In the blink of an eye, it was already around 8:30 pm.
After dinner, the joint exploration team members who had stayed in the hotel had set off and rushed to the chapel to take over for exploration and cleanup.
From now until tomorrow morning, they will stay working in that chapel, waiting to be replaced by the next group of exploration team members.
Over the next period of time, this cycle will continue until this colonial treasure is completely cleaned up.
Although Xiao Ran did not go to the chapel again, he was not idle either.
He always paid attention to the ongoing exploration operations through real-time video footage from the exploration site.
Occasionally, I will give some guidance and discuss it with Professor Baker and others.
During this period, David quickly organized a team of lawyers to oversee the ongoing exploratory cleanup operations on site and protect his own interests.
After the legal team was formed, Xiao Ran met with these Boston lawyers one by one and signed a cooperation entrustment agreement.
In addition, Sam also recruited a group of professional armed security personnel to strengthen the security outside the chapel.
Another major event that also happened today, the US election, is still in full swing at this time.
After finishing the matters at hand, Xiao Ran and the others sat on the sofa, drinking coffee and watching the farce-like election campaign on TV.
From time to time, they will also pay attention to the ongoing exploration operations.
At the end of the day, there was no winner between the two candidates, and the election was still tense.
Reflected in the news media, there are crazy attacks and slanders on each other, which seems a bit like dog bites dog.
As outsiders, Xiao Ran and the others were happy to watch the fun.
"Dear, who do you think will win this election in the end? I feel that Lao Baimao may win a little higher."
Elaine asked suddenly curiously.
Xiao Ran looked at him and then joked:
"It doesn't matter who wins, they are all the same, as long as they don't infringe on my interests."
"However, with the golden retriever's unscrupulous personality, if he loses this election, the old guy will never give up!"
"Just wait and see. Golden retrievers can definitely do some earth-shattering things, and they may even mess up the United States."
Hearing this, both Elaine and Fang Yufei were stunned for a moment, as if they couldn't believe it.
Just when they were about to ask a few more questions, Xiao Ran's cell phone suddenly rang.
Xiao Ran picked up the phone and glanced at Laixiang, then turned down the TV volume, and then answered the call.
The next moment, Counselor Wang's voice came over immediately.
"Good evening, Xiao Ran, I was busy reporting the previous batch of smuggled antique cultural relics to the State Administration of Cultural Heritage and relevant departments via video."
Xiao Ran smiled softly and then continued:
"Good evening, Uncle Wang, I don't have anything important to do. I just want to talk about the discovery of this treasure today."
The next moment, Counselor Wang responded with a smile:
"Then tell me, I'm really interested. The discovery of this treasure has caused a huge sensation."
"Today is the US election day. If it were another day, the discovery of this treasure would have caused an even greater sensation."
Afterwards, Xiao Ran began to introduce the situation of today's treasure.
In this colonial treasure today, there is a huge amount of gold, gold products and various antiques hidden in it.
Especially the gold, such a large amount cannot be underestimated.
Even if the gold cannot be transported back to the country, how to deal with it still needs to be informed by the relevant domestic departments.
Xiao Ran didn't hide anything, but told all the solutions he had thought of.
His approach was simple. All non-antique gold would be sold to the Adams family at a premium.
Half of the payment is transferred directly back to the country, and the other half remains in the company's account in the United States.
The remaining antique cultural relics and gold products in the treasure, such as many gold statues, will be processed in batches.
A small part of it is traded in cash, and more is used in exchanges with universities and cultural institutions in the United States.
As for the subject of the exchange, it goes without saying that it is of course the many top Chinese antiques and artworks that have been lost to the United States.
In a moment, Xiao Ran had finished introducing the situation.
Counselor Wang paused for a moment, and then said with emotion:
"I have to say, your luck is so incredible, and your skills are so great, each time is more amazing than the last!"
"I will reflect your words. I believe no one will object. After all, these gold and antiques belong to you."
At this point, he suddenly changed the subject.
"Xiao Ran, let me tell you something. The relevant domestic departments attach great importance to the information you sent back to China through Lao Zhao."
"Relevant domestic departments have now taken action. We were discussing this matter just now, and there will be results soon."
"After discussion with the relevant domestic departments, the requests you made are considered acceptable, but it depends on the specific circumstances."
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Ran cheered excitedly.
"That's great, Uncle Wang. In this case, I don't have to worry about not having enough exhibits in my museum. This is really good news!"
"Now that the relevant departments have started taking action, if you need my help if you need anything, just ask, I'm obligated!"
"I will not interfere in domestic affairs. Under the iron fist of the dictatorship, I believe there is no tomb robbery gang that cannot be wiped out!"
