Five or six minutes later.
Marcus and his lawyer had entered the presidential suite and sat down on the sofa in the living room.
The only people who talked to them were Xiao Ran and David, while Elaine and the others chose to avoid it.
After sitting down and chatting for a few words, everyone got down to business.
"Sean, after I left here last time, I asked my men to go around to find out about treasure maps and treasures."
"A few days later, one of my guys found out that a collector in New Haven had a treasure map that was said to be more than 200 years old."
"So I took people to New Haven and spent money to buy this treasure map, hoping to settle the grudge between us."
"According to the collector, this treasure map comes from the War of Independence and is a treasure buried by the British colonists before their defeat."
"The location where the treasure is buried should be in the old city of Boston, but no one has found this treasure for more than 200 years."
With that said, Marcus took out an oak box, placed it on the coffee table and pushed it over.
Xiao Ran could see clearly what was in that box as early as when the two guys entered the suite.
Inside the box is indeed a 200-year-old sheepskin map, which looks like a treasure map.
But it is not known whether the treasure pointed to by this treasure map actually exists.
The only way to find out is to explore Boston.
As for this treasure map, Marcus bought it from the collector or snatched it.
It's not important, and Xiao Ran doesn't care.
Even if it was stolen, the collector in New Haven would not dare to pursue it again, because the other party was the Mafia!
Now that lawyers from both sides are present, even if there is trouble, they will not be implicated.
Xiao Ran nodded slightly, then smiled and said:
"I didn't expect you to work so efficiently, Marcus, I'm a little surprised."
"Let me take a look at this treasure map. I hope it's a surprise."
"If the treasure map is true, the grievances between us can be wiped out."
As he spoke, he took out a pair of prepared gloves and put them on his hands.
Then he took the oak box and pretended to observe it carefully.
After making sure that there was nothing wrong with the box, he gently opened the wooden box.
Seeing this scene, Marcus and his lawyer were stunned for a moment, and the fear in their eyes became even stronger.
This bastard is too cautious in his actions. No one can plot against him except the bastard.
Just as they were complaining secretly, Xiao Ran carefully took out the sheepskin map placed in the oak box and unfolded it on the coffee table.
This is a crudely made sheepskin map, in the shape of an irregular polygon, about the size of two A4 papers put together, and the edges are not neatly trimmed.
Judging from the appearance alone, it is incomparable to the sheepskin scroll found in Songshizhai in San Francisco. One is in the sky and the other is in the earth.
However, this sheepskin map is in good condition and has no damage.
Due to its age, this sheepskin map has already turned yellow. Fortunately, it has not been eaten by insects, but it has a sense of historical vicissitudes.
The pattern drawn on it is still recognizable, although it is a bit blurry.
It's a pity that the map is very sloppily drawn, like the graffiti of a primary school student, or even worse.
You can see, on the far right side of the map, several sailing ships with British flags.
There is also abbreviated text that unmistakably reads Boston Harbor.
Boston Harbor is the starting point of the treasure route, which also explains the origin of this treasure map.
From this point on, a thickened treasure hunt route meanders into the city of Boston.
On both sides of this treasure route, there are patterns and words used to represent streets, mountains, and rivers.
There are also several crooked houses with a very rough style.
At the end of the treasure route is a house in the center of the map.
Next to the house are two wooden boxes filled with gold and silver treasures, which are very eye-catching and different from other houses on the map.
Obviously, that crooked house is where the treasure is.
In the blank space in the upper right corner of this sheepskin map is written a person's name, F. Wallace.
Xiao Ran briefly checked the so-called treasure map, and then looked at the two mafia bosses in front of him.
"According to my identification, this is indeed a treasure map from the Revolutionary War, and the treasure location on the map is indeed Boston."
"But whether it is a real treasure map or a prank by someone during the Revolutionary War remains to be verified."
"What else did the collector in New Haven find about this treasure map? I'd like to know more about it."
Hearing that the treasure map was indeed from the Revolutionary War, Marcus suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little regretful.
