fringe artist

Chapter 268. Chapter 266.
The quiet clubhouse seems to be filled with the smell of money. When you calm down and listen carefully, you can hear the rustling of the pen on the check.

Ji Fa is very excited now. She roughly calculated that the artworks sold today have totaled nearly ten million Hong Kong dollars.

Although the price was not as good as Chen Li'an's current artwork, it was enough to make Ji Fa excited.

Because the cost is too low, the price she got back for more than 400 works of art was only more than 300 million. Now she has only sold less than half of it, but she has received nearly three times the return.

Art investment is really like a gold stock, as long as there is good news, it will continue to drive up the price.

And it will slowly increase as time goes by, no matter how you look at it, it is a business that is guaranteed to make money.

Especially the works of art in the hands of these art collectors will only increase the price with their own speculation and auctions, and it is not a problem to double it several times.

In the past two years, the art trading market has been relatively stable. As long as there is no large-scale financial crisis, the art trading market will not be sluggish.

Ji Fa is not only an art manager, but also a master of finance, and knows these things very well.

Most people who have learned about the art trading market also understand this point. It is difficult for the value of art to fall unless there is a problem with the artist himself.

After Ji Fa silently calculated in her heart, she felt that if the follow-up plan continued to be launched in the next few days, a large number of artworks should continue to be sold.

This made Ji Fa very excited, thinking that Xiangjiang was really a good place, no, it should be said that Xiangjiang in [-] was really a good place.

If the time is later or earlier, it will not have the current effect.

It's just that the only pity is that Bernard is leaving, and Ji Fa still thinks that he can collect a few more works of art.

Bernard looked at Jifa and said, "You have found a very good business. This business cannot be done in France, but it is just right here. Jifa, you are really talented in business."

Jifa agrees with Bernard's statement. There are too many artists in France, too many galleries, and the art trading market is too mature. What they are playing now is not suitable for France, but it is just right for Xiangjiang.

However, in the face of Bernard's praise, Ji Fa did not take all the credit alone, and said with a smile: "It's not all due to me, the main reason is that Chen Li'an wants to help young Chinese artists, and we also have a very good team .”

Bernard nodded and said, "Chinese artists are all very good. You should see many Chinese artists in Venice next year."

This is also one of the reasons why so many people are willing to collect these works of art today. The Venice Art Biennale is the Olympic Games of the art world, and Chinese artists will officially set off next year.

Just like joining the WTO, smart people can see that the prospects and potential of these works of art have also increased.

If you don't invest in the future at this time, you may not have such a good opportunity.

Bernard glanced at the time and said to Jifa: "I'm leaving, and I have to go to Singapore. Let's have a good chat next time in Paris."

"Of course no problem." Ji Fa looked at Bernard and smiled, then turned to look at Chen Li'an who was chatting with the two beauties, and couldn't help but get a headache.

Bernard also turned his gaze to Chen Li'an, couldn't help but said with a smile: "He is a very romantic person, as romantic as a French man, he should have been born in France."

"I don't want it anymore. French women will go crazy." Ji Fa joked and walked towards Chen Li'an.

Chen Li'an is currently discussing water-soluble oil painting materials with Zhou Huimin, who is currently learning gouache painting.

"Gouache painting is very good. It has the dual characteristics of oil painting and watercolor. It is good to paint thickly when painting."

Chen Li'an was talking seriously, and from the corner of the eye he noticed Ji Fa approaching, so he sped up his speech and said to Zhou Huimin: "Watercolors will have a heavier effect if prepared with more water, but they can't achieve the reflection and transparency of watercolors. This needs to be done in the painting process." time to feel it for yourself”

Zhou Huimin nodded seriously after listening, looked at Chen Li'an and asked: "Then how to master the superimposition of the background color?"

"Maybe you can go home and try a few more times yourself."

Ji Fa's voice suddenly came from the side, and Chen Li'an turned his head to look at her helplessly, feeling that she was very resentful, but he also noticed Bernard who was looking at him from a distance, and probably guessed in his heart that Ji Fa was complaining I didn't show myself in the past.

Zhou Huimin was stunned for a moment, not knowing what the sudden appearance of the foreign woman meant, she looked at Chen Li'an with doubts in her eyes.

