Not only the calligraphy and paintings of modern celebrities that the old man gave to Ye Tian, but also the "Landscape Game" by Wen Zhengming that Feng Kuang received was gone. It seems... these people are still elegant thieves.
"Xiaotian, you and Fengzi stay here and don't go anywhere. I'll report the crime..."
In this situation, Ye Dongping could only hope in the public security department. After giving Ye Tian a few instructions, he hurried out the door.
"Dad, Dad, don't leave, I know who it is..."
Ye Tian followed and shouted twice, but the anxious Ye Dongping didn't hear it. He was only thinking about how to get those calligraphy and paintings back as soon as possible.
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The Xicheng Police Station was not far from the acquisition station. Seven or eight minutes later, Ye Dongping came to the door of the police station out of breath, but was stopped by the old man who opened the door.
The gatekeeper was a bit deaf. Ye Dongping talked to him for a long time, but he didn't understand. He couldn't help but became anxious and shouted: "Uncle, I'm here to report a crime. My house was robbed and the value was lost."
Something worth tens of thousands..."
"Tens of thousands? Young man, just brag. I have lived so long and I have never seen tens of thousands..." The old man curled his lips, but did not stop Ye Dongping anymore and pointed out everything to him.
long office.
"Comrade, are you right? What kind of calligraphy and painting can be worth tens of thousands of dollars?"
The director's name is Xu Fujie. He is in his early forties and is a very kind person. However, when he heard Ye Dongping talk about the value of the lost items, his expression was exactly the same as that of the old man guarding the door, almost like a father-in-law.
"Director Xu, do I dare to talk nonsense about this? There are more than 20 calligraphy and paintings in those two boxes, all by famous painters in the late Qing Dynasty and modern times, and one is a work by Wen Zhengming of the Ming Dynasty.
It’s still cheap at tens of thousands of yuan…”
Seeing that Director Xu didn't believe him, Ye Dongping couldn't help but feel a little anxious. Although the old Taoist was Ye Tian's master, he would have no shame in seeing Li Shanyuan again if he threw away something that others had treasured for decades.
"Comrade Ye, don't worry. I don't understand what you're talking about, but even the great leader's paintings only cost a few dollars each. Are the things you mentioned so valuable?"
Xu Fujie was transferred back from the army and had only been working in the local area for a few years. At that time, most of the people promoted to the army came from rural areas. As long as they had excellent ideological and military qualities, there were no cultural requirements.
Director Xu was illiterate before he joined the army. He only learned culture unexpectedly when he was in the army. Although he can barely read newspapers now, he has never heard of the painting master Ye Dongping mentioned.
In his opinion, Ye Dongping's so-called celebrity calligraphy and paintings are of the same nature as those calendar New Year pictures in recent years. This person exaggerated, but in fact he just wanted to pay attention to them.
Although government workers in this era work hard and without complaint, and there are very few cases of corruption, but to be honest, their professional skills are really not good. Director Xu also condenses this.
Characteristics and epitome of the times.
Ye Dongping insisted on his point of view, but Director Xu did not believe it. For a while, the two of them were in a stalemate, and neither could convince the other.
After all, Director Xu worked in public security and was very experienced in finding breakthroughs. After thinking for a while, he said: "Comrade Xiaoye, since you said these calligraphy and paintings are worth so much money, let me ask you, what are these things of yours?"
Where did it come from?"
"This this……"
Ye Dongping was really taken aback when he was asked. This matter is not easy to explain. If the truth is told, then the old Taoist on the mountain will be involved. The police station asked for confirmation again. If it wasted time, I am afraid those paintings would have been gone.
Know where to go.
Seeing Ye Dongping hesitating, Director Xu became even more proud and said: "You look like a cultured person, but why do you do things with so many worries? Speaking of people losing things at home, we
Can you ignore it? You have to lie about the amount of lost items..."
"Hey, Director Xu, I didn't lie, everything I said is true..."
Ye Dongping couldn't laugh or cry when he heard that he had been criticized like this. Just when he was about to defend himself, an idea suddenly flashed in his mind and he quickly said: "Director Xu, let me tell the truth. These calligraphy and painting cultural relics are all acquired by the owner."
Owned by Mr. Liao Haode, the investor of the website..."
"Liao Haode, who is he? Why didn't you report the matter yourself if you lost something?" Director Xu asked a little strangely.
"Mr. Liao is a Chinese American. He came back to visit relatives some time ago, and now he has returned to the United States..."
Ye Dongping was also forced to do nothing. If he did not borrow the big name of Liao Haode, I am afraid that Director Xu in front of him would not take this matter seriously.
“Chinese American?!”
Xu Fujie, who was holding the teapot and preparing to drink water, was stunned when he heard this. He put down the teapot and asked, "Are these calligraphy and paintings by the Chinese American?"
"Yes, that's right. He left it at the acquisition station for me to keep, but now it's lost..."
Now that he has made a start, Ye Dongping can only hold on. The consequences of deceiving the government are very serious. Fortunately, Liao Haode has returned to the United States. Even if he wants to confirm it, it is unrealistic under the current situation.
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"This...please tell me the name of the lost item in detail. Hey, don't say it. Just write it down. Well, write it all here, yes, right here..."
When he heard that the things were from Chinese Americans, Xu Fujie's attitude immediately changed. It's not that he worships foreigners, but because since the reform and opening up, the country has attached great importance to the introduction of foreign investment.
For those overseas Chinese who went abroad for various reasons in various historical periods, the country has also provided many policies to attract them to return to the country to start businesses and promote domestic economic development.
Therefore, during this period, there was a wave of overseas Chinese craze in China. Among other things, there was an overseas Chinese store in this small county town, which stocked all kinds of imported goods, from toys to electrical appliances.
But if you buy it with the Great Unity, I'm sorry... we don't sell it. You can only use the overseas Chinese coupons issued by the state. This shows how much the country valued the returned overseas Chinese at that time.
So after hearing that these calligraphy and paintings belonged to returned overseas Chinese, Director Xu's attitude immediately changed 180 degrees, because he knew that if this matter was not handled well, it might lead to political consequences.
influence.
Seeing that Ye Dongping had written all the lost items on the paper, Director Xu stood up and said: "Comrade Xiao Ye, let's do this. The notes are all ready. Deputy Director Liu, the most experienced veteran investigator in our police station,
The commander will go back with you to survey the site. If you have any requirements, tell him..."
The fact that he did not go to the scene in person did not mean that Director Xu did not pay attention to this matter. On the contrary, he paid too much attention to it and had to report it to his superiors as soon as possible.
