The director of the Gardner Museum did not agree to Xiao Ran's conditions, but he also did not refuse them completely. He only said that they would discuss it.
Xiao Ran was not surprised by this result.
He just laughed softly and continued to admire the antique artworks displayed in the museum without taking the matter to heart.
For him, if the Gardner Museum accepts these conditions, he can also find those stolen top-level works of art, which is naturally the best and can be regarded as an unexpected surprise.
If the Gardner Museum refuses to cooperate, it doesn’t matter; it has nothing to lose.
In the blink of an eye, the time has reached five o'clock in the afternoon.
Closing time has arrived!
Xiao Ran took Elaine and the others out of the Gardner Museum and returned to the hotel by car.
After a while, they were back at the hotel.
When entering the presidential suite on the top floor, Xiao Ran quickly looked through the inside and outside of the suite as usual.
This time he didn't find any redundant monitoring and listening equipment, so it was safe.
After returning to the room and just finishing washing and disinfecting, Sam came over to report the situation.
"Sean, there is news from the police station that the identities of the gunmen have been found out."
"Those guys are veterans and currently serve in a security unit under the NASA board."
"Cruz is the chairman of the NASA committee, and those guys are obviously working for Cruz."
Sam briefly reported the situation.
After hearing this report, Xiao Ran couldn't help but sneer.
"As expected, it's really that bastard Cruz. That bastard is obviously eyeing this colonial treasure. He's so greedy!"
"It's disrespectful to come back without reciprocating! Tell these news to the media, let the media build momentum, and give that bastard some color."
"The election day has just passed, and the battle between the two parties is fierce. I believe Cruz's opponent will never miss this good opportunity."
Upon hearing this, both David and Sam paused, a little worried.
The next moment, Sam nodded and said:
"Okay, Sean, I'll tell the media and post it on social media."
"Once this news comes out, it will definitely cause quite a stir, enough to make that guy Cruz drink a pot!"
"Yes, this is the result I saw. Let that bastard have a headache!"
Xiao Ran sneered and nodded.
After chatting for a few more words, Sam and David left the suite and went out to do some business.
Meanwhile, Washington.
On Capitol Hill, Cruz was listening to his secretary's report, his face gloomy.
He had received information about the identity of the shooter.
Cruz knew that he would face a violent storm next, attracting endless attacks from opponents from all walks of life.
Especially in this highly sensitive period, no opponent will miss this opportunity.
Whether he can successfully survive this crisis is a matter of two opinions.
Thinking of this, Cruz couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.
If I had known that bastard was so difficult to deal with, I really shouldn't have provoked that bastard, at least I shouldn't have provoked him now.
"Boss, that bastard Sean's meaning is very clear. Someone must pay the price for this."
"Those gunmen must go to jail, and those responsible for planning and carrying out this assassination must also go to jail."
The secretary is still reporting the situation.
Upon hearing this, Cruz's eyes immediately stood up.
"boom!"
He slammed the desk and was about to curse.
At this moment, the mobile phone placed on the table suddenly rang.
The call was from my daughter!
Cruz glanced at Laixian, then suppressed his anger and answered the phone.
The next moment, the daughter's frightened cries were heard.
"Dad, save me, I'm dying!"
Before he finished speaking, Cruz's expression changed, and his eyes were filled with fear.
In an instant, he thought of Xiao Ran.
Thinking of Xiao Ran's habit of taking revenge overnight and being ruthless.
Thinking of this, Cruz couldn't help but shudder and shudder.
Then, he asked tremblingly:
"Sophie baby, what happened? Where are you now?"
"Don't worry, baby, daddy will definitely save you and no one can hurt you."
The next moment, Sophie's crying voice came again.
"Dad, we were skiing in the mountains of Colorado and we were taking the lift down the mountain."
"As a result, the cable car broke down and stopped midway. It has been stopped for almost half an hour."
"This place is more than 300 meters above the ground, surrounded by forests, snow-capped mountains, and cliffs."
“The temperature on the mountain is very low, the cable car is like an ice cellar, and it’s almost dark.”
"I can't hold on any longer. I'm going to freeze to death in the cable car. Dad, save me!"
