Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 1612: Unexpected visitors
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The return trip of many family members, including grandparents, parents, etc., went very smoothly without any trouble, as did the top-notch Chinese antiques and artworks.
Early the next morning, Ye Tian received a call from his father.
When I made the call, my grandparents, parents, and others had already returned to their home in Lishi Hutong, Dongcheng, and the rest of the family had also returned to their respective homes.
Next, after adjusting to the jet lag at home and recuperating mentally, everyone’s lives will soon get back on track, either going to work or going to school.
More than an hour later, my aunt also called.
They successfully arrived at the Capital International Airport with the batch of top-notch antiques and artworks, and then returned to the Forbidden City under the **** of a large number of special police officers, where they received a grand welcome at the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City!
Relevant leaders from the Ministry of Culture, leaders from the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, as well as leaders from the Palace Museum and cultural experts all attended this grand welcome ceremony to welcome the return of those national treasures!
At the welcome ceremony, my aunt and Mr. Qiu collaborated to publicly display one of the most important cultural relics of the Old Summer Palace, the famous "Ode to Forty Views of the Old Summer Palace".
As the scroll of "Ode to Forty Scenes of the Old Summer Palace" slowly opened, the first scene of the Old Summer Palace, "upright and bright", finally appeared in front of the Chinese people again after more than 150 years, and it was in the Forbidden City. !
The next moment, the welcome scene at the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City was completely ebullient. Cheers and admirations resounded through the sky and could be heard throughout Beijing!
Some cultural experts who were at the Meridian Gate welcome scene were even moved to tears and choked with sobs!
For this situation, Ye Tian had already expected it and was not surprised at all!
"Ode to Forty Scenes of the Old Summer Palace" is a national treasure that countless Chinese people have longed for, but have never had the chance to see the real thing. It is also a thorn in the hearts of Chinese people, representing a history of humiliation!
This time "Ode to Forty Scenes of the Old Summer Palace" was successfully returned to China and displayed in public, could it not cause a sensation?
This public display was arranged by Ye Tian personally. The purpose was to build momentum, quickly expand the influence of these national treasure-level antique artworks, and attract more attention.
In addition, there is also a little thought from him here.
He wants to tell everyone in the country through relevant reports in many news media that these national treasures belong to him, and no one else can covet them!
After finishing the call with their aunt, Ye Tian and Betty packed up and then took a car to the company in Rockefeller Center.
Now is the New York autumn auction season, one of the most important auction seasons of the year. There are still many things to deal with in the company, so we can't do without it for the time being!
Therefore, Ye Tian discussed with Betty and postponed their honeymoon trip for a few days.
After arranging things related to the New York autumn auction and other things, they will leave New York and enjoy a romantic honeymoon!
On the first day back at the company, Ye Tian and Betty quickly got into work mode.
Within this day, Ye Tian stayed in the company office and met non-stop with representatives from major auction houses in New York, signing a series of consignment auction agreements with them.
Through these consignment auction agreements, he entrusted many top antique artworks to major auction houses in New York, allowing them to put these treasures on the art auction market and help him make a fortune like crazy!
Among them is the Golden Mask of the Ancient Egyptian Cat God Best. This ancient Egyptian cultural relic from thousands of years ago will definitely cause a huge sensation once it appears on the antique art auction market.
As for other antique artworks that are to be auctioned in the near future but are of relatively average value, Jason and several other company employees are responsible for them.
In the next few days, they will negotiate with major auction houses in New York and sign consignment auction agreements one after another!
Although the individual value of these antique works of art is not very high, the quantity is large, and the total sum is also amazing!
Ye Tianwei set a reserve price for these antique works of art. When Jason and the others negotiated with the auction house, they always negotiated and signed a consignment auction agreement based on the reserve price he set!
In this way, you don’t have to worry about what tricks the auction house will play to trick you or the company, or you don’t have to worry about some guys joining forces at the auction to lower the transaction price!
The worst case scenario is that it won’t be auctioned! The company will take back the relevant antique artworks and put them on the market again when there is an opportunity in the future, and there will be no loss!
After signing the relevant consignment auction agreement, Ye Tian and David took the personnel from major auction houses and, under the strict protection of many armed security personnel, went to major vaults throughout Manhattan to pick up the goods!
After proposing those top-quality antique artworks and verifying their identity, the two parties will hand over them on site.
Ye Tian personally handed over the top antique artworks to the auction house staff, and completed the handover procedures on site, and then they escorted them back to their respective auction houses.
