Chapter 335: The Crazy Scholar Has a Simple Heart
Although Chen Mu had some understanding of the value of the dugong skeleton at first, he underestimated the true value of this thing.
The fanaticism of these foreigners for new species is beyond the reach of Chen Mu and others.
Dugongs are timid and vigilant, they can also eat during the day, and choose to stay in the day and out at night to avoid danger.
The others had only heard of it, or had seen it from afar, but no one had been able to capture it from beginning to end.
And whether it is Henry Wilson or other foreign explorers, wandering all over the world, in search of such species.
Some of them are for scientific research, some are monster hunters, specializing in finding and hunting exotic species for the aristocracy, and some simply want to experience the joy of discovering new species.
Of course, there are also people who seek fame and fame, and do not hesitate to wander overseas in order to give new species their own name.
Henry Wilson, though somewhat unsophisticated, had an undeniable passion for creatures.
In the early days, the imperial court had only set up a treaty port in Guangzhou, but Hong Kong was the only way to sail by sea, and when it came to trade and transit, Hong Kong was unprecedented.
It is precisely because of this that Hong Kong has gradually become more expensive.
However, Henry Wilson was still able to obtain a large tract of land to build this large estate, and his financial resources can be imagined.
Therefore, when he agreed to Chen Mu's conditions so readily, Chen Mu was only surprised for a moment, and then said to Henry Wilson.
"What I want is very simple, this is a big enough sensation, I want you to be in the newspaper, but you have to bring my name."
Henry Wilson's face changed suddenly, and the whole person was a little surprised, staring at Chen Mu, unable to speak for a while.
"What? Don't want people to know? Afraid that someone will come to rob you? Chen Mu could also understand Henry Wilson's concerns, after all, the scene where he was anxious to pull Chen Mu into the manor was still vivid.
Henry Wilson made a straight face: "Who dares to rob my things!" ”
"I just think your conditions are too ...... It's so simple......"
"Too easy?"
"Because even if you don't bring it up, I'll still be in the newspaper, it's an amazing discovery, and it's sure to make a sensation in the world!"
"Don't you know, dugongs are the hardest to find, and I'll be the first person in the whole of the East to discover the real existence of dugongs! Even the entire British Empire was the first person, and I believe that the Royal Society will definitely affirm and appreciate my discovery! ”
Chen Mu was also a little regretful, knowing that this was the case, he would have mentioned some more practical conditions.
Thinking like this, Chen Mu asked, "Mr. Henry, what is the use of this dugong with only a skeleton and skin?" Isn't life more valuable? ”
Wilson also regretted a little: "It is the best to live, but it is very difficult to transport it back to the British Empire, after all, we don't know its survival habits, if there is only a skeleton, it would be a pity, fortunately, there is still a skin." ”
"As long as there is a skeleton and a skin, I can bring it back to life!"
"Bring it back to life?" Chen Mu was also taken aback, this Henry Wilson looked like a fanatical madman, but he kept saying that resurrection was too unbelievable!
"You don't believe it? Follow me! Henry Wilson pulled Chen Mu and walked into the house.
This corridor is also familiar, Chen Mu had seen it earlier in Trio, there are a lot of stag horns on both sides of the corridor, all of which are animal heads or the most distinctive parts.
Henry Wilson stopped and reminded Chen Mu mysteriously: "You can cover your mouth, don't be too surprised!" ”
Saying this, without waiting for Chen Mu to respond, he had already opened the door.
A strange smell of green chestnuts suddenly came to his nose, and Chen Mu had smelled this smell in the consular hospital earlier.
Prussian once told Chen Mu that this potion can be disinfected and can also be used for embalming, but if it has anything to do with embalming, can this Wilson really come back to life?
Chen Mu was still thinking in his heart, Henry Wilson had already opened the window, and the sunlight was shining in, Chen Mu was also startled, and almost didn't leave the room!
But I saw that the whole room was full of rare birds and beasts, standing or lying, or leading the neck to roar, or roaring low, in different forms, most of them were monsters that Chen Mu had never seen before!
Chen Mu looked at it for a while, and then calmed down, because he finally realized what Henry Wilson meant by resurrection.
These are specimens, like the stag heads in the hallway!
"So, too, the dugong, with its skin and bones, can be made into a complete specimen, which is easier to preserve than a living creature, right?"
"Clever! Hahaha! ”
Henry Wilson said to Chen Mu at this time: "Come and have a look again!" ”
Chen Mu walked over, bypassed those monsters, and saw that in the center of the room, wasn't it the dugong!
No wonder the talented Henry Wilson "abandoned" Chen Mu, and as soon as he came back, he left Chen Mu and went into the room by himself, it turned out that he wanted to make a specimen of dugong!
It was also thanks to the Pu Wu family that they had disposed of the leather, and in order to facilitate preservation and carrying, the skeleton was also cleaned up, saving Henry Wilson a lot of effort.
