After the joint press conference ended successfully, everyone returned to the exhibition hall again.
Ivanka, Anthony and others who received several pieces of donated antique art were not in a hurry to leave.
They temporarily stored the top antique artworks donated by Xiao Ran in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, preparing to ship them to New York and Washington later.
Raphael's "Portrait of a Young Man" is also temporarily stored in the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
After returning to the exhibition hall, Xiao Ran said hello to everyone present, and then took David and Nick to the museum vault.
Also going to the vault were Timothy and Frank, as well as Thomas, Ivanka and others.
It’s just that everyone has different purposes!
Xiao Ran and the others were going to pick up stolen antiques and art, and were planning to start transactions with several museums, foundations, and collectors!
As for Ivanka and the others, they were going to store the top-notch antique artworks they had just acquired, as well as Raphael's "Portrait of a Young Man."
In the blink of an eye, nearly half an hour has passed.
Under the leadership of Xiao Ran, Nick and the others pushed several luggage carts into the exhibition hall again.
On top of the luggage carts, there were many boxes, painting bags, and painting tubes.
Without exception, those boxes, painting bags and painting tubes contained pieces of antique art of astonishing value.
Ivanka, Anthony and others who returned with Xiao Ran and the others were all filled with envy and their eyes were a little red.
The guys in the exhibition hall also had red eyes, staring closely at the things on the luggage carts.
Seeing Xiao Ran and the others coming in, Yi Lian, Fang Yufei and the others immediately came to greet them.
Coming closer, Fang Yufei suddenly whispered:
"Xiao Ran, my sister-in-law just called and reported the latest situation."
"The US$800 million transaction payment jointly paid by the National Gallery of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art has been transferred to the bank account of a domestic company!"
"In addition, the US$2 billion you transferred back to China has also been transferred to domestic bank accounts."
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded, then whispered in Mandarin:
"It seems that these Americans have kept their word and kept their promises. They didn't play any tricks!"
"The reason why I transferred 2 billion US dollars back to China at this time is just to see if the King's government and the Ministry of Finance will restrict the free flow of my funds!"
"The result is pretty good, so that the top-notch antiques and artworks I gave away are not in vain. The so-called charitable donation works!"
"After the new president and the new government of the United States take office, I am ready to conduct another experiment to see the reaction of the new government."
"If the new government keeps its promise, I won't have to worry so much about transferring funds and investing in the country!"
While they were talking, they had arrived at the center of the exhibition hall.
At this time, a table for signing contracts has been set up in the center of the exhibition hall.
There are also several easels, some empty drawing boards, and several tables used to display antique artwork.
Moreover, video live broadcast equipment has been set up on site, and video connections can be made domestically at any time.
As soon as Xiao Ran and the others entered the exhibition hall, everyone immediately gathered around them, and everyone was very excited.
"Sean, your skills are really scary. You actually traded so many top-notch antiques at one time!"
"What are the antique artworks you are exchanging this time? Sean, show them to everyone to open their eyes!"
Everyone started talking about it, which was called envy and jealousy.
Xiao Ran looked at these guys, then smiled and said:
"Gentlemen, don't worry, everyone will see these stolen antiques soon."
"Some of them are treasures stolen from several museums, and some are antiques and artworks that have been stolen without owners."
While he was talking, there was another noise from the entrance of the exhibition hall.
Then, Timothy from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Thomas from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Segers from the National Gallery of Art, Penn Museum, and Charles from the Freer Museum.
They each walked into the exhibition hall with some of their employees and many top Chinese antiques for trade.
Looking at the boxes they brought, Xiao Ran's eyes suddenly became brighter!
Others at the scene exclaimed in surprise.
Everyone was shocked by the number of top-notch Chinese antiques and artworks, and they were all dumbfounded.
In a moment, Timothy and Thomas had reached the center of the exhibition hall, and then stopped.
Xiao Ran looked at these old friends, then glanced at the boxes containing top Chinese antiques, and then said with a smile:
"Gentlemen, let's get started. Let's start at the Philadelphia Museum of Art."
"Complete the appraisal and make sure there are no problems, then we can trade."
Before he finished speaking, Timothy and the others nodded in unison.
"Okay, Sean, let's start the identification!"
"This is just a procedure, it is not necessary."
Xiao Ran smiled and responded:
"I understand, but this process must go"
"And take a video and keep it as evidence to avoid unnecessary trouble."
As he spoke, he nodded to Nick and other employees.
Nick and the others understood instantly and took action immediately.
