Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2393 - 2329: What Kind of Worth
Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Five... five hundred thousand!
A single artwork valued at five hundred thousand!
Oh heavens above.
What in the world could that possibly signify!
They probably won't accumulate five hundred thousand over their entire lives!
Chiang Xiao is merely eighteen, just eighteen years of age!
For one painting to bring in five hundred thousand, at such a rate, dedicating nearly a full year to creating it would be entirely justified!
Ji Yuzhi's heart quivered faintly, prompting her to reassess Hu Xiangyong once more.
From their initial encounter, she realized he possessed considerable wealth, yet she never anticipated it reaching such astonishing levels! It's simply beyond comprehension!
Goodness gracious.
If one artwork commands a staggering sum of five hundred thousand, how immensely rich must he truly be?
A wave of intense feelings surged within her chest.
The principal gazed at Liu Guoying with eyes full of fervor.
This offer can't possibly be turned down, can it?
Five hundred thousand!
As the school's leader, he had never pocketed such an amount!
Agreeing to sell at this value brings prestige to the institution too, and moreover, Chiang Xiao could live comfortably for years ahead without needing further earnings.
By announcing this five hundred thousand figure, her reputation is bound to expand dramatically.
A brilliant talent like her rising from the Academy of Fine Arts.
Ah, they absolutely must accept it!
Liu Guoying was equally stunned by the exorbitant bid.
Yet he swiftly grasped the implications and grew increasingly anxious.
Is Chiang Xiao's "Welcoming Pine" really so extraordinary? Has this Mr. Hu arrived fully ready, intent on securing her artwork no matter what?
Should that hold true and this sum fails to sway her, what steps might he take afterward?
He's truly begun to fret over Chiang Xiao's situation.
"I suggest we hold off until Chiang Xiao gets here to talk it over," the principal remarked.
Hu Xiangyong inclined his head, "Indeed, that's fine by me; I'm in no hurry right now, so I'll stay until Miss Xiao Chiang arrives. Though, could she be dodging me and staying away?"
Dodging him...
Right then, a knock echoed at the door. From beyond, Chiang Xiao's voice rang out, "Permission to come in."
The principal promptly called back, "Enter!"
Fortunately, Chiang Xiao had arrived.
He'd nearly believed she might skip this.
In his role as principal, be it for the academy's standing or his own views, he sincerely wished for Chiang Xiao's opportunities to widen and her renown to skyrocket.
This wouldn't just enhance the school's image; he also held a personal fondness for Chiang Xiao, admiring how her creations brimmed with vitality and held vast potential for growth.
Chiang Xiao swung the door wide and stepped inside.
At that moment, Hu Xiangyong's nostrils flared just a bit.
As the door parted, a gentle gust carried an odd aroma.
It carried the essence of flowers.
This flower-like aroma—he recalled catching a whiff of it during the flight earlier.
Yes, it originated from Chiang Xiao herself.
Yet how come a girl her age consistently bears such an intense floral aroma?
That time was the dead of winter, so from where did she source actual blooms?
He detected it as the genuine perfume of fresh blossoms, not any artificial cologne.
Precisely because of that, it had always struck him as baffling.
Hu Xiangyong turned his gaze toward Chiang Xiao.
There she was, the young lady in question.
Strikingly lovely, with a refined air and a composed manner uncommon for someone so youthful.
Truly exceptional, etching herself into memory.
"Principal, I was told you wanted to see me?" Upon entering, Chiang Xiao shot him a surprised look, seemingly identifying him.
Such a response made perfect sense.
"In truth, it's Mr. Hu who's seeking you out." The principal explained, "Your instructor just covered the basics with Mr. Hu moments ago, but you ought to hear it straight from the source. Allow me to introduce Mr. Hu Xiangyong; I understand you two crossed paths once in Country Y?"