Xiao Ran saw undisguised hostility in the eyes of the Italian female reporter.
The other party's question obviously had bad intentions.
But this is normal. It is estimated that few Italians like Xiao Ran now, and the same goes for this female reporter.
All the antique artworks and gold and silver treasures from Napoleon's treasures that originally belonged to Italy were looted by Xiao Ran, and none of them was returned to Italy.
Just yesterday, he severely criticized the Italian government and military, almost causing a conflict between the Italian military and the US military.
In this case, how could Italians like Xiao Ran.
But he didn't care what the Italians thought.
"This journalist friend, it seems that you are very concerned about my affairs, or you are very concerned about the Hercules sculpture by the art master Michelangelo."
"Yes, Michelangelo's "Hercules Slays the Nemean Lion" is indeed displayed in the National Museum of China and is on public exhibition.
"The reason for this arrangement is for protection. This sculpture is very large, and it is very troublesome to move it back and forth, and there are also great risks."
"So I loaned this sculpture to the National Museum for display. When my private museum is completed, it will be transferred to my private museum."
"In this way, Michelangelo's masterpiece will always be maintained and maintained by professionals, and naturally there will be no damage."
After hearing his explanation, the Italian female reporter suddenly became speechless.
Before she could respond, another male reporter in his thirties asked loudly:
"Good morning, Mr. Sean, I am a reporter from Austrian National Television. I am very happy to interview you."
"I would like to ask, who will attend the auction that will be held soon in the front hall of the Musée d'Orsay?"
"What are the items in this private auction? Can you introduce them to everyone?"
Xiao Ran looked at the other party, then smiled and said:
"I can tell you about the private auction that will be held soon at the Musée d'Orsay."
"In this private auction, I will take out nearly a quarter of Napoleon's treasures, as well as some other Western antiques and gold and silver treasures, and put them up for public auction."
"The buyers participating in this private auction are mainly from European countries that have some historical connection with Napoleon's treasures."
"They include government representatives from various countries, representatives from some famous museums, and some top collectors from European and American countries!"
"Through this private auction, they can buy the antique artworks and gold and silver treasures they like through bidding. Everyone can follow the relevant news online."
"Okay, ladies and gentlemen, friends from the media, that's all I have to say, I wish you all have a nice day."
After saying that, he took Elaine and the others towards the nearby Musée d'Orsay.
At this time, the Musee d'Orsay was even more lively, and many people were looking over here.
Watching the group of people leaving, many reporters from various European countries gritted their molars and started talking in low voices.
"Faq! This greedy bastard is clearly going to take this opportunity to loot various European countries. Just watch, many people will be killed by him today!"
"Who says it isn't! But no one can stop it. More than 200 years ago, Napoleon led his troops to plunder European countries and stole countless antiques, artworks and gold and silver treasures."
"Today, more than two hundred years later, this bastard Sean is using Napoleon's treasure to loot European countries again. It's so damn abominable!"
While talking and cursing, these media reporters were very helpless.
Everyone can understand Xiao Ran's purpose, but no one can stop him, and nothing can be changed!
While talking, Xiao Ran and the others crossed the already blocked street and arrived at the square in front of the Musée d'Orsay on the other side of the street.
Seeing them coming, many media reporters gathered here immediately rushed up and tried to conduct interviews.
But Marvin and the others were well prepared and immediately set up a cordon to stop these guys.
Ambassador Lu, Joshua and others, who were also walking towards Xiao Ran and the others, came directly to them without any obstruction.
After everyone met, they greeted each other and exchanged a few polite words.
Immediately afterwards, Ambassador Lu pointed to the armored escort convoy parked on the roadside and whispered:
"Xiao Ran, these armored escort vehicles on the roadside are here to escort those antique cultural relics such as stone carvings, porcelain sculptures and so on."
"We have set up a warehouse in the backyard of the embassy specifically to store antiques and cultural relics. You can be completely assured of safety."
Xiao Ran glanced at the armored escort vehicles, nodded with a smile and said:
"Sorry, Ambassador Lu, please take care of these stone sculptures and antique cultural relics for the time being. I will find a way to transport these treasures back to the country as soon as possible."
"We will enter the art gallery later. After the auction begins, my staff will load these antique stone sculptures into escort vehicles and escort them to the embassy."
As he spoke, he pointed to the many crates placed in the square in front of the art museum.
There are more than a dozen of those crates, ranging in size from large to small, and each crate contains one or several antique artifacts such as stone carvings, porcelain sculptures, etc. from China.
These include the astonishing three-color Arhat statue of Liao Dynasty and several Buddha heads in Longmen Grottoes.
Due to the large size and heavy weight of such antique cultural objects, transportation is quite troublesome and highly dangerous.
When a large number of Chinese antiques, cultural relics and works of art were shipped back to China, these treasures were not shipped away, but were kept at the entrance of the art museum!
In the past two days, armed security personnel have been guarding these treasures 24 hours a day, so they are safe and sound!
Next, Xiao Ran plans to transport these treasures to the embassy for storage.
Then find a way to transport them safely back to your country by air or sea!
After finalizing the escorting matter with Ambassador Lu in person, Xiao Ran talked to Joshua and Henry about the auction.
"Joshua, the day before yesterday you won a lot of valuable antiques and art. I thought you were satisfied!"
"Who would have imagined that you are here again today? It seems that you don't intend to leave any chance to others!"
Joshua smiled and nodded, and said confidently:
"Among the antique artworks and gold and silver treasures you are going to auction today, there are some treasures that I like very much and want to keep them in my pocket!"
“Since it’s a public auction, the one with the highest price will get it, so I wouldn’t want to miss this great opportunity!”
"As for whether other buyers can seize this good opportunity, it depends on their strength."
When he said this, this guy looked confident and sure, and he obviously didn't pay attention to the other buyers.
Of course, he is fully capable of this.
Not to mention top museums and collectors, even quite a few European countries do not have the profound heritage of the Rothschild family!
Henry and Max, who were standing aside, had the same thoughts as Joshua.
They want to take the opportunity of this auction to collect some valuable antiques and works of art.
Among the Napoleon treasures that Xiao Ran put up for auction, as well as some of the Western artworks previously discovered, there were indeed many antiques and top-notch artworks of astonishing value.
For example, Rembrandt's oil paintings, Bernini's sculptures, and the scepter of King William I of England are all extremely precious!
After chatting for a while, everyone walked into the art museum together.
Just as Xiao Ran and the others stepped onto the steps, a German museum director who came to say hello suddenly came closer and whispered:
"Sean, a friend asked me to tell you that one of his friends wants to reconcile with you."
"And I am willing to pay a large amount of compensation for my previous mistakes. What do you think?"
Xiao Ran looked at the German guy, smiled and shook his head.
"Ludwig, I don't quite understand what you are talking about."
"No matter what you have to do, let's talk about it after the auction is over. Everyone will attend the auction first."
"But one thing I want to make clear is that everyone must be held responsible for what they have done."
After saying that, he took Elaine and the others into the Musée d'Orsay.
Ludwig, who stayed where he was, was a little frightened.
Kill them all, those idiots are finished!
Part of Rembrandt's "Night Watch"
