The panache of the second generation rich was a real eye-opener for the two of them .
When it was nearly evening, a black, shiny, dazzling Rolls-Royce sedan drove into the
parking lot of the restaurant . It moved at an excessive speed and braked abruptly, with
its tires screeching against the gravel .
"What a terrible way to drive such a nice car," Hans curled his lips .
Li Du had never seen anyone drive a Rolls-Royce like a sports car . It was painful to
watch .
They casually talked, not making eye contact . Soon, Hans' phone began to ring . Young
Master Jefferson called again and asked, "I am here . Where are you guys?"
Hans sighed . This meant he had to go and welcome the young master .
In Li Du's opinion, Jefferson was an unreliable person . He acted like a youngster in his
teens or early twenties, but the man Hans led to the table looked at least thirty years
old .
The man was wearing a large shirt with a pair of white jeans, a pair of crooked duty
boots, a fisherman's hat, and sunglasses .
In Li Du's hometown, someone who dressed like this was known as an idler . The
leisurely way he walked would earn him a thorough beating in a county street .
Hans introduced him to Li Du . This was Young Master Jefferson .
Li Du shook hands . "Nice to meet you," He said .
Jefferson said, "My apologies for keeping you guys waiting so long . Come on, I don't
want to waste any more time . Let's get straight to business . Show me what you've got .
As he was talking, he was rubbing his hands, looking more like a slum junkie than the
son of a wealthy entrepreneur .
The graffiti painting was huge, as tall as a man . Godzilla was holding it . He opened it so
that they all could see .
Jefferson removed his sunglasses and carefully looked at the painting with his eyes
wide open .
Using his finger, he trailed the penmanship of the painting as he studied it . Then he
opened his mouth and said, "The main body was painted in silver and white, and the
black border sprayed using a FAT-Cap . The telephone booth was not spray-painted .
Judging by the trace, it was done with a brush…"
"The spray strips are evenly blended together . The color traces left here are definitely
the result of seventh-grade spray paint . The color edges were preserved despite the
high pressure . The speed and skill are incredible…"
The seemingly idle young man now gave a different impression . He was no longer
unreliable . As he was appreciating the painting, Jefferson displayed professionalism,
which Li Du appreciated .
He analyzed the painting from top to bottom . The colors, the trend lines, the painting
skills, even the content and thought behind the painting were observed and admired .
Although Li Du didn't understand it all, it seemed pretty awesome .
After appreciating the painting, Jefferson patted the wallpaper and said, "Fantastic . It is
a masterpiece of the god . You didn't deceive me with an imitation . This is great . "
Li Du smiled . "We have the certificate of the Warehouse Auction Association . Of course
we wouldn't deceive you with an imitation . Rest assured that it is real . "
Hans brought up the main point . "So, are you willing to buy it? It's clear that you fancy it .
It should belong to nobody but you . "
Jefferson said in high spirits, "This is an excellent painting . I am definitely keeping it .
This is a masterpiece!"
"How much are you willing to give?"
Jefferson waved his hand and said, "It is an excellent painting . I am ready to be
generous . I think two hundred thousand is a suitable offer . You've earned it!"
Li Du was shocked by these shameless words . This man sure has some nerve!
He gave Godzilla a look, stood up and said, "Let's go . This is a waste of time!"
After waiting for Jefferson for six hours, he was already irritated, but now that Jefferson
gave them such a ridiculous offer, he had reached the end of his patience .
Hans held him back and said to Jefferson, "This offer is not acceptable . Man, two
hundred thousand is a ridiculous price . We will not accept any price below six hundred
thousand . "
Jefferson didn't look at Li Du at all . He shook his head and said, "Six hundred
thousand? Are you trying to rob me? I will not accept this offer . The most I can give is
three hundred thousand . Otherwise, just take the painting and leave . "
Li Du said, "Let's go!"
Godzilla and Brother Wolf were very obedient . They immediately folded the wallpaper
and got up .
Hans could tell that Jefferson was mad . He had no choice but to shrug his shoulders
and say, "If you are interested, you can give us another offer later . Given that we
haven't sold it already . "
They walked to the door of the restaurant . Jefferson followed to catch up with them and
said, "Alright, alright . You win . How much?"
Hans said, "Six hundred thousand . "
"No, that's really too much . Name a price that we can both accept . Four hundred
thousand . Is four hundred thousand okay?"
Li Du wanted to leave again . Jefferson quickly grabbed his arm and said, "Four hundred
and fifty thousand . Four hundred and fifty thousand, okay? This price is already very
high . Even an auction would not give you that much . I am willing to pay right away!"
This was something to be considered . Li Du stopped .
Hans negotiated the price with Jefferson again . Jefferson insisted that this was his final
offer . Hans said, "Five hundred thousand . In addition to this painting, we also have
some daily supplies of Banksy from the time of his stay in Miami . We will give them to
you as a package deal . "
"Deal!" Jefferson was overjoyed .
The aforementioned everyday items used by Banksy were the worn out debris from the
warehouse .
Now Li Du understood why Hans asked Godzilla to add clothes, a table and chairs, etc .
to the warehouse . This was to trick Banksy's fans .
In terms of reasoning, this was fraud, of course . However, unless Banksy personally
denied having used this old junk, it would be difficult to know the truth .
After they finished negotiating the price, the next thing was the transaction . At this
moment, Jefferson began to drag his feet .
Li Du impatiently said, "You are not willing to pay the price, right? It doesn't matter, we
haven't signed the contract yet . If you want to retract, then it's fine . "
Jefferson said dejectedly, "No, man . I am willing to pay . It's just that I don't have that
much money . "
Li Du and Hans were so angry that they could have kicked someone . Why the hell did
you negotiate if you don't have the money?
"How much do you have?" Hans asked grudgingly .
Jefferson said hesitantly, "Ttt… Two hundred and twenty thousand . I offered two
hundred thousand earlier because that was all the money I have . "
This was too much . This young man really had no shame .
Jefferson hesitated and pointed to the Rolls-Royce outside . "Hey, what about my car?"
Catching his intention, Li Du said, "You have got to be kidding . We aren't used car
dealers . No, we only accept cash!"
Jefferson said, "I bought this Phantom less than two months ago . The mileage is less
than 2000 km! It cost four hundred thousand . And then I spent another fifty thousand to
improve it . Now let's say it's worth three hundred thousand, okay?"
Chapter end
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