They opened several labeled boxes, painting bags, and painting tubes, and took out the stolen antique artworks contained inside.
The paintings with frames are placed directly on several easels.
The paintings with only canvas and no frames were pinned to several blank drawing boards.
There are also two sculptures on the display table.
While they were busy, Timothy also directed his employees to take out the Chinese antiques for exchange one by one and display them on several display tables.
Xiao Ran took out his cell phone and started calling several old men in Beijing.
The call was connected in a blink of an eye, and it was Shan Lao who answered.
Before Xiao Ran could say anything, Mr. Shan couldn't wait to ask:
"Xiao Ran, you finally called me."
"Has the transaction started? We are all ready."
Xiao Ran smiled softly and then replied:
"That's right, Mr. Shan, the transaction will begin immediately."
“The first person I did business with was the Philadelphia Museum of Art.”
"Can you please help me palm my eyes, I would be very grateful!"
"I'll ask my men to connect to the video signal immediately and let's chat on video."
Before he finished speaking, Mr. Shan said excitedly:
"Come on! We're just waiting to open our eyes!"
"You have to say that there is nothing you can't do!"
After chatting for a few words, Xiao Ran hung up the phone.
Immediately afterwards, Fang Yufei quickly established a video connection with the technical staff of the Forbidden City and projected the live images on the large screen TV in the small conference room of the Forbidden City on the other side of the earth.
In the exhibition hall, there is also a large-screen TV.
Several old men, led by Shan Lao, also appeared on the TV screen here.
The first time he saw the old men, Xiao Ran waved hello to them and briefly introduced the situation.
In addition, he also introduced many museum curators, collectors, and others present.
The guys in the exhibition hall all looked at this scene curiously.
This is the first time for many of them to see such an art transaction scene, such an important and valuable art transaction!
After a while, both parties were ready.
Xiao Ran looked at Timothy, then raised his hand to make a gesture of invitation.
"Timothy, you can start identifying these paintings and sculptures."
“I asked top appraisal experts from far away in China to remotely appraise these Chinese antiques and artworks.”
"If we make sure everything is correct, we can start the transaction!"
"Okay, Sean."
Timothy nodded in response.
Then, he took several appraisal experts and walked towards the paintings placed on the easel.
Xiao Ran came to the display tables and glanced at the various brocade boxes and wooden boxes placed on the tables.
The next moment, he picked a gilt rosewood box from the table and opened it gently.
The treasure contained in this red sandalwood box is a dragon seal carved from top-grade Hetian white jade.
This dragon-patterned seal is not big, square, about five centimeters wide at the bottom and about eight centimeters high.
Its jade quality is warm and natural, its carving is exquisite, and it is majestic. Its surface has precious light flowing, and its shape is smooth and natural. It is so beautiful!
Right above the seal, there is a five-clawed dragon engraved, with teeth and claws spread out, entrenched on the Seal Mountain, stepping on auspicious clouds, as if it is flying in the clouds and mist!
The moment he saw this dragon seal, Xiao Ran was completely attracted, and his eyes suddenly became brighter!
Elaine, Fang Yufei, and Pierre standing next to them were also firmly attracted by this square dragon seal!
Several old men in Beijing stood up immediately when they saw this dragon seal, and they were all extremely excited!
"That's right, Xiao Ran, this is Emperor Qianlong's dragon-patterned treasure seal."
"The jade material used in this dragon seal is the finest Hetian white jade, and its value is astonishing."
“Just from the quality of the jade, it’s impossible to fake it!”
Shan Lao said excitedly.
Before he finished speaking, Mr. Jin continued:
"Xiao Ran, pick up this square dragon seal and show it to everyone."
"Around this square dragon seal, two short poems by Qianlong should be engraved, as well as some cloud and thunder patterns."
"The seal of this square dragon seal is 'Old Man Shiquan', which is Qianlong's title!"
Hearing this, Xiao Ran immediately smiled and nodded.
"Okay! I will pick up this square dragon seal and please appreciate it."
"I think there should be no problem with the authenticity of this square dragon seal."
"This top-grade Hotan mutton-fat jade has long since disappeared, and even if you want to forge it, you can't find the materials!"
As he spoke, he gently picked up the square dragon seal and admired it with bright eyes.
As Jin Lao said, there are indeed two small poems written by Qianlong engraved around the square dragon seal.
The English at the bottom is really the four big characters in seal script, 'Shiquan Old Man'
Seeing these things, no one has any doubt about the authenticity of this square dragon seal!
Next, just enjoy it!
