Chapter 578: Chapter 579: I Bid Five Thousand Yuan Chapter 578: Chapter 579: I Bid Five Thousand Yuan If someone else had asked this question, he might have thought that person was too materialistic and mercenary, but since it was Chiang Xiao who asked, he felt there was nothing inappropriate about it.
After pondering for a moment, he said, âI estimate more than five or six thousand yuan, but itâs hard to say how much exactly.â
Itâs difficult to appraise the value of paintings and calligraphy.
He could only say if it were less than that amount, heâd feel the work was undervalued.
More than five or six thousand yuan!
Tyrant Meng, if I act on it, I could earn more than half of what youâre worth!
The first thought that popped into Chiang Xiaoâs head was actually this sentence.
And the moment she asked that question, Meng Xinian sitting behind her had a slight premonition; he suddenly believed that Chiang Xiao inquiring about the market price of the Autumn Scenery Painting was absolutely because she could replicate it!
She could reproduce the Autumn Scenery Painting and earn more than five or six thousand yuan with a single stroke.
The smart and acute Meng Xinian caught up with Chiang Xiaoâs train of thought in an instant.
Suddenly, he felt that no, he couldnât just sit back and do nothing; when the two of them got married, he couldnât let her be the only one earning money. Wouldnât that mean the wife was supporting the family?
Yes, that five thousand yuan must be invested, and then, he had to go and ask friends for help with the other part of the money.
Chiang Xiao didnât expect her casual remark to immediately kick-start Meng Xinianâs thoughts of making money to provide for the family. Although she had asked, she hadnât considered selling the Autumn Scenery Painting for the time being.
She might as well keep that painting for now; it might come in handy for meeting her teacher in the future.
âHow about it, Chiang Xiao? If youâre thinking of selling the Secluded Valley Orchid, the best method would still be to auction it off in a gallery and let the highest bidder win,â suggested Kuang Yunxian sincerely, although he was quite interested in that painting himself.
Chiang Xiao was somewhat tempted.
Hearing him say this, Chiang Xiao knew her painting wouldnât fetch a low price. She did need the money, so being able to sell the painting would be great.
However, she also hesitated a bit because the first-place prize was extremely significant to her.
It was an award that proved her own value.
It marked a fresh start for her after having been foolish for so long in her previous life; from now on, she would have more confidence in her art than before.
Plus, she actually liked that painting quite a bit herself.
As she was still hesitating, she heard Meng Xinianâs voice from behind, âI want that painting. If you really want to sell it, sell it to me.â
Both Chiang Xiao and Kuang Yunxian were taken aback.
Meng Xinian had already stood up, walked over, and sat down next to Chiang Xiao. He turned to Kuang Yunxian and said, âI get the impression that Brother Yun Xian is also interested in that painting, right?â
âIndeed,â Kuang Yunxian acknowledged frankly.
Meng Xinian said, âIâm sorry, Brother Yun Xian. This is Chiang Xiaoâs first award in her life, her very first award-winning piece, and I would like to keep it.â
He actually wanted that painting too?
Kuang Yunxian looked at him and said half-seriously, half-jokingly, âXinian, if we were to auction off Xiao Chiangâs painting, it would go for at least two to three thousand yuan. It wonât be cheap.â
Yes, the painting was too well-composed; it could quieten oneâs heart just by looking at it.
âHm, Iâll pay five thousand yuan,â Meng Xinian said, looking at Chiang Xiao. The meaning in his eyes was clear to her,You donât want to take my money for nothing, right? So consider that Iâm buying your painting with it.
Chiang Xiao sweated.
He offers five thousand when others say the paintingâs worth two to three thousand? She was witnessing a buyer raising the price on their own for the first time!