Chapter 46: Humiliation Brought Upon Oneself

  Although his own teacher Zhao An was also quite famous, that was more due to the lingering influence of his master. If the two were compared, they would be extremely far apart, whether in terms of reputation or actual ability.

  Upon hearing Yao Yao's words, Xin Tianhao also felt somewhat pleased with himself and said: "I'm just lucky to have been noticed by Master Li. Yan Feng, I've heard that your painting skills are quite good too, who did you learn from?"

  Yan Feng listened and shook his head, saying: "I don't have a master."

  "If you're interested in painting, I can give you some guidance. If you have exceptional talent, I might even be able to introduce you to Master Li. Do you have such thoughts?"

  At this time, Yao Yao said: "Tian Hao big brother, my teacher said that Yan Feng is the most outstanding young generation painter he has ever seen. Why don't you recommend him to Master Li?"

  Xin Tianhao listened, and a hint of gloom flashed in his eyes. He replied calmly: "Although Zhao An is a disciple of He Dashi, he has not obtained the true transmission. Moreover, he is old now, so his words should not be taken seriously. The title of 'Number One Among the Younger Generation' is not something that can be easily borne."

  Yao Yao listened and slightly furrowed her brow, saying: "Are you saying that my teacher's eyes are dim with age?"

  Although Xin Tianhao was someone she had known since childhood, like an older brother, Yao Yao had even more respect for her master, second only to her parents. So when she heard Xin Tianhao's words, Yao Yao felt extremely displeased, feeling that as the years went by, this childhood friend and older brother became increasingly unfamiliar.

  Xin Tianhao's expression changed slightly as he listened, and he said, "Sorry, I misspoke. However, Master Zhao hasn't been going out much in recent years, and there are few young painters who can be seen. That's why I thought of recommending Yan Feng. Not to mention others, I think my painting skills should be better than the so-called first among the younger generation by Master Zhao. What do you think, Yan Feng?"

  Yan Feng listened and smiled lightly: "Who is strong and who is weak, can't we just compare and see?"

  "Alright, I've been waiting for you to say that. My office has a variety of brushes and paints, why don't we go play in my office?"

  Xin Tianhao just wanted to compare with Yan Feng, to make Yan Feng lose some face. As for Yan Feng, in terms of painting skills, only those famous masters could arouse his desire to compete. The Xin Tianhao in front of him was not even worthy of his attention. Originally, he didn't deign to compete with the other party, but since Xin Tianhao was being so aggressive, then let's have a competition. Also, let this young high-level executive of the company experience what it means to humiliate oneself.

  Yao Yao heard the two were going to compete and a smile of "fearing that the world would not be chaotic" appeared on her face, saying: "A competition is fine, but we must make a bet, otherwise it's not very interesting? Also, professional referees are needed."

  Xin Tianhao listened and also showed a hint of a smile on his face, saying: "Alright, let's talk about the referee first. Yao Yao, you're Zhao Dashi's disciple, your eyesight should be sufficient, so you can take charge of being the referee."

  Yao Yao listened and said: "Good, what's the bet?"

  Xin Tianhao listened and said, "Bet? Betting money is a bit vulgar, and I'm afraid you can't afford that much money either, Yanfeng. How about this: the loser shouts 'I am a pig' three times?"

  Yao Yao listened and said: "This bet is a bit big, isn't it?"

  "Not big, Yan Feng, what do you think?" Yan Feng heard this and smiled: "Indeed not big, I feel a bit small. How about this? The loser goes to the group's broadcasting room and loudly shouts three times, 'I am so-and-so, a pig', how's that?"

  Since Xin Tianhao didn't want to give face, Yan Feng wouldn't be polite either and would directly come up with something ruthless. Xin Tianhao sneered after hearing this: "Alright, but what if someone doesn't keep their promise?"

  At this time, Yao Yao said: "Since you're playing so big, I'll play with you too. Yan Feng, if you don't keep your promise, I'll deduct 500,000 from you. Tian Hao Gege, if you don't keep your promise, I'll tell the teacher and let him discuss this matter with Li Da Shi, how about it?"

  Whether it was Yan Feng or Xin Tianhao, their faces changed color. For Yan Feng, those 500,000 yuan were his entire fortune. Today was already Thursday, and he had planned to go to the bank on Saturday to withdraw some money, buy some things for his family, and bring some cash back home. Now, the 500,000 yuan were gone.

  The plan fell through, and for Xīn Tiān Hào, if this matter were to be exposed to Lǐ Dà Shī, Lǐ Dà Shī, being a high-ranking figure, would absolutely dislike such an unfaithful disciple. It's likely that he would no longer be considered a named disciple in the future, which also means that Xīn Tiān Hào's prospects in the art world would be completely ruined, and this is something he cannot bear.

  Xin Tianhao immediately said: "Yao Yao, this is probably a bit unfair? Five hundred thousand and my future, this is not quite equal."

  Yao Yao listened and said, "Those 5 million are now Yan Feng's entire assets. If you want to be fair, Tian Hao big brother, hand over the 10% shares of Longhu Group in your hands to me. If you don't keep your promise, this 10% share will belong to me, how about it?"

  Xin Tianhao's face changed slightly after hearing this, and compared to his future in the art world, these shares seemed more important. Although he had some interest in art, he was thinking more about relying on Li He's connections to expand his own network, so that he could develop better in the business world.

  So losing Li He's backing and losing the shares of Longhu Group, Xin Tianhao is more inclined to the former. Immediately afterwards, Xin Tianhao said: "Let's go with the original bet." Yao Yao listened, nodded, and a hint of cunning flashed in her eyes as she glanced at Yan Feng.

  Yan Feng's eyes also showed a hint of a smile, unexpectedly the young lady Yao, whom he hadn't known for long, chose to side with him between himself and the technical director. The 500,000 yuan was not a small amount for Yan Feng, but after his razor went on sale, it would inevitably occupy a large share of the market.

  Yan Feng had a layer of profit, and it was easy to get rich. The 500,000 in front of him was nothing, but for Xin Tianhao, losing Li He's backing or the company's shares would be a devastating blow. Seeing Yao Yao helping himself, Yan Feng also felt warm inside, and his gaze at Yao Yao softened a lot.

  After a moment, the three of them arrived at Xīn Tiān Hào's office, and immediately Xīn Tiān Hào said: "Since Yáo Yáo is the judge, then we'll draw Yáo Yáo, how about that?"

  Xin Tianhao, however, had his own plans. Specifically, portrait paintings tend to emphasize form, while ordinary landscape paintings emphasize spirit. The former is better done in oil painting, while the latter can be better expressed in Chinese painting. Xin Tianhao mainly studied oil painting.