The next day, morning.
About half past eight.
In the living room, Xiao Ran and the others were sitting on the sofa, laughing and chatting. Everyone was very relaxed.
"Three beauties, please stay in the suite this morning. It's safer here."
"My deal with the Library of Congress will be completed by noon."
"When I come back, I will take you to see the two newly purchased apartment buildings."
Xiao Ran smiled and talked about today's arrangements.
The three beauties all nodded without any objection.
"No problem, honey, you can just do your own thing, don't worry about us."
Elaine continued.
Xiao Ran gently shook her hand, then turned to look at Fang Yufei.
"Yufei, today's heavyweight art transaction has countless people in the country paying attention."
"There are some very important people among them. You guys should be very busy backstage."
"You need to translate some important conversations into Chinese and use barrage to broadcast them in the live broadcast room."
"Also, remind those guys in the live broadcast room in time not to let dirty words fly all over the sky."
"If necessary, you can temporarily cancel the voice permissions of some guys and restore them later."
Hearing this, Fang Yufei immediately smiled and nodded.
"Don't worry, I know what to do, just see how I kill everyone!"
"Who dares to speak out loud in the live broadcast room today, especially those guys like Fatty Wu? Let's see how the sisters deal with them."
"Yeah! Looks like Fatty Wu and the others are going to be in trouble!"
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.
For the domestic cultural circle, the return of the 40 volumes of "Yongle Dadian" that had been appropriated by the Library of Congress is a major cultural event!
After the news spread, it has caused a huge sensation in the country and attracted countless attention.
Almost all domestic experts and scholars who study literature and history, as well as all cultural and museum institutions, collectors, collection enthusiasts, and cultural departments are all paying attention to this matter.
Everyone was watching Xiao Ran's every move and the 40 extremely precious volumes of "Yongle Dadian".
Everyone is full of expectations, waiting for the 40 volumes of "Yongle Dadian" to return to China smoothly.
In addition to many experts, scholars and relevant departments, many domestic TV stations and other media are also paying attention to this cultural event.
In order to grasp first-hand information and developments, many people expressed through various channels that they hope Xiao Ran can live broadcast the entire transaction process.
In addition to wanting to see the 40 volumes of "Yongle Dadian" for the first time and witness the return of those priceless treasures, everyone also wants to participate in this highly anticipated cultural event.
A big event like this is something you can't usually encounter, but no one wants to miss it!
Xiao Ran would naturally not refuse such a request.
Taking this opportunity, he can quickly expand his influence and make his image taller.
More importantly, live broadcasting the entire transaction process is also a check on the Americans.
In full view of the public, the US government will not blatantly betray its trust if it wants to show some respect.
Of course, the possibility of them openly breaking the contract or even openly looting cannot be ruled out.
After all, the United States is the largest rogue country in the world. What is there that it dares not do?
Considering that the other party might break his promise at any time and even directly loot the "Dante's Ark" triptych, Xiao Ran even wanted to live broadcast the entire transaction process.
This is undoubtedly a way of self-protection, which not only allows everyone to see the face of the United States clearly, but also completely distances itself from itself.
Different from the highly anticipated situation in China, in the past two days, many experts and scholars in the United States have come out to oppose this art transaction.
Most of them are experts and scholars who study Chinese history and culture, as well as related research institutions and groups.
Many of them are so-called China experts, have a certain understanding of China's long and splendid history and culture, and are even authorities in related research fields.
But at this moment, they are the ones with the loudest opposition and the most determined attitude!
The reason is simple, their cakes are passive!
There were even several anti-China congressmen who jumped out to oppose it.
Fortunately, the Library of Congress withstood the pressure and did not blatantly tear up the agreement, but chose to continue the transaction.
Or rather, it was the crazy old lady who withstood the pressure that prevented the deal from being aborted!
It's about her grandson and the top-notch artwork that she might get. Why does the crazy old lady care about whether she touches the cake of some American experts and scholars? She just benefits from it!
While he was talking, the cell phone placed aside suddenly rang.
Xiao Ran picked up the phone and took a look at it, then stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and answered the call.
The next moment, Counselor Wang's voice came over.
"Xiao Ran, the escort team of the Library of Congress has just set off and is heading to New York."
"They adopted your suggestion and used two medium-sized helicopters to escort the batch of "Yongle Dian" from the air."
"On those two medium-sized helicopters, there were two staff members from the Cultural Office of the Embassy in the United States, supervising the entire process."
Upon hearing the announcement, a look of surprise immediately appeared on Xiao Ran's face.
