Rebirth 81: Being forced into marriage by my sister’s best friend at the beginning

After quoting the price, Professor Li looked at Lin Ran with fanatical eyes again.

"Our museum doesn't have enough money right now, but can we pay it in installments?" Professor Li begged.

"Yes, Lao Li, I will advance my pension and I should be able to collect 30!" Director Dong said. As literati, they still have their own character.

They will never give up the cultural relics they like easily, nor will they deliberately default on other people's debts.

"Count mine in too."

It seems that they are determined to win Xi Jia Pan.

Ma Zhen on the side smiled helplessly. He finally knew the gap between himself and Lin Ran.

The other party is not just a matter of luck, but a person truly chosen by destiny.

Thinking that he was still yelling at Lin Ran just now, I felt a little ashamed.

"According to rumors, there are two Xijia Pans in total. I only have one in my hand now, so I have no idea of ​​selling it." Although Lin Ran admired them, he had no idea of ​​selling it.

I am going to find two Xijia plates and donate them to the National Palace Museum.

There may be traces of another piece on the Xijia plate, but it cannot be given away to others.

When they learned that they could not buy Xi Jiapan, they both showed regretful expressions at the same time.

Professor Li did not give up and continued to persuade: "We can buy it at a higher price than the market price..."

"This is not a matter of money. I have never thought about selling it." Lin Ran refused again.

Ma Zhen also stood up: "Director Dong, Professor Li, we are competing today. Thank you both for being referees. I promised you before that the loser will donate cultural relics to the museum. I will give you this bronze sword." You guys."

He acted generously and handed over the box.

If they had seen Xi Jia Pan, they would have been ecstatic.

But compared with Xijiapan, this cultural relic is somewhat insignificant.

Ma Zhen also saw their reluctance, smiled bitterly, and said to Lin Ran: "Mr. Chen, since I lost, should I tell you what I promised you here, or somewhere else?"

You actually want to tell Zhu Yawen’s secret here?

Lin Ran stopped him immediately and said: "Don't talk about it yet, I will deal with Xi Jiapan's matter first."

"Then I'll wait for you outside. Don't keep me waiting too long." Ma Zhen's attitude returned to an indifferent state again, as if he had no emotions.

When the two old men heard that Lin Ran was staying, they were overjoyed.

"Lao Dong, call your son quickly. Isn't he at the city hall? Ask him about the pension advance." Professor Li said excitedly.

"Okay!" Director Dong was about to pick up the phone, but Lin Ran interrupted them.

"I won't sell the Xijia Pan to you, not for any money." Lin Ran emphasized, "This is a first-class cultural relic of China. If it is placed here with you, can you guarantee its safety?"

Lin Ran raised his doubts.

The Stedelijk Museum looks a bit dilapidated from the outside, and their staff is sparse and cannot meet the basic requirements of a museum.

Although they have worked hard to maintain the cultural relics, as the number of young people who love history decreases, the cultural relics in the museum have not been updated, and the number of tourists is sparse, it is simply impossible for them to meet the collection requirements.

This was also the main reason for Lin Ran's refusal.

His words were so loud that Director Dong and Professor Li fell silent at the same time.

After thinking for a long time, Director Dong said: "Yes, our museum is indeed in decline, but we must maintain it according to the highest standards!"

"What is the highest requirement and how to maintain it?" Lin Ran asked.

They were at a loss for words again, in fact they couldn't even do the security work.

After a long silence, Director Dong told Lin Ran about the museum's dilemma.

In the port city, in addition to the support of the city hall, the museum's income can also be sponsored by businessmen.

Those who donate cultural relics to their museum are ordinary people who come to visit the museum spontaneously.

But the funds they can provide are very little. The museum can continue to be sustained because Ma Zhen actually sponsored a lot of money.

Lin Ran nodded secretly after listening to the museum's story.

"No wonder Wu Qingniu said that Ma Zhen is not a bad person. It seems that he still cares about this museum."

Judging from the behavior of the museum, the main reason for their decline was their refusal to change their name.

Because the other party's request was not only to change the name of the Royal Museum, but also to arrange for British staff to be managed at the top.

On the surface, they feel that their management level is backward, but in fact, they use high-level positions to supervise the cultural relics inside.

If there is something they want, they will definitely reduce their holdings and take it away at any cost.

This is also the current predicament of the Royal Museum. Every year, a batch of cultural relics are stolen from them. The exact whereabouts of them can be found with just one's toes.

Are things in museums so easy to steal?

There is no doubt about Director Dong's patriotism, and Lin Ran also remembered what he just said.

He also hopes to help the museum, but it is absolutely impossible for him to donate the Xijia Pan.

"I will help you find a way." Lin Ran said, took back the Xi Jia Pan, and ordered: "The fact that the Xi Jia Pan is in my hands must not be made public, you understand?"

The two nodded, but there was no color in their eyes.

Why don't they understand their predicament? They have no cultural relics, no sponsorship, and no money to buy cultural relics.

However, they can also understand that they are not willing to let the Xijia Pan fall into the hands of someone who has no ability to protect themselves. In contrast, as a member of the Chen family, as long as he does not take it out, the British businessman will take it. There was nothing he could do.

Weighing the pros and cons, it would be better to let him take it back.

Lin Ran took the plate back and said to the two of them: "I will help you communicate with sponsors, but the extent of cooperation depends on you."

Lin Ran walked out of the museum and saw Ma Zhen standing at the door of the car.

He held the pass in his hand, smiled at Lin Ran, and handed it to him.

After confirming, it was the pass he had lost, and he could finally return to the mainland.

Only five days left until expiration!

"What were you talking about inside just now?" Ma Zhen asked while driving, "We've been talking for so long."

"About the museum." Lin Ran looked out the window, remembered something, and asked, "You are helping the museum. Did you steal the cultural relics inside from Zhu Yawen's treasure house?"

Ma Zhen smiled.

Looking from the side, you can't tell whether it's a sneer or a mockery.

But there was a hint of helplessness in his tone.

"Maybe you are a smart man, but don't waste your time reporting me to Zhu Yawen. He knows about me." Ma Zhen sighed, "I will tell you the other condition of my promise to you now."