Twenty minutes later, the small conference room on the top floor of the hotel.
The director of the Osaka Museum of History and others have arrived here, waiting for Xiao Ran to come and meet.
Although nearly an hour had passed since the attempted assassination just now, these guys still had lingering fears.
What frightened them even more was the strong strength shown by Xiao Ran and the others.
Before Xiao Ran came over, these little Japanese were talking in low voices.
"What on earth did guys like Sean come to Osaka for? To be honest, I've never seen guys like this before. It's so scary!"
"That's right, those tough guys under him are basically a special force, okay?"
"Fortunately, the idiot who attacked Sean just now is alone, and the homemade smoke bomb did not explode, otherwise we would be in big trouble!"
While they were talking, the door of the conference room opened, and Xiao Ran walked in with David and the others.
As soon as he entered the door, he smiled politely and said:
"Good afternoon, gentlemen, I'm sorry to keep everyone waiting."
"We just arrived at the hotel and need to tidy up, and many friends called to show concern, so it took a little time."
Before he finished speaking, all the Japanese people in the conference room stood up.
Immediately afterwards, these guys all bowed to Xiao Ran.
"Good morning, Mr. Sean, I have frightened you. As hosts, we are very sorry for what happened just now."
Among them, the general manager of the hotel even made a 90-degree bow, almost kneeling on the ground and kowtow to apologize.
Xiao Ran looked at these little Japanese, and then waved.
"Don't be polite. What happened just now has nothing to do with you."
"There are some idiots with abnormal brains everywhere. It just happened that I bumped into them today."
Hearing this, several Japanese people smiled and nodded.
After greeting each of the Japanese people present and getting to know each other, Xiao Ran sat down at the conference table.
After chatting for a while, the hotel general manager and the police representative stood up to say goodbye and left the conference room.
The few Japanese people left in the conference room are all professionals in the antique business, and they have a certain amount of weight.
Later, everyone also talked about the topic of antique shopping.
"Mr. Sean, are you bringing your men to Osaka this time for the purpose of that batch of smuggled antiques and cultural relics from China?"
"During this period, we have been cooperating with the Chinese task force to find the batch of smuggled antiques and cultural relics, and we have achieved some results."
The curator of the Osaka Museum of History asked curiously.
He is one of the consultants of the Sino-Japanese joint task force and knows some about the smuggled antiques and cultural relics, so he asked this question.
Not only him, this is also a question that several other Japanese people want to ask.
They all looked at Xiao Ran to see how he would answer.
Xiao Ran glanced at the Japanese, then smiled and shook his head.
"Director Xietian, I have also heard some news about the batch of smuggled antiques and cultural relics you mentioned and the special operations related to them."
"But I'm not here for those smuggled antiques and cultural relics. I don't know the details, and I have no connection with the joint task force."
"Of course, I hope that this case of smuggling antiques and cultural relics will be solved as soon as possible, the batch of smuggled antiques and cultural relics will be recovered as soon as possible, and the relevant criminals will be severely punished."
"If I have the opportunity to learn about and contact this project, as a member of the antique shop, I would also be willing to contribute to the joint operation."
Hearing this, Director Xietian and the others nodded, but their eyes were full of doubts.
Obviously, they didn't quite believe what Xiao Ran said.
But they didn't say anything and just continued to listen.
After a pause, Xiao Ran continued:
“I came to Osaka this time just to see Osaka’s antique market. After all, this is the second largest antique market in Japan, so you can’t miss it!”
"If I can gain something in the Osaka Antiques Market, it would be even better. I have always had good luck. I hope a miracle will happen."
"hiss!"
Xie Tian and the others all took a deep breath, and suddenly felt a chill on their backs.
You greedy bastard, it's not enough to rob the Tokyo antique market like crazy, you actually want to rob our Osaka antique market, too abominable!
While secretly complaining, Director Xietian and the others all had an ominous feeling of impending disaster.
However, they could not stop Xiao Ran from visiting the Osaka antique market.
Doing that would be too shameful and would ruin the reputation of Osaka Antique Shop.
If we don’t stop it, will we just watch the tragedy of Tokyo Antique Shop happen again in Osaka?
For a moment, Director Xie Tian and the others were in a dilemma, not knowing what to do!
After thinking for a moment, Xietian said:
"Mr. Sean, since you want to visit the Osaka antique market, of course it's no problem. We can accompany you around."
"If you make a major discovery at the Osaka antique market, such as discovering some important Japanese antiques and artworks, that would be great."
"If possible, we are willing to follow the example of institutions such as the Tokyo National Museum and acquire Japanese antiques and artworks you find."
