"Just talking about gold and stone seal carvings, I'm afraid no one can compare to you today..."

Looking at the four words printed on the paper, Qin Haichuan said something that shocked Hua Ziyi. If it weren't for hearing it with his own ears, Hua Ziyi wouldn't believe that such a sentence was actually said by a teacher who has always been rigorous.

"Old Qin, you praised the boy..."

Even though Fang Yi didn't know what modesty was, he was shocked by Qin Haichuan's words and shook his head and said, "There are many strange people in the world, and all the boy knows is a little douer. I can't stand your words..."

Fang Yi's words were not pretending to be humble, because the old Taoist priest who raised him was also an unknown person in society. However, Fang Yi knew that no matter which craft he had, he could not compare to his master. Even when the old Taoist priest passed away, Fang Yi could not figure out what level of cultivation his master had.

"What you said makes sense..."

After hearing Fang Yi's words, Qin Haichuan nodded slightly and said, "This person who teaches you seal carving is not simple. Fang Yi, don't tell me that it is Lao Sun or Yu Xuan taught you, they don't have this skill..."

Qin Haichuan knew Sun Lianda and Yu Xuan very well. One of them was a master of appreciation and restoration of calligraphy and paintings, and the other was an antique miscellaneous expert who was a disciple of Wang Shixiang. He had extremely high attainments in his respective fields. However, although the two were not a layman in seal carving, they would definitely not teach a master-level disciple like Fang Yi.

"Although I haven't been studying with the two teachers for a long time, my horizons have broadened a lot..."

Although Fang Yi admitted what Qin Haichuan said, he also respected the two teachers very much, especially Sun Lianda, who once again made him feel cared for after Master Fang Yi's death.

"Okay, let's not talk about these..."

Qin Haichuan waved his hand a little depressedly. He felt that the Hua Ziyi he had received was a bit talented, but compared with Fang Yi, who was younger in front of him, Hua Ziyi's little talent was nothing.

"Fang Yi, you have this kind of hand-carved seal carving technique. Should you join the Calligraphy, Painting and Seal Engravers Association?" Qin Haichuan drove out all the useless thoughts in his mind and said to Fang Yi seriously.

"Association of Calligraphers, Painting and Seal Engravers?" Fang Yi was stunned for a moment when he heard about the Painting Association and Calligraphy Association. He had never heard of the organization of Calligraphers, Painting and Seal Engravers.

"That's right, although this association is not well-known, all those who can join it are the top figures in the calligraphy, painting and seal carving industries..." Qin Haichuan nodded seriously.

"This, Mr. Qin, can you let me think about it?" Fang Yi thought for a while, but did not agree rashly. He wanted to turn around and ask the teacher before making a decision.

"Fang Yi, what are you thinking about? Do you know what this association is for?"

Hearing Fang Yi's words of shirking responsibility, Hua Ziyi immediately said indignantly: "The teacher is the president of this association, and Mr. Sun Lianda is the permanent director of this association. Teacher Yu Xuan is not qualified to join. Do you still need to consider it?"

The Calligraphy Association and the Painters Association hold some national activities every year. If it is famous, it can leave the Calligraphy, Painting and Seal Engravers Association out of eight streets. However, unlike the former two, the members of the Calligraphy, Painting and Seal Engravers Association are all the leading figures in the two Calligraphy and Painting Association.

Moreover, although the name of this association is called the Association of Calligraphers and Calligraphers, there are actually very few who are involved in seal carving as a major, with only three people in total. It can be seen that it is difficult for seal carvers to join this association.

Another point is that since the members who join are all top figures in various industries, the annual membership meeting held by the Calligraphers and Calligraphers Association has undoubtedly led some trends in the domestic calligraphy and painting industry, so it has a high status in the minds of many insiders.

"This, I want to ask the teacher's opinion first..." Fang Yi smiled bitterly when he heard this. He really didn't expect that Sun Lianda would join the association, but he just said he wanted to consider it, but it was not good to immediately turn around.

"Hmm? You can ask Lao Sun first. I will call him and ask him to help you name..."

