This night.
The literary world was incredibly lively!
No one expected that the hottest discussion for Ting Yu's new song wouldn't be about the entertainment industry.
It was about the literary circle!
Calligraphy Association, Poetry Association, Writers Association…
Every association related to traditional literature had reposted Ting Yu's new song.
"Yesterday's Book" stirred up a storm in the literary world!
"I never thought that the stage, which was supposed to be for the Four Great Talents, would be stolen by Ting Yu."
"Damn it, Qi Hao invited him to a poetry duel, saying that as an outsider in music, I shouldn't get involved. I actually believed him!"
"After this episode, in addition to knowing a little and being able to do a bit, Ting Yu gained another descriptor: an outsider!"
"As expected, wherever he is, no one can steal his spotlight!"
In this episode, Qi Hao had already gained immense popularity by defeating Wu Xiao Meng.
Who would have thought that before he could savor his victory for long, Su Yu's song "Yesterday's Book" directly shocked the literary world!
Causing the discussion to instantly shift direction!
Whether it was the literary or entertainment circle, all attention was now on Ting Yu's new song.
…
Kyoto.
A private club.
Shen Lingyun, the president of the Calligraphy Association, was having tea with friends from the circle.
Suddenly, Wu Tian, the president of the Poetry Association, stormed in.
"Old Shen, what do you mean by this?" Wu Tian sat down next to him, with a clear intent to question.
"What's wrong?" Shen Lingyun was slightly taken aback.
The others also looked at Wu Tian.
They were all prominent figures in the traditional literary circle. Wu Tian and Shen Lingyun usually had a good relationship, so why the sudden falling out?
Wu Tian slammed his phone onto the tea table: "You ask me what's wrong? I want to ask you, you shameless old scoundrel!"
The phone displayed the Weibo account of the Calligraphy Association.
The Weibo post was a repost of Ting Yu's song "Yesterday's Book."
These were not the重點, the重点 was the accompanying text from the Calligraphy Association.
"Strongly recommend Ting Yu, Honorary Vice President of the Calligraphy Association, for his latest song 'Yesterday's Book,' using ancient poetry as lyrics to guide you in appreciating a different kind of national hero!"
A single recommendation post, but it added a prefix before Ting Yu's name: "Honorary Vice President of the Calligraphy Association."
"Is there a problem? Ting Yu is already a member of our Calligraphy Association. You were there when I invited him before," Shen Lingyun spread his hands, looking utterly bewildered.
At the cultural exchange event earlier.
Su Yu's "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" had stunned everyone, and then Shen Lingyun personally invited him to join the Calligraphy Association. Many people were present at the time.
What a hypocrite!
Wu Tian cursed inwardly and said, "Ting Yu agreed to become a member of the Calligraphy Association, and he also agreed to become a member of our Poetry Association, but since when did he become your association's Honorary Vice President?"
"I am the president, so I can appoint him to whatever position I wish. Do I need the consent of an outsider like you, Old Wu?" Shen Lingyun retorted.
Wu Tian was so angered that he couldn't find words to retort for a long time: "Shen Lingyun, you old scoundrel, you are truly despicable!"
At this moment.
The others finally understood.
It turned out that Ting Yu was not only affiliated with the Calligraphy Association but also with the Poetry Association.
Now, Shen Lingyun, the president of the Calligraphy Association, had directly granted him the title of Honorary Vice President, using his popularity to promote his association and attract more members.
Instantly, the members of the Calligraphy Association present wore smiles.
"Ting Yu can write calligraphy like the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion, so becoming our Calligraphy Association's Honorary Vice President is well-deserved!"
"That's right, you're just jealous that our association has Ting Yu!"
The members of the Calligraphy Association immediately stood on the same front.
Earlier, they had thought that if Ting Yu joined their cultural circle, he would definitely lead it to flourish. Now that Ting Yu had directly become the Vice President of their Calligraphy Association, it was naturally something everyone in the association dreamed of.
"Heh heh, our Poetry Association also posted on Weibo," Wu Tian sneered.
When he saw the Calligraphy Association's Weibo post, he immediately posted his own, even borrowing the wording from the Calligraphy Association, only changing the association's name to the Poetry Association.
In other words, Ting Yu was now not only the Honorary Vice President of the Calligraphy Association but also the Honorary Vice President of the Poetry Association!
"Wu Tian, you call this plagiarism!" Shen Lingyun shot up from his seat!
"Why would matters between cultured people be called plagiarism? I call this borrowing," Wu Tian, having calmed down somewhat, poured himself a cup of tea and sipped it with a smile.
"Shameless!"
"Heh heh, the feeling is mutual!"
"..."
The way they spoke sarcastically to each other.
Made the people from other associations incredibly envious.
They also wanted Ting Yu to join, as it would be a huge exposure!
Unfortunately, the Calligraphy Association and the Poetry Association had invited him when his status in the music industry was not yet that high.
Given Ting Yu's current status in the music industry, it would be very difficult to invite him to join an association again.
Thinking of this, their gazes gradually shifted from envy to jealousy.
…
The Chinese people have their own romance for poetry.
This time, Ting Yu using ancient poetry as lyrics for "Yesterday's Book" had a greater impact on his fans than winning the Times Music King competition!
Coupled with the Weibo incident involving the two major literary associations.
Ting Yu's prestige spread rapidly throughout the literary circle!
#Shocking, Ting Yu actually has this kind of relationship with the two major associations!#
#Analysis of the song "Yesterday's Book," a veteran researcher of ancient poetry for decades, Ting Yu's talent is well-deserved!#
#The Four Great Talents had a poetry duel, but Ting Yu stole the spotlight, reinterpreting the word "outsider"!#
The public competition for attention between the two major associations.
Not only made the cultural circle lively but also left it bewildered.
Of course, the bewildered weren't just in the cultural circle; the entertainment circle was equally so!
"What, Ting Yu is actually the Honorary Vice President of the Calligraphy Association??"
"You're wrong, he's also the Honorary President of the Poetry Association!"
"Is Ting Yu really that capable? I always thought his title as a classical poet was limited to the entertainment industry."
"Are you a new fan? Ting Yu's title as a classical poet is solid. I suggest you watch the Ting Yu cultural exchange event, and you'll know how amazing he is in terms of poetry!"
"Given Ting Yu's poetic talent and calligraphy attainments, becoming the Vice President of these two associations is well-deserved."
"Amazing, not only is he doing so well in the entertainment industry, but he's also so influential in the cultural circle!"
"This is what an idol should be! I proclaim Ting Yu the ceiling of idols!"
Ting Yu's popularity and prestige were already very high.
Now, with such an impressive identity in the cultural circle.
It made him break through even further!
His prestige spread to the cultural circle. The title of classical poet was no longer limited to the entertainment industry; even the cultural circle recognized this title for him.
However, regarding the Vice President title, Su Yu, the person involved, was completely bewildered.
He couldn't recall when he had become the Vice President of these two associations.
"When did I become Vice President?"
"Did I lose my memory??"