Chapter 891 The big guys are here
Leda Wen immediately stopped talking to the man and walked over with a wine glass in his hand.
"What's going on?"
"Minghua is organizing a Chinese calligraphy and painting exhibition and is looking for an advertising company to promote it. I remember you have a friend who opened an advertising company?" Zhang Qing said.
After hearing this, Radar Wen immediately smiled and said: "Yes, he is a partner of mine in business, so be it. Minghua, I will accompany you to that company tomorrow morning. How can you discuss it with him in detail? Like? ”
Fang Minghua agreed.
“Minghua, I think we can invite some celebrities from all walks of life in San Francisco at the opening ceremony of the calligraphy and painting exhibition, such as the president of the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the president of the Chinese General Association, and even officials of our country’s San Francisco Consulate, city government officials, and members of Congress , it will definitely increase your popularity!" Zhang Qing suggested.
Fang Minghua waved his hand and refused: "I don't know many people in San Francisco. I have never interacted with the celebrities you mentioned, so forget it."
To be honest, this time the calligraphy and painting I showed myself on a whim with a playful attitude. It’s okay to advertise, but it’s not necessary for me to call people I’ve never met before.
After eight o'clock the next morning, Radar Wen called Fang Minghua and told him the address of the advertising company, and the two of them went there to meet.
This advertising company called ArtfulStrategy is located on Broadway Avenue. When Fang Minghua drove over, Radar Wen had already arrived.
Accompanied by Radar Wen, I met Garcia, the manager of this company, a blond man in his thirties. After listening to Fang Minghua’s account, he immediately said that we will provide you with a package of publicity and promotion plans to achieve the desired results. .
After both parties signed the contract, Fang Minghua left.
Soon, an advertisement for an art exhibition was published in the San Francisco Chronicle, the most famous newspaper in San Francisco. The title seemed very eye-catching.
""The famous writer Minghua takes you into the mysterious northwest of China"
This is a group of calligraphers and painters from the northwest of China, which has a vaster land than the western United States. It is desolate and mysterious. Through their calligraphy and painting, you can see a different China and feel the splendid Chinese culture."
At the same time, the calligraphy and painting exhibition also appeared on TV and the Internet. News, a huge billboard appeared at the entrance of the art museum on October 6th, taking you into the splendid and mysterious Chinese culture in Northwest China.
On the morning of October 6th, the "Northwest China Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition" 》Official opening, as usual, a simple opening ceremony will be held , those who came were friends of Fang Minghua or Li Li, including Radar Wen, Zhang Qing, Demi, etc., as well as several professors from the School of Liberal Arts at San Francisco State University and Stanford University who were interested in Chinese culture, and Liu Xiaoli, who made a special trip to San Francisco one day in advance. Attend the opening ceremony of this exhibition.
As the organizer of the painting exhibition, Fang Minghua looked energetic today in a black suit and tie.
According to the agenda, at nine o'clock, he will deliver a brief opening speech in the ceremonial hall outside the calligraphy and painting exhibition hall. , the exhibition begins.
It is now 8:45, and there are still fifteen minutes left. A group of guests are standing in the hall chatting, and of course there are more viewers who come to watch the calligraphy and painting exhibition.
At this moment, an old man in his sixties, wearing a Tang suit, walked into the ceremonial hall accompanied by two young people.
He is? Fang Minghua glanced at him and didn't recognize him, thinking he was just an ordinary spectator, but Radar Wen beside him hurriedly walked over to say hello: "President Wang, are you here?"
"Lawyer Lei." This old man Hehe smiled: "Come and take a look."
After Lawyer Lei shook hands with him, he quickly waved to Fang Minghua to signal him to come over.
"Minghua, let me introduce to you. This is Mr. Wang Longchang, the president of the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce."
"This is Fang Minghua."
"Mr. Fang." Wang Longchang shook his hand. Fang Minghua said with his hand: "I heard that Mr. Fang is going to hold a Chinese calligraphy and painting exhibition here, and I am very interested in our country's traditional calligraphy and painting, so I came to take a look."
"Welcome," Fang Minghua said immediately.
Zhang Qing also came up to shake hands. At this moment, another oriental man in his fifties came through the door. He was wearing a suit and his face looked calm and authoritative.
When he saw the old man in Tang suit, he immediately smiled and said: "President Wang, I knew you would come."
"Haha, Chairman Wu, you came better than me this time. It’s too late.”
Leda Wen immediately introduced Wu Mingsheng, chairman of the Chinese General Association.
Ouch
The bosses of two major groups in the Chinese community in San Francisco are here!
Of course there was another round of handshakes and greetings.
I heard Wu Mingsheng smile and say to Fang Minghua: "Mr. Fang, President Wang and I both like Chinese calligraphy and painting, and we also like to collect them. Are the calligraphy and paintings on display at this calligraphy and painting exhibition for sale?"
Huh? this?
Fang Minghua really didn’t expect to sell it. These will all be donated to the Confucius Institute in the future.
Fang Minghua was just about to explain when he saw an Oriental man in his forties wearing a suit and leather shoes walking in, followed by three young men, whom he naturally did not recognize.
But when Wu Mingsheng saw this man coming in, he immediately let go of Fang Minghua's hand and walked over to greet him: "Consul General Yang, are you here too?"
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Wang Longchang also went to hold it He said with his hand: "Consul General Yang, you are busy with official duties, so I didn't expect you to come to participate in person."
The middle-aged man smiled heartily: "Of course I should come and see the calligraphy and painting exhibition organized by the famous writer Minghua."
After speaking, he took the initiative to shake hands with Fang Minghua on the side: "Comrade Minghua, I am Yang Yihang, Deputy Consul General of the Consulate General in San Francisco. Our Consul General Peng Keyu returned to China to report on his work, so I represent him at the opening of this calligraphy and painting exhibition."< br>
"Thank you, and welcome Consul General Zhang." Fang Minghua returned the sentence, paused and sighed: "It's just a small calligraphy and painting exhibition. I didn't expect to alarm you, as well as President Wang and Chairman Wu. Celebrities.”
Yang Yihang said: "Don't underestimate this painting and calligraphy exhibition. It is a window to promote our country's splendid culture to the outside world. Also, I heard that Counselor Zhang from our consulate said that you are organizing the Confucius Institute at the state university. out A lot of effort was put into it. Are these paintings and calligraphy intended to be donated to the Confucius Institute?”
“Yes, I got this through alms.” Fang Minghua smiled and briefly explained the process of “requesting”, and Yang Yihang listened. Also laughed.
“Qin Province is indeed a cultural province. There are so many masters of calligraphy and painting. I must appreciate them in a while!”
Naturally, Yang Yihang would not chat with Fang Minghua alone for too long, so he went over to say hello to Radar Wen and the others. In the end, Wu Mingsheng and Wang Longchang surrounded him without knowing what to say. They seemed to be in constant contact.
At this time, Radar Wen whispered: "The deputy consul general from the Consulate General is here, and there will definitely be people from the San Francisco government."
Sure enough, after a few minutes, a man with a hair Some American men with hooked noses and suits walked in, followed by a few people who were slightly younger and looked like bodyguards and secretaries.
“Hello, Deputy Consul-General Yang!” The man greeted Yang Yihang with a smile as soon as he came in.
"Hello Mayor William." Yang Yihang also smiled, and the two shook hands with each other and said hello.
"Mayor William of San Francisco!" Radar immediately whispered to Fang Minghua.
(End of this chapter)