Chapter 344 - Two Men Fight

"I know, even I know very well when some artists are willing to leave their homes and even their countries just to penetrate the art world. Not infrequently they suffer from depression but find peace through painting". Maxwell took a deep breath before continuing.

"There are also some people who are willing to strive for the most important thing in their life with a painting, and that is the true meaning of a work of art. Art is not just entertainment or a social media message. It's the deepest feeling when finding happiness. Sometimes, their lives run out to give a feeling. which transcends worldly desires. Therefore, they are rightly paid a heavy price to celebrate their hard work and dedication to art and their constant efforts to develop society through their work".

Said Maxwell like a person who really understands art.

Qiara was stunned by Maxwell's explanation of art, feeling that she had not yet come to such an understanding. Instantly Qiara became interested in talking to Maxwell more. 

"How can the boss know about art? Is the boss a connoisseur of art too?". Asked Qiara, who began to feel that she had found a suitable chat partner. 

"I have a friend who really loves art, even though he was willing to sacrifice his life for the sake of art itself. So I paid a heavy price for his last work before he decided to stop painting". Maxwell answered with a slightly odd expression. 

"Can I meet the boss's friend?". Asked Qiara, who was of course very curious about the painter who made his boss willing to spend a lot of money.

"Of course you can, I'll take you there". Replied Maxwell. 

"Thank you boss!". Qiara was very happy because she was going to meet one of the great painters again. 

After that, the two of them returned to their focus on the auction. Incidentally, the last painting to be auctioned off is Nicho's most popular.

"This is a painting by Nicho called 'guard of the heart' he made two years ago and was very famous in those days, there are only five and all I have left is this painting. This painting is 12 feet high and 14 feet long. This painting is about a group of people, a woman from America who is praying with a hand on her chest with a sincere expression. One of the women is described as a beautiful fairy. This painting of the heart guard was once auctioned and managed to sell after just five minutes of being auctioned for 15 billion. According to the New York Times Nicho's paintings are the most popular works of aristocrats!". Obviously the MC of the auction. 

"The technique that Nicho always uses is the Aquarelle technique, which is a painting technique using aquarelle or watercolor as the basic material, the strokes of the colors used are smooth and thin, so that the resulting painting is more light and transparent. To produce fine, thin strokes, as well as being light, it would be more efficient to use a slightly thinner paint. I like the Nicho technique ". Qiara said as she watched the painting that was about to be auctioned. 

"I prefer to see painters using the plaque technique. You can use watercolors, oil paints, or acrylic paints with thick strokes and also thick paint compositions, so that the painting becomes more colorful. This painting technique is more often used by professional artists to create beautiful and charming paintings and high selling value". Said Maxwell, who was familiar with the plaque technique his good friend used. 

"But, I like the painting so much that I really want to display it in my room for my encouragement. Because of this painting by Nicho, it is very mysterious that it tries to show the painting in a fantastic way and nuances of beauty and serenity, as if it depicts a romantic event. High emotional meaning content, more dynamic, it has bright and contrasting colors, the supporting composition arrangement gives a dynamic impression, the meaning is touching, it seems more luxurious. But unfortunately I might not have it ". Qiara said with a frown. 

Maxwell smiled at what Qiara said, he returned to focus on the painting.

"Well, we will be honored with a price, 15 billion. If you are interested please make an offer higher than the auction price". The MC said on the show while showing the splendor of the painting. 

Qiara's eyes bulged at how beautiful Nicho's painting was, she wanted to steal it because she didn't have that much money. 

"20 Billion!". The first bidder said. 

"20 billion, any more?". The MC said.

"25 billion".

"30 billion".

"Well, 30 billion, is there anything higher before we type a hammer!". Asked the MC while holding the hammer.

"32 Billion!".

Hearing that familiar voice, Qiara's heart seemed to want to jump from its place. She immediately turned to the source of the sound. Instantly her eyes filled with tears because it was the voice of a very charming handsome man, who was none other than Julian Al Vero.

"Oh my God, why did I just realize that Julian was also present, Why did I just hear his voice?". Inner Qiara while looking away immediately. 

"Okay, 32 Billion, any more?". Shouted the MC as he prepared to knock the hammer. 

"40 billion".

Once again Qiara was surprised when she heard that the person beside her wanted to match Julian, she immediately covered her face. 

However, Julian knew himself too well so it was easy for Julian to recognize Qiara's figure. 

"Maxwell, isn't that Qiara who is beside him?". Julian thought when he saw who had the upper hand. 

After knowing it was Maxwell, Julian did not want to lose, because he knew very well that Maxwell would want to give it to Qiara, the painting lover. 

"45 billion". Said Julian, indicating the number he meant. 

Qiara was shocked because Julian didn't want to lose. 

"50 Billion". Said Maxwell again, smiling sweetly at Julian. 

"Boss, it's too expensive, why not stop here?". Qiara whispered intending to stop Maxwell.

"60 billion".

Hearing Julian's offer, all the reporters and guests who participated in the auction were shocked because it had exceeded the original price of the painting. 

"Who will win?".

"I don't know, because what I know is that the president director of YM Group is not someone who gives up easily".

"Wait a minute, isn't the president of YM not coming in, why is he suddenly in the auction room?".

The reporters and guests participating in the auction whispered and were amazed by the two presidents of the two major companies in the city.

"70 Billion".. Maxwell smiled after calling out that fantastic number.