With the complete destruction of the small gang that tried to rob the escort convoy, the French finally experienced Xiao Ran's ruthlessness and determination, and many people were frightened.
Some guys hiding in the dark were also planning on Xiao Ran.
They all retreated and quietly strangled all their wishful thinking that they shouldn't have.
Of course, there are still many ignorant guys who are still hiding in the dark and watching him closely.
Xiao Ran was used to this kind of situation and didn't take it seriously at all.
Not long after returning to the presidential suite, and just after washing and disinfecting, Karen made a video call.
As soon as the call was connected, she said with joy:
"Sean, Elaine, several friends and I carefully studied the videos and high-definition pictures you sent us, and checked some historical documents!"
"You can be very sure that the "Portrait of Paulina" you found in Byron Market is indeed the work of the neoclassical master Jacques David."
"In an art historical document, we found some information about this painting, which was created in the same year as Napoleon's coronation."
"After Princess Paulina fled Paris and fled to Rome, this painting disappeared. It has never appeared again for the next two hundred years, until today!"
"But who would have thought that this painting would be re-created by Delacroix, covered up in incredible ways, and turned into an anonymous romantic work!"
"In the history of Western art, this is an unheard-of thing and a unique top-notch work of art, which is of great historical and cultural research value."
Seeing Caroline dancing with excitement, Xiao Ran and Elaine immediately looked at each other and smiled.
Then, Xiao Ran smiled and nodded and said:
"Good evening, Caroline, there is no longer any doubt as to the authenticity and provenance of this Portrait of Paulina"
"Just now at the Musée d'Orsay, several of France's top antique art appraisal experts have completed the appraisal and obtained the most accurate appraisal conclusion."
"There is no doubt that the discovery of this painting will cause a sensation in the entire Western art world and collection world, attracting countless attention."
Following his words, Caroline on the other end of the phone cheered again.
After cheering, she said expectantly:
"Sean, can you give me the academic research rights for this "Portrait of Paulina"? Just like Lautrec's "Memories of Love and Hate""
"There are so many things that can be studied in this painting, and the research value is too high. I don't want to miss it!"
As she wished!
Xiao Ran nodded slightly, smiled and said:
"Of course, no problem, Caroline, it doesn't matter what I do with this painting, whether I keep it or trade it."
"I will leave all the related academic research powers to you. I believe you can come up with great research results!"
Hearing this, Caroline naturally cheered again and thanked Xiao Ran endlessly.
Next, they discussed the "Portrait of Paulina" for a while.
After discussing the painting, Caroline finally remembered to ask about the robbery of the escort convoy, and she was somewhat worried.
The escort convoy was robbed by gangs and a fight broke out on the street in the 18th arrondissement. It had been reported on the TV news, and Caroline naturally heard about it.
Xiao Ran briefly introduced the situation to prevent her from worrying.
When she heard that no one was injured and there was no loss, Caroline immediately breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed a lot.
But how could she know.
In just a few hours, a gang entrenched in the 10th and 18th arrondissements of Paris was completely destroyed, and not a single person was left alive!
The entire Paris underground world, including the police, was completely shaken by this thunderous operation.
After chatting for a while, Xiao Ran hung up the phone.
As a result, before he could put down his cell phone, Pierre had already called to inquire about the situation.
Like Caroline, Pierre was very excited and excited.
During the call, Pierre expressed the Louvre's intention to acquire "Portrait of Pauline" and several other works of art.
Without even thinking about it, this must be the intention of Henry, the curator of the Louvre, who wants to use Pierre's special status to play the emotional card.
Xiao Ran did not give a definite answer, only said that he would think about it.
Next, some other old friends also called one after another to inquire about the relevant situation and make transaction requests.
These old friends include the directors of the Metropolitan Museum and MOMA, as well as Arnault and Joshua.
Without exception, these guys were all eyeing the top antique artworks Xiao Ran discovered today.
Especially "Portrait of Paulina" is their key target. Everyone wants to get it for themselves, even at any cost!
