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Chapter 170 Overseas National Treasures Zhang Guo Plan

Chapter 170 The Plan to Bring Overseas National Treasures Back to China
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The two appraisers recommended six items for Lu Yiming to bid on.

Although not all of these items can be classified as first-class cultural relics.

However, there is absolutely no problem classifying it as Grade 1B.

The so-called Grade A Class I cultural relics are those that can be called national treasures.

Hundreds of items from the collection were on preview.

at this time.

The comments section asked Lu Yiming why he chose six.

Seeing the comments, Lu Yiming shrugged and said, "There's nothing I can do! I don't want to be slaughtered either. If I choose more, I won't be targeted. Let all six of them target me if they dare!"

At this time, his live stream connection with Zixuan and Niu Daode was not interrupted.

Upon hearing this, the two nodded in agreement.

These large-scale auctions are held overseas.

They often use some of my country's national treasures as gimmicks, and even spend money to create an atmosphere in China, resulting in these national treasures being auctioned off for astronomical prices.

The early auctions of the twelve bronze zodiac animal figures are a case in point.

The marketing tactics were poor.

But it has to be said that it is quite effective.

Lu Yiming is currently live streaming.

If the seller truly seems determined to win, then it's possible they might resort to underhanded tactics, making Lu Yiming pay several dollars instead of the one dollar he could have solved.

at this time.

Zixuan sighed, "I wonder what Christie's grand scroll will be this year! I heard it's a Chinese item, I'm afraid they'll pull some tricks again!"

The large scroll is the last item in the auction.

These are things that won't be announced before filming begins. They are basically national treasures from various countries, and keeping them private is a way to mitigate risk.

Actually, they've learned their lesson.

After all, excessive promotion could cause diplomatic problems.

Especially with the rapid rise of a certain country in recent years.

Instead of waiting for the other party to react.

Why not just present it as the grand finale? After all, even if some countries have objections after the transaction is successful, it won't be their auction company's problem.

After all, according to international law.

The criteria for defining whether cultural relics lost overseas are 'legal' or 'illegal' have always been very vague.

Zixuan brought up the main axis.

Lu Yiming glanced to the side.

The large display case was completely covered by a metal dome about forty inches in size.

Aside from being labeled as a large-format, mysterious collectible.

There was no further explanation.

at this time.

Lu Yiming learned that the large scroll was his family's national treasure.

He immediately turned to Qin Hao, who was standing guard at the door, and asked, "Can I know in advance what's inside?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Hao's expression became quite complicated.

Logically speaking, it should be possible to say so.

After all, Lu Yiming was their company's most distinguished guest.

But Lu Yiming was live streaming.

At this point, you are in charge and have a certain degree of autonomy.

Qin Hao said apologetically, "I'm sorry! Because you were live-streaming, Mr. Lu, I couldn't tell you! I'm really sorry!"

no way.

The contents inside are too sensitive.

Releasing it prematurely is too sensitive, as it would inevitably cause a huge public outcry.

The reason it's being put up for auction now.

They were also thinking of getting rid of these two hot potatoes as soon as possible.

Lu Yiming frowned slightly upon hearing the sound.

Qin Hao immediately said, "Here's the arrangement! Mr. Lu, you have a private VIP auction room on the day of the auction! As compensation, we'll deliver this large scroll to you for a private preview when we start bidding on the final series, how about that?"

Looking at Qin Hao, who seemed quite troubled.

Lu Yiming knew that this was the biggest concession he could make.

He nodded immediately and said nothing more.

He has five opportunities to have the system pay the bill.

Just save one for this large item.

It makes no difference to him whether he knows now or later.

Send another wave of gifts to Zixuan's live stream.

Lu Yiming hung up the live stream.

at this time.

Seeing that Fu Xiaoli's expression of liking for a certain collectible was practically written all over her face, Lu Yiming memorized the appearance of the collectible and then led Fu Xiaoli and Lin Ke back to the hotel.

He broadcast live for a short while during the broadcast before announcing that he was going to end the broadcast.

However, the buzz did not stop after he ended the broadcast.

This live broadcast.

Lu Yiming received over 300,000 yuan in credit card applications.

This has led many netizens to question whether Lu Yiming is trying to make money off of Lu.

[Come on! Watch my lips! I'm ripping off the hell out of everyone! I'm donating all the proceeds from Lu's fan club! And I'm even bringing back national treasures! What kind of money am I trying to make?]

