After a while, everyone's mood stabilized slightly and they gradually woke up from the frenzy.
It was only then that Peggy and Timothy began to pay attention to other stolen antiques stored in this room.
In addition to Raphael's "Portrait of a Young Man", there are also works by Renaissance art masters such as Giorgione, Tintoretto, Sarto, and Bellini.
Without exception, these paintings are all top-notch works of art, and each one is of astonishing value.
Looking at these famous paintings hanging on the walls, Peggy and the others were excited to dance and cheer!
Elaine and Pierre who were staying on the ground, as well as senior officials and appraisal experts from several museums, were all excited and ecstatic!
At this moment, Frank and Scott suddenly came to Xiao Ran and asked curiously:
"Sean, this bronze sculpture of Hercules fighting Hydra is the work of which Renaissance master?"
"Since this sculpture is stored here, it must be valuable, right? Tell us about it!"
Xiao Ran turned his head and looked at the two guys with red eyes, but did not respond immediately.
He knew in his heart that these two guys were drunkards who didn't care about drinking!
The small bronze sculpture was just a teaser; they had other things to say.
After a short pause, Xiao Ran said with a smile:
“This bronze sculpture of Hercules fighting the Hydra was created by the early Renaissance sculptor Donatello.”
"Donatello was the first generation artist of the Renaissance, the most outstanding sculptor of the fifteenth century, and is also known as the father of the Renaissance."
"His bronze sculpture is undoubtedly a top-notch work of art and very precious..."
Next, Xiao Ran briefly introduced Donatello and this bronze sculpture.
While he was introducing, everyone else at the scene looked over and listened quietly.
The people on the ground were also listening to his introduction, and everyone had a bit of admiration in their eyes.
No one had the slightest objection to the identification conclusion he gave.
After he finished the introduction, everyone nodded, still unfinished.
At this moment, Frank suddenly whispered:
"Sean, can you turn off the live microphone? We have something we want to talk to you about."
Scott, who was standing aside, also nodded.
Xiao Ran had already expected such a thing and turned off the live broadcast microphone.
"You can say it now, Frank."
"I'd really like to know what you want to talk to me about."
Frank nodded and immediately got to the point.
"Sean, according to the cooperation agreement we signed, Raphael's "Portrait of a Young Man" will be handled by you."
"I am responsible for art crime affairs at the FBI. Out of my job duties, I hope you can keep this priceless treasure in the United States. This painting is really important!"
"If possible, I hope you can trade this painting to a top museum in the United States, such as the National Museum of America or the Metropolitan Museum of Art, etc."
"As long as you agree to keep this painting in the United States, we at the FBI will never interfere with which museum you deal with!"
Hearing this, Peggy and Timothy, who had their ears propped up next to them, immediately became anxious!
They also want to win this priceless treasure, but their respective museums cannot compete with the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Museum of the United States. Can they not be impatient?
Just when they were about to refute and argue, Xiao Ran raised his hand to stop them.
Xiao Ran looked at Frank, then smiled and said:
"Wanting to keep this Portrait of a Young Man in the United States is not a problem for me!"
"I know very well that with my status, it is impossible to keep this top-notch oil painting in my own hands. It is undoubtedly asking for trouble!"
“In this case, it doesn’t matter to me which museum or collector or even the government I deal with.”
“I would be happy to trade this painting to the National Museum or the Metropolitan Museum of Art if they offered me satisfactory terms!”
Hearing this, Frank and the others secretly let out a sigh of relief, and a bright smile broke out on their faces.
This guy is quite sensible and knows that this is good for everyone!
At this moment, Xiao Ran came to a turning point.
"But have you ever thought about how to deal with the Poles? How to make the Poles accept this fact?"
"This masterpiece by Raphael is a Polish national treasure and the most important lost work of art in Polish history, even in the whole of Europe!"
"In the past seventy years, the Poles have been looking for this top-notch work of art. Now that this famous painting has reappeared in the world, it will be completely lost. Can the Poles accept it?"
"If I guess correctly, the Polish government has received the news and will probably respond soon, not to mention that the United States and Poland are still allies!"
At this point, Xiao Ran suddenly stopped talking and said no more.
But the meaning behind his words could be heard by everyone present.
Frank's old face couldn't help but blush, and then he said decisively:
"The Poles can only accept this result. We have ways to deal with the Polish government, so you don't have to worry!"
"Poland is a country that has been destroyed countless times in history."
"Give them this priceless treasure. It might be robbed again one day. It's better to stay in the United States and be safe!"
"Hahaha"
All the Americans present laughed and nodded in agreement.
A matter of plundering by force can be said so confidently!
He is worthy of being the biggest gangster in the world, and the gangster's genes have long been engraved in his bone marrow!
Xiao Ran gave a helpless smile and said nothing more!
After a few more discussions, they ended the topic.
However, Xiao Ran did not turn on the live broadcast microphone immediately.
He thought for a moment, then whispered:
"Frank, Scott, come here with me, I have something to show you."
With that said, he turned around and walked towards the cabinet inside the door.
The Philadelphia lawyer followed immediately.
