About an hour later.
Under the leadership of Professor Baker, Xiao Ran and the others walked into the conference room of the Yale School of History, chatting and laughing.
By this time, they had finished lunch and were preparing to discuss signing a joint exploration agreement with the Yale School of History.
The treasures they had purchased at several nearby antique stores were not sent back to the hotel, but were taken with them.
The value of those antiques and artworks is too high, and it would be even more dangerous to send them back to the hotel, which might attract some desperate people.
Seeing Xiao Ran and the others coming in, the president of Yale and the dean of the School of History and others who were in the conference room immediately stood up.
In addition to them, there were several professors from Yale Law School in the conference room.
Without exception, these guys all looked at Xiao Ran and the boxes and painting tubes in their hands, everyone's eyes were filled with envy.
"Good afternoon, Sean, I heard that you have discovered many valuable antique works of art in several other antique stores. Congratulations!"
The president of Yale said with a smile.
Xiao Ran stepped forward, bumped elbows with the other party, and then said hello to everyone present.
"Good afternoon, gentlemen, we did make some discoveries and we were pretty lucky."
“It’s mainly because of the rich cultural atmosphere and good public security around Yale that we can have these good things.”
“This trip to Yale, it seems we came at the right time and got a lot of surprises.”
Hearing this, the senior Yale officials, experts and scholars at the scene all smiled helplessly, not to mention how depressed they were.
We have lived here for such a long time and have gone to those antique shops countless times, but we have never found those valuable antiques and artworks.
You just came to Yale less than two days ago, and you looted all those unknown heavyweight antiques and art. How the hell does that make sense?
Although they were depressed, these senior Yale officials did not show it.
After a few polite words, the two parties sat down on both sides of the conference table and prepared to talk business.
"Sean, we have carefully discussed the joint exploration agreement you proposed, and also asked the professors from the law school to review it."
"We basically agree with the terms in the agreement, but we think some details need to be adjusted to make them more rigorous."
Baker said seriously.
At the same time, he took out an adjustment plan and handed it over.
Xiao Ran took the plan, glanced at it quickly, and then handed it to David.
David looked at the plan and nodded immediately.
The details that the Yale School of History felt needed adjustment did not address the core issues.
That is, the leadership of this joint exploration operation and how to distribute the treasure.
For Xiao Ran, as long as these two points are not touched, other issues are easy to discuss.
Next, he and David discussed in a low voice.
Then he looked up at the crowd at Yale University, smiled and said:
"Leave it to each other's lawyers to discuss the adjustment of the terms of these agreements. They are more professional."
"Under the premise of consistent goals, I believe we will reach a consensus and successfully sign a joint exploration agreement."
Hearing this, everyone in Yale nodded.
"Okay, Sean, let's leave this matter to the lawyers."
Professor Baker nodded in response and had no objection.
After confirming this, David and Mike got up, gathered together with several Yale lawyers, and began to discuss the relevant details of the agreement.
As soon as they walked away, the president of Yale couldn't wait to say:
"Sean, let's not be idle. Take out the antique artworks you just discovered and let everyone appreciate them."
"To be honest, everyone can't wait to see those valuable antiques and artworks as soon as possible."
Before he finished speaking, several other people nodded in agreement.
Xiao Ran looked at these Yale senior officials, then smiled and nodded.
"Of course, no problem, gentlemen, I am happy to show you today's discovery here, please enjoy it."
“When I purchased these antiques and artworks before, Elaine and I would basically do the appraisals, and the appraisal conclusions may not be accurate.”
"I would like to take this opportunity to ask everyone to help with the identification. Several experts from the Louvre will also participate remotely via video."
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All the senior leaders at Yale were a little surprised and looked at each other.
They understood that Xiao Ran's words were just polite and could not be taken seriously!
They have all heard about his sharp vision, accurate and ruthless attacks.
They were a little surprised that Louvre experts participated in the appraisal remotely through video conferencing.
After a pause, the dean of the School of Art immediately nodded and said:
"As long as we can appreciate those top-notch antiques and artworks, we'll be satisfied."
"Especially Miller's "Late Home" and Degas' "Ballet Studio" are not to be missed."
"In that case, let's get started."
With that said, Xiao Ran nodded towards Nick and another employee.
After receiving the order, the two guys took action immediately.
Yale University is also well prepared.
Professor Baker walked out of the conference room, then brought several students in with a few blank drawing boards and easels, as well as some tools.
These blank drawing boards and easels are perfect for displaying paintings in painting tubes.
In no time, everything was ready.
Pierre and two other Louvre experts have appeared on the projection screen.
