Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Slap in the Face (Part Two)【Fourth Update】

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One could say that Zeng Huatian was undoubtedly one of the top tycoons in the country! The only local Binhai consortiums that could hold him down were the four big families.

“Ah  Teacher Liu, President Zeng, hello, hello.” Liu Yan greeted them warmly with a flattering smile on her face.

“Oh? Who are you?” Zeng Huatian didn’t recognize Liu Yan, and he didn’t plan to make her acquaintance either.

“Oh, it’s Liu, a local Binhai entrepreneur. She’s a capable businesswoman.” Teacher Liu introduced her nonchalantly and returned his gaze to Cui Feiyan’s back.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Cui Feiyan turned around. “Teacher Liu, President Zeng, hello.”

“Ha ha ha ha! Little Cui! It’s you!” Teacher Liu laughed out loud. “I couldn’t help but notice the painting on your dress. Who did it? It seems like it was painted just now. Quite impressive! One cannot distinguish between the real and the fake! Little Cui, can you introduce this master to me?”

Master?

Cui Feiyan was taken aback, and immediately glanced at Huang Xiaolong.

“What…” Liu Yan finally noticed the painting on the back of Cui Feiyan’s dress.

She was stunned and couldn’t utter a word!

Moreover, Teacher Liu and President Zeng’s attitudes toward Cui Feiyan were obviously better than hers!

Liu Yan felt as sour as vinegar!

“Oh… I painted it.” Huang Xiaolong and Shu Qinghan walked over together.

“Ah! One can never judge a book by its cover! Young man, you must be a master of contemporary Chinese painting!” Teacher Liu looked at Huang Xiaolong with excitement and walked up to him, shaking hands with him. “I really admire this painting! It’s perfect! Just perfect! Young man, do visit my humble abode someday. I would love to discuss calligraphy and painting with you, it would be such a joy!”

It was apparent that Huang Xiaolong’s painting skill has won Teacher Liu over!

“Little Long… you’ve actually painted a picture on my dress.” Cui Feiyan finally realized it and her heart was filled with surprise and joy.

“Teacher Liu, don’t get too excited…” President Zeng calmed Liu down, then looked at Huang Xiaolong with sparkling eyes. “Young man, and… Little Cui, right? I’m the chairman of Huatian Clothing Limited. You can just call me ‘Old Zeng.’ I want to discuss a business deal with you.”

“Discuss business?” Cui Feiyan was a bit puzzled.

Cui Feiyan’s company was not involved in the fashion industry. What could she possibly have to discuss with President Zeng?

Liu Yan looked at Cui Feiyan with jealousy.

“Here’s the thing, a dress with a Chinese painting on it is breathtaking! Based on my professional experience and expertise in fashion design, I can confidently say that if such a dress were mass-produced, it would become a hit! It would be a nationwide, or even a worldwide bestseller! It would set a trend! My idea is to buy the rights to this dress from you for 20 million. Would you accept this? If you nod your heads, I’ll have my assistant draft a contract immediately and we can sign it right here.”

“What?” Cui Feiyan, having a sharp business mind, immediately said to Huang Xiaolong, “Little Long, take a picture of the dress and show it to me right now.”

“Okay.” Huang Xiaolong took out his phone, took a picture of the back of Cui Feiyan’s dress, and handed it to her to see.

Seeing the picture, Cui Feiyan’s eyes lit up with surprise and admiration!

With some excitement, she thought for a few seconds, then said to Huang Xiaolong, “Little Long, can I make the decision?”

“What? Feiyan, why are you asking me this? Do as you please. Don’t ask me. Do whatever you feel like doing,” Huang Xiaolong teased.

“Mhm.” Cui Feiyan nodded resolutely.

She took a deep breath. Reminiscent of a negotiator, her eyes shone with wisdom. “President Zeng, I have some evaluation of the value of this dress. Yes, you’re correct, if mass-produced, it would lead a trend. I do not want the copyright fees. I suggest we establish a partnership instead, with my company owning 30% shares. We could discuss the details of the contract tomorrow.”

“Well…Little Cui, a 30% share, don’t you think you’re asking a bit much?” President Zeng said with a slight smile.

“Well  President Zeng, I insist on 30% shares. However, you can think about it, there’s no rush to reply to me just yet,” Cui Feiyan said with a smile.

“Little Long, let’s go over there for a drink,” Cui Feiyan winked at Huang Xiaolong.

“Wait  ” President Zeng clenched his teeth, “Little Cui, you’re good, ok, I’ll give you the 30% shares. However, I hope we can sign the contract soon. Next month! I want this dress to be available nationwide by next month at the latest!”

“OK!” Cui Feiyan responded with a grin.

This contract, which gave Cui Feiyan 30% shares in return for her technical expertise and didn’t require her to invest much money or manpower, was a great deal!

It also opened up a new project for Cui Feiyan’s company!

Feiyan could hardly believe that she had just attended the banquet and already negotiated such an enormous contract!

“Hmph! This is so infuriating!” The jealous Liu Yan stormed off.

She was filled with regret now!

If she hadn’t plotted against Cui Feiyan, if she hadn’t spilled ink on her dress, this painting wouldn’t exist, and this opportunity for Cui Feiyan and President Zeng to cooperate wouldn’t have come to be!

“I’m so furious! I… I even ended up being the handmaid of the bride for Cui Feiyan! How detestable!” Fuming, Liu Yan quickly turned back around and looked at Huang Xiaolong with rage, “It’s you! You, the country bumpkin, you helped that bitch Cui Feiyan! I’ll have Brother Feng break your goddamn legs! I’ll ruin you!”

President Zeng savored his moment of triumph as he exchanged contact information with Cui Feiyan for further in-depth cooperation tomorrow.

Teacher Liu on the other hand was pulling on Huang Xiaolong to discuss painting techniques. Every time Huang Xiaolong casually said something, it astonished Teacher Liu, often leaving him astounded with a sudden realization.

Indeed, Huang Xiaolong’s painting skill was derived from the most brilliant masters in Huaxia’s thousands of years of history – Zheng Banqiao, Tang Bohu, Wu Daozi, Dong Qichang…

Therefore, any casual comment from Huang Xiaolong would leave Teacher Liu in awe.

After just a few exchanges, Teacher Liu had already started addressing Huang Xiaolong as his teacher.

Huang Xiaolong didn’t wish to chat with this has-been for long, so he gave him his WeChat contact and excused himself with a few words.

As the host, Shu Qinghan was busy entertaining the guests.

Finally, Huang Xiaolong got a chance to enjoy the dishes leisurely.

“Little Long…” Cui Feiyan stood beside Huang Xiaolong, gazing at him with admiration, “You… you are so talented… I’ll discuss the contract with President Zeng tomorrow… This… this is a very big deal… Little Long, I want to give you that 30% share, okay?”