As he said that, the crying on the phone suddenly became louder.
Sophie was not the only one crying in the cable car, but also several other companions.
Listening to the crying from the mobile phone, Cruz's heart was as sharp as a knife, and he fell into madness instantly.
"Farke! Who did this? Is it that damn bastard Sean?"
"If it's really that bastard, I swear, I will make his life worse than death."
Cruz roared hysterically, and his eyes instantly turned blood red.
The staff and secretaries who were also in the office all stood up suddenly as if they were electrocuted.
At the same time, they also felt a bone-chilling cold that made them shiver and shudder!
Is it really that bastard Sean? This revenge comes too fast, it's too crazy!
If he is really that bastard, then he is definitely a lunatic with no inhibitions!
Who the hell dares to provoke such an unscrupulous lunatic? Isn’t that just asking for death?
Thinking of this, the staff and secretary suddenly felt even colder!
The staff member quickly adjusted his mood, and then said with feigned concern:
"Boss, Sophie is skiing in Colorado. Not many people know about it. Sean, that bastard, may not be able to reach there."
"This may be just an ordinary cable car failure that just happened to happen today."
"You don't have to think too much. The most important thing now is to find someone to rescue Sophie and the others."
After hearing this, Cruz regained some sense.
But the fatal threat that followed him always lingered in his mind, and he couldn't get rid of it.
After forcing himself to calm down, Cruz said with concern:
"Sophie, don't worry, please pay attention to insulation. I will find someone to repair the cable car immediately and rescue you!"
"Okay dad, you better hurry up, we're freezing to death"
Sophie said crying.
Hearing his daughter's cry, Cruz almost fell into madness again, his eyes were so red that he was almost bleeding.
Then, he tremblingly ordered his secretaries and staff.
Contact the governor of Colorado City and other relevant people separately to launch an all-out rescue operation.
Xiao Ran didn't know about these things that happened in Colorado.
While Cruz was looking for someone to rescue his daughter, Xiao Ran was having a meeting with Counselor Wang who had just arrived in Boston.
The reason why Counselor Wang came to Boston again was to attend tomorrow's meeting between Xiao Ran and Prince William.
After entering the study and sitting down, Xiao Ran briefly introduced the colonial treasure.
He also briefly explained how to deal with the antiques, cultural relics and gold and silver treasures in the treasure.
After saying this, Counselor Wang asked about what happened today and expressed his concern.
When Xiao Ran told him that the person who tried to plot against him was Cruz, the anti-China element, Counselor Wang couldn't help feeling angry.
"This guy Cruz is really nothing. He always makes things difficult for us, and now he actually has your ideas in mind. It's so mean!"
"Xiao Ran, I will report this to the embassy, and the embassy will lodge a protest to ensure your interests and safety."
Hearing this, Xiao Ran immediately smiled and nodded.
"It would be great if the embassy came out to protest. It would probably make that bastard calm down a bit."
"I myself will also make some reactions to ensure my own safety and interests. If he wants to plot against me, it depends on whether his teeth are strong enough."
Counselor Wang paused and then nodded.
"Okay, but you still have to be careful. Cruz is a die-hard anti-China element, and he is very powerful and should not be underestimated!"
"I understand, don't worry, I know what's going on!"
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.
After chatting for a few more words, Counselor Wang suddenly changed the subject.
"Regarding the transaction between you and Prince William, I reported it to the Ministry and the Cultural Heritage Bureau. Both the Ministry and the Cultural Heritage Bureau expressed their full support."
"The Embassy in the UK will also fully cooperate to facilitate this art transaction and send people to escort the exchanged antique art back to the country."
"The State Administration of Cultural Heritage held a meeting to discuss it and made a list. I hope you can exchange these treasures back, or even part of them."
With that said, Counselor Wang took out an envelope and handed it to Xiao Ran.
Xiao Ran reached out and took the envelope, opened it casually, and took out the list inside.
When he saw the antique works of art lost to the UK on the list, a smile immediately broke out on his face.
"It seems that the Cultural Relics Bureau has the same idea as me. My goal is also these treasures, and all of them!"
