Years: Salted fish life since going to the countryside.

Chapter 1689 Floating
After returning to Miami, Han Li first bought a copy of the American Yellow Pages and quickly browsed through it to learn about the current situation of the auction house.

Well, although there are quite a few auction companies in the United States, most of them are not very influential and are small local companies with little reputation or strength.

Sotheby's and Christie's, the world's most influential and well-known auction houses, were both founded by Englishmen.

Sotheby's entered the United States in the early 1960s and established a branch in New York.

(It seems that Sotheby's was acquired by a US real estate developer in 83.)
Christie's auction house entered the United States in the late 1970s, more than 20 years later than Sotheby's, and its branch was also located in New York.

These two auction houses practically monopolize over 85% of the auctions of valuable items and large assets in the United States.

As Han Li was flipping through the Yellow Pages, gunshots rang out again on the streets of Miami, and the white people in the coffee shop immediately began to curse and complain.

They said things are getting worse in Miami every day, and once they find work elsewhere, they won't stay here for even a second longer.

To be honest, Han Li wouldn't put himself in a dangerous situation unless absolutely necessary.

Han Li had already achieved his goal in coming to Miami, and since both auction companies were located in New York, he wanted to leave this damn place.

As for the shipwrecks in Florida waters that still have value to salvage, we'll have to come back and loot them later.

Aren't you afraid someone will discover and take it away?
First of all, finding a shipwreck on the seabed is not that simple; it's almost like finding a needle in a haystack.

Otherwise, the "Saving Treasure Company" that Han Li intercepted wouldn't have taken more than 30 years to find the "Lady Atorca".

Moreover, salvaging shipwrecks and searching for treasure are best done slowly and steadily.

This way, it won't attract too much attention or be targeted by those with ulterior motives, and it can still provide Hua·Shi Investment Company with a continuous and stable source of funding.

Imagine if Huashi Investment Company were to run out of money, face a significant funding gap, or be targeted by others, and suddenly receive a strong and "clean" injection of funds, it could absolutely turn the tide and achieve a miraculous comeback.

After the gunfire outside subsided, Han Li immediately got up, paid the bill, and hailed a taxi to the airport.

Han Li went to the airport and bought a ticket for the next flight to New York. When he boarded, the temperature was warm, around 20 degrees Celsius, but when he landed, it was already a bit cool, around 7 or 8 degrees Celsius.

Han Li once again chose to stay at the Peninsula Hotel upon his return to New York, opting for no other hotel.

The Peninsula Hotel is expensive for a reason; its decor, ambiance, and service make it a comfortable place to stay.

Another factor is the influence of the Peninsula Hotel. If Han Li negotiates with the auction company here, he can gain a lot of leverage when bargaining.

After checking in, Han Li didn't rush back to his room or contact Maeve Lawson. Instead, he sat in the lobby and flipped through the Yellow Pages of New York.

Han Li quickly found the phone number of a dock warehouse leasing company and called them using the phone at the front desk.

After agreeing on a time and place to meet with the other party over the phone, Han Li left the hotel and took a taxi to his destination.

Under the other party's guidance, Han Li selected a warehouse near the roadside, large enough to fit two or three Lady Atorca ships.

The lease term was one month. Han Li signed the lease agreement with the other party on the spot, paid the rent, and only took a taxi back to the Peninsula Hotel after receiving the keys. After returning to the hotel, Han Li took a shower, and while boiling water and making tea, he picked up the phone and called Sotheby's and Christie's auction houses respectively.

Han Li explained the current condition of the Lady Attoca wreckage to the two auction houses, as well as the approximate amount of gold, silver, and jewelry, and finally left his phone number at the Peninsula Hotel.

After hanging up the phone, Han Li picked up his teacup and took a sip, pondering the possible scenarios that might arise from this entrusted auction.

Although the two auction houses have not yet seen the actual items, this does not stop them from spreading the news to their own people and old clients.

Because of this, Han Li's phone call quickly generated a great deal of buzz in New York, London, Westminster, and other places.

Of course, this is also partly due to the fact that the Lady Attoca was too famous among foreigners in Western Europe.

The next day, after Han Li finished practicing his boxing and martial arts, and washed up, he returned from the restaurant downstairs not long after his meal. The two auction companies then called him.

The first to arrive were Sotheby's Auction House. Han Li did not give them any special treatment, refusing their request to inspect the goods immediately and making it clear that more people would be arriving later.

No sooner had Han Li finished speaking than people from the Jia Shi De Auction House arrived.

Sotheby's and Jasmine have always been rivals, whether in England or the United States.

Even if the employees of both sides didn't know each other, they had at least heard of each other, and the atmosphere in the guest room suddenly became tense.

However, Han Li ignored their veiled criticisms and, seeing that both sides had arrived, directly instructed them to go to the dock warehouse to inspect the goods.

Before the group got out of the car and walked towards the warehouse, Han Li took the wreckage of the Lady Atorca and more than forty tons of silver, gold and gems from the decomposition space and put them into the warehouse.

Next, the people from the two auction houses inspected and appraised the goods. Han Li just chatted with their manager while keeping an eye on them.

Although the quantity was large, the items were relatively simple, so the inspection process was quite quick, and the group finished inspecting the goods before lunch.

As Han Li locked the door and turned to leave, he once again stored the treasures into his decomposition space.

Although the authenticity of this treasure has now been confirmed, its quantity and value are too great.

Therefore, the managers of the two auction houses could not make the decision on their own; they needed to go back and consult with their superiors before deciding on the appropriate discounts for Han Li.

However, this did not stop the two auction house managers from trying to invite Han Li to dinner, but he politely declined.

After returning to the Peninsula Hotel, Han Li picked up the phone and called Maeve Lawson.

While Han Li was having dinner with Maeve Lawson, news of the wreckage of the Lady Atorca and the treasure it contained spread again in a certain area.

Those who are interested in it have already started making calls to raise funds.

Some people who wanted to use this to clear their name tried every means to contact the owners of Sotheby's and Jiasidi.

These people wanted to seize the treasure of the Madame Attoca from the seller before the auction house opened, then transform themselves into sellers and continue to hold the auction of the treasure, thereby laundering some shady money.
(End of this chapter)