"Xiao Ran, there is nothing wrong with these Dunhuang scriptures. They are all authentic and very precious."
"You can trade with the Metropolitan Museum and be sure to get these national treasure-level ancient books and documents."
After some identification and discussion, the director of the National Library of China gave a positive identification conclusion.
Hearing this, Xiao Ran nodded immediately.
"Okay! As long as you say this, I feel completely relieved."
"After the transaction is completed, I will send these national treasure-level antiques, artworks and ancient books and documents back to the country as soon as possible."
"When these treasures are returned to China, I would like to ask for your help to identify them again."
As he spoke, he gently closed a volume of Dunhuang scriptures in his hand and carefully put it into the box in front of him.
"Don't worry, we can't wait to get our hands on these national treasures, and no one wants to miss this opportunity."
Shan Lao continued.
Including him, several old men in Beijing were full of excitement.
And Xiao Ran and the others in the conference room were not like this.
Next, Xiao Ran chatted with a few old men for a few more words before ending the video call.
Then, he looked at Thomas across the conference table.
"Thomas, there is no problem with these Chinese antiques and ancient books and documents. We can complete this art transaction."
Thomas nodded painfully.
"Okay, Sean, these valuable Chinese antiques and ancient books and documents belong to you."
"I already regret it a little now. Without these antiques and artworks, the Metropolitan Museum's collection of Chinese antiques, cultural relics and artworks will lose a lot of color."
Xiao Ran smiled and shook his head.
"But you have also harvested several top-notch Western antiques, especially the works of Holbein and Dürer, which are extremely valuable."
"I believe that the works of these two Renaissance art masters can make up for your weakness in Northern Renaissance collections."
"This is a win-win deal for both of us. I hope this is just the beginning and we will have opportunities to cooperate in the future."
Thomas paused, then nodded bitterly.
"If we cooperate with you again in the future, we must think carefully about it."
"We only have so many top-notch Chinese antiques in our collection, we can't let you guys sweep them all away!"
"Hahaha"
Xiao Ran laughed softly, feeling proud.
The same goes for Elaine and the others, everyone is smiling.
Next, Xiao Ran and Thomas sat down on both sides of the conference table and each signed the transaction contract, completing this heavyweight art transaction.
In the blink of an eye, half an hour passed.
Xiao Ran and the others drove out of the Metropolitan Museum with the Chinese antiques and ancient books and documents they had just exchanged.
However, Elaine, Fang Yufei and the others stayed in the Metropolitan Museum and visited here.
After the motorcade left the museum, it did not return to the Plaza Hotel or go to the Consulate General in New York.
Instead, leave Manhattan and head straight to JFK Airport.
At John F. Kennedy International Airport, a China Eastern Airlines cargo plane is ready to take off from New York and fly back to China.
The two diplomats from the mission to the United Nations who came with Counselor Wang will fly back to China with these national treasures.
They are taking the diplomatic channel and will transport these national treasures as soon as possible in the form of diplomatic parcels.
In the blink of an eye, the motorcade had left Manhattan and entered Brooklyn.
At this moment, Xiao Ran's cell phone suddenly rang.
The call was from Miller.
Xiao Ran took out his cell phone and took a look at Laixian, then answered the call.
The next moment, Miller's voice came over, and he sounded quite excited.
"Sean, the payment for the goods from the Guggenheim Museum and MOMA has been made, every penny is worth."
"As well as the tax issues of yesterday's series of transactions, we have already dealt with them and there won't be any trouble."
"If those guys at the IRS want to collect taxes, they have to go to the Federal Reserve. I guess they don't have the guts."
After listening to the report, Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.
"Well done! Miller, the tax problem is solved, we don't have to worry about causing any more trouble."
"Our company is a bit too public these days. Please pay attention to strengthening security, especially in antique stores."
"One more thing, Swift is going back to Los Angeles today, give her the Picasso painting later."
"Okay, Sean, leave these things to me!"
Miller responded.
After chatting for a few more words, Xiao Ran hung up the phone.
This escort process went very smoothly without any trouble.
