When it came to the last painting, everyone thought it would still follow Ye Bai's usual style.
However, when the two hostesses slowly unfurled the painting, a gasp of surprise rippled through the room.
"It's actually the 'Thousand Figures' painting?"
A three-meter-long painting depicts the bustling scene of ancient people holding temple fairs.
On the bustling street, people walked side by side, with shops open for business on both sides and vendors hawking their wares. Everyone had a different expression on their face.
Upon closer inspection, each face possesses its own unique charm.
Across the street, there is a moat running north to south. There is an arched bridge over the moat. People are flying kites on the bridge, and several women are playing and laughing together. An old man selling candied hawthorns is standing on the bridge, calling out his wares. A group of children are surrounding him, staring intently at the candied hawthorns.
As the lights went out, the figures in the painting miraculously began to move.
They come and go, lively and lifelike.
“This painting could be considered Ye Bai’s masterpiece,” Tebus exclaimed repeatedly.
He was extremely grateful that he was able to come to China to see Ye Bai's art exhibition, so that he could witness this once-in-a-lifetime masterpiece.
"This painting is truly exquisite. Look closely, and you'll see that every person in the painting has a different appearance, and even the details of their clothing are different. It would take at least ten or eight years to create such a masterpiece."
"Ten years of honing a sword, Ye Bai is absolutely worthy of being called the best Chinese painter."
Bai Qianmo glanced at the painting silently.
This painting is one of her most prized possessions. When she was studying history in Y country, she became very interested in ancient Chinese clothing and did some research on it. On a whim, she created this "Thousand People Portrait".
She revealed it today to make up the numbers, but the response was beyond her expectations.
Ten years in the making?
Haha, if I remember correctly, she only took seven days.
However, she would fall into a state of spirituality when she was creating, so for those seven days, she almost didn't eat or drink and locked herself in her room to create.
"Does Ye Bai plan to auction this painting? I'll take it no matter the price!" someone shouted, raising their hand.
If one could own this painting, it would undoubtedly become a masterpiece that will be passed down through the ages.
By then, his name will be widely known along with this painting, so the current century-old reputation is definitely worth more than its price.
"I want this painting!" someone shouted, bidding against it.
"Mr. Tang, could you please contact Ye Bai and see how much he's willing to sell this painting for? Money is no problem. As long as he's willing to buy it, I will definitely buy it, and I will absolutely not try to haggle."
Owning such a masterpiece would be worth spending hundreds of millions.
Those who are present at today's art exhibition are not short of money.
Therefore, everyone started to get eager to try it out.
"Even if I can't get this 'Thousand People' painting, I'd be laughing in my sleep if I could get any of the previous ones."
As Old Tang listened to the murmurs of the crowd, his wise eyes darted around.
The painting "Spring" was a thank-you gift from Qianmo to him.
He was overjoyed, feeling like he had gotten a great deal.
After seeing the paintings on display today, he had the idea of "wanting them all".
"Everyone, when have you ever seen Ye Bai sell her own paintings? She only gives her works to those who are destined to receive them. If Ye Bai takes a liking to you, she will naturally be willing to give you her work," Old Tang explained.
Old Bai gave Old Tang a cold glance.
"Hmph, free? I think you're addicted to getting things for free."
He knows exactly what that old man is up to.
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