Chapter 569 Depth Charges (Asking for a Monthly Pass, Asking for a Subscription)
Not only the director of the Metropolitan Museum, but everyone wants to know the answer to this question.
Everyone turned their heads to look at Ye Tian, expecting his answer, and the gaze shot out of each pair of eyes was extremely hot and hot!
I knew you guys were so excited! Even buddies were just as excited when they saw that top painting!
Ye Tian secretly complained twice, and then jokingly said:
"I can tell you about this Raphael painting, you must sit still, don't be surprised by what I say next.
If you have a heart condition, take two pills so that you don't get it too late! If you have asthma, take out the spray! If you faint later, then I can't afford it!"
"Hahaha"
Laughter erupted in the room, and everyone burst into laughter.
In addition to the joy, everyone is looking forward to what Ye Tian is going to say next.
Some people have even heeded the advice and taken out the medicine they had with them in case of emergency.
"Okay, Steven, we're ready, even if Raphael's Sistine Madonna is hidden in that warehouse, we'll be able to withstand it, and we'll never get through!"
The director of the Metropolitan Museum said with a smile, with an expression of impatience on his face.
The others counted one by one, and they all nodded at Ye Tian, indicating that they were ready.
"If 'The Sistine Madonna' really appears, are you sure you can really stand it? I think it's very suspenseful! It's a masterpiece on the same level as 'Mona Lisa'!"
Ye Tian continued to joke and liven up the atmosphere.
There was a burst of laughter in the conference room again, and the atmosphere suddenly relaxed a lot.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Tian threw out a depth charge, completely stunned everyone at the scene.
"The Raphael painting I'm talking about is the Portrait of a Young Man, which was originally housed in the Czartoryski Museum in Krakow, Poland, and later looted by the SS as a tribute to Hitler!
In 1945, Hans Frank, a high-ranking Nazi officer, discovered the painting in the Führer's collection and brought it to the Royal Wawel Castle, where it disappeared forever!
This is the most important painting lost in Poland during World War II, and it has not been heard from for decades, but who would have thought that it would appear in Boston and fall into the hands of international art thieves!"
Before Ye Tian's words fell, there was already a chaotic sound in the conference room.
"Whoa!"
Everyone pushed away the chairs and jumped up directly, everyone had an extremely shocked expression, their eyes widened, and they looked at Ye Tian in amazement.
Those who had prepared the medicine in advance were a step slower at this time, and they quickly poured a few pills into their mouths, and then they also jumped up.
Even if they weren't a few antique art collectors, the FBI's Joey, the deputy director, and the executives of several art insurance companies also stood up abruptly and looked at Ye Tian with a shocked face.
Without exception, everyone's eyes turned red in an instant, and they glowed green outward, as if they were going to eat people!
This is the charm of the three masters of Renaissance art, this is the charm of Raphael's "Portrait of a Young Man", almost unmatched!
Unless a Da Vinci suddenly appears, it may be able to steal the limelight, but is that possible?
At the end of Ye Tian's narration, this small conference room suddenly boiled directly, and people's enthusiasm began to gush hot magma like a volcanic eruption!
"Oh my God! It's a famous painting, it's a Polish national treasure! I heard you right?"
"It is not only a Polish national treasure, no matter where it is placed in any country in the world, it is a top national treasure!
"Oh my God, doesn't that mean we're lucky to see this masterpiece again!"
The guys in the conference room had gone completely insane, and the exclamations were incessant, never stopping.
Even Jason and Mattis, at this time, had a dull expression, completely stupid!
The entire conference room looked quite normal, only Ye Tian and David, the two of them were smiling, looking at the wonderful scene in front of them.
The shock finally passed, but the storm did not stop.
Everyone at the scene looked at Ye Tian, their eyes were extremely hot, and they couldn't wait to pounce directly.
"Steven, we have six stolen top artworks in that warehouse, all of them packed up for this Portrait of a Young Man, what do you think? Even if we add a few top paintings, it's not non-negotiable!"
Isaac said excitedly, his eyes full of anticipation, even a hint of begging.
Wow! That's a lot of money!
Ye Tian secretly exclaimed, quite moved, but he didn't respond!
"Stay put!Steven, don't listen to this old fellow, our new gallery lacks such a treasure of the town!
The director of the new gallery in New York said loudly, his eyes are green!
Fortunately, Raphael's "Portrait of a Young Man" is not here, otherwise this guy might really rush up and grab it directly!
Not only the two of them, but also the rest of the museum owners and famous collectors! All of them made requests to exchange this famous painting, and each of them offered very tempting terms.
All of a sudden, it had become a hotly contested auction venue, except that instead of dollars, the currency was top-notch antique art.
After a while, Ye Tian, who was in the center of the storm, was already overwhelmed, and his head was about to explode because of the noise!
In desperation, he could only tell the truth.
"Gentlemen, please calm down and listen to me say a few words,......"
After shouting a few times in a row, everyone calmed down, staring at Ye Tian one by one, seeing that he was about to say something!
After calming down a little, Ye Tian immediately said loudly:
"The terms of exchange are very tempting, and I am very excited, but unfortunately, I can't agree to anyone's request for an exchange at this time, so I'm very sorry!
I have already communicated with Duke Toreschi of Poland and sent him the relevant video materials, and like everyone, Duke Torresky is very excited, even crying tears!
Duke Torresky will be flying to New York tomorrow to talk to me about recovering this famous Raphael painting, and I am sure he will be accompanied by people from the Polish government and the Polish cultural department!
I don't think you will have any objection to inviting Duke Torresky to New York, after all, this famous painting once belonged to the Torresky family, and I must inform them of this news!
If I can't reach an agreement with Duke Torresky and the Polish government, and the deal is forced to run aground, then I will negotiate a deal with everyone here, and I ask for your understanding!"
"Hey——!"
A sigh rang out in the room.
There was a look of disappointment, even despair, in everyone's eyes!
Everyone understands in their hearts how the Poles can let go of their top national treasure, even if it costs a lot of money, they will take this top famous painting and bring it back to Poland!
At the same time, everyone is very sure of one thing!
The Poles are going to bleed! Steven, this bastard will never let go of this opportunity to make a fortune, and he will definitely slaughter the Poles with great cruelty!
If this knife goes down, it is estimated that every Polish will be heartbroken and unforgettable!