Chapter 398

The next day was April 30th. Su Xinghui went to see Qu Ziqing during the day. Qu Ziqing was very happy to see him. He said that Su Xinghui's bamboo forest painting had been recommended to participate in this calligraphy and painting exhibition and would be exhibited as a group of paintings together with the works of Chen Hanxiu and others depicting Meng Hu Ling.

Qu Ziqing told Su Xinghui to be prepared, as someone would likely ask about his painting the next day, especially reporters. He told Su Xinghui to think about how to introduce Meng Hu Ling.

Su Xinghui heard that there was more to his words, so he asked him what was going on. Qu Ziqing smiled and said he had found several familiar reporters and asked them to take more photos of the paintings related to Meng Hu Ling and report more on content related to Meng Hu Ling.

Among them were the official newspapers of the Hudong Provincial Committee of the CPPCC, because Qu Ziqing was a member of the Provincial Committee of the CPPCC and had relatively great influence in the CPPCC. In addition, there were several newspapers and periodicals in the calligraphy and painting circle.

For Qu Ziqing's sincere kindness, Su Xinghui was very grateful. He expressed his gratitude to Qu Ziqing, and Qu Ziqing smiled and said you're welcome. Since they were friends, he should also do his best to help Su Xinghui.

Su Xinghui treated Qu Ziqing to a meal at noon as a token of gratitude. In the afternoon, he cooked another meal at the Lu family. The main dish was a simplified version of 'Boiled Cabbage in Clear Soup'. Although it was a simplified version, it took a lot of effort.

He bought an old hen, stewed it with pork ribs for three hours, used pork mince to absorb impurities from the stewed soup until it became clear and bright, and then used it to rinse the cabbage hearts with small holes.

Lu Xiaoya witnessed the whole process of Su Xinghui making this dish. When eating this dish, she shook her head and said, "Forget it, I'll just eat it once in my life. It's delicious, but it's too troublesome."

Lu Zhenghong picked up a cabbage heart for his mother, picked up another one for himself, put it in his mouth, and chewed it. He said contentedly, "Delicious, what Xinghui made is still relatively authentic. Did you learn it, Xiaoya?"

Lu Xiaoya said, "No matter how delicious it is, I won't learn to make it in the future. It's too much effort. I'd rather cook some dishes that don't take much effort."

Lu Zhenghong said, "Your statement is wrong. Have you heard a saying? 'Governing a large country is like cooking a small fish.' Some dishes need to be stir-fried over high heat, but some dishes need to be simmered over low heat. You have to grasp the heat well and have enough patience. I think Xinghui does very well in this regard."

Listening to Lu Zhenghong's words, Su Xinghui was lost in thought. Yes, 'Governing a large country is like cooking a small fish.' Lu Zhenghong was pointing out his own governance methods. Like this time cleaning up Shan Guozhi and his lot, wasn't Lu Zhenghong equivalent to making a dish that required effort? After all the preparation work was in place, he used thunderous means to strike a fatal blow.

It seems Lu Zhenghong is also a good chef! Thinking of this, Su Xinghui couldn't help but smile knowingly at Lu Zhenghong.

Seeing Su Xinghui understand, Lu Zhenghong also smiled gratifiedly.

That night, Su Xinghui went to Professor Qin Jie's house and brought some things to visit his teacher and teacher's wife. Professor Qin Jie told him that he was also going to see the calligraphy and painting exhibition the next day, as this was a grand event in the calligraphy and painting circle of Hudong Province. Su Xinghui then made an appointment to see Professor Qin the next day.

On May 1st, International Labor Day, Su Xinghui got up early from his room at the Provincial Party Committee guesthouse. After exercising, he went to the Provincial Party Committee compound to pick up Lu Xiaoya, and they went to the Provincial Painting Academy together.

A large banner had already been hung at the gate of the Provincial Painting Academy - "Warmly Celebrate the Opening of the First Hudong Province Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition on the Achievements of Reform and Opening Up and Economic Construction." Next to it were many congratulatory banners from various units, including the Provincial Party Committee, Provincial Government, Provincial People's Congress, Provincial Committee of the CPPCC, and other units, and many flower baskets were placed.

This battle array was enough to prove the importance of this calligraphy and painting exhibition.

Many people had already arrived at the scene, waiting outside the door. Many of them were reporters, and some photography reporters were taking pictures of the banner at the gate and the banners on both sides.

Su Xinghui saw Jiang Chaoyang at a glance and shouted, "Senior Brother Jiang."

Jiang Chaoyang turned his head, saw Su Xinghui, and walked toward him.

When Jiang Chaoyang walked closer, Su Xinghui introduced to Lu Xiaoya, "Xiaoya, this is our Jiangcheng University senior Jiang Chaoyang, who used to work at your 'Hudong Daily' and now works at the 'Jiangcheng City Daily'."

Lu Xiaoya's eyes shot out a light of worship, "So it's Senior Jiang. I am Lu Xiaoya, a graduate of Jiangcheng University, and I am currently an intern reporter at the 'Hudong Daily' agency. I am also here to interview for this calligraphy and painting exhibition today. Senior Jiang is the pride of our Jiangcheng University!"

Jiang Chaoyang was a bit surprised. Could an intern reporter interview such an important activity? However, he didn't write his surprise on his face. Being able to intern at the 'Hudong Daily' and being so heavily used, her background shouldn't be simple.

Jiang Chaoyang smiled warmly, "Junior sister is too kind. I'm just a few years older. In a few years, you will definitely surpass me."

After the few chatted for a few sentences, Su Xinghui heard someone call him, "Little Su!"

He looked back and saw that it was Jian Mingli who had arrived. He shouted "Director Jian", and Jian Mingli walked over and asked with a smile, "Who are these two?"

Su Xinghui introduced the identities of Jiang Chaoyang and Lu Xiaoya to Jian Mingli. Similarly, upon hearing Lu Xiaoya's identity, Jian Mingli was also a bit surprised. Could an intern reporter interview such an important activity? However, she naturally wouldn't show it. She extended her hand and said, "Hello, I am Jian Mingli."

She shook hands with the two separately, and Su Xinghui introduced, "This is our Shangjun County Propaganda Director, who was previously the deputy editor-in-chief of the 'Yulin Daily'."

The identity of Propaganda Director wouldn't make the two care, but the identity of deputy editor-in-chief of the 'Yulin Daily' made the two have to care. This was a senior in the news circle.

Jiang Chaoyang said, "Director Jian, hello, I've heard of your name for a long time!"

Jian Mingli smiled and said, "If we talk about hearing of names for a long time, I've heard of your name, Jiang Chaoyang, for a long time. I have read many of your masterpieces, and you are a talented person I admire! I'll have to trouble you for today's report!"

Jiang Chaoyang said, "How dare I, how dare I, Director Jian is teasing me. As long as I can help, I will definitely do my best."

Jian Mingli nodded to Lu Xiaoya again, "Xiaoya, I'll trouble you too!"

Jian Mingli's extraordinary temperament made Lu Xiaoya have a good impression of her. She nodded and smiled, "Director Jian, don't be polite, I will also do my best."