Some people with ulterior motives may have been keeping an eye on Xiao Ran, but they didn't expect him to be so straightforward.
As soon as he completed the transaction with the Metropolitan Museum, he went straight to the airport with the Chinese antiques, artworks and ancient books and documents he had received in exchange.
During the escort, the convoy changed its route several times and made some arrangements along the way.
In this case, those guys with ulterior motives could only watch the escort convoy speed away without having time to make any arrangements.
It didn't take long for the convoy to arrive at JFK International Airport.
In the blink of an eye, the motorcade had stopped at the entrance of the international departure hall of the airport.
Several employees who came to the front station in advance, as well as several staff from the Consulate General, immediately came to greet us.
As soon as he saw Xiao Ran, Nick immediately said:
"Sean, all customs clearance procedures have been completed, and there are no problems."
Xiao Ran nodded slightly.
"Unexpectedly, if the Rothschild family's lawyers don't even have this energy, their lives will be in vain!"
While he was talking, Counselor Wang had already brought someone over.
Sam and the others unloaded the portable safes containing the antique artworks and ancient books and documents from the car and placed them one by one on the two hand luggage carts.
At this time, the portable safes were labeled with the diplomatic package logo.
Several staff members from the Cultural Office of the Mission to the United Nations went straight forward and took over the portable safes.
"Xiao Ran, please feel free to leave these national treasures to us. We will definitely bring these treasures back to the country safely."
said the Deputy Cultural Counselor of the Mission to the United Nations.
He happened to be returning to China to report on his duties, so this time he led the team to escort these national treasures back to China.
Xiao Ran looked at the other party and then nodded.
"Counsellor Hu, all the connections at JFK International Airport have been established, so I have nothing to worry about."
"After you take off and leave, I will notify my family and Mr. Jin to prepare to pick up the goods at the Capital Airport."
After a few more words, everyone said goodbye to each other.
Counselor Hu and the others took those portable safes into the airport and embarked on their journey back home.
Using their status as diplomats, they prepared to take away the antique artworks and ancient books and documents in the form of diplomatic parcels.
After watching them enter the airport hall, Xiao Ran got into the car and drove away.
But instead of leaving the airport, they went to the parking lot and parked there.
The reason for this is just in case.
Fortunately, everything went very smoothly without any accidents.
Twenty minutes later.
A China Eastern Airlines cargo plane took off, roared into the sky, and flew straight east.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Ran felt much relieved.
At this moment, the phone suddenly rang
It was Counselor Wang calling.
The call was connected, and Counselor Wang immediately reported the situation.
"Xiao Ran, those national treasures have been sent to the plane. There are no problems. You can rest assured."
"This is a China Eastern Airlines cargo plane bound for Africa. It will not pass through Canadian airspace and will fly to Beijing tomorrow."
After hearing the announcement, Xiao Ran immediately replied:
"Uncle Wang, I saw that China Eastern Airlines cargo plane, please excuse me!"
"I will notify the country later and let Mr. Jin and others prepare to receive the goods."
After chatting for a while, Xiao Ran hung up the phone.
The motorcade then left the airport parking lot and prepared to return to Manhattan.
Not long after driving out, the convoy merged with Counselor Wang's vehicle.
On the way back, Xiao Ran called his sister-in-law and Mr. Shan respectively and explained the situation.
When they heard that these national treasures had been successfully shipped out of the United States, Mr. Shan and the others were very excited and kept cheering on the phone.
More than forty minutes later, Xiao Ran and David walked into the Metropolitan Museum again.
But this time they are not here to negotiate a deal, but as VIP members, here to visit.
After entering the museum, Xiao Ran first made a phone call and then walked directly into the Impressionist exhibition hall.
Elaine and Fang Yufei are visiting this famous exhibition hall.
At this time, they stood in front of a painting by the Impressionist master Manet, admiring it and discussing it in a low voice.
As soon as he entered the exhibition hall, Xiao Ran saw them at a glance.
Then he walked to them and admired the Impressionist masterpiece in front of them together.
