He turned his head and saw Professor Yajima putting down the phone and smiling at him.
Hanks felt uneasy under the gaze and quickly returned a smile.
"Professor, please consider it. Fifty million dollars, it would be hard to find a more sincere offer than ours." Hanks thought Uncle Sakai seemed a bit moved.
"No, no, no."
Ichiro Yakai wagged his fat carrot-like finger gently and said, "With all due respect, if such a contract came from Gagosian or Lisson, that would be sincere. But the allure of Ma Shi Gallery is much smaller."
"In fact, I don't mind telling you, Gagosian is also negotiating with me. They are willing to consign for cooperation, with a fifty-fifty split of sales. OFA's renewal offer is also for four years, roughly forty-eight million dollars. If it's just two million dollars less, why not continue with my old employer?"
The smile on Hanks' face became a bit strained.
He knew Professor Yajima was speaking the truth.
