After appreciating the two top-notch works of art, Xiao Ran took Professor Baker and the others into the study room and started talking about business.
After sitting down and chatting for a few words, everyone immediately got down to business.
"Sean, we have reached an agreement with the Boston city government and the Adams family."
"The city government agrees that the joint exploration team can conduct archaeological exploration on public land."
“If we find colonial treasures on land owned by the municipal government, they demand a 30% share.”
"In addition, they also ask for the right of first refusal to purchase antiques, artworks and gold and silver treasures in the treasure."
"If a large amount of gold is discovered, based on valuation, it must be sold first to banks in Boston, and then to other institutions or individuals."
Professor Baker briefly introduced the situation.
Hearing this, Xiao Ran pondered for a moment, then nodded and said:
"Wow! It seems that the Boston city government has a big appetite and is greedy enough!"
"But this is expected. There is nothing we can do about it. Who makes the land theirs?"
"I can accept this condition. Let's talk about the conditions offered by the Adams family."
Professor Baker nodded and then continued:
"In the old city of Boston, the Adams family holds the most land, even more than the Boston city government."
"Places such as King's Chapel may appear to be public spaces, but the land ownership is actually in the hands of the Adams family."
Hearing this, Xiao Ran couldn't help laughing.
"There is no way, my ancestor is the father of the American Revolution, a family headed by a Boston Brahmin."
"It is no exaggeration to say that the American Revolutionary War was started by Samuel Adams, and then the United States came into existence."
"It is reasonable for such a prominent and established family to occupy a large area of land in the old city of Boston."
After the words fell, everyone on the scene nodded.
In particular, several professors at the Yale School of History are very familiar with the history of the Adams family.
Anyone who studies American history cannot avoid this illustrious family.
After chatting for a few words, Professor Baker started talking again.
"Representatives of the Adams family agreed that the joint exploration team can conduct archaeological exploration on the land and buildings owned by their family."
"But they will send people to supervise the scene, and they also require the right of first refusal to purchase the items in the discovered treasures."
"However, the share requested by the Adams family is lower than that of the Boston city government. They only ask for a 20% share..."
Next, Professor Baker briefly introduced the details of the agreement reached with the Adams family.
After listening to the introduction, Xiao Ran thought for a moment, then nodded with a smile and said:
"No problem, the Adams family's conditions can be agreed to, and the result is better than I expected."
"I didn't expect them to accept a 20% share. It seems that Christopher played a role."
After the words fell, Professor Adrian immediately continued:
"It should be like this. Christopher is probably the key training target of the Adams family."
"The friendly cooperation between you and the Skull and Bones Society probably played a big role."
Professor Baker nodded and continued to introduce the situation.
"The Kennedy family and several other families are still negotiating, and no agreement has been reached yet."
"Seeing that the Adams family has agreed, these families will probably agree as well. It won't be difficult."
After a few minutes, Professor Baker finished introducing the situation.
After listening to the introduction, Xiao Ran thought for a moment, then nodded and said:
"After I finish handling the matters at hand, let's start an exploration operation and strive to find this colonial treasure as soon as possible."
"That couldn't be better, everyone can't wait"
Professor Adrian continued.
Then, another Yale professor hurriedly interjected.
"Shawn, where do we start?"
Xiao Ran looked at this person and then gave the answer.
“Start at the Washington Statue in Boston’s Public Garden and explore along the Freedom Trail”
"If you still can't find this colonial treasure, then go explore other places, I believe you can always find it."
Before he finished speaking, everyone at the scene was beaming with joy.
After another discussion, Professor Baker and the others just left and returned to their respective rooms.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Ran picked up the walkie-talkie and called Sam into the study.
When this guy came in and sat down, he immediately said:
"Sam, vacate the room closest to this presidential suite, then move Rodin's undead sculpture there and keep it under strict guard."
"One more thing, we must be more vigilant tonight. The discovery of these two top-notch works of art has caused a huge sensation in the outside world."
"And many people already know that I brought them back to the hotel. If they are not kept intact, someone will try to take advantage of them and take risks!"
Sam immediately nodded and responded:
"No problem, Sean, I'll remind the guys later and make some arrangements."
"Leave the security matters to us. Just rest and rest. Nothing will happen."
David was a little surprised and asked in confusion:
“Sean, why did you only move Rodin’s Undead sculpture out but leave Titian’s Bathing Venus in the suite?”
Xiao Ran looked at him and then explained a few words.
"The reason is actually very simple. This bronze sculpture by Rodin depicts an undead from hell."
"How can I still fall asleep in the same room with such a spooky sculpture? It's too disturbing."
"Hahaha"
David and Sam were stunned for a moment, then both laughed.
Afterwards, the two of them got up and left the study, and went about their business.
After a while, Sam had moved Rodin's undead sculpture out and placed it in the next room.
Xiao Ran looked through the room next door and felt relieved after making sure it was safe.
…
In the blink of an eye, it was already ten o'clock in the evening.
After a brief arrangement, Xiao Ran was ready to start the live broadcast.
Just like last night, in today's live broadcast, there is also a batch of relatively ordinary Chinese antique artworks to be sold in the live broadcast room.
The sales method is the same as last night, which is through lottery in several newly opened live broadcast rooms, with tens of thousands of fans competing for luck.
