A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

Su Fan wouldn't tolerate those attacks.

Originally, he wanted to release the "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" directly, using a song to elegantly respond to the debate.

But now, he's decided to add something extra.

"Fine, fine, you guys play it this way, huh? Disgusting! Anyone can do that!"

So Su Fan ran out and bought a whole set of writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones, and also prepared a bunch of strange and unusual props.

With everything prepared, he called over the cameraman and gave him detailed instructions.

After listening, the cameraman hesitated: "Ms. Su, are you sure you want to film it like this? You are a public figure now."

"Shoot it like this," Su Fan said firmly.

After the video was recorded, Su Fan reviewed it and nodded in satisfaction: "Hmm, not bad, that's it."

He then uploaded the video online.

Su Fan now has over ten million fans.

His post quickly attracted a large audience.

Su Fan didn't write a long post on Weibo, just left three words: "Watch the video."

Everyone was a little confused, but they still clicked on the video below.

In the video, Su Fan first picked up a toothbrush, dipped it in ink, and began to write characters on rice paper in a flamboyant style.

As he wrote, he said leisurely, "I can write with a toothbrush."

After finishing writing, he switched to a different syringe, filled it with ink, and sprayed it onto the rice paper.

"I can do that too, with a syringe."

Then, the scene shifts, and Su Fan picks up a scallion, takes a big bite, chews it with relish, and mumbles, "I can still write with scallions."

As he spoke, he dipped the white part of the scallion in ink and began to dab it across the paper.

After writing a few words, Su Fan stopped, turned around and asked, "Are you finished recording?"

The cameraman replied, "It's all recorded."

Su Fan said, "Okay, then I'll increase the intensity for everyone."

The camera then focused on Su Fan again.

Then, he started to unbuckle his belt.

The cameraman rushed forward to stop him: "Teacher Su! Teacher Su! This won't do! It's against the rules!"

"Can't I even blur it out?" Su Fan asked seriously.

"Even blurring it out isn't allowed!"

Su Fan fastened his belt with a regretful expression, then shook his head and clicked his tongue: "Oh well, if conditions allowed, I would have liked to paint another one for you on the spot."

The cameraman reminded him, "Mr. Su Fan, let's get serious."

"Okay." Su Fan put away his smile, faced the camera, and his expression gradually became serious. "As you all saw just now, I can use a toothbrush, a syringe, and a green onion to write. If conditions permit, I can even write a piece for everyone on the spot. However, these are not calligraphy. I call them juggling."

Su Fan continued earnestly, "True calligraphy is about brushwork, structure, and spirit. It's the skill that a person hones over decades, day in and day out, by focusing their mind on each stroke. It's the state of mind and character hidden in the ink marks. It's not about using strange tools to attract attention or using flashy gestures to please the crowd. Your writing reflects your personality. Your restlessness, your eagerness for quick success, and whether you have real talent will all be revealed the moment you put pen to paper."

After saying that, Su Fan put down the messy props and solemnly picked up a calligraphy brush.

He concentrated his mind, dipped his brush in thick ink, held the tip of his brush on the paper, and after a moment, dropped it.

The first piece is written in the powerful and dignified Yan style calligraphy, with the four large characters "Heaven rewards diligence".

Thin horizontal strokes and thick vertical strokes, with sinews and bones contained within, the power penetrating the paper, a dignified and righteous spirit rushes towards you.

For the second piece, he switched to the Ouyang Xun style and wrote "Tranquility leads to far-reaching influence".

Its bold and precipitous strokes, strict adherence to rules, and square structure reveal a well-ordered beauty in every single stroke.

The third piece is in the elegant and refined style of Zhao Mengfu's calligraphy, and it reads "Great virtue carries all things".

The brushstrokes are fluid, graceful yet strong, elegant yet lively.

When writing the fourth piece, Su Fan changed his style and wrote the two characters "风骨" (meaning "spirit and integrity") in the slender gold script.

The characters, slender and vigorous, sharp and piercing, like the edge of a knife or the sinews of a bone, exude an air of aloofness and independence.

In front of the camera, countless knowledgeable people were already dumbfounded.

Yan Zhenqing, Ouyang Xun, Zhao Mengfu, and Shoujin—four distinctly different calligraphic styles—are executed with effortless skill, each piece exquisite. This level of mastery cannot be described simply as profound.

Finally, Su Fan calmly unfolded another sheet of Xuan paper and, with his clear, elegant, and unique Qi Gong style, solemnly wrote down the line: "The mountains and rivers seem to block the way, but then a village appears amidst the willows and flowers."

It is those two works by the mysterious master that caused such a stir online and were the subject of much speculation, all written in the same calligraphic style.

After finishing writing, Su Fan put down his pen, looked at the camera, and smiled faintly: "True calligraphy is never just unrestrained scribbling, but rather revealing one's temperament within the rules and containing the universe within a small space."

His words were powerful and resounding.

After a pause, the solemnity on Su Fan's face gradually faded, replaced by a relaxed smile: "Alright, I won't go into any more grand principles. Recently, I've been gaining a lot of insights while practicing calligraphy, and on a whim, I wrote a song. This song is also about calligraphy and the sentiments our ancestors had for brush and ink. I'd like to take this opportunity to share it with you all. I hope you'll like it."

The video ends abruptly there.

However, the part in the video where Su Fan unbuckles his belt and threatens to paint a picture on the spot became the most controversial part of the comments section.

"Hahahaha... I can't laugh anymore! Goodness, one second he's brushing his teeth with scallions, the next he's unzipping his pants. Su Fan, do you have any manners? This is too much!"

"I knew Su Fan was so daring! Others are skilled and bold, he's skilled but shameless! If this really happens, all those masters who practice calligraphy by flipping their hair will have to change careers overnight!"

"I seriously suggest that Su Daxian get a new photographer! He messed up at a crucial moment, and he couldn't even film such a memorable scene. Are we keeping him around for the holidays? This part absolutely has to be filmed!"

"Why block such a historically significant scene? I suggest Su Fan fire the photographer; I'll come for free, I'll film anything!"

"They won't let us film in China, right? I have a bold idea. I suggest Su Fan just buy a plane ticket and fly over there to film. There are no restrictions there. Let them see what real art is!"

"Don't stop him! This is art! This is performance art! This is the most powerful mockery of those pseudo-artists! Su Fan, go for it! For art, go all out!"

……

Suddenly, the calls for Su Fan to film that scene grew louder and louder, and the comment section became a large-scale uproar.