Xiang Yulin was also slightly stunned when he saw Shen Yuhan’s appearance, he didn’t expect that the artist who could paint that lovely painting was so young, moreover, his appearance was also quite outstanding and unforgettable.
He also heard Shen Yuhan’s whisper, and smiled: “How did Mr. Shen know that I’m the third, they all like to call me third brother, you can also call me that if you don’t mind, I should be older than you.”
It was only then that Shen Yuhan reacted and took the other party’s business card, he glanced at it, company director.
The position of director should not be low, Shen Yuhan remembered that his husband often held meetings with several directors, presumably, the position of director is only a little lower than that of the boss.
“I’m sorry, I just mistook you for someone else, you look a bit similar to one of my relatives, and I was just blinded by it.” Shen Yuhan took another closer look and found that Xiang Yulin was not his third brother, they just looked a bit similar.
Xiang Yulin has a majestic appearance1氣宇軒昂 (qì yǔ xuān áng): one has a dignified bearing; to have an imposing or impressive appearance; straight and impressive looking; have an impressive bearing; have a dignified appearance; describes people who are full of energy and extraordinary spirit, it can also describe plants that are tall and straight, full of vigor and vitality., and his facial features make more than 90% of people turn heads when he walks on the road, his appearance was naturally outstanding, but it was also the first time that he heard that he looked similar to others, after looking at Shen Yuhan carefully, he naturally felt relieved, he think his relative is not bad looking either, so he wasn’t looking down on him.
Xiang Yulin didn’t mind, this beginning actually narrowed the distance between the two strangers: “It’s okay, Mr. Shen, sit down, what kind of tea would you like to drink? Longjing2龍井 (Lóng jǐng): Longjing tea 龍井茶 (lóngjǐng chá), sometimes called by its literal translated name Dragon Well tea, is a variety of pan-roasted green tea from the area of Longjing Village in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. It is produced mostly by hand and renowned for its high quality, earning it the China Famous Tea title. Longjing tea was considered as Gong Cha or Imperial tea in the Qing dynasty. The legend that Emperor Qianlong was presented with a cup of tea during his visit to West Lake, he was so impressed by the Longjing tea that conferred it special imperial status. Another legend about Emperor Qianlong is that during his visit to Hu Gong Temple under the Lion Peak Mountain(Shi Feng Shan), his mother was ill and he returned to Beijing with his picked tea leaves and brewed for her. His mother felt better after drinking the tea. Qianlong was so happy that he praised the tea as tribute. Afterward, the tea became more famous. 
, Da Hong Pao3大紅袍 (dà hóng páo): Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) is a Wuyi rock tea grown in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian Province, China. Da Hong Pao has a unique orchid fragrance and a long-lasting sweet aftertaste. Dry Da Hong Pao has a shape like tightly knotted ropes or slightly twisted strips, and is green and brown in color. After brewing, the tea is orange-yellow, bright, and clear. Da Hong Pao can retain its flavor for nine steepings. The tea is often known to be extremely expensive. 
, or Pu’er4普洱 (Pǔ’ěr): Pu’er tea or pu-erh is a variety of fermented tea traditionally produced in Yunnan Province, China. In the context of traditional Chinese tea production terminology, fermentation refers to microbial fermentation (called ‘wet piling’), and is typically applied after the tea leaves have been sufficiently dried and rolled. As the tea undergoes controlled microbial fermentation, it also continues to oxidize, which is also controlled, until the desired flavors are reached. This process produces tea known as hēichá (黑茶, lit. ‘black tea’) (which is different from the English-language black tea that is called hóngchá (紅茶, lit. ‘red tea’) in Chinese). Pu’er falls under a larger category of fermented teas commonly translated as dark teas. 
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“I prefer Longjing.” He has recently taken a liking to drinking green tea, perhaps because Xiang Yulin looks like his third brother, so he naturally relaxes a bit, moreover, Xiang Yulin also gives off the impression of being more approachable.
Xiang Yulin was talkative, but after knowing Shen Yuhan’s identity, he didn’t inquire too much about the other party’s personal situation, the men who came with Shen Yuhan looked like elites at first glance, and were not easy to fool, so they went straight to the main topic.
When Shen Yuhan was in the car, he heard Assistant Qu give a general introduction to Xiang Yulin’s company, his paintings can still be handed over to them with confidence, moreover, their company has promoted many paintings and painters, in essence, Xiang Yulin is still a businessman.
Shan Qihuan also evaluated the background and strength of Xiang Yulin’s company before agreeing to let Shen Yuhan get in touch with him.
Shen Yuhan was only responsible for listening, and Assistant Qu was the main negotiator, Xiang Yulin thought he was just an ordinary assistant at first, but unexpectedly, Assistant Qu was very discreet in his work, and his attitude was quite firm, everything was to help Shen Yuhan negotiate the most reasonable treatment.
“We currently don’t have any painters who can share the ticket sales with us.”
“But our Mr. Shen can use it, it’s the peak season now, and the ski resort run by the Shan Group has recently held activities, moreover, our company can also help promote it, besides, although Mr. Shen is not very well-known, but his identity is there, there will be a lot of people coming to him, we promote the art exhibition, so naturally we need corresponding return, it’s not too much to ask for a small share of the tickets sales. If Mr. Shen’s paintings are sold, your company will also receive a share. We are a cooperative relationship.”
After Xiang Yulin weighed the pros and cons, he found that he didn’t suffer at all, on the contrary, Shen Yuhan brought his own traffic, and they only provided venues and service personnel for the exhibition of his works, Shen Yuhan’s side has already brought the best publicity channel.
He is simply a golden nugget.
