Ruilai seemed somewhat tempted when he heard those terms! But he knew very well that these Westerners' intentions were far from pure. Still, he had no real reason to refuse.
"Ruilai, we paid one million US dollars just so we could take a close look with our own eyes. Is it really not okay if we don't hold it in our hands?" Fei Charlie deliberately emphasized the one million US dollars, making it clear that they had paid a steep price.
After hearing that, Ruilai thought it made sense. These Western fellows had spent a million US dollars. If they were only allowed to glance at it from afar, they probably would not be happy either.
"So you only want to take a close look? No other requests?"
"Yes!"
"Fine! Since you want to look at it up close, we'll do it the way you just suggested." Ruilai agreed! His fingers gripped the jade artifact tightly. This thing would be worth five million US dollars later on, so how could he not be nervous? As for being robbed, he was not overly worried. He had dozens of subordinates, all carrying Firearms. He did not believe that, no matter how capable these Westerners were, they could make any other moves while surrounded by so many weapons.
If these Westerners really tried anything, he would not mind giving these fellows a bullet. He nodded at the subordinate beside him, signaling him to keep watch. The others noticed the gesture as well and quietly disengaged their gun safeties, placing their fingers on the triggers.
To see an item clearly, one naturally had to inspect it up close. This jade artifact was extremely important to Yam and the others. If they wanted to confirm it, they naturally needed a closer look. Otherwise, why would