Guanzhong Tomb Robbery Notes

Boss Dong’s antique shop is only about 100 square meters.

Land is very expensive in Hong Kong Island, and the area of ​​houses is measured by square feet.

The so-called thousand-square-foot mansion, when converted into square meters, is only a little more than 92 square meters.

The vast majority of Hong Kong Islanders will never have the opportunity to live in a thousand-square-foot mansion in their entire lives.

But live in a pigeon house.

The smallest pigeon cage is only 1.4 square meters.

There is only a very narrow bed, and you even need to crawl to get in and out of the room.

The cabinets against the wall of the antique shop are filled with large, high-end goods such as bronzes, gold and jade ornaments, Tang Sancai, Song porcelain, and Ming and Qing official kiln wares.

The counter is filled with gold, jade and other small exquisite items.

Various folk plates, bowls, copper coins and other items were placed in a miscellaneous manner in the aisle.

"The place is small and there are too many things, so I can only put them randomly."

Boss Dong explained and led me to the stairs at the back.

The wooden staircase is narrow.

It creaks when you step on it.

The second floor should be a place to entertain friends and have discussions.

There is a tea table and a few chairs.

"Sit anywhere, I'll make you some tea."

I pulled out a chair and sat down.

Boss Dong took out a black tea cake and lifted up a piece with a tea knife.

"Yellow label Songpinhao, Qing Dynasty tea!"

He put the curled tea cubes into the purple clay teapot.

Then he washed the tea and brewed it, his movements were very methodical.

dong dong dong.

The sound of footsteps going up and down the stairs continued to be heard.

Boxes were carried up to the second floor one by one.

It was difficult to ask many questions with so many people coming and going, so I patiently watched Boss Dong make tea.

Pour the tea into a delicate small cup.

Boss Dong smiled and said, "Drink old tea, use old cups."

"The Chenghua Doucai cup is too valuable. I can't bear to use it."

"Just use Kangxi's blue and white cup. Come, have some tea."

I picked up the teacup and smelled it.

There is an indescribable smell.

When I drink it, it has a stale and musty taste.

The smell almost made me spit out the tea in my mouth.

That stale, musty smell is what's called a warehouse smell.

Due to the high humidity in Hong Kong Island, tea leaves that have been stored for a long time will develop a musty smell due to the moisture.

Once stored for more than five years, the musty smell will become particularly obvious.

But people in Hong Kong are used to drinking this kind of Pu'er, and instead think that the Pu'er with a musty smell is the good Pu'er.

Just like the old Beijing people who are used to drinking douzhi, they think douzhi is the most delicious food in the world.

Boss Dong looked at me with a smile: "Are you not used to it?"

"Take your time to savor it, and you'll be fine once you get used to it."

Boom!

The last box of goods was brought up.

Ah Ming put the boxes away, retreated to the stairs and said, "The goods have been brought up."

"Call me anytime if you need anything. I'll be on the first floor."

"Yeah." Boss Dong nodded in response.

After Ah Ming left, I put down my teacup and asked, "How's things going in the provincial capital?"

"Don't worry, your brothers are all fine."

"After you left with the goods, that stubborn guy took action."

"Cars leaving the warehouse were stopped."

"Thanks to your plan, they didn't find the goods and couldn't hold me responsible."

"I even used my connections to sue him."

"I guess that stubborn guy is now confined to reflect on his mistakes."

"I gave Haozi ten thousand yuan and told them to live their best life. No one will bother them."

Cui Hao and the others are fine, which makes me feel relieved.

It’s just a pity that I didn’t have time to visit Professor Zhang.

I can't figure out why he suddenly woke up, and why he knew we were in danger...

"Oh, yes."

"Cui Hao went to the hospital. He said he was helping me see someone, but it seems something went wrong."

"So I wrote a letter and asked me to bring it to you."

My heart skipped a beat.

The only reason Cui Hao went to the hospital was to see Professor Zhang and Zhang Nan.

