Road to becoming the wealthiest: Starting From Treasure Hunting in the Cabinets
Chapter 381 - 285: To Whom Should I Give it? _2

Chapter 381: Chapter 285: To Whom Should I Give it? _2

Torris Connor could understand Sean Knight’s feelings, just as he was eager to get the Golden Battle Skirt now.

"You talk to your subordinates." Sean Knight continued, "Let her confirm it."

Torris Connor nodded and Sean handed the mobile phone to Evelyn Taylor.

Evelyn took the phone, a little nervous, and said:

"Is this Mr. Torris Connor? I’m Evelyn Taylor, the administrative assistant of the London District Company. What can I do for you?"

"Evelyn, you’re doing a great job!" Torris naturally knew how to talk to his employees. "I’ll talk to the head of the branch office about this. Your bonus will be doubled.

Now cooperate with Mr. Knight to pack those bronze wares. Later, I’ll have the person in charge there call you, and there will be something to tell you."

Evelyn nervously hung up the phone, and then realized, handing the phone back to Sean with some apologies.

Just a few minutes later, Evelyn’s phone rang again.

After answering the call and nodding a few times, she hung up the phone.

Then she said, somewhat proudly:

"Mr. Knight, I will fully cooperate with you to pack these bronze wares. However, it is getting late, shall I take you to dinner?"

"Alright." Sean was also hungry.

But he thought and said:

"Elijah Hastings, you and Douglas Cooper stay here. Lincoln Harrington and I will go to dinner and bring some food back for you. You must stay here."

In Chinese, he said:

"Just like protecting me. In here, there are National Treasures!"

In fact, when they saw those bronze wares, Elijah and the others were already a bit excited.

Now that Sean mentioned the National Treasures, they became even more excited.

"Rest assured that these things will remain intact!" Elijah puffed out his chest.

"Boss, don’t worry! Even if something happens to us, nothing will happen to them!" Douglas was also very excited.

Their professional attributes had a buff effect.

Melvin Richardson and Evelyn went upstairs first, and Sean secretly gave Elijah and Douglas a pistol each.

Although they didn’t think it was very likely that there would be any danger, no one could guarantee that nothing unexpected would happen.

Sean originally planned to order takeout, but considering the efficiency of foreign takeaways, he decided to eat at a restaurant instead.

Of course, if this were in China, as a host, Melvin would naturally have to cook a meal as a gesture of hospitality.

However, looking at his manner, not only did he have no intention of cooking, he also planned to go out for a meal with Evelyn and the others.

Sean guessed that this was most likely Melvin’s habit, and it shouldn’t be the custom of the locals - at least Evelyn invited him to dinner the first time they met.

To ensure