It was already nine o'clock in the evening and it was completely dark.
After dinner and a short rest, Xiao Ran called Liangzi to the presidential suite to learn about the progress of the acquisition of the Red Mansion in Paris.
Just as Ryoko entered the presidential suite, Anthony's voice suddenly came from the intercom.
"Sean, what happened is just as you expected, there are some idiots who are desperate and trying to break into the apartment building near the Place de la Bastille."
"Don't even think about it. Those idiots are all here for Napoleon's treasure that may be buried deep underground!"
"They also don't think about it. Even if they were allowed to rush into the apartment building, would they be able to dig out Napoleon's treasure overnight?"
"After the guys discovered those idiots, they immediately notified the Paris police stationed outside. The police have now exchanged fire with those idiots!"
Upon hearing the announcement, Xiao Ran immediately sneered.
Then, he asked Liangzi and David to sit in the study, while he picked up the walkie-talkie and said:
"Copy that, Anthony, tell the guys to be vigilant and guard the apartment building."
"If possible, our people should try to avoid direct exchanges of fire with those idiots and let the Paris police deal with those idiots."
"Once our people participate in the firefight, it may have some adverse effects on tomorrow's excavation operations!"
After the words fell, Anthony immediately responded:
"Understood, Sean, I will tell everyone to pay attention"
"You can rest assured that no one will be able to enter that apartment building tonight."
Xiao Ran nodded and then continued:
"Not only the apartment building, but also the hotel must be more vigilant. We must not relax at all."
"If someone wants to stop us from taking away Napoleon's treasure, the most direct way is to kill me and the employees of our company!"
"In this case, everyone must be alert to avoid failure!"
Anthony visibly paused before responding.
"I understand, Sean, I will immediately send more manpower to strengthen security at various locations in the hotel."
"We will increase our vigilance on the streets in front and behind the hotel, on the Seine River, and in the air."
Next, Xiao Ran gave a few more instructions before ending the call.
The next moment, he subconsciously looked towards the Bastille Square and looked through it secretly.
As a result, I only saw a dark night sky and the lights from many buildings, including the Louvre, but I didn't see the apartment building where Napoleon's treasure might be hidden.
Then, he withdrew his gaze and walked into the study.
After entering the study and sitting down, they chatted for a few words before getting down to business.
"Liangzi, tell me about the acquisition of Red Mansion. How did Lu Qinzhai's prodigal sons react?"
"Have they ever suspected your origins? Or connected you with me?"
"If that's the case, this will be a bit troublesome!"
Upon hearing this, Ryoko immediately began to introduce the situation.
"Not only did Mrs. Hengyal meet with me today, but there were also several other people from the Lu Qinzhai family. The meeting place was on the fourth floor of the Red Building."
"Those prodigal sons are in a hurry to cash in and separate their families. They have no time to think too much and have not connected me with you. However, they are also very concerned about today's exploration operation."
"They even wanted to explore the Red Mansion, but I told them that if they did this, I would not acquire any more Red Mansions, and they gave up."
"Hahaha"
Xiao Ran chuckled, then shook his head disdainfully.
"Actually, you don't have to worry. With the abilities of those prodigal sons, even if there is any secret in the Red Mansion, it will be difficult for them to discover it!"
"The Red Mansion has been in their hands for seventy or eighty years. During this period, they have explored it countless times, but they have found nothing!"
"In this case, it is impossible for them to make any new discoveries now."
Ryoko nodded and continued to introduce the situation.
"During today's negotiation, Mrs. Hengyal and the others made a quotation, which is almost the same as what you estimated."
"Looking at their eagerness, I think they can cut further. Another $10 million shouldn't be a problem."
"It is a pity that their application for the red building transaction to the French Ministry of Culture and the Paris City Hall has not been approved!"
"The French Ministry of Culture and the Paris City Government gave the same answer, saying that they need to study it further before giving a clear approval!"
Hearing this, Xiao Ran and David immediately looked at each other and smiled.
Then, Xiao Ran smiled and said:
"As for the price of the Red Mansion, it doesn't matter whether it is cut or not. I don't care about the 10 or 20 million US dollars. I just want to win the Red Mansion as soon as possible!"
"The reason why the French Ministry of Culture and the Paris City Government have that attitude is obviously because they are looking at my attitude and actions. They use the Red Building as a bargaining chip!"
"When I see those French guys again tomorrow, I will try to get rid of those guys so that I don't have too many nightmares at night!"
"As long as the French Ministry of Culture and the Paris City Government relent, you will immediately sign a contract with Mrs. Henyard to complete the acquisition and create an established fact!"
Ryoko immediately nodded and said excitedly:
"Okay, I'll be waiting for your good news tomorrow and be ready to sign the contract at any time!"
Next, the guy reported some details of the negotiation, then ended the report, got up and left the suite.
Xiao Ran and David stayed in the study and began to discuss tomorrow's work arrangements.
In order to prevent the French government from playing dirty tricks or even forcibly taking away Napoleon's treasures that may be hidden deep underground, they must take precautions.
For example, the U.S. Ambassador to France and the Cultural Counselor were brought to the scene, pulling the skin of the U.S. government to restrain the French government, and so on.
After discussing for about half an hour, they ended their conversation and came out of the study.
Afterwards, David left the presidential suite, and Xiao Ran walked into the living room.
As he walked into the living room, he secretly activated his clairvoyance ability and quickly scanned the situation outside the window.
The streets in front of the hotel and the adjacent Seine River were guarded by heavily armed French special police. It seemed safe and there were no problems.
However, two black off-road vehicles were parked near the Tuileries Palace on the other side of the Seine.
One of the two guys sitting in the car was holding a far-infrared telescope and was observing the situation at the hotel.
The other one also held a far-infrared telescope, but was observing the situation at the Musée d'Orsay.
In the two SUVs, there were several guys wearing black clothes. There were also a lot of guns and ammunition, small drones, climbing tools, etc. in the cars.
Through the looks of several of them, Xiao Ran was instantly sure.
This is a group of well-known art and jewelry thieves. They are obviously here for themselves and the antique art and gold and silver treasures discovered today.
Moreover, these guys knew that they had sent all the treasures discovered today into the vault of the Musée d'Orsay, so they secretly observed the situation at the Musée d'Orsay.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Ran couldn't help but sneered, not taking these art thieves seriously at all.
Due to the angle and distance, as well as the special isolation materials of the presidential suite, those guys couldn't see what was going on in the presidential suite even with far-infrared telescopes!
The guards at the hotel and the Musee d'Orsay were all tight, and Anthony and the others were always keeping an eye on the situation at the Musee d'Orsay.
No matter what those art thieves have in mind, there is only one outcome!
That would be to get in trouble and throw yourself into a trap!
Except for those art thieves with ulterior motives, it was relatively quiet outside and no other threats were found.
Xiao Ran immediately withdrew his gaze and sat down on the sofa.
As soon as she sat down, Elaine said excitedly:
"Dear, Pierre just called. He went back to check some information about Napoleon's treasure and found some big surprises!"
"A historical document from the mid-19th century records that among the antique works of art hidden by Napoleon, there may be a work by Michelangelo."
"In addition, there are several sculptures from the ancient Roman and Greek periods, each of which is priceless!"
Hearing this, Xiao Ran couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
Immediately afterwards, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
"What? Did I hear that right? Michelangelo's sculptures, as well as several sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome, are really amazing!"
Michelangelo's "Lamentation of the Christ"
