CHAPTER 1088: CHAPTER 1088: THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE LUNCH TOGETHER

"No doubt, this is a masterpiece by Master Tony, the details are simply perfect!"

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When Master Tony’s painting was unveiled, the entire venue erupted with excitement.

Price, Ji Xiaofeng, and others became increasingly arrogant, basking in the envious gazes from those around, feeling immensely proud.

However, at this moment, Pan Wei was quietly conversing with the staff, piquing everyone’s curiosity. They all wanted to know what intriguing news was being shared.

Finally, amidst the anticipation, the staff spoke up: "According to Master Pan Wei, today’s auction has left him overwhelmed. The auction price was unexpectedly high, so he decided to give Mr. Price an additional surprise gift."

"Another surprise gift?"

"What could it be?"

Everyone was immensely curious. After giving away one of Tony’s paintings, Pan Wei was offering another gift.

"Master Pan Wei mentioned that his mentor, Mr. Tony, is also in the Capital City, so the surprise gift is the opportunity to have lunch with Mr. Tony!"

"What? The opportunity to have lunch with Mr. Tony?" Before the person could finish speaking, Ji Xiaofeng interrupted, asking in shock.

"That’s right, it’s Mr. Tony. He just learned about it and also gave his consent." The staff nodded affirmatively.

Perhaps to ordinary people, having lunch together might not seem so exciting.

But for art enthusiasts, it’s absolutely a dream come true level event. In their eyes, Mr. Tony is a God-like figure, revered at a soul level.

Having lunch with him is like a soul-enriching experience.

Just like basketball fans would feel having lunch with Jordan or Kobe, if such an event occurred, it would nearly fulfill their dreams.

"Really?"

Even Ding Wenjun asked with uncertainty.

"Really, Master Pan Wei nodded, how could it be false?" Ji Xiaofeng retorted.

"That’s truly wonderful!"

Ding Wenjun was so excited that she seemed a bit out of character, showing just how important Tony was in their hearts.

The others at the scene looked at Ji Xiaofeng and others with envious gazes, but with Price present, they could only envy from afar.

"Child, thank you so much. It’s been my lifelong dream to meet Master Tony, and you’ve helped make it happen." Ding Wenjun’s eyes were welling up as she expressed her gratitude to Price.

Price was becoming increasingly excited, feeling that his strategy had worked.

"Auntie, it’s alright, let’s go together. You all can exchange insights with Master Tony." Price casually said, as if accomplishing such a feat was easy.

"Everyone, please be quiet, Master Tony’s mentor, Tony, will soon arrive at the scene," suddenly, the staff dropped a bombshell.

"What? Master Tony is coming here?"

The crowd erupted in chatter, some even stood up in excitement.

"That’s right, please wait a moment." The staff’s voice trembled with excitement, showing how thrilled he was.

Everyone waited with anxious anticipation. Although they might not have the opportunity to dine with him, just witnessing a world-class master in person would be enough to have no regrets in life.

As time ticked by, finally, in the anticipation of everyone, Mr. Tony arrived at the scene.

He was an elderly man dressed in an extremely formal manner, with hair meticulously combed and lots of gel applied, making it almost blinding under the lights.

"He definitely has some flair, quite the aura of a master. Unlike Adolf, despite being mentors to these world-class masters, if you threw him in here, he’d have no masterly presence at all." Ye Chenfeng thought privately.

With the arrival of Master Tony, the atmosphere in the exhibition room seemed to soar.

Ye Chenfeng was starting to wonder if he was at a concert of some superstar rather than an art exhibition.

Those art enthusiasts, upon seeing Tony, were so excited as if their lives depended on it, desperately wanting to take photos or something.

"Teacher!"

Today’s grand finale, Master Pan Wei, saw Tony and stood like a tense student beside him, after greeting, stood silently, without a word.

Given Tony’s formal demeanor, he undoubtedly insisted on strict etiquette, so Pan Wei’s demeanor was perfectly normal.

"Everyone, please quiet down, Master Tony will say a few words!"

Master Tony stood on the stage and spoke a few words to everyone present, mostly expressing gratitude. But in the end, he asked the staff to invite Price and others on stage for a group photo.

Ji Xiaofeng and others were beyond excited, trembling as they walked, as was Ding Wenjun.

Ji Fengyu also followed suit, perhaps knowing Ji Qiushui wasn’t interested, so they didn’t call her.

In the envious eyes of so many, Ji Xiaofeng and others completed a group photo with Master Tony.

For them, it was akin to bringing honor to their ancestors.

"Why is another foreigner here? Is he related to Mr. Tony?" someone suddenly asked.

From the left entrance, a dignified elderly foreigner with a priest-like appearance appeared, accompanied by two attendants.

"Seems unlikely. Judging by his demeanor, he clearly holds some significance!"

The arrival of the elderly man instantly caused a stir, drawing most of the attention.

Ji Xiaofeng and the others gradually looked over, and eventually, even Tony and Pan Wei were drawn to look in the direction of the elderly man.

The layman’s eyes might be filled with confusion, an enigma.

But within seconds of seeing the elderly man, Tony looked as if he’d been struck by lightning, standing straight, stunned, unable to make sense of his surroundings.

His eyes held an expression of terror, almost as if he’d seen a ghost...

"What’s happening with Master Tony?" Ding Wenjun was the first to notice Tony’s abnormality, filled with questions.

"Huh? What’s up with the teacher?" Pan Wei too was deeply puzzled.

"Teacher..."

But in the next moment, Tony shouted "Teacher" and dashed out excitedly, running towards the elderly man.

"What is going on?"

Everyone was dumbfounded, especially Pan Wei. Witnessing Tony’s emotional demeanor, he felt it’s exactly like how he felt meeting Tony, identical.

"Teacher, I am so honored, I never expected to see you here! I am beyond excited..."

Arriving in front of the elderly man, Tony spoke a string of shocking words, ending up incoherent, not knowing what he was rambling on about.