A sunny afternoon.
Russell Square, Xinjin Street, London, England.
An Ottia Revival building stands in the square.
This is the British Museum, which houses a vast collection of cultural relics from around the world.
The museum’s main entrance is flanked by eight ancient temple-style columns, with the Union Jack of England flying above the triangular lintel.
Inspired by Wang Yueheng's overseas editions of "Escape from the British Museum" and "Transforming Winds Across Thousands of Miles".
Tourists from all directions.
And many local residents gradually began to gather outside the British Museum.
“Mr. Fisher, there are crowds of people gathered everywhere outside the museum.”
"Tourists from China, India, and even Greece are all staging a sit-in protest."
"Some people are even distributing leaflets, demanding that international public opinion pressure us to return cultural relics from various countries..."
"It's said that these people spontaneously organized themselves after watching a short drama by Chinese singer Wang Yueheng..."
Inside the British Museum.
The security captain, Wilson, looked nervous as he reported to the curator, Fisher.
As he spoke, beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
Having worked as a security guard at the British Museum for so long, Wilson has witnessed all sorts of demonstrations.
But this was the first time he had ever seen a sit-in demonstration on such a large scale as today.
Thousands of tourists from all over the world gathered together, waving their national flags, to protest the demand for the return of cultural relics.
Many people also held up a giant banner that read "Escape from the British Museum".
more than this.
They specially printed out Chinese artifacts housed in the British Museum and displayed them to television reporters who had come to hear about them.
After learning that these people had come inspired by Wang Yueheng's works, they were deeply moved.
Wilson was even more bewildered and shocked.
A mere short drama from China has resonated with so many people.
Where have all those NGOs that the Imperial Museum usually sponsors gone?
"It's him again?"
Hearing the name Wang Yueheng brings to mind the recent tragic deaths of Avik and Angus.
The director of the British Museum, Fisher, frowned deeply.
Is this guy some kind of three-headed serpent demon from ancient mythology? How could he bewitch so many people at once!
Furthermore, it resulted in the loss of a key figure in one of its affiliated NGOs.
"You think we'll voluntarily return these cultural relics? Wishful thinking!"
"A bunch of lunatics, ignore them."
"If the situation gets out of control, call the police immediately. The British police will teach these damn Chinese tourists what respect is."
"In the words of the Dragon Kingdom, this is the territory of the British Museum. Even a dragon has to coil up before me!"
The thought that he had the support of the British violent institutions made him feel helpless.
The curator, Fisher, with his short hair and white beard, relaxed his brows again.
He glanced out the office window and said in a nonchalant tone.
Not to mention these tourists.
Two days ago, the Prime Minister of Greece visited, wanting to reclaim the so-called "stolen" cultural relics.
They were all flatly rejected by the new British Prime Minister, who also gave them the cold shoulder.
Greek politicians were so enraged that they denounced Britain as "shameless" and claimed that Britain's attitude was "an insult!"
But ultimately, the country had no way to deal with the British Museum.
"Oh, and we also need to notify the YouTube administrators to have them remove that short drama immediately."
"Tell them that this Chinese film and television drama has negatively impacted the positive image of our museum."
"If the other party resolutely refuses to delete it, we will not rule out using international cooperation to force them to comply!"
Fisher then spoke coldly to the museum's senior management.
Although YouTube is a website of the United States, the United Kingdom and the United States have always had a close cooperative relationship.
The United States was involved in the looting of foreign cultural relics, in particular.
If this website refuses to cooperate with the British Museum to remove the video.
Fisher then planned to use his connections in the United States to have the police take away the website administrators.
"Also, we need to strengthen security measures inside the museum during this period."
"To prevent a madman from making aggressive moves."
"Another announcement was issued stating that the Dragon Kingdom Museum is temporarily closed for maintenance and will no longer accept visits or photography."
"The specific opening date is yet to be determined."
"Aren't those Chinese trying to use public opinion to force us to return the cultural relics? Then let them never see them at all!"
Director Fisher then gave another order.
Despite having a home advantage.
Furthermore, the security level of the British Museum even exceeds that of bank vaults.
But he always had a vague sense of unease in his heart.
I feel like the artifacts in the museum might one day suddenly disappear, just like Avik's mysterious death.
To prevent accidents from happening.
Curator Fisher has decided to close the Dragon Kingdom cultural relics exhibition hall and strengthen security.
At least during his term, these Chinese will not be able to see their country's artifacts in the Imperial Museum!
You should blame someone.
Blame it on that singer, Wang Yueheng!
soon.
Several new announcements have also appeared on the British Museum's official website:
"Our museum is responsible for the safekeeping of cultural relics lost from various countries, which is in line with the rules-based international order!"
"If any tourist attempts to storm the museum or makes defamatory remarks, we will immediately take legal action!"
"Due to maintenance and renovation of the exhibition hall, the Dragon Kingdom Hall will be closed to the public starting today. Please be aware of this!"
...
Just as a wave of protests and demonstrations was sweeping across the British Museum overseas.
The internet in China was also in turmoil.
The Beijing Daily published a special article discussing the journey home of cultural relics looted by foreign allied forces.
New hot topics have also emerged on CNKI:
What are your thoughts on the final choice of the jade teapot in "Escape from the British Museum"?
Various trending topics related to Douyin videos appeared simultaneously.
#Wang Yueheng's "Transforming the Wind to Travel Thousands of Miles" sings of the arduous journey of overseas cultural relics home
#British Museum: The preservation of world artifacts is in line with the rules-based international order!
#Breaking news: The British Museum has announced the indefinite closure of its China section!
#British police disperse and arrest sit-in protesters on site...
"Bullshit! What a load of bull! What a load of rubbish about international order and rules!"
"It's over! We'll never see those looted artifacts again..."
"They're determined not to return the Dragon Kingdom's artifacts; I'm afraid Little Jade Pot will never be able to go home in this lifetime!"
"I'm so angry my liver hurts! I want to blow up that bandit museum right now!"
"It's a pity that so many of our cultural relics will have to stay overseas for so long before they can return home..."
"We strongly urge the government to take action and condemn the British government!"
When I saw the British Museum's shameless remarks.
The internet in China exploded once again.
Especially after the news broke that this museum had arrogantly closed the Dragon Kingdom Pavilion.
Chinese netizens were immediately enraged.
...
Compared to the uproar and commotion on the internet.
The Palace Museum, as well as official institutions such as the State Administration of Cultural Heritage and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China.
They appeared relatively indifferent.
Although they also disagreed with the British Museum's statement.
But this outcome was also within the expectations of the leaders of these institutions.
It was achieved solely through the pressure of a group of protesters and public opinion.
How could we possibly allow the British Museum to hand over its priceless artifacts so easily?
Even if the museum were to relent and agree, the British government would never allow it.
What excites most cultural relics workers even more is...
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