Things developed just as Xiao Ran expected.
While they were having breakfast, several senior police officers from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department came to visit, trying to launch an investigation and learn about Xiao Ran's whereabouts last night.
However, these Japanese policemen failed to see Xiao Ran.
It was David and Anthony who came forward to deal with these Japanese police, and they provided very strong alibi.
After questioning David and the others, several Japanese criminal police officers went to check the hotel's internal surveillance data.
Those surveillance data clearly showed that Xiao Ran and the others did not leave the hotel last night, and the murder of those scumbags in the Yamaguchi group obviously had nothing to do with them.
Faced with such a result, the Japanese police had nothing to say. They had no excuse to make a fuss about the incident and could only leave in anger.
Of course, many people did not believe this obvious result and still believed that Xiao Ran was the biggest suspect.
When we spoke, it was already around nine o'clock in the morning.
Xiao Ran and the others tidied up, prepared to leave the hotel, and continued to sweep the antique art market in Tokyo.
There are many antique shops and galleries near Kyobashi and Nihonbashi, but I haven’t had time to check them out yet!
Since he was in Tokyo, how could Xiao Ran be willing to miss such an opportunity!
What's more important is that Xiao Ran hasn't gone to the antique store that Ma Ming mentioned is closely related to the antique smuggling case!
He didn’t see the owner of that antique shop either!
Just as Xiao Ran and the others were preparing to go out, his cell phone suddenly rang.
The call was from Qiangu Mami.
Xiao Ran glanced at Laixian and picked up the phone.
The next moment, the familiar voice of Qiangu Mami came over.
"Good morning, Mr. Sean, I am Qiangu Zami"
"Good morning, Director Qian Gu, if you called me so early, does it mean you have good news?"
Xiao Ran said hello to the other party.
"That's right, Mr. Sean, we did some research last night and decided to start a deal with you."
"The objects of the transaction are Japan's second best Togiku Ichimonmon Norimune, and the expressionist painting by the master of art Francis Bacon!"
"We can accept your trading conditions and trade with many Chinese antiques and artworks collected in Japan."
"These Chinese antiques and artworks are all included in the transaction list you listed. Each of them is a valuable national treasure."
When she said these words, Qian Guzhenmei's voice seemed a little sad, and she was obviously in pain!
Looking at Xiao Ran again, a bright smile broke out on his face.
"Great, Director Qian Gu, this is really a surprising and good news!"
"Your choice is very wise. In this way, both of us can get the treasure we want."
"Please send me the list of relevant Chinese antiques and artworks. Once I confirm it, we can start trading at any time!"
Qiangu Zami paused for a moment before giving the answer.
"Okay, Mr. Sean, I will send you the final list later. I believe you will be very satisfied!"
"The Chinese antiques and artworks you want are collected in different places and institutions. Some treasures are not even in Tokyo!"
"We need some time to collect all these treasures before we can start the transaction."
Xiao Ran nodded slightly, smiled and said:
"No problem, Director Qiangu, I have plenty of time and patience to wait."
"I took this time to contact several Chinese antique art appraisal experts and asked them to conduct appraisals through video!"
They chatted a few more words on this topic.
After getting down to business, Qiangu Mami suddenly changed her tone.
"Mr. Sean, I just heard that the senior executives of the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi Tokyo branch behind Yamamoto Antiques Store were almost killed overnight last night!"
"Do you know who did this? It's too cruel. That's more than a dozen lives, even if those guys are gang members!"
"With the Yamaguchi-gumi's usual behavior, it is very likely that they will launch retaliatory actions. You should be more careful!"
Hearing this, Xiao Ran couldn't help but chuckle.
He knew that Qian Guzhenmei was testing himself.
There might be others around this guy who are listening to this call.
Xiao Ran smiled softly and replied disdainfully:
"I have received information about this bloody massacre that occurred at midnight last night. It was those guys from the CIA who told me."
"Just now, several senior police officers from the Metropolitan Police came here to investigate and asked about our whereabouts last night."
"I can say with certainty that this killing has nothing to do with us. We have sufficient alibi and the police can prove this!"
"The Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi are full of enemies. This may be a vendetta between Japanese gangs, but it just happened to happen at this time!"
"If the Yamaguchi-gumi targets us and retaliates against us, then they are seeking their own death, and no one can save them!"
"ah!"
On the other end of the phone, Chantani Mami exclaimed, obviously taken aback.
After a while, this guy said:
"Since this matter has nothing to do with you, it's the best thing. The police should restrain those guys from the Yamaguchi group."
"I would like to ask, what are your plans for today? Can you tell me?"
Xiao Ran smiled and then gave the answer.
"We are getting ready to go out and continue visiting the Tokyo antique art market."
"We will go to Kyobashi later. There are many antique shops and galleries there that we haven't visited yet."
"If you are interested, you can come and walk around with me, maybe you can find some surprises!"
On the other end of the phone, Qian Guzhenmei was stunned and remained silent for a long time.
Without even thinking about it, he must be so angry that his teeth were itching and his face was filled with bitterness, but he could not stop Xiao Ran.
