Chapter 19 Superfluous
Mr. Han was all smiles.
He is not a vain person, but when he sees the envious expressions on everyone's faces, he still feels a little proud.
He took great pains to get this authentic work of Master Yunlu.
Now it seems worth it.
"The name of this work is "Eagle Perched on a Tree". What do you think after reading it?" asked Mr. Han with a smile.
Someone immediately responded: "This painting follows the simple style of Master Yunlu, with distinct features. With only a few strokes, one can tell at a glance that this is an eagle and this is a tree."
Old Han nodded: "Most paintings only focus on the form but lose the spirit, but Master Yunlu's works have both form and spirit, which is why it is difficult for ordinary people to imitate."
Everyone agreed.
Then several more people expressed their opinions.
Zhu Rong also thought for a moment and then said: "I think this painting actually reflects Master Yunlu's state of mind."
"Oh? Why do you say that?"
Everyone became interested.
Zhu Rong cleared his throat and said:
"Look at this tree. Although it is not described in many words, it seems to be a shadow, representing the current predicament."
"Look at this eagle again. It looks like it is perching on a tree, but in fact, it is expressing a sense of helplessness."
"Is there any eagle that doesn't want to fly high? But it has no choice, so it is forced to land on the treetops. This is a kind of helplessness."
"Then, here comes the key point. There is a red mark on the eagle's head, which forms a sharp contrast with the gray tone of the entire painting. What does it mean?"
"It means that the eagle is unwilling to give up and is eager to fly into the blue sky again."
"So my final conclusion is that this painting reflects Master Yunlu's current situation. This should be a work created during the low point of Master Yunlu's life."
After Zhu Rong finished his speech, the audience was silent for a moment, followed by warm applause.
The explanation was very thorough.
It's simply the worm in Master Yunlu's stomach!
Old Han also praised you highly, saying: "If Master Yunlu heard your analysis, he would definitely regard you as a close friend."
Then he looked at Zhu Hongyuan again and said with a smile: "Old Zhu, your son is really better than you!"
Zhu Hongyuan said proudly: "Haha, I've said long ago that this kid has a bright future. It's because I've cultivated him well. I've instilled a lot of calligraphy and painting knowledge in him since he was a child."
He is really not humble at all.
There were constant exclamations of praise all around, and even Lu Yun couldn't help but applaud Zhu Rong.
I didn't think about so many things when I drew this picture myself, but you managed to analyze them all. You're really talented.
Zhu Rong couldn't help but smile proudly as he listened to the praises from the seniors around him. He suddenly glanced at Liu Yan'er and said, "I wonder what Miss Liu thinks of this painting?"
From the moment Liu Yan'er entered the door, Zhu Rong showed hostility because he felt that Liu Yan'er was not worthy of being here at all.
A prostitute knows nothing about calligraphy and painting.
Zhu Rong asked the question deliberately because he wanted to see Liu Yaner make a fool of herself.
Everyone's eyes instantly shifted to Liu Yan'er.
Old Han smiled and encouraged: "It's okay, Miss Liu. There are a thousand Hamlets for a thousand readers. It's okay to express your feelings. Let's communicate with each other."
Liu Yan'er nodded and said, "I am also a loyal fan of Master Yunlu, so I am very happy to see this painting today. This painting is indeed in Master Yunlu's usual style..."
"Don't talk nonsense, just get to the point."
Zhu Rong interrupted impatiently: "What style of painting? Someone has already talked about it before, there is no need for you to repeat it."
"Don't be anxious, Xiao Zhu. Let Miss Liu finish speaking first!" said Old Han.
Because Zhu Rong performed well just now, Mr. Han had a good impression of him, so he directly called him Xiao Zhu.
Even though Zhu Rong's interruption was very impolite, Mr. Han did not scold him.
Liu Yan'er frowned, but continued what she had just said: "This painting of Eagle Perched on a Tree is excellent overall, but I think that red mark is a flaw."
Liu Yaner expressed her thoughts.
She also felt strange. It was obviously a perfect painting, so why did Master Yunlu add another stroke to make it more complicated?
This is not like Master Yunlu's usual style at all.
When Lu Yun heard this, a smile appeared on his lips.
Sister Yan'er still understands herself!
Because the red mark was not painted on at all, but was the juice that accidentally dripped on it when I was eating red berries.
However, when the people around heard this, their faces changed drastically.
Zhu Hongyuan scolded loudly: "You are simply talking nonsense. Master Yunlu's works cannot possibly have any unnecessary words."
Many people also expressed their dissatisfaction.
Master Yunlu is their idol and they will never allow anyone to slander him.
This woman actually dared to say that Master Yunlu was adding unnecessary details. Isn't she asking for trouble?
Zhu Rong sneered, "I've said it before, how could a woman like this possibly understand painting? Inviting her here would simply ruin our fun."
Mr. Han also looked displeased.
Although he said that he wanted everyone to express their opinions, what he really wanted to hear was praise from different perspectives, not criticism.
Liu Yaner's comments made Old Han very unhappy, and he didn't even look at her well afterwards.
Liu Yan'er naturally noticed the change in Mr. Han's attitude and was filled with disappointment.
I thought it was really an exchange meeting for calligraphy and painting enthusiasts, but I didn't expect it to be full of a bunch of flatterers, even Mr. Han was no exception.
You shouldn't have come tonight.
Liu Yan'er wanted to leave immediately, but Lu Yun pulled her back and said, "Wait a little longer."
Lu Yun has never been one to suffer losses. How could he be willing to leave when these people dared to bully Sister Yan'er like this?
It seems that it is time to reveal the identity of Master Yunlu.
Just as Lu Yun was thinking about how to reveal his identity, the next scene made him change his mind.