"I'm not going to get into the characteristics of the 'Yongle Encyclopedia', but I can assure you that, following expert appraisal, these two volumes are indeed the 'Yongle Encyclopedia', albeit without their covers."
At this point, Mikhainov curses the people in Andrew's home for mishandling such treasures. If he hadn't recognized the value of these books and saved them from Andrew's warehouse trash bin, they would likely have been discarded by now!
"You can put on gloves and take a closer look at these two books. They are ancient books written hundreds of years ago by the order of the emperors of China. Of course, you are more aware of their value than I am."
Mikhainov had initially wanted to show off his knowledge about the Yongle Encyclopedia, but quickly realized who these three men were, immediately shut his mouth and gestured for them to come and see for themselves.
