Chapter 943: Welcome to Bet
Two days later, Columbia University.
As soon as Ye Tian got out of the Paramount Marauder car, the mobile phone in his pocket rang, and it was Jason calling.
"Steven, Cultural Counsellor of the Spanish Embassy and Consulates in New York, Cultural Counsellor of the Colombian Embassy and Consulates in New York, and several entourages, come to our company together!
These guys don't look very friendly, they want to see you by name, the security personnel didn't let them in, they all stopped at the door of the company, do you come back to see them?
Jason quickly explained the situation, with a hint of disdain in his tone.
"I'm not going back to the company, there's no need to go back at all! What is the purpose of those guys, I know very well in my heart, they must be coming for those sunken treasures, what else can they do?
The press conference we held yesterday, as well as the newly announced shipwreck treasure and a large amount of gold and silver treasures, must have stimulated these greedy guys, so they rushed to the company early in the morning!
No matter what they say, don't bother with them, don't let them enter the company, just hang them at the door, they will leave if they feel bored, they are not ordinary people, and they have to worry about face!
These guys are all diplomats and enjoy diplomatic immunity, so be careful when dealing with them, try not to cause conflicts, you immediately notify the building management, and let the building management deal with it!
If these guys don't listen to the dissuasion, then you're welcome, let Cole and them do it directly, without scruples, and be sure to leave video evidence when they do, so that they can be invincible!"
Ye Tian sneered and whispered, his words revealing a bit of murderous aura.
"Understood, Steven, leave it to us on the company's side, don't worry!"
Jason's voice came from the phone, confident and excited.
After hanging up the phone, Ye Tian strode towards the office building not far ahead.
Matisse and Walker followed, both on high alert and ready to respond.
The appearance of the three of them immediately caused a small commotion.
Whether it is the teachers and students of Columbia University nearby, or the several New York police officers who followed them, they all felt a little confused and didn't understand why they came!
"Why did this guy Steven come to our university? What is he doing in the office building of the College of Liberal Studies? I feel like I'm scared when I see this guy!"
"There should be something! He's been to the Liberal Studies College a few times before, and he seems to be familiar with Professor Kane, so he shouldn't have come here to make trouble!"
Ye Tian didn't care about the surprised glances and discussions around him, and continued to move forward as if no one was around, and soon walked into the office building of the College of General Education.
About 10 minutes later, he was in an office in the School of History, sitting on a couch talking to someone.
Across from him sat two people, Douglas, an old acquaintance and expert on Latin American history at Columbia University's School of History, and a Hispanic man who was a cultural counselor at the embassy and consulate in Costa Rica!
After introducing each other and greeting each other, everyone got to the point.
"Mr. Alfonso, since your Costa Rican government has accepted my terms of cooperation and intends to raise the famous Lima treasure, then there is basically no disagreement between us!
I am confident that with our concerted efforts, we will be able to find the treasure of Lima on Cocos Island, and this world-famous pirate treasure will be rediscovered and shocked the world!
Now it's time to sign the contract for the joint exploration operation, as long as all three of us have signed it and the contract officially takes effect, we can start the preliminary preparations!"
Ye Tian said with a smile, looking at the cultural counselor of the Costa Rican embassy opposite.
The reason why he is here today at Columbia University and in Professor Douglas's office is to cooperate in the exploration of the treasures of Lima!
For reasons of secrecy, Alfonso, the cultural counsellor of the Costa Rican embassy, chose to meet here, which was a very good choice, and indeed avoided a lot of attention.
Alfonso shook his head helplessly, and then explained:
"Mr. Steven, we at Costa Rica do want to work with you, Brave Explorers, Inc., and Columbia University to explore the famous treasures of Lima.
After some serious discussion and deliberation, we can basically accept the conditions you offered, but the time to formally sign the joint exploration contract is not now!
Your operation to salvage the treasure of the shipwreck in the Caribbean Sea this time has caused too much sensation and controversy, especially in the Caribbean coastal countries, your reputation is really not good!
Although the island of Cocos, where Lima's treasures are buried, is in the Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica is also a Caribbean coastal country, and we have to take into account the impact and definitely don't want to be the target of public criticism!
If we sign a contract for the joint exploration of Lima's treasures at this time, and announce it to the public, it will definitely attract countless protests, and that situation is not what we in Costa Rica want to see.
In particular, although the sharing conditions you put forward are quite reasonable, I am afraid that the disclosure of them at this sensitive period will trigger a huge wave of criticism! There are not many people who can look at the problem rationally!
