The World's Richest Man: Start with the Daily Intelligence System

170: Chapter 170 The Great Painter of the FutureMeanwhile, on the other side of the City Name.

Inside the male dormitory of the Arts and Crafts School, Chen Feng stood before his desk, his gaze resting heavily on the three paintings he had carefully created in the corner. Every detail, every stroke in the paintings contained his emotions and dreams.

”Xiao Feng, we can sell an oil painting for about 800 yuan now, or maybe a bit more, around 2000 yuan, if we ask a teacher for help. We are just unknown college students; your asking price is too high right now. Why don’t we ask the school again to organize a fundraising event?” Chen Feng’s roommate, Xiao Li, sat on the edge of the bed, brows furrowed, his tone revealing his concern for Chen Feng and his helplessness regarding reality.

”I know the price is a bit high, but there really is no other way.” His voice was low and slightly hoarse. ”The school has already helped me many times, and 300,000 is not a small number. I’ll try my luck at the gallery again today.” His eyes revealed a sense of determination; despite being filled with helplessness and anxiety, he knew he had to be strong.

”Xiao Feng, Manager Liu at the gallery looked at you strangely last time; you shouldn’t go there anymore.” Roommate Xiao Li said with concern, his brows slightly knitted. ”I heard from a senior student in her fourth year that you can sell paintings online; you might find someone who truly appreciates your art.”

Chen Feng nodded slightly, his gaze still lingering on his paintings, as if pondering something. ”Mm.” He replied softly, his heart filled with confusion.

”Xiao Feng, let’s go eat first. After we eat, we’ll go ask the senior students.” Seeing this, Xiao Li pulled Chen Feng’s hand and gently patted his shoulder.

In the cafeteria, Chen Feng sat blankly at the dining table, mechanically picking up pieces of vegetables one by one, his eyes hollow, his thoughts already flown elsewhere. His mother’s medical expenses were like a giant boulder pressing on his chest, making him feel suffocated and barely able to breathe.

The vibration of his phone interrupted his thoughts; the hospital’s finance department had sent another payment reminder text. Just a moment ago, the caregiver at the hospital had also called him, urging him to pay next month’s caregiving fees as soon as possible. Each reminder felt like a heavy hammer striking his heart, leaving him feeling incomparably heavy and powerless.

”Student Chen, do you mind if we sit nearby?” At this moment, a man and a woman walked over. The one speaking was none other than Zhang Wei. He was wearing a black down jacket; his clothing was ordinary, but his temperament was extraordinary. Beside him, An Xiaoxi wore her hair in a bun, looking playful and cute.

His dorm friend Xiao Li saw that the two had an extraordinary temperament, so he nodded, signaling that they could sit down.

”Student Chen, I wonder if you have heard of Star Jewelry?” Zhang Wei asked with a smile.

Chen Feng was stunned and subconsciously looked up at Zhang Wei.

Xiao Li nodded, knowing clearly in his heart that Star Jewelry was the company that had recently collaborated with the National Space Administration to launch a joint jewelry line, and was currently very popular.

”Actually, it’s like this,” Zhang Wei smiled slightly, his tone carrying a touch of sincerity and warmth. ”Star Jewelry is a new company of mine. I invited a famous Feng Shui master from Hong Kong, Master Chen, to check the Feng Shui, and he said that my company’s location is too high, disrupting the Feng Shui, and that I need to display some paintings to harmonize it. I have been running around to various galleries recently, and the other day I accidentally caught a glimpse of your work and instantly felt my soul touched; it really caught my eye. I wonder if Student Chen is willing to sell them?” After finishing, Zhang Wei cast a glance at An Xiaoxi.

An Xiaoxi immediately nodded, her eyes sparkling with hope.

”Xiao Feng’s paintings are a set of three and are not sold individually,” Xiao Li said excitedly, his voice filled with pride and firmness. ”Although we are college students, Xiao Feng is incredibly talented and will surely become a famous painter in the future.” His words were full of trust and support for Chen Feng, as if declaring Chen Feng’s extraordinary talent to the world.

Chen Feng swallowed and his voice choked up: ”My paintings are sold as a set of three, for 300,000. To be honest, my mother was hospitalized a while ago, and I urgently need this money. If it weren’t for my mother, I really wouldn’t want to sell these labors of love.” After speaking, Chen Feng lowered his head, a flash of helplessness and sadness crossing his eyes.

Zhang Wei said readily: ”I’ll give you 500,000; keep the extra 200,000. Your mother will still need medicine and rest after being discharged, and this money will come in handy. This is my WeChat; if you have any difficulties in the future, feel free to contact me.” Zhang Wei’s words were full of warmth and care. Because Zhang Wei had once walked in the rain himself, now that he had the ability, he wanted to hold an umbrella for others.

Chen Feng’s eyes instantly welled up with tears; he was so excited he could barely speak, a surge of indescribable gratitude welling up in his heart.

”Xiao Feng, your mother is saved! I knew we would find someone who understands you.” Xiao Li’s eyes filled with hot tears as he hugged Chen Feng tightly; the heavy burden in both their hearts seemed to be finally released at this moment.

”When did you hire a Hong Kong Feng Shui master? How come I haven’t heard Sister Jiayan mention it?” An Xiaoxi sat in the passenger seat, her eyes filled with some doubt, her brows slightly furrowed as if trying to recall something. ”Have you been to the company recently? I see you staying at home every day, and yesterday when you went out, you were accompanied by bodyguards; it’s really puzzling. Are you a time management master who has already learned the legendary Shadow Clone Technique?”

Zhang Wei smiled slightly, his gaze falling softly on An Xiaoxi’s face with a hint of doting. ”Little girl, just now on campus, did you have a familiar feeling? Did you suddenly want to return to those carefree times?”

The corners of An Xiaoxi’s mouth turned up slightly, then immediately slumped down. She pouted, her tone carrying a trace of imperceptible loneliness. ”Hmph, I don’t like campus, and I hate those classmates even more; they are annoying.”

Zhang Wei’s heart stirred, and he secretly pondered finding an opportunity to probe and care for this seemingly strong but inwardly soft Little girl.

”I’m so hungry, hurry up and take me to eat something delicious, otherwise I won’t let you off!” An Xiaoxi suddenly clenched her fists, shook them playfully, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

Zhang Wei smiled and shook his head, starting the engine. The sports car let out a low and powerful roar as the car slowly drove out of the parking lot.

”Let’s go, I’ll take you to taste the most expensive Kaiseki cuisine in the City Name.”

Stepping into the restaurant, the Kyoto-style decoration came into view: Japanese-style corridor doors, low bamboo fences, courtyard stone lanterns, and bluestone paths complementing the bamboo curtains. There were only four private rooms, each named after the four seasons.

The two had arrived late, so only the Autumn Red Maple private room was vacant. Inside the private room, there were kimono-brocade wall hangings, mortise-and-tenon solid wood tables, and handmade Tang paper from a Tang paper artisan family hanging on the walls. Solid wood beams replaced concrete beams; everything exuded luxury.

The 10-course set meal launched by this shop was 3,880 yuan per person. The set included vinegared crab meat, caviar sea urchin noodles, conger eel and matsutake mushroom soup bowl, grilled eel, sesame tofu, pot rice, and seasonal fruit jelly with shaved ice, etc. If alcohol was added, it would be 4,500 yuan per person.

Even in Tokyo, only a very few high-priced restaurants would dare to set such prices. Zhang Wei ordered two set meals, and thinking he still had to drive in the afternoon, he paired them with non-alcoholic fruit wine.

This meal also required an additional 15% service charge, and when paying the bill, it cost nearly 10,000.