[To be honest! Any three of those six items on CEO Lu's shopping list would cost over 100 million yuan combined. How could he possibly make money off them?]

[Can't we find someone else to criticize?! You guys just can't get rid of Mr. Lu!]

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Many of those who posted questions were forced to delete their posts by Lu Yiming's fans.

That night, three of the top ten trending topics on Douyin were related to Lu Yiming.

The first point is that he admitted in a live broadcast that he is indeed Lu Yiming, the person who was exposed online.

This news quickly rose to the top of the trending list shortly after the broadcast began.

A large part of the reason he was able to gain more than 300,000 permanent fans is because of this trending list.

The second point is naturally the fact that he was revealed to be a Christie's VIP.

However, this is not exactly a bombshell.

In the eyes of netizens, he was just a slightly special VIP customer.

However, the antics he put on during this live stream garnered high praise from netizens.

Enough said! CEO Lu is a master of creating hilarious moments! I want to know who dares to copy this incredible performance!

Bringing three Class B Grade I cultural relics back to China and donating them—that's incredibly impressive!

[This is nothing! President Lu has already bought one percent of Douyin's shares, this amount of money is nothing to him!]

[It may not seem like much, but it's still a hundred million! I dare say if President Lu really buys it back to China and donates it, he'll be practically immortal!]

Christie's auction is supposed to start the day after tomorrow, right? I wonder if there will be a live stream in China? I want to see Mr. Lu's bidding process!

[Didn't you watch the live stream? President Lu will be live streaming that day!]

Can Christie's auctions be live-streamed?

[Mr. Lu is a VIP! Do you even understand the value of being a VIP? He has a private room; did you think Mr. Lu was going to sit with everyone else and bid?]

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Lu Yiming ended his live stream at the very last moment that night.

She asked Qin Hao if she could start broadcasting from the private room.

After learning that there was no problem.

He promised his viewers that he would be live-streaming the auction that day.

The next morning.

Castle terrace.

Lu Yiming and Fu Xiaoli were sipping red tea and eating pastries.

Feeding each other is quite interesting.

But a phone call shattered their tender moment. It was Cao Siyun calling.

"President Lu! The president of an association called the Overseas Cultural Relics Return Association wants to contact you. I checked and found that it is a non-governmental association. The higher-ups suggested that you communicate with him."

Since Lu Yiming held a "charity night" on Weibo.

Organizations seeking donations from him came in droves.

Cao Siyun blocked most of them.

However, this organization had extraordinary influence. After she clearly helped Lu Yiming refuse, they contacted the local authorities, who then reached out to Cao Siyun.

That's how this phone call came about.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yiming nodded and said, "Then give him my phone number! If someone can put in a good word for me, it must be something important."

hang up the phone.

Lu Yiming continued to enjoy their time together.

They don't plan to go out for the next few days.

Lin Ke was currently planning their trip after the auction ended tomorrow, intending to explore other parts of Europe.

This trip will inevitably require me to take more leave.

To this, Lu Yiming could only say
goo goo~
Lu Yiming didn't have to wait long.

Less than ten minutes after hanging up Cao Siyun's call.

An unknown number called his phone, and the caller ID surprised him.

"Hello, Mr. Lu! I am Lin Dongliang, the person in charge of the Overseas Cultural Relics Return Association in Chongqing. I apologize for disturbing your vacation! Is it convenient for us to meet now? I am in the lobby of your hotel right now!"

Lu Yiming was not surprised that the other party knew which hotel he was staying at.

This is something only his fans know.

Hearing this, he asked curiously, "Could you tell me specifically what you want to discuss?"

Overseas Cultural Relics Return Association

The only connection I have with this association is Christie's auction house.

You can't exactly tell yourself that these cultural relics can't be brought back to China, can you?

He had checked it beforehand.

Guo Jia supported the return of cultural relics from abroad.

The premise is that these things come from "clean" sources.

However, the six items he chose all happened to be cultural relics with a clear provenance. Even though they were older than the regulations, they could be brought back to China as "personal" collections through formal auction procedures. At most, they would not be able to be traded.

soon.

The head of the Overseas Cultural Relics Return Association in Wudu responded, "Please allow me to speak with you in person, Mr. Lu!"

Hearing this, Lu Yiming shook his head and said, "Then I'm sorry! If you can't convince me, I can only communicate by phone!"

joke.

