Guanzhong Tomb Robbery Notes

Xi'an People's Building was a hotel built in 53 to accommodate Soviet experts who provided construction aid.

Later it became the first foreign affairs reception hotel in Xi'an.

The solemn and dignified building and the wide and majestic gate made me, a country bumpkin, feel daunted.

The bright red welcoming carpet at the door made Cui Hao and I afraid to step on it.

He looked down at the cloth shoes with thousand-layer soles on his feet.

The road was covered in dust and there was some mud on the edges, which made me feel ashamed of myself.

If you step on a brand new carpet and make it dirty, you won’t get any compensation!

"Brother Wang..."

I pointed at the carpet and hesitated to speak.

"Just follow me."

Wang Yong took the lead.

I hesitated for a few seconds, then carefully stepped onto the carpet.

The soft feeling is like walking on clouds, a feeling I have never experienced before.

Life is so good for rich people!

You can stay in a luxury hotel and walk freely on soft carpets!

I truly felt the charm of money, and my heart became as lively as spring water.

Cui Hao followed me closely.

He whispered, "Brother, I feel like they are all looking at us."

A few pretty waitresses, wearing slim skirts that revealed their white calves, were gathered together, pointing and talking about us.

The look in his eyes was like he was looking at an old-fashioned person, full of contempt and disdain.

I raised my eyebrows, straightened my back immediately, and took big strides forward.

There was no trace of the previous cautiousness.

Who do you look down on?

Once the royal tomb is opened, I will be a rich man too!

You people who look down on others are nothing but shit!

My transformation puzzled those who were laughing at me.

"This country bumpkin is so strange, he suddenly seems like a different person."

"No matter how much they change, they are still country bumpkins. I hate it most when they come in and out like dirt dogs. They make the carpet dirty and we have to clean it up."

"This is a place for receiving foreign guests. Country people are not allowed to enter. They should be kicked out."

"Keep your voice down! This is a request from the Hong Kong businessman who has booked the room for a long time. He said that inviting the country folk to chat will help him make investment decisions. As long as someone comes to see him, regardless of status, he can't stop them."

Although their voices were low, I was able to hear a few of them, which made me even more curious about Hong Kong businessmen.

It is not something that ordinary people can do to make the People's Building change its rules.

It seems that Hong Kong businessmen are quite capable.

Wang Yong was familiar with the place and brought us to the door of the suite on the second floor.

Two light knocks and one heavy knock on the door.

The heavy door slowly opened.

A slightly plump Hong Kong businessman wearing a striped shirt and gold-rimmed glasses appeared in my sight.

He nodded to Wang Yong with a smile, took out Zhang Da Tuanjie and handed it to him.

At that time, the largest denomination was ten yuan, and because there was a pattern of the great unity of the people of the whole country on the front, it was called the Great Unity.

Wang Yong took the money and put it in his pocket.

He couldn't help but bowed repeatedly and said, "Thank you, Boss Dong."

"You're welcome. I should thank you for bringing me guests."

Boss Dong smiled like Maitreya Buddha, without any arrogance at all, but instead gave people an extremely amiable feeling.

In comparison, those sarcastic waiters looked like clowns.

Perhaps this is the pattern that rich people should have.

While I was thinking about this, Wang Yong leaned over to Boss Dong's ear and whispered something.

A glimmer of excitement flashed in Boss Dong's smiling eyes.

After muttering, Wang Yong winked at me.

"I've found the way. Now you can talk to Boss Dong yourself."

I nodded: "Thank you, Brother Wang."

"Why thank me? I also have something to earn. I'm leaving now."

Wang Yong left and Boss Dong gestured for him to leave.

"You two young men are really handsome and talented. Please come in."

Entering the room is a spacious living room.

There is a whole set of antique solid wood furniture, which looks very expensive.

There is another door inside, which should lead to the bedroom in the suite.

"Please sit down and I'll make you some tea."

Boss Dong was very polite.

Cui Hao and I were both very reserved.

He carefully sat on the leather sofa with half of his butt tilted, as if he was afraid that a thorn on his butt would scratch the sofa.

"We don't want tea. It's getting late and we have to go back after selling our things."

"Making tea is a way of entertaining guests. Whether you drink it or not, I will definitely pour it for you."

He slowly brewed tea and placed it in front of us.

He smiled like Maitreya and said, "Don't be shy. I'm a good friend."

"If you're lucky enough to come to my place, we'll be friends from now on."

"As for selling things, as long as your goods are good, the price is not a problem for me."

Now that the topic is back on track, I won't hide it anymore.

He took out the golden bubble with a taotie beast face and coiled dragon pattern and placed it in front of Boss Dong.

Boss Dong narrowed his eyes, picked up the gold bubble and looked at it carefully.

"The coiled dragon pattern is exquisite, and the taotie beast face is very ancient."

"The two turquoise stones inlaid are the finishing touch. This thing is of high quality."

I felt relieved to see that he was full of praise.

I’m afraid he will belittle Jin Pao like Teacher Gao does, and then it will be difficult to sell it at a high price.

"How much are you willing to pay?"

"The price is easy to talk about, but I want to ask first, where does the stuff come from?"

"This……"

I was about to say that I picked it up from the ground, but Boss Dong started laughing.

"Do not misunderstand."

"I mean, it's not just this one, is it? If there are more, I can buy them all."

Cui Hao and I looked at each other, both of us unable to hide our excitement.

It's a good thing for us to be able to buy it all.

"Yes, I have a few left. As long as the price is right, I will definitely sell them all to you."

I'm still a little wary, but I can't say how much.

In fact, the gold and jade artifacts we have in our hands total more than thirty pieces!

Boss Dong nodded in satisfaction, held up a finger, and said, "This golden bubble with a taotie beast face and coiled dragon pattern is from what I believe to be the use of nobles during the Han Dynasty. I'll buy it at 110 grams."

One hundred and one grams!

It’s much higher than the price given by the antique shop!

A small golden bubble can be worth four or five hundred yuan!

Cui Hao jumped up with joy and was about to shout for joy, only to realize that this was not his home.

He scratched his head and sat down with a wry smile, but couldn't help getting excited.

Then he grabbed my shoulders and shook me hard.

"We're really rich!"

"Brother, we need money!"

I was also dizzy with excitement.

But now is not the time to celebrate.

I pinched the base of my right hand with my left hand, using the pain to force myself to calm down.

"Mouse, don't be so rude and make Boss Dong laugh at you."

"I can't help it, hehehe."

Cui Hao smiled foolishly and didn't know what to do with his hands.

"It's nothing. Seeing you happy makes me happy too. We all get rich."

Boss Dong took out a scale with a smile and weighed the gold bubble in front of us.

"4.48 grams, that's four hundred and fifty for you."

"The two turquoise stones inlaid are not gold. Should I deduct some money from them?"

I pointed at the turquoise.

Since Boss Dong is so generous, I will naturally not be stingy.

I don't want to sell stones as if they were gold.

"My dear brother, you are so honest. I like honest people like you."

"To be honest, the turquoise is the finishing touch. It can actually sell for a higher price, so I'm not losing out."

"Oh."

I nodded.

I feel that I lack knowledge about antiques and I should find someone to learn from.

If you fail to recognize good things, you may miss out on great wealth.

Even now, there are still many tomb robbers who do not understand the value of antiques.

Picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelons in the grave, you miss the opportunity to make a fortune.

"Four hundred and fifty, I'll give you the money."

"Don't worry, there's another jade artifact. Please take a look."