Qin Haichuan did not force Fang Yi. Non-governmental organizations like this originally joined voluntarily, and if he alone nominated Fang Yi, Fang Yi would not be able to join.

According to the regulations of the Association of Calligraphers and Calligraphers, each member must be recommended by two official members when joining, and the joiner must also take out three of his own works for all members to comment. All members attending the meeting need to agree before they can join the association.

It is also the last condition that raises the threshold for the association to join, because everyone has different tastes and preferences. If all members want to agree, they need to have undeniable achievements. This is also the main reason why the association has never had more than twenty members over the years.

However, Qin Haichuan believes that with Fang Yi's seal carving skills and his nominations from him and Sun Lianda, it is still a problem for Fang Yi to join the association.

"Thank you Mr. Qin!" Fang Yi also realized at this moment that Qin Haichuan was supporting himself, and it was probably beneficial or harmless to join this association.

"It should be me thank you. I have let me see the method of making a mark with one knife today..." Qin Haichuan smiled and shook his head. If there weren't a group of staff waiting for him to repair the cultural relics outside, Qin Haichuan would have really imagined Fang Yi asking for advice.

"Okay, I still have work today, so I won't talk to you more..."

Qin Haichuan thought for a while and said to Hua Ziyi: "Ziyi, you take Xiao Fang to apply for an entry and exit certificate for the museum. The time is tentatively set to three years. Tell them that I asked me to do it, and I will do it for Fang Yi today..."

Qin Haichuan has worked in the museum for decades, so he naturally knows that such units are often procrastinating in doing business. A certificate of entry and exit requires more than a dozen departments to stamp and sign. If he doesn't speak, he may not be able to get it in the first half of a month.

"Teacher, the museum's entry and exit certificate is usually signed once a year. If it is three years, what name should be used for it?"

Hearing Qin Haichuan's words, Hua Ziyi couldn't help but smile bitterly. He didn't think it was difficult for Fang Yi, but it was really contrary to the museum's regulations. If he had no name, he might not have been able to use Qin Haichuan's name.

"In the name? You asked the office to propose a letter of appointment and hire Fang Yi as my assistant..." Qin Haichuan raised his eyebrows and gave a reason casually. He is now the head of the museum restoration expert group that is rehired and rehired. It is completely in line with the regulations for appointing several assistants.

"Okay, teacher, I'll go back and do it..."

Hua Ziyi glanced at Fang Yi with some envy. You know, Qin Haichuan enjoyed the treatment of a ministerial level. The staff he followed was the lowest level, and the deputy division-level expert scholar or administrative staff. If Fang Yi wanted to go to the official career, the position of this assistant alone would save him from detours for more than ten years.

"Ziyi, you don't have to follow me these two days. Please accompany Xiao Fang to take a good walk in the capital..."

Qin Haichuan instructed Hua Ziyi, looked at Fang Yi and said, "Fang Yi, there are thousands of seals hidden in the museum, many of which are made by famous ancient masters. If you have time, stay in the capital for a long time. I will take out all those seals for you to appreciate..."

The reason why Qin Haichuan treated Fang Yi so differently was that Fang Yi was a disciple of his old friend, and when he came to the capital, he was an elder, he needed to fulfill his friendship with the landlord.

More importantly, Fang Yi's skill in carving gold and stone is indeed worthy of Qin Haichuan's advice and learning. From this point of view, Qin Haichuan has treated Fang Yi as an ordinary person in his heart, and has no idea of ​​underestimating his age.

"Old Qin, I will definitely come to the capital to ask you for advice when I have time..." Fang Yi was also very moved when he could see the seals of ancient famous masters. These national treasure-level cultural relics could not be seen even if they wanted to.

"Okay, Ziyi, please take Fang Yi to apply for the certificate..."

Qin Haichuan stood up and walked out of the house with Fang Yi and others. However, Fang Yi, who had a sharp ear, walked out more than ten meters away after saying goodbye, clearly heard a mutter from Qin Haichuan: "I really don't know what luck Lao Sun has left, and he actually earned such a good disciple?"
Chapter completed!