Three hundred and twenty-eight. A wheat field where crows fly
"Lo and behold, golf is a very good sport." Jalanson waved his club: "Lahm, you should really play this sport more, it will give you something different." ”
"I'm not as successful as you are, and I don't have as much time as you do." Ram smiled bitterly: "Just yesterday, I learned that a company actually gave 90% of the jobs to foreigners, and 50% of them were actually a bunch of. Can you imagine that more than half of the people in a company are! Oh my God, it's incredible! So I have to do something about them and tell them that this is Hi New York, not those hillbilly farmsteads! ”
"Don't always make yourself so nervous, relax, my dear Ram." Jalanson walked to the ball: "Ram, you have to do something for me, go and help me get a famous painting, remember, it must be a real famous painting!" ”
Ram was a little curious: "What, are you suddenly interested in collecting famous paintings?" ”
"It's not me, it's that Colombian General Gabades." Jaranson paused: "You know, Colombia is very important to my business, and General Jabars is the key of the key. Last week, I visited the general, and he showed an interest in famous paintings. But there are very few real famous paintings on the market, and the asking price is an astronomical amount, so help me do this as soon as possible. ”
"Yes, sir." Ram said respectfully, "I happen to know a black market broker, and he has a lot of ideas. I think I'll be able to do it for you in a few days. ”
Jalanson was very satisfied, he only funded Ram on a whim, but what he didn't expect was that he would find such a powerful helper.
"Sir, have you finished your affairs in Xinan?" Ram asked casually.
"Yes, it went very well." A smile appeared on Jaranson's face: "The addition of that director will be a huge help to us, ah, you have done a great job in this matter, I think I should give you a huge reward." ”
"No, sir, you shouldn't have said that." Ram hurriedly said, "Everything I have is given to me by you. Whatever you want me to do is as it should be. It's just a pity. The killers who helped Deng Xiusheng find last time have not been contacted until now. ”
"It doesn't matter." Jia Lansen shook his head indifferently: "The situation in Xinan is very special, we have to firmly grasp Deng Xiusheng, and he will help us solve many troublesome things." And his biggest enemy is undoubtedly Ai Xiaohai. But Ai Xiaohai mysteriously disappeared for ten months. I have received reliable information. He's dead. The poor guy died in Kiyanbas. Although I still haven't understood what he was going to do in that place. But no matter what, Deng Xiusheng's opponent is gone, and he can do things for us even more desperately. ”
Ram knows it very well. For Jalanson, the market in Xinan and that country was too important for him, especially after Vincent's MG Group entered strongly.
Obviously, Vincent has found a strong helper, Ai Xiaohai, and Mr. Jalanson must also find a better helper. But to be honest, such a helper is not easy to find, so I can only retreat to find Deng Xiusheng.
But this Deng Xiusheng repeatedly hit a wall in the head-on confrontation with Ai Xiaohai, and even his own son died. Originally, even Jia Lansen didn't have much hope, but who would have thought that Ai Xiaohai would suddenly disappear at this time.
And according to very reliable information, Ai Xiaohai has died in the volcanic eruption in Kiyanbas.
God is helping Mr. Jaranson.
"Actually, even if the one named Ai Xiaohai is still alive, it doesn't matter." Jia Lansen said nonchalantly: "There are all kinds of weapons against a person, such as Ai Xiaohai, I admit that he is very strong, but he is not alone. He has friends and loved people, and these are his weaknesses when we have to go head-to-head with him. ”
"Yes, sir." Ram respectfully responded.
He had the impression that Mr. Garranson had always been a ruthless man, and anyone who tried to stand in his way would be ruthlessly eliminated by him. Ai Xiaohai died, but Ai Xiaohai should feel lucky, at least he didn't meet Mr. Jalanson alive......
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For Mr. Jaranson's request, Ram has always fulfilled it to the letter.
Paintings? He didn't know anything about famous paintings, but what was it? He has a bunch of guys who can help him out.
For more than a day, news has already come that someone is in a hurry to get rid of a famous painting.
Ram did not hesitate for a moment, and immediately arranged to meet at his home.
He remembered very well that he had seen a young, beautiful and charming blonde girl.
You know, they do a shady business, and it's rare to see such a beautiful girl in this industry.
Ram is not lustful, he is deeply in love with his hope Sani and the children, and he has never betrayed his wife.
So when the initial surprise passed, Ram quickly asked, "Natasha?" ”
"Yes, Natasha, Mr. Kinske introduced."
"So, did you bring what I wanted?"