"Great! Those extremely precious batches of "Yongle Dadian" will arrive in New York soon."
"Looks like it's time for us to set off and pick up the "Dante's Ark" triptych at the Goldman Sachs Bank Headquarters."
Counselor Wang on the other end of the phone was also very excited.
"Do you need us to send someone over? Or do something?"
Xiao Ran smiled and shook his head.
"No, Uncle Wang, you can go directly to the Metropolitan Museum."
"Our company's employees have rushed over there and will pick you up."
"You all need to be present when appraising the triptych of "Dante's Ark" and conducting subsequent transactions."
"After the transaction is completed, I will hand over the 40 volumes of "Yongle Dadian" to you on the spot."
At this point, he suddenly stopped talking and did not continue.
Counselor Wang knew very well what was coming next.
Not only that, they were already prepared.
On the tarmac of JFK Airport, an Air China cargo plane filled with fuel was ready to take off at any time and flew directly to Beijing.
After discussing for a while, Xiao Ran just hung up the phone.
Then, he turned to Elaine and the others and said:
"The 40 volumes of "Yongle Dadian" have been shipped. It's time for me to set off. You just stay here."
After saying that, he walked towards the bedroom upstairs.
"I know, honey, stay safe"
Elaine nodded in response.
Fang Yufei and the others also nodded, but didn't say anything more.
Five or six minutes later, Xiao Ran came down from upstairs.
At this time, he was fully armed.
He was carrying a bulging black backpack behind him, wearing a Kevlar body armor, carrying an HK433 assault rifle in his hand, and an HK45 pistol in the holsters on his chest and waist.
It was obvious that he was ready to fight at any time.
Today's heavyweight art transaction has long been known to the world.
Both the 40 volumes of "Yongle Canon" and the triptych of "Dante's Boat" are priceless treasures, and there are too many people who covet them and stare at them.
More importantly, there are many people in the United States who oppose this art transaction.
Under such circumstances, how could Xiao Ran dare to be careless in the slightest.
Seeing his appearance, the three beauties sitting in the living room were all speechless.
At the same time, they became more excited.
"Wow! You are so aggressive. You are not going to trade antiques and art with others. You are just going to fight, okay?"
Swift said with an exaggerated expression.
Xiao Ran looked at the beauty and then nodded.
"Yes, I'm ready for a fight, if necessary!"
"Once those 40 volumes of "Yongle Dadian" are traded, if anyone dares to try to loot them, I will send him to hell!"
"hiss!"
The three beauties gasped and were all shocked.
From Xiao Ran's decisive tone, they could tell that this was no joke.
Before they could give any further response, Xiao Ran continued:
"Yufei, the live broadcast will begin from the moment we arrive at the tarmac on the roof of the Goldman Sachs Bank Headquarters building."
"Get ready and manage the backstage of the live broadcast room. Peng Jiajie and Li Yu will come over soon. You can just work in the study room."
Hearing this, Fang Yufei immediately nodded and said:
"Okay, I understand, leave the backstage to us!"
Xiao Ran nodded, then stepped forward and kissed Elaine, then turned and walked towards the door.
When he walked out of the presidential suite, David and Sam were already at the door.
Without exception, these guys are fully armed.
In addition to them, there were three Chinese employees at the door, one man and two women.
They each held mobile phones and laptops, and their eyes shone with excitement.
Seeing Xiao Ran coming out, David immediately stepped forward and said:
"Sean, the New York legal team has rushed to the Metropolitan Museum to prepare to witness today's heavyweight art transaction."
"With those guys supervising the scene, everyone will be afraid of three points."
Xiao Ran nodded, then smiled and said:
"I hope they are worthy of a commission of 100,000 US dollars. In that case, there will be opportunities to cooperate in the future."
After saying that, he looked at Sam again.
Sam immediately reported the situation.
"Sean, the two medium-sized helicopters are ready, as is the convoy."
Xiao Ran nodded, and then said in a deep voice:
"Okay! Guys, let's go"
With that said, he stepped out and walked towards the elevator.
They were going to take a helicopter to the headquarters of Goldman Sachs Bank. The escort convoy on the ground was just a cover.
As he stepped out, Xiao Ran also nodded to Peng Jiajie and the others.
While they were talking, they had already entered the elevator and went to the roof of the hotel.
A few minutes later.
A medium-sized helicopter parked on the apron on the roof of the hotel has taken off.
At the same time, another medium-sized helicopter roared from a short distance away.
Then, the two medium-sized helicopters flew directly towards Lower Manhattan, one after the other.
