In the blink of an eye, another ten minutes passed.
The crowd of onlookers gathering at the entrance of Miura Antique Shop is getting larger and larger, and the scene is becoming more and more lively.
Among the crowd, in addition to a large number of melon-eaters and media reporters watching the excitement, there were also many professionals from Japanese antique shops.
At this time, these guys were all staring at the door of Miura Antique Shop, talking enthusiastically in low voices.
"Sean, this guy has been entering the Miura antique store for more than forty minutes. He must have found some treasure, but I don't know what it is and how much it is worth!"
"I heard that several important figures, such as Director Zenitani of the National Museum, also entered the Miura Antique Shop before. Apparently they attach great importance to this guy Sean."
"From this point of view, the legends about this guy are not groundless, but are indeed true!"
While whispering, some guys also tried to enter Miura Antique Shop to see what was going on.
However, the armed security guards standing in front of the antique store stopped them.
They claim that everyone who enters an antique store must identify themselves and undergo security checks!
In fact, the Tokyo police in charge of perimeter security stopped most people who wanted to enter the store to watch the excitement, including some media reporters.
Only heavyweights like the director of the Tokyo National Museum can pass two levels to enter the Miura antique store.
Such a result makes many people very unhappy, but there is nothing they can do about it!
While he was talking, the door of Miura's antique shop suddenly opened.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Ran walked out of the antique shop with Director Qian Gu and others.
Miura Guangnan, who looked pale, and several clerks, respectfully opened the door and sent Xiao Ran and others out.
It can be seen that David and Xu Lin, who are following Xiao Ran, have something extra in their hands.
Those things were either brocade boxes, wooden boxes, or portable safes.
Without even thinking about it, those brocade boxes and boxes contained valuable antique works of art, which Xiao Ran had gained from the Miura Antique Shop.
Seeing this scene, many onlookers at the scene had no idea what was happening.
"As expected, Sean really found a lot of good things. He actually bought so many antiques and artworks. What a big deal!"
"Look at the expression on Boss Miura's face. It's extremely ugly. He looks like he has just been robbed. The person who robbed him is obviously Sean."
While people were talking about it, David and Xu Lin had put the brocade boxes and boxes in their hands into a bulletproof SUV.
Afterwards, Xiao Ran said goodbye to Miura Konan and walked forward with Director Qian Gu and others.
Looking at Miura Guangnan, he and several shop assistants bowed at 90 degrees and sent Xiao Ran and others away respectfully.
"Everyone, go slowly, we look forward to your visit to our store again."
Miura Guangnan said loudly and respectfully while bowing.
Although he was very respectful, his voice was trembling and he almost cried.
Before he finished speaking, the guy's body shook suddenly and he almost fell to the ground.
Fortunately, a clerk behind him reacted quickly and hurriedly reached out to support him.
At this moment, the motorcade parked on the roadside slowly started to move forward, blocking Xiao Ran and the others.
The cordon set up by the Tokyo police was also removed.
The next moment, many media reporters immediately rushed to the door of the antique store, trying to interview Miura Mitsunan to see what treasure Xiao Ran found in this antique store!
Also rushing forward were many Japanese antique dealers and professionals.
In the blink of an eye, Miura Konan and several store clerks, who had just straightened up, were completely surrounded by a surge of people.
Hearing the noise coming from behind, Xiao Ran, Curator Qian Gu and others turned their heads and looked back at the same time.
Seeing Miura Miura being surrounded, they all laughed, but their moods were quite different.
When he turned around, Curator Qiangu suddenly whispered:
"Sean, is your sudden visit to Japan related to the case of smuggling Chinese antiques?"
"As far as I know, the Osaka police and the task force from China are jointly investigating the antique cultural relics smuggling case, and there has been some progress."
"Is that batch of smuggled antiques and cultural relics from China hidden somewhere in Tokyo, and that's why you came to Tokyo?"
After the words fell, Xiao Ran couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, but he suddenly understood.
As the director of the Tokyo National Museum, Mami Zenitani is a heavyweight figure in the Japanese cultural and antique circles, with considerable influence.
With his status and influence, it would be difficult for the task force to hide the fact that the task force came to Japan to investigate the smuggling of antique cultural relics from him.
At certain times, the task force even has to cooperate with the Tokyo National Museum in Japan, such as identifying the authenticity of certain smuggled antiques.
In view of this, it is not surprising that Director Qian Gu knows the movements of the task force in Japan!
Xiao Ran turned to look at this old friend, and then said in a feigned surprise:
"I have heard some related news about the antique cultural relics smuggling case you mentioned. It seems to be a special operation launched by the China Cultural Relics Administration."
"I don't know much about the details of this antique cultural relic smuggling case. I will inquire about the relevant situation later."
"I came to Tokyo this time mainly because I wanted to take the opportunity to return to Asia to experience Tokyo's prosperous antique art market."
After hearing his explanation, Qian Gu and others rolled their eyes angrily.
Do you think we can believe the nonsense you're telling us?
Not long after your Chinese task force launched investigation activities in Japan, you suddenly appeared in Tokyo.
Who would believe that there is no connection between these two things?
