On Chang'an Street, which is bustling with traffic, a motorcade is driving quickly from east to west.
Different from other vehicles on the street, this convoy is not only escorted by several police cars, but also has several armored escort vehicles, which is very special.
That's right, this is the same motorcade that Xiao Ran and the others are riding in.
Those armored escort vehicles contained a large number of antique artworks that Xiao Ran had brought home this time.
Among them, Elaine and David, who came to Beijing for the first time in the Costerie, were still stunned, even more stunned than when they first entered the city.
They were shocked by Beijing's bigness, its prosperity and development, and its perfect combination of ancient and modern.
Outside the car window, there are rows of high-rise buildings, orderly streets, endless traffic, prosperous and fashionable shopping malls, countless calm and calm people, etc.
All of this constantly reminded them of their existing knowledge, making them exclaim again and again.
Seeing their performance, Xiao Ran and Fang Yufei both laughed.
While talking, the motorcade has arrived at the intersection of Wangfujing Street.
At this moment, the red light happened to turn on, and the motorcade stopped at the intersection.
Taking this opportunity, Xiao Ran pointed to a building in the southeast corner of the intersection and said:
"Elaine, David, where we are now is one of the most famous and prosperous commercial pedestrian streets in China, Wangfujing Street!"
"This is located in the center of Beijing. The area at the southeast corner of the intersection now belongs to me and I bought it."
"Soon, my private museum will rise here, becoming a new landmark here and the top private museum in the world."
“In addition to the bustling Wangfujing Street, China’s two top museums, the Forbidden City and the National Museum of China, are both very close to here.”
"There is also the famous Tiananmen Square, which is also close at hand..."
Following his introduction, Elaine and David both looked at the piece of land at the southeast corner of the intersection.
At this time, the land at the southeast corner of the Wangfujing Street intersection has been fenced off, and there are many workers working inside the fence.
Apparently, demolition work has begun here.
Looking at the crowded streets outside, the busy construction site, and the bustling street scene around them, Elaine and David were both shocked.
Although it was their first time here, they didn’t know what Wangfujing Street meant!
But they can see that this is definitely a treasure land with every inch of land being valuable!
Building a top private museum and a super cultural complex here is basically equivalent to having an inexhaustible and huge gold mine!
Such a piece of land will definitely make countless people crazy about it.
After being shocked, Elaine said excitedly:
"Wow! My dear, this piece of land is so precious, and it's so prosperous here!"
"It is completely conceivable that when your private museum is completed, countless tourists will come to visit it every day!"
Before Xiao Ran could respond, David continued:
"Sean, I completely understand why you try every means to collect various antiques and works of art!"
"Building a top private museum here is definitely the most profitable business and the smartest investment in the world."
Xiao Ran looked at them, then smiled and nodded.
"Yes, that's what I mean, and that's what I'm working towards!"
"My private museum is not only for all Chinese people, but also for tourists from all over the world who come to Beijing!"
While he was talking, the green light at the intersection turned on.
The convoy started immediately and slowly passed the intersection.
At this moment, my sister-in-law's voice suddenly came from the intercom.
"Xiao Ran, I took the convoy to the Forbidden City. I will store these antiques in the vault of the Forbidden City first."
"Shan Lao and Jin Lao also want to leave and go back to the Forbidden City and the National Museum."
"You guys take the bus to Fuyou Street. The driver knows the location of the courtyard."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran immediately picked up the walkie-talkie and said:
"I know, sister-in-law"
"Please tell Mr. Shan and the others that when the quarantine period is over, I will treat some old men to dinner."
Before he finished speaking, Shan Lao's voice came from the intercom.
"Okay, Xiao Ran, you go home first and reunite with your family!"
"When the quarantine period is over, we men must have a few drinks!"
"Okay!"
Xiao Ran responded.
While talking, the motorcade has arrived at the east side of Tiananmen Square.
When we got here, my sister-in-law took the escort convoy and turned right onto Nanchizi Street to go to the Forbidden City.
The Coaster that Xiao Ran and the others were riding in, as well as two escorting SUVs, continued to move along Chang'an Avenue.
In the blink of an eye, the magnificent Tiananmen Gate Tower and Square appeared in front of everyone.
Not surprisingly, Elaine and David were shocked again and screamed in surprise.
"Oh my God! This is the famous Tiananmen Gate Tower and Tiananmen Square. It's so spectacular!"
"It turns out that this is the real China. We have been deceived for too long!"
Seeing their appearance, Xiao Ran and Fang Yufei laughed again.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Ran gave a brief introduction to the Tiananmen Gate Tower and Square.
While they were talking, the Coaster they were riding in had arrived in front of the city tower.
Everything here is refreshing and shocking to Elaine and the others.
The motorcade continued to move forward and soon arrived at the intersection of Fuyou Street, then turned right and entered Fuyou Street.
The first time he arrived here, Xiao Ran quickly took a look at the situation outside.
At the intersection of Fuyou Street and inside the streets, armed police on patrol can be seen everywhere.
There were also several secret service officers in plainclothes, keeping a vigilant eye on the pedestrians and vehicles passing by on the street.
Through perspective, Xiao Ran could see very clearly.
Under the down jackets and coats of the plainclothes Secret Service agents, not only were walkie-talkies hidden, but there were also weapons and equipment such as guns.
Because the situation here is special and very sensitive.
