Chapter 17 Temporary Residence in the Mountains
Several iron boxes with very good seals were carried out by Manager Huang and Zhao Yongqin from the secret warehouse in the water, Zhang Zhengguo told the others not to be in a hurry to open them first, and it would be too late to open them after the water was dry, so he said to Qin Chi:
"Mr. Qin, these are my treasures for more than ten years, I believe you are also a connoisseur, absolutely satisfied after reading it, they are all treasures that have been circulating in the market for many years but have never seen the real body, many of them are also precious cultural relics that our government has not been able to search, I have been very interested in this for so many years, so I have paid attention to the movements of these cultural relics, so I have also accumulated a lot of ballast goods."
After about ten minutes more, after the water on the surface of the box was basically dry, Zhang Zhengguo signaled that it could be opened. So Zhao Yongqin took the key handed over by Zhang Zhengguo and said:
"Be careful when you open it, don't force it, otherwise the contents will fall off."
Qin Chi couldn't help asking, "What's going on?" ”
Zhang Zhengguo said with a smile: "This, I also learned it from my opponent Qin family, when their ancestors kept the ancient recipe of the Seven Spirits Flower Scatter, it was put in a box with sulfuric acid, if there is no key to it, the sulfuric acid will destroy the book, so I also painted the gourd in the same way and made these two boxes to prevent others from using some indiscriminate means." ”
Qin Chi heard this, of course he knew that Zhang Zhengguo was also warning himself, although these things are placed here, you also know, but you don't have to think about any other way to get them, you still have to obediently call the money over.
So Qin Chi said: "Boss Zhang is really shrewd, don't worry, we want long-term cooperation, you can rest assured, although these things are valuable, but for our boss, it is just a transaction, and there are many places that need to cooperate to make money together in the future." ”
Zhang Zhengguo immediately explained: "Mr. Qin, don't get me wrong, I'm not here to let you go. It's just the police and other opponents. ”
The box was carefully opened, even though it was already dark and there was no light around. I was already able to see all kinds of packaging boxes of different sizes in the box, so Qin Chi said:
"Boss Zhang, can I take a closer look? I'm afraid I won't see it anymore if I don't see it, and when I get out of the country. ”
Zhang Zhengguo said confidently: "Please take care of yourself." ”
Qin Chi then bent down and carefully picked up each box. After opening it, he found out in detail, although he couldn't turn on the lights, but then in the faint light of the night, he still saw a lot of staggering treasures. There are porcelain from the Ming Dynasty, paintings and calligraphy from the Song Dynasty, and even treasures that have never appeared in the history books, as well as many precious Buddha statues.
After Qin Chi finished reading it, he got up and said, "Boss Zhang, you can't do these in China." So this time you didn't show it at the auction, but it was really a rare treasure, so that's all, how about you make a bid? ”
Zhang Zhengguo said: "Mr. Qin, this is no problem, I will give you a detailed list, but I already have a total price, I don't know if you are satisfied." ”
As he spoke, Zhang Zhengguo raised his two hands. A total of seven fingers were stretched out to Qin Chi, and after Qin Chi saw this, he said, "Boss Zhang, I have written down this number." But I can't give you the right word now, although the boss told me that I can set it myself, but I really can't check whether it is genuine tonight, and the author can't determine it at once, so I will write down this number first, and I will use your detailed list when the time comes. How about giving you an answer after consulting with your boss? ”
Zhang Zhengguo smiled and said: "No problem, and I will prepare when you want to come to inspect the goods, and you can also bring your experts to inspect the goods when the final delivery is made, and several people will inspect it together, so that you will not travel to CUÒ." ”
Qin Chi said with a smile: "Listening to Boss Zhang's words, I am relieved, I still ask the two brothers to put it back quickly, there are many dreams here, and I have to go." ”
Zhang Zhengguo smiled and said, "Where is Mr. Qin going?" ”
Qin Chi couldn't help but wonder: "What's the matter, Boss Zhang, do you still want to know about this question?" ”
Qin Chi said to Zhang Zhengguo with some vigilance, Zhang Zhengguo listened to Qin Chi's suspicious words, and smiled:
"You misunderstood, Mr. Qin, I don't have any doubts about you, and I will test this morning's matter, but please bear with me."
