Just when Matthew was in a daze, Xiao Ran turned to look at the curator of the MIT Museum, the curator of the Gardner Museum, and others.
Following his action, those people suddenly became excited.
Seeing this scene, Matthew and Martha were a little anxious.
As the heads of two museums, how could they bear to miss these two top-notch works of art!
These two top-notch works of art, placed in most museums, are treasure-level existences that can only be encountered but not sought!
The vice president of Harvard University and several senior officials of the museum who were also present had even more anxious expressions on their faces.
Before Xiao Ran could say anything, the vice president of Harvard University suddenly said:
"Sean, the weight of this art transaction is too heavy. We need to discuss it before making a decision."
"We need to discuss the transaction conditions you proposed to see if they are acceptable."
Hearing this, Martha couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, then nodded and said:
"Yes, Sean, we need to discuss it before we decide whether to accept your terms."
Xiao Ran looked at the other person, then smiled and nodded.
"Of course it's no problem, I can wait, but I won't wait too long."
"I hope you can make a decision today, and if the deal can be completed today, that would be great."
"The purpose of our coming to Boston is to explore colonial treasures, and we cannot waste too much time on this matter."
Martha and the vice president of Harvard University looked at each other and immediately gave an answer.
"Okay, Sean, we will report to the school board later when we get back and discuss it."
Xiao Ran nodded, then turned to look at Matthew.
By this time, Matthew had come to his senses and had some low-key discussions with several senior executives of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Seeing Xiao Ran looking at him, Matthew gave a similar reply.
"Sean, the conditions you offered are amazing. They involve too many antiques and artworks, and they are all high-quality products."
"We need to have a meeting to discuss it before we can decide whether to trade with you. A decision will be made soon."
"No problem, Matthew, I hope I can get a satisfactory answer"
Xiao Ran said with a smile.
Next, people from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Harvard University left here one after another and went back to have meetings and discussions.
Thomas and the others still stayed here, admiring these two top works of art intoxicated.
In the blink of an eye, the time has reached twelve noon.
This small-scale private appreciation party has finally come to an end.
The experts and scholars from all walks of life gathered in the small conference room reluctantly left here and went back to their respective homes.
Before leaving, several museum directors, including Thomas, approached Xiao Ran.
These guys told Xiao Ran that if the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Harvard Museum refuse the deal, they must contact them as soon as possible.
They really want to get these two top-notch works of art in their pockets, and will try their best to meet Xiao Ran's transaction conditions.
How could Xiao Ran refuse such a good thing?
In addition, Thomas and the others also expressed strong interest in this joint exploration operation and wanted to participate.
However, Xiao Ran rejected them.
And clearly told them that no third-party collaborators would be introduced in this joint exploration operation.
After Thomas and the others left, Xiao Ran immediately directed his staff to move the two top-notch works of art back to the presidential suite.
While they were busy, videos and pictures related to these two top works of art had spread all over social networks.
The appraisal conclusions given by various appraisal experts are also widely known.
The results can be imagined!
The sensation caused by these two top works of art is getting bigger and bigger!
It is no exaggeration to say that the world of antique art collecting in the United States has been completely shocked!
Subsequently, countless articles and videos appeared in the media commenting on these two works of art, each of which was very serious.
There are also many people who have advocated, hoping to keep these two top-notch works of art in the United States instead of being taken back to China by Xiao Ran.
Of course, there are also some racists or China-haters.
Everyone clamored to snatch these two top-notch works of art from Xiao Ran's hands.
This is nothing more than a wishful dream, and it is impossible to realize it.
Xiao Ran didn't take it to heart about the disturbances from the outside world.
After lunch, they sat in the living room, drinking coffee and laughing and chatting.
At this moment, the phone suddenly rang.
Xiao Ran took out his cell phone and glanced at Laixian, then answered the call with a smile.
The next moment, Matthew's voice came from the mobile phone.
"Good afternoon, Sean, we have made a decision to accept your terms and trade with you."
"To be honest, I personally don't agree with this art transaction, but the board of directors made a decision."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran's face immediately burst into a bright smile, and he lightly waved his fist excitedly.
However, his tone was relatively calm.
"That couldn't be better, Matthew, this is the good news I've been waiting for."
"Actually, you don't have to worry about it. For you, this deal is actually a profit."
"As I said before, the market value of these two top-notch works of art is definitely higher than the 50 antique works of art I requested."
After a pause, Matthew replied:
"If we just talk about the market value, that is indeed the case, but if we talk about the appreciation potential, it is another matter."
"Who doesn't know! The value of Chinese antiques and artworks has been changing day by day in recent years, and it continues to rise rapidly."
“With the loss of so many fine works at once, our museum’s collection of Chinese antiques and art will surely lose a lot of its luster.”
Xiao Ran smiled and comforted his old friend.
"However, you have harvested two treasure-level Western antique works of art."
“Your museum’s collection of Western paintings and sculptures have all reached a new level because of this.”
Upon hearing this, Matthew fell silent.
This is an indisputable fact that cannot be denied by him.
He paused for a moment before responding.
