“Xiao Yu, our Calligraphers Association plans to hold a large-scale national touring exhibition of calligraphy and painting. I came this time hoping you could provide a few works for the exhibition. Of course, we won't let you work for free; we can give you 30% of the exhibition ticket revenue. What do you think? Don't worry, we will definitely ensure the safety of your works! Additionally, if you have works you wish to sell, this exhibition is also an excellent opportunity, as there are many people outside eagerly wanting to collect your works.”
Li Fengshan was of the same generation as Jiang Hua, and it wasn't his first private meeting with Su Yu, so he spoke without much formality, directly stating his purpose.
Moreover, in his opinion, this exhibition of calligraphy and painting hosted by the Calligraphers Association was a rare publicity opportunity. Su Yu's works should be witnessed by more people, not just exist online and in people's legends.
After all, some excellent works cannot be fully displayed through a few photos alone; they must be appreciated up close.
Since Su Yu was right in front of him, he seized the opportunity and immediately proposed this idea.
If Su Yu didn't agree, he would have to pester Jiang Hua, as Jiang Hua also had many of Su Yu's works.
Su Yu pondered for a moment and did not refuse.
He knew in his heart that this was a good opportunity to enhance his prestige in the field of calligraphy and painting.
Currently, in music, TV dramas, variety shows, and other areas, his prestige has almost reached its maximum value; it's time to delve deeper into the field of calligraphy and painting.
“Elder Li, when will the touring exhibition begin?” Su Yu asked.
“The Yanjing Station opens on January 23rd. The duration of each station will depend on ticket sales, ranging from one week to one month. There are a total of ten cities participating this time, and the entire cycle will take about a year. So, have you decided to participate in the exhibition with your works?”
Upon hearing Su Yu inquire about the time, Li Fengshan instantly became excited, his gaze fixed on Su Yu, filled with anticipation.
“The timing is quite ample. How about this: besides some non-saleable items participating in the exhibition, I will take out one work for a silent auction at each station! The proceeds from the silent auction, as well as 30% of the ticket revenue, will all be donated to Han Zhuoma’s charity fund. Elder Li, can this be arranged?”
Su Yu's answer stunned everyone present.
They were well aware of the value of Su Yu's works. Ten cities, ten works—they couldn't even imagine how many chinese yuan would be raised.
But Su Yu actually intended to donate all of this undoubtedly substantial income?
Are young people today so broad-minded?
Or does Su Yu simply not know the true value of his calligraphy and painting works?
A silent auction means that bidders submit their sealed bids to the auctioneer, and bids are opened simultaneously at a specified time, with the highest bidder winning.
Typically, those who want to buy a work directly leave their psychological price, and the highest bidder wins, which is very fair.
“Are you sure you're donating it all?” Before Jiang Hua and Jiang Yu could speak, Li Fengshan, with a face full of doubt, confirmed with Su Yu again.
“That's right, all profits remaining after taxes will be donated. I'm not short of money now, and I don't want to make money this way,” Su Yu nodded affirmatively, his tone firm.
His remark, “I'm not short of money,” immediately silenced Li Fengshan.
Indeed, this young man has made a fortune in the film and television and music fields; he really isn't short of money.
“Alright then! I will supervise this matter throughout; you can rest assured! I will definitely not let anyone exploit loopholes!” Li Fengshan nodded heavily, and after making his promise, he hurriedly got up to leave.
He also had to quickly inform the other members of the Calligraphers Association about this matter.
This time, he not only successfully invited Su Yu to participate in the exhibition but also got Su Yu to agree to charity sales of his works. For such a big matter, he had to publicize it quickly and also seek official support.
Watching Li Fengshan leave in a flurry, Jiang Hua shook his head helplessly. His old friend's temperament was as impatient as ever.
However, since Li Fengshan had agreed to this matter, he would definitely try every means to do it well. Jiang Hua knew this better than anyone, so there was no need to mention it further to Su Yu.
Instead, his gaze towards Su Yu became increasingly benevolent.
This child truly knows how to give back to society! He has already donated so much of the money earned in the music and film industries, and this time he even wants to continue doing charity. Is he planning to give back every penny he earns to society?
The outside world might not know that Su Yu has been silently donating to charity, but as family, they were well aware of it.
However, Jiang Hua and the others did not try to stop him; after all, the money was earned by Su Yu's own ability, and how he chose to dispose of it was naturally his own business.
In the afternoon, Han Jiangxue and Han Jianhua also came to the courtyard for dinner.
At the dinner table, Jiang Yu recounted today's events in detail to the father and daughter.
Han Jiangxue was the most aware of how much money Su Yu had donated during this period, so she was already accustomed to it and didn't find anything amiss.
She was curious about what kind of works Su Yu would exhibit and whether he would be too tired during the creative process.
As for Han Jianhua, he had already secretly decided to buy Su Yu's exhibited work at the Yanjing Station.
His son-in-law wanted to do charity, and he would certainly fully support it, but he also truly adored Su Yu's works and wanted to acquire them.
After returning from the courtyard, just as Su Yu stepped through his front door, his phone suddenly rang. The caller ID showed Chief Editor Wu Yue of the Shengshi Fenghua Website.
In fact, even if Wu Yue hadn't called, Su Yu was already planning to contact him to discuss matters related to his next novel.
At this point, nearly half a year had passed since the release of the heaven sword and dragon saber.
According to Su Yu's creative rhythm of two works a year, it was indeed time to start preparing the first novel for the beginning of 2014.
Su Yu already had quite a few completed novels in hand, including two wuxia novels: ""xiao ao jianghu"" and demi-gods and semi-devils.
These two works were rewards he received for completing lifespan tasks five and six, and he had already typed them out word for word on his computer.
However, Su Yu was currently struggling with whether to continue the wuxia novel style or try a temporary transformation, venturing into the fairytale genre.
After all, he had also accumulated a lot of wonderful fairytale material.
But Wu Yue, on the other hand, was undoubtedly eagerly awaiting Su Yu to continue publishing wuxia novels.
After all, the book friends had been waiting for half a year, and if Su Yu suddenly changed to publish a fairytale, the huge psychological gap would be imaginable.
Therefore, even if Su Yu had the idea of creating a fairytale, he would have to lay the groundwork in advance to give readers a buffer.
After much deliberation, Su Yu finally sent demi-gods and semi-devils to Wu Yue.
From the timeline of the story's occurrence, the background of demi-gods and semi-devils predates the legend of the condor heroes trilogy, and there are also intricate connections in some martial arts and sect settings.
Although it no longer tells the same story, and the protagonists have become three, the excitement of this wuxia novel is definitely above that of the legend of the condor heroes trilogy.