Chapter 803: Cunning Mandanda
The two of them read the remaining newspapers one by one with great enthusiasm. The big newspapers in front were fine, but even if they had doubts, they were more conscientious. Some tabloids behind them were more interesting. Not only were they sharp language, they dared to say anything, but when they mocked other countries, they actually called more than attacking Li Yi's collection!
"Xiaolu, Sister Mo contacted me two days ago and said that there were almost a dozen museums communicating with her about the two parties. In addition, three museums, including the Louvre, will send people to China in the near future, so I should stay for a while. In this way, I will leave the world behind to help you, make good use of these media, and hype our museums!"
"Well, the main focus of these media is still on these European cultural relics. Actually, I think the treasures in the Jewelry and Jade Museum are also worth hyping, especially those items you have all indicated that they were donated by Yicheng Jewelry."
"Yes, but this hype can be arranged to the next wave."
In Li Yi's jewelry and jade museum, not to mention the others, there are several other raw materials that can be called the world's top.
First, the one found in the belly of the fish, which set a new world record of 25.1 mm Nanyang white beads. Then the one taken out of the golden tree of Zhang Xu’s family in Taipei, which also created the record of the world’s largest grass green diamond. Then there is the big ruby in the treasure of the Vietnamese Communist Party, and the one Li Yi bought in Milan weighs 24 carats, and the clarity reaches the highest level of sapphire. The rare yellow sapphire with flawlessness, as well as the elf’s eyes, the best jade, and the best Hotan mutton fat white jade.
"I think you should invite those famous luxury brands to visit your museum. It's very simple. As long as you send them information about these things, they will definitely be interested."
"Huh? This idea is pretty good. These things will definitely lead them to the jewelry company. Then we have more choices to make, such as selling materials, entrusting processing, and cooperating. Well, I'll ask my third brother to pay attention and get a plan as soon as possible."
"If our wine hadn't become famous yet, if you didn't have a special wine exhibition hall, I would have wanted to display our wines, and the exposure was so high!"
"Haha, low-key, low-key, the prescription cannot be known, otherwise we will definitely not be able to save it!"
All things were arranged, and Li Yi accompanied Lu Ningshuang in Bordeaux for two days before flew back to Yanjing. The one who arrived in Yanjing an hour before was several staff members from the Palace Museum of Versailles in France. Their purpose of coming here was self-evident, of course, for the painting "Mona Lisa".
"You talk to them first and touch their bottom. I guess they are probably exploring the way."
After receiving the call from Mo Jinxuan, Li Yi did not think much about it and arranged it directly. He never said that "Mona Lisa" cannot be traded, but even if it is traded, he would never have made a hasty decision just by seeing one or two companies. The Palace of Versailles would definitely be very clear about this, so the focus of this exchange may be on the loan exhibition.
However, what he never expected was that the interests of the people from the Palace of Versailles were not concentrated on "Mona Lisa" or "Lunch on the Boat". Their real purpose was the handwritten letter from Napoleon that he had brought out before!
"Interesting, what did they say?"
"They said the Palace of Versailles is a little different from other museums. They are more concerned about the collections that can trace major events in France's history, so they hope we can give them a chance to participate in this transaction."
"Oh? It's interesting now. OK, I'll see them first tomorrow, and then call Arnault, haha, this guy is going to be under pressure now."
Mo Jinxuan first laughed with Li Yi twice, then slowly shook her head.
"Director, I think it's better not to communicate with Arnault on this matter, otherwise I'm afraid they will collude."
"Collaborate? Haha, I'm not afraid of such a thing. Sister Mo, I just said to take out this letter and let them bid secretly, but from beginning to end, I never said that I would definitely take action! If their prices can't satisfy me, I might as well not sell them."
"Ah? Can this still be done?"
"Of course! I'm not opening an auction, so I must sell the things. Besides, when I encounter an inappropriate price at the auction, the seller will even intercept it!"
"Well, if they knew you actually thought so, I guess they might go crazy."
