Li Du did not just want to give them some privacy. He really wanted to entertain the other treasure hunters.
He and Hans called everyone together, saying that they were going to split up the work and prepare dinner together. In fact, they were telling them one thing:
"Feel free to let these three appraisers have a look at your items. If they want to help you find a buyer, don't reject them. Give them your items and let them take them away!"
Turis hesitated. "Big Li, isn't this a little dangerous? Without a deposit, how can we give them our items? That's impossible. "
Li Du said, "Don't worry, everyone. I have my own arrangements. I won't let anyone lose a dollar. Don't you trust me?"
The treasure hunters shook their heads, saying that it was impossible, and then agreed.
Li Du reminded them one last time, "Remember, don't let the Californians and the appraisers know what I've told you. This is our own business."
"Of course!"
"Everyone, feel free. There's wine and barbecue here. Guys, let's get high!"
Hearing this, the crowd cheered. "Hey, hey, hey! Let's get high! "
Ma Cheng and Frank started chatting. They were good at socializing and quickly became familiar with each other. Besides, they were all Californians, so they had common topics.
"Frank, my friend, we're in the same industry. We need to keep learning and broaden our horizons."
"Yes, we often participate in museum activities. When we're free, we also like to hang out in the library or watch documentaries about different industries."
"Speaking of museums, you guys live in West Los Angeles? That's not far from the Getty Villa Museum, right? Have you been there before? "
"Of course, we're regulars there. I really like the colonnade and the herb garden."
"Haha, maybe we've met before. Du and I are maintenance experts. Du is in charge of the ancient Greek section, and I'm in charge of the ancient Etruscan section."
Hearing this, York exclaimed, "That's amazing. We've actually never met before? What a pity! "
Ma Cheng patted his shoulder warmly. "Next time, let me know in advance. I can help you save on the entrance fees and parking fees."
"That's a good thing," Frank laughed. "It's too hard to park there. D * mn, there's even a 15-dollar parking fee!"
Ma Cheng was surprised. "Fifteen dollars? You guys haven't been there for a while, right? In fact, it has become 20 yuan. "
"Oh, damn it!" The vigilance in Borl's eyes lessened.
Talking about the Getty House, they talked about the Santa Monica Museum of Art and the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach.
"If you often need to visit the library to read books, I can recommend a place for you. Pasadena's Huntington Library," Du Dayuan said.
"That library's not easy to get into, man, not easy." York shook his head.
Ma Cheng and the other two laughed. Du Dayuan laughed and said, "If you know Mr. Ding, then it will be easier to get in. His brother-in-law is the manager of the library."
Ding Xiaofeng smiled reservedly. He took out his phone and showed a few photos. There were family photos and work photos. He pointed at a middle-aged white man and said, "This is my sister's husband. He's personally in charge of the Huntington Library's rare books section!"
York's eyes lit up. "You mean the rare books library? The rare book vault with the Gutenberg Bible? Oh my God, that's amazing. "
Ding Xiaofeng nodded and said, "Yes, look, I even studied it in there."
He moved the screen again. In the new photo, he and his brother-in-law were leaning over the table and pointing at a thick book.
York said excitedly, "That's great. I've wanted to go for a long time. It has a very rich collection of medieval European books."
"There's also a very beautiful garden. There are more than 1,200 kinds of flowers in the rose garden," Ding Xiaofeng added.
"Yes."
The more they talked, the more they got along. Ding Xiaofeng made a phone call and said to the two of them, "Tell me your phone numbers. I'll give you a small gift."
Borl and York were on their guard again. However, it was only their phone numbers. This was not a private matter, so they gave him their numbers.
Ding Xiaofeng said a few more words and hung up. After a while, their phones rang with the receiving of a text message. They opened it and saw a QR code.
"This is?" York read the message in surprise. "The Huntington Library in Los Angeles is looking forward to your visit. With this QR code, you can enter the library every weekend in October without reservations and visit the rare book vault …"
Ding Xiaofeng smiled and said, "I just called my brother-in-law and helped you get two VIP monthly tickets."
Borl showed a rare sincere expression and said, "Thank you."
Du Dayuan kept looking at his watch. York noticed and asked, "Du, are you in a hurry?"
Hearing his question, Du Dayuan smiled bitterly and said, "Obviously, we have to attend the party here tonight. However, we brought some things that are not suitable to appear here. I want to deposit them in the bank. The bank is closing soon."
"What things?" Borl asked.
Du Dayuan did not say anything. Ma Cheng said, "There's nothing to hide from a friend. In fact, it's some ruby art. The ruby art that will be participating in the Phoenix autumn auction."
Borl noticed the small box cuffed to Du Dayuan's wrist and said, "Oh, is it in here?"
Du Dayuan nodded nervously and said in a low voice, "Keep it down, buddy. There are too many people here, and I don't think they look good."
Borl said, "Of course, although I'm friends with them, I have to remind you to be careful of these people."
York added, "Maybe it's not good to say this, but as a friend, I have to say that your compatriot is not a very kind person."
Du Dayuan said, "Then I have to deposit it in the bank. There's a bank in Flagstaff, right? Our company is a partner with them, so we can store our auction items for free. "
During this period of time, Borl and York had been hanging out in Flagstaff and were familiar with the city.
So York volunteered, "Yes, I can bring you there. In fact, we also have something stored in the bank, but it's not at the bank. It's at the First Financial Bank."
Du Dayuan smiled excitedly and said, "That's great, thank you."
York said, "Actually, we should be thanking you, because you gave us two precious VIP tickets to the library."
Ding Xiaofeng smiled and said, "Isn't it normal for friends to help each other? Let's go, let's deposit our things first before coming back. "
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