And also......

Yuan Rui was stunned, groaned, and was silent.

What's there?

Bai Ye was stunned, and he didn't dare to urge, waiting. Fortunately, Yuan Rui didn't let him wait long, so he said: "In this exchange meeting, there is a special guest, if you can, I would like to ask you to make a statue for this guest." ”

"What?"

Bai Ye was stunned.

Don't talk about him, a few people next to him, are also surprised.

Yuan Rui was calm and a little hesitant: "I also know that this request is very presumptuous, but this guest is worth it." ”

"Who?"

Bai Ye frowned.

"A great scholar. ”

In Yuan Rui's eyes, there was a look of respect and admiration.

After thinking about it, he stood up, approached the bookshelf next to his office, pulled one of the books from the pile, and walked back to hand it to Shiraba.

"It's his life. ”

Yuan Rui said seriously: "After you read it, you will understand his greatness." ”

"Uh......"

Bai Ye took it, still a little dazed.

Yuan Rui didn't urge, just smiled: "You take the book back, and after reading it, think about whether to agree to my request." ”

"Oh. ”

Bai Ye nodded blankly.

Not long after, Bai Ye and the others left, and they did not return to Zhonghai, but stayed in a nearby hotel, settled down first, and then studied and discussed the matter.

"Yes, yes. ”

Lu Huaiyong took the lead in expressing his position: "As early as Director Yuan's office, I wanted to persuade you to agree, this is a rare opportunity." ”

He glanced at the book in Bai Ye's hand, "Although this person doesn't seem to be famous, I believe that Director Yuan must be targeted, and there must be deep meaning in doing so." ”

This is the effect of celebrities, Lu Huaiyong firmly believes that with Yuan Rui's identity and status, he will never respect someone for no reason.

When he did so, it shows that there must be merit in that person. If it were him, he would definitely have nothing to say, so he promised to come down first. Even if it turns out that person is scum, it doesn't matter. Anyway, Yuan Rui, who has already curried favor, this is the biggest benefit.

Lu Huaiyong is a businessman, and it is understandable to have this utilitarian heart.

Chen Daqi next to him actually nodded in support: "Bai Ye, you should indeed agree." ”

His reasons are more reliable: "I have also heard of the person that Academician Yuan said. Although he is a foreigner, his feelings and ethics have been separated from his nationality and can rise to the level of a global citizen. ”

"There is no shame in helping him make a statue. ”

Chen Daqi said solemnly: "If you don't want to, then replace me." ”

Bai Ye flipped through the book, read the preface, and said: "It's not that I don't agree, but I'm mainly worried that I won't be able to do it well." In addition, it's not that I'm arrogant, but I can't figure out why he asks me for so many sculptors?"

"Seems to be the same. ”

Chen Daqi felt that it made sense, and immediately looked at Lu Huaiyong.

“…… You're not arrogant. ”

Lu Huaiyong couldn't cry or laugh: "Bai Ye, do you have any misunderstanding about your own reputation and status in the sculpture industry?"

"Huh?"

Bai Ye looked up, dazed.

Lu Huaiyong's expression was very complicated, and he sighed a little embarrassed: "Bai Ye, you have neglected yourself, and your ...... in the industry Fame. ”

"If you want to talk about the technology and experience of sculpture, there are definitely not a few people in the industry who are better than you. But when it comes to the influence of the common people, the people who can compare with you......"

Lu Huaiyong counted, calculated, and said helplessly: "It doesn't seem to be." ”

"Boss Lu, are you trying to kill me?" Bai Ye didn't believe it.

"Really. ”

Lu Huaiyong's expression was very serious: "In the sculpture industry, there are many sculptors, and there are not bad masters, many people make a living from this and make a lot of money." ”

"But...... To put it mildly, a famous sculptor is not as famous as a star on the 18th line. ”

Lu Huaiyong added: "Of course, I'm talking about fame in the eyes of the public. After all, there are really too few audiences who understand sculpture and appreciate sculpture. Someone did a survey, interviewed on the street, and asked a random passer-by who there were more famous sculptors in modern times. ”

Passers-by stayed directly, pondering for a long time, but there was no answer. And this is not an isolated case, but a universal phenomenon. ”

Lu Huaiyong smiled bitterly: "It stands to reason that sculpture is not an unpopular industry, let alone an intangible cultural heritage project that needs to be inherited and protected. On the contrary, the sculpture industry is thriving in modern society, more than before. However, the number of well-known sculptors is becoming scarcer. ”

It's a fact.

Not to mention modern sculptors, even ancient sculptors, there are few people who know them.

Lu Huaiyong continued: "But in the past two years, there have been a little changes...... Well, the source of change is you...... White leaves. ”

"You're out of the circle. ”

Lu Huaiyong said with a smile: "Your identity as a painter and architect has brought you widespread popularity, allowing many people to know your identity as a sculptor, and then inquire about your sculpture works, and then praise ......"

"Your reputation among the public is better than that of many famous masters. Otherwise, why do you think Duan Huan doesn't touch porcelain others, but touches you specifically?"

Lu Huaiyong explained: "In the final analysis, it's not that he knows that it is more cost-effective to rub your popularity and let people outside the circle be familiar with him." ”

"Director Yuan is the same, maybe he didn't realize who you were at first. But I'm sure he's heard your name and, while chatting, identifying who you are. ”

That's why there was this sudden commission. ”

Lu Huaiyong said firmly: "After all, your level is not bad, your reputation is greater, and there is no more suitable candidate than you." ”

"Is that so?"

Bai Ye smiled in surprise, brushed his hair, and said sincerely: "Well, this old man is quite discerning." ”

“……”

Lu Huaiyong was silent, and he was also a little happy: "So...... You said yes?"

"I haven't refused. ”

Bai Ye lowered his head and continued to read: "Don't delay me from researching the materials......"

This is a biography about a scholar in a small country who is committed to peace in the face of turbulent times. He uses his pen as a knife to judge reality, satirize the brutal, arrogant and lascivious upper class characters, sympathize with ordinary people, and focus on the bottom of society......

His articles are sharp and bold, and they can be called a mirror of society. Therefore, this scholar is admired by many people in the world, and everyone admires his moral thoughts, is willing to make friends with him, and even learns from him.

Bai Ye spent two days flipping through the biography three times, and then asked Lu Huaiyong to help collect more and more detailed information. He needs to get to know the character's experience from a different perspective, and then get in touch with the soul......