Although Chongqing has strict gun control measures.

However, a gun license can be obtained if you have money.

Owning a gun only complicates things a bit, and the security here isn't as good as Lu Yiming imagined. Even with a legitimate domestic association and his company's local superiors helping him make connections, it doesn't mean Lu Yiming would let his guard down against this suspected Chinese man who appeared in the hotel lobby.

at the same time.

Lin Dongliang looked around in the hotel lobby.

After realizing that there was no one within three meters of him.

He covered the microphone and whispered, "It's about tomorrow's Christie's auction. We actually have a plan to bring overseas national treasures back to China, and we've already invited many domestic companies to join. This time, besides hoping to invite you, Mr. Lu, to join us, we also want to reveal some secrets about overseas auctions to you!"

few minutes.

Lin Dongliang arrived at the floor where Lu Yiming lived.

After Lu Yiming's private security confirmed that he was not carrying any items that could harm Lu Yiming.

I met Lu Yiming in the suite's conference room.

at this time.

Lu Yiming smiled and said, "I'm sorry! The security situation here makes me a little sensitive! I'm sorry to have to trouble you!"

Hear this.

Lin Dongliang grinned and said, "Of course! After all, there was an acid leak near the hotel just yesterday! Mr. Lu, your caution is justified!"

In this regard.

Lu Yiming responded with a helpless shrug.

Subsequently.

Lin Dongliang explained to Lu Yiming the plan to bring overseas national treasures back to China, which they had just discussed on the phone.

The so-called "overseas national treasures repatriation plan" is actually just to avoid conflicts between our own people at auctions. For many of those who participate in overseas cultural relic auctions, the real purpose is simply to bring the artifacts back to China.

Whether it's for reputation or some other purpose.

The cultural relics always returned to China.

Hundreds of thousands of first-class cultural relics have been lost overseas.

There's no need for our own people to fight each other to the death.

If you have your eye on the same collectible.

The discussions can be conducted internally.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yiming nodded and said, "That's not bad! Do the six items I chose conflict with yours? But no matter what, I have to bid on three of them, otherwise I can't explain to my viewers in the live stream."

Upon hearing this, Lin Dongliang laughed and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Lu! Whether you join the association or not, we've already discussed it internally. We won't participate in any auctions that you bid on!"

Lin Dongliang's words surprised Lu Yiming.

After all, the two had absolutely no connection before, so it's impossible that they would go to such lengths just to talk about this kind of thing after learning that the other person was participating in the auction.

He immediately asked, "Excuse me, but how did I attract your attention? Was it simply because I said in my live stream that I would take three pieces of my collection back to China to donate?"

Hear this.

Lin Dongliang smiled.

He immediately explained, "Our core objective is simply to bring back what once belonged to us. Whether it's you, Mr. Lu, who bids for it and brings it back to China, or someone else who bids for it and brings it back to China, it doesn't fundamentally conflict with our goal. In fact, with your help in acquiring three items, Mr. Lu, it has greatly alleviated our financial pressure!"

Lin Dongliang mentioned the financial pressure.

Seeing the confusion on Lu Yiming's face, he continued, "I think Mr. Lu is probably unaware of the secrets surrounding the overseas art collection trade."

Lin Dongliang spent ten minutes explaining to Lu Yiming the secrets of overseas collectible transactions.

This includes how Western forces incite public opinion.

This has led to some collectibles selling for astronomical prices.

They even provided numerous examples.

For example, the most famous ones are the twelve bronze animal heads.

After giving a general overview,

With a rather complicated expression, he said, "As early as 2000 years ago, some Western forces began to lay the groundwork. The prices of some important cultural relics have been rising year by year. Our organization exists because of this situation. The price of first-class cultural relics has already been driven up to a very high level by the West. There is no need for us to make things difficult for our own people."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yiming nodded in understanding.

The price of the animal heads is rising.

It is clear that someone is deliberately interfering.

Those few that have disappeared might reappear someday in the future, and then we'll have to buy them back at an outrageous price.

In a sense, this is a humiliation.

But it was a pain that he had to endure because of his past history of being beaten.

It is impossible to let it continue to wander outside.

We had no choice but to grit our teeth and accept it.

This can be considered a Western-style overt strategy.

After all, this period of time must have generated public opinion and momentum in the country.

Not buying it will affect national self-confidence.

At this moment, Lu Yiming turned his head to look out the window.