The 86-year-old renowned calligrapher and painter Fan Zeng recently announced his remarriage in a high-profile manner. His new wife is Xu Meng, a post-90s beauty and car show host, with an age difference of 50 years. He claims their marriage is a 'fine tale in the art world.' How did Fan Zeng become famous? What is the history between him and Shen Congwen? Why are opinions divided about him in the art world? Why did Fan Zeng still leave China in the 90s?
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