Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 1706: Open appeal to the super rich
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Rome, Palazzo Chigi, Office of the Italian Prime Minister.
At this time, the Italian Prime Minister, the Minister of Culture, and several others, who had just finished lunch, were gathering to watch the live broadcast and pay attention to what was happening at the Milan Canal Antique Market.
When they saw Ye Tian put down "Lisa Gradini" and prepared to re-seal the masterpiece of Leonardo da Vinci, these guys who controlled the power of the Italian state could no longer sit still.
"Tiano, you should immediately organize the country's top antique art appraisal experts to rush to Milan to appraise this "Lisa Gradini".
If this oil painting is indeed an authentic work by Leonardo da Vinci, we must keep this priceless treasure in Italy and never let that **** Steven take it back to the United States! "
The Italian Prime Minister said categorically and directly issued an order to the Minister of Culture next to him.
"Okay, I will immediately organize experts and scholars to rush to Milan to appraise this oil painting. Although that **** Steven is very hateful, his vision is extremely sharp and he has never seen anything wrong!
Since he has given a very clear identification conclusion, confirming that this is the authentic work of Leonardo da Vinci, and its artistry is no less than that of the "Mona Lisa" in the Louvre, it is basically impossible to make a mistake.
However, this **** Steven is notoriously greedy and extremely cunning. If we want to get this masterpiece from him, we may have to pay a very heavy price."
Culture Minister Tiano nodded excitedly, but also full of worries.
As soon as he finished speaking, the office door was suddenly pushed open, and a staff member from the Prime Minister's Office came in and said:
"Mr. Prime Minister, the US Ambassador called and said he wanted to talk to you about "Lisa Gradini""
Hearing this, the Italian Prime Minister immediately gritted his teeth and cursed:
"These **** American bastards, none of them are good people, they are all shameless robbers, especially that greedy **** Steven"
Look back to the Milan Canal Antique Market.
The place is still very lively, everyone is staring at Ye Tian's movements and staring at Leonardo da Vinci's "Lisa Gradini".
"Steven, is this necessary? I have something I need to talk to you about"
Giovanni said loudly, with a bit of anger in his voice, but more of helplessness.
This guy was blocked a few meters away by Cole and the others and could not move forward. He could only shout to Ye Tian from a distance. This is Italy. He was stopped by others on his own territory. Could he not feel depressed and angry? !
Ye Tian turned to look at this old friend, then said with a smile:
"Cole, let him come over. We are all old friends, and he is also an Italian cultural relics gendarme, so there is no threat!"
"Okay, Steven"
Cole nodded in response and then moved out of the way.
In a few steps, Giovanni was already approaching.
Before he could stand firm, this guy couldn’t wait to whisper:
"Steven, this "Lisa Gradini" is so important. It is a national treasure of Italy. It belongs to Italy and all Italian people, and it must stay in this country!
I hope you can agree to my request, and I can tell you very clearly that from now on, this painting "Lisa Gradini" will be included in the list of artworks restricted from leaving the country.
No one can leave Italy with this "Lisa Gradini", including you. We, the Italian Carabinieri, will never agree. This is our duty! "
Ye Tian looked at his anxious old friend, then smiled and whispered:
"Don't worry about getting angry, Giovanni, now is the time to be happy and celebrate. The emergence of this oil painting is definitely one of the greatest discoveries in the history of art.
I do not deny that this painting is indeed a national treasure of Italy, priceless, and its importance is even as important as the "Mona Lisa", but it belongs to me now and everyone in the world knows it.
To put it bluntly, this is my private property. As for how to deal with this oil painting, that is my right and freedom. No one has the right to interfere, including you, the Italian Carabinieri Carabinieri!
Besides, you, the Carabinieri, probably don’t have much say in whether this oil painting can be kept in Italy. Given the importance of this oil painting, it is likely to involve a contest at the national level.
You have met the diplomats from the U.S. Embassy next to you just now. Needless to say, the reason why I invited them here is because of the importance of this painting, and maybe I can use them."
Hearing this, Giovanni immediately turned his head and looked at the guys from the US Embassy and the four excited Milan lawyers, with fear in his eyes.
Steven, this **** bastard, is so **** thorough and invulnerable, what a monster!
After pondering for a moment, Giovanni gritted his molars and whispered:
"Stephen, what if we, the Italian Carabinieri, forcibly seize this "Lisa Gradini" and leave it in Italy? You know, excuses are not hard to find"
"Then we have no choice but to break up. I don't mind burning this masterpiece of Leonardo da Vinci's work. Everyone in the world knows that this oil painting belongs to me, and I have the power and freedom to dispose of it.
Like you, I have very easy excuses for destroying this oil painting, such as accidentally catching fire and burning this masterpiece to ashes, etc. Everyone knows that fire and water are ruthless!