Although they thought so in their hearts, Director Qian Gu and the others knew.
Now that Xiao Ran has cleared the relationship, no matter whether what he said is lies or not, he can no longer ask further questions!
After chatting for a few more words, the director of the Nezu Museum of Art suddenly came forward and whispered:
"Mr. Sean, as far as I know, you have some oil paintings and sculptures from the Western Renaissance and Baroque periods."
"These paintings and sculptures are top-notch works of art. I wonder if you are interested in transferring some of them, and our art museum is willing to fund the acquisition?"
"We can also change the trading method and exchange it with the Chinese antiques and artworks in our collection."
Xiao Ran looked at this little Japan, smiled and shook his head.
"It seems that the Nezu Museum of Art is preparing to expand its collection areas and categories, and is preparing to collect some of the top antique artworks from the Western world!"
"I'm very sorry. I do have some top Western artworks from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, but I don't intend to trade them. I plan to collect them myself."
"However, your proposal is very good. Maybe we can conduct transactions in the future."
"I believe that in the future I will also find a lot of antiques from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and I can trade some of them on the premise of satisfying my own collection."
"I am very interested in the large number of Chinese antique artworks collected by the Nezu Museum of Art, such as "Fishing Village Sunset" by Mu Xi from the Song Dynasty, etc."
Upon hearing this, a trace of regret immediately flashed in the eyes of the Nezu Museum Director.
Then, the guy nodded.
"Yes, Mr. Sean, our Nezu Museum of Art really wants to expand its collection categories and fields to make the museum more comprehensive."
"It seems that we are unable to reach a deal this time. I hope we will have opportunities to cooperate in the future."
After the director of the Nezu Museum, several other museum directors also expressed their willingness to trade with Xiao Ran.
This was the purpose of why they came to see Xiao Ran today, and no one wanted to miss this opportunity.
The objects they wanted to trade were mainly Western antiques to add to their respective museum collections.
Xiao Ran would naturally not refuse such a proposal.
While they were talking, the group of them had arrived at the door of the next antique store.
The owner of the antique shop who received the news in advance and two clerks stood waiting at the door of the antique shop early.
Seeing Xiao Ran and the others coming, the antique shop owner immediately came forward to greet them.
As he came closer, this man bowed at ninety degrees and said respectfully in Japanese:
"Good morning, Mr. Qian Gu, Mr. Sean, I am Ichiro Noda, welcome to the store, it is a great honor!"
Xu Lin, who was standing aside, immediately translated in a low voice.
Xiao Ran looked at this little Japan, and then at the Noda antique shop a few meters ahead.
The signboards of this antique shop are all in Japanese, with one or two Chinese characters here and there. The door design is completely in a traditional Japanese style!
The things displayed in the window at the door are all Japanese antiques, and there are no Chinese antiques or Western antiques and art.
Under perspective, the entire situation in this antique store appeared in Xiao Ran's eyes.
The antiques sold in this antique shop are all Japanese antiques, and there are no exciting leaks within the visible range!
No need to ask, this is a store specializing in Japanese antiques.
After confirming this, Xiao Ran suddenly lost interest in visiting this antique store.
However, he still had to put on a show.
Just as Curator Qian Gu was greeting the owner of the antique shop, Xiao Ran pointed to the door of the antique shop and asked, knowingly:
"Xu Lin, is this an antique store specializing in Japanese antiques?"
"If so, we wouldn't have to go in and waste time."
Upon hearing the inquiry, Xu Lin immediately gave the answer.
"That's right, Brother Xiao Ran, this is indeed an antique store specializing in Japanese antiques."
“It’s written very clearly on the sign at the door of the store.”
Xiao Ran nodded, then switched to English and said to several Japanese people present:
"Gentlemen, this seems to be a shop specializing in Japanese antiques."
“I don’t know much about Japanese antiques, so I won’t visit this antique store.”
Upon hearing this, Director Qian Gu and the others were stunned for a moment, then nodded.
The antique shop owner named Noda had a confused face, but he still talked to several museum curators respectfully and enthusiastically.
Obviously, this guy didn't understand English and didn't know what Xiao Ran said.
The next moment, Xiao Ran suddenly stepped out and continued walking forward.
Immediately afterwards, Curator Qian Gu and others followed.
In the blink of an eye, the group of them had passed by the door of this antique store, but did not enter.
Seeing this scene, the antique shop owner with an apologetic smile suddenly froze on the spot, not understanding what happened.
At this moment, the director of the Nezu Museum of Art turned around and explained a few words.
This guy just understood why Xiao Ran and the others didn't visit his own museum.
Faced with such a result, this guy was somewhat embarrassed.
Not far ahead, Xiao Ran and his group came to the entrance of a gallery again.
Arriving here, Xiao Ran looked up at the gallery's door, signboard, etc.
This is a gallery that specializes in oil paintings. The oil paintings on display include works by Japanese painters, as well as Chinese, European and American painters.
After confirming this, Xiao Ran followed the gallery owner who came out to greet the guests, walked into the gallery, and started to visit.
Director Qian Gu and several other Japanese people looked at each other and then followed in.
Muxi "Fishing Village Sunset Picture"