The answer Xiao Ran gave was no different.
It is too early to talk about the transaction now. We will talk about the transaction in a few days.
However, he also gave these old friends some sweetness and did not let these guys go away empty-handed.
He decided to trade some of the top antique artworks he had acquired today to these old friends.
Among these antique artworks are a painting by Kandinsky and a work by Joan Miró.
In the midst of all the busy work, it was already around 9:30 in the evening.
After dinner and a short rest, Xiao Ran called the leaders of the three exploration groups into the study to learn about their exploration today.
The first and second exploration teams were still performing for others, and the locations were still in the Fontainebleau Forest and Montmartre. There were no surprising discoveries.
Soon, the leaders of the two exploration groups finished reporting the situation and left the study.
After they left, Ryoko whispered excitedly.
"Xiao Ran, we have made some new discoveries in Lu Qinzhai's old house in the western suburbs of Paris, which may be of great value."
"I pretended to be consulting a domestic buyer who wanted to purchase a property, and asked Lu Qinzhai's great-granddaughter to find out about the situation of the property."
"It was originally a small manor, covering an area of forty or fifty acres. Later, the surrounding land was sold, leaving only a villa in the center of the manor."
"In the early 1950s, after Lu Qinzhai came to Paris from New York, he lived in that manor for a long time. All the things he brought from New York were also stored in that manor."
"Later he moved to Cannes to retire, but he didn't take many things with him. No one knows where all the things he brought from New York to Paris went."
"Lu Qinzhai's descendants have searched carefully in that manor many times, but they have never found anything. In the end, they had no choice but to give up!"
"There happened to be a weekend market there today, and there were so many people there that we didn't dare to use the ground-penetrating radar to detect it, as that might reveal our identity."
Listening to what Liangzi said, Xiao Ran's eyes immediately flashed with surprise.
He thought for a moment, then nodded with a smile and said:
"Well done! I will go to the country house tomorrow to check on the situation and see if there are any unknown secrets hidden there!"
"When Lu Qinzhai left New York in the early 1950s, he took dozens of large boxes with him. Those boxes must have been filled with precious antiques, cultural relics and works of art from China."
"With Lu Qinzhai's level of collection, nine out of ten of those antique cultural relics and works of art are national treasures. After those treasures were shipped to France, they never appeared again."
"There is no doubt that those treasures have been hidden by Lu Qinzhai. I just don't know where they are hidden. I came to Paris this time just to find those treasures."
Before she finished speaking, Ryoko immediately nodded excitedly.
"Judging from the current situation, apart from the famous Red Mansion, the most likely place to hide those antiques, cultural relics and works of art should be this country villa in the western suburbs."
Xiao Ran nodded and then continued:
"Liangzi, I have a task for you. Tomorrow I will take someone to the Red House in Paris to buy some paintings and some antique furniture stored on the third and fourth floors of the Red House."
"I will give you the specific list later. Take this opportunity to transfer Lu Qinzhai's great-granddaughter to the Red Mansion to facilitate my operation."
“You can be generous when you buy those paintings and antique furniture and lay the foundation for buying a few properties later on.”
"I will set a budget for you. Within the budget, you can act freely. It is best to behave like a rich second generation who is stupid and has too much money."
"Hahaha"
Ryoko laughed and nodded excitedly.
"I like playing the role of a rich second generation who is stupid and has a lot of money. It must be very interesting."
"It must be a great feeling to spend a lot of money. I must experience it tomorrow."
Next, Xiao Ran discussed with this guy for a while and gave some instructions before ending the conversation and letting Liangzi leave.
Not long after Liangzi left, Xiao Ran called David and Anthony over again to discuss follow-up actions and security matters.
Because the Musée d'Orsay is so close, it's within sight.
So Xiao Ran told Anthony to pay more attention to the movements at the Musée d'Orsay at night to avoid accidents.
In addition, company employees sent by Miller to Europe to purchase real estate have arrived in Luxembourg today.
The secret operation of purchasing real estate in France and Paris can also be launched!