By the time Ye Tian returned home after finishing all these things, it was already past ten o'clock in the evening, and the day was about to pass.
In the next day, there were still many things to deal with, and Ye Tian still had no time to relax.
Shortly after arriving at the company in the morning, David and his assistant lawyer also rushed to the company.
After entering the office and chatting for a while, David got to the point.
"Steven, when are we going to the Metropolitan Museum? Meet with the Bishop of Kent and the others and hand over to them Raphael's "Madonna" and Michelangelo's "La Pietà"?
To be honest, if it were me, I would be reluctant to give those two top works of art to the Vatican. Those are Raphael and Michelangelo. I would be heartbroken! "
As he spoke, a look of pain flashed across David's face.
Although Raphael's "Madonna" and Michelangelo's "Lamentation of the Christ" did not belong to him at all, he still felt heartbroken and reluctant to part with them!
"Don't worry, David, I just contacted Kent. He is accompanying the Pope to visit the Philadelphia Masonic Cathedral and meet with the enthusiastic believers in Philadelphia.
After the meeting, he will rush to Manhattan with relevant personnel. When they arrive here, it will be twelve o'clock anyway. By then, it will not be too late for us to go to the Metropolitan Museum.
How could I be willing to give Raphael's "Icon of Madonna" and Michelangelo's "Lamentation of Christ" to the Vatican! That is the most top-notch piece of art. How many are there in the world?
But compared to the good blessings Betty received, those two top-notch works of art are not worth mentioning, and I believe that I will gain a lot during my trip to Italy later!
Maybe I can rediscover the works of Raphael and Michelangelo, or even Leonardo da Vinci, in a certain city in Italy, or in an ancient church or building! "
Ye Tian said with a smile, his expression was very relaxed, and he didn't care at all about the two top-notch works of art that he was about to lose.
After the words fell, David immediately nodded excitedly and said:
“I believe this. Everyone knows that God will always stand with you, a lucky guy, and will always take care of you. He can’t see anyone else in his eyes!
If you can discover the paintings of Raphael and Michelangelo during this trip to Italy, that would be great. If you can discover the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci, that would be even more perfect!
I am very much looking forward to that day. I can fully imagine what a huge sensation it will cause when you discover the outstanding works of the three masters of Renaissance art again! "
"I am also looking forward to it. It would be perfect if I could discover a work by Leonardo da Vinci. In this way, I would have collected paintings by the three masters of Renaissance art, which would be a feat!
Because of this, I will arrange the first stop of this trip to Italy in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, then Milan, the fashion capital, and then Rome."
Ye Tian chuckled and nodded, with a hint of emotion and a bit of yearning flashing in his eyes.
After chatting for a few more words, Ye Tian changed the topic.
"David, not only do you have to hand over the two outstanding paintings by Raphael and Michelangelo to the Vatican today, but you also have other things to deal with, so I asked you to come here early in the morning.
Several guests will come to visit the company later to discuss some matters with me. I need you to be present as my personal lawyer to witness and record the content of the talks between the two parties! "
"No problem, this is our responsibility. Who is the other party? What is the content of the meeting? Tell me first, so I can be mentally prepared!"
David nodded slightly and asked slightly curiously.
"Okay, let me tell you"
Ye Tian nodded and responded, ready to explain.
At this moment, there was a sudden bang bang bang knock on the door, interrupting Ye Tian's words.
Immediately afterwards, Jason opened the door and walked into the office,
"Steven, representatives from the Consulate General of Honduras in New York are here, including the vice consul and cultural counselor, as well as a legal advisor, and two security personnel from the consulate general.
When entering the company, Mattis and the others stopped the two security personnel and asked them to wait in the lounge outside the company's office area while a guy watched them.
The remaining vice consuls, cultural attachés, and others, including Mattis, also conducted security checks and found no weapons on them. I have brought them to the conference room."
After hearing this report, Ye Tian immediately stood up from the sofa, smiled and said to David and Jason:
"Let's go meet these diplomats from Honduras and see what purpose they have in looking for me. They are so eager!"
“Diplomats from the Consulate General of Honduras in New York? Could it be that they are here for the six-pointed star golden scepter head and the legendary Golden City?”
David said excitedly, his eyes shining.
"Bingo! You guessed it right, David, these Hondurans must be here for the Golden City, otherwise what else would they have to do with me?"
With that said, Ye Tian walked towards the door of the office.