The middle-aged businessman’s words caught everyone’s attention.
Countless eyes stared at the calligraphy painting on the table. The painting was the dragon that Ye Chen had taught Mengmeng to draw earlier.
They saw the dragon in the painting materialized with their very own eyes. It flew into the sky and transformed into a dragon gate, causing all the fishes to leap!
It could be said that it was a supreme masterpiece!
At that moment, countless eyes were burning with desire!
“Mr. Ye, I’m Wan Guohao, the chairman of Wanfeng Group!”
The middle-aged tycoon was afraid that Ye Chen would decline him. He proceeded to speak, “If you’re willing to sell it to me, I’m willing to pay 100 million USD to purchase your calligraphy work!”
Everyone was shocked when they heard that.
Spending 100 million USD on a mere painting?
Did he have too much money and had no idea how to spend it?
Many people inhaled sharply, thinking that Wan Guohao was out of his mind. However, they quickly snapped back to their senses.
Zhang Daqian’s calligraphy work could be auctioned off at nearly 200 million USD, and this painting in front of them was even more magical. It was normal for it to be worth 100 million USD, right?
Even Wu Wenshan was shocked.
The reason being the highest bid for his work was merely 80 million USD.
Before everyone could react, another middle-aged woman in luxurious clothes stood out and said with a smile, “Mr. Ye, I’m Huo Enna from the Jinxiu Group. I’m willing to pay 150 million USD to purchase your calligraphy treasure!”
“I’m Liu Zhi from Tianyuan Group. I’m willing to pay 200 million USD…”
“I’m willing to pay 250 million USD…”
“Don’t fight with me. I’ll beat up whoever dares to fight me!”
“…”
At that moment, countless big shots were fighting to purchase Ye Chen’s painting. They looked like street vendors at the market, completely losing their image.
Cang Shuxue and Li Yongmin were totally stunned.
They did not expect a painting would be sold for more than 200 million, and it was even in US dollars. That would be over a billion yuan!
At that moment, Wu Wenshan, who had been silent all this while, suddenly said, “Mr. Ye, I’m willing to trade all my assets for your calligraphy work!”
The place fell into dead silence after he said that!
Countless people’s eyes were filled with disbelief!
They thought they heard him wrong!
Art Saint Wu Wenshan was willing to sell all his wealth for a painting?
How much assets did Wu Wenshan have?
Nobody knew!
However, any calligraphy or painting that he released could be sold for an astronomical price of 70 to 80 million!
Wu Wenshan’s expression did not change as everyone was shocked. Instead, he looked at Ye Chen anxiously, worried that Ye Chen would reject him.
He had spent his whole life studying Art Dao.
After what happened earlier, he realized that he might have some achievements, but he was still far from the end of Art Dao. Therefore, in order to seek a breakthrough, all his assets aside, he was willing to give up on anything that Ye Chen might be interested in.
At that moment, countless eyes stared at Ye Chen.
No one would reject Wu Wenshan’s offer, right?
Cang Shuxue kept pulling the corner of Ye Chen’s shirt, signalling him to agree.
Ye Chen smiled lightly when he saw everyone’s gaze, “It’s useless for you guys to ask me. This painting was drawn by my daughter. I’ll have to ask for her opinion.”
Wu Wenshan’s face twitched slightly. However, he proceeded to stare at the cute girl in Ye Chen’s embrace. She looked like a child who wanted candy.
The little girl’s eyes widened as she asked in confusion, “Daddy, are they buying our painting?”
“That’s right. My darling daughter, your painting is worth a lot now,” Ye Chen smiled gently, his eyes were filled with love.
Cang Shuxue reminded softly, “Mengmeng, agree now!”
Even the little fatty was signalling her.
However, after the little girl blinked, she suddenly pouted and said, “No, I don’t want to sell it!”
Everyone almost fell onto the ground.
Subsequently, he heard the little girl mutter, “This is a painting that daddy and I drew together. It’s very precious. Besides that, I don’t lack money. Mommy owns a company, and daddy gave me a company too!
You old men are the worst. You bullied my father and I before, and now you want to take advantage of my naivety!
Also, I painted this for Xiaohei. I want to bring it back to show him. He’ll be very happy.”
Everyone was speechless.
Was this father and daughter crazy?
