In a blink of an eye, it was already the next morning.
Until after breakfast, Xiao Ran still didn't receive a call from Christopher.
It can be seen that the differences within the Skull and Bones Society are actually not small, and no decision has been made yet.
Professor Baker called and said that the Yale School of History would hold a meeting at ten o'clock to discuss the joint exploration agreement.
The outcome of the discussion is unknown.
Xiao Ran didn't care much about these things.
The purpose of this trip to New Haven was to deceive others.
Whether he can reach a cooperation with Yale University is not important at all, it is just needed for acting.
The things I found on the Yale campus yesterday were worth every penny.
After breakfast, I saw that the weather outside was not bad and the autumn air was crisp.
Xiao Ran and the others left the hotel and prepared to stroll around New Haven.
At this time, New Haven, like most cities in the United States, was in a depression, the streets were deserted, and there was nothing to visit.
Fortunately, this is a university town, there are not many homeless people and drug addicts on the streets, and the security is pretty good.
In the city of New Haven, mainly in and around Yale University, there are several antique stores and second-hand stores of varying sizes, each with its own characteristics.
These antique shops and second-hand shops are exactly Xiao Ran's purpose.
As soon as Xiao Ran and the others came out of the hotel, several media reporters guarding the door immediately rushed over.
Fortunately, Sam and the others were well prepared and stopped these guys outside the cordon.
When he was forced to stop, a reporter started asking questions first.
"Good morning, Sean, this is the New Haven Citizen TV reporter, we just received news"
"You have a treasure map of an unknown colonial treasure in your hand. Can you show it to everyone?"
"It is said that this colonial treasure is in Boston. Where is the specific location of the treasure?"
Xiao Ran looked at the local reporter, then smiled and said:
"Good morning, my journalist friend, it seems that the confidentiality work of the Yale School of History is really bad!"
"Yes, I do have a colonial treasure map. Unfortunately, I have already burned that treasure map."
"This is out of confidentiality. The treasure map is engraved in my mind, but I can't show it to anyone."
"As for the location of this colonial treasure, no one can be sure, otherwise, this treasure would have long ceased to exist."
"Ah! Did you burn the treasure map?"
There was an exclamation of surprise at the scene.
The media reporters and the many people watching the excitement were all shocked.
While exclaiming, these guys also secretly complained.
"What a cunning bastard. In order to keep the secret, he actually burned the treasure map. What a terrible thing he did!"
Those in the crowd who came for this treasure were all filled with hatred, but there was nothing they could do.
Immediately afterwards, another media reporter asked loudly:
"Sean, I'm a reporter from the New York Times. We received news that you had contact with some people from the Skull and Bones Society yesterday."
"Why did the Skull and Bones Society come to you? Do they also want to cooperate with you? Can you introduce the relevant situation?"
Xiao Ran glanced at the guy who came from New York, then smiled and shook his head.
"You must know better than me how mysterious Skull and Bones is, and you also know very well that many things about Skull and Bones are taboo."
"That's why you came here to interview me, instead of going to the tomb to interview people related to the Skull and Bones Society."
Hearing this, the New York reporter couldn't help but smile awkwardly, obviously he was right.
The rest of the media reporters also smiled and nodded.
These guys know better than anyone that the secrets related to the Skull and Bones Society are completely out of reach.
Otherwise, just wait to be fired, there is no suspense at all!
If you accidentally touch some taboos, you may lose your life.
Seeing the performance of these reporters, Xiao Ran just smiled softly and didn't take them seriously.
After a pause, he continued:
"But I can only say sorry. I will not answer any questions about Skull and Bones. I hope everyone can understand."
"Okay, that's it. We are going to visit New Haven and Yale University. I wish everyone a good day."
After speaking, he waved goodbye to these media reporters.
Then he took Elaine and the others out of the hotel door and walked forward along the street.
Sam and his men followed immediately and scattered around to protect them.
Other employees and security personnel of the company also left the hotel and went shopping in groups.
For security reasons, each group of employees is accompanied by an armed security guard in case someone attacks the company's employees.
Seeing Xiao Ran choose to walk, the media reporters and some guys who wanted to watch the fun were reluctant to let go of this opportunity and immediately followed him.