"Indeed, now that we have reached an agreement, let's prepare for the transaction."
"As you said before, let's make the transaction today. The sooner the transaction is completed, the better."
"We will start sorting out those antique artworks right away. I wonder if you are ready?"
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Ran immediately replied:
"Matthew, after you sort out those antiques and artworks, you can come to the hotel at any time."
"I have already contacted the top appraisal team and can start the transaction at any time."
Later, they agreed on the transaction time and other details on the phone.
The trading time is set at five o'clock in the afternoon, but it is not certain when it will end.
It is entirely conceivable that this will be a lengthy and heavyweight art transaction.
All the time spent will be used to identify the 50 pieces of Chinese antique art.
By then, not only Xiao Ran, but also the domestic appraisal expert team will be extremely busy.
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Ran started to celebrate.
"The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has made a decision and is ready to do a deal with me according to the terms I offered. This is what I want!"
Before he finished speaking, the scene immediately burst into excited cheers.
"Awesome! Finally done!"
"Wow! The Boston Museum of Fine Arts actually agrees to the two-for-fifty deal. It's incredible!"
Elaine and the others all cheered, and Fang Yufei was particularly excited.
As a Chinese, she naturally hopes that this art deal can be concluded.
After a burst of cheers, Xiao Ran immediately began to prepare for the afternoon transaction.
"David, please send the prepared art transaction contract to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and let the other party's lawyer review it."
"If there is anything that needs to be adjusted, coordinate with the other party as soon as possible and don't delay the signing in the afternoon."
After the words fell, David immediately stood up and responded:
"No problem, Sean, just leave this matter to me. It will be done soon."
After saying that, he left the suite and went back to his suite to get his computer.
After he left, Xiao Ran picked up his cell phone and called Martha, the curator of the Harvard Museum.
When the call was connected, he immediately got straight to the point.
"Good afternoon, Martha, let me tell you something. I have just reached an agreement with Matthew and are preparing to make a deal with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston."
"That is to say, you don't have to be embarrassed anymore, and you don't have to hold meetings to discuss it anymore, but I believe that we will definitely have opportunities to cooperate in the future."
"ah!"
Martha exclaimed and was stunned.
This exclamation alone was filled with disappointment and regret.
At this time, Harvard University has not yet made a decision, and there are still some different opinions and even objections.
Those who raised objections were mainly some so-called sinologists and history professors.
The reason why they oppose the deal is simple.
Once this deal is reached, it will inevitably affect their interests and even cause them to lose their authority and voice.
"Hey! I didn't expect Matthew and the others to make a decision so quickly. We don't have to worry about it anymore!"
"It's really sad to miss these two top-notch works of art. Fortunately, they remain in Boston."
Martha sighed on the phone and reluctantly accepted the result.
After chatting for a few more words, Xiao Ran hung up the phone.
Although he did not get the treasures collected by Harvard University this time, he was not discouraged at all.
He also did not give up on the extremely precious Chinese ancient books and antique artworks collected by Harvard.
He was confident enough to discover more important Western antiques in the future.
Those treasures may be so important that Harvard cannot refuse them and can only rush to trade with them.
By that time, Xiao Ran was ready to sweep up Harvard's collection of rare Chinese ancient books and top-notch antiques and collect them all into his own pocket.
Next, Xiao Ran called Sam and several of his employees to the suite and began to assign tasks to these guys.
He asked Sam to strengthen security measures to ensure the safety of the art transaction in the afternoon.
It will probably be midnight by the time this art transaction is completed.
The 50 pieces of Chinese antique art acquired in exchange will inevitably be kept in the hotel overnight, so vigilance must be stepped up.
After receiving the task, Sam immediately went out to get busy and began to make arrangements.
Later, Xiao Ran asked his employees to prepare for the transaction in the afternoon.
For example, purchase portable safes and painting tubes, as well as boxes of various specifications, etc.
In the blink of an eye, everyone has received the task and is all busy.
Next, Xiao Ran called Counselor Wang again.
When the call was connected, he immediately explained the situation.
"It's done, Uncle Wang, I have reached an agreement with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and are preparing to conduct the transaction at five o'clock this afternoon."
"The antiques and artworks put out for sale by the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston are the same as the list you saw this afternoon. There are many of them."
"When the transaction is going on in the afternoon, you can bring someone over to supervise on-site and help report it to the State Administration of Cultural Heritage."
Before he finished speaking, Counselor Wang's excited voice could be heard.
"Great, Xiao Ran, well done!"
"I didn't expect you to be able to complete this heavyweight art deal so quickly. It's really beyond my expectation!"
"I will go to your place later to discuss the transaction and escort these antique artworks back to the country."
"For the sake of safety, the Consulate General decided to send someone to follow the Air China cargo plane back to China, which can also be regarded as returning to China to report on their work."
Hearing this, Xiao Ran reacted instantly.
The mission of the staff of the Consulate General who returned to China this time was not just to escort these antiques and artworks.
They must be carrying the digital memory card they gave away!
Thinking of this, Xiao Ran immediately showed a smile on his face.
