Chapter 1997: Back to Beijing
Things are basically taken care of here in New York, and it's time to leave for China to reunite with your family and spend a warm and happy Spring Festival.
At noon, New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
On a private jet runway, Ye Tian sent Betty and her husband's family, Matthew and Evelyn, and Logan, who had completed the security check, to his Bombardier Global Express 8000.
The reason why Matthew's family went to Beijing was, of course, to attend Ye Tian and Betty's Chinese wedding, and by the way, they also recognized Ye Tian and Betty's home in Beijing, and then toured.
When everyone boarded the private plane and sat down in their seats, Ye Tian immediately smiled and said:
"Matthew, Evelyn, you go first, fly directly to Beijing, this private jet is a little faster, after arriving in Beijing, my parents will go to the capital airport to meet you.
In a few hours, I will depart on an Air China chartered flight with those top Chinese antiques and artworks, which is estimated to arrive nearly ten hours later than you, and we will see you in Beijing."
"Okay, Steven, we'll see you in Beijing"
Matthew smiled and nodded in response, not saying anything more.
As soon as his words fell, Evelyn immediately continued:
"Steven, if only you flew to Beijing on this private jet with us, wouldn't it be okay for David and Jason to escort those Chinese antique artworks?"
"Evelyn, I'm afraid this won't work, David and Jason are of course fine with escorting those top Chinese antiques, but when they go through JFK Customs, there are some things that still require me to be present.
I want to leave the U.S. with so many priceless top antique artworks, and I must be inspected by the FBI Art Crime Team, David, they are not professionals, I'm afraid they can't handle those guys.
At this time, I don't want to have any unexpected circumstances and be forced to stay in New York, in which case, many things will be delayed, even my Chinese wedding with Betty."
Ye Tian said with a smile and explained the reason.
"I see, then follow your arrangement, I hope everything goes well"
Evelyn nodded in response, as did Matthew and Logan.
Next, Ye Tian said a few more words to Betty and hugged her before leaving the private jet, and then left the private jet runway and stood next to the runway.
Soon, the Bombardier Global Express 8000's engine was roaring and slowly gliding along the runway as it got faster and faster.
After taxiing forward for a few hundred meters, the sleek and graceful private jet took off into the air, rushing into the sky like an arrow, heading straight north.
Seeing this private plane take off and fly out of sight all the time, Ye Tian retracted his gaze, and then said to Matisse beside him:
"Let's go, let's go to the airport terminal, those old friends from the FBI Art Crime Team should have arrived"
With that, he walked to the airport shuttle bus parked on the side, and Matisse and the others immediately followed.
Ten minutes later, the two of them had entered a VIP room in the JFK airport terminal, and joined David and Jason, who were waiting there.
In addition, old friends from the FBI's Art Crime Team, several antique art experts, and several senior officials from JFK Airport Customs have also arrived here.
After everyone met, they naturally greeted each other politely, and then got to the point.
"Steven, take us to see the antique artworks that you are going to ship to Beijing, this is our job, I believe you can understand, and please cooperate.
There are so many top-quality antique artworks in your hands, and many of them are top-notch artworks that are restricted from leaving the country, so we have to check it, it's a routine"
Joey said with a serious expression, looking businesslike.
Ye Tian nodded lightly, then said with a smile:
"Although I don't think it's necessary at all, it's a waste of time, but I'm still cooperating with you and understanding that, as you just said, Joey, it's good for you and me.
Most of the Chinese antiques and rare books that I am going to ship to Beijing this time are from the Metropolitan Museum, and some of the Chinese antiques that I have received before.
All these Chinese antiques and rare books, there is no problem with the provenance, it is completely legal, and there are transaction contracts that can withstand the inspection of any law enforcement agency, including you.
Yes, there are a lot of priceless antique artworks, but they are not restricted from leaving the country, so I applied for a leave permit from the cultural relics department just in case.
Gentlemen, please come with me, the Chinese antiques and rare books that are ready to be shipped to Beijing have arrived at JFK Airport and are now in a conference room, welcome to check."
As he spoke, Ye Tian made a gesture of please, and then led everyone towards the door of the VIP room.
On the way, Joey whispered with emotion:
"Steven, you're so thoughtful, you're so invulnerable, it looks like we're never going to get your hands on it!"
"That's great, we can continue to be friends, we don't have to go to the opposite side of each other, or even become enemies, that kind of result, I believe you and I don't want to see"
Ye Tian chuckled and whispered, his tone was very relaxed.
But hearing these words in Joey's ears made him tremble all over, and his back was cold, and he secretly shuddered.
Walking on the opposite side of Steven and becoming his enemy, the consequences are unimaginable, and it is definitely a nightmare that you will never wake up from!
The unlucky guys who were killed by Steven and his men before are bloody lessons from the past, and they must be taken as warnings!
It didn't take long for Ye Tian and his party to enter the office area of the airport terminal and come to the door of a large conference room with high security.
Guarding this large conference room were Ye Tian's armed security personnel, as well as many airport security guards and police.
Seeing Ye Tian and them coming, Walker and Peter, who were usually standing on both sides of the door of the conference room, immediately opened the door of the conference room and let Ye Tian and them enter.
As soon as you enter this conference room, you will be presented with dozens or hundreds of portable safes of all sizes placed on the conference table and floor.
Of course, there are also a few armed security personnel led by Cole, as well as seven or eight employees of the Brave Exploration Company.
Seeing the situation in this large conference room, those guys from the FBI Art Crime Team, as well as those antique art experts, were secretly frightened!
Steven, a greedy guy, couldn't have looted the Met's collection of high-quality Chinese antiques? That's too much!
Just when Joey and these guys were shocked and dumbfounded, Ye Tianqing's voice suddenly came from the side.
"Gentlemen, these portable safes contain Chinese antiques and rare books that I am going to ship to Beijing, you can start inspecting, please be careful."
"Understand, Steven, we are also half professionals, we know the relevant knowledge, and we will never damage these valuable Chinese antique artworks"
Joey, who came to his senses, nodded in response, his eyes full of envy.
Next, these guys started their work and began to inspect the Chinese antique artworks contained in each portable safe, and Ye Tian accompanied these guys to introduce them.
It was David and his team of lawyers who were in charge of on-site supervision, which invisibly brought a lot of pressure to those guys, making Joey dare not play any tricks.
The examination took a long time, but there was no doubt about it.
All these Chinese antiques to be shipped to Beijing, no matter how valuable or rare, the origin of each antique artwork is very clear, well-documented, and there is nothing wrong with it.
The examination lasted more than three hours before it was over.
The FBI Art Crime Team found no problems and could only leave in a huff, and the Kennedy Airport Customs could only let this batch of valuable antique artworks clear customs.
Soon, the time was five o'clock in the afternoon.
Ye Tian and the others took an Air China chartered flight, loaded with top Chinese antiques and rare books of great value, took off from the runway of JFK Airport and flew straight to Beijing!