love out of time

Chapter 143

Imperial capital, midsummer season.

The auction hosted by Xiqin Gallery was held in a resort in the suburbs, and there were celebrities and wealthy businessmen coming and going.Coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the establishment of Xiqin Gallery, the contracted painters who have been successfully operated by it in the past ten years have come to the platform one after another, and even overseas artists have given their full support.

Gallery owner Chen Xizi took advantage of the fact that the auction was over and the reception hadn't started, so he went back to the lounge to get things.As soon as he opened the door, he saw a young woman in a red dress sitting on the sofa. She was startled, pressed her chest, and took a deep breath, "Ancestor, why are you here?"

Although Jiang Ci was sitting upright, his high heels were staggering, a corner of the biscuit bag hidden behind him was exposed, and there were some biscuit crumbs on the corner of his mouth.Seeing that it was Chen Xizi, she simply took out the biscuits and said with a smile: "From the time I got off the plane to now, I only ate a bag of potato chips while waiting for the car to refuel. I was really hungry." wolf.

Chen Xizi took out a roster from a side drawer, put it on the table, and took out a mirror to touch up his makeup, "Did you go to the auction?"

"No, look around for food."

Chen Xizi couldn't help laughing, "Your favorite Singaporean painter, that pair of "Sweet Night" sold for 210 million yuan."

"No matter how much it costs, I can't afford two less zeros."

"That's still affordable," Chen Xizi paused, then turned to look at her seriously, "——Jiang Ci, your painting fetched 20 yuan."

Jiang Ci was taken aback for a moment, and smiled, "Who is so generous?"

Chen Xizi unscrewed her lipstick, and wiped it carefully, "There is always someone who knows what is good. I signed three this year, and yours is the most expensive." She raised her eyebrows and smiled, "It seems that my vision is still accurate, and this is not in vain. It's been two years."

There is a backer behind Xiqin Gallery, and the backer is not simple today. Its nature is not so much a gallery as an art investment company, and the painters who can sign contracts with it must have two brushes.However, it is very rare for a newcomer's work to be sold for 20 yuan at the auction.This year the gallery has signed three people, one of whom has just turned 16 years old. The gallery has a lot of publicity in the early stage, positioning him as a "genius painting boy".On the contrary, Jiang Ci has been unknown abroad for the past two years.

Jiang Ci couldn't hide his joy, "I have to thank you."

"Don't thank me, I'm a businessman who has plucked wild goose, be careful, I will deduct the 20 yuan, and I won't give you a cent."

Jiang Ci said with a smile: "I still have to save some for the transportation expenses."

After Chen Xizi finished his makeup, he urged Jiang Ci to pack up quickly and show his face at the reception.Introduced by Chen Xizi, Jiang Ci greeted the Tibetan friend who took photos of her works, but did not remember the name, and only followed Chen Xizi to call him "Mr. Lei".

"This painting of yours has a bold composition and colorful colors. I haven't seen such a spiritual work in so many years. After a few years, it will definitely increase in value."

Jiang Ci said with a smile: "Thanks to Mr. Lei for his love."

"You're still young, let's paint well, and practice more with Boss Chen."

Chen Xizi said with a smile: "Mr. Lei, you are so good at talking, and you praised two people in one sentence. I only heard that you have a unique vision in the past, but it is true when I saw it today. As for the painting you took today, I promise to make a steady profit." No compensation, 20 is definitely a bargain.”

Seeing that Chen Xizi and Mr. Lei were talking to each other and soon talked about business cooperation, Jiang Ci felt bored, toasted Mr. Lei with half a glass of wine, and left with an excuse.

She took a plate of food, quietly went up to the second floor, sat in the rest area by the railing, looked down while eating.Sitting quietly for a while, suddenly felt that the light next to her was covered by an inch, Jiang Ci raised his eyes, was taken aback for a moment, and hurriedly got up, "Miss Xu?"

Xu Jin laughed happily: "I just look like you, as expected."

Jiang Ci reached out to shake her hand, "Why did you come to the imperial capital?"

(End of this chapter)