Next, he began to introduce what he learned.
The New Haven collector was actually a professor of history at Yale University.
He found the treasure map at a flea market in New Haven about six years ago and sold it.
After buying the treasure map, he studied it carefully.
Other than confirming that the treasure map was indeed from the Revolutionary War, there were no surprising findings.
He consulted a large amount of historical documents and found out the true identity of the maker of this treasure map, Wallace.
That guy was a first mate on a battleship in the British Navy, and he was killed near Boston during the Revolutionary War, and that was that.
In search of this unknown treasure, the history professor at Yale University went to Boston no less than twenty times.
He explored every possible place in Old Town Boston.
Nothing was found and I was disappointed every time.
Five or six years passed.
He had lost the passion to continue exploring the treasure, and the treasure map was shelved.
It wasn't until Marcus brought someone to the door this time that he transferred the treasure map to these mafia scum.
As for whether he is willing or not, probably only he knows.
After listening to Marcus introduce the situation, Xiao Ran couldn't help but fell into silence.
After a moment, he smiled and said:
"Marcus, after my appraisal and your introduction, it is basically certain that this treasure map is indeed real."
"In this case, I will keep my promise, and the bridge between us will be cleared."
"From now on, we will keep our peace and hope that nothing unpleasant will happen again."
Before he finished speaking, Marcus's eyes immediately flashed with surprise and he was completely relieved.
Then, he nodded hurriedly and said:
"That couldn't be better, Sean, you are indeed a man of your word!"
"It's a pity that we belong to two different worlds, otherwise I really want to be friends with you."
Xiao Ran just smiled at the compliment from the mafia boss and didn't take it seriously at all. It went in one ear and out the other!
Neither he nor Marcus want to have anything to do with each other anymore!
Marcus is right, they are from two different worlds and there is no way they can be friends!
After settling their grudges, the two mafia bosses immediately stood up and left.
Now they are being closely watched by the FBI and are in trouble, and they don't want to stay here any longer.
Just as he was leaving, Marcus suddenly thought of something and asked casually:
"Sean, I would like to ask, does the legendary $200 million reward fund really exist?"
"If it exists, and our grudges have been resolved, can we remove it from your bounty list?"
This guy asked in a joking tone, but the meaning behind his words was obvious.
Xiao Ran understood very well, but smiled indifferently.
"Marcus, since you are no longer my enemy, you don't have to worry about this issue."
"Whether the $200 million bounty fund really exists has nothing to do with you anymore. You don't have to worry!"
Upon hearing this, both Marcus and his lawyer rolled their eyes helplessly.
Can you not care?
That's the fucking Sword of Damocles! Who is not afraid?
Seeing Xiao Ran's ambiguous attitude, Marcus and the others could only say goodbye and leave. How could they dare to ask further questions?
All they could do was to warn all their subordinates over and over again.
From now on, stay away from this crazy and cruel guy, as far away as possible, and never mess with him!
As soon as the door to the suite closed, David asked curiously:
"Sean, are you going to Boston to explore this treasure?"
Without any hesitation, Xiao Ran immediately gave the answer.
"The treasure buried by the British colonists during the Revolutionary War sounds interesting. Now that I have obtained this treasure map, of course I cannot miss this opportunity."
"When the things here in New York are over, let's go to Boston together to see if we can find this treasure. I also want to visit Boston."
"Before going to Boston, let's go to Yale first. I want to meet the professor of history at Yale University and discuss with him about this treasure map."
"I don't have high hopes for finding the treasure buried by the British colonists. This treasure map is too rough, and too many people know about it!"
"It will be basically impossible for us to keep it as secret as we do now. Whether we can find this treasure depends on luck!"
While talking, they had returned to the living room.
At this time, Elaine and the others also came down from upstairs.
Xiao Ran briefly introduced the situation to them, and then locked the treasure map into the safe.
Afterwards, he took Elaine and David out of the hotel and went to the auction as planned.
