As Nicholas Batu parked his car on the parking lot in front of the door, Ye Huang also stepped on the brakes, got out of the car, and Tuoba followed.
"Master Batu, I don't know if the second master is here. If he is, I think it would be better for me to go over and express my condolences. Ye is not talented and knows a little bit about Chinese massage, which may help him recover!"
Here, Ye Huang walked towards Nicolas Batu who was standing in front of the door waiting for him, and started talking about which pot he didn't want to open, his words were sincere, as if he really wanted to save him.
But his playful eyes and joking smile revealed that his words were just polite.
Naturally, Nicholas Batu would not take Ye Huang's words seriously, but being teased by Ye Huang word by word always made him feel like he was neither going up nor down.
He knew clearly that Ye Huang meant to disgust him, but he couldn't show his anger, otherwise he would fall into the other party's trap.
"Young Master Ye is so polite. It's better not to bother with this matter. My brother is used to being overbearing and is looking for an opportunity to talk properly. This beating of yours can actually make him calm down for a while. I've suffered a loss. You just know that not everyone can be offended, so there’s no harm in it!”
"Let's go inside first!"
Smiling, Nicolas Batu behaved very free and easy, waved his hand in a gesture of invitation, and immediately got out of the way.
Emperor Ye was not polite and treated himself as a distinguished guest. He nodded and walked in like a gentleman. Behind him, Tuoba looked at Emperor Ye's stern expression. He was amused but didn't know what to say.
After entering the hall, everyone took their seats.
"It's like this, Mr. Batu, Ye is an antique collector and a patriot. I believe you also know that a hundred years ago, our country, China, experienced a catastrophe and countless antiques and cultural relics were lost..."
Before Ye Huang finished speaking, Nicholas Batu took a sip of tea and smiled lightly.
"Young Master Ye came here to collect the collection of my Nicholas family, right? To be honest, my family does have a lot of antiques from China, but they were purchased from Christie's and other channels by my family elders and me at high prices. It was purchased, not stolen directly from your country of China!"
"Besides, with all due respect, even if there are items in my family that were plundered, do you think it's appropriate for you to come here?"
"Haha, I think Mr. Batu has misunderstood. I didn't mean to ask for it directly. I know very well that these things have now become personal items. The Chinese government has not officially asked for them. Naturally, I don't have the right. !”
"That's what Young Master Ye means!"
"I heard that there are some items in your family that Ye is interested in, so I came here to visit and wanted to ask if we can barter for them!"
"Oh, Mr. Ye is so elegant that he is willing to barter, but I don't know which artifacts from my Nicholas family Mr. Ye is interested in!"
Although he was somewhat skeptical about Ye Huang's words, Nicholas Batu still agreed with a smile.
Since the other party has not revealed his true purpose, he will naturally take advantage of it.
"I wonder if I have blue and white porcelain and some paintings from the Song and Yuan Dynasties!"
"I do have some blue and white porcelain and paintings from the Song and Yuan Dynasties at home, but they are all treasures. If Mr. Ye really wants to replace them, it will cost a lot of money!"
"Of course, the Nicholas family is not a small family. It is naturally impossible to collect some antiques and paintings that are not on the market. If you find something you like, I believe that the exchange terms given by Ye will not disappoint Young Master Batu!"
Taking the tea on the table, Ye Huang smelled it and immediately put it on the table.
"Why, it's not to your liking!"
Seeing Ye Huang take it off and put it back, Nicholas Batu asked with a slight frown.
"Oh, that's not true. I had a cold recently and I just took medicine. Drinking tea will neutralize the effect of the medicine. That's when I remembered it!"
"That's it, drink some juice!"
"Forget it, I'm not thirsty." After waving his hand, Ye Huang gave Tuoba, who was sitting next to him, a wink.
The latter did not touch the tea placed in front of him at all.
Naturally, Ye Huang's actions did not escape the attention of Nicholas Batu, who kept frowning and relaxed for a long time.
"In this case, Mr. Ye does what he wants. Mr. Ye also comes from everyone. I believe he has a lot of collections at home. Am I right?"
"It's just so-so. I've been living in Europe for a while, and I did find a few treasures, but they are all European paintings, which don't appeal to me very much!"
Shaking his head, Ye Huang looked very ashamed.
"Young Master Ye, you're welcome. As an Oriental, you are naturally more fascinated by Eastern culture. Western styles may not be what Mr. Ye is impressed by!"
"No way, it's just that some of my things are tainted with patriotic sentiments. I regard Western treasures as my treasures, but sometimes I have to reluctantly part with them!"
"Haha, that's true. When you think of getting something you dream of, you always have to lose something else you want!"
"Yes, in the past few years, Ye has given away a lot of good things in exchange for some of his favorite items. It seems like he is going to bleed again today!"
With an expression that showed he had suffered a great loss, Ye Huang said again.
"Master Batu, I wonder if it is convenient for me to show some of the collection to Ye, so that Ye can estimate what items he has to give away this time to meet the request!"
"Haha, Mr. Ye misunderstood. Although I appreciate Mr. Ye's patriotic sentiments, I still want to apologize. I do not have the authority to handle these items in the family. You may have run away in vain this time!"
As he spoke, Nicholas Batu narrowed his eyes slightly and looked directly at Emperor Ye with an indescribable smile, as if to see the change in Emperor Ye's expression.
"Is it true that you can't do any of these things? Mr. Batu, as the eldest son of the Nicholas family, it's impossible for you not to be able to control these foreign objects. As long as you agree, Ye's conditions will never let you suffer!"
Upon hearing what the other party said, Ye Huang was stunned for a moment, and then his face showed regret and helplessness, with a hint of something to say.
"I'm really sorry. My father never likes me exchanging things at home for other items. If you really want to find one or two pieces of blue and white porcelain or other paintings, I can introduce you to the senior management of Christie's. They have a lot of goods. !”
"I've looked at almost everything there, but it's not what I want. It seems like I'm really going to look elsewhere this time!"
Shaking his head, Ye Huang stood up regretfully and cupped his hands towards Nicholas Batu.
"I'm sorry for disturbing you in the middle of the night. I'm sorry about the second master's matter!"
"No, he asked for it himself. Master Ye, leave now!"
Seeing Ye Huang getting up to leave, Nicholas Batu was stunned this time.