This time when he returned to Beijing, Xiao Ran did not bring any personal bodyguards or any weapons and equipment.
In fact, his personal bodyguards are all Americans, and they are retired American special forces. Their status is sensitive and they cannot come to this street at all!
As for Xiao Ran's weapons and equipment, they were all taken to Hawaii by Anthony and the others, and will be shipped to Japan later!
The guards responsible for protecting him at this time are all from the Beijing Municipal Bureau or the Security Bureau. Everyone is well-established and worthy of trust!
As soon as the motorcade entered Fuyou Street, a special service officer on duty at the intersection immediately reported the situation through a miniature microphone.
Seeing this scene through perspective, a smile quickly flashed in Xiao Ran's eyes.
Elaine, who was sitting next to him, and David, who was behind him, looked at the scenery outside curiously.
The tall red palace wall on the right side of the street firmly attracted their attention.
Then, Elaine asked a few questions curiously.
Xiao Ran explained immediately, but did not go into details.
Driving about 400 meters north along Fuyou Street, the convoy suddenly turned left across the street and stopped at an alley on the left side of the street.
Just as the motorcade came to a stop, the two little guys guarding the alley jumped three feet high and started cheering.
"That's great, brother and the others are finally back!"
These two guys are both in their teens, one male and one female. They should be high school students.
They were none other than Xiao Ran's cousin and cousin.
The first time they saw them, Xiao Ran and Fang Yufei both chuckled.
"We haven't seen each other for more than a year, and Xiaoxu and Yingzi have grown so tall, as if they had eaten chemical fertilizers!"
Fang Yufei said jokingly.
Before he finished speaking, the two guys outside were ready to rush over.
At this moment, the middle door of Coaster suddenly opened, and Xiao Ran, wearing protective clothing, stepped out of the car.
As soon as he appeared, he immediately smiled and shook his head and said:
"Xiao Xu, Yingzi, you all just stand where you are and don't come over."
"If you come here, you won't be able to go out for the next half month."
Hearing this and seeing the protective clothing on Xiao Ran, the two little guys immediately stopped and stuck out their tongues.
"I know, why did you forget this? We don't want to be quarantined for half a month!"
Xiaoxu complained, and Yingzi nodded.
While they were talking, Elaine and Fang Yufei got out of the car and stood on the sidewalk.
Several special service officers in the other two SUVs got out of the car immediately and spread their guard.
Next, Xiao Ran introduced Elaine and her younger brothers and sisters, including David.
After the introduction, he immediately said:
"Xiaoxu, Yingzi, go and notify some of your hometowns that we are back and let them make preparations!"
"When we go in later, we cannot come into contact with them and must keep a certain distance."
"We can take care of our luggage ourselves. You can't help us here."
The two little guys looked at each other and then nodded in unison.
"Okay! Let's go and notify uncle and them now."
After saying that, the two little guys turned around and ran into the alley.
Xiao Ran smiled softly, then turned to look at the special agents, smiled and said:
"Thank you for your hard work, everyone can leave after we get home!"
The special service team leader who led the team shook his head.
"It's not hard work, Mr. Xiao, thank you for your concern!"
"We are called to keep you and your family safe, that's our job."
"We will not leave without orders from our superiors!"
Hearing this, Xiao Ran didn't show any pretense and nodded immediately.
"In that case, thank you all for the hard work!"
"Give my regards to your superiors and thank them for their concern!"
"Okay, Mr. Xiao, I will take your words back to the superiors!"
The special service team leader nodded in response.
Then, Xiao Ran turned to look at Yi Lian, Fang Yufei and the others, and said with a smile:
"Everyone, please take down your luggage and follow me home!"
With that said, he returned to the Coaster and, together with David, began to unload everyone's suitcases.
In a matter of moments, all the suitcases were unloaded.
Afterwards, Xiao Ran took Elaine and the others, pushing their suitcases and walking into the alley.
Maybe it's because of their arrival, to avoid unnecessary contact, or maybe it's to keep it secret!
This ancient alley was very quiet at this time, and not a single person could be seen!
However, there were constant voices coming from the yards on both sides of the alley. There were obviously people living in those yards!
Xiao Ran and the others walked into this alley and looked at everything here curiously.
Especially Elaine, she was so excited that her eyes were almost full!
Everything here, including the architecture, stone carvings, gate towers, and the drum stone at the door, made her feel extremely fresh, as if she had opened a door to a new world!
After a while, Xiao Ran and the others came to the door of a courtyard in the alley and stopped!
This is a newly renovated Guangliang gate. Go up the five steps. There are exquisite drum-holding stones on each side of the door.
There are two carved glazed palace lanterns hanging on the gate tower, and the carved beams and paintings everywhere are extremely exquisite.
The two vermilion doors are open. Looking in along the door opening, you can see the carved screen wall inside the door at a glance!
In front of the auspicious carved screen wall, there are several unique bonsais placed at different heights, as well as a small rockery and running water, full of life!
What's more important is the person standing in front of the screen wall!
Xiao Ran's parents, Fang Yufei's parents, Xiao Xu and Yingzi were all standing in front of the screen wall, smiling at Xiao Ran and the others outside the door!
But at this time, Xiao Ran and the others were stunned on the spot.
Especially Elaine, her eyes were filled with stars and she was almost flying with excitement!
Then, she cheered excitedly.
"Oh my God! This is indeed a palace, so beautiful!"
“I love this palace, it must be great to live here!”
