Soon, more than two hours had passed.
After a lot of work, the first apartment building has been explored.
In this historical building, everyone found several secret compartments and a wall.
Unfortunately, these hidden compartments and side walls are basically empty, with nothing in them.
Only one of the hidden compartments contained a PPK pistol and dozens of bullets, as well as a Soviet passport and more than 20,000 US dollars.
Judging from the information on the Soviet passport, the items in the secret compartment belonged to a KGB spy and had been stored in the secret compartment for more than forty years!
The KGB spy who once lived here may have died in some secret operation long ago, so he did not come to take these things away.
Other than that, no one found anything else in this building!
The situation is the same deep underground, and there are no surprising discoveries!
Within the reachable detection range, neither metal objects hidden deep underground nor unknown secret underground spaces were detected.
While his employees used various exploration tools to explore, Xiao Ran pretended to carefully explore the historical building, but found nothing.
Such a result is undoubtedly disappointing!
Some of the people who are watching this exploration live broadcast have gradually lost their patience and even stopped watching the live broadcast!
Xiao Ran acted very relaxed, as if he didn't take the defeat to heart at all, and continued to broadcast live in Reqing.
After exploring the historic building, everyone returned to the lobby on the first floor, and everyone could not hide their disappointment.
When everyone arrived, Xiao Ran immediately said:
"Guys, don't be disappointed, this is just the first building, there is a larger historical building waiting for us next to it!"
"The environment over there is a little better, and the smell is not so bad. We may find something in that historical building!"
"Okay, that's all I have to say, let's go explore the historical building next door!"
After saying that, he was ready to take everyone away to the building next door.
At this moment, Kalin suddenly came over and pointed at the miniature microphone pinned to Xiao Ran's chest.
Xiao Ran understood instantly, immediately turned off the microphone and moved the high-definition camera.
The next moment, Karin whispered:
"Sean, just now, Mrs. Henyale submitted a request to the Paris City Hall and the Ministry of Culture to allow them to transfer the Red Building in Paris!"
"Have your people started taking action and are discussing the acquisition of the Red House in Paris with Madame Henyard?"
Xiao Ran looked at this old friend, smiled and nodded.
"That's right, Carlin, my operation to acquire the Red House in Paris has been launched and will be executed by a group of my employees!"
"We can handle Mrs. Henyard's side. What really determines whether this real estate transaction can be concluded is actually your Paris City Hall and the French Ministry of Culture!"
"Now I would like to ask, will you agree to my acquisition plan? I hope to hear the answer I want!"
While saying this, he always looked at Carlin and Henry with a smile.
But the hidden meaning, or threat, in his words was clearly understood by Carlin and the others!
If the deal to acquire the Red Mansions cannot be concluded, it will be very difficult for the French government to take over the precious historical documents and antique artworks in his hands!
The conclusion of the Paris Red House transaction is a prerequisite for the conclusion of a series of subsequent transactions, and there is no room for negotiation!
Thinking of this, Carlin and the others suddenly felt itchy at the base of their teeth, but there was nothing they could do!
The next moment, Karin suddenly whispered:
"Sean, I want to know, if you buy the Red Building, what will you do with it?"
"The Red Mansion was built by the great antique dealer Lu Qinzhai and is managed and operated by the Lu Qinzhai family."
"As far as I know, in the Chinese antique shop, Lu Qinzhai has always been considered the biggest traitor and is despised by thousands of people!"
"After you buy the Red Mansion, will you raze the Red Mansion and completely erase the traces of Lu Qinzhai?"
"If this is the case, I'm afraid we cannot agree. You must know that the Red Building has long been a historical and cultural heritage of Paris and one of the cultural symbols of Paris!"
Xiao Ran shook his head gently.
"Although I despise what Lu Qinzhai did, I am not that small-minded. I never thought of completely erasing the traces of this traitor's existence!"
"Unlike the Japanese, we Chinese will not selectively forget part of history, but will keep some painful history in mind and be vigilant at all times!"
"If I buy the Red Mansion, I will not bulldoze it. Even the name of the Red Mansion will not be changed, including all its history!"
"On the contrary, I will turn the Red Mansion into a unique private museum to promote the splendid Chinese civilization and China's development!"
"Combined with the history of the Red Mansion itself, wouldn't this be more contrasting and impressive, and would also make the Red Mansion more famous!"
Hearing this, Carlin and Henry were stunned.
Xiao Ran's answer was somewhat beyond their expectations.
After the brief shock, a dignified look flashed in their eyes.
In Xiao Ran's words, they heard something that scared them!
That is what Lu Qinzhai has never had, and what many Western countries don’t want to see. That is the Chinese people’s feelings of family and country, and the strong cultural self-confidence derived from five thousand years of Chinese civilization!
Karin and the others were silent for a long time.
After a moment, Karin whispered:
"Sean, I understand your thoughts and I agree with your approach."
"As for whether to allow the Red Mansion transaction, we have to discuss it again before we can make a decision!"
Hearing this, Xiao Ran nodded indifferently.
"It's okay, Karin, I believe you will nod in agreement, I have enough patience to wait!"
After saying that, he walked towards Elaine and Pierre.
As soon as he left, Henry immediately glanced at Carlin in surprise.
Didn't we reach a consensus last night? Allow Sean to acquire Red Mansion and pave the way for other subsequent transactions!
Now why do you suddenly say that you need to think about it again?
Although he had doubts in his heart, Henry did not ask out loud.
While talking, everyone walked out of this historical building and walked along the sidewalk towards the historical building next to it!
These two historical buildings are very close to each other, only about thirty meters apart.
However, the second historical building is larger, covers a larger area, and is closer to the Place de la Bastille!
Many media reporters gathered on the street, as well as spectators watching the excitement.
Seeing Xiao Ran and the others appearing, they would not miss this good opportunity, and they all started to ask questions loudly.
"Sean, you have spent so long but found nothing. Is Napoleon's treasure really hidden here? Are you mistaken?"
"Hello, Sean, I'm the Paris correspondent for The New York Times."
"Excuse me, how did you learn that the legendary Napoleon's treasure may be hidden here? Can you introduce it?"
Xiao Ran turned his head and looked at these guys. As he walked, he smiled and said loudly:
"Ladies and gentlemen, friends from the media, you should have watched the live broadcast of the previous exploration operations online, so I won't introduce them!"
"I can't say yet whether the legendary Napoleon treasure can be found in the second historical building. We can only know after exploring it. Let's wait and see!"
While they were talking, they arrived at the door of the second historical building and walked in immediately.
