Li Du didn't know Audubon very well, and he was indeed ignorant, which proved that if he wanted to work in the warehousing and auction industry, he had to continue to expand his knowledge.

Audubon is extremely famous in the United States. When he was alive, he was considered a great bird museum painter. After his death, he had a greater influence and even his name became a symbol of the cause of animal protection.

The Audubon Association was founded in 1886. It is an organization with a history of more than 120 years. It is mainly responsible for leading generations of Americans to love nature. Since its inception, it has been one of the largest private environmental protection organizations in the United States.

However, this sounds a bit ironic. Audubon's paintings were made into specimens by hunting a large number of birds. He did not have the concept of environmental protection and protection of birds at that time, because of his hobbies and popularization of ornithology knowledge.

As a result, he has now become the founder of protecting animals, birds and the environment. I wonder if the birds who died under him would curse in the underworld.

Li Du can't care about this, he has to entertain Bravo Thompsey and his group. The Audubon Association is very famous and energetic in the United States.

Bravo is a gentle and gentle person. After meeting Li Du, both sides exchanged greetings.

He is very polite to Li Du and takes good care of Li Du's feelings when speaking and acting. The reason is that he was introduced by Cole, and he roughly understands Li Du's identity.

Li Du suddenly realized that he had sold this book this time. After he got "Birds of America", he hung on his Twitter and fae-book. It was estimated that when Cole saw it, he helped him contact the customer.

"Can we read this book first?" Bravo asked.

Li Du nodded: "Of course this is OK."

This book is very big, and the birds in the painting are one to one ratio.

On the first drawing paper are three fat birds with yellow and white patterns on their bodies. Bravo saw it and said, "This is a grassland hazel rooster. The two are fighting must be roosters. Hiding behind, this is just a hen. The two roosters are fighting for territory and hens."

Turning on another page, the drawing above is even more colorful and complex. There is a bird's nest on a tree with four eggs inside. There are four birds next to it either stand on the treetops or fly into the air. On a branch, there is a big snake with white belly and black scales.

"This is the nest and eggs of the brown bell-bent mocking bird. They are the most maternal birds. This snake wants to eat the eggs, and they don't hesitate to fight with the snake."

In this way, the five people gathered at the desk, flipped through the book and started reading it, discussing it while reading it.

Turn the book over, and on the cover of the back are two birds staying together. One feather is blue-blue and the other is purple-red, with red eyes and a golden beak, which is very beautiful.

Seeing this picture, the five people exclaimed:

"Oh, look here, this bird has not been found in its prototype yet. It seems to be an extinct bird of paradise?"

"Ha, this book describes it too clearly, and there is something wrong with the collections of other museums on this page."

"Yes, the back cover of the "American Birds" at the Smithsonian Museum was also worn out so much. This is the first time I have seen this bird so clearly."

"This should not be a species, right? Judging from the size and appearance, there has never been any real example of it."

"This is the value of "Birds of America". Man, Audubon will not draw birds he has never seen before. These beautiful birds must have existed, but unfortunately they should be extinct..."

Five people read the book for nearly an hour, and they carefully analyzed the patterns on each piece of paper. They didn't look like people from environmental protection organizations, but were more like ornithologists.

After the research, Bravo caressed the book carefully and sighed: "There are 85 species of birds in it, and there are 61 of them that have been extinct so far. Alas, it's such a pity."

Li Du said: "So we should jointly protect the environment. You are doing a good job now. We will guide everyone to cherish nature and love nature. This is the greatest cause of mankind."

Hearing him say this, Bravo smiled and said, "We are deeply honored to be able to receive your praise. It is our duty and I hope we can do better."

Another polite talk, and finally Sophie brought the coffee and they started talking about the book.

"Do you want to sell it?" Bravo asked. "Why don't you know what your expected price?"

Li Du winked at Hans, and Hans appeared in this regard.

Hans was in high spirits and listed the difference between the performance of the previous book "Birds of America" ​​at the auction and the quality of the two books, and then said confidently: "One Six million dollars, gentlemen, you are the consignees, this price is very reasonable, right? It is a fossil of our nature in the United States!"

Bravo's side showed their desire to buy this book, but they could not pay such a price, and they were willing to give up to 10 million US dollars.

From this we can see the strength of the Audubon organization. They are environmental protection organizations of public welfare nature, but they can spend at least ten million US dollars to buy a book!

However, considering that they have a history of 1230 years and have made a lot of investments in finance, plus donations from all over the country, the association will be able to understand that it will be rich.

Hans would never accept the price, but he made a guarantee that the book would be sold for more than 15 million.

Li Du did not expect this book to be sold for 15 million. The previous book could be sold for 11.5 million, mainly because it was the help of the international auction.

His expectation for this book is about one million dollars, and inflation and the book protection are better. He believes that it is okay to sell the price.

The two sides started a tug-of-war on prices, and Bravo and others were very decisive and refused to add more money to the price given 10 million US dollars.

Hans was like a dog gnawing on a stone. Although he was so smart, he had no choice.

But he was not in a hurry. At worst, the book would not be sold to the Audubon Society. Some museums were interested in it.

Li Du listened to the dispute between the two sides, and then he thought for a while, clapped his hands and said, "Everyone is quiet, guys, calm down first and listen to me."

Everyone stopped arguing and looked at him together.

Li Du continued: "Obviously, the Audubon Association's love for this book is obvious to all. We also know the value of this book. The price of 10 million is too low."

"It's better to do this. We all take a step back. We sell this book for 14 million..."

Upon hearing this, Bravo and others shook their heads together.

Li Du said: "The price is 14 million. When the transaction is completed, we donate 4 million US dollars to your association. How about it?"

The bosses of the Audubon Association were immediately moved. They got together to discuss it, and then Bravo came forward and smiled and said, "Mr. Li, thank you for your support for the global environmental protection cause."

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