Chapter 16

Seeing that it was already past eight o'clock, Su Xinghui found a public phone and called Lu Xiaoya’s house. It was Lu Xiaoya who answered. After hearing Su Xinghui’s voice, she said, "You called so early!"

Su Xinghui said, "I didn't wake you up, did I?"

Lu Xiaoya said, "No, no, I rarely sleep in in the morning. Besides, in such hot weather, I can't sleep anyway."

Su Xinghui suddenly didn't know what to say. He had always been clumsy with words when it came to girls. He stammered and asked, "Um, Lu Xiaoya, how did that matter yesterday go?"

Lu Xiaoya wasn't having it, "You only remember the things I asked you to help with, and you don't remember me, right?" ===== CHAPTER 30 =====

Su Xinghui quickly said, "How could that be? Of course I missed you too!"

Hearing Su Xinghui’s clumsy words on the phone, Lu Xiaoya could imagine his embarrassment. She burst out laughing, "Forget it, I won't tease you. I’ll tell you some good news: I showed those things to my mother yesterday. After seeing them, she thought they were very beautiful and felt they could be displayed and sold at her place."

This news made Su Xinghui very happy, "Really? That’s great!"

Lu Xiaoya said, "I’ve already told my mother and asked her to meet you. You can talk to her about this in person. How about this: come to my house for dinner at noon today."

"Go to your house for dinner? Is that convenient?"

"What’s inconvenient about it? You’re my classmate. I’ll give you the address, write it down."

Su Xinghui quickly took out a pen and paper from his backpack and let Lu Xiaoya report the address. After writing it down, he feigned surprise, "Lu Xiaoya, you live in the Provincial Party Committee dormitory?"

Lu Xiaoya said nonchalantly, "Yes, my dad works for the Provincial Party Committee."

Su Xinghui said, "Okay, then I’ll come over at noon."

Being able to eat at Lu Xiaoya’s house, Su Xinghui was naturally willing. Her father was a super potential stock. If he could get to know him, it would be worth it, and if he could leave a good impression on him, it would be like hitting the jackpot.

After hanging up the phone, Su Xinghui thought for a while and called the house of Professor Qin Jie, who taught him ancient Chinese at Jiangcheng University. The phone was answered by Professor Qin Jie himself. He was very happy to hear it was Su Xinghui calling, and hearing that Su Xinghui was in Jiangcheng and prepared to visit him, he was even happier, urging Su Xinghui to come over quickly.

Professor Qin Jie was nearly sixty years old and could be called a leading figure in ancient Chinese in Hudong Province and even the whole country. His attainments in Sinology were very profound. He had always considered Su Xinghui one of his best students. Now that Su Xinghui was coming to see him, he was naturally happy.

Professor Qin Jie had deep connections in Jiangcheng, especially in the education sector. Su Xinghui’s visit this time was not only to see Professor Qin but also to ask Professor Qin to introduce an agricultural expert so he could consult on farming.

Su Xinghui bought some fruit and took the bus to Jiangcheng University. The Hudong Provincial Party Committee was very close to Jiangcheng University, and it took less than ten minutes to walk from the back door of Jiangcheng University, so it was on the way.

Arriving at Jiangcheng University, it was the summer break, and the campus was very quiet. There were few people on the road. Su Xinghui came to the dormitory where Professor Qin Jie lived, went upstairs, and knocked on the door.

It was Professor Qin’s wife who opened the door. She was also a teacher at Jiangcheng University, but now she had retired and was staying at home to take care of Professor Qin’s health.

She naturally knew Su Xinghui. Seeing him come, she was happy and complained, "You came, so you came, why bring anything?"

Su Xinghui said respectfully, "Auntie, I didn't buy much. It’s a token of my heart. Now that I’ve started working and have a salary, it’s only right to buy something to see Teacher and Auntie."

Professor Qin was a bit fat and was very afraid of the heat in summer. At this time, he was only wearing a white sweat shirt and blowing the fan under the ceiling fan. He beckoned to Su Xinghui, "Xinghui, is it hot outside? Come, come over and blow the fan."

Su Xinghui walked over and sat down next to Professor Qin. Auntie wanted to pour him water, but he quickly got up, took the cup from Auntie’s hand, picked up the cup in front of Professor Qin, and poured a glass of water into each cup.

After Su Xinghui sat down, Professor Qin asked, "You’ve been working for nearly a month, right? Is work going smoothly?"

Su Xinghui nodded, "It’s okay, but our place is too poor, so this time I came to Jiangcheng to ask for help."

Professor Qin was very surprised, "What help can I give you in your work?"

Su Xinghui told Professor Qin about Meng Hu Ling Township’s desire to engage in special farming and the need for farming technology, and then said to him, "Can you introduce an expert who studies farming?"

When Professor Qin heard it was this kind of thing, he nodded appreciatively, "Well, not bad. I’m very happy that you can understand the suffering of the old folks and help them get rid of poverty and become rich. I can naturally help you introduce an expert who specializes in farming. You go to the Department of Animal Science at Jiangcheng Agricultural University and look for a Professor Rao Songnian. He is an expert in this field."

Su Xinghui took out a pen and notebook from his backpack and wrote down information such as Professor Rao Songnian of the Department of Animal Science at Jiangcheng Agricultural University.

Professor Qin looked at the words Su Xinghui wrote and asked in surprise, "Xinghui, you’ve only been back for a month, your handwriting seems to be much better than before?"

Su Xinghui’s calligraphy had been learned from his father since he was a child. In fact, his father’s calligraphy was also learned from Yu Maode. Later, Su Xinghui learned a lot from Yu Maode. Although he was young, he had practiced calligraphy for more than ten years and had a solid foundation.

The current Su Xinghui was the soul after rebirth. He had been practicing calligraphy diligently. Therefore, his current calligraphy was actually his forty-year-old self’s. Although the font hadn't changed much and ordinary people couldn't see much difference, in the eyes of a great expert like Professor Qin Jie, there were too many differences.

Su Xinghui’s current calligraphy had countless life experiences, his calligraphy was more rounded and comfortable, and it had a sense of thickness and vicissitudes. In terms of realm, it was more than one realm higher than his calligraphy at the age of twenty-one.

Su Xinghui covered up, "Really? No, right? I feel it’s about the same as before."

Professor Qin shook his head, "No, your calligraphy is very different from before. Let me see."

Su Xinghui had to hand his notebook to Professor Qin.

Professor Qin was also very fond of calligraphy. He looked at the line of words Su Xinghui wrote for a long time, and he was subconsciously writing in the air with his hands, nodding while writing.

Su Xinghui was used to Professor Qin’s temper. He sat quietly and looked at Professor Qin.

After a long time, Professor Qin looked up and said, "No, your calligraphy must have had a sudden enlightenment."

Sudden enlightenment is a Buddhist term, which means suddenly realizing Buddhism in meditation. However, in China, many art categories also have the saying of sudden enlightenment, and calligraphy is no exception.

The great calligrapher Huang Tingjian of the Song Dynasty once had an experience of sudden enlightenment. He once borrowed the *Self-Narrative* by the Tang Dynasty calligrapher Huaisu from his friend Shi Yangxiu. After borrowing it home and copying it for days, he finally "suddenly realized the grass script, and the brush flew."

Professor Qin last saw Su Xinghui more than a month ago, and at that time his calligraphy was obviously much worse than it was now. This phenomenon could only be described as sudden enlightenment. ===== CHAPTER 31 =====