Chapter 884: Experts Gathered
Just after 10 a.m., a convoy drove out of the parking lot of the Beijing Hotel, along Chang'an Avenue all the way to the west, and drove straight to Financial Street on the edge of the West Second Ring Road.
The convoy started with a police car with flashing lights and drove the road in front, followed by a Range Rover SUV and a black GMC van.
In the middle of the convoy was a large, unusually sturdy armored escort vehicle, followed by two commercial vehicles, and finally a police car with flashing police lights.
When the convoy drove by on Chang'an Avenue, it immediately attracted a lot of attention.
Many people are speculating about the origin of this team and the identity of the people in the car.
Could it be that the head of state or dignitaries of a small country is visiting? I really know how to pick a time to celebrate the New Year! Ten of them are here to fight the autumn breeze!
Of course, this is not a convoy of dignitaries, but an escort convoy that followed Ye Tian to the vault on Financial Street to extract antique artworks.
In addition to Ye Tian and Raymond, there were more than a dozen security personnel in the convoy, as well as eight special police officers from the city bureau, and two lawyers were also in the black GMC business vehicle.
On Chang'an Avenue on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, there are many fewer pedestrians and vehicles than on weekdays, and the road is unimpeded!
Soon, the convoy had reached Financial Street and pulled into the underground parking lot of the bank's headquarters where the vault was located.
After confirming that the surrounding environment was safe, Ye Tian took two lawyers, as well as security personnel and police, and followed the bank management into the vault.
Next, the process of extracting the antique artwork was very smooth.
After opening the door of the leased vault and entering it, Ye Tian immediately secretly opened the perspective and looked at the trolley boxes placed in the center of the vault.
Under the perspective, those top-level antique artworks packed in several huge metal trolley boxes were instantly presented in Ye Tian's eyes, and they were unobstructed.
All the antique artworks are there, and there is no shortage of them!
After confirming that it was correct, Ye Tian and the others left the vault with these top-notch antique artworks.
By less than 11 o'clock, the convoy had safely returned to the Beijing Hotel.
Ten minutes later, the elevator door on the floor where the banquet hall was located opened, and Raymond and the others pushed a luggage cart full of trolley boxes and followed Ye Tian out of the elevator.
At the same time, the accompanying special police and security personnel also came out of another elevator and followed Ye Tian and them like shadows, always maintaining a high state of alert.
As soon as he got out of the elevator, Ye Tian saw the old man who was guarding the elevator and wanted to wear them.
Their ranks have grown considerably, more than twice as many as before.
Manager Liu and Liang Lao of Rong Bao Zhai, two antique art appraisal experts from the Capital Museum, several experts from the National Museum, and several other famous collectors also joined the team.
In addition, Ye Tian also saw a very familiar face.
That is Ma Ye, who has dealt with the New York autumn auction and everyone has always been in contact, and he is also standing in the crowd.
This group of people guarding near the elevator, each of them is a well-known figure in the domestic antique industry, and they are the top experts and scholars, or collectors!
Near the entrance of the exhibition hall, where the door was closed, there were more than a dozen people, both men and women, much younger, talking and laughing enthusiastically.
Although the distance was still far away, Ye Tian could identify their identities at a glance from the clothes they were wearing.
This is a group of cultural and museum personnel from the Forbidden City, no need to ask, it must be Shan Lao and Jin Lao who called to help arrange the exhibition.
Without exception, from the elevator to the entrance of the exhibition hall, everyone was beaming with joy and excitement! Everyone had a bright smile on their faces, and everyone's eyes were full of anticipation!
Here, the boy Ye Tianxian has given you New Year's greetings, Happy New Year! I wish you all good health and a long life!"
Ye Tian's expression was exaggerated, attracting everyone's attention, and then he arched his fists with both hands to everyone present, greeting everyone to the New Year.
His series of actions were thoughtful and impeccable, and instantly won the favor of everyone on the scene.
