Qin Lin hadn't expected Old Wu Kai to give him the painting. If it were put up for sale, it would be worth several hundred million.
"Old Master, this painting is too valuable," Qin Lin said.
Wu Kai shook his head. "I've already found something more important than this painting here at Qinglin Manor. What matters most to me is making breakthroughs in my painting and technique. Boss Qin, please accept it!"
"All right, I'll take it," Qin Lin said with a smile. "Now that you've made a breakthrough in your painting and technique, I'll prepare an Imperial Medicinal Feast tomorrow to celebrate with you!"
Academician Li, who was standing nearby, immediately chimed in. "Boss Qin, there's a saying: 'Those who see it get a share.'"
"Exactly. You can't forget the three old fellows here," Academician Chu added.
Academician Lin nodded in agreement.
The three academicians weren't greedy eaters, but Boss Qin's cooking was simply too delicious, especially the Imperial Medicinal Feast.
Wu Kai didn't know what the Imperial Medicinal Feast was, but he could tell from the three academicians' reactions.
The three academicians were all advanced in years. What hadn't they seen or eaten? Any dish that could impress them like this had to be extraordinary.
Qin Lin smiled. "You three old masters aren't joking, are you? I'm the one cooking, so how could I possibly leave you out?"
The three academicians immediately burst into laughter.
"This time, we have Mr. Wu to thank."
"That's right. Without Mr. Wu's painting, it wouldn't be easy to get Boss Qin to cook an Imperial Medicinal Feast."
"Exactly. It's a rare treat!"
The three academicians spoke with smiles on their faces.
Wu Kai didn't forget to remind Qin Lin, "Boss Qin, remember to have the painting framed and properly protected. If you