A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

It is often said that laymen watch the spectacle, while experts see the details.

Aside from those who were just having fun making fun of Su Fan unzipping his pants in the video, quite a few people who actually knew their stuff focused their attention on the words Su Fan had written.

Upon closer inspection, they discovered that even though Su Fan wrote the words using strange tools such as toothbrushes, syringes, and green onions, the strokes still subtly revealed the techniques of a master calligrapher.

Written with a toothbrush, the strokes are natural and freehand.

The syringe sprays the liquid, with controlled release and retraction.

Even the one made by casually wielding a scallion dipped in ink still had a solid and steady structure.

This, in turn, highlights the works of those performance artists.

Although both are alternative tools, what they produce are characters, and these characters follow certain rules.

What those people wrote were nothing more than clumps of ink that didn't even qualify as words.

High judgment.

This in itself is a silent yet resounding slap in the face.

Not to mention the few paintings Su Fan wrote with a brush later on.

The four calligraphic styles—Yan, Ou, Zhao, and Shoujin—are all exquisitely crafted, executed with effortless skill. This profound mastery has greatly impressed industry professionals.

What shocked everyone the most was Su Fan's final line, written in his unique handwriting: "The mountains and rivers seem to block the way, but then a village appears amidst the willows and flowers."

The truth was revealed with this stroke of the pen.

It turns out that the mysterious master who had troubled the entire calligraphy circle for so long was none other than Su Fan himself.

For a time, experts in the entire calligraphy circle were stunned.

"I watched that video repeatedly. Those four calligraphy works—Yan's vigorous style, Ou's bold and forceful style, Zhao's rounded style, and the lean and firm style of the 'Slender Gold' style—he grasped them all perfectly. It's rare to find someone in this world who can be proficient in all four styles at the same time, and yet he wrote them all so purely. This young man's skill is unfathomable!"

"What impresses me most is that 'Slender Gold' calligraphy style. The 'Slender Gold' style is the most difficult, because it is slender yet not weak, sharp yet not lacking in strength. Many people practice it their whole lives and still end up with a limp and weak style, but Su Fan's piece is full of iron strokes and silver hooks, with a dignified and awe-inspiring style. This is already at the level of a master!"

"When I saw the last piece of calligraphy, this old man almost dropped his teacup. So, the mysterious master we'd been searching for was him! A young man in his early twenties! The younger generation is truly formidable!"

"This video is packed with information. It uses the most accessible and entertaining method to give the entire internet a calligraphy lesson, making it clear what juggling and calligraphy are. Su Fan's move is both elegant and popular, achieving great results with minimal effort—brilliant!"

"Putting aside their identities, just look at the characters written with scallions. The structure and brushstrokes are excellent. What does this show? It shows that true skill is ingrained in one's bones. No matter what tool you use, it will show. On the other hand, even if you give those people the best brushes, they still can't write anything worthwhile!"

……

Immediately, industry insiders offered their opinions, with voices of admiration ringing out.

The netizens who were initially just there to watch the spectacle were surprised to learn that Su Fan's calligraphy was not only superb.

Moreover, when it was revealed that the mysterious master who had recently caused such a stir was actually Su Fan himself, everyone, whether inside or outside the calligraphy circle, was quite shocked.

"Wait, let me catch my breath! That mysterious master who's been causing such a stir for over half a month, with the entire internet asking about his identity, is actually Su Fan?! The Su Fan who sings?! My god, this plot twist is more exciting than any TV drama!"

"As someone with formal training, I must say something fair: Su Fan's mastery of the four major calligraphic styles plus his self-created style would place him at the pinnacle of any calligraphy profession. Yet, he's also a singer? How are we professionals supposed to accept this!"

"Did Su Fan choose the wrong skill tree? Singing is godlike, songwriting is godlike, calligraphy is godlike—any one of these skills would be enough for most people to live on for a lifetime, and he has them all. Is there any justice in this world?"

"What's most amazing is that they quietly and effortlessly sparked a craze for calligraphy. Now, many people around me are searching for how to practice calligraphy. This is true cultural export—it's subtle and pervasive!"

"Right now, I'm filled with one question: how many identities does Su Fan have that we don't know about? A singer? A calligrapher? A boss? Will he be the next one to tell us that he's also a reclusive painter?"

……

The most excited person had to be Yang Chunsheng, the president of the calligraphy association.

At first, when he saw the video Su Fan posted online, he didn't think much of it, and even joked, "Wow, I didn't expect a singer to be promoting our calligraphy community. It seems the old chairman's influence is still quite significant!"

He initially thought it was just Su Fan, an amateur, jumping on the bandwagon to ride the wave of calligraphy popularity.

However, the further he looked down, the relaxed smile on his face gradually froze.

Toothbrush, syringe, green onion... At first, he thought it was nonsense, and even thought that Su Fan was supporting those so-called artists.

But upon closer inspection of the brushstrokes, his brows gradually furrowed.

When Yang Chunsheng saw Su Fan pick up a brush and write in four different calligraphic styles—Yan, Ou, Zhao, and Shoujin—Yang Chunsheng's breathing became involuntarily rapid.

And when the camera finally focuses on Su Fan writing in his clear and elegant handwriting, "The mountains and rivers seem to block the way, but then a village appears amidst the willows and flowers."

Yang Chunsheng was completely stunned.

That calligraphy style!

That brushwork!

That structure!

Clearly, it's the same calligraphy style as that mysterious master who held it in his hands, treated it like a treasure, even took it to an exhibition, and outshone everyone else to win the top prize.

"This...this...this...how is this possible?!"

Yang Chunsheng stared at the screen, his lips trembling, unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time.

It took him a while to come to his senses. He grabbed the phone, his fingers trembling, and dialed Grandpa Lin's number.

As soon as the call connected, Yang Chunsheng, not even bothering to greet him, cried out in a trembling voice, "Old...Old Chairman! The video! That video! Did you see it?!"

"What video?"

"Su Fan! It's Su Fan who posted the video! Old Chairman, that mysterious master, it's Su Fan! It's the Su Fan who sings! The calligraphy he wrote at the end of the video is exactly the same as the calligraphy in our exhibition! You...you knew that?!"

"Oh," Old Master Lin said slowly, taking a sip of tea. "I know about this."

"You knew?!" Yang Chunsheng's voice rose eight octaves. "You knew all along?! Then... then why didn't you tell me sooner! I've been questioning you for over half a month, and you haven't uttered a single word!"

"Why should I tell you? That young man is low-key and doesn't like to make a fuss. If I were to casually sell you his secrets, what kind of person would that be? Besides, didn't you see it yourself? You were talking about his calligraphy, praising it as a school of thought and a contemporary master, and then you even lectured him on how he couldn't appreciate it. The way you acted that day still makes me feel ashamed."