Chen Li'an said to Zhou Huimin with some embarrassment: "This is my manager Ji Fa. She has other matters with me. I will discuss this issue with you next time. I have to leave first."

In Zhou Huimin's disappointed eyes, Chen Li'an and Ji Fa left, and Li Lizhen beside him couldn't help but chuckled.

There were times when the head of the jade girl was left out, and Chen Li'an and the French woman didn't even apologize to her.

Li Lizhen looked at Zhou Huimin and said, "He is actually a very gentle and gentlemanly person."

Zhou Huimin turned her head to look at Li Lizhen and immediately understood what she meant. It meant that she didn't like herself so she was not a gentleman to herself?

"Really, it seems that you know him quite well." Zhou Huimin gave Li Lizhen a meaningful look, then turned and left.

Ji Fa looked back at Zhou Huimin, and complained to Chen Li'an: "What's the matter with you, when can't you pick up girls."

Chen Li'an: "." I'm talking about art!Not picking up girls!
Ji Fa looked at the silent Chen Li'an and said angrily, "Bernard can come to support you, you should take the initiative."

"Okay, I will thank you very much." Chen Li'an said obediently.

Chen Li'an was very grateful to Bernard, the big sponsor, and walked up to him to sincerely thank him for coming to support him.

Bernard smiled and said, "You don't need to thank me. I really enjoyed my trip to Xiangjiang. Your art space is the best I've ever seen, not to mention that I have collected a lot of interesting artworks."

"Thank you for your liking." Chen Li'an thanked Bernard with a smile, and didn't stop until he was sent to the car outside.

At this time, there were still many reporters around outside. When they saw Chen Li'an and Bernard appearing, they all gathered around and wanted to interview.

However, they were all blocked by Bernard's bodyguards, but there were still many reporters yelling at Bernard through the security guards.

"Mr. Bernard, are you here to support Chen Li'an on purpose? What do you think of the artwork here?"

Bernard glanced at the reporter, did not answer his question, but hugged Chen Li'an lightly and said, "I hope to see you in Paris next time."

"Okay, I wish you a smooth trip to Singapore."

After Bernard got in the car and left, the bodyguards also withdrew, and the stopped reporters immediately surrounded Chen Li'an.

"Mr. Chen, what is your relationship with Bernard?"

"It is said that he collected a lot of your works, is it true?"

"I heard he offered $300 million for your Wave No. [-] work?"

"How many pieces of art did Mr. Bernard buy this time?"

The reporters' chattering questions made Chen Li'an a little headache, and what was even more troublesome was that he was surrounded. If he knew it, he would have arranged some bodyguards for him.

Chen Li'an has always been confident in his skills, so he never considered the issue of bodyguards. At this time, he suddenly thought that the role of bodyguards is not only to protect his own personal safety, but also to protect himself from harassment.

Relying on his physical fitness, Chen Li'an protected Ji Fa and squeezed out of the crowd without saying a word, and he breathed a sigh of relief after entering the art space.

The security guards at the gate helped Chen Li'an stop these reporters. They could come in and visit if they wanted to, but they were not allowed to bring cameras and video cameras.

This directly blocked 90.00% of the reporters.

However, there are also journalists with two partners who hand over the equipment to one person and follow in by themselves.

After getting rid of the reporters, Chen Li'an felt much more relaxed. Looking at Ji Fa who was arranging his clothes, he asked, "How many reporters are there outside arranged by you?"

Ji Fa brushed her hair and said calmly, "Half of it was arranged by us."

Chen Li'an: "..." No wonder the questions asked are more targeted.

It is estimated that tomorrow's newspapers will continue to trumpet that the French rich are particularly fond of Chinese art, and they travel thousands of miles to visit and spend a lot of money to collect it.

Coupled with the local wealthy businessmen and celebrities in Xiangjiang, a lot of publicity should be able to fool many people over.

That's what celebrity is all about.

The public has a herd mentality. Doesn’t the stock market arrange experts to publicize on TV every day?

After Chen Li'an went back, he was busy welcoming and sending them off, and he was not free until the afternoon.

After a busy day, Chen Li'an, Ji Fa and the others all ran to the lounge at the back to rest.

