Chapter 1575: Mysterious employer
After setting up the exhibition, Ye Tian and the others left the independent exhibition hall and went to the office area of the Metropolitan Museum. There were still some necessary procedures to go.
When they walked out of the exhibition hall, everyone saw that many people had gathered at the door, waiting to enter the exhibition hall. The line was quite spectacular, winding and winding down the stairs to the museum gate.
Without exception, everyone in the line is very excited and full of expectations.
There are tourists and art lovers from all over the United States, and even from all over the world, as well as some college, middle and elementary school students who are carrying their picture clips and preparing to copy, as well as some professional or amateur painters.
Of course, there are also many professionals in the field of antique art collection, and many of them are very familiar faces. They are all old friends that Ye Tian knows well.
Outside the museum, there are countless tourists and art lovers who come to hear the wind, and line up at the entrance of the Metropolitan Museum, waiting to enter the museum.
The artworks they want to visit are, of course, Raphael's "The Madonna" and Michelangelo's "Mourning for Christ", as well as several other top antique artworks from Napoleon's treasure.
Coming out of the exhibition hall, everyone was taken aback when they saw the loud voices outside.
This is too enthusiastic, perhaps this is the great charm of the three masters of Renaissance art.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Tian said jokingly:
"Thomas, judging from the grand occasion, I was still too generous when signing the loan agreement. Obviously, I should significantly increase the ticket price and increase the ticket share ratio, which is reasonable."
Hearing what he said, many high-level officials in the Metropolitan Museum rolled their eyes in angrily, and vomited secretly one by one!
Are you generous asshole? Lie to the ghost, it is impossible for ghosts to believe it.
"Steven, you guys are so greedy. In this exhibition, the Metropolitan Museum is completely losing money. Not only does it make no money, but it also costs a lot of money.
All the benefits have been made by you, this fellow, but just that, are you still not satisfied? Not greedy! This is Raphael and Michelangelo, otherwise we would never do this loss-making business! "
That being said, Thomas' old face was about to burst into laughter, and that was a reflection of his true emotions.
For the Metropolitan Museum, the sensational effect and huge influence brought about by this public exhibition cannot be measured by money at all!
You know, that is the peak work of Raphael and Michelangelo! There are not many in the United States, let alone two works appearing in the same exhibition hall at the same time, they have never appeared in the United States!
What's more, this is the first public exhibition after they disappeared more than two hundred years ago. It will definitely cause a huge sensation and attract countless attentions. No museum will miss this god-given opportunity.
Even if it is losing money and making yells, there will be countless museums breaking the head to grab this opportunity.
And this time the lucky one is the Metropolitan Museum. Although Thomas said that, he was so happy in his heart that he was so beautiful that he was almost blistering!
Besides, although the Metropolitan Museum can make no money in this independent exhibition hall, it can make a lot of money in other places!
Those flocking tourists and art lovers, if they want to come in, they must purchase a combined ticket. The combined ticket is a bit higher than the normal ticket price. The higher part is the ticket price of the independent exhibition hall!
Ye Tian took away more than half of the ticket price of the independent exhibition hall, and the part of the normal ticket price had nothing to do with him!
In the current crowded situation, the Metropolitan Museum can make a lot of money just by ticket income, not to mention other benefits, such as the sales of various souvenirs.
From this point of view, it is not an exaggeration for Ye Tian to say that he is the loser!
But no way, who would let him not have his own private museum! We can only use the Metropolitan Museum or other top museums to build momentum and expand our influence.
In the United States, the Metropolitan Museum is obviously the best choice, and nothing is more appropriate.
In fact, Ye Tian didn't care about the ticket revenue at all.
The reason why he agreed to the Metropolitan Museum's loan request was to take the opportunity to build momentum and further establish his undisputed ownership of Napoleon's treasure.
In this process, Raphael and Michelangelo, the Metropolitan Museum, the upcoming Pope, and enthusiastic tourists and art lovers, etc., are all his objects of use!
As soon as Thomas's voice fell, another executive from the Metropolitan Museum immediately said:
"You have seen the situation right now, Steven. It can be said that the grand occasion is unprecedented. Can we continue to cooperate and have a special exhibition of Napoleon's treasures?"
