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 fetching five hundred thousand!
Good heavens!
What in the world is happening!
They could spend their entire lives without ever scraping together five hundred thousand!
Chiang Xiao is just eighteen, only eighteen years old!
One painting from her brings in five hundred thousand; at that rate, dedicating nearly a year to a piece makes perfect sense!
Ji Yuzhi's heart skipped a beat, prompting her to reassess Hu Xiangyong once more.
She'd sensed his wealth from their initial encounter, yet she never dreamed it reached such staggering levels! It's beyond comprehension!
Oh goodness.
If one painting commands a whopping five hundred thousand, how immensely rich must he be?
A wave of feelings surged through her chest.
The principal fixed his intense gaze on Liu Guoying as well.
This offer can't possibly be turned down, can it?
Five hundred thousand!
Even as principal, he never pulled in that kind of sum!
Agreeing to sell at this price honors the school too, and Chiang Xiao would be set for years ahead, no need for extra earnings.
Her reputation will skyrocket even further after this bold five hundred thousand bid.
A brilliant talent like her rising from the Academy of Fine Arts.
Absolutely, they must accept it!
Liu Guoying was stunned by the enormous figure too.
Yet he swiftly grasped the implications and grew more concerned.
Is Chiang Xiao's "Welcoming Pine" really that extraordinary? This Mr. Hu appears fully ready, dead set on acquiring her painting?
If so, and this amount fails to sway her, what's his next move?
He's truly begun fretting over Chiang Xiao's situation.
"I believe we ought to hold off until Chiang Xiao gets here for a proper talk," the principal suggested.
Hu Xiangyong nodded in agreement. "Sure, that works. I'm in no hurry today, so I'll stick around for Miss Xiao Chiang. But she isn't dodging me and skipping out, is she?"
Dodging him...
Right then, a knock echoed at the door. Chiang Xiao's voice rang out from beyond it. "Permission to enter."
The principal quickly called back, "Enter!"
Relief washed over him that Chiang Xiao had arrived.
He'd nearly believed she might not appear.
As principal, be it for the school's prestige or his own views, he sincerely wished for Chiang Xiao's horizons to expand and her stardom to rise.
It would boost the school's standing, and on a personal note, he admired Chiang Xiao, seeing her works brimming with vitality and immense potential for growth.
Chiang Xiao swung the door open and stepped inside.
In that moment, Hu Xiangyong's nostrils flared just a bit.
The opening door let in a gentle gust carrying a peculiar aroma.
It was the smell of flowers.
This flower-like scent—he recalled catching it on the flight earlier.
Yes, it emanated from Chiang Xiao herself.
But why does a girl her age always bear such an intense floral aroma?
It was the dead of winter then, so flowers were scarce.
He detected the genuine essence of fresh blooms, not any artificial cologne.
That alone had always left him baffled.
Hu Xiangyong turned his eyes toward Chiang Xiao.
There she was, the young lady in question.
Strikingly beautiful, with a refined air and a composed poise unusual for someone so young.
Truly exceptional, making her unforgettable.
"Principal, I heard you wanted to see me?" Upon entering, Chiang Xiao shot him a surprised look, as though she knew who he was.
Such a response made complete sense.
"Truth is, it's Mr. Hu who's here for you." The principal explained, "Your teacher just gave him a brief overview, but you need to hear it straight from the source. This is Mr. Hu Xiangyong, and word is you two crossed paths once in Country Y?"