Although everyone is very tired, they are very excited, because today's income exceeds ten million Hong Kong dollars, which is more than one million dollars converted into US dollars.

"Today is really successful, we should celebrate it." Ji Fa looked at Chen Li'an and the others and said.

Ji Fa didn't know how many works of art that exceeded 500 million US dollars had been handled, but the more than 100 million US dollars still made her very excited.

Chen Li'an also sat up from the sofa and looked at them and said, "It was indeed a success. It's all thanks to your planning. We really should celebrate it tonight."

Ji Fa, Cheng Shufen, and Wang Zuxian looked at each other and laughed.

Women are also ambitious, and if they do this thing so well, the sense of accomplishment cannot be compared to the joy of buying a few bags.

But they didn't want to celebrate yet, so they took Chen Li'an to discuss the future plan together.

Ji Fa said excitedly: "The artwork is successful now. The next step is to launch several artists to drive up the prices of their works, and then start the product plan simultaneously."

The so-called merchandise is the development of peripheral souvenirs, these things were prepared by Chen Li'an as early as last year,
Chen Li'an designed a lot of handicrafts, and also found many mainland artists to design together. Cheng Shufen and Wang Zuxian had already found someone to start mass production.

However, Chen Li'an doesn't expect to make much money from these things. Just like the set of crystal cups and some decorative ornaments he designed, Cheng Shufen and Ji Fa's plans to sell a set for tens of thousands of dollars. I don't know how many people will buy such expensive things. .

It is estimated that only the rich will buy it, and the ordinary middle class will not buy these things.

But Ji Fa has a different view on this. She said to Chen Li'an enthusiastically: "Many people will definitely buy it. This is a different kind of luxury, and it is designed by the artist himself. The materials are also expensive materials, tens of thousands of dollars. It's all very cheap."

Chen Li'an: "." Ji Fa is really black, a standard capitalist!
Chen Li'an didn't want to participate in these specific tasks. He was too lazy to do these detailed tasks well.

He is only suitable for some creative work, an artist is not a doer.

For the next two days, Chen Li'an stayed in the art space, while Ji Fa and Cheng Shufen went to implement the next plan.

Li Lizhen often runs here these days, and every time she comes here, she will walk around inside before looking for Chen Li'an.

At first, Chen Li'an thought she was going to see if her paintings were bought, but later found that she had never seen her paintings, so she was a little surprised what she was looking for.

Li Li was really looking to see if Zhou Huimin came over. She had a very strange comparison with Zhou Huimin. She was obviously set up by a jade girl, but now she has become a sex girl, and Zhou Huimin is still the head of the jade girl.

In terms of career, Li Lizhen has always been inferior to Zhou Huimin. Seeing Chen Li'an's honesty towards Zhou Huimin that day, she felt inexplicably better than Zhou Huimin.

Li Lizhen, who turned around again this time, came to Chen Li'an and said happily, "Do you have time tonight? I want to treat you to dinner."

"Not tonight, I already have an appointment." Chen Li'an looked at Li Lizhen and asked curiously, "Why do you suddenly want to invite me to dinner?"

Li Lizhen pursed her lips and looked at him and said, "It's nothing, I just want to treat you to dinner."

The real reason is that Li Li really dare not say it out loud. She really wants to get married and have a child of her own this year, and Chen Li'an is the best choice.

It's just that she is not sure, to be precise, she is not sure at all, but it is her character to always try.

Chen Li'an didn't see Li Li's real thoughts, thought it was just an ordinary treat, so he said, "Next time, I'll treat you to dinner. I have an appointment tonight, and I have to go back to the mainland tomorrow. I don't have time for the last few days."

I have an appointment with Zhou Huimin in the evening, and I will go to her house to see the paintings. By the way, I will teach Zhou Huimin how to paint gouache. Chen Li'an plans to demonstrate it himself.

"Back to the mainland? Then when will you come back?" Li Lizhen realized a problem after asking. Chen Li'an is not from Xiangjiang.

Marriage and children are just my own delusions, there will be no possibility.

Thinking of this, Li Lizhen looked at Chen Li'an's handsome face, and immediately became active, took his hand and walked to the back lounge.

Since it's dewy love, let's dew a few more times until there is no water!It doesn't matter if the sofa is wet, just wet the floor!
(End of this chapter)