Zhang Nan should be fine.

Is there something wrong with Professor Zhang's health?

Boss Dong took out an envelope and handed it to me: "This is the letter, take a look."

I took the envelope, tore it open, took out the letter and opened it.

The first line of words I saw stunned me.

The letter read: Brother, Professor Zhang and Sister Nan are missing!!!

Missing?

How could a living person disappear?!

I calmed myself down and continued reading.

Cui Hao asked the doctors and nurses and was told that Professor Zhang's wife had come to the hospital to handle the formalities, saying that she wanted to take Professor Zhang to the Capital Hospital for treatment.

Zhang Nan was also present and did not behave abnormally while handling the formalities.

After leaving the hospital, Cui Hao went to the school to find Ai Wuzhuang.

Ai Wuzhuang said he knew about this.

Zhang Nan told Ai Wuzhuang about this before going to Beijing, and also said that his mother had rushed back from abroad.

If Professor Zhang cannot be cured in Beijing, we will find a way to send him abroad for treatment.

Finally, Zhang Nan asked Ai Wuzhuang to tell me: Forget her.

Wow.

My hands were shaking, and the letter paper was making a rustling sound.

Why did Sister Nan ask me to forget her?!

Why did her mother suddenly appear?

Professor Zhang has been bedridden for so long, and she didn't show up earlier or later, but just at this time.

Professor Zhang and Zhang Nan were also taken away!

No, that's not right!

Sister Nan asked me to forget her, could this be some kind of hint?!

Could this be a hint of some kind of danger? !

When my mind was in a mess, I suddenly felt a chill on my forehead.

Boss Dong took a wet towel and covered my forehead with it.

"Are you alright?"

"Your head and face are covered in sweat."

"What major event was mentioned in the letter that caused you to become like this?"

I took the towel and wiped my face.

The towel soaked in cold water was very cold.

The cool feeling on my face gradually calmed me down.

The letter did not mention Ai Wuzhuang's reaction.

It should be assumed that Ai Wuzhuang did not think there was anything abnormal with Zhang Nan.

This is wrong!

Ai Wuzhuang knew our situation, so how could he not find it strange when Zhang Nan said such decisive words!

Could it be that Ai Wuzhuang knew something but didn't tell Cui Hao?

It seems that I can only go back to Ai Wuzhuang and ask him clearly.

At that moment, I desperately wanted to go back as soon as possible.

Boss Dong poured me another cup of tea.

I picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp: "Let's check the goods."

Boss Dong asked seriously, "Is everything okay?"

"If you have any problem, just tell me and I'll try to help you."

"With my connections, I should be able to handle anything in the provincial capital."

I hesitated whether to speak.

Professor Zhang and Zhang Nan were both taken away. Even if Boss Dong had connections, it would be difficult to find their whereabouts.

It is not worthwhile to use Boss Dong's favor for this matter.

Unconsciously, I began to calculate the pros and cons in my interpersonal relationships...

"It's not a big deal. I'll deal with it when I get back."

"By the way, we were attacked by the big circle guys on the waterway."

"Brother Baizhishanbin probably thinks that the big circle boy is here for the goods."

"Just now at the dock, Brother Wei brought people to praise me again. I guess he wanted to draw hatred towards me."

"So... let's make the delivery quickly."

"It's done. I'd like to trouble you to arrange for my grandfather and I to go back as soon as possible."

I am afraid that the night will be long and full of dreams.

Grandpa’s illness is almost cured.

It’s better to take him away from Hong Kong Island as soon as possible.

Boss Dong nodded: "It is indeed difficult to offend the big circle boys."

"It's easy to arrange to send your grandfather back."

"But you can't go through the formal channels and can only go by water..."

Boss Dong was halfway through his words when there was a sudden sound of knocking on the door downstairs.

"Open the door, open the door!"

"Mr. Dong, hand over the mainland kid!"

"Or I'll smash your store!"