Consulate General in Los Angeles, conference room.
Video conference call is in progress.
On the large projection screen, several leaders from the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, the Shaanxi History Museum, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were gathered together to participate in this video conference call.
In addition to these leaders, several antique cultural relic appraisal experts from the Shaanxi Museum and the Forbidden City, as well as Xiao Ran's parents, also participated in the video conference call.
In this conference room, there were the consul and cultural counselor of the Consulate General in Los Angeles, Ma Ming, a Chinese lawyer and others.
Then there are the core characters Xiao Ran and his personal lawyer David.
At this time, Xiao Ran was carefully taking out the precious antique cultural relics stolen from Shaanxi Expo one by one.
When he took out the six red gold dragons one by one and gently placed them on the conference table, several diplomats present, as well as many officials and experts on the other end of the video, all stood up.
Everyone was extremely excited, their eyes were full of obsession, and they were all admiring.
"It is indeed a national treasure! It is so exquisite!"
"It's incredible how our ancestors made these red gold dragons in the Tang Dynasty more than a thousand years ago."
While everyone was in admiration, they were also conducting appraisals.
The people responsible for the appraisal are naturally the people from Shaanxi Expo and the top appraisal experts from the Forbidden City.
There is no difficulty in identification, just like no one can copy these six red gold dragons.
In the blink of an eye, the identification results were released.
"That's right! These are the six Tang Chijin walking dragons that were stolen from our museum!"
"Who would have thought that they still exist and are intact as before"
"Who would have thought that they would be lost to Los Angeles, USA, and only be discovered today nearly fifty years later."
The director of Shaanxi Museum said excitedly, his eyes were wet.
Two antique cultural relic appraisal experts from Shaanxi Expo were even more in tears.
“When these six Tang red gold walking dragons were stolen, we were still young boys who had just started working in the museum.”
"Fifty years have passed and we are so old that we are almost buried. Who would have imagined that we would see these priceless treasures again? It is really great."
As he spoke, an old man from Shaanbo choked up.
The situation of several other people in Shaanbo was similar, and they were all so excited that they couldn't help themselves.
After Xiao Ran's suggestion, the parents who were invited to attend the meeting were even more excited with tears in their eyes, and their eyes were full of pride and pride.
How could they not feel proud and proud that their son had accomplished such a great thing?
Originally, they were a little worried. After all, Xiao Ran was in the United States and was doing things that Americans did not want to see.
However, after receiving assurances from relevant people that they would help Xiao Ran deal with all his troubles so that he could study and live normally, their worries immediately disappeared.
Seeing the excited people at the scene and on the big projection screen, Xiao Ran himself was very proud.
At the same time, his men were not idle either.
He took out the precious antiques and cultural relics that were stolen from Shaanbo fifty years ago and placed them on the conference table.
As he moved, there were endless compliments at the scene and on the other side of the video.
The atmosphere of this video conference call has become increasingly lively.
As for the authenticity of these precious antique cultural relics, there is no doubt at all.
In the blink of an eye, more than half an hour passed.
After appreciating and appraising these priceless national treasures, everyone began to discuss another issue.
"Xiao Ran, on behalf of the Cultural Relics Bureau, thank you for recovering these priceless treasures for the country. What you have done deserves everyone's appreciation and awards."
"Now you can talk about your demands. The country will not treat anyone with meritorious service and will fully consider your safety and interests."
A leader from the State Administration of Cultural Heritage said.
After the words fell, everyone looked at Xiao Ran.
Xiao Ran turned his head and glanced at David, pondered for a moment, and then said with a smile:
"I discussed it with my lawyer David before and reached an agreement."
"This batch of stolen cultural relics was discovered in Los Angeles. It is probably impossible to find out whether the Jewish financier named Joshua is the mastermind behind the theft of cultural relics."
"If we want to bring these priceless treasures back to China, and if Fang Yufei and I want to continue studying and living in Los Angeles, we must give the U.S. government some sweeteners, and we cannot let them get nothing."
"Otherwise, the U.S. government or Los Angeles will definitely make things difficult. God knows what will happen! Our safety in Los Angeles cannot be guaranteed."
"The so-called sweetness is actually taxes. If you want to get these priceless treasures back home smoothly, you must pay a symbolic amount of taxes to the Los Angeles authorities."
"In addition to these, I personally have a special request, and it is a request that is beneficial to me personally and the country..."
Listening to Xiao Ran's words, the people participating in the video conference had different reactions.
Some of them nodded in agreement, while others were thinking deeply and did not give their opinions immediately.
After a while, the previous leader of the Cultural Relics Bureau spoke.
"Xiao Ran, what you said makes sense. We can sit down and discuss it."
"First of all, make it clear that the country will ensure your safety and protect your interests from infringement..."
Then, the negotiation officially kicked off.
When the time came to around eight o'clock in the evening, the negotiations ended.
Xiao Ran reached a preliminary agreement with the Cultural Relics Bureau and Shaanxi Museum.
This agreement takes into account the interests of all parties, ensuring that this batch of priceless treasures can be transported smoothly, while also ensuring Xiao Ran's interests and safety, and giving the Americans some sweeteners.
There is no way, who makes the other party the biggest gangster in the world, and it is on the other party's territory, don't give some sweetness and don't talk about it!
How to negotiate with the Americans next and reach an agreement is a matter for the Consulate General. Xiao Ran can only wait for the result.
After the meeting, Xiao Ran was ready to get up and leave.
At this moment, an appraisal expert from the Forbidden City suddenly said:
"Xiao Xiao, I heard Shangbo Lao Li talk about your live broadcast room. It sounds very interesting."
"I wonder if I, an old guy, can join your live broadcast room and play with you young people?"
"The next time you find treasures flowing out of the country, I can also help you and give you some appraisal opinions."
Xiao Ran's eyes suddenly lit up, he nodded excitedly and said:
"Mr. Jin, you are the top expert in identifying antiques and cultural relics in the country. It would be great if you could join my live broadcast room. I can only ask for it!"
"However, the live broadcast room is full of young people who speak out loud, and they are all night owls. If you join, you have to consider the time difference and be patient."
"Hahaha"
Everyone laughed.
When the laughter subsided, Mr. Jin immediately continued:
"It's okay. If I stay with you young people, maybe my mentality will become a little younger. This is a good thing. As for the time difference, I will pay attention to it!"
"Let's talk about the pair of Yongzheng Ji blue-glazed celestial sphere vases you took. Shangbo Lao Li sent me the photos. They are really a good pair. What are you going to do with them?"
"If you haven't figured out how to deal with it, I have some collector friends who should be very interested. The price will definitely satisfy you!"
Xiao Ran smiled and shook his head.
"Old Jin, I promised the fans in the live broadcast room that I would sell the pair of blue-glazed celestial sphere bottles to one of them. I can't break my promise!"
"If you find similar treasures in the future, you can participate in the bidding in my live broadcast room, and you may be able to successfully win a few treasures!"
"Okay, then I'll wait patiently. I believe you will find more good treasures."
Mr. Jin nodded, not unhappy at all.
Not only Jin Lao, but also several other antique cultural relic appraisal experts also expressed their desire to join Xiao Ran's live broadcast room and have fun with everyone.
By the way, let's see if we can find some good treasures.
How could Xiao Ran refuse such a good thing, so he quickly nodded and agreed.
After chatting with everyone for a few more words, he took David out of the conference room.
As for the six red gold walking dragons and other top-quality antique cultural relics, they were handed over to the Consulate General for preservation.
How these priceless treasures are transported back to China has nothing to do with Xiao Ran!