Xiao Ran looked at this old friend, smiled and nodded.
"Of course, no problem. If I make any major discoveries in Osaka, as long as they are not Chinese antiques and works of art, I am willing to make a deal with you and dispose of those treasures on the spot."
"In this way, we will definitely save a lot of trouble, but I have one request, that is, you'd better exchange it for the top Chinese antiques, cultural relics and works of art in the collection."
"To tell you the truth, I am looking forward to the Osaka Antiques Market, and I believe that my good luck will remain the same, and I will definitely be able to discover something in Osaka."
Hearing this, the Japanese people across from them felt frightened again.
Next, everyone chatted for a few more words.
Afterwards, these Japanese got up to say goodbye and left the hotel.
After seeing them off, Xiao Ran took them to the restaurant for lunch.
Soon, the time came to two o'clock in the afternoon.
After eating lunch and taking a rest, Xiao Ran and the others were ready to leave the hotel and go shopping at the nearby antique market.
Not far from this five-star hotel, there is an antique street about one kilometer long.
It is the largest antique market in Osaka, with one to two hundred antique shops and galleries.
In addition, there are many open-air stalls selling antiques on that street.
Of course, there are also many second-hand and second-hand shops on that street.
For antique collecting enthusiasts, that street is a good place to hunt for treasures and should not be missed.
Another point is that that street is the territory of the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi Osaka branch.
On that street, the owners behind some galleries and antique shops are members of the Osaka branch of the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi.
Several antique shops that secretly sell smuggled antiques and cultural relics source their goods from the Osaka branch of the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi group.
The reason why Xiao Ran went to that street in the first place was not only to search for treasures, but also to go to the antique shops and galleries controlled by the Yamaguchi-gumi to see if he could find anything.
As for the dangers he might face if he went to that street, he didn't take it to heart at all.
In fact, Anthony had already made arrangements.
While talking, Xiao Ran and his group had arrived at the hotel lobby.
As soon as they appeared, they immediately caused a commotion in the lobby.
Both the hotel staff, the police and customers, as well as several media reporters, all looked at Xiao Ran curiously.
"Two or three hours ago, Sean just suffered an assassination attempt, and now he is planning to go out. He is really fearless!"
"What is this guy Sean going to do? Doesn't he know that he is now a figure that attracts much attention? Who knows if someone will assassinate him again?"
People started talking in low voices and looked at Xiao Ran and his group curiously.
Those media reporters who came after hearing the news would naturally not let go of such a good opportunity.
They immediately rushed here and tried to interview Xiao Ran.
However, they were stopped by the well-prepared police and hotel security personnel.
In desperation, they could only stand outside the cordon and ask questions at the top of their lungs.
"Good afternoon, Mr. Sean, I am a reporter from the Sankei Shimbun. I am very happy to interview you."
"Excuse me, what do you think of the attempted assassination that happened in front of the hotel?"
"Do you know the guy who attacked you? Is there any personal grudge? Why did that guy assassinate you?"
The person who asked this series of questions was a male reporter in his early thirties.
Xiao Ran looked at this guy, then smiled and said:
"Good afternoon, my journalist friend, I cannot answer these questions until the police investigate clearly."
"If you want to know the answers to these questions, it's best to ask the Osaka police for information. I believe you will learn something."
"But one thing I'm sure of is that I don't know the idiot who tried to attack us, and we don't have any personal grudges. We have nothing to do with each other."
"Why that idiot wanted to assassinate me, I don't quite understand. Fortunately, he didn't succeed, but ended up taking his own life!"
After the words fell, another reporter immediately asked:
"Good afternoon, Mr. Sean, I am a reporter from Osaka TV. Welcome to Osaka."
"Excuse me, do you have any special purpose for coming to Osaka this time?"
"As we all know, you have discovered a large number of valuable antiques and works of art in Tokyo before. When you come to Osaka this time, will you also visit the Osaka antique market?"
Xiao Ran smiled softly and immediately gave the answer.
"No need to guess, I came to Osaka this time just for the Osaka antique market."
“I hope to discover something during this trip to Osaka, just like I did at the Tokyo antique market before.”
"Okay, gentlemen, that's it. I wish you all have a nice day."
After saying that, he waved goodbye to the many media reporters present, and then walked straight out of the wine door.
At this time, his bulletproof motorcade had arrived outside the hotel.
In a moment, Xiao Ran and the others had walked out of the hotel and quickly entered the car.
The convoy started immediately and headed towards the antique market not far away.
Not long after Xiao Ran left, what he just said to the reporter spread quickly and reached many people's ears.
Especially Osaka antiques professionals, when they heard his words, they suddenly felt frightened!
