The American embassy asked me to make an appointment and saw the photos of my work. Because of Obama's visit to China, experts from the National Museum, the Military Museum, the Palace Museum and other units collectively made a golden charm for Obama.
"I wrote the words' today, Khufu'. An ambassador of the embassy is a China hand. I am very interested in seeing these four words. I hope to write a work for Obama alone. "
As a soldier, Wei Yuan came to Obama early in the morning after asking for permission to write calligraphy for Obama. He drew up three plans, "First, write about climbing high and looking far, second, write about watching the sea and listening to the waves, third, write about cherishing peace, and finally chose to watch the sea and listen to the waves".
What do you mean by watching the sea and listening to the waves? Wei Yuan said that at that time, shortly after Obama took office, he was faced with complicated domestic and international situations. "I hope he will remain aloof in the face of crisis."
In more than five minutes, Wei Yuan wrote three articles, picked one he was most satisfied with and framed it overnight, and sent it to the US Embassy in China the next day. Less than a week later, he received a reply from Obama from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "Thank you for the gift".