared that Chinese calligraphy would decline from this point onward, but now I know it will not."

"We may not be capable, but someone still is."

Chen Xinhan said, "Elder Jiang, I can tell this is even better than the earlier signature, but I simply lack the ability to see exactly how much better it is."

Jiang Xuesong took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes. "This work is not much inferior to the true Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection."

"Once it has been tempered by time, it will become a priceless treasure."

Chen Xinhan swallowed.

It was that strong?

He suddenly wanted to call Lin Chen and buy a piece himself.

As editor-in-chief, he could still afford three hundred thousand.

"Little Chen, three hundred thousand for a piece was too little. I think this calligraphy is worth at least five hundred thousand."

"I'll transfer another seven hundred thousand to you. Two hundred thousand will make up the difference, and the other five hundred thousand will be for another piece of calligraphy."

Jiang Xuesong said.

Chen Xinhan nodded and called Lin Chen. "Big shot Lin Yu, Old Jiang received the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection you wrote. He says he wants to give you another two hundred thousand."

"He also wants to spend five hundred thousand to buy another piece."

"I'd like to buy one too."

Lin Chen was surprised. They wanted to give him another two hundred thousand?

"Editor-in-Chief Chen, please tell Old Jiang that the sale has already been completed. There's no need for him to make up another two hundred thousand."

"Also, I'm not short of money anymore, so I won't be selling calligraphy again."

Lin Chen said.

He did not intend to sell his paintings, and the same went for his calligraphy. He liked pocket money, but taking good care of Lin Xiaoqian was more important right now.

Fame... that can wait until later.

"Big shot Lin Yu, you're not selling anymore?"

Chen Xinhan was taken aback.

Lin Chen said, "I was in a hurry to buy a house before. Now that I've bought one, I have enough money to spend."

"Sorry, Editor-in-Chief Chen."

Chen Xinhan said regretfully, "All right, then. Big shot Lin Yu, I won't disturb you any longer. Go ahead and get busy."

"Old Jiang, Lin Yu said there's no need to give him more money. Also, he isn't short of money for the time being and doesn't want to sell any more of his work."

Chen Xinhan sighed softly.

Jiang Xuesong nodded. "Money is merely a worldly possession. A master like him would not be swayed by it. I only reached his level at the age of seventy."

"What a shame."

Chen Xinhan said, "Old Jiang, you're already incredibly impressive. I probably won't be able to reach that level in my entire life."

"Little Chen, Master Lin Yu didn't say this couldn't be displayed, did he?"

Jiang Xuesong asked.

Chen Xinhan shook his head. "No."

"He sold it to you, so you should be free to handle it as you wish."

Jiang Xuesong said, "I plan to invite some people to come and appreciate it. That won't affect Master Lin Yu, will it?"

Chen Xinhan looked toward the signature at the end.

"I'll cover that when the time comes."

Jiang Xuesong said.

Chen Xinhan smiled. "Then there won't be a problem."

"We're keeping Big Shot Lin Yu's identity confidential. Even I don't know his exact home address."