Shenhao started as a military training anchor

After arriving in Moscow and meeting with Putin, Holliday went directly to the Kremlin, chatted for a while, and then had dinner at the Presidential Palace.

After dinner, Putin said, "Huo, I'm deeply sorry that I didn't have time to introduce you to Moscow and our history and culture last time."

Then he took Holly into the presidential motorcade and headed to the Moscow Museum.

Holly thought that the trip arranged by Putin was just a routine procedure, taking him to visit museums and exchange history and culture.

But after he finished visiting the Russian exhibition area and walked into the international exhibition area, he was instantly attracted by two Chinese national treasures.

One is the only double-headed Buddha statue unearthed in the world.

There are only a few records of two-headed Buddhas in historical books, Buddhist scriptures, murals and other media.

Before the excavation of this two-headed Buddha statue from Heishui City in Western Xia, the general public had always believed that the two-headed Buddha did not exist in the world.

In Buddhist culture, this two-headed Buddha statue is a rare treasure.

Because of its modern history of humiliation, it flowed into Russia.

Another cultural relic that can also be called a national treasure is a pair of Tang Dynasty clay guardian beasts unearthed from the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, which are the epitome of Tang Dynasty sculptures.

Holly stood in front of the two artifacts, his face solemn, and fell into deep thought.

This was not the first time he had seen the two national treasures.

Originally, these two national treasures were stored in the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.

The Oriental Palace Museum houses more than 20,000 Chinese cultural relics that were lost overseas.

In terms of scale and value, it is in no way inferior to the British Museum.

That’s why there is a saying that “No Chinese can walk out of the East Palace Museum with a smile”.

It was as if the entire modern history was emerging before my eyes.

Putin's eldest daughter Maria saw Holly's expression and knew what he was thinking. She said gently, "Mr. Huo, my father specially transferred these two cultural relics from the East Palace Museum."

Holly nodded, not understanding Putin's intention, but still expressed his feelings, "Mr. President, this is the third time I have seen the two-headed Buddha statue and the clay guardian beast.

At this moment, my heart is very heavy.”

Putin smiled and told Holly, "Mr. Holly, I have good news for you. After the World Friendship Games, we will return these two cultural relics."

Holly's eyes widened instantly.

Find it unbelievable.

Looking back at Maria, Maria smiled gently, "Mr. Huo, I promised you that when you come to Moscow again, I will give you a precious gift."

Holly was very excited, "Maria, you surprised me so much, thank you."

He guessed that the suggestion to return the cultural relics was made by Maria.

But the final decision still lies with Putin.

Putin's final decision may have been partly due to Holly's sponsorship of the World Friendship Games in Russia and his investment in Russia.

The most important reason should be at the diplomatic level.

The situation Russia is facing now requires a strong and reliable friend in the international community.

Cultural relic diplomacy is not uncommon.

As our country's national strength grows, many countries have returned important cultural relics belonging to China.

It’s just that the two cultural relics that Russia is going to return this time are more valuable.

More valuable.

Pu Jin said: "Mr. Huo, I know you have made great contributions to the protection of cultural relics in your country.

When Maria told me these things, I was moved by your feelings.

So this time we solemnly invite you to serve as the cultural ambassador of the two countries, and you will send two cultural relics back to China."

The fact that Holly spent a huge sum of money to beat Europe's top collector to buy the national treasure at Bonhams auction house in the UK had a huge impact.

Directly at the auction house, those European collectors with various titles are unable to hold their heads up.

It can be said that he became famous in the global collection community.

When everyone was amazed at Holly's financial resources, Holly returned to his country and donated it directly to the National Museum.

He earned the reputation of being the "Guardian of National Treasures".

In recent years, he has been doing public welfare work to bring back cultural relics from overseas.

He brought back hundreds of priceless cultural relics, some of which he bought from overseas auction houses and some of which were gifts from important politicians in some countries.

Holly also promised that when he passed away, the private museum under his private estate would be donated to the country.

His idea is actually very simple. As a Chinese, now that he has the ability to do this, why not do it?

Of course, he also enjoyed the fame and reputation that came with doing these things.

He felt honored that Putin invited him to be the ambassador of cultural exchange between the two countries and to escort two rare national treasures back to his country.

He deserves this status.

Hollido asked, "Mr. President, have the high-level officials of both sides communicated well?"

Putin smiled and nodded, "Mr. Huo, thank you for your hard work."

"Mr. President, this burden falls on me, and I have no choice but to shoulder it," Hawley said righteously.

Putin shook hands with Holly again and said, "Mr. Holly, I'm sorry that I can only spare one afternoon to accompany you.

Maria will be at your service in all your activities during your stay in Moscow."

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. President," Hawley said goodbye to Putin with a smile.

It's the highest courtesy that he can take out an afternoon to receive you alone.

In the next few days, dignitaries from various countries who will participate in the opening ceremony of the World Friendship Games will arrive one after another, and Putin will also receive them.

A team of bodyguards was left to accompany Holly and Maria.

Holly and Maria looked at each other.

A smile appeared on everyone's face.

We told each other we missed each other via email, but became reserved when we met.

"I know a very good Western restaurant. Mr. Huo, do you have time?" Maria invited.

"Do I look like a busy person to you now?", Holly joked.

Maria was amused and nodded, "OK, now it's our private space."

The two got into the car, and there were still three security cars following them.

Arriving at the restaurant, we went straight to the private room upstairs.

Holly walked into the private room, smiled, and recognized the cellist in the room at a glance.

Principal cellist of the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra.

"I still remember the night when we listened to the outdoor symphony in Jiangcheng. It was the happiest moment of my life," Maria said.

"No one?"

"No doubt about it," Maria affirmed.

Holly felt a little sympathetic towards her. She had been hidden by her father for many years and had not dared to show up. As soon as she showed up, she took over the pharmaceutical group and engaged in various economic activities. She had no private life space.

He is the only opposite-sex friend who has entered Maria's heart.

Holly smiled and said, "I'm honored."

Maria smiled and invited, "Mr. Huo, please."

"Ms. Maria, please."

The two sat down.

The cellist smiled, saluted, and began to play.

This song is so familiar, "The Hawthorn Tree".

It is a well-known Russian love song. It was introduced to China in the 1950s and has been widely circulated in the country.

Holly joked while eating: "A woman like Miss Maria also yearns for love?"

Maria laughed along, "In Mr. Huo's eyes, am I any different from other women?"

"You have a different temperament," Holly complimented, "You are the only woman I have ever met who I don't want to describe as beautiful."

Maria raised her glass and said, "Mr. Huo, are you praising me?"

Holly followed suit and raised his glass: "Of course, in front of you, beautiful is the most superficial word to express it.

You should be the blue ice of Lake Baikal in winter, unique, deep, mysterious and charming. " (End of this chapter)