The Summer Palace Heist
THE HEIST Richard Rios caught the interest of an older Chinese invitee who was eyeing for the longest time the same ceramic piece Richard was interested in by only asking him if he thought the ceramic horse and rider belonged to the "Summer palace." The provenance of the piece was doubtful at best. The piece is said to have been uncovered from a French soldier's grave after an old tree toppled over ripping open the grave..... (Ming Rui) Shook his head but face his betrayed interest.. Richard introduced himself while picking up the piece without asking "And your name is?" Richard gently put the ceramic back upon the Blood red velvet covered pedestal as five burly men approached him from all sides... Backing away with hands in the air to indicate no trouble intended...He grabbed a champagne flute that was passing by... He looked at the guest whose face had turned ashen , shook his hand firmly but warmly... "I'm Ming Rui" he said as the c...