"Brown turns out to be your friend. In this case, I can sell those pop art works to you."
"I believe you also have grasped the valuation I gave. Based on this, the quotation for each painting will be increased by 20%. Can you accept it?"
"In this way, you can save a lot of auction commissions. The general managers of the three major auction houses are still waiting for my reply."
Xiao Ran said with a smile, full of kindness.
The sword was extremely cruel and showed no mercy.
After hearing the offer, Griffin thought for a moment.
Immediately afterwards, he gave an affirmative answer.
"No problem, Sean, we can accept this offer and we can trade tomorrow."
"Are you really not going to sell those three "Dante's Ark" paintings by Delacroix? We are also interested in acquiring them."
Xiao Ran's answer remains the same.
"I'm very sorry, Griffin, I have other plans for those three oil paintings and I don't plan to sell them."
"Well, it seems that I have missed those three top works of art."
Griffin responded, clearly a little regretful.
Then they chatted for a few more words, and after agreeing on the trading time tomorrow, the two parties ended the call.
Afterwards, Xiao Ran and the others went to have dinner.
During the meal there were calls from people trying to buy top-notch art.
Xiao Ran explained the situation one by one and told them that all the top-notch artworks had been processed.
Other antiques, cultural relics and artworks of relatively low value found in those two warehouses will be processed later.
As before, Xiao Ran first had to satisfy the purchase requirements of the many fans in the live broadcast room, and then it was everyone else's turn.
Hearing what he said, those guys waving checks could only hang up the phone with regret.
After dinner, Xiao Ran called David into the study and quickly launched action.
After chatting for a while, he got down to business.
"David, please contact the lawyers of the Pelos family now and tell them that I have a business to discuss with them."
"I'm going to make a deal with the Library of Congress for those three paintings of "Dante's Ark" by Delacroix."
"This is a win-win deal. I believe they will be interested. For them, this deal is reassurance!"
Hearing this, David couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
Then he suddenly realized it and nodded with a smile.
"Okay, Sean, I'll contact the other party's lawyer right now."
With that said, David took out his cell phone and started calling the Pelos family lawyer.
The call was connected in a blink of an eye, and David tactfully told the other party what Xiao Ran meant.
During the narration, he was very cautious and did not mention a single word about the Library of Congress, let alone the three paintings "Dante's Ark" and "Yongle Canon"
However, he expressed Xiao Ran's meaning very clearly, and the other party would definitely understand.
In this way, even if the other party records or is monitored by the FBI, there will be no clues left.
In fact, it was a call between two lawyers.
Even if it is recorded or monitored, it cannot be used as effective evidence and is instead suspected of violating the law.
After understanding what Xiao Ran meant, the other party immediately fell silent.
After a while, the opposing lawyer gave a reply.
He needs to ask for advice from his boss, that is, from the crazy old woman.
David naturally wouldn't object and hung up the phone immediately.
Two or three minutes later.
A certain crazy old woman living outside Washington received a call from the family lawyer.
On the phone, the lawyer relayed what Xiao Ran meant.
After listening, the crazy old woman immediately fell into deep thought, but her eyes flashed with emotion.
After thinking for a moment, she said:
"Tony, if you go to New York tomorrow, I will send someone to meet you."
"Go meet that bastard and talk to him about this deal."
"If the conditions are reasonable, it doesn't mean that it can't be traded. Ryan can't hide in Italy all the time!"
"Understood, ma'am"
Tony responded and immediately hung up the phone.
After ending the call, the crazy old woman immediately told her husband, the famous Capitol Hill stock god, about the incident.
After all, Ruian is their grandson, so they naturally need to discuss it.
After listening to the introduction, the Capitol Hill stock god’s eyes suddenly shone with excitement.
"I just saw on the news that that lucky bastard made another big discovery. He found the triptych of "Dante's Ark" by the romantic master Delacroix in Manhattan."
"According to news reports, "Dante's Ark" is the pioneering work of the Romantic school of painting. It has an extremely important position in the history of art. It is the top work of art and is extremely valuable."
"If I'm not mistaken, that bastard is planning to trade these three priceless paintings and Ryan's video with us. I think this transaction is very worthwhile."