Ye Tian turned to look at this old friend, then smiled and nodded and said:
"This is a very good suggestion and it is worth discussing. After I come back from Boston, let's discuss this issue. It is too early now."
Upon hearing this, a surprise flashed across the faces of Thomas and the high-level members of the Metropolitan Museum.
"It's great, Steven, if there is a special exhibition of Napoleon's treasures, it will definitely cause a bigger sensation. I look forward to that day."
Thomas said excitedly, his eyes shining straight.
While talking, everyone had already left the entrance of the exhibition hall along the special passage and walked to the stairs not far away.
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At about two o'clock in the afternoon, Ye Tian and the others just left the Metropolitan Museum after having lunch with many senior officials of the Metropolitan Museum.
At this time, the public exhibition of Raphael's "The Madonna" and Michelangelo's "Mourning for Christ", two top artworks, has caused a huge sensation.
More and more tourists and art lovers are here to get ready to appreciate these two masterpieces, so as not to miss this rare opportunity.
Several national public television stations in the United States have invited art critics to report on this public exhibition, and they are also creating momentum for Ye Tian!
After leaving the museum and getting into the car on the side of the fifth road, Ye Tian immediately said through the wireless headset:
"Matis, tell guys, go to the Federal Reserve Headquarters building. It's time to negotiate with Christopher's old foxes, and sell that batch of nacui gold, lest you have dreams."
"Ok, Steven"
Matisse replied and immediately notified.
Immediately after that, the heavy-duty convoy took off suddenly, drove away from the crowded square in front of the Metropolitan Museum and headed straight for the Federal Reserve Headquarters on Wall Street.
After the convoy drove not far, Ye Tian asked again through the wireless headset:
"Kenny, has it been found out. What is the source of the idiots who just wanted to kill themselves? Is there any news from the New York police about the casualties of those idiots?"
When the voice fell, Kenny's excited voice came over immediately.
"It's found out, Steven. All those idiots just now came from Philadelphia. There were nine people in total. The two cars they drove were stolen from New Jersey, but they had New York license plates.
In the gun battle just now, none of those idiots escaped, and six were killed on the spot. The remaining three were all seriously injured, and the New York police paid a very heavy price.
From the mouths of the three injured idiots, the police took out some news. It is said that the gang of idiots were hired by people, and the employer asked them to come to New York and paid a deposit.
After arriving in Manhattan, the employer told the idiots to rob your **** convoy, and the target was the two paintings by Raphael and Michelangelo!
As for who the employer is, no one knows! One of the injured guys said that they had never seen the employer from start to finish. The other party had been in contact by phone and never showed up.
I checked the communication records of those idiots, found the cell phone number of the mysterious employer, and then checked the call records of that cell phone number to see if I could find something.
It was a bearer number that was thrown away once it was used. It only contacted the boss of those idiots. After the gun battle broke out in Lower Manhattan, the signal of the mobile number disappeared immediately.
Obviously, the mysterious employer was very cautious and vigilant. During the remote control of the robbery, almost no flaws were revealed, and it is difficult to continue the investigation."
Hearing this briefing~www.wuxiaspot.com~ a sneer appeared on Ye Tian's face.
"It's interesting. It seems that we have met a master. I don't know who this mysterious employer is? I really want to meet this guy and have a good fight with him.
In the field of antique art collection, it is not uncommon for a mysterious buyer to place an order for an artwork designated by a mysterious buyer and hire robbers or art thieves to carry out robbery and theft.
Europeans love to steal art in this way. A famous art theft case a few years ago, the theft case of the Museum of Modern Art in Paris, used this method.
If I am not mistaken, the mysterious employer should be from Europe, or a bad collector, or a super rich man, or even a European government."
When Ye Tian analyzed the identity of the mysterious employer, the convoy drove quickly through the streets and returned to Lower Manhattan.
The many New York police officers who were on guard on the streets of Lower Manhattan saw the convoy come back, and they gritted their teeth with anger, their eyes spitting fire out, but they were helpless!