The Lima Treasure is very tempting and exciting, but it doesn't pale in comparison to the stable political environment in our country, and it is clear that this is not the right time to sign.
When you finish dealing with those Caribbean shipwreck treasures and the turmoil basically subsides, let's sign a joint exploration contract, and the time is that June and July are the most suitable months to go to Cocos Island to hunt for treasures!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Professor Douglas immediately continued:
"Mr. Alfonso is right, Steven, what you've done in the Caribbean! God knows how many people are already red-eyed with jealousy because of those shipwreck treasures!
It's really not the right time to sign a contract, but fortunately, there is enough time, and before June, I believe we will be able to sign the joint exploration contract and rush to Cocos Island to hunt for treasures as scheduled!"
"In that case, let's sign the contract later! Even if you can't make the trip this year, go to Cocos Island to explore the treasures of Lima, then next year, the treasures won't run away with long legs anyway!
Ye Tian chuckled and nodded, his expression was very relaxed, and he couldn't see the slightest emotion of loss.
It really didn't matter to him when he went to Cocos Island to explore the treasures of Lima, and even if he missed out on this world-famous pirate treasure, there was nothing to regret.
Pirate treasure is somewhat, if this one doesn't work, just change to another place! With his increasingly powerful perspective ability, what treasure can't be discovered? It's just a matter of time!
Of course, it would be perfect if we could sign a joint exploration contract before June and go to Cocos Island to explore the treasures of Lima as scheduled.
"Steven, I would like to ask, what is the octagon duel between you and Jon Jones 'The Bones'? There has been a lot of hype in the media in the past two days, and there are a lot of professional analysis articles!
As you can see from those articles, many martial arts experts are not optimistic that you can win, are you sure that you can beat Jon Jones and get out of the octagon safely?
As far as I know, Jon Jones is a top martial artist, and even a notorious villain! If you can't win, we can't work together!"
Alfonso asked worriedly, obviously a little skeptical of Ye Tian's strength.
The reason why the Costa Rican government did not choose to sign now is probably one of the reasons, worried that Ye Tian would not be able to get out of the octagon cage safely, and even worried that he would be killed by Jon Jones.
In that case, the joint search for the treasures of Lima and the unfolding of that great fortune would be a joke and would not have been possible!
Not only Alfonso, but also Professor Douglas was very concerned about this question, and was watching him at this time, expecting him to give an answer.
Ye Tian smiled and said with a relaxed expression:
"The cause of that Octagon duel was my feud with the Angels of Hell, and this is how we settled the feud, talking with our fists and, of course, a huge bet of $200 million!
Jon Jones will be representing the Angels of Hell, and although he is strong, I am extremely confident that I will win the Octagon in the Octagon, and I will be the winner in the Octagon!
If you believe me, you might as well bet on me, it will be a nice surprise! As far as I know, the major bookmakers have opened their betting markets today, and you can place bets."
"Wow, Steven, you're so confident! In that case, I have to support you, and I can take a few hundred dollars to gamble, hoping to get a surprise!"
Douglas said excitedly, apparently a casino veteran.
"Then you have to move quickly, Professor Douglas, you may not have a chance if you are late!
Once I make a large bet and am in risk control considerations, some bookmakers are likely to adjust the odds immediately, and may even close the market and no longer accept bets!"
Ye Tian said jokingly, extremely confident.
After a few words, Alfonso went back to the joint quest for the treasures of Lima.
"Steven, I must state in advance that when I go to Cocos Island to explore the treasures of Lima, the goal is limited to the treasures of Lima, not the other pirate treasures on the island.
According to Costa Rican law, all treasures in Cocos Island and the surrounding waters belong to the Costa Rican government, and anyone who explores them must obtain government approval.
It can be seen from this salvage operation of the Caribbean shipwreck treasure that your brave and fearless exploration company is very strong, and in order to avoid unpleasant incidents, I have to declare it in advance!"
"No problem, since I got that treasure map and knew where the real treasures of Lima were hidden, I studied Costa Rican law and knew the regulations!
Rest assured, our company's main goal is the Lima Treasure, and we won't fight other pirate treasures, and the Lima Treasure alone is tempting enough!
If we find other pirate treasures along the way, we will apply to the Costa Rican government for joint exploration, and we will never dig up them without permission!"
Ye Tian chuckled and nodded and said, without any objections.
Although he said this, in his heart, it was a different idea.
As long as you get to Cocos Island, you won't be able to do it, but no treasure will escape the eyes of your buddies wherever you pass!