A significant part of this is due to the diplomatic policies of the Gulf countries that flaunt wealth, showcasing their national image externally. If compared in terms of hot money circulating in the entire market, even renowned wealthy countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar combined cannot compare to the Dongxia Market.
Hanks had somewhat learned a couple of phrases in Chinese.
He not only could speak Mandarin, but also Cantonese, saying auspicious phrases like "Congratulations on getting rich" and "May your wealth be plentiful."
An agent is also part of the service industry; it's only by making the bosses happy that they will be willing to spend on their represented artists, right?
"I wonder... what brings you here?"
Gu Tongxiang felt greatly honored.
He hesitated for a moment but still voiced his inner speculation. "Could it be that Ma Shi Gallery wants to buy my grandson Weijing's work? What an honor."
"You could say that, but we don't buy works."
