Rebirth and the Beautiful Soaring

As a master of traditional Chinese painting, Yu Hong devoted his life to studying painting, taught countless students, and exchanged ideas on painting with various famous artists.

It can be said that he can get a general idea of ​​someone's painting skills just by glancing at their expressions during the painting process.

Yu Fei's confident and unwavering demeanor while painting pleased him greatly, which undoubtedly showed that his grandson had indeed developed remarkable painting skills.

When Yu Fei handed him the pen and ink sketch of "On the Love of Lotus" after he finished drawing it, he was greatly pleased and thought to himself that the Yu family's tradition of calligraphy and painting had a successor.

Yu Fei, now in his forties, could immediately see the surprise in his grandfather's eyes. He chuckled and asked, "Grandpa, how was my drawing? Did it disappoint you?"

Yu Hong smiled and said, "Your painting is quite good; you've already developed some skill in it. Your calligraphy is also excellent, showing that you've put in a lot of effort. Grandpa is very pleased. However, you seem to have forgotten something. Do you know what it is?"

Yu Fei knew what it was, of course. He immediately scratched his head and said, "Grandpa, actually Fei Fei didn't forget to stamp it, but I don't have my own seal yet, so I really can't do it. Why don't you carve a few seals for me now?"

Besides being a skilled painter, Yu Hong was also an exceptional seal carver. In the art world, it was a great honor to obtain a seal personally made by this master of traditional Chinese painting. It was a source of immense pride and prestige.

Not to mention that this seal, made by a famous artist, is quite valuable.

Of course, for Yu Fei, it was nothing. His grandson asked his grandfather to get a seal, which was just a matter of a word.

Yu Hong had long harbored this idea after seeing how well his grandson painted. The previous question was simply to bring up this topic. He didn't expect Yu Fei to be so quick-witted, and it seemed that he had also been thinking about this for a long time.

Yu Hong smiled kindly and nodded, saying, "Carving seals for you is no problem, but have you decided how many seals you want?"

Yu Fei counted on his fingers and said, "Let me count! The first one, of course, is the name stamp 'Yu Fei's Seal.' The second one is the trade name stamp 'Xianyu'..."

"Wait a minute!" Yu Hong asked, "Salted fish? What do you mean?"

Yu Fei chuckled and said, "It's not pickled salted fish, it's the 'leisure' in 'idle'. 'Fish' is a homophone for 'Yu,' so 'idle fish' means being able to swim freely like a fish and be a carefree person."

Yu Hong shook his head and said, "At your age, you should be brave and hardworking. It's not too late to relax when you're old."

Yu Fei nodded and said, "Grandpa is right. Actually, I just think the name Xianyu is good, and it's not that I've forgotten that life is about hard work."

Yu Hong nodded and said, "Yes, that's the right way to think. So, what other seals do you want Grandpa to carve next?"

Yu Fei said, "Next, of course, are the seals for leisure. For the third introductory seal, I want to carve the four characters 'Beautiful Soaring'."

Yu Hong smiled and said, "Beautiful and vibrant, that's good. That's the youthful energy that young people should have. Anything else?"

Yu Fei smiled and said, "With a master like you, Grandpa, helping with the engraving, Fei Fei naturally wants to get several at once. I also want a fourth one engraved as a corner seal, with the words 'Phoenixes Soaring' on it."

Upon hearing this, Yu Hong sighed inwardly, realizing that his good wishes for Yu Ming and Fang Yun back then had not worked.

Yu Fei's name was chosen by him, derived from the story and meaning of "phoenix flying together".

The original meaning of "Phoenixes Flying Together" refers to the phoenix and the female phoenix flying harmoniously in the sky, symbolizing a loving and affectionate couple. It is often used to bless newlyweds with a happy and fulfilling married life. It is also written as "Phoenixes Flying Together" or "Phoenixes Flying High".

Seeing his grandfather's expression, Yu Fei had a rough idea. He knew very well the meaning of the phoenix and the origin of his own name, so his grandfather must be regretting his parents' divorce.

However, since his grandfather didn't mention it, Yu Fei certainly wouldn't bring it up either.

"Fifth, let's make a longer seal with the inscription 'There will be times when the wind and waves will be broken, and the sails will be hoisted to cross the vast sea.'"

Yu Hong still preferred his grandson's choice of such bold and unrestrained verses. He jokingly said, "So many words, are you trying to exhaust your grandpa? Is there anything else?"

Yu Fei chuckled and said, "The sixth one, and the last one, is the Auspicious Words Chapter, which reads 'Peace, Health and Happiness'."

Peace is a blessing!

Health is a blessing!

Happiness is a blessing!

Yu Fei, who has been reborn, deeply feels that being able to live peacefully, healthily, and happily is the greatest blessing.

"Finally, that's it?" Yu Hong said with a smile. "Six stamps, you're really ruthless, trying to get rid of all of Grandpa's Qingtian stones in one go."

Yu Fei chuckled and said, "Who told you to be my grandfather? If your grandson needs something, shouldn't a grandfather support him? It's just that it will be hard for you, grandfather, to do it yourself."

Yu Hong chuckled and said, "Having such a eloquent young man like you is fine, six it is. Grandpa will get them done for you right away. If you're tired, go lie down and rest in your bedroom. I'll call you when I'm done carving." With that, he got up and went to his studio.

The art studio on the first floor of the villa was originally used by Yu Fei's father, but after his father went abroad, it was put to use by his grandfather, Yu Hong.

Yu Fei knew that his grandfather didn't like being disturbed when he was painting or carving seals, so he didn't follow him. Instead, he went upstairs to lie down, as he was quite tired after such a long car ride.

Lying in bed, Yu Fei recalled the slightly somber look on his grandfather's face when he heard him mention the idiom "phoenixes soaring together." He couldn't help but get up and look at the wedding photo of his parents hanging on the wall above his bed.

The way the two of them were so loving at that moment could truly be described as "phoenixes taking flight together".

This strengthened his resolve to try his best to save his parents' marriage if given the chance.

At the same time, he inexplicably recalled the song "Phoenix Soaring" that the young man later covered, originally sung by Zhou Xuan.

Perhaps because Yu Fei's name comes from the phrase "phoenix soaring," he has a particularly deep memory of this song.

For some reason, he felt an urge to gently play and sing this song.

For people who study art, feeling is very important.

When the feeling comes, you should go with the flow.

So Yu Fei immediately took out his ukulele and began to gently play and sing "Phoenix Soaring," a song with extremely beautiful lyrics and melody.

His magnetic singing voice and ukulele accompaniment soon filled the bedroom.

Willows sway gracefully, flowers bloom beautifully, and orioles sing sweetly.

Spring has once again heralded its arrival to the world.

Beautiful eyebrows and bright eyes, a gentle smile.

I've embraced love again~

Like a phoenix soaring freely in the clouds, carefree and unrestrained~

As light and airy as a phoenix soaring through the clouds~

Separation is not as good as living together.

Cherish this beautiful moonlit night~

Separation is not as good as living together.

Cherish this youthful time!

Don't let the fleeting moments go to waste!

Don't let the fleeting moments go to waste!

We should learn from the phoenix soaring in flight.

Phoenixes soar through the clouds~