Chapter 116: All National Treasures (Bonus Chapter 6/6 for Monthly Tickets)
"Crash! Bang!"
The garage's roller shutter door rose to the top, and the clattering sound startled the gray sparrows in the grass.
With two "whoosh" sounds, two black dots pierced through the branches, and a few caramel-colored leaves were fanned down and floated up the stone steps.
Wang Qizhi took out a duster to sweep the car. Ye Anning offered to help, but Wang Qizhi thought she was in the way and chased her away.
"They don't appreciate kindness!"
Ye Anning ran out of the garage, muttering to herself.
Shan Wangshu, wearing a dark trench coat, stood by the roadside with her brows slightly furrowed, as if she were preoccupied with something.
The image of Wang Qizhi, half-drunk, pacing around the living room like a donkey pushing a millstone when he got home yesterday afternoon flashed through my mind:
"Ha, the prince consort's golden silk crown?"
"A jeweled crown for princes and nobles?"
"You can't buy it even if you have money?"
After that, Shan Wangshu learned that Lin Sicheng had gotten another lucky break.
When Ye Anning returned, she learned even more: a golden crown and a pearl-embroidered official hat. The items weren't large, but they were rare and highly sought after.
Strangely, the three of them went together, and they all looked at the items together. But the leak was picked up by Lin Sicheng alone?
Why?
Because the two of them didn't know each other at all.
Even when Lin Sicheng stuffed the things into Wang Qizhi's arms, he didn't recognize them at first glance.
It gets tiresome to talk about it too much, but Shan Wangshu always felt that Lin Sicheng was several times better than those so-called "suitable" men that her second brother-in-law mentioned.
I just felt so worried for Ye Anning...
While pondering, she sighed again: "Where's Lin Sicheng? Hasn't he left yet?"
"I left early!" Ye Anning rested her chin on her hand. "Look!"
Shan Wangshu turned her head away.
Not far away, on the edge of the playground at the entrance of the entrepreneurship center, Lin Sicheng stood with his arms crossed and head down, as if deep in thought.
The girl stood beside him with a folder in her hand, flipping through it every now and then and saying a few words.
She has delicate features and stands tall and graceful.
Shan Wangshu frowned: "Li Zhen?"
Ye Anning nodded: "Li Zhen!"
Wang Qizhi had mentioned it twice, so Shan Wangshu knew the name. But she didn't know, "She's so beautiful?"
Wang Qizhi also said that Lin Sicheng was not like a typical student: he was youthful and restless, and his mind was full of hormones.
The problem is, it's not that we're afraid of thieves stealing, it's that we're afraid of thieves eyeing us.
Of course, the girl (Ye Anning) is extremely smart!
Shan Wangshu turned her head, her words carrying a pointed meaning: "Did Lin Sicheng mention that calligraphy, the one by Dong Qichang?"
Ye Anning nodded: "He said he would leave it with me, but I didn't want it!"
"It doesn't matter who sells it, just don't sell it. Don't sell it, and don't let him sell it!"
Ye Anning smiled and said, "What if he needs money?"
"You're so stupid! Why don't you lend it to him? If you don't have enough, why don't you borrow from me or your uncle?"
Ye Anning laughed heartily: "How could I possibly accept that?"
“I’m your aunt, and I raised you. What’s there to be embarrassed about?”
I'm talking about Lin Sicheng!
Dan Wangshu paused for a moment, then glared at her: "Laugh? You'll be crying later!"
As they were chatting and laughing, Lin Sicheng must have noticed them and walked over.
"Master's wife!"
"Hmm!" Shan Wangshu nodded with a smile, then glanced at the edge of the playground. "Girlfriend?"
Lin Sicheng had no idea and casually replied, "No, he's a tutor hired by the studio, it's a part-time job!"
Shan Wangshu suddenly became interested: "Would you consider me a partner?"
"No, it's a fixed salary plus bonuses!"
"Wow, that must be a high-paying job! How about Anning and I take it part-time too?"
"Welcome!"
After making a couple of jokes, Wang Qizhi backed the car out.
