Chapter 804: Restricted Departure

When Ye Tian and the others came, the guys in uniforms were Joey, the head of the fbi art crime team, and some of his subordinates. They are all old friends!

"Good morning, Joey, it's been a long time. How have you been? Looks good! You am radiant, are promoted?"

Two steps forward, Ye Tian greeted each other with a smile on his face.

"Steven, good morning, my life is okay, and my work is relatively smooth. It is indeed a step forward, but compared to you, a lucky guy, it's not worth mentioning!

Unexpectedly, you guy discovered the treasure of the Malaga's Princess shipwreck. I watched the live show on nbc TV. What a fortune is that!"

Joey shook hands with Ye Tian and said with envy.

The other guys behind him are the same, with envy in their eyes.

"Congratulations! Joey, it seems that you will soon become the Assistant Director of the Washington FBI General Administration. I look forward to hearing your good news again. I believe it will not be long."

As you know, I have always been lucky, and this time I explored the Caribbean Sea as well. I successfully found the treasure of the Malaga's Princess shipwreck and made a small fortune!"

"Is that a small fortune? It's a huge fortune worth hundreds of millions of dollars, OK? It can definitely make countless people go crazy, but it makes you such an understatement!"

Joey said angrily, his eyes flushed.

After a few small chats, Ye Tian greeted several other fbi art crime team agents and shook hands one by one.

Immediately afterwards, Joey cut to the topic.

"Steven, looking at your posture, it seems that you are leaving New York. Are you planning to return to China?"

"Yes! We are indeed going back to China. Isn't it the Spring Festival? I plan to go back to Beijing to celebrate the festival, and more importantly, reunite with my family and enjoy the warm affection.

Don't tell me that you came all the way from Washington to New York to see me off! If that is the case, then I would be so touched and flattered!"

Ye Tian nodded and explained a few words, then joked.

Of course, this is just a joke, not to be true.

He knew very well in his heart why this group of fbi guys came here, it is absolutely impossible to see him off, there must be another purpose.

As for the specific purpose of these guys, Ye Tian knew it well, and was mentally prepared!

Hearing Ye Tian's words, several fbi agents couldn't help showing a wry smile on their faces.

See him off, this cruel bastard? Don't be kidding, they can't wait for this bastard to get out of America early and never come back!

If so, this country will be much safer, and they don't have to worry about it all day long! Life will be definitely much better than it is now.

"You think too much, Steven, we have a lot of work to do. How can we have the time to come to New York to see you off? We are here for a reason!"

Joey said angrily, his expression a little helpless.

"It seems that I am passionate about myself. Let's talk about it. What is the purpose of your trip? Is it related to me? Hope is a good thing, not something disappointing."

Ye Tian shrugged, smiled and said, his expression was very relaxed.

"The reason why we came to New York is entirely because of you. Did you pick up a lot of antique art from the major vaults in Manhattan yesterday?

If I'm not wrong, are you planning to ship these antique artworks back to China? Are they in this armored escort vehicle?"

As he said, Joey pointed his finger at the armored escort behind Ye Tian with a serious expression.

He knew that those guys are here for this!

Sure enough, he really got it right.

Ye Tian murmured to himself, a playful smile flashed under his eyes.

After a short pause, he nodded and gave an affirmative answer.

"Yes, I did pick up dozens of antique works of art from major vaults in Manhattan, and they are all top-notch items. Each one is rare and even unique!

But what's the problem? These top antique artworks are my personal wealth. How to deal with it is my own business. It seems that I don't need the fbi art crime team to worry about me, right?"

Joey's expression became more serious, and he said solemnly:

"You are right, Steven, these antique works of art are your private property. You have the right to dispose of them and are protected by law. There is no doubt that we at fbi do not deny this.

But the situation of some antique works of art is quite special. For their whereabouts and disposal methods, our fbi art crime team must intervene. You happen to have such antique works of art in your hand.

For example, General Sherman's marching notes, which record a period of historical facts during the American Civil War, have very important historical research value and are absolutely not allowed to flow out of the United States!

You still have a few pieces of antique artworks that are restricted from leaving the country. After some investigation, we have listed a list of related antique artworks, which you can take a look at.

If this armored escort vehicle contains antique artworks on the list, I'm sorry. I'm afraid you can't leave New York for the time being. You can only fly to China a little later."

With that said, Joey took a document from a fbi agent next to him and handed it directly to Ye Tian for him to check it.

Ye Tian didn't say anything, he reached out and took the file and started browsing.

There is not much content on the file, except for a large part of nonsense at the beginning, it is the names of several antique artworks listed below.

There are a total of eight antique works of art in his hand that are restricted from leaving the country.

The notebook is very clear on the reasons for being restricted from leaving the country. It is related to the history of the American Civil War and has very important historical research value.

The second piece is a landscape painting by the famous American painter Whistler in the 19th century. The reason is also very clear. This is a painting by Whistler with the theme of his hometown scenery. It is very rare!

The next few works are also works by well-known American artists. They have a special meaning. If someone wants leave the country with them, he must obtain a special permission. In principle, no one are allowed to leave the country!

The last two are works by top European artists, a Monet's impressionist oil painting, and a Picasso's masterpiece of Cubism. They are the trophies that Ye Tian brought back from Boston!

The two paintings were restricted from leaving the country without specifying the reason.

Since such two top art works have appeared in New York, how could the Yankee let these two top famous paintings disappear under their eyes!

Without exception, the eight antique artworks that are restricted from leaving the country all come from European and American artists, or Western historical celebrities, and none of them are antique artworks from China.

After reading this document, Ye Tian put it together and handed it back to Joey. At the same time, he chuckled and said:

"Joy, don't worry, these eight antique artworks that are restricted from leaving the country are all in the United States. They are locked in safes in Manhattan's major vaults. They are very safe!

I didn't bring any of them. The antique artworks that I plan to take away this time are all antique artworks from China, including both porcelain and calligraphy and painting! And some other babies!

The place where these things should be most is China. Only people who live in that land can appreciate these antique artworks that originate from there, and can better appreciate the beauty contained in them!

As long as there is no antique artwork by Western artists, you can check it to see if what I said is true. Just be careful when checking!"

With that said, Ye Tian raised his hand and gestured towards the armed escort vehicle behind him.

"Okay, wait for those boxes containing antique artworks to be removed from the escort car and enter the security check channel. We will check with the airport staff."

Joey smiled and nodded, obviously relieved.

After that, everyone got busy and moved the boxes in the armored escort trucks one by one, and then carried them into the airport building together, and began customs clearance and security checks.

In less than half an hour, the security check was completely completed.

The fbi guys are very serious, and every box is opened and checked carefully, even Ye Tian and Betty, and the suitcases of the entourage have not been spared.

The result is self-evident, as Ye Tian said, there is no western antique art, let alone those things that are restricted from leaving the country.

After the check, Joey left the airport with a few of his men.

It can be seen that these guys have a somewhat regretful taste in their eyes.

Ten minutes later, Ye Tian and the others also left the building.

Under the leadership of the airport staff, they drove two bulletproof SUVs and armored escort vehicles straight to the hangar of Bombardier Global Express 8000!