The next day.
The international top art exchange meeting started at nine in the morning.
This art exchange meeting was considered a world-class event, featuring famous exhibits and attended by many art industry giants. It was truly a grand occasion.
Furthermore, the invitation of several producers from "Time Music King" as guests had generated significant buzz.
As requested by the audience, the entire exchange meeting was live-streamed. The musical instruments and literary sessions were divided into two halves, with professional cameramen providing continuous coverage.
"I'm looking forward to meeting many literary and instrumental masters today."
"I envy the UK netizens. I really wish I could visit the UK for a couple of days. Not only is there an art exchange meeting, but also 'Time Music King' to watch."
As the live stream began, viewers from all over the world poured in.
"Here for Tingyu!"
"Normally, at these exchange meetings, Tingyu would definitely put on a show."
"What do you mean 'put on a show'? That's vulgar. It's called showing off!"
"Not necessarily. This time, everyone is a guest. Except for the instrumentalists and a few producers whose professions are related, the other areas are not their expertise."
"With Tingyu's poetry level, he could participate in the literature segment, couldn't he?"
"Perhaps not. Those foreigners don't understand Chinese poetry. Even if Tingyu creates a timeless masterpiece, they won't grasp it."
Chinese netizens were the most excited for this type of exchange meeting.
Just like during the previous domestic cultural exchange meeting, Tingyu's poem "Her beauty resembles flowers dressed in clothes of splendor; Her grace, like a blossom caressed by the spring breeze, bathed in dew." had amazed the literary giants.
Everyone wanted to see him "show off" in front of foreigners.
However, they also thought that foreigners wouldn't understand Chinese classical poetry, making it less interesting.
But this exchange meeting included both literature and musical instruments. Perhaps Tingyu would also play a piano piece, as the piano was considered his most impressive instrument, even earning praise from world-class pianist Louis.
...
Su Yu and Lin Yanyu woke up at eight, changed their clothes, and got into the car driven by the chauffeur towards the venue.
Along the way, Lin Yanyu's face was filled with a happy smile, as radiant as a flower nurtured by spring rain.
Su Yu also had a smile on his face, with a few faint hickeys visible on his collarbone beneath his shirt.
"Su Su, you're amazing," Lin Yanyu leaned her head on Su Yu's shoulder, her eyes half-closed.
"Hehe, as long as you're satisfied," Su Yu touched his nose.
Although he was a bit strapped for cash at the moment, with the system restoring his body, he didn't have to worry about overexertion, and he had plenty of money for "氪金" (spending money).
Who would have thought that I would turn an entertainment system into a "Liu Wei Di Huang Wan" (a traditional Chinese medicine known for its aphrodisiac properties)?
"Are you performing today?" Lin Yanyu tilted her head, asking curiously.
"Probably not. We're just guests," Su Yu shook his head.
The program team invited them as guests to boost the popularity of the exchange meeting, without mentioning any performances.
However, given the program team's usual style, it was likely more than just being guests. They might have fan benefits planned later, requiring the producers to prepare performances.
...
When Su Yu and Lin Yanyu arrived at the art exchange meeting venue.
Sean and the other producers had already arrived.
They merely exchanged glances. Sean had no intention of greeting them, and Su Yu certainly wouldn't force an interaction.
They then proceeded to their designated seats prepared by the program team.
For outsiders, literary exchange meetings could be uninteresting, typically involving world-class literary masters discussing their insights.
Su Yu didn't recognize many of the literary masters present. The most familiar one was naturally Malin.
This fairy tale master held a high position in British and world literature.
"Teacher Malin is Mina's father, isn't he?" Sean asked Lauren, looking at Malin who was speaking passionately on stage.
"That's correct," Lauren nodded.
It was precisely because of Mina's background that, unlike other singers, Lauren wouldn't hold any grudges even if she didn't receive a pleasant demeanor from Mina.
Moreover, Mina's background extended far beyond this. Her deceased grandfather, Doyle, was even more remarkable. His detective novels became a hallmark of British literature, and "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" sparked a nationwide obsession with detective stories. After his death, he was revered in British literary circles.
Therefore, Mina's family held a very high status in the British literary world.
"Su Su, could you ask Teacher Malin for a few signed books later? I want to take them back as gifts for the people on 'Mushroom House.' We need to give gifts when the show concludes," Lin Yanyu suddenly said.
Knowing Su Yu had a good relationship with Malin, she asked him to request signatures.
"Are Malin's signatures valuable? If they are, I'll ask him to sign a few more," Su Yu asked.
Last time, Lin Yanyu had requested over ten signatures from Louis and had already given them all away.
At the time, he heard that Louis's signature was worth millions. Su Yu regretted it deeply, wishing he had asked him to sign a few dozen more.
Now that Lin Yanyu mentioned signatures again, Su Yu blurted out, "Given my relationship with Malin, asking for a few hundred signatures wouldn't be too much, right?"
"Heh heh..." Before Lin Yanyu could reply, Sean next to them sneered, "Do you really think Teacher Malin's signatures are like common cabbage? Asking for a few more? It's good if he signs one for you."
As a British person, Lauren regarded Malin as a god-like figure. "I think you're being very disrespectful to Teacher Malin. His books cannot be measured by money. So many people want his signed books, yet you say such a thing!"
Su Yu's voice was originally very soft and wouldn't have been picked up by the nearby recording equipment. However, Sean and Lauren's words were clearly audible in the live broadcast.
"What do they mean? Is Tingyu planning to sell Teacher Malin's signed books?"
"Oh my god, asking for a few more? Tingyu must be dreaming. Does he know how difficult it is to get Teacher Malin's autograph?"
"Perhaps he's gained confidence from Mr. Louis last time. But Louis is in the music industry, and Tingyu's piano skills are indeed remarkable. However, Malin is in the literary world, and they have no connection at all!"
"What is Tingyu doing? Has he been drinking fake wine..."
"He's just talking big; no need to take it too seriously. But saying he can get Teacher Malin's autograph to sell it... If Teacher Malin finds out, he might not fare well."
Many overseas viewers expressed their surprise in the bullet comments.
They hadn't expected Tingyu to say something so naive.
At this moment, Malin and the others finished their speeches. He waved to the audience and walked backstage amidst applause.
Kim Seong-hyun chuckled, "Teacher Malin signed two fairy tale books for my brother when he visited Han Country before."
Finally, it's my turn to show off!
He knew Malin because they had met in Han Country before. Although they weren't very close, it wouldn't be a problem to ask for a signed book.
"Let's go, I'll take you to get signatures." Seeing that the speeches on stage had concluded, Kim Seong-hyun couldn't wait any longer.
He had already been interested in Mina, the ice-like beauty. He hadn't known Malin had such a beautiful daughter before. Now, he could make a good impression on Malin.
This would not only create more opportunities between himself and Mina but also allow him to show off among these producers.