nine in the morning.
Because the entire city of Manhattan was under martial law, Xiao Ran and the others did not go shopping or visit museums.
Instead, he sat on the sofa in the living room, laughing and chatting, preparing to spend the day lazily.
The same goes for many company employees staying in the Plaza Hotel, who are all resting in their respective rooms.
Since arriving in New York, everyone has been working non-stop, exploring and cleaning up treasures one after another.
I even encountered many dangers during this period, and it can be said that I was always in a state of high tension and excitement.
Now that New York is under martial law, everyone can take a good rest.
Once you keep your spirits up, the next exploration operation will begin.
in the living room.
Elaine was in Xiao Ran's arms and said with a sweet smile:
"Honey, that guy Swift just called me."
"Said she composed several new songs based on her experience during this trip to New York."
"That guy wrote you into the song and hummed it on the phone. It was quite interesting!"
As she spoke, she hummed a few words in a low voice.
"ah!"
Xiao Ran exclaimed and couldn't help being stunned.
Then, he smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"Taylor Swift wrote me into her song. Is it true?"
"I'm not her ex-boyfriend, how could she be treated like this?"
"Don't even think about it, this guy might be hurting me in his song!"
"Hahaha"
Elaine and Fang Yufei laughed together, leaning forward and back.
After the laughter subsided, Elaine explained a few words.
"Don't worry, Swifty did not give your ex-boyfriend the inhumane treatment, nor did she harm you in the song."
"On the contrary, in her new song, you are the luckiest and most amazing man in the world."
"She calls you a magical man with a halo of luck, who can always find all kinds of dazzling treasures."
"call!"
Xiao Ran took a deep breath and immediately relaxed a lot.
"As long as she doesn't DiSS, I'll be fine. I don't want to be the target of her crazy fans."
"This song is about me. I hope it can help her win the Grammy Award next year."
"Hahaha"
Elaine and Fang Yufei burst into laughter again, laughing so much that they could hardly sit still.
While he was talking, Sam suddenly knocked on the door and walked in, coming to report what he had found out.
Seeing him coming in, Elaine hurriedly got out of Xiao Ran's arms and suppressed her laughter, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.
Fang Yufei was the same, it took a lot of effort to hold back her smile.
Seeing them so happy, Sam was confused.
But he didn't ask any more questions. After sitting down on the sofa, he began to report the situation.
"Sean, I just got some information from the police."
"The CIA has taken over the investigation of the violent explosion that occurred on West 55th Street last night, and the police crime squad can only do odd jobs outside."
"It is said that several CIA agents died in that apartment building, but they were not killed by bombs, but shot to death."
"In the apartment at the center of the explosion, some hateful slogans were reportedly found, written in blood on the remaining walls."
"ah!"
Xiao Ran and the others exclaimed in unison, and they were all startled.
Of course, someone was acting.
"Several CIA agents were beaten to death in the apartment, and there were hate slogans. It seemed like it was really a terrorist attack!"
"I just saw on the Internet that many people are discussing this terrorist attack and condemning what the United States has done in Syria and other places."
"These things should be related to each other. It is obviously a well-planned and long-premeditated attack to make such a big move!"
Xiao Ran said with emotion.
Hearing this, Sam's face couldn't help but blush, and his expression was somewhat embarrassed.
As a former member of the US military's elite special forces, he has also been to places such as Iraq and Syria, and has performed countless missions in those places.
He knows better than anyone what the United States has brought to those places!
He also knew the origin of the deep-seated hatred of the United States among people in those places.
Although he really didn't want to admit it, he nodded slightly.
"Judging from all the signs, this was indeed a long-planned terrorist attack, and the plan was very thorough, and no information was leaked beforehand!"
"The intelligence leaked simultaneously on the Internet and the actions of the US military and CIA in places such as Syria are not groundless. They should be true."
"Those CIA agents who were killed probably had a terrorist organization launch a retaliatory action against them shortly after they returned from the Middle East!"
"Because of this, the CIA will intervene and launch an investigation."
After hearing his analysis, Xiao Ran nodded immediately.
"It seems that is indeed the case, but this matter has nothing to do with us, and you have already retired!"
"What I'm most concerned about right now is, when can we leave Manhattan?"
"The matter in New York has been settled, and it's time for us to start the next exploration operation."
Sam nodded and then explained a few words.
"This all-round blockade covering land, sea, air, ground and underground will not last long."
"Manhattan is the world's financial center. This level of blockade will cause huge panic and immeasurable losses."
"The blockade may be lifted tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. As long as the suspicion is eliminated, we can leave New York."
"We were in Midtown around the time of last night's explosion, and we must undergo an investigation!"