Xiao Ran and the others pretended that these guys didn't exist, strolling around while laughing and chatting, while admiring the scenery on the street.
After a while, they arrived at the door of an antique store on the same street.
Although New Haven is small, it is home to high-level intellectuals and many wealthy people.
Therefore, there are many antique shops here, but they are smaller in scale, but the business is good.
When they came to the door, Xiao Ran and the others stopped and looked at the door of this antique store.
This antique shop is located on the first floor of a Victorian-style building. There is a small flower garden at the door with some flowers and plants.
As the weather gets colder, the flowers and plants have withered and turned yellow, making them unattractive.
In the two glass showcases of the antique shop, there are several pots of delicate and blooming flowers, which are quite beautiful.
In addition, there are several oil paintings hanging in the two display windows and two small sculptures, which are very sentimental.
Xiao Ran glanced at the green doors and windows and said with a smile:
"It seems like this is an antique shop owned by an Irishman. Let's go in and have a look. We might find something surprising."
With that said, he took Elaine and the others into the antique store.
Sam and the others stayed outside, watching the surroundings vigilantly.
Just as Xiao Ran and the others entered, the owner of the antique shop also walked out.
The moment he saw them, this white man in his fifties couldn't help but pause.
Then, he smiled and said hello.
"Good morning, Mr. Sean, welcome to my antique store, I'm Brian, nice to meet you"
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.
"Good morning, Mr. Brian, it's nice to meet you too. Your antique shop looks very unique, so we came in to take a look."
As he said that, he lightly touched Brian's elbows.
Just as they were saying hello, two other people in the antique shop were looking here curiously.
These two guys are both white men in their fifties and sixties. They are neatly dressed and look like two scholars.
They were sitting in the reception area, each with a cup of coffee in front of them.
Seeing Xiao Ran and the others come in, they stood up from the sofa.
Obviously, they should be Brian's friends, and the three of them were chatting before.
After saying hello to Brian, Xiao Ran smiled and nodded at the two people again, which was regarded as saying hello.
The two men also nodded in greeting.
After saying hello, Xiao Ran began to observe the situation of this antique store.
The area of this antique store is small, only about 120 square meters, and the interior is divided into several different areas.
However, there are a lot of things in the store, almost filling the entire antique store.
At a glance, there are sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome, funerary objects from ancient Egypt, etc.
There are also paintings and sculptures from various Western historical periods from the Middle Ages to modern times.
The store also has many Chinese calligraphy and painting works and porcelain, wood carvings from Africa, Native American Indian antiques, etc.
Next to the reception area, there are two rows of tall bookshelves reaching to the ceiling, filled with books.
There seemed to be many ancient books on the bookshelf, both from the Western world, as well as from China and other Asian countries.
Then there are various other miscellaneous items, etc., which are all dazzling.
Of course, the authenticity and value of these items in the store is a matter of opinion!
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Ran had quickly scanned the antique store.
During the scanning process, his eyes hidden behind his sunglasses flashed with surprises one after another.
However, his expression was normal and showed no flaws.
"Mr. Brian, I didn't expect that there are so many good things in your store. It seems that I came to the right place today!"
Xiao Ran said with fake surprise.
Brian nodded and then continued:
"Thank you, Sean, you can take a walk around here. I hope you can find something."
"You are the top professional treasure hunter. Taking this opportunity, I also want to learn something and gain more knowledge."
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and made a gesture of invitation.
Obviously, the antique shop owner was somewhat dissatisfied. He didn't really agree with Xiao Ran's ability, and even thought it was just hype.
It is perfectly normal for him to have such thoughts.
In the field of antique art collection and appraisal, it relies on vision and experience, as well as a wealth of knowledge accumulation.
All of these require years and months of accumulation before they can be slowly improved.
As young as Xiao Ran, how can he have any accumulation! Naturally, there is no talk of vision and experience.
It is precisely because of this that Blair has such an idea, which can also be said to be contemptuous!
Xiao Ran guessed what he was thinking in an instant.
But he didn't pay attention, just smiled softly, and then started to visit the store.
For him, he would rather be despised by others!
But there is a price to pay for contempt!