Xiang Yulin finally happily agreed to all Assistant Qu’s requests, throughout the whole process, Shen Yuhan was only responsible for listening and answering the questions that he could answer, such as the requirements for on-site painting, and also the number of paintings that he would exhibit and so on, Xiang Yulin also requested that the 《Beginning of Summer》 and 《Winter Solstice》 which were published online, must be exhibited.
Shen Yuhan had his own insistence: “Yes, but these two paintings are not for sale.”
Xiang Yulin nodded: “Okay, we have basically completed all the preparations, Mr. Shen is the last painter to confirm with me, may I ask if you have any other works that can be exhibited.”
Of course, Shen Yuhan has a lot, he usually has many writing exercises: “I wonder how many you need.”
Xiang Yulin: “Excluding 《Beginning of Summer》 and 《Winter Solstice》, add three more paintings, these three need to be sellable.”
Shen Yuhan: “Okay, I’ll send you the photo first later.”
Xiang Yulin: “After confirmation, we will send staff to your door to deliver the paintings to the art exhibition center.”
Shen Yuhan nodded, he wondered if he could draw one or two more painting as an alternative, anyway, it didn’t take him much time to paint, he could easily draw anything as long as it wasn’t complicated.
“What about the scene? Is there a theme? Or can I paint whatever I want?”
“On-site painting doesn’t need to be too complicated, just paint something simple, we will have a master of ceremonies on the site to come and auction your on-site paintings, you just need to go there and stay for an hour, you can do as many paintings as you like, depending on the effect on site.” Xiang Yulin saw that Shen Yuhan was listening carefully like a student, so he said a few more words, “Some painters are not well-known enough, so the effect of on-site painting is not strong, and they may not be able to bring up the atmosphere of the scene, of course, this is just an exception.”
After hearing what he said, Shen Yuhan was a little worried: “I’m not famous either.”
Xiang Yulin was stunned for a moment, then smiled, saying such Versailles words with such sincere eyes, it was also amazing.
He explained: “There is no need to worry about this, on-site painting is just an interactive process.”
“I’m not very good at that.” How can he, an ancient soul, interact with modern people.
“If you don’t want to communicate with them, just paint.” Xiang Yulin wanted Shen Yuhan to be the highlight of the exhibition no matter what, he was really handsome, and with his long hair, he was a classic beauty.
Before Shen Yuhan and Xiang Yulin parted ways, they added each other’s WeChat.
Apart from talking about cooperation, Assistant Qu spent the rest of the time listening, he was wondering whether he should tell the boss, that the boss’s wife and this Chief Xiang had a good talk?
Forget it, he couldn’t think too much about it.
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In the next few days, Shen Yuhan became very busy, and communicated with Xiang Yulin quite a lot, he painted two new paintings, and selected one of his usual practice paintings, and put together three paintings that he thought were not bad.
With something to do, his loneliness will be reduced, although his husband can accompany him at night, his time is limited after all, and sometimes when he saw the dark blue color under his eyes, Shen Yuhan couldn’t bear to chat with him.
This morning, he moved the 《Beginning of Summer》 and 《Winter Solstice》, which Shan Qihuan had someone framed, downstairs, and the other three were just packed in painting tubes.
Shan Qihuan had just finished breakfast and was about to go out, he had an important meeting this morning.
Shan Qihuan looked at the paintings on the coffee table and asked him: “How many more do you want to take?”
Shen Yuhan counted again: “No more, just these five paintings, someone will come over later to help me move them to the exhibition hall.”
“When does the art exhibition start? I’ll take the time to come over and support you.” Shan Qihuan has been so busy these days that he didn’t even have a proper meal with him after New Year’s Day.
“Three days later.” Shen Yuhan stepped forward and straightened the collar of his husband’s shirt, “Honey, are you coming home for dinner tonight?”
Shan Qihuan searched his mind for information, it seems that he is not free this Friday?
He thought for a moment and said: “I’m not sure about tonight, there might be a dinner party, I’ll be back if it’s canceled.”
“Okay.” Shen Yuhan walked him to the door, “Honey, be careful on the road.”
Shan Qihuan kissed him on the lips: “Um.”
Shen Yuhan is getting used to the habit of kissing his husband when he goes out, but his face feels so hot after every kiss.
He thought, this should be the etiquette between modern couples.
Half an hour after Shan Qihuan left, the person who was supposed to pick up the paintings arrived, however, it was not a staff member, but Xiang Yulin himself.
Shen Yuhan was surprised: “Why did you come here in person?”
Xiang Yulin is dressed very fashionably today, wearing a casual plaid suit, he is of a completely different type from Shan Qihuan, probably because he is in a different industry.
He said gently: “The staff had something to do and couldn’t get away, I happened to be free and had to go to the painting exhibition venue to take a look, so I stop by to pick up the paintings on the way.”
Shen Yuhan said: “Oh, oh, is that so, wait a minute, I’ll take it out.”
Xiang Yulin got down from the driver’s seat: “Let me get it for you.”
Shen Yuhan looked at his somewhat familiar face and nodded: “That’s fine.”
The process of getting the painting was very fast, after Xiang Yulin packed the painting, he glanced into the house: “Chief Shan is not at home?”
Shen Yuhan smiled: “Ah, he has gone to work, do you want to come in and have a cup of tea first?”
Xiang Yulin accepted his invitation: “As long as I don’t delay your time.”
“No delay, please come in.” This was the first time Shen Yuhan had invited someone into his home, and even personally brewed tea for him.
Probably because he really misses his family, seeing Xiang Yulin’s face, he couldn’t help but want to see more of it, so that he can fulfill his little bit of longing.
Xiang Yulin, of course, doesn’t know what Shen Yuhan is thinking, he only knows that he looks at himself with special tenderness, how could he possibly refuse such an invitation from a beauty?
The next part will be up soon.