Natasha smiled: "Mr. Ram, do you expect me to carry such a precious famous painting with me when we first met?" What if it's a trap? Even if I were willing to say yes, my client wouldn't. ”
Ram laughed too, and he just asked.
These black market brokers are very cautious. They take high commissions, and the vast majority of the business they handle is shady. But as long as there is profit to be made, they dare to do any business. From arms smuggling to disgraceful cultural relics.
Find them and you'll be able to get everything you want......
Ram took a sip of wine: "So, what can you offer me?" ”
NATASHA TOOK OUT THE IPAD THAT CAME WITH IT. He opened it and pointed to a painting: "Sir, Van Gogh's 'wheat field where crows fly'!" ”
Ram leaned in, but to be honest, he didn't see anything good about the painting.
Natasha elaborates: "As one of the greatest and most accomplished painters, this painting was painted by Van Gogh before his death, so it has a special significance. This side effect was created in July 1890 in Orwell, Vincent. William. Van Gogh created this painting at the time of his Orwell, during this period. Vincent. William. Van Gogh had always suspected that he would fall into a ditch with Dr. Gachet like a blind man. And Van Gogh on May 21, 1890. Under the arrangement of his brother Theo, he moved to Orwell on the banks of the Vaz River, and hired a doctor named Gachet to take care of him. At this time, his condition was somewhat better. The doctor also loves painting, so the two have always been in harmony.
But life in Orville was ostensibly peaceful. But in the heart of Van Gogh. He was terrified by a variety of complex emotional and mental ailments. Helpless. But he still had the urge to paint, Vincent. William. Van Gogh's heart was not completely hopeless, he still had hope. The strong sunshine of the south is in the middle of the painter's feelings. He's still exploring, albeit to perfection in his use of line and color. It can be assured that his mind is clear. It was not until July 27 that he relapsed, shot himself, and stopped breathing at about 1 a.m. on the 29th, under the protection of Theo and Gachet. ”
Ram didn't have much interest in art, he certainly knew about Van Gogh, but he didn't know much about it, just as he didn't know anything about the preciousness of the painting. But he patiently listened to the beautiful Natasha speak:
"Sir, please take a closer look, the composition of 'Wheat Field with Crows Flying' is a wide wheat field with three forks in the road. There is almost no central point of view in the painting, and the scattered crows make the picture even more expansive. Van Gogh uses the three primary colors and green to present a simple and concise image, with his unique golden yellow that people are familiar with, but it is full of uneasiness and gloomy, the dark clouds of the heavy blue sky, the golden wheat field is so heavy that people are breathless, the air seems to be frozen, the crows on the painting are just some flying lines composed of thick black lines, low pressure on a large area of orange-yellow wheat field, which increases the sense of oppression, resistance and unease. The picture is extremely turbulent, the green path in the yellow wheat field into the distance, which adds to the unease and excitement, the picture is covered with dense short, stiff thick brushstrokes, it does not symbolize any object, only a sense of tremor, Vincent. William. Van Gogh tried to express what he called 'sadness and extreme loneliness', so the painting was seen as a precursor to Van Gogh's suicide. ”
Ram nodded.
Natasha continued: "The painting was originally in the collection of a wealthy Swiss man, but in 1982 the rich man went bankrupt and the painting was put up for auction. After a few twists and turns, it finally ended up in the hands of my employer. ”
"I suppose your employer didn't have a glamorous way of getting this picture?" Ram laughed: "That's why he had to use other ways to make a move." ”
"That's my employer's privacy, and as an agent, I would never ask about my employer's privacy." Natasha said, "Sir, my introduction is over, so are you interested in this painting?" ”
Ram stood up and looked at the "wheat field where crows flocked": "I was really interested in this painting. So, please make an offer, beautiful Miss Agent. ”
"It's priceless, and the 'wheat field where crows fly' hasn't been seen on the auction market since 1982." Natasha was prepared: "But we have a lot of reference prices. In May 1990, Christie in New York auctioned Van Gogh's "Dr. Gachet" for $82.5 million, Van Gogh's "Iris" sold for $53.9 million in 1991, and "Cypress in the Rye" was sold by American media tycoon Walter Bush in 1993. Annanberg bought it for $57 million; 'Self-Portrait with Ears' is said to have been collected by the family of the Greek ship kings Niatos, and 'Self-Portrait Without a Beard' sold for $71.8 million in 1998. ”
At this point, Natasha paused slightly: "The 'wheat field where crows fly', which represents the harbinger of Van Gogh's suicide, is more meaningful than other paintings, so my employer thinks $80 million is an acceptable price." ”
$80 million? Ram never imagined that a painting would sell for such a price. God, you can't even dream of making this money. Of course. He knew better that Mr. Jalanson would never offer this price.