"Haha, I don't know whether they are crazy or not. I just know that I already have a little climate now, so no one of them can easily take something from me like before!"
At the Palace of Versailles Museum, there were 5 people coming this time, leading a team with a deputy director, and two other experts who were quite knowledgeable about Napoleon, and the remaining two were oil painting appraisers and translators.
"Mr. Mandanda, I am very happy to meet you here. As the director of the Zangzhen Museum, I am very honored to be able to"
"Oh, Lee, your museum is so amazing"
After Li Yi and the deputy director named Mandanda compliments each other, the other party formally requested to participate in the bidding for the Napoleon's handwritten letter.
"Of course there is no problem with this. Director Mo should have explained the bidding rules to you, right? Well, what I want to emphasize here is that we will not explain any explanation of the final result."
"Okay, no problem! By the way, Director Li, I have another small thing, a very small thing I want to discuss with you. I hope you can give me this opportunity."
"Oh? What's the matter?"
"I want to exchange for a collection of your library with you. Of course, this collection is very inconspicuous and will not affect the traffic of your library at all."
After hearing what he said, Li Yi immediately remembered the two things of Queen Elizabeth. Could it be that this guy had seen or known the information about these two things and recognized them?
"I don't know which collection Mr. Mandanda is talking about? If it's really as you said, I think I have no reason to refuse this exchange."
"Haha." Mandanda smiled lightly, and a cunning look appeared in his eyes as if he was a fox. "What I want to exchange is the bronze mirror exhibited in the Western Pavilion of Your Pavilion!"
"Bronze mirror?"
Li Yi thought for a while and remembered the mirror he bought by the way to buy the Blackbeard treasure map. The mirror was indeed not very conspicuous, but the painting behind it had some origins.
"Oh? Mr. Mandanda, can you tell me why you are interested in that mirror?"
"Haha, Thomas Gainspolo, Mr. Li Yi, this is an outstanding painter in British history who is comparable to their greatest portrait painter, Renoci. What's ridiculous is that the British were attracted by Turner and Paul Sanderby, but they didn't notice that you have such a great work here."
"Oh?" Li Yi stared at the guy's playful eyes and hesitated. He had said before that the Palace of Versailles was more concerned with the collections that could witness French history. Could it be that this small portrait has any origin that he did not know?
"No, I think you must have misunderstood. The reason why I want to exchange this painting is just to satisfy my personal insignificant wish, or to make a small joke with the British."
Li Yi suddenly opened his mouth wide. He understood that this guy wanted to use this painting to ridicule and satirize the British! Look, Thomas Gainspolo, who is known as one of the greatest painters in your history. However, his works were openly exhibited, and no British could recognize them. In the end, they were exchanged in a French museum!
I'll go! What a grudge this is, I can come up with such a disgusting idea!
However, why did he refuse? Not to mention that this guy is likely to come up with a very sincere exchange item, but even if he suffers a little loss during the exchange, what does it matter?
Since this guy has this kind of mind, then when he exchanged the painting back, he must be ready to make a big hype!
So, no matter how they hype it up, they can still break away from his museum?
When he thought of this, the smile on Li Yi's face immediately became a little hypocritical, "Mr. Mandanda, I have to say, you are such a genius idea! So, can I see if you have prepared those collections for this exchange?"
"certainly!"
Mandanda took out a few photos from his briefcase with a smile, "Mr. Li Yi, this is the exchange I prepared after I discovered that painting and communicated with the museum urgently. You can choose whatever you like."
"Oh, dear Mr. Mandanda, I have fully felt your sincerity, but why is it one thing, not all?"
Sitting aside, watching two guys who seemed to be big foxes met a little fox, Mo Jinxuan rubbed her eyebrows with a headache. No matter how she thought about it, she would never have thought that Mandanda would suddenly come with such a move, and Li Yi was also very interested in playing with him.
But why not? It can be exchanged for suitable collections and produce continuous popularity, so why refuse?
When she thought of this, her eyes suddenly shone and she snatched the photo from Li Yi's hand.
Chapter completed!