After a moment of silence, he said:
"Okay, Mr. Sean, after I finish handling the matters at hand, I will rush to Kyobashi to visit the Tokyo antique market with you!"
"I will notify Hasegawa and the others and ask them to go over and accompany you first."
"Okay, Director Qian Gu, see you later."
Xiao Ran said with a smile, and then ended the call.
Then, he took Xu Lin and David out of the suite and started today's cleaning trip.
As soon as the group of them walked to the elevator, Mami Zenitani sent over the transaction list confirmed by the Japanese side.
Xiao Ran immediately turned on his phone and started checking the list.
On this list, there are many top Chinese antique works of art, each of which is valuable and very precious!
Without exception, these Chinese antiques and artworks were all treasures that Xiao Ran had listed before and wanted to exchange from the Japanese.
However, the Japanese made some trade-offs and selected some antique artworks for trade.
Among them, the most important "Yongle Dadian" and "Dunhuang Tibetan Scriptures" are on this list, which is consistent with the quantity required by Xiao Ran!
In the previous negotiations, Xiao Ran told the Japanese clearly.
If they want to get back Ju Yiwen Zezong and Francis Bacon's expressionist painting, they must bring out these "Yongle Dadian" and "Dunhuang Tibetan Scriptures".
This is one of the prerequisites for the deal to be concluded, otherwise the deal will only fall through!
Compared with "Yongle Dadian" and "Dunhuang Tibetan Scriptures", the value of other Chinese antique works of art is inferior and can be chosen.
Xiao Ran took a quick look at the antique artworks on the list and nodded with satisfaction.
Later, he sent a message to Qian Guzhenmei to tell the other party.
Japan can now mobilize these Chinese antiques and artworks on the list, and then prepare to start trading!
While they were talking, they arrived at the hotel lobby and then walked towards the hotel door.
As they appeared, there was an immediate commotion in the hotel lobby.
The general manager of the hotel who was staying here immediately came over with a smile on his face and was respectful.
Then there were many reporters from the media, rushing up like a tide.
The Tokyo police and hotel security personnel, who were well prepared, immediately stopped these guys.
These media reporters could only stop five or six meters away and ask questions at the top of their lungs.
The questions they asked all revolved around the transaction and ownership issues of Kikuichi Mononori Sect, and they were all vying to be the first.
Xiao Ran ignored these guys and continued walking towards the door as if he hadn't heard anything.
When they came out of the hotel, the crowd of onlookers gathered at the door immediately started making noises and were very excited.
The media reporters guarding the door asked questions loudly.
As before, Xiao Ran ignored the croaking noises of the Japanese and went straight to the bulletproof SUV parked in front of the hotel.
After everyone got on the bus, the motorcade immediately started and slowly drove away.
Seeing Xiao Ran leading people away, many media reporters at the scene immediately ran to their respective interview cars, preparing to follow up and report!
These guys can see very clearly now that as long as they follow Xiao Ran, they will not worry about explosive headlines.
Whether this headline is good or bad, no one knows!
After a while, the convoy arrived near Jingqiao.
The arrival of this motorcade immediately caused a commotion in the neighborhood.
Looking at this motorcade, people on the street were shocked and even felt itchy in their teeth.
"This bastard Sean just ransacked a lot of antique shops and galleries yesterday, took away Japan's No. 2 Togiku Ichimonmon Norimune, and also killed a few people here!"
"Under such circumstances, how dare he come here today? Do he have to loot all the antique shops and galleries nearby? How abominable!"
"It's over. Those antique shops and galleries that survived yesterday will not escape the disaster after all!"
People on the street started talking, and many people looked worried.
Some Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi members mixed in the crowd stared at Xiao Ran's motorcade with eyes full of humiliation and hatred.
Although the police did not disclose the news that Morita and the others were killed, everyone in the Tokyo branch of the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi already knew the bad news!
Almost without exception, these guys cast suspicious eyes on Xiao Ran, thinking that the person most likely to kill Morita and the others was him!
However, everyone in the Kobe Yamaguchi Group from top to bottom received orders from the headquarters today.
Before the investigation is clear, any member is strictly prohibited from taking revenge, especially against Xiao Ran, otherwise it will be dealt with according to the gang rules!
Under this situation, these Yamaguchi group minions on the street could only stare at Xiao Ran's motorcade passing by, but they could do nothing!
Xiao Ran, who was sitting in the car, didn't pay attention to the Yamaguchi-gumi members outside at all, as if these scum didn't exist.
In a blink of an eye, the motorcade arrived in front of Yamamoto Antique Shop.
Yamamoto's antique shop has been taken over by the police and sealed off. A team of Japanese special police are stationed at the front and back doors, guarding the antique shop and no one is allowed to approach.
The criminal investigation into Yamamoto's antique store has not yet ended, so the antique store has not been handed over to Xiao Ran for the time being.
When the motorcade arrived, Xiao Ran glanced at the locked and sealed Yamamoto antique shop, then picked up the walkie-talkie and said:
"Guys, park right here!"
“I ended my shopping here yesterday, so let’s start here today!”
As soon as the words fell, the motorcade immediately moved to the side of the road and slowly stopped.
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