A painting is tens of millions of dollars, which is dispensable for Xiao Yao, even if the transfer price of "Thunder" can be talked about 60 million, he feels that he has suffered a loss, but this loss cannot but be eaten, if you want to hype up his fame and the price of his works, this process is essential.

Since the partner is the Louvre, Xiao Yao feels that a different way of trading may save him from his losses, and maybe even make a lot of money.

In addition to the top-notch collections that are regularly exhibited, there are also many second- and third-rate collections that are shelved in warehouses and do not see the light of day.

Perhaps there was a treasure hidden in these second- or third-rate collections, and if he could find one of them, he might be able to recoup the loss.

The nine spirit beads that make up the Holy Soul Realm, he has only found the earth spirit beads now, and the other 8 spirit beads have not yet had any clues. There are many collections in the Louvre, and there may be a clue to finding the Eight Spirit Beads in any corner, or even one of the Eight Spirit Beads.

The Louvre may not have paid much attention to the collections that are on the shelf, but it will never allow a stranger to visit the inventory.

This collaboration with the Louvre will be an opportunity to see these inventories.

After having this idea, Xiao Yao said casually: "You should know that I am not short of money, I can buy anything for more than 60 million US dollars." You buy my work with cash, it doesn't appeal to me at all, it even makes me feel that my work is tainted by money, and I don't want my work to be tainted with dirty money. ”

"If you don't have to trade for money, what do you want to trade it for?" Abraham looked interested.

Every year, though, the Louvre allocates a sum of money from its proceeds to the acquisition of masterpieces by contemporary artists. But the sum of money is numbered, and the proportion of $60 million is too great, and if this transaction does not require cash but other items in exchange, Abraham will not be so stressed.

"I don't like it when you trade for cash, it makes me feel that art is tarnished, and if you trade your Louvre collection in exchange, that's the attitude towards art. Xiao Yao said what he thought.

Abraham's eyes lit up, if he could barter without using a real $60 million, then the operation would be much more flexible. If you do it well, you may be able to save a lot of money.

After a little thought, Abraham said: "The heavyweight items in our collection must not be exchanged, which is not in line with the business philosophy of our museum. If Mr. Xiao wanted to exchange, he could only pick from those inventory items. ”

"If you operate like this, I'm at a loss, I like high-quality products, I don't like those mass goods, how are you going to compensate me?" Xiao Yao took the opportunity to make a request.

The Louvre's vast inventory collection is both a manifestation of heritage and a burden.

These massive inventory collections come from a variety of sources, some of which are historical legacies and some of which are donations from all walks of life.

These ordinary collections are not qualified to be placed in the exhibition hall, so they can only be placed in the warehouse to eat ashes, and they also need to spend a lot of manpower and material resources to keep them properly.

If these ordinary collections can be exchanged for Xiao Yao's "Thunder", it can not only save 60 million yuan, but also reduce part of the inventory, for the Louvre, this exchange method is simply too cost-effective.

"In order to show our sincerity, Mr. Xiao has chosen to exchange the item, and we can use a low valuation to close the deal. But I would like to reiterate that it is impossible for us to exchange our Louvre's fine collections. Bartering, Abraham didn't need to ask for advice to make decisions.

"Then it's settled. "Thunder" is worth 60 million US dollars, all of which will be exchanged for your Louvre inventory collections, and you must exchange them for non-boutique collections that I fancy in the past, and the valuation of these ordinary collections will be carried out according to the low valuation. Xiao Yao reiterated his request again.

"Basically, it's no problem, and when I go back and report to headquarters, I should be able to sign the agreement early. "Abraham is quite sure about this type of trading.

Being able to take this opportunity to clear out some of the ordinary treasury, even if the price of "Thunder" is a little higher, reaching $60 million, he thinks that the headquarters should also prefer this exchange method.

Today's negotiations went well, and after Abraham returned to report, he immediately received the support and recognition of the headquarters, and Xiao Yao could go to the Louvre at any time to select the inventory collection.

Xiao Yao was very much looking forward to the Louvre's massive inventory collections, and soon chartered a special plane and flew directly to Paris accompanied by Lu Jinguang, Abraham and others.

After arriving in Paris, the entire management of the Louvre attended and held a grand banquet to entertain Xiao Yao and his party.

In addition to the top management of the Louvre, many French artists were invited to attend the banquet.

During this time, Xiao Yao's fame rose to prominence, and the Western art world was very interested in this mysterious oriental artist.

After this reception, Xiao Yao's presidential suite was always disturbed by visitors, and for three days, he was busy communicating with the masters of the French art world.

Through face-to-face communication, Xiao Yao's profound attainments in art and distinctive personal style have conquered almost all the artists who come to communicate with him, even if there are differences in concepts, but those are only some small details, and do not affect the amazement and appreciation of Western artists for Xiao Yao.

Through face-to-face communication in the past few days, Xiao Yao's reputation in the Western art world has become even louder. The art world and critics no longer only know him about his works, but also his thoughts and remarks and his perception of art, which have left a deep impression on all the artists who met him.

The Bali Academy of Fine Arts once again handed him an olive branch, hoping that he would accept the invitation of a visiting professor, but it was a great pity that Xiao Yao still refused, and even refused the opportunity to give a lecture at the Bali Academy of Fine Arts.

He didn't come to Paris for artistic exchanges, but to the Louvre to select treasures, which was his only purpose.

The Louvre's inventory collection is so great that it can be said that it is piled up, and if he identifies and selects one by one, even if he is given three or two years, he will not be able to choose them all.

Faced with a large number of inventory collections, he did not hesitate to use his mental power to select.