Xiao Ran paused, then nodded and said:
"It's okay to investigate. We were at the door of the Chinese Consulate General in New York when the explosion occurred. Many people can prove it."
"For example, those New York police officers guarding the door of the Consulate General have nothing to do with us."
After a few more words, Sam took his leave and left.
Later, Xiao Ran and the others also changed the topic and began to discuss this much-anticipated terrorist attack.
During this period, they have been paying attention to this matter through television and the Internet, as well as various social media.
Only to find that all news media began to control the direction of the wind.
All the news reporting on this incident only said that Manhattan suffered a terrorist attack. How tragic the scene was and how huge the losses were!
They don’t report the dirty stuff about the United States and the CIA at all, and they don’t even mention the countless crimes of the US government and the CIA in the Middle East!
Occasionally, one or two media reports will either pass them by, or blatantly lie and whitewash them under the guise of freedom and democracy.
In addition, almost all websites and social media in Europe and the United States have begun to control comments, and have started a crazy mode of banning, deleting posts, and even banning accounts!
Seeing this scene, Xiao Ran just smiled softly and didn't take it seriously.
The purpose of using those black materials from the United States and the CIA to confuse the public has been perfectly achieved, even countless times better than expected!
He had never had such illusions that he expected those pieces of dirty information to change the world!
Big fists are the last word, everything else is nonsense!
In a blink of an eye, the time has reached noon.
While everyone was having lunch in the restaurant downstairs, Sam brought some more news.
"Sean, I just received some latest news from the police."
"In front of the apartment building where the explosion occurred, police discovered the remains of the cars of a senior art broker and an antique dealer"
"After investigation, the senior art dealer's name is Jorgensen. He has participated in your private auction before and bought two works of art."
"The antique dealer is a Chinese. I have never seen him before. He has an antique shop in Flushing."
"It is said that both Jorgensen and the antique dealer died at the explosion site. Why they were there and why they were with several CIA agents is unknown!"
Sam reported the latest news.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran and David immediately looked at each other and nodded lightly.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Ran said in a deep voice:
"Jorgensen was actually at the explosion site. It seems that we are bound to be investigated. It is a small trouble."
"The person who came to investigate us is the CIA, the FBI, or the New York Police Department's Major Crime Squad."
"Until the suspicion is removed, we will have to stay in New York and cooperate with the police investigation."
"David, no matter who comes to investigate, it's up to you to deal with it."
"You can tell the other party everything you know, including what Jorgensen said outside the banquet hall!"
After the words fell, David nodded immediately.
"Okay, Sean, I will take care of these things, don't worry!"
The fact was just as Xiao Ran expected.
Around 4 p.m.
As expected, three CIA agents wearing FBI uniforms came to investigate the situation.
The reason why Xiao Ran could see their true identities at a glance was naturally because of his clairvoyance ability.
The one who stepped forward to deal with these guys was naturally David.
The three CIA agents came here to investigate precisely because of Jorgensen.
During the investigation, David detailed Jorgensen's participation in a private auction and the purchase of two works of art on behalf of his clients.
And he also provided live video of the auction, which is enough to prove everything.
After questioning David, the three CIA agents asked Xiao Ran a few more questions.
"Mr. Sean, Jorgensen said he would help you connect with an antique dealer to broker an antique art transaction. Can you tell me the details?"
Without any hesitation, Xiao Ran nodded immediately.
"That's what happened. It was before my private auction that Jorgensen came to me."
"He said he knew an antique dealer who had a batch of top-notch antiques from China and asked me if I was interested in purchasing them."
“I told him at that time that if the antique artworks were of legal origin and of excellent quality, I could consider purchasing them!”
"Because I was very busy at the time, I asked Jorgensen to contact me later to discuss the antique art transaction."
"Unfortunately, I haven't received a call from him so far!"
Upon hearing this, the three CIA agents paused.
They couldn't hear any flaws in these words.
Then he asked a few questions about the art transaction, but Xiao Ran didn't know anything about it.
Reluctantly, they had no choice but to change the topic.
"Mr. Sean, where were you when the explosion occurred in Midtown last night? Can anyone prove it?"
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded, and then gave a perfect answer.
"Last night I took my girlfriend to visit the Chinese Consulate General in New York to say goodbye to some friends."
"When we came out of the Consulate General, the explosion happened and shocked everyone!"
"Many people were present at the scene, including my girlfriend and her staff, as well as many people from the Consulate General, and the police guarding the door!"
There is no doubt that this is a perfect answer, impeccable!
Seeing this situation, the three CIA agents subjectively ruled out Xiao Ran as a suspect.
After asking a few more questions, the guys got up and left the Plaza Hotel.
After watching them leave, Xiao Ran couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.
