200: Chapter 200: A Grand Purchase!

Maria lifted her head with a hint of pride.

Sure enough, just as she had expected, Monica hesitated for a moment before finally putting the bank card away.

"Shen Zhou, I'm truly grateful to you. I'll treat you to dinner next time I have the chance."

"And I promise you, I will definitely put all of these funds into charitable causes."

Monica spoke with a firm tone.

Although this wasn't the first time she had held a private art exhibition, she had never imagined how much the final sales would reach.

Based on past transaction experience, the closing price for each painting was at most within 300,000 euros.

Furthermore, such impressive sales figures usually only appeared when the exhibition reached its middle stages.

But this time, Shen Zhou had directly pushed the highest transaction price to three million euros on the very first day of the exhibition.

This would undoubtedly raise the perceived value of Monica's personal artwork invisibly.

This was definitely of great benefit to her personally.

Therefore, the gratitude in her heart toward Shen Zhou became increasingly intense.

"Monica, first of all, I believe in your character; everyone can see your determination in the field of charity."

"Besides that, I think you're being too modest. Your painting skills reached a master level long ago."

"At least in my view, these paintings are all extremely valuable."

"After I buy this painting of yours, I'll find a suitable time to display it to the public as a new addition to my collection."

"You know I've bought several treasures at European Auctions; sooner or later, I'll hold my own personal exhibition as well."

"Moreover, what I actually want to do now is buy all of your paintings here at the scene."

"As for the price, I maintain my previous stance—it's up to you. I can accept anything regardless."

Before Monica, who was standing to the side, could snap back to her senses, Shen Zhou made an even more shocking statement.

Monica's heart began to throb incessantly.

She knew her own work best; she was well aware that her paintings didn't hold much artistic value for connoisseurs.

Yet Shen Zhou not only paid the extravagant price of three million euros for one, but was also willing to spend even more to acquire all of her paintings.

There was only one possibility: Shen Zhou was trying to pursue her at any cost.

"Am I really worth him doing this?"

Monica couldn't help but wonder in her heart.

In the end, she couldn't resist speaking up:

"Shen Zhou, we are true friends. I only invited you here this time to appreciate my paintings; I never intended for you to spend so much."

Monica even felt that her words at this moment seemed so shallow, unable to express her true inner thoughts.

"I must also tell you that my buying these paintings actually has little to do with you personally."

"In my opinion, these works are genuine masterpieces. Even if they appeared at exhibitions in other countries, I would still strike without hesitation."

Shen Zhou explained with a solemn expression.

Of course, he only said this so that Monica could truly feel at ease.

This grand gesture of buying all the paintings was merely the first wave of his offensive toward Monica.

When the time was right, his offensive would become even more intense.

"Monica, I also know that as friends, it's hard for you to set a proper price."

"How about this, I'll just give you a flat price."

"I'll offer one hundred million euros. Sell me all the paintings here."

"For the sake of our friendship, don't say this amount is too much or too little."

"I know all my money will be used by you for the development of charitable causes, so I feel very honored by this."

With these decisive words, Shen Zhou completely cut off Monica's thoughts of refusing.

He also knew that Monica herself cared deeply about the development of charity.

Therefore, in the face of a full one hundred million euros, Monica would definitely let her principles yield slightly.

Furthermore, Shen Zhou had already righteously expressed his sincere heart for charity; she had more than enough reason to convince herself.

"Shen Zhou, it seems you've truly grasped my weakness."

Even Monica shook her head with a look of helplessness.

And this attitude meant she had given an appropriate response, agreeing to Shen Zhou's transaction request.

Because Monica had been entangled with a strange man this whole time, the surrounding people kept casting curious glances.

The crowd also clearly heard Shen Zhou's intention to pay one hundred million euros to buy all the paintings.

One must remember that this was one of the territories of the Ancient Roman Royal Family.

Those attending the private art exhibition basically had some connection with Princess Monica.

Naturally, wherever Monica appeared was the focus of everyone's attention.

Because of this, the surrounding crowd was currently incomparably shocked.

"This guy is actually going to spend a hundred million to buy all the paintings, and he decided so easily without even blinking?"

"Sure enough, the rumors are true—Chinese people are incredibly wealthy!"

"It's a good thing that playboy Carlos fled quickly just now, otherwise he'd probably want to find a crack in the ground to crawl into!"

"As expected, any man who can have close contact with Princess Monica is not simple."

Of course, there were also some infatuated women who had long been staring intently at Shen Zhou, their eyes shimmering with a brilliant light.

"This handsome guy is just too good-looking; the more you look, the more you feel like you can't take your eyes off him."

Quite a few women gathered in small groups, getting more excited as they spoke, some even starting to gesticulate wildly.

If it weren't for the fact that Shen Zhou was a total stranger to them, they probably wouldn't have been able to resist pouncing on him by now.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Shen Zhou began to request Maria to perform the financial operation in person.

Soon, Maria gave an affirmative look and completed the entire fund transfer procedure.

"Monica, the one hundred million euros has been transferred. You can verify it now."

Shen Zhou looked at Maria beside him.

Normally, for an average person to perform a large-scale fund transfer, it would naturally be very difficult and might even require an appointment in advance.

However, because the funds in Shen Zhou's account were so vast, he had long since become a top-tier client of the Swiss Bank.

Therefore, as long as it was his request, the bank would handle it with 24-hour non-stop priority.

Additionally, with Maria personally stepping in to coordinate the matter, the transfer was settled in just a few minutes.

"I have never doubted your strength."

Monica gestured with her hands; she didn't even want to check if the amount had arrived in the account.