First, I dropped off Ye Anning, then took Shan Wangshu to the Tourism Bureau along the way, and then turned a corner to reach the Provincial Museum.
While the car was parked, Lin Sicheng asked, "Teacher, has that Mr. Sun called again?"
"He didn't hit me; he must have been scared. But I asked around, and this person seems to have a relatively clean background. So let's check his records first, and if we can't find anything, we'll see if we need to contact him."
That person is alright: he only imitates antiques, he doesn't sell "authentic" ones.
They must have a lot of influence, otherwise they could have gotten information about Wang Qizhi in just the time it takes to eat a meal.
Moreover, the guy is extremely clever. For example, in yesterday's phone call, Mr. Sun's purchase was a pretense; his true intention was to express his true feelings: "Professor Wang, your discerning eye is your skill; if I missed out, it's just my bad luck, and I won't hold it against you."
That's why Lin Sicheng and Wang Qizhi said he was very capable.
Wang Qizhi feigned surprise again: "You know what, this guy's got some skills: he got those two items himself: the gold crown is from Xiaodongmen, and the pearl hairpin is from Xicang..."
Lin Sicheng was taken aback: That's impressive.
Looking back, Professor Wang held the golden crown and stared at it for a long time before he could make out any clues.
What's more, this Mr. Sun is a gold nugget found in the shit.
Amidst sighs, the two got out of the car, and three more people came down the steps of the main entrance.
Wang Qizhi and Lin Sicheng hurriedly went to greet them.
These three individuals are all department heads at the Provincial Museum's Cultural Relics Conservation and Restoration Laboratory.
At first glance, it sounds like a laboratory?
However, this laboratory is twice the size of the Experimental Center of the Institute of Cultural Heritage at Xijing University, consisting of two six-story buildings connected by three corridors.
There are more researchers among them than professors in the Department of Cultural Heritage Conservation at Northwest University.
Let's rank China's four major museums: it's hard to say whether the Palace Museum or the National Museum of China is number one, and it's also hard to say whether the Nanjing Museum, Shanghai Museum, or Henan Museum is number one, but the Shaanxi History Museum is definitely number three.
The reason is simple: because of the Qin Dynasty, because of the Han Dynasty, because of the Tang Dynasty, because of Chang'an...
There were two men and one woman. One of the men was younger, around forty years old, and was the deputy director of the experimental center. The other two were older, the man being over fifty years old, who was the head of the metal artifact restoration department, and the woman being the head of the gold and silver artifact restoration team.
We didn't know each other, but everyone was very enthusiastic. After introducing ourselves, the group of five entered the laboratory building.
The deputy director gave a few more instructions, and Section Chief Yao and Team Leader Chen led the two to the data center.
Wang Qizhi had already made contact yesterday afternoon as soon as he arrived at work, so the preparations were thorough: a file room just like the lobby, with bookshelves stretching as far as the eye could see. Seven or eight long desks in the middle were filled with file folders and files.
Six data clerks were on high alert.
After glancing at it, Lin Sicheng secretly clicked his tongue in amazement.
Lin Sicheng didn't know what would happen if the principal came. But if the dean came, he definitely wouldn't get the same treatment, because they weren't under the same system.
But with Professor Wang here, things will definitely be different...
After a brief discussion with the two responsible persons, Wang Qizhi stretched out his hand and asked, "Sicheng, where's the catalog?"
Lin Sicheng was prepared and took out a folder from his bag.
It was just a piece of paper, but to show respect, I put it in a clip.
Wang Qizhi took it without hesitation and handed it back with both hands, saying, "Team Leader Chen, thank you for your help!"
"Professor Wang, you're too kind!"
The female team leader took it and casually flipped it open. She glanced at it and was immediately taken aback.
Then he raised his head and looked at Wang Qizhi with a slightly strange expression.
At first, Wang Qizhi was completely confused. He glanced at it backwards and gasped.
Lin Sicheng, you really dare to want him?
Tang Dynasty cloisonné gold cup with floral pattern.
Tang Dynasty gold-handled ewer with engraved decoration.
Tang Dynasty gold bowl with mandarin duck and lotus petal design.
They are all national treasures.
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