Chu Tianyi could guess the stall owner's thoughts, it must be that the stall owner thought that Chu Tianyi was a knowledgeable person, and he was worried that he would pick up a bargain in his own hands. But in fact, Chu Tianyi didn't mean this at all, but he couldn't explain it in one or two sentences, so Chu Tianyi simply lied, "I have a friend who studies history, and this kind of humanistic relics will be helpful for them to study history." ”

The stall owner's villain's heart suddenly grew, and he still didn't believe it, "You don't understand me, and you want to buy it at a low price to make a high price, right?" ”

Chu Tianyi sneered, "As for your two stone chips, there is not even a provenance, let alone selling them at a good price, it is unknown whether they can be sold or not." ”

The stall owner bowed his head and was silent, and only looked up after a while and said, "If you want to buy it, I won't ask for more, a thousand yuan a piece, do you think it's okay?" ”

Chu Tianyi cursed secretly in his heart, and snorted coldly, "Just this thing, only I'm interested." A thousand bucks?! Then you might as well keep it for yourself! After speaking, Chu Tianyi turned around and left, and when the stall owner saw that the business sent to his mouth was yellow, he hurriedly called Chu Tianyi, "Big brother, don't go, don't go, let's discuss again." ”

Chu Tianyi didn't speak, just turned his head to look at him, and the stall owner gritted his teeth, "That's it, big brother, let's just get a price, a total of 1,000 yuan for two, okay?" ”

Chu Tianyi suddenly snorted coldly, "Let me tell you, you two stone pieces, I will give you a maximum of three hundred yuan, you can sell them, if you don't sell them, don't call me!" ”

When the stall owner heard the three hundred yuan, he waved his hand again and again, "Then I won't sell it." ”

Chu Tianyi didn't say a word, turned around and walked back. In fact, for these two stone pieces, Chu Tianyi really just did it out of personal curiosity and love. But if he really bought it for a thousand dollars, then he would rather not.

Chu Tianyi walked unhurriedly to the place where he lived, and when he was about to walk out of the market, a person trotted up from behind and stopped in front of him. Chu Tianyi fixed his eyes on the stall owner who was selling antiques just now, and looked at his panting appearance.

Chu Tianyi felt very funny. The stall owner took a few breaths and leaned forward, "Big brother, will you raise it again?" ”

"No!" Chu Tianyi shook his head firmly. The stall owner probably guessed that he would get such an answer, and his face was full of helplessness, "If you get it, three hundred will be three hundred, and I will sell it to you!" ”

Chu Tianyi smiled slightly, took out three hundred yuan and handed it to the stall owner, and took the stone chips.

Back at the inn, Chu Tianyi looked at the two stone shards, the pattern lines on them were relatively thick, which showed that the original carving tools were not fine, and their patterns were not complete. Judging from the broken stubble, it should be possible to tell that it fell off from a large object, but what exactly it is is unknown.

Towards evening, Chu Tianyi and Xiao Meng came out to eat something. During this period, Xiao Meng received a call from Lao Zhang, saying that he had found the old stationmaster of the protection station on the west slope of Changbai Mountain in Manjiang Town, and he could take them to see the old stationmaster tomorrow.

Things have come to an eye again, which makes Chu Tianyi's hanging heart settle down a little.

Early the next morning, Chu Tianyi and Xiao Meng drove to meet Lao Zhang.

After receiving Lao Zhang, the three of them drove all the way to the mountains in Manjiang Town.

Lao Zhang told the two that the old stationmaster was surnamed Wu. After the protection station was revoked, Stationmaster Wu was first transferred to the town, and after working for a few years, he returned to his Qingbai Village to become the village director. Qingbai Village is a village close to the depths of Changbai Mountain, and it was originally a poor village, but under the management of Director Wu over the years, it has changed a lot.

On the way, Lao Zhang specially instructed Chu Tianyi, "After arriving, you said that you are from Lincang University of Geosciences, and this time you came to organize the archives and investigate the previous exploration situation." I said the same thing to Director Wu, and it's easier to say this. We're friends, I don't care about the purpose of your investigation, I can help as much as I can. But others don't think so. ”

Chu Tianyi nodded again and again after hearing this, "Okay, Brother Zhang, we know it in our hearts, don't worry." ”

Qingbai Village is only about 20 kilometers away from Manjiang Town, and it takes less than half an hour to drive.

After getting out of the car, Lao Zhang took the two of them directly into the village committee, and when they entered the house, they saw a gray-haired man in his fifties, wearing a jacket, sitting on a chair and reading the newspaper attentively. When I heard someone come in, I looked up.

Lao Zhang raised his hand and said hello, "Director Wu, hello!" We spoke on the phone yesterday. ”

"Oh, Lao Zhang is here," Director Wu put the newspaper aside and stood up.