"But overseas, especially in places like Southeast Asia and the Americas, there are some things that are inconvenient for the country to handle, and there are too many constraints!"
Counselor Wang paused and then responded:
"It is true. Cases involving the smuggling of antiques and artworks often encounter a lot of troubles. They have to go through a lot of procedures and pass the buck. In the end, it is very likely that the matter will not be resolved."
"Relevant domestic departments handling cases overseas must go through Interpol, as well as the police and competent authorities of the country where they are located. This adds a lot of variables and increases the risk of leaks."
Hearing this, Xiao Ran couldn't help but chuckle.
"These concerns don't exist for me. For things that are difficult to handle officially, we might as well try another method, as long as we achieve our goal."
"If necessary, you can leave certain matters to me, and I will be able to handle them seamlessly without leaving any hidden dangers."
"I can recover all the antiques and artworks that have been stolen and smuggled out of the country, send them all back to the country, and then display them in my museum."
"hiss!"
Counselor Wang couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, somewhat frightened.
Of course he understood what Xiao Ran meant by finding another way to do things.
At the same time, he also understood that there would be no problem in successfully achieving the goal using Xiao Ran's methods.
As for ability, that is no longer a problem!
After a moment of silence, Counselor Wang responded:
"Okay, Xiao Ran, I will report this matter to you. I believe there will be an answer soon."
After chatting for a few words, Xiao Ran talked about another thing.
"Uncle Wang, the reason why I called you today is because I have one more thing to ask you for help with."
"Probably the day after tomorrow, I will have a meeting with Prince William of the UK to discuss an art transaction."
"Prince William's goal is to get the Shakespeare manuscripts and Plantagenet family historical documents in my hands."
"My goal is to collect some of the top Chinese antiques in the British Museum. This opportunity to kill a British guy must not be missed."
"If this heavyweight antique art transaction is completed, the relevant departments of the Embassy in the UK will definitely come forward to assist."
"That's why I called you and asked you to say hello to the ministry and then ask the embassy in the UK to help."
"Oh! Your boy's handwriting is a bit scary. In the blink of an eye, he is thinking about the British Museum again!"
Counselor Wang exclaimed, obviously taken aback.
At the same time, he became more excited.
Xiao Ran smiled softly and said proudly:
"The British royal family attaches great importance to the historical documents of the Plantagenet family. It is obviously afraid that the extermination of the heir will happen to them, and they are also afraid of being plotted against."
"And there are many good things in the British Museum, including many top-notch antiques and artworks looted from China. Now that we have this opportunity, why should we be polite?"
Before he finished speaking, Counselor Wang immediately continued:
"That's right. There is no need to be polite to those bandits. We must take the opportunity to get back some national treasures!"
"I will immediately report this to the ministry and ask my colleagues at the Embassy in the UK to help and try our best to facilitate this deal."
Xiao Ran nodded, and then continued:
"Then I'll trouble Uncle Wang. When notifying the country, it's best to consult the State Administration of Cultural Heritage. Which national treasures do you want to exchange for this time? It's best to make a list."
"When I negotiate with Prince William the day after tomorrow, I can be more targeted and exchange for the most valuable antiques and artworks."
Counselor Wang responded immediately and said excitedly:
"No problem, you should be well prepared, but I'm curious, how do you conduct an appraisal?"
"Are you planning to fly to London, England, to conduct transactions in London?"
Xiao Ran smiled and shook his head.
"No need! The initiative in this transaction is completely in my hands, and the British can only listen to my instructions!"
"After reaching an agreement, they need to take the initiative to transport the top Chinese antique artworks used for exchange to Beijing."
"When those antiques and artworks are shipped to Beijing, and Mr. Shan and others have completed the appraisal and confirmed that there are no problems, I will hand over Shakespeare's manuscripts and the historical documents of the Plantagenet family."
Counselor Wang paused and then said with appreciation:
"This is a good method. You don't have to worry about being cheated by the British. You can trade with confidence!"
"To ensure the safety of the transaction and to ensure your interests, I will rush to Boston the day after tomorrow to participate in the negotiations between you two."
"That's perfect. It will undoubtedly make the British a little more worried."
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.
Then they talked about negotiations and transactions for a while, and then they ended the call.
Subsequently, Counselor Wang began to contact relevant domestic departments to make various arrangements.
Not surprisingly, when Xiao Ran's words and arrangements spread back to China, they immediately caused quite a stir and made many people excited.
As for Xiao Ran himself, he was leisurely.
He then called his family and explained the situation to save them from worrying.
Then he said hello to Mr. Jin and others, so that they could be mentally prepared to wait.
