Chapter 768

Chapter 768 Business Collaboration The surrounding wealthy merchants‘ eyes lit up, and one of them said, “Mister, how about selling this Black Orchid painting to me? I’ll give you a million for it.”

“A million? You must be joking. This Black Orchid painting is of an extremely high standard, and it even has Mr. Emerentius‘ personal signature as certification. Its value is at least over three million”

“The price is too low. Too low! I’ll offer five million.”

These wealthy merchants, astonishingly, began to bid on the spot, attempting to persuade the disheveled man to sell them the Black Orchid painting.

Many unknown folk artists were actually highly skilled. However, the price at which their paintings sold was not high, simply due to their lack of fame.

This reputation required more than just skills in calligraphy and painting; it also demanded an understanding of marketing, essentially the art of self–promotion and hype.

Initially, it was unclear what marketing tactics Athos had used, but he had successfully hyped up Emrys‘ casual sketches into a unique style… However, it wouldn’t be fair to say it was all hype. After all, Emrys‘ skill level was indeed high.

His was a talent, something that couldn’t be attained through envy.

After all, those lesser–known folk painters and calligraphers didn’t have much recognition, and their works weren’t particularly valuable. However, once the name of a renowned master of painting and calligraphy was engraved on them, the difference was as vast as heaven and earth.

Take the case of the unkempt man, for instance. Previously, in order to swindle three hundred thousand, he had to rack his brains, resorting to all sorts of acting and schemes.

And now, simply because of the words–Approved by Emerentius, the price skyrocketed at the speed of lightning. Every time someone opened their mouth, it was in increments of millions and millions.

The unkempt man could never have dreamed that he would truly have a day when the deity of fortune blessed him.

He held the Black Orchid painting, listening to the bidding of the wealthy merchants around him, his hands trembling uncontrollably.

He remained silent for a long time.

In the past, he who would lose his bearings at the sight of a hundred thousand in cash suddenly made an unprecedented decision.

“It’s not for sale!”

This was a form of recognition from his idol, a kind of honor that simply couldn’t be measured in terms of price.

Therefore, even if the other party offered a high price, the unkempt man was firmly. unwilling to sell.

Upon seeing this, all the wealthy merchants hung their heads in dejection.

If he refused to sell, what could they possibly do? They certainly couldn’t just forcibly take it!

Huh?

Almost simultaneously, many people turned their gaze toward the scattered scraps of paper at the unkempt man’s feet.

They remembered it was an authentic “Eagle on a Tree” painting, only it had been shattered by Emerentius.

If they can be pieced together…

In an instant, a frenzy erupted at the scene.

The crew–cut man and his men, who had already fainted, were unknowingly trampled by the crowd numerous times.

The unkempt man hastily dodged out of the way.

He feared that these people would snatch the Black Orchid painting from his hands. amidst the chaos.

At that moment, a wealthy merchant sporting a slicked–back hairstyle approached the disheveled man with a smile. Extending his hand, he said, “Hello, can we find a place to sit and talk?”

The unkempt man instantly became more vigilant, stating, “I’ve already said no matter how much you offer for this painting, I won’t sell it.”

The man with slicked–back hair chuckled and shook his head. “Don’t be nervous. I’m not here to buy the Black Orchid painting you have. Instead, I want to discuss a potential collaboration with you.”

“A collaboration?”

The unkempt man’s face instantly showed a look of surprise.

“I can finance your art exhibition, but there’s a condition. From now on, all your artworks. can only be licensed to my company. I will share the profits with you based on a certain ratio, which will be detailed in the contract later.”

What was a business mindset?

This was exactly that.

The unkempt man himself was quite skilled in calligraphy and painting. As long as he had this Black Orchid painting, certified by Emerentius, as a selling point, it was certain to attract many people to the art exhibition.

When the time came, the Black Orchid painting would be displayed as a non–sale item. The rest would simply be filled with the unkempt man’s own previous artworks.