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Chapter 2: Tang Dynasty water injection?Want to buy a national treasure?
Lin Ran looked at him with a half-smile, showing a hidden expression.
Because the other party obviously misunderstood their identities, Lin Ran had already determined one thing from the conversation just now.
It's just that they didn't realize that the Tang Sancai was a fake.
In fact, when they called themselves here today, they most likely wanted to trade again!
Sure enough, John pointed directly at Yang Jianlong and said: "I know you, you are the son-in-law of the Tianlefang store manager!"
Yang Jianlong was slightly stunned. How could the other party know his identity?
John did not explain, but crossed his legs and said, "Actually, you are the boss of Zulong Company, he is just your puppet."
Obviously, John misunderstood the relationship between Yang Jianlong and Lin Ran.
Yang Jianlong was about to explain, but was stopped by Lin Ran.
"It doesn't matter, let him continue." Lin Ran whispered.
John and Reddy obviously didn't think much of the two people in front of them. They were still joking with each other while talking, and they had no Chinese etiquette for receiving guests.
So I didn't notice Lin Ran whispering to Yang Jianlong.
In fact, Reddy was saying to John in English: "These two guys are actually from a group of thieves. They should have their own methods of stealing. We can use them to enrich the content of the British Museum."
"You're right." John touched his chin proudly, then turned his eyes to Yang Jianlong and said with a smile, "I know you are unique and eclectic. When I saw you today, it turned out to be so."
Yang Jianlong had no choice but to continue acting, clasped his fists and said, "I'm just kidding. I wonder what you do, Mr. Ambassador?"
"The British Museum has a large collection of water injectors from the Tang Dynasty, but there is only one missing piece." John showed a slightly regretful expression. "According to historical records, there are a total of six of these water injectors."
"Five of them have become our collection, but there is another one, which is in the Palace Museum, marked as green glaze with lotus pattern water inscription."
John was a bit speechless when he said this. After all, he was not Chinese, and he was a bit tongue-in-cheek when it came to the specific names of Chinese cultural relics.
Yang Jianlong was immediately displeased. Who did the other party take him to be?But Lin Ran signaled that he wanted to continue acting, so he pretended to be indifferent.
"Mr. John, what are your specific needs?"
"Mr. Yang Jianlong, you don't have to hide it from me." John said with a smile, "We know that you are actually big thieves who hang out in museums and have your own methods of stealing things from museums."
"The previous Tang Sancai was obviously collected in the Palace Museum, but you managed to get it out under the guise of chance. I believe you should have special channels."
John smiled, showing his straight white teeth.
"We want to get the last water injection. I don't care how to get it. I just want you to give me a delivery date." John gave his request.
This request sounded strange, and Yang Jianlong couldn't help but turn his attention to Lin Ran.
Lin Ran nodded, knowing that Yang Jianlong was not good at disguise, let alone dealing with foreigners.
So he took the initiative to straighten his body and said, "Mr. John, it's not easy to get this cultural relic."
In John's view, Lin Ran was just a child.
In their country, children of Lin Ran's age were already covered with stubble, but the young man in front of him had a fair face, which was probably specially disguised.
Therefore, he judged that Lin Ran was the core figure of this band of thieves.
John smiled and said to Lin Ran: "You don't have to worry about encountering other dangers. As long as the things are in our hands, we guarantee that no one will trace you."
When he said this, he did not consider the people coming and going in the room at all.
Although there are Chinese people, most of them who come here to apply for visas are people who have decided to move to the UK. If they want to get a visa, they have to go through his approval.
Naturally, I don’t have to worry about anyone leaking the secret.
The other party indeed has his own methods.
Lin Ran sighed. In this era, the country was focused on developing the economy and industry and did not pay much attention to the protection of cultural relics.
When John said this, it actually meant that he had internal channels. As long as the items were in his hands, they could be turned into British cultural relics and shipped abroad without any hindrance.
The enemy was inside, but Lin Ran couldn't find out who the enemy was.
"The celadon glaze with lotus pattern and water ink you want is from Yaozhou kiln? We need to know its specific location."
Since he decided to play the role of a thief, Lin Ran couldn't reveal that he was very knowledgeable about cultural relics.
They need the other party to tell them the specific location where the cultural relics are stored.
"Shuang Kuai, in the Tang Dynasty Porcelain Area B, Booth 1065, of the Palace Museum." John reported in one breath.
Good guy, it turns out that we have already figured it out to this extent.
It seems that he has been coveting this treasure for a while!
Lin Ran pretended to be embarrassed: "The Forbidden City Museum is not easy to handle."
"Didn't you get Tang Sancai before? I think this vase couldn't be easier for you." John said.
"It's different. Our previous visit has alerted the people inside, so we need to be more prepared this time."
"This is what you have to consider." John did not intend to interfere in this matter, otherwise, if the other party failed to commit the theft and confessed himself, although the impact would not be significant, it would damage his reputation.
"Okay, but we have to add this price to the final price." Lin Ran showed an unfathomable smile.
John looked at his confident expression and looked at Reddy, "This kid is really reliable."
But he still pretended to be serious and asked: "Okay, then you can set a price?"
"Twenty thousand." Lin Ran said, "We need to clear up internal relationships and find substitutes for replacement. Coupled with the risks, this price is very suitable."
John was not worried that Lin Ran would fool him with fakes. He had the resources of a senior appraiser from the British Museum.
Although the price is expensive, if the collection goal can be achieved, the money is well spent.
"Okay." John agreed.
"But you have to pay a 40% deposit first." Lin Ran continued, "We need this money to do the preliminary preparations."
"No problem." John glanced at Reddy, who immediately took out a check, wrote his name on it, and handed it to Lin Ran.
"Just take this check to the bank and change it for money." Reddy said with a smile, "But don't take any chances. If you escape, I will find a way to find you, no matter where you are."
The threat in his tone was extremely obvious.
Besides, they already know Zheng Xueming and Tian Lexing, so naturally they can escape the monk but not the temple.
"Don't worry, we will never run away." Lin Ran smiled and took the check.
Only a fool would let go of someone who was taken advantage of!