Frank and Scott were stunned for a moment, and then walked towards the door.
When he came to the inside of the door, Xiao Ran opened the cabinet door directly and took out a well-bound notebook from inside.
He looked at the notebook, then took out two pairs of white gloves from his pocket and threw them to Frank and the others.
"Frank, Scott, you put on your gloves first to avoid leaving fingerprints"
"Then look at what's recorded in this notebook. It's a huge surprise!"
"In order to avoid unnecessary trouble and legal loopholes, my lawyer will witness all this."
"This video will also be retained as evidence."
Frank and the others who took over the gloves felt a little surprised when they heard this.
"What a huge surprise? What exactly is recorded in this notebook?"
Xiao Ran smiled and shook his head.
"You'd better see it for yourself. With your experience, you should understand it soon."
"Well, we're looking forward to it"
Frank nodded in response and quickly put on his gloves.
After they all put on gloves, Xiao Ran handed them the notebook.
After taking the notebook, Frank hurriedly opened it and began to read the contents.
Scott also came over, eyes full of curiosity.
What appeared in front of them were groups of Arabic numerals, and not a single English word could be seen.
Each line is composed of three different groups of numbers. The first group of numbers is either long or short. There is no pattern and it is confusing!
The second set of numbers is clear and distinct, each with a specific date.
The date that appears on the first page of the notebook can be traced back to May 1988.
The third set of numbers is more or less the amount of money.
Just the amount of money on the first page ranges from tens of thousands to tens of millions!
Looking at the numbers on the notebook, Frank and Scott instantly understood what these numbers meant!
"Great! Isn't this the record of stolen goods sold by those two guys Miles and McCann?"
"The first set of numbers should be the name and location of the buyer who received the stolen goods. They were compiled into a digital password by Miles and others to hide the buyer's information!"
"The second set of numbers is the date Miles and others sold the stolen goods."
"As for the third set of numbers, no need to ask, it must be the total amount of each transaction!"
Frank said excitedly, his eyes shining.
Scott, who was standing next to him, behaved the same way.
In their eyes, this notebook instantly turned into a huge gold mine, emitting extremely bright golden light!
They know very well what huge interests are hidden behind this notebook!
Xiao Ran looked at these two greedy guys, smiled and nodded.
"As I expected, you can instantly see the secret behind these numbers."
"Yes, what is recorded in this notebook should be Miles and McCann's stolen goods sales records."
"In this cabinet, there is another notebook full of numbers."
"According to my speculation, the content recorded in that notebook should be the secret of Miles and his group's organization of stealing various antiques and artworks."
With that said, Xiao Ran took out another notebook from the cabinet and handed it to Scott.
After taking the notebook, Scott immediately opened it and began to look at it with bright eyes.
Just as Xiao Ran said!
In the second notebook, there were also groups of numbers with unknown meanings, as well as dates and money amounts!
In the middle of a line of numbers on the first page is the day the Gardner Museum was looted!
Seeing this date, Frank and Scott still don't know what is recorded in this notebook!
However, to figure out the secrets hidden behind the rest of the numbers, you still need to crack the seemingly disordered digital code!
The next moment, Frank said excitedly:
"Sean, these two notebooks are so important. It's no exaggeration to say they are priceless!"
"As long as we can crack these digital codes, we can follow the clues and dig out all the art thefts that Miles and McCann have done!"
"All the gangsters and art thieves who have cooperated with them, and all the buyers who have purchased stolen antiques and art from them, no one can escape!"
"More importantly, based on these clues, we can recover all stolen antique artworks and all funds involved!"
Xiao Ran looked at Frank and the others, and then nodded slightly.
"You're right, Frank, these two notebooks are of great value."
"Cracking the digital code on the notebook and then tracing it is your business, I will not interfere!"
"I only care about the recovered stolen antiques and artworks. According to the cooperation agreement, the disposal rights of all stolen antiques and artworks are in my hands!"
"In view of this, I will send lawyers and company employees to follow up on this matter throughout the process to ensure our interests. This should be no problem, right?"
"ah!"
Frank and Scott both exclaimed, and their expressions changed accordingly.
This cunning bastard really doesn't suffer at all!
Co-author We are working for you, bastard, to help you recover those stolen antiques and art!
Frank and the others secretly complained a few words, but nodded helplessly.
"Of course, no problem, Sean, you can send someone to follow up on this matter, and we will abide by the cooperation agreement!"
"That's good, I hope you can find all the stolen antique art!"
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.
Next, he chatted with Frank and the others for a few more words, and then walked towards the wall next to him, ready to admire the paintings hanging on that wall.
At the same time, he turned on the live microphone again and continued the live broadcast.
Soon, fifteen minutes passed.
Everyone was intoxicatedly admiring these top-notch antiques and artworks in the room, when Xiao Ran's voice suddenly came out.
"Gentlemen, it's almost time. It's time for us to leave here and return to the ground!"
"Next, I'm going to have my staff and art museum staff come in and clear out all the stolen antique art stored in this shelter!"
Following his words, everyone turned their heads and looked over.