Specimens of such large animals are easier to make than small animals such as sparrows or hedgehog raccoons, after all, the more delicate they are, the more time they consume.
Rao is so, this dugong specimen has also restored the original appearance of the dugong, even more vivid than before!
"How? It's not too much to say it's a resurrection, right? Henry Wilson was a little smug.
Chen Mu was still annoyed that the conditions for the right talent were too bad, and at this time, he finally seized the opportunity and said to Henry Wilson: "Of course, Mr. Henry's skills are impeccable, but ......"
Henry Wilson was even more proud when he heard the first half of the paragraph, but he was a madman who pursued perfection, and his face was ugly when he heard the words.
"But what? What do you think is wrong? ”
Chen Mu shook his head: "I'm not an expert, Mr. Henry is, I just think this dugong is not the same as what I have seen, and I always feel that something is missing......
"Not quite the same? How could this be different! Henry Wilson was a little dissatisfied, but he suddenly slapped his head and said in annoyance: "Yes, yes, damn Henry, you are such a fool, this dugong was caught by this old man of Waijiang, he must have seen it!" ”
Hearing the four words of Waijiang Lao Biao, Chen Mu was also speechless, and said in his heart that with Henry Wilson's unfamiliar character, how did he earn such a huge fortune?
Before Chen Mu could speak, Henry Wilson had already grabbed Chen Mu's shoulder and shook it vigorously, eager to pour Chen Mu's thoughts directly out of his mind.
"Tell me what's different, what's missing!"
Chen Mu had the intention of "sitting on the ground and raising the price", and pretended to hesitate and said: "I have to think about this, after all, I am not a biologist, just a layman......"
Henry Wilson was anxious: "You think about it, you think about it!" ”
The more impatient he was, the more slow Chen Mu became, and Henry Wilson couldn't help it, and said to Chen Mu: "Old watch, think quickly, as long as you can come up with it and make this dugong more perfect, I will help you, as long as I can do it, I will help you, women, wealth, land, I will give you whatever you want!" ”
"I'm just an ordinary person, and it's useless to ask for money, but in the future, if Mr. Henry can help, I will be grateful."
Where would Henry Wilson listen to Chen Muluo's words, and said to him: "Don't worry, I am a talker, you Chinese like to kneel and bow, I will kneel with you and worship brother now!" ”
This ghost guy said that the wind is the wind, that the rain is the rain, and that the vigorous and resolute action is also cute, Chen Mu suddenly couldn't cry or laugh.
"Mr. Henry doesn't need that, you're a man of promise, and I know you're generous."
Henry Wilson looked at Chen Mu, touched his chin and pondered for a long time, Chen Mu was also a little strange, but he suddenly came over and asked Chen Mu, "Do you think I'm old?" If you think I'm old, don't worship my brother, you can be my son, I recognize you as a son! ”
Chen Mu couldn't laugh anymore, this is not a good word, big guy!
"Don't bother me, I'm thinking about things!" After figuring out Henry Wilson's temperament, Chen Mu also became presumptuous.
Sure enough, seeing that Chen Mu focused his attention on the dugong specimen, Henry Wilson really shut up, and his posture at this time was similar to that of the old butler, so he almost didn't hand Chen Mu a towel!
"Ah, I see!" Chen Mu deliberately patted his forehead, and Henry Wilson was also pleasantly surprised.
"Say it quickly!"
Chen Mu pointed to the specimen and said, "There is a lack of vitality!" ”
Henry Wilson was suddenly stunned, and even a little annoyed: "This is a specimen, an old watch!" If I can really be resurrected, I will enter the temple for you to worship, and you will need to run all over the world! ”
Chen Mu shook his head: "No, vitality has complex manifestations, and in my current opinion, there is one thing missing from this specimen, it, lacking luster!" ”
"Luster?"
"Yes, if it's shiny, it'll be like a living one!"
"Glossy...... Glossy glossy glossy ...... Why is there a lack of shine? Henry Wilson was again enchanted, and instead of staring at the dugong specimen, he went over to the others and studied it carefully.
"There's nothing wrong with the production process, how can it be lacking in luster...... What exactly am I overlooking? Henry Wilson tore open his bow tie and tore all the clothes off his body, and the whole person almost fell into a state of madness.
Chen Mu was also a little unbearable, and reminded him: "It's Pizi, Mr. Henry, it's Pizi......"
"Leather?"
"Well, it's the skin, and this skin is treated with salt, and in the process of tanning, it hurts the fine hairs on the skin, so it can't show that living luster."
"I see! You're such a genius, old watch! What a genius! Hahaha! I'll fix it, I'll fix it! ”
"It's going to live, it's going to live! Oh my god, hahaha! ”
Henry Wilson fell into that frenzy of work again, and even dismantled several specimens to extract fine hair from seals and walruses and other animals, and meticulously repaired them!
Chen Mu saw him stroke one hair at a time, and knew that it would not be possible to complete it for a while, so he glanced around, and saw a big bear next to him, so he lay on the big bear specimen and dozed off.