Without waiting for everyone to respond, he joked loudly again:
"You guys are so uplifting, too good-looking! If this noodles get out, it will definitely cause a sensation in the entire antique shop, enough for me to brag about it for the rest of my life!"
Hearing this, the scene immediately burst into laughter.
"Hahaha"
Everyone laughed, and everyone looked at Ye Tian, their eyes were full of both appreciation and envy.
Who can not envy that? Unless he also owns dozens of top-notch antique works of art that can be called national treasures, is there such a person? Perhaps, but there are absolutely very few!
In the midst of laughter, Ma Ye's loud voice came.
"Don't stink! We're not here for you kid, we're here for those top-notch antique artworks, which are all national treasures! Who doesn't want to have a sneak peek?"
"Yes, it seems that I am self-inflicted! In the eyes of all of you, I guess I am just a dispensable little kid and insignificant!"
Ye Tian nodded to Ma Ye and said hello, and continued to joke with everyone.
"Hahaha"
There was another laugh, and many people nodded in agreement.
"Okay! Don't be stinky and poor! Let's go in and set up the exhibition, we can't wait to enjoy those national treasure-level antique artworks, who has the heart to play tricks with you kid here!"
Jin Lao said with a smile, his eyes staring at the trolley box on the luggage cart, his eyes were extremely bright, and he looked impatient.
"That's it, hurry up! If you kid doesn't come back, we won't even be able to enter the door of that exhibition hall, and we're really tightly guarded!"
Shan Lao echoed and said, also very eager.
Although he had already admired these top antique artworks at the airport, this kind of national treasure-level treasure, how could he appreciate it once, and he couldn't wait to sleep with it every day!
"Come on, I'll go in and set up the exhibition right away, if it's any longer, I'm afraid it will cause public outrage!"
Ye Tiancrisp replied, and then took the luggage cart and walked towards the exhibition hall.
The two lawyers, a dozen security guards, and the police from the city bureau who followed him were all secretly speechless and excited at the same time.
The performance of these top experts on the scene made them more aware of the value of those antique artworks in several trolley cases!
It is estimated that each piece is a national treasure.
While feeling shocked, they also instantly felt that the responsibility on their shoulders was much heavier.
There must be no mistakes in this security mission, and once those top-quality antique artworks are damaged, even the slightest damage is estimated to cause vibrations, and the boards on them will immediately come down.
And the ones who bear the board are undoubtedly their own security personnel, and no one wants to escape!
Thinking of this, many security personnel at the scene immediately raised their alert level again, vigilantly observing the surrounding situation, and ready to respond at any time!
When walking past several experts from the Palace Museum, Ye Tian turned his head and asked with a smile:
"Shan Lao, Jin Lao, those people at the entrance of the exhibition hall should be the staff from the Forbidden City!"
As he spoke, he also raised his hand and pointed to the people at the door of the exhibition hall.
"That's right, they're all here to help set up the exhibition, and those antique artworks in your kid's hands are so important that they must not be damaged in any way.
These are the most professional museum staff, extremely experienced, I believe it will be helpful to you, can better protect and display those top antique artworks!"
Shan Lao nodded and gave an affirmative reply.
"I am very sure that they are indeed the best museum personnel in China, and is there a more professional and prestigious cultural institution in China than the Palace Museum?
Since they are here, then you are welcome! To be honest, I am really a little uneasy about the service personnel of the Beijing Hotel, thank you for your support!"
Ye Tian said a few polite words and expressed his gratitude.
While speaking, everyone has already walked to the door of the exhibition hall.
Before pushing the door into the exhibition hall, Shan Lao introduced Ye Tian to the staff of the Forbidden City, who were mainly from the Department of Ancient Calligraphy and Painting and the Department of Artifacts, and all of them had very rich work experience.
After getting to know and greeting these staff, Ye Tian pushed the door of the hall and walked into the exhibition hall with those top antique artworks and the people who followed.
The staff of the major auction houses who were guarding the door, as well as the few antique dealers who came but were not invited!
The doors of the exhibition hall will soon close again, and the installation of the exhibition will begin!