Ten minutes later.
The door of the antique shop opened again, and Xiao Ran and the others walked out and came to the street outside.
As soon as they came out, many armed security personnel immediately came over and protected them.
At this time, there were more than twice as many security personnel guarding the door as before.
As for Xiao Ran and the others, they were different from when they entered before.
They already had three black retractable painting tubes in their hands, which were carried behind Xiao Ran and David respectively. The paintings inside were different.
After standing still, Xiao Ran was about to say hello to his men.
"Fake! I'm so angry!"
A burst of grief-stricken wailing suddenly came from the antique shop behind him.
No need to ask, it was Brian's heart-wrenching voice.
Hearing this sound, everyone immediately turned their heads and looked back.
Everyone's eyes, including Xiao Ran's, were full of sympathy and pity.
But sympathy is sympathy, but the outcome cannot be changed!
This is the case in this industry, there are always people who make mistakes, and there are always people who make treasures!
It's just that Xiao Ran is the lucky guy who picks up things every day, but Brian has unfortunately become the latest unlucky guy!
Amidst Brian's wailing, several customers who had entered the antique store before walked out of the antique store.
Without exception, these guys' eyes were all red, full of envy and jealousy.
After coming out of the antique store, they all looked at Xiao Ran in unison, staring closely at the two retractable painting tubes he carried behind him.
These guys knew that Miller's "Late Home" and Degas's "Ballet Studio" were installed in those two telescopic tubes.
Those two black retractable painting tubes look very ordinary, but they are worth as much as four to five billion US dollars!
No matter who you are, if you can snatch those two telescopic painting tubes and keep them as your own, you can instantly reach the pinnacle of life!
But this is just fantasy!
Just think about it when you are dreaming, there is no possibility of it coming true!
If someone really rushes to rob, there is only one result.
He was killed instantly without any suspense!
The wails coming from the antique shop startled everyone gathered outside.
At the same time, everyone also noticed the black painting tubes behind Xiao Ran and the others.
In an instant, everyone understood.
In this small antique shop, Xiao Ran must have made a very surprising discovery.
It is precisely because of this that the owners of the antique shops who were crazily robbed made such desperate wailing sounds.
Thinking of this, the street outside the antique shop suddenly boiled.
Especially the media reporters, it was as if they had been given a shot of chicken blood, and their eyes were shining with excitement.
"Sean, I'm a reporter from New Haven Citizen TV. Can you tell me what treasure you found in this antique store?"
"Everyone can see that you have a few extra painting tubes in your hands. They obviously contain several paintings. Can you show them?"
A white reporter in his thirties, a familiar face, asked loudly.
Xiao Ran looked at this guy, then nodded with a smile and said:
"This journalist friend, it seems that your observation skills are very keen. Yes, I did find several good paintings in this antique shop."
"They are an oil painting by the Barbizon School master Miller, an oil painting by the Impressionist master Degas, and an ordinary painting."
"The paintings by Millet and Degas are very good. They are all top-notch works of art. It can be said to be an unexpected surprise to find them here."
"As for displaying it here, it is obviously not possible. The environment here does not allow it, the timing is not suitable, and it cannot meet everyone's requirements."
Xiao Ran was very candid and directly told what he found in this antique store.
However, he did not say the names or valuations of the two top works of art.
This is also a last resort. In this situation, there is no way to keep it secret!
Instead of asking others to tell this, why not say it yourself!
Those few customers who entered the antique store and witnessed the discovery process on the spot would not keep it a secret for themselves!
After the words fell, the scene suddenly became quiet.
Everyone was stunned and froze on the spot.
Without exception, everyone was completely stunned by these words, so much so that they lost the ability to speak!
The next moment, the scene exploded with a bang, like a volcano erupting.
"Oh my god! Did I hear that right? Sean actually discovered the work of the peasant painter Miller in this antique store."
"There are also works by the Impressionist art master Degas. How is this possible? It is simply a fantasy!"
"No wonder the owner of the antique shop is so distraught. If it were me, being robbed like this, I would have died of pain long ago!"
"How long did it take for this guy Sean to discover two top-notch works of art? What incredible luck. He is simply a son of the plane!"
Just when people were exclaiming, Xiao Ran was ready to leave.
"Guys, let's go, look at the real map, there is a small antique shop nearby"
"Let's go to that antique store and have a look. Maybe there will be some surprises."
With that said, he stepped out and walked forward along the street.
"Hahaha"
Elaine and Fang Yufei both laughed and looked forward to it.
At the same time, each of them secretly complained.
