January 23rd was a momentous day: the Calligraphers Association's national calligraphy and painting Touring Exhibition grandly opened, and simultaneously, after a month-long run, "the truman show" officially ended its theatrical run.
Ultimately, "the truman show" achieved a remarkable box office success of 2.415 billion chinese yuan in the Chinese region, successfully breaking the 2.3 billion box office record held by "monkey king: hero is back." This box office data includes mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Moreover, it garnered a staggering 3 billion chinese yuan in the overseas market, a feat that can only be described as a miracle in Chinese film history.
With a global box office of over 800 million US dollars, "the truman show" successfully entered the top 40 of the Blue Star global box office chart, ranking 37th.
Similarly, "monkey king: hero is back," with a box office of over 400 million US dollars, also entered the top 90 of the Blue Star global box office chart, ranking 88th.
Although the industry had already predicted such achievements a few days prior, when it all truly became a reality, the domestic film industry still welcomed a predictable celebration.
In the eyes of many, the environment of the domestic film market is getting better and better, with more and more people willing to go to the cinema. The box office ceiling for a single film has been raised to 2.4 billion, and this is clearly not the end, but merely a brand new beginning.
Just as Chinese filmmakers were immersed in joy, eagerly anticipating when Tianxing Entertainment would host a celebration banquet, the national Touring Exhibition organized by the Chinese Calligraphers Association was also proceeding in an orderly manner.
As it was winter vacation, in addition to numerous netizens who came admiringly and true lovers of calligraphy and painting, the largest number of attendees on the first day were surprisingly students.
Looking at the long queues outside the museum, Li Fengshan was filled with emotion.
All tickets for the first week at Yanjing Station had already sold out; he truly hadn't expected this exhibition to be so popular.
However, to provide a better viewing experience for the audience, the organizers could only implement crowd control measures.
He could only silently hope that those in line would stay warm and not get cold.
For the wealthy individuals who came to the exhibition on the first day, their goal was singular: the legendary works of Su Yu.
This time, Su Yu meticulously prepared ten works for the calligraphy and painting exhibition, including both exquisite calligraphy and moving paintings.
One of these ten calligraphy and painting works would be secretly auctioned off at each stop, but even if auctioned, it would continue to be exhibited until the entire exhibition concluded, only then being handed over to the successful bidder.
Though somewhat reluctant, the wealthy individuals could only grudgingly accept this. Moreover, this secret auction of Su Yu's works was also linked to charity, and these affluent individuals did not mind contributing to charity and enhancing their reputation while acquiring their desired paintings.
After all, no one wants to be labeled as "rich but unkind."
Therefore, when bidding in the secret auction, they were not stingy at all, but because they did not know the bids of others, they inevitably felt a little uneasy.
After all, they truly loved Su Yu's works very much.
Among the ten meticulously prepared and exhibited works by Su Yu, the one participating in the secret auction today at Yanjing Station was a magnificent painting—"a panorama of rivers and mountains."
This painting is not a copy of a traditional masterpiece, but rather a creation by Su Yu, painted with his unique artistic sensibility and boundless imagination.
As the scroll slowly unfurls, a sense of grandeur washes over the viewer, as if an invisible force pulls them into the vast and boundless landscape, instantly broadening their mind and captivating their spirit, with all worries and fatigue cast aside.
Although the exhibition hall was filled with countless dazzling works, it was undeniable that the vast majority of visitors came specifically for Su Yu's creations.
As soon as "a panorama of rivers and mountains" was unveiled, it immediately drew everyone's gaze like a magnet, causing countless people to stand and gaze, unwilling to leave for a long time.
For those wealthy individuals who specifically came with the intention of collecting Su Yu's works, although they did not yet know the appearance of the subsequent nine pieces, this first piece, "a panorama of rivers and mountains," alone had already made them determined to acquire it at all costs.
With excited hearts, they left what they considered reasonable and winning bids, then reluctantly moved on to admire the subsequent works.
However, when their eyes fell upon the subsequent masterpieces, they were all instantly stunned, and an uncontrollable urge surged within them—every single piece moved them deeply, making them wish they could collect them all.
Unfortunately, only "a panorama of rivers and mountains" was being secretly auctioned at this Yanjing Station.
The second work, "six shrimp painting," gracefully entered everyone's view, like a nimble dancer.
As the name suggests, the painting depicts a group of lifelike shrimp.
These shrimp seem to have been given life, freely swimming on the rice paper, every detail so vivid that one might momentarily believe they are not mere painted figures, but on the verge of breaking free from the canvas. The simple strokes create such stunning visual effects, making one marvel at Su Yu's exquisite painting skills.
Following closely was "One Hundred Horses Painting," though named "One Hundred Horses," only about a dozen horses were clearly visible in the painting.
However, this did not diminish the impactful power of this work.
The horses in the painting are agile, each with a unique running posture, some neighing with heads held high, others galloping furiously. Each horse seems to contain endless power, making one feel as if they could break free from the confines of the painting at any moment and gallop into the real world. Its artistic appeal is no less than that of the previous "six shrimp painting."
After "One Hundred Horses Painting," a painting titled "A Myriad Miles of Soaring Ambition" came into view, depicting a great roc spreading its wings and soaring high, with extraordinary momentum.
For many businessmen, the auspicious meaning embedded in this painting—a roc spreading its wings, symbolizing a bright future—is undoubtedly the best blessing, and thus it is deeply loved by them.
Unfortunately, the exhibition stipulates that each person only has one hour of viewing time, which is far too short for visitors who are obsessed with Su Yu's works. They wish they could linger and appreciate each piece for an hour, and the time limit leaves them feeling deeply regretful.
Everyone initially thought that the first four works were the pinnacle of Su Yu's contributions to this exhibition. However, the subsequent works repeatedly shattered their perceptions, bringing even stronger visual and spiritual impact.
The fifth work, "Viewing Lushan Waterfall," cleverly integrates painting and poetry. In the painting, the Lushan Waterfall cascades down like a Milky Way, flowing powerfully.
And paired with that well-known ancient poem.
The sun shines on Incense Burner Peak, from which purple smoke rises; from afar, the waterfall hangs like a river before us.
It plunges three thousand feet, as if the Milky Way has fallen from the ninth heaven.
It even more vividly displays the charm of the Lushan Waterfall, making viewers feel as if they are truly there, experiencing the mist and the majestic grandeur.
Seeing this work, everyone finally realized Su Yu's profound attainments in calligraphy and ancient poetry creation, and the shock in their hearts was inexpressible.
With their still unsettled excitement, everyone turned their gaze to the sixth work—"Spring Outing to Qiantang Lake."
In the painting, the spring scenery of West Lake is enchanting and picturesque. The lake water ripples, early orioles vie for warmth, new swallows peck at mud, wildflowers are captivating, and shallow grass covers hooves, a vibrant scene full of life.