Lao Zhang pointed to Chu Tianyi and introduced, "This is Teacher Chu of Lincang University of Geosciences, who is responsible for this research work." ”

Director Wu looked at Chu Tianyi and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, "Teacher Chu is young enough, I didn't expect to become a university teacher at such a young age, it's really rare." ”

Chu Tianyi's heart was empty, but he still stubbornly continued to make it up, "Ah, yes, I will stay in school as soon as I graduate." For this research on our side, because of the situation of mountain climbing, the school sent younger teachers over. ”

"Oh, that's it," Director Wu easily accepted Chu Tianyi's statement, "Quick, Teacher Chu, please take a seat." ”

After Chu Tianyi sat down, Director Wu saw Xiao Meng behind him, especially the tattoo on Xiao Meng's back that spread to his neck, looking at the half of the mighty dragon claws that were exposed, how could he not look like a teacher from the University of Geosciences, which made Director Wu couldn't help but be a little stunned, "This, this is?" ”

"Oh," Xiao Meng reacted quickly, "I'm the driver!" My name is Xiao Meng. ”

"Oh," Director Wu invited the three of them to sit down and poured them another glass of water.

"Director Wu," Chu Tianyi said directly, "We came to disturb this time to investigate a geological exploration activity that our school participated in. It should have entered the mountain through the original protection station on the western slope of Changbai Mountain in Manjiang Town, and you were the stationmaster back then, so I want to find you to understand the situation. ”

Director Wu nodded, "At the beginning, the protection station received a lot of exploration teams into the mountain, but which team are you talking about?" ”

"More than 20 years ago," said Chu Tianyi, taking out his mobile phone and finding out the photo he had secretly taken in the archives of the University of Geosciences before, "You see this is the letter of introduction from that year." ”

Director Wu turned his mobile phone and looked at it carefully, "1987, well, then I remember, I remember this." ”

Lao Zhang smiled, "You have a good memory, you can remember the things of these years!" ”

Director Wu pondered for a moment, "Then how can you not remember, the Jinjiang Grand Canyon was just discovered that year, and they were the first joint scientific expedition team to enter the depths of the canyon to investigate." The main reason why I am so impressed is that this team has an accident in the end, some people have died, and some people are missing. ”

Director Wu's words made Chu Tianyi's mood agitated, but he still had to pretend to be calm, "Yes, Director Wu, the missing person is a teacher in our school." ”

"Haven't you found it all these years?" Director Wu looked at Chu Tianyi regretfully, and when he saw Chu Tianyi shaking his head, Director Wu sighed softly, "There has been no news for so many years, I'm afraid it's a lot of bad luck." ”

Chu Tianyi pursed his lips and did not speak, slightly distracted.

Director Wu looked at the three of them, "Then how do you want me to help you?" ”

Chu Tianyi was still thinking about his father, and before he could calm down, Lao Zhang patted him on the side, "Teacher Chu, what do you say?" ”

"Oh," Chu Tianyi reacted at this time, "Yes, that's the case, Director Wu, is there any information or file records about this scientific expedition team back then?" ”

Director Wu took a sip of the teacup, "Well, there is, but when the protection station was revoked, the relevant files and materials were transferred to the county forestry bureau, and after screening, the more important information and data charts were stored in the province." What is kept in the town is probably the personnel establishment and work files of that year. ”

"Can we check it then?" Chu Tianyi still hoped to find some clues.

Director Wu frowned slightly, looked at Chu Tianyi and said with a smile, "It doesn't matter if the people in the province can check me or not, and the files in our town are completely useless to you, but the daily work records of the protection station include the ledger of the inspection." ”

"What's that?" Xiao Meng sat up straight, "Look at what this means, we still have to go to the province?" This trip is far away, more than 300 kilometers! ”

Chu Tianyi's brows furrowed, and he was very annoyed in his heart. I've worked so hard to get here, is it just a busy time!

After all, Lao Zhang had a good relationship with Xiao Meng, so he helped him on the side: "Director Wu, you can think of a way." ”

Director Wu looked at the three of them a little strangely, "Do you have to look at the files for what you want to investigate?" If you just want to know something about the past, I can tell you. ”

Chu Tianyi immediately patted his head, and secretly scolded himself for being really a little confused, why did he stare at the archives. Director Wu, as the party involved back then, may be able to provide more clues. So he nodded hurriedly, "Yes, yes, we are also inexperienced." That's right, your story is more valuable to us. ”

"That's it." Director Wu clapped his hands.

Chu Tianyi thought for a moment, "When did the scientific expedition team come here?" ”

"It's almost this season," Director Wu blurted out, but then thought about it for a while, "Ah, no, it's earlier than now, I remember that the temperature was a little higher than this time." ”

"Tell me everything you know about that expedition team and all the experiences here." Chu Tianyi looked at Director Wu expectantly.

"Well, okay, I have to think about this," said Director Wu, lighting a cigarette, "I remember that it was almost August and September at that time, that is, not long after the discovery of the Jinjiang Grand Canyon, I received a notice from my superiors that a scientific expedition team was going to enter the Grand Canyon. ”