Chapter 5, Master of Calligraphy

These are all national treasures

"Why is it getting worse?" Meng Yan felt somewhat uneasy, forcing herself to go to the bathroom to look in the mirror, only to be startled by her own reflection.

Meng Yan did not think much about it, forcing himself to get up, wash up, and get dressed, as today was a workday

Other teachers do not understand the students' progress and are unable to assist with substitute teaching

Meng Yan is very eager to take a leave of absence

The works of renowned masters are indeed extraordinary; the more one observes them, the more profound the experience becomes, and the more one contemplates them, the richer the substance.

After leaving the Lianyun Calligraphy Studio, Meng Yan had a serving of rice with toppings outside and then went straight home

The state is somewhat abnormal. It feels less like fatigue from overexertion and more like some kind of aftereffect, as if all the energy and spirit have been drained from the person

For example, in the Tang Dynasty, Zhang Xu's "The Letter on Stomach Pain" consists of a total of 30 characters. The author, Zhang Xu, experienced stomach pain in the middle of the night and rose to write a diagnostic medical case for himself. As the pain intensified, his brush strokes became increasingly urgent and unconventional, flowing seamlessly and intricately. Zhang Xu's emotional fluctuations are clearly captured in the ink on the paper.

At a critical moment of difficulty, Meng Yan received a phone call

The situation is quite serious; it is impossible to go to work in this condition

Meng Yan continued to practice calligraphy

Such a work is entirely the result of exquisite craftsmanship and literary talent; even Zhang Xu himself could not produce a second piece like it

The student is a middle school girl named Tang Jingjing. She performs well in all subjects, except for mathematics, particularly struggling with trigonometric functions. Therefore, her parents have enrolled her in a tutoring class.

Calligraphy Master: 0 / 800; Shooting Master: 7 / 400; Hidden Weapon Proficiency: 85 / 100

A wave of immense fatigue surged into Meng Yan's mind; his body was exhausted, and his spirit was weary. He felt so drained that he was almost dizzy. He could not be bothered to eat or wash up, and as soon as his head touched the pillow, he fell asleep without even taking off his coat

It is indeed quite difficult to take leave from one-on-one tutoring sessions

Due to his extremely poor mental state, he felt weak even while walking. Meng Yan unprecedentedly called for a taxi, and after arriving home, he went straight to bed. However, strangely, he could not sleep soundly at all; despite his mind being exhausted, he still could not fall into a deep sleep, remaining in a state of half-dreaming and half-waking throughout the entire night

The more it is nurtured, the less vitality it seems to have

As time goes on, the maximum value increases, and the practice becomes slower

The energy is down to 12 points

Given Meng Yan's current state, with his mind in a complete muddle and unable to comprehend even two-digit addition and subtraction, how could he possibly discuss trigonometric functions

After arriving home, he spread out the water writing cloth and used a brush dipped in water to write characters

These are all art

Name: Meng Yan

After watching the host's explanation, Meng Yan gained a lot of insights

Worse still, there is a one-on-one math tutoring session in the evening

His condition in class was very poor

As I continue to write, my proficiency steadily increases

When he picks up the pen to write, the strokes flow like dragons and snakes, exuding a unique and magnificent momentum

How did it become so slow

The next day, his mental state was even worse.

This message was simply a lifeline for Meng Yan, and he quickly reported the matter, so he did not have to attend class in the evening

Finally, the mastery level has been fully achieved

Thus, after more than two hours, his calligraphy level advanced once again, from proficient to master level

It is still written as the character "永"

The calligraphy bloggers I once found impressive now seem awkward to me. Some bloggers lack finesse in their brushwork, others exhibit excessive craftsmanship, and some appear to have misunderstandings about the art of calligraphy.

At 3 PM, Meng Yan teaches the students of the study abroad training class

In addition, he has a conflict with the team leader Wang Hao, and often finds fault with him for no reason. The more he wants to take leave, the more the other party will make things difficult for him, and they will definitely not agree.

Thus, Meng Yan opened the computer and searched for famous calligraphy works.

Energy: 12

Upon arriving at the company, my mental state is still not quite well; I am yawning continuously, my mind is wandering, as if I had stayed up all night without any sleep.

Meng Yan paused his pen, pondered for a moment, and felt that he could not keep writing just one character. Therefore, he searched for calligraphy videos on his mobile phone

Continue to work hard

With the assistance of the jade pendant, his calligraphy skills continued to improve, and his mind was completely immersed in the world of calligraphy, utterly forgetting the passage of time

The call was made by Tang Jingjing's mother, who said that the little girl is unwell and currently in the hospital. She will not be able to attend classes for the time being and can only make up the lessons after she is discharged.

Thanks to modern technology, he can appreciate the masterpieces of calligraphy without having to visit a museum

The insights gained from practicing calligraphy, combined with the knowledge from video explanations, transformed my previously vague understandings into clear and distinct realizations

Could there be any aftereffects after rapidly improving one's calligraphy skills

At the beginning, each time he wrote the character for 'eternity', he could increase his proficiency by 1 point

Having looked at the time, it is already two o'clock in the morning at the library

After reaching a master level, Meng Yan found the explanations and demonstrations of the content creator to be unsatisfactory

After having lunch outside, he strolled towards the company

Upon waking in the morning, Meng Yan still felt tired, as if his mind were filled with glue

At 5 PM, the class finally came to an end. Meng Yan had a premonition that today's lesson would likely lead to complaints from the students

It may be due to excessive practice

The quality of this class is very poor

His face bore not a trace of color, pale as paper; his eyes lacked any glimmer, resembling those of a corpse

In the past, Meng Yan could not understand calligraphy; now, with the improvement of his calligraphy skills, he not only understands it but can also discern its subtleties, recognizing the emotions and artistic value of treasured masterpieces.

When the proficiency reaches 30 out of 100, progress becomes very slow, requiring the writing of several "永" characters to gain just 1 point of proficiency

I slept until 10 o'clock the next day

This has finally been satisfying

This is a training and education company, which is quite different from a school classroom. Students in schools often wish for teachers to be lenient and not interfere. In contrast, the students here are entirely different; they pay to attend classes and each one is a demanding client. If the class is boring or the content is poorly delivered, complaints will arise from the attendees.

Sitting at his desk, Meng Yan's mind felt as if it had stalled, sluggish in response, and he didn't even know how to begin his work

After appreciating and savoring, one then takes up the brush to copy.

Meng Yan, feeling helpless, could only call the company to request leave

Complaints will result in a deduction of funds

In the evening, having nothing to do, Meng Yan sat in the office to rest after having dinner

His calligraphy level has once again improved, and the calligraphy master has been promoted to calligraphy grandmaster

I went to the restroom and looked in the mirror; my complexion was pale, and I appeared listless, as if I were suffering from a serious illness

Meng Yan gradually understood that these renowned calligraphic works were not merely names of fame; each piece of writing was a pinnacle of artistry

As for the deduction of wages for leave, that is also an unavoidable matter

My whole body is drenched in cold sweat, the sheets are soaked, I feel extremely fatigued, and my body seems to be completely drained

After enduring a sense of lethargy until 9 PM, the time to leave work has finally arrived

Clearly simple words, yet he just cannot recall them; evidently straightforward IELTS and TOEFL questions, yet he is unable to think through them

The maximum score for a calligraphy master is 800

After approximately half an hour of practice, the proficiency in calligraphy officially advanced, achieving a level of mastery in the art of calligraphy

It is likely to take a considerable amount of time to master the art of calligraphy under the guidance of a master