"We can find a way to get those three oil paintings over and keep them as a family collection. At the same time, we can also solve a major hidden danger. Then Ruian can come back."
Hearing this, the crazy old woman was also very excited, with greedy light flashing in her eyes.
This couple, and even their entire family, are notoriously greedy!
How could they be willing to miss such a God-given opportunity!
After thinking for a moment, the crazy old woman nodded.
"This deal is indeed worth considering. I don't know what that bastard wants to get?"
"Let Tony and the others get in touch with that bastard tomorrow and listen to his conditions."
"If the conditions he offers are reasonable and do not involve sensitive areas or national security, then there will be no problem!"
Next, the couple began to discuss the transaction.
During this period, they searched online for information about Delacroix and "Dante's Ark".
When they understood the status and value of "Dante's Ark" in the history of Western art, their eyes suddenly became brighter!
New York, in the presidential suite on the top floor of the Plaza Hotel.
Xiao Ran was on the phone with the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the call came from the other party.
The purpose of the other party's call was precisely for those three paintings of "Dante's Ark"
After a few polite words, the director of the Metropolitan Museum got to the point.
"Sean, I wonder what you're going to do with Delacroix's Dante's Ark triptych"
"If possible, we at the Metropolitan Museum would like to acquire those three top works of art. We can sit down and have a chat."
Xiao Ran smiled and immediately responded.
"Thomas, I guess you have also received some news. I do not plan to sell the "Dante's Ark" triptych, but I have other arrangements."
"Needless to say, I plan to take out the three paintings of "Dante's Boat" and exchange them for some ancient Chinese documents and antique artworks."
"ah!"
Thomas exclaimed, and then said helplessly:
"What you said at Bonhams auction house two days ago, I didn't expect it to come true so soon."
"Okay, even if it's an exchange, we can sit down and talk. I believe we can reach an agreement."
"You also know that the Metropolitan Museum of Art has many ancient books and documents and antique artworks from China."
"Tell me about the terms of the transaction and what you want. If the conditions are reasonable, the deal will not be difficult to achieve."
That’s all you need!
But this time you have to give in, and it will be the Metropolitan Museum’s turn next time!
Xiao Ran smiled proudly.
"I'm very sorry, Thomas. My first choice for this transaction is the Library of Congress, and the Metropolitan Museum can only be ranked second."
"So I can't promise you anything right away. I can only wait until I contact the Library of Congress. If we can't reach a deal, we can discuss the deal again."
"If you really don't want to miss the "Dante's Ark" triptych, you can also take the initiative to contact the Library of Congress. I am not opposed to a three-party transaction."
Thomas was stunned immediately and remained silent for a long time.
At this moment, Sam's voice suddenly came from the intercom.
"Sean, there are some old friends downstairs in the hotel who want to meet you."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran immediately nodded to David.
David understood instantly, immediately picked up the walkie-talkie and walked out of the study, going outside to talk to Sam.
At this time, Thomas also woke up.
"Sean, it looks like you're very busy there!"
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.
"Isn't that right? I haven't been idle since I returned to the hotel."
“Either someone comes to visit in person or someone calls.”
“Everyone has the same purpose, they are all here for those top-notch works of art.”
Hearing this, Thomas paused again.
Then, this guy said helplessly:
"Yes! Who doesn't want those top-notch works of art? Especially the "Dante's Ark" triptych, it's so important!"
"Okay! I will contact relevant people at the Library of Congress to see if I can join this heavyweight art transaction."
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Ran excitedly pumped his fist and celebrated silently.
After chatting for a few more words, he ended the call.
Before finishing, he asked Thomas for the phone number of the Librarian of Congress.
Then he pulled up the video and high-definition pictures of the "Dante's Ark" triptych and sent them to Thomas for preliminary identification.
While he was busy, David walked in from outside.
Seeing that Xiao Ran had ended the call, he immediately reported the situation.
"The old friends downstairs are some guys from the FBI Art Crime Unit. They are here to inform you."
"Delacroix's "Dante's Ark" triptych has been included in the list of artworks restricted from leaving the country and cannot be taken out of the United States."
Xiao Ran paused for a moment, then nodded angrily.
"As expected, these bastards are really dogs, and their noses are so sharp!"
"Hahaha"
David laughed and nodded approvingly.