Master Wu’s net worth was at least a billion!
They actually rejected him!
Wu Wenshan refused to give up, “Who is Xiaohei?”
“It’s just a snake!” Ye Chen smiled lightly.
Wu Wenshan was speechless.
He could only sigh softly eventually, “Forget it. It looks like I’m destined to miss such a treasure!”
He seemed to have recalled something as he spoke to this point. He looked at Ye Chen and said, “Mr. Ye, to express my apology, I’ll re-rank the competition after we return. Your daughter will definitely win the first prize!”
“Master Wu, the Zhao family…” Someone hesitated.
After all, he had already promised to give the first prize to the Zhao family. If he made any changes now, would it not be a slap to the Zhao family’s face?
Wu Wenshan looked fearful, “I will explain to the Zhao Family later!”
“Sounds great. I’ll go with you guys!”
Ye Chen looked satisfied. He brought his daughter here to get the first prize. The reason why he caused such a huge ruckus was because of his daughter. Naturally, he would not give up halfway.
Unexpectedly, Wu Wenshan’s expression changed as soon as he finished speaking, “No, Mr. Ye, you can’t go with us. You made Zhao Yuanliang kneel earlier, someone from the Zhao family must be on the way. You should leave now!”
“That’s right, Mr. Ye. The Zhao family is a wealthy family in Jinling. They have some connections in Beijing. Even Master Wu has to be wary of them.”
A big shot from the Jinling art world said, “You made Zhao Yuanliang kneeled earlier, which is equivalent to slapping the Zhao family’s face. They will definitely not let this go. You guys should go now, we will send you the award later!”
“Yeah, Mr. Ye. Let’s leave first!”
Cang Shuxue and Li Yongmin tried to persuade him too.
However, Ye Chen smiled lightly, “This person ignored the rules of the competition and offended me afterward. It’s only natural that I teach him a lesson. So what if the Zhao family is unhappy? I don’t care about them at all!”
Wu Wenshan tried to persuade him again, “Mr. Ye, you…”
“Alright, I’d love to see how terrifying this Zhao family is!” Ye Chen interrupted him. He carried his daughter and walked toward Jinling Gallery.
“Sigh, Mr. Ye is too confident. The Zhao family’s power is beyond his imagination!” Wu Wenshan sighed.
Li Yongmin asked nervously, “Master Wu, what do we do now?”
“What else can we do?”
Wu Wenshan shook his head and forced a smile, “Mr. Ye isn’t willing to leave. I’ll have to handle it myself. I hope the Zhao family can let this matter go for my sake!”
…
At the same time at the Jinling Gallery, the Zhao family’s second young master Zhao Yuanliang was still in the same position since Ye Chen left. He was sprawled on the ground. Someone next to him wanted to help him up, but he realized that he could not do anything no matter how hard he tried. It was as if he had taken root.
“What did this damned brat do to me?”
Zhao Yuanliang’s face was filled with hatred. He could not wait to tear Ye Chen into pieces. Subsequently, he looked at his nephew Zhao Yang next to him, “Xiaoyang, what did our family say?”
“Second Uncle, E-Eldest Uncle is already on his way. He said he will be here within half an hour!” The seven-year-old Zhao Yang said with a frightened look.
“Twenty minutes have passed, my brother should be here soon!”
Zhao Yuanliang’s face instantly revealed a proud expression, “Brat, you better watch out. My brother is coming. When the time comes, I’ll let you know what it means to be in a living hell!”
He knew his elder brother better than anyone! He looked calm, but his shrewdness was the deepest in the entire Zhao family. He was also the best at hiding. Even he, the King of Chaos, felt uneasy whenever he was facing his brother!
“Second Uncle, you must kill that idiot!”
A vicious look flashed across the seven-year-old Zhao Yang’s eyes, “And that little girl too. I want to use her as the target to throw darts at!”
“Alright, we’ll torture them one by one!”
Zhao Yuanliang grinned ferociously.
Just as they were talking, someone rushed in from outside. The person shouted as he walked, “Young Master Zhao, M-Master Wu and the rest are back, A-And that guy is back too!”
Zhao Yuanliang was so excited that he almost screamed, “Hahaha! There’s a way to heaven, but you didn’t take it. Instead, you barged right into hell!”
