Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 518: Touching story (please vote and recommend)

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Thompson is a white Irish pastor, about 1.8 meters tall, with brown hair, a thin face, and kind eyes. He wears a pair of glasses and looks quite elegant.

Looking at his appearance alone, he looks more like an intellectual or a university professor than a priest.

But who would have thought that beneath such an elegant appearance and a respectable identity, there would be a top international art thief, which is simply unbelievable!

Thompson's assistant is a young man, also white, in his mid-twenties, who follows Thompson respectfully.

After the two entered the south gate of the Old North Church, they immediately walked towards the annex building next to it.

Just when Pastor Thompson opened the door and was about to step into the two-story building, a strange voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Pastor Thompson, please wait a moment!"

Hearing the shout, Thompson and his assistant immediately stopped and then turned to look in the direction of the sound!

The one who called out to them was naturally Ye Tian.

In a few steps, Ye Tian walked up to Thompson and his assistant. He smiled and nodded, and then said respectfully:

"Good morning, Pastor Thompson. I'm sorry to interrupt you, but can you take a moment? I have something to ask, and I hope you can listen."

Thompson and his assistant turned around one after another and stared at the guy who suddenly appeared. Their eyes were somewhat wary.

After a pause, the assistant was about to speak, but Thompson raised his hand to stop him.

Then he spoke:

"Good morning, sir, what can I do for you? I have some time now, so I'd like to hear it, but I can't guarantee that I can help you!"

"Thank you, Pastor Thompson, I'd be honored if you could listen to me, and I appreciate it! My name is Jack, from New Haven, you can just call me Jack.

There is a reason why I take the liberty to bother you. My grandmother has an oil painting, which was copied from Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting "The Baptism of Christ" in Florence when my grandparents were traveling for their wedding.

The person who copied this classic painting was my grandfather himself. He passed away a few years ago, leaving only my grandmother, this copied painting, and countless beautiful memories.

Unfortunately, this copy painting has suffered some damage due to improper maintenance. It has a lot of stains on it, which is very difficult to clean and restore to its original appearance.

Although it is just a copy and not valuable, it means a lot to my grandmother. She makes me miss people when I see it! Whenever she sees this painting, she will think of my grandfather and that sweet time! "

Ye Tian made up a name casually, and then started talking nonsense, speaking in an emotional and touching tone!

Just telling a story! It’s so easy to pick up at your fingertips!

Whoever collects antiques and art can’t tell stories? This is the skill of eating!

Hearing these words, Thompson couldn't help but sigh.

"Leonardo Da Vinci's "The Baptism of Christ" is indeed a classic painting, and it is Leonardo da Vinci's first masterpiece. It has very high artistic value and research value.

The story of your grandparents is also very touching. They are so happy and enviable! It's really a pity that the painting that holds sweet memories has been defaced. I don't know what I can do? "

When he said these words, Thompson had roughly understood what the guy who suddenly appeared in front of him was going to do. He immediately relaxed his guard and secretly breathed a sigh of relief!

All the best! It’s time to get down to business!

Ye Tian smiled softly and then continued:

“My grandmother wants to restore this oil painting to commemorate my grandfather and that sweet time. In this case, we, the younger generations, naturally have to find ways to satisfy the old man’s wish.

I heard from a friend that you are an outstanding classical oil painting restoration expert, so I came to bother you because I want to ask you to help restore this oil painting. Do you think it is okay?

Of course we will pay corresponding compensation for this. This can be discussed in detail. The amount will definitely satisfy you. The compensation can be paid into a personal account or donated directly to the church! what ever! "

As expected, you came to ask me to restore the oil painting!

Pastor Thompson had a smile on his face, but he did not immediately nod in agreement or rejection, but asked slightly curiously:

"Why come to Boston to find me? As far as I know, there is no shortage of classical oil painting restoration experts in New Haven. There are several at Yale University, and they are all better than me! Why settle for something far away?"

"Yes, those gentlemen at Yale are indeed very good at restoring classical oil paintings, on par with you, but they are not pastors, and that is the most important thing!

It is precisely because of your identity that grandma decided to let you restore this oil painting so that she would feel more at ease. This is why I appear here to disturb you."

Ye Tian explained the reason, which sounded reasonable, and he also secretly praised the pastor in front of him.

The scene fell silent, and Thompson began to think deeply.

After two or three seconds, he raised his hand and looked at his watch, and then continued:

"Jack, I'm afraid I can't give you an immediate reply about the restoration of the oil painting. Let me think about it! This is my assistant, Benjamin. Please introduce the situation to him first!

It's best to take a few more photos of the damaged oil painting. I'll look at it later and give you the answer later. I have something else to do here and I'm leaving now. Nice to meet you! Sorry, see you later! "

Thompson introduced his assistant and then prepared to leave.

"Nice to meet you too, Pastor Thompson, have a nice day! I look forward to hearing from you, bye!"

Ye Tian said politely, and then waved goodbye to the other party.

Then Pastor Thompson turned and walked into the small building behind him.

"Please come with me, Jack, let's go to the reception room upstairs"

Benjamin said politely, and then made a gesture of invitation.

"Okay, excuse me!"

Ye Tian responded, took a step forward and followed Benjamin into the church annex building.

After entering the building, he first looked at the situation in the building, and then asked casually:

"Is this building from the same period as the Old North Church? The architectural style and interior decoration are almost exactly the same, both in the Georgian art style"

"Yes, this building was also built in 1723. From the day the Old North Church was built, it was the residence of the clergy, and it also preserved a lot of information, even today!"

Benjamin explained a few words without thinking much about it.

"Hey! Why did Pastor Thompson go to the basement? He is a pastor, he can't live in the basement, right?"

Ye Tian glanced at the direction of the stairs and asked pretending to be curious.

At the same time as he asked, Thompson's figure had disappeared from the front stairway and went to the basement.

Benjamin also looked at the direction of the stairs, then smiled and explained:

"Of course Pastor Thompson does not live in the basement. The bedroom is on the second floor. There is a room in the basement that is Pastor Thompson's personal studio. He should go to the studio!"

Hearing this, Ye Tian's eyes suddenly lit up, and he immediately asked with interest:

"Personal painting studio! This is so rare. I didn't expect that there are artists among the clergy. Can you tell me the origin of this personal painting studio? I am very interested!"

"Of course! This private studio used to be a data room. When Pastor Thompson came to the Old North Church thirty years ago, he emptied the data and used it as his bedroom!

He lived there for five or six years, until he was promoted to a pastor, and then he moved out from there and moved to the upstairs bedroom. However, the basement room was not given to anyone else, and he converted it into a personal painting studio!

So far, he has used that personal studio for nearly thirty years. It is completely his private space. Outsiders are never allowed to enter or disturb him. It is very private!

Pastor Thompson spends an hour or two in the studio almost every day. Everyone knows that and has long been accustomed to it! He should be going to the studio at this moment and won't be able to come out until lunch time!

Most of the classical oil paintings he restored were completed in that studio. If he agrees to your request, your oil painting should also be restored in this studio! "

Benjamin didn't have any precautions. He poured beans out of a bamboo tube and told everything he knew.

Great! Thompson's secrets are most likely hidden in this studio. Maybe this is the warehouse where a large number of stolen antiques and artworks are hidden!

Ye Tian felt ecstatic in his heart. He was so excited that he wanted to give Benjamin a warm hug to thank him for his honesty and complete trust!

While talking, the two of them had already reached the door of the reception room.

Benjamin stretched out his hand to open the door and said politely:

"Jack, please come in, let's talk about your oil painting here"

"Okay!"

Ye Tian replied with a bright smile and walked into the reception room.