Qin Chi smiled and said, "It's okay, I accidentally injured my two brothers, and I asked Boss Zhang to apologize to them." However, I had been working as a mercenary in the Middle East and North Africa before, so I also crawled out of the pile of dead people, and finally worked for the boss in the Southeast Asian generation, so I was naturally a little more vigilant. ”
Zhang Zhengguo heard that Qin Chi was a soldier, so he said: "No wonder I stretched out my hand, then I'll tell you the truth, in fact, I want to keep Mr. Qin as a guest, there is no other meaning, it is because the wind is very tight during this time, you are so single-handed, I am also afraid of leaking the news, your boss is abroad, the Chinese police can't do anything, but I am in trouble, so I want to ask you to go to a secret place I arranged for you to hide for a while, you need whatever you want." Of course, you are free to come and go, I will not restrict you, I am saying that I can't restrict you, you can rest assured, as long as the wind passes, I will ship the goods immediately. ”
Qin Chi thought for a moment and said, "To be honest, I also feel that it is not safe outside, if Boss Zhang has a safer place, I am willing to borrow treasure land to live for a while." ”
Zhang Zhengguo heard this and said, "That's the best, but I really admire Mr. Qin's fluent Chinese." ”
Qin Chi replied: "This is natural, I have been to many places in China, and in Southeast Asia, many places are Chinese, speaking Chinese, and there are dialects everywhere, and I myself don't know where to speak the Chinese dialect." ”
Zhang Zhengguo smiled: "Yes, I also heard that there are everywhere, haha...... Okay, since Mr. Qin agrees to stay as a guest, Zhao Yongqin, after it's over, you will take Mr. Qin to the flying observatory in our Beishan, but you have to be secret, only you have a one-line contact with him, and no one else is allowed to tell him, Lao Huang, you also remember! ”
Manager Huang and Zhao Yongqin nodded in obedience. Zhang Zhengguo then said to Qin Chi with a smile:
"Mr. Qin, since you and I dislike Xiaoshe and my ugliness, then let Zhao Yongqin lead you over later, and let him contact you one-way in the future, you are free to enter and exit, and we can't care about it. But be careful. Okay, we had a very pleasant conversation, and I hope that our cooperation can be carried out in all aspects, so I will take my leave. ”
Qin Chi also waved his hand. Zhang Zhengguo returned to the front yard with a few bodyguards and drove away. After Qin Chi waited for Manager Huang and Zhao Yongqin to put the things back, after Zhao Yongqin changed the water suit, he came out and said to Qin Chi:
"Mr. Qin, I've kept you waiting. Please come with me. ”
Qin Chi immediately said, "Mr. Zhao, then I'll trouble you." ”
Zhao Yongqin didn't have a good impression of Qin Chi, but since he was the boss's honored guest, he still had to be courteous, so he personally took him across the river from a pontoon bridge on the river, and the two talked on the way.
Zhao Yongqin explained to Qin Chi: "Actually, although this place looks very close to us, in fact, you have to climb over a mountain, which is also the boss who asked you to come here in consideration of your personal safety, that is, the meteorological observation station on the hillside in front, but it has been abandoned for a long time." My boss rented it and had it cleaned regularly. The owner himself will stay there for a few days every year, the facilities are complete, you will know when you get there, the absolute scenery is good, and this season is also suitable to live inside. ”
Qin Chi nodded, and asked as he walked: "Brother Zhao, let me inquire, isn't there often the military acting in that place?" Am I waking up every day to the sound of cannons? ”
Zhao Yongqin smiled and said, "How can there be." Although it is very close to a military shooting range, it is not a long-term artillery nowhere either, only once a year, and it has just been finished in the past few days. I don't think I'll be shooting very often, so you can rest assured that you can live in that place. ”
Qin Chi nodded, followed all the way, the two of them climbed a mountain range all the way, and then continued to climb the northern slope, but because no one came here often all year round. So the grass and trees had blocked the road, which made it very difficult for the two to walk, and it was already late at night, and many of them couldn't see clearly, so the two had to move up carefully.
Qin Chi also felt that if he arrived at the place, he was afraid that it would be a hidden place, and it was estimated that the police would not be able to find him, and this Zhang Zhengguo was really thoughtful.