Xiao Ran and Elaine greeted them first, and then introduced them and the senior leaders of Yale to each other.
After going through these on-stage procedures, Pierre and the others couldn't wait.
"Sean, I heard that you found Miller's "Late Return" and Degas' "Ballet Studio" near Yale University. How lucky you are!"
"Especially Miller's "Late Home", this immortal work of realism, has disappeared for nearly eighty years. Many people believe that this painting was destroyed by World War II."
"But who would have thought that it would appear in the United States and near Yale. It is really a surprising and important discovery that deserves to be celebrated."
"Now show me this monumental work of realism. We can't wait to see this masterpiece of Miller and appreciate it."
One of the Louvre Museum's modern painting art appraisal experts said.
Pierre and another Louvre expert who were both on the video screen were all excited and nodded.
Xiao Ran looked at the three French guys, then smiled and nodded.
"Of course, no problem, Baxter, I will show you Miller's "Late Return" and Degas' "Ballet Studio" now."
"The appraisal of these two oil paintings was completed by Elaine and I. I am not sure whether it is accurate or not. Please help me take a look."
As he spoke, he picked up a black telescopic painting tube that was at hand and opened it gently.
Then he took out the painting inside and carefully laid it out on a blank drawing board with the help of Elaine.
This painting is none other than "Late Return" by the peasant painter Miller.
Following the actions of Xiao Ran and Elaine, everyone at the scene and the three French guys on the video all held their breath. Everyone's eyes were filled with excitement and great anticipation.
When Xiao Ran unfolded part of the painting, it was less than one-third.
Everyone at Yale University and Pierre and the others stood up.
Without exception, they all stared at this realistic oil painting, not even willing to blink.
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Ran had unfolded the entire painting and fixed the top-notch oil painting on the temporary drawing board with pins.
While he was fixing the painting, Pierre and the others were far away in Paris.
As well as the dean of the Yale School of Art and the director of the Art Museum who were present at the scene, preliminary identification has been completed.
"Yes, this is "Late Return" by the peasant painter Miller, that immortal work that has disappeared for nearly eighty years."
"Only Miller can express so vividly the hardships and sufferings of French farmers in the 19th century."
Baxter said so excitedly that he almost danced.
Pierre and the other French appraisal expert cheered excitedly.
Everyone at Yale University was equally excited.
One by one, they stood on tiptoes, stretched their necks, and stared at this immortal work with gleaming eyes.
"Wow! Miller's "Late Home" is so shocking. It has the power to touch people's hearts!"
"This is indeed an immortal work. No wonder top art masters like Van Gogh and Dali are crazy about it."
The president of Yale said with admiration.
The rest of the people nodded in agreement, everyone looked fascinated.
Especially the curator of the art museum, his eyes were straightened when he saw it, and his eyes were even a little moist.
Xiao Ran smiled proudly, then picked up the nailed drawing board and placed it on the solid wood easel next to it.
"Gentlemen, you can now enjoy Miller's "Late Return" and help you identify it."
"One thing I must remind everyone is that Miller's paintings are generally fragile and must be protected with care."
"During the appreciation process, everyone must not touch this immortal work to avoid causing irreparable heavy losses."
Upon hearing this, the dean of the Yale School of Art immediately nodded and responded:
"We will pay attention, Sean, who would be willing to touch such an immortal work?"
"We also know that the paints and canvases used by Miller are relatively poor, and we really need to be more careful."
After the words fell, the president of Yale suddenly interrupted.
"Sean, I still want to ask, can you sell Miller's "Late Home" to our Yale University?"
"For this extremely valuable and immortal work of realism, I am willing to pay US$500 million. Please consider it."
Following his words, everyone looked at Xiao Ran, including Pierre and the others.
"Wow! US$500 million, this offer is really attractive, much higher than the valuation I gave."
"But I'm very sorry, I don't plan to sell Miller's "Late Return", but I plan to collect it myself."
Xiao Ran exclaimed, then shook his head firmly.
Upon hearing this, everyone at Yale suddenly looked disappointed.
At this moment, Xiao Ran suddenly smiled and said:
"Although Miller's "Late Return" cannot be sold to you at Yale, it can be loaned to the Yale Art Museum for a period of time."
"From now on until the end of this joint exploration operation, this monumental work can be publicly displayed at the Yale Art Museum."
"When the joint exploration operation is over, I will come to Yale to take away Miller's "Late Return" and other antique artworks..."
Before he finished speaking, the director of the Yale Art Museum was already excited.
"Awesome! Sean, you are such a generous guy!"