The origin of these Chinese antique artworks naturally comes from several antique shops such as Liuyunzhai and Bowenxuan.
As soon as the live broadcast room opened, tens of thousands of fans immediately poured in.
Immediately afterwards, a large number of barrages appeared on the live broadcast screen like heavy snow in the sky.
Fans with voice permissions in the main live broadcast room began to speak out one after another.
"Xiao Ran, I just saw a piece of news on the Internet that you found two top-notch works of art in an antique store in Boston."
"I heard that it is a painting by the Renaissance art master Titian and a sculpture by the French sculptor Rodin. Is this true?"
Mu Jiangnan asked curiously.
Before Xiao Ran could respond, Maomao, who couldn't sleep, continued:
"Yes, a friend of mine who is studying abroad in Boston also posted this message in the WeChat group."
"Xiao Ran's discovery caused a huge sensation in the local area. It is said that the two top-notch works of art are worth five to six billion US dollars!"
Before he finished speaking, the live broadcast room immediately exploded.
Without exception, all fans were completely shocked by this amazing valuation.
"Holy shit! It's worth five to six billion US dollars, did I hear you right? What kind of art can be worth such an astonishing amount?"
"Wow! This is too scary! But it's really possible. After all, Titian and Rodin are the top art masters in the West."
Hearing this, Xiao Ran chuckled and nodded.
"This news is true. I was shopping on Newbury Street in the evening and found these two top-notch works of art in an antique store."
"They are indeed authentic works by the masters of art Titian and Rodin, and they are quite special, so I gave this amazing valuation."
"In the history of Western art, Titian is the top art master comparable to Leonardo da Vinci, and Rodin is the most outstanding sculpture master after Michelangelo."
“Their status in the history of Western art is extremely high, and every work of art from their hands is priceless.”
Not surprisingly, these remarks directly set off several live broadcast rooms.
"Fuck! It's actually true. This is such incredible luck!"
"Can you sell these two treasures? Xiao Ran, my boss is interested in purchasing them. The price is easy to negotiate."
In the blink of an eye, a group of fans appeared in the collector's live broadcast room, clamoring to acquire these two top-notch works of art.
Xiao Ran shook his head and dismissed these guys' thoughts.
"You don't have to think about buying these two treasures. I don't plan to collect these two treasures, but I won't sell them domestically."
"I'm going to trade them with the Americans in exchange for some of China's top antique artworks that have been lost overseas, and then send them back to China."
“In several top museums and universities in Boston, there are many national treasures of antiques, artworks and rare ancient books. Of course, you cannot miss this opportunity!”
Before he finished speaking, there was a roar of applause in several live broadcast rooms.
"Well done, Xiao Ran!"
"We support you, it's best to bring back more national treasures."
Of course, those guys in the collector's live broadcast room were very sorry and could only stop playing.
After the cheers subsided, Mr. Jin's voice suddenly came out.
"Well done! Xiao Ran, tell me, what kind of treasure are you planning to bring back this time?"
After hearing this, everyone suddenly became interested.
The live broadcast room immediately fell silent. Everyone was listening and staring at Xiao Ran.
After a pause, Xiao Ran gave the answer.
"Mr. Jin, I have already expressed the intention of exchange on the phone with the two curators of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Harvard University Museum."
"Specifically, when it comes to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, my goals are Yan Liben's "Picture of Emperors of the Past", Zhang Xuan's "Picture of Punching Lian", Song Huizong's "Picture of Five-Colored Parrot", etc."
"If the transaction object is the Harvard University Museum, then my goal is to have a large number of rare ancient books in Harvard's collection, such as the Dunhuang Classics and the "Sikuquanshu" etc."
"Ooh——!"
There was an exclamation of exclamation immediately in the live broadcast room, and everyone was shocked.
Immediately afterwards, Mr. Jin said excitedly:
"I have to say, your kid's appetite is really scary. If you can get these treasures back, it will be a great achievement!"
"Every one of these treasures you just mentioned is priceless. Each one is a national treasure. They are so precious!"
Immediately afterwards, top appraisal experts such as Mr. Shan and Mr. Qiu also spoke out one after another.
Everyone is full of expectations, hoping that Xiao Ran can bring all these national treasures back to the country.
Xiao Ran nodded and immediately gave a positive answer.
"Don't worry, I will definitely get these national treasures and send them back to the country."
"Now I am a rare commodity. The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Harvard University Museum are eager to trade with me!"
"The transaction is likely to be carried out tomorrow afternoon, and I would like to ask you all to come forward and help Zhang Zhangyan."
How could Mr. Jin and Mr. Shan refuse such a good thing?
"Don't worry about this. If you are ready, just call us directly. We will shoulder the responsibility!"
"Let's go to bed early tonight, stay refreshed, and wait for the appraisal of those national treasure-level antiques and artworks tomorrow!"
Next, Xiao Ran discussed tomorrow's affairs with several old men.
At the same time, he displayed two top works of art by Titian and Rodin in the live broadcast room.
After doing this, it’s the highlight of the night.
Display antique art pieces that are available for sale at low prices and raffle them off.
As this session began, the atmosphere in the live broadcast room suddenly became more heated!
"Five-color Parrot Picture" by Huizong of the Song Dynasty