After a while, he arrived at his destination, Qin Chi raised his head, and saw that this place was a wooden hut on the southern slope of this mountain, and the whole house could not be completely released, but was supported on the hillside with a metal welded base. There is a very steep mountain in front of the hut, and there is only one path to get out, but there are trees all around, so you don't have to be afraid of being blown down by Fei if the wind is strong, because the trees can withstand most of the wind. There is also a wind speed gauge on the roof, which is slowly turning with the evening breeze.
Qin Chi said: "This place is good, I can have a good rest here, and I don't have to worry about the harassment of people outside." ”
Zhao Yongqin took out the key, stepped forward to open the door, and then the two walked in, Zhao Yongqin said: "There was originally a small generator here, but it was in disrepair, and no one came to oil it, so it is estimated that it can't be used, Mr. Qin can only use some kerosene lamps to illuminate it, but this is also safer and will not be disturbed." As he spoke, Zhao Yongqin picked up a kerosene lamp from a dusty table, lit it with a match, and the room lit up instantly.
Qin Chi smiled: "No problem, I usually don't light the lights at night, and I don't even know how to light a cigarette, a habit I developed when I was a soldier." This place is really good, I am very satisfied with this house, go back to me and Boss Zhang to bring a message, saying that I am very grateful for the arrangement of this place for me. ”
Zhao Yongqin said: "No problem, you can be satisfied, but you have to be hungry tonight, tomorrow I will personally come to bring you food and drinking water, if you need anything, you can also tell me, I will go down and buy it for you." ”
Qin Chi smiled: "You're welcome, there's nothing you need, just bring some cigarettes and wine, and I need a mobile phone with a better signal, so that I can get in touch with my boss and talk about this cooperation this morning." ”
Zhao Yongqin said: "No problem, I still have half a box of cigarettes here, but we produce it ourselves, you see if it suits your taste, if not, you will go first, I will bring you your favorite brand of tobacco and wine tomorrow." ”
Qin Chi nodded and said with a smile: "Thank you so much." ”
The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, Zhao Yongqin saw that Qin Chi had no other requirements, so he got up and said goodbye, and said before leaving: "Mr. Qin, then I will say goodbye first, see you tomorrow, and if you want to go out, try to tell us, of course, we are not worried about you, but we know that the wind has been tight recently, so as not to cause misunderstanding." ”
Qin Chi nodded yes and didn't speak. Zhao Yongqin saw that there was nothing big about it, so he closed the door and left.
Qin Chi saw that Zhao Yongqin was gone, so he picked up a broom in the corner, then extinguished the kerosene lamp, opened the window, and cleaned it. Because of the wind at night, the dust he had swept up was carried out by the wind through the window, and then he spread out his bed, and did not care about the window, but lay quietly, watching the stars flow outside the window, and fell asleep before he knew it.
Before he fully woke up the next day, Qin Chi heard the birds chirping outside the window, and he didn't close the window all night, so he got up and came to the windowsill, looking at the woods outside swaying in the wind, and the air was fresh, so he stretched his waist and lay down on the bed again to continue to rest.
But before nine o'clock in the morning, Zhao Yongqin came, and according to his own requirements, brought food and drinking water, and there was a charcoal stove, Zhao Yongqin put it down, and said:
"Our boss knows that the conditions here are difficult, so he specially blessed me to buy you a stove and some charcoal for you to bake your bread, and in addition, this is the cigarette and alcohol you want......"
Seeing that Zhang Zhengguo was thoughtful, Qin Chi politely expressed his gratitude for something, and said: "It's not hard here, it's very good, it's the same at one of my residences in Florida, USA, there is no one around, and there is no point, just use the engine of your own car to generate electricity, but it is also very comfortable, and there are woods and swamps outside the door." However, at night, I could see a python that came out to feed, and it entered my house again, but fortunately I woke up in time to avoid being entangled. ”
Zhao Yongqin has never been to the United States, and he is only very curious about the knowledge of foreign countries, so he said: "Don't worry, we don't have any ferocious animals here, and we just write wild wolves, but we haven't killed much over the years, and there are no poisonous snakes or pythons here." (To be continued.) )