Chapter 364 - One person is Enough! (1/2)

A commotion stirred in the backyard.

Master Wei was bent on having it, while Wu Zeqing did not back down. Although some people were beginning to feel hungry, no one said anything about eating, as they knew something interesting was about to happen. Master Wei was a respectful person of distinction in the world of calligraphy. Although most of his contribution came from the development and expansion of the Calligraphy a.s.sociation, which meant he was on the administration side, his calligraphy skills were still exceptional, and not poor in any way. Everyone knew Wu Zeqing was an amateur calligrapher. She was one of the most outstanding ones, and was not inferior to professionals. However, the chances for Master Wei's victory was higher. However, it was not like Wu Zeqing did not have any chance. It depended on what experts were in her team.

”Then, has everyone agreed?” Master Zhou smiled and asked.

Master Wei said without any pressure, ”I'm fine with it.”

Wu Zeqing smiled gracefully, ”I'm fine with it too.” Then she said to Master Wei, ”Old Master Wei, don't blame me if I bully you as a junior.”

Master Wei did not remain perfunctory, ”Of course not. As for me, I'm afraid you will blame me for stealing a beloved item of yours after I win the auspicious item.”

Many people booed and hissed upon hearing this.

Actually, all the harshness was just lip service. Everyone was just joining in on the fun. What status did Master Wei have? What status did Wu Zeqing have? How could they bear grudges? That would be too petty, so whatever said was just to make the atmosphere be more lively. If there was no sense of compet.i.tion, the atmosphere would remain cold.

A few family members went upstairs and did not enter the backyard. There were so many people in the backyard that there was no s.p.a.ce, so the family members leaned against the windows to watch in interest.

”Come on!”

”They are going to begin!”

”This will be fun!”

Instantly, everyone's gazes gathered at the backyard.

The splitting of teams began. Everyone choose their own teams.

Master Wei was authoritative in the world of calligraphy and had numerous disciples. He had a wide social circle, so people who had enjoyed his grace naturally chose Master Wei's team. The other older calligraphers were also Master Wei's friends, so there was no other need to mention them. Since Master Wei wanted a gift for his birthday, they would naturally help, so more and more people gathered on Master Wei's side. In contrast, Wu Zeqing's side was quite neglected. She ended up standing there alone without anyone behind her. No one had expected this situation to occur, but it was not a surprise after some careful thinking. Although it was a compet.i.tion where friends.h.i.+p came first, everyone could tell Master Wei truly wanted Master Zhou's calligraphy piece. He was elderly and of high stature. He was also the birthday boy, so who wouldn't give him face? Although Wu Zeqing held a high position, it was in the world of education. Wu Zeqing was not in the forefront in the field of calligraphy, so everyone knew who mattered the most. It was reasonable for them to stand on Master Wei's side. This was the mischief caused by the People's Republic's traditional beliefs. They were in calligraphy and the arts, so what they researched was cla.s.sical culture, so such beliefs were entrenched.

Wu Zeqing did not have any other expression on her face except a faint smile.

A few female family members could not stand idly watching this.

”Hey, what's going on?”

”Why is everyone helping Master Wei?”

”Not even one went to President Wu's team?”

”What's the matter? Isn't this bullying a woman!?”

”President Wu's calligraphy skills are weaker to begin with. Now, with her alone, what's the point of competing. You might as well just gift the auspicious gift to Master Wei.”

”If I knew calligraphy, I would definitely help President Wu!”

”Man, this really isn't appropriate. At least someone should help Big Sis Wu, right? If not, it wouldn't look good. It's just not right!”

People below and above began to murmur.

No one expected Wu Zeqing to definitely win. After all, there was a gap in ability between President Wu and Master Wei, but even if she lost, she shouldn't lose too badly. It had not even begun, and everyone already subconsciously went to Master Wei's team? How could Wu Zeqing compete alone?

Su Na was also fuming. What's the matter. She immediately stared at her father, ”Dad!” She was a member of Peking University, so she naturally sided with Wu Zeqing.

Father Su pretended not to see it and carried on chatting with a friend.

Su Na turned anxious. Heh, with her bad temper, she immediately wanted to stand by President Wu side to show her stance. At least having a bit more strength would not make it look bad. However, after some thought, Su Na stamped her feet angrily and did not go over. There was no other reason. Her attainment in calligraphy was not deep enough. Besides, calligraphy was not just competing in one's writing. Calligraphy was closely intertwined with ancient cla.s.sic culture. They would definitely be drawing lots to get a question like they had in past years. They had to produce a piece of calligraphy according to the topic. This tested their ancient literary knowledge. If one lacked literary knowledge or calligraphy skills, it would just be a loss of face going up. Thinking of how she would not even be able to write anything when facing the question, she would end up s.c.r.e.w.i.n.g things up for Wu Zeqing, so she might as well stay off to the side!

Master Zhou, who had suggested this compet.i.tion, wanted to have some novelty in the compet.i.tion and not like what it was in the past. However, he also never expected to see the current situation. He was momentarily speechless. He gave Wu Zeqing an apologetic glance and helped speak for her, ”I say, everyone here is famous in the calligraphy world. Do you think such a compet.i.tion would be interesting? Are you not going to show your faces even if you win?”

The dozens of calligraphers behind Master Zhou also turned red with embarra.s.sment. Indeed as Master Zhou said, they really did not dare show their faces. Dozens of teachers from the world of calligraphy were going to bully a lone woman, Wu Zeqing? It did not sound good if this was made known. Even if President Wu was not deeply involved in the calligraphy world, she was at least someone famous from the world of education. According to a systematic rank and position of society, Master Zhou and Master Wei were inferior to Wu Zeqing.

However, Master Wei ended up chuckling as he said, ”Little Wu's talent in calligraphy is one of the best I have ever seen. If a bunch of people joined her team, I might not even win. Now this is good. Little Wu, shall I accept the auspicious item? I think let's not compete. Let's go eat.”

Master Zhou rolled his eyes. ”Old Wei, aren't you embarra.s.sed?”