Around one o'clock in the morning.
It was pitch black all around and everything was silent.
This top-notch mansion in Beverly Hills is brightly lit, as if it were daytime.
Xiao Ran hasn't rested yet and is busy packing things.
Fortunately, he was accompanied by two beautiful beauties, so he didn't feel tired at all.
At this time, the live broadcast has ended.
Through private message bidding, Xiao Ran auctioned Blessed Gerald's knight helmet, and the transaction price was US$38.5 million.
The buyer who photographed this top-quality antique cultural relic is a well-known collector in China.
Originally, Xiao Ran did not plan to release this top-notch antique cultural relic so early. He planned to make it a rare item to whet the appetite of some people in the United States and take the opportunity to hype it up.
In that case, the price of this top-quality antique artifact will be quickly raised, and it will be sold for an astonishingly high price.
But the appearance of "Angry Man" changed his mind.
The special significance of the artwork, as well as the huge political sensitivity, led him to change his mind and release the medieval knight's helmet early.
In addition, there is another reason to give those guys in the collector's live broadcast room a little sweetness and make them profitable.
Only in this way can we firmly attract domestic collectors and prevent them from losing their fans.
As for what the collector who gets the helmet will do with the helmet, whether he will use it to pursue the upper class route in the United States, that has nothing to do with him.
"Angry Man" was retained and was not auctioned in the live broadcast room.
What to do with this highly sensitive top-notch work of art is a very difficult question.
If done well, this top-notch piece of art will not only bring a huge fortune to Xiao Ran, but also bring him huge benefits in other aspects.
But if not done properly, it can cause huge trouble.
In view of this, how to handle this treasure must be done with caution.
The other things I photographed yesterday have all been taken care of.
Most of them were bought by fans, and a small part remained, which can be slowly disposed of in antique shops in the future.
After a while, Xiao Ran had packed his things.
Just as he was about to wash his hands and go back to the bedroom to rest, Fang Yufei, who was surfing the Internet, suddenly exclaimed.
"Sorry, Xiao Ran, the fact that you discovered and photographed "Angry Man" has been spread on the Internet!"
"The relationship between 'Angry Men' and the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, as well as Mandela's relationship, has also been revealed."
"ah!"
Elaine immediately exclaimed, startled.
Even Xiao Ran couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
Then, he shook his head helplessly.
"It was a matter of time, but I didn't expect it to be so fast."
"What I'm concerned about now is, was it the fans in the live broadcast room who leaked the news first, or someone else?"
"If you are a fan, you will be in trouble!"
As he said this, he glanced at the viewing terrace and looked through the night sky towards Taylor Swift's mansion.
Plans can’t keep up with changes!
It seems that some plans need to be adjusted to avoid going awry.
Fang Yufei quickly searched the Internet, and then said with relief:
"The person who first broke the news was not a fan in the live broadcast room, but an appraisal expert from the Museum of Modern Art in Los Angeles."
"The time this guy released the news was earlier than the time Al-Anazu confirmed this top-notch work of art."
"It can be determined from this that this expert has known about the existence of "Angry Man" for a long time."
While she was introducing the situation, Xiao Ran and Elaine had already picked up their phones and searched for relevant news on social media.
After quickly browsing the information, Xiao Ran immediately let out a sigh of relief and relaxed a little.
"Obviously, the photos of "Angry Man" should have been sent by those guys at the auction."
"It is not even ruled out that someone took the photo and went to experts from the Los Angeles Museum of Modern Art for appraisal, so the news was leaked."
"The expert at the Museum of Modern Art obviously knew about this top-notch work of art that had only been publicly exhibited once in South Africa."
"As this news spreads, I may encounter some trouble next."
The two beauties were stunned for a moment, then nodded.
They are very aware of the weight of this top-notch work of art.
"It's true, Sean. Given the current environment in America, "Angry Men" is too sensitive!"
Elaine said with a frown.
