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So it turns out Tang Yue doesn't understand Russian. Dongfang Yi was actually quite pleased. If Tang Yue could speak Russian, she probably wouldn't have even noticed someone as insignificant as him, right?

He asked, "Can we leave now?"

Tang Yue silently recalled the words and their meaning. General Igorevich was not in a good mood at the moment; he had a premonition that this handover would not go smoothly.

But why wasn't it going smoothly? They had already reached Mosco. Wouldn't it be even more difficult for those who wanted to rob the goods to act once they entered the city? He couldn't understand it.

But the feeling of being watched along the way is absolutely true.

"Strengthen vigilance and never be careless before the goods are handed over to the other party."

"Yes, General. I will pass on the order."

Tang Yue looked at Dongfang Yi, who quickly recounted their conversation to her. Tang Yue was quite satisfied; indeed, having a translator made a difference.

She's now considering the possibility of taking him on a journey through Russia. But that's a different story, since they've already entered the city center.

"Where is this?" Tang Yue hadn't recognized the name of any city since entering Russia.

"This is Moscow."

General Igorevich led the convoy slowly into the city center, where a magnificent building came into view. The building was in typical Russian style, with tall stone pillars supporting heavy eaves, and walls constructed of massive stone blocks carved with exquisite patterns, exuding an ancient and solemn atmosphere in the afterglow of the setting sun.

In front of the building, a wide plaza is paved with stone slabs, with several sculptures standing among them, showcasing the history and glory of Russia.

"Is this a government office?" Tang Yue felt it didn't seem like it.

Dongfang Yi was very familiar with Moscow. "This is the office building behind Moscow's largest museum. Strange, why would this general come here?"

Tang Yue's eyes turned slightly cold. These old Russians really have no shame at all. What's the difference between this and sending cultural relics directly to their own museum?

The vehicle stopped, and the soldiers immediately disembarked and stood ready on both sides of the road. General Igorevich straightened his uniform, got out of the vehicle, looked up at the building in front of him, and walked in with steady steps.

Tang Yue and Dongfang Yi got out of the car. Tang Yue casually followed General Igorevich inside, while Dongfang Yi followed behind Tang Yue, too nervous to breathe.

"Hey Tang Yue, they won't find us, will they? Oh my god, let me tell you, the guns they're carrying are real, no exaggeration."

"Just do your job well." Tang Yue said as she walked inside, observing the interior design of the office building.

Upon entering, one is greeted by a spacious hall with an extremely high ceiling, and a huge crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, illuminating the entire hall as if it were daytime.

The floor was paved with expensive marble, so shiny it reflected the light. The walls around the hall were covered with huge oil paintings depicting scenes of war and heroic deeds in Russia.

At the far end of the hall, a high-ranking general in a magnificent military uniform stood waiting. General Igorevich strode forward, stood at attention, and saluted: "Comrade General Borisovich, I have been ordered to safely escort the artifacts here. Please receive them!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the soldiers behind him carried in boxes containing cultural relics one after another.

After General Borisovich formally returned the greeting, he nodded slightly, glanced at the boxes, and said in Russian, "General Igorevich, thank you for your hard work. The mission was well completed. These artifacts are related to the history and dignity of the country, and must be properly preserved."

General Igorevich quickly replied, "Yes, Comrade General Borisovich, I will certainly live up to your mission."

With Dongfang Yi constantly translating behind Tang Yue, Tang Yue heard them say that these cultural relics were related to the nation's history and dignity, and a cold smile appeared on her lips. How could they say such shameless things?

Sure enough, after being thieves for a long time, they start to think that everything belongs to them.

General Borisovich raised his hand and beckoned forward, and a large number of people poured out from all corners of the hall and upstairs. The soldiers were well armed, and there were also some Russians who looked quite old mixed in.

General Borisovich politely addressed the elderly man wearing glasses who was leading the group, saying, "Mr. Viktorovich, these artifacts are now in your possession. I hope you will describe their historical significance as soon as possible."

Our museum will be much more comprehensive.

"Please rest assured, General, we will do our best," Mr. Viktorovich replied solemnly.

Dongfang Yi was translating, and his voice was trembling slightly. Tang Yue didn't know what was causing his trembling, so during a handover, she asked, "What's making you so agitated?"

Dongfang Yi's eyes never left Mr. Viktorovich. "That's Mr. Viktorovich. He holds a very special position in Russia. I've heard he's a leading figure in the field of cultural relics. My goodness, I never expected to meet him here. I'm so lucky."

Tang Yue scoffed dismissively, but given their differing stances, she refrained from comment. However, she clearly remembered the faces of these cultural relics experts. She marked their locations, intending to visit their homes that evening.

"Tang Yue, shall we leave?" Dongfang Yi felt extremely unsafe. The place was completely surrounded by Russian soldiers, and he didn't know if he and Tang Yue had any chance of leaving.

Knowing that these things would soon be tidied up in this building, Tang Yue wasn't in a hurry. Letting them handle it would save the effort for the Chinese side.

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