But he had a way, and he had a way to get his hands on the painting.
"$80 million, I want it." Ram smiled, "Tomorrow night, I'll give you the address where you meet." Of course, I don't want to be deceived, and if I find out that you and your employer are bringing a fake, I think you should know what to expect. ”
"I will, sir, then tomorrow I will wait for your call. My employer will show up at your place on time with the 'wheat field where the crows are flying'. ”
Natasha is gone. Ram made a few phone calls and made full arrangements for tomorrow. Then he dialed Jaranson's phone again: "I've got the painting you wanted, 'Wheat Field with Crows Flying.'" Oh sir. I can't believe you know this painting so well...... The other party quoted $80 million...... Yes. I also think the price is too high...... So how much are you prepared to give? $20 million? Good. Sir, I will try my best to get the other party to accept the price ......"
He hung up the phone and saw his beloved wife, Sani, coming: "Honey. What about the kids? ”
"The kids are asleep." Sani sat down beside him: "Ram, is this really good?" ”
"What do you mean?"
Sani looked worried: "Ram, you know what, I'm worried about you. I know you're fighting for the power New Yorkers deserve as much as you can, but there are some things that I think you've overdone. Of course I know you have Mr. Jalanson to help you, but can he help you for the rest of your life? I don't want to see you standing in the courtroom again. Ram, the other party offered 80 million, if Mr. Jalanson is not satisfied, he can not buy it at all, why use this almost snatching method? ”
Ram put his arm around Sani's shoulders: "Honey, I know it's worrying you, but you also have to know that Mr. Jalanson is my benefactor, and without him I wouldn't be where I am now, and I wouldn't know you, and I wouldn't have our lovely children." So whatever Mr. Jaranson asks me to do, I will not refuse. It's going to be okay, everything is going to be okay. ”
Sani knew that no matter how much she persuaded her, it would be useless, so she could only sigh deeply......
……
The appointed time has come.
Lam showed up early on with a few of his men and two experts in the appraisal of famous paintings in a dilapidated warehouse in New York City.
He wasn't worried at all, he did too much of this kind of thing.
Except for Mr. Jaranson, no one dares to go against Ram the "butcher"!
Natasha came on time, and she brought her employer as agreed.
"You can call me Luo." The employer was expressionless.
"I'm not interested in what your name is." Ram said indifferently: "I am more concerned about whether you have a painting belt or not." ”
"Of course." Luo took out the famous painting.
Ram handed the painting to the two experts and lit a cigarette: "Do you have a lot of famous paintings there?" ”
"Yes, a lot." Luo nodded: "If this deal goes well, I think we still have many opportunities to work together." ”
"Oh, no, no." Ram laughed, "I'm not interested in any famous paintings, just like the beautiful Miss Natasha, I was also entrusted to buy this painting." ”
"Oh? Who is your employer? ”
"Luo, just like the beautiful Miss Natasha, I can't tell you who my employer is."
They chatted there, and after more than an hour, two experts came over with excited expressions: "Mr. Ram, we never imagined that we would see the real Van Gogh's 'wheat field with crows' in our lifetimes. ”
This sentence alone confirms the authenticity of the painting.
"OK, then I think we can close the deal." Ram clapped his hands with satisfaction: "Give me your account number, $20 million, and I will send it to you immediately!" ”
"No, I think you're mistaken, Mr. Ram." Lowe was stunned: "We said the good price was $80 million. ”
"$20 million!" Ram repeated the number: "Mr. Lowe, I think you have to figure out one thing. $80 million is the price you offer, and $20 million is the price I set. This is my place, right? The price of my place must be determined by me. $20 million, not a dollar more. ”
Luo became angry: "No, I won't sell it, you are simply robbing!" ”
Ram smiled, very happily: "Oh my God, did you only know that I was robbing now?" Mr. Luo, I repeat, this is my territory, so everything has to be up to me, including the price I set. Of course, you can leave here without selling, but your painting must stay here. ”
His men pointed their guns at Lowe and his black market agent, Natasha.
Luo sighed helplessly: "I didn't expect you to use such a despicable way, you will be discredited, I swear you will be discredited." ”
Ram said quietly: "I care more about helping my employer save $60 million than discrediting!" ”
"Luo, our lives are more important than money." Natasha sighed as well.
"Look, your agent is much smarter than you!"
"Okay, here's my account." Lowe gave the enemy account, and it seemed that he cared about his life: "But I hope you won't even save $20 million, right?" ”
"No, no, I'll be happy to close this deal with you!" (To be continued......)