After the words fell, the scene suddenly became quiet.
Afterwards, Xiao Ran fell into deep thought.
After thinking for three to five minutes, he finally raised his head.
Immediately afterwards, he took out his mobile phone and started making calls.
The first call was to Sam, who was guarding the front yard of the villa with another bodyguard.
The call was connected in an instant, and Xiao Ran said immediately:
"Sam, please contact Anthony and the others immediately and ask them to come to Beverly Hills immediately to strengthen security here."
"No one, including the Los Angeles Police and even the FBI, will let those guys into this villa tonight without legal documents."
"I will ask David to come here immediately with his assistant lawyer, and leave the legal matters to David to handle."
Without any hesitation, Sam responded immediately.
"Understood, Sean, don't worry, we will guard the door."
"Okay! Thank you for your hard work."
Sean said in a deep voice.
Immediately afterwards, he started calling David again.
This time, David waited for a full minute or two before picking up the phone.
Apparently, the guy was sleeping.
After the call was connected, Xiao Ran immediately introduced the situation.
When David heard that "Angry Men" was related to the South African anti-apartheid movement and Mandela, and considering the current environment in the United States, he immediately realized the problem.
More importantly, the news has spread and quickly fermented on the Internet, attracting the attention of countless people.
David, who was still dazed at first, suddenly woke up as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on him!
"Wow! Sean, this piece of art is so important and sensitive!"
"I'm going to Beverly Hills right away. Don't let anyone enter the villa until I arrive."
As he said this, a flurry of sounds came from the phone.
After chatting for a few words, Xiao Ran just hung up the phone.
Next, he fell into thinking again.
Then he made a few more calls, to different people.
Among them was Ma Ming, who briefed Ma Ming on the situation and canceled his appointment at the Consulate General tomorrow.
After listening to the introduction, Ma Ming also realized the problem.
He told Xiao Ran that he would immediately notify the consul and cultural counselor to discuss how to deal with it.
After making four or five calls in succession, Xiao Ran stopped.
Then, he looked at the two beauties.
"Elaine, Yufei, go and have a rest and sleep peacefully."
"Just leave the outside matters to me, you don't have to worry."
Hearing this, Fang Yufei was ready to say something.
But Elaine pulled her and nodded immediately.
"Okay, Sean, let's go to bed. Just be careful."
After saying that, she pulled Yu Fei out of the living room and went upstairs to rest.
She obviously understood that she couldn't help much by staying here, so she might as well go upstairs to rest and not cause any trouble!
After they went upstairs, Xiao Ran quickly took a look around the villa, just in case.
After making sure there was nothing wrong, he went upstairs.
After a while, he came downstairs again and returned to the living room.
At this time, he had put on jeans and sneakers, and there were HK45 pistols in the holsters under his left and right armpits.
He was also carrying a long black handbag, which contained an HK433 assault rifle, many magazines filled with bullets, and a Kevlar body armor.
He was ready for any contingency, even if he had to fight with someone tonight.
After arriving at the living room, he sat directly on the sofa, preparing to spend this restless night here.
More than half an hour later, David and Anthony arrived at the villa one after another.
After entering the door, David and his assistant were shocked to see Xiao Ran fully armed.
Next, Xiao Ran briefly introduced the situation to them and talked about some of his coping strategies.
After basically understanding the situation, David and the others sat down in the living room, discussing countermeasures and waiting for dawn.
After chatting for a while, Sam's voice came over the intercom.
"Sean, some guys from the FBI's Los Angeles branch came to your door and want to meet and talk with you."
Hearing this, Xiao Ran and David immediately looked at each other and smiled.
as expected!
These FBI guys are really like dogs, their sense of smell is so sensitive!
"Sam, David will deal with the FBI agents"
"No one can enter this villa before dawn!"
Xiao Ran picked up the walkie-talkie and said.
As the words fell, David also stood up and walked out the door.