For me, destroying this oil painting is just a matter of seconds. I believe no one can stop it. Destroying it will have no impact on me. At most, it will only bring a little notoriety. I don’t care!
The discovery of this "Lisa Gradini" was originally an unexpected surprise. I can completely pretend that this surprise has never happened, but you must bear all the consequences and responsibilities that come with it."
When he said these words, Ye Tian always had a charming smile on his face, but his tone was extremely cold and full of murderous intent.
Although he did not explain what consequences and responsibilities Giovanni and the Italian Carabinieri will bear, the meaning in his words was so obvious that even a fool could hear it!
There is no doubt that it will be an extremely cruel and unrelenting **** revenge. Everyone involved in this matter will go to hell, whether he is a cultural relics gendarme or someone else!
"Fake! He is a complete lunatic, a devil from the depths of hell!"
Giovanni gritted his teeth and cursed secretly, feeling a chill in his heart, and even shuddered uncontrollably.
After calming down a little, he was about to say something.
At this moment, his cell phone suddenly rang. It was a call from the Italian Minister of Culture.
Giovanni took out his cell phone and looked at the display, then immediately walked aside with his cell phone to report the latest situation to his immediate superior.
Ye Tian looked at this buddy with disdain, and then continued his work, nailing the piece of original color linen covering "Lisa Gradini".
In the blink of an eye, he nailed the piece of original color linen, and then picked up the black walnut board with "Lisa Gradini" stretched out in his hand.
At the same time, many media reporters at the scene finally seized the opportunity and rushed to ask questions loudly.
"Steven, I am the Milan correspondent of the "Washington Post". What do you plan to do with this "Lisa Gradini"? Will you collect it yourself or send it to auction?
There is a more important question, will you keep this masterpiece of Leonardo da Vinci in Italy or take it back to New York? As an American journalist, I hope it’s the latter! "
"Hello, Steven, I am a reporter from "Italian Republic". There is no doubt that this "Lisa Gradini" is a priceless treasure and a national treasure of Italy.
Although this Leonardo da Vinci painting now belongs to you, I very much hope and beg you to keep this priceless treasure in Italy. We Italians will be grateful.
One more thing, what do we Italians need to do to keep this priceless treasure? What is your valuation for this painting "Lisa Gradini"? We'd love to hear it"
The Italian reporter’s question immediately aroused enthusiastic responses from all the Italians at the scene. In an instant, the noise started one after another!
"Yes, this "Lisa Gradini" is an Italian national treasure and must stay in Italy. Steven, you cannot take it back to the United States"
"Stephen, please give me an accurate quotation. Even if all Italians crowdfund, we will still keep this masterpiece of Leonardo da Vinci. This is the spiritual wealth shared by all Italians!"
Listening to the noise and seeing the extremely lively scene, Ye Tian couldn't help but laugh.
When the sound at the scene subsided, he said loudly:
"I haven't decided yet what to do with this "Lisa Gradini", whether to keep it in Italy or take it back to the United States. I will make a decision after I study the painting carefully!
This time will not be long, it will only be within a few days. You can just wait patiently for a few days. I will announce my decision and some research results on this oil painting at that time.
But I can state in advance that I will not collect this masterpiece of Leonardo da Vinci. I would undoubtedly be causing trouble for myself. Such a precious oil painting will definitely attract countless coveted eyes!
I don’t want my home to be frequented by countless art thieves. As everyone knows, I am a professional treasure hunter. This is my product. I plan to sell this oil painting to the public.
As for the valuation of this oil painting, I cannot give it for the time being, just like I cannot give a valuation for the "Mona Lisa". No matter what kind of sky-high price this painting is sold for, it is possible!
I fully understand how you Italians want to keep this painting. Crowdfunding to buy the painting is also a very good idea, but I am not sure that all Italians are willing.
Here, I would like to make a public appeal to some of Italy’s super-rich people. Maria, Berlusconi, and other super-rich people, it’s your turn to take action. Don’t miss this opportunity!
I am sure that buying this Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece will definitely give you a greater sense of accomplishment and meaning than making countless delicious Ferrero Rocher chocolates or winning the Champions League with AC Milan."
Before he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted from the scene.
"Pa bang bang"
Everyone at the scene and the live broadcast applauded, for Ye Tian's words, for Leonardo da Vinci's "Lisa Gradini", and for those famous Italian super-rich people.
Especially Maria and Berlusconi, who were named by Ye Tian, were immediately picked up by people and morally kidnapped. I'm afraid they can't even express their opinions!
Before the applause ended, suddenly, there was another huge roar of engines in the sky.
Immediately afterwards, two medium-sized helicopters with smooth lines roared from the sky and appeared above the Milan Canal Antique Market!
The moment the two helicopters appeared, a bright smile burst out on Ye Tian's face.
It's time to leave and return in triumph!