You are so greedy. You have discovered two representative paintings by Millet and Degas, and you are still not satisfied!
You are still thinking about raiding several other antique stores. You are going to loot all the good stuff in New Haven!
It's too cruel, no one is like you!
While secretly complaining, everyone was also eager to try and full of expectations!
Who would find it too hot to have too much money, and who would find it too difficult to have too many good things?
Seeing Xiao Ran and the others preparing to leave, the media reporters who were still exclaiming just realized what they were doing.
Immediately afterwards, several media reporters asked loudly:
"Sean, can you introduce the two paintings by Miller and Degas?"
"What are their names? And how much are they worth?"
Xiao Ran did not answer these questions, just smiled and waved.
Before he could put his hand down, a guy who had just come out of the antique shop couldn't wait to shout loudly:
"Those two oil paintings are both top-notch works of art. One is "Late Return" by Miller, and the other is "Ballet Studio" by Degas."
"Sean gave an estimate on the spot. Degas' "Ballet Studio" is worth 50 million US dollars, and Miller's "Late Home" is worth as much as 300 to 400 million US dollars."
As the valuations of these two oil paintings were made public, everyone at the scene was instantly petrified.
Everyone felt like thunder was rolling in the sky, they were completely blown away, and their eyes were filled with golden stars.
"It's just two oil paintings, and their value is as high as four to five billion US dollars. Is it true?
"This world is so crazy and unreal!"
"Am I crazy, or is the world crazy?"
This question arose in everyone's mind, and it felt like a dream.
At the same time, everyone's eyes turned red in an instant, full of envy, jealousy and hatred!
Some of these guys even had a crazy light in their eyes.
At this moment, a rush of footsteps and an excited shout suddenly came from behind the crowd.
"Sean, please wait"
Hearing this familiar voice, Xiao Ran immediately stopped and turned his head to look back.
Others at the scene also turned their heads and looked back.
The next moment, everyone will see it.
Professor Baker from the School of History, together with a group of senior officials from Yale University, were walking quickly towards this side.
Among these senior Yale figures are the President and Vice President of Yale University, the Dean of the School of History, the Dean of the School of Art, and the Director of the Yale University Art Museum, among others.
Without exception, these senior Yale officials were very excited. Everyone was full of expectations, but there was also a bit of doubt in their eyes.
Seeing this scene, everyone immediately understood.
Obviously, Yale University has also received the news, so these heavyweights and senior figures have all mobilized.
Moreover, Yale University received the news even earlier, when Xiao Ran and the others were still in the antique shop.
These senior leaders at Yale had received the news and took action.
This is not surprising, Brian's two scholar friends are teachers at Yale University.
When they were admiring the paintings of Miller and Degas, they took photos with their mobile phones and immediately sent them to Yale’s senior officials.
Seeing that it was Professor Baker and many senior Yale officials, Xiao Ran couldn't help but smile and nodded slightly.
This situation had been expected by him, so he didn't feel any surprise.
You know, this is the gate of Yale.
No matter what happens, word will quickly reach the campus, not to mention such an amazing discovery!
While he was talking, everyone from Yale came closer.
When they met each other, Professor Baker first introduced the president of Yale University and others and went through the formalities.
After everyone got to know each other, the president of Yale University immediately asked in a low voice:
"Sean, we just received word that you found two top-notch pieces of art in Brian's antique store."
"One is "Late Return" by the Barbizon school master and peasant painter Millet, and the other is "Ballet Studio" by the Impressionist master Degas."
"Is this news accurate? Did you really discover these two top works of art? We all can't believe it."
While saying this, the president of Yale kept staring at the painting tube behind Xiao Ran with extremely hot eyes.
Professor Baker and the other senior Yale officials were all the same, their eyes shining brightly.
Especially the Dean of the School of Art and the Director of the Yale University Art Museum, their eyes were so hot that they almost burned!
Xiao Ran looked at these guys, then smiled and nodded.
"Yes, gentlemen, I did find two paintings by Miller and Degas in Brian's antique shop."
"After careful appraisal by Elaine and I, we are 100% certain that these two oil paintings are indeed authentic works by Millet and Degas."
"As far as I know, you should have just received pictures of these two oil paintings. Those pictures are real, no doubt about it!"
As soon as the words fell, the senior executives and professors at Yale exploded.
In particular, the director of the Yale University Art Museum was even more excited.
"Oh my God! Miller's "Late Home" is actually in New Haven, right in front of Yale. It is an immortal masterpiece of realism!"
"Even Degas's "Ballet Studio" is a top-notch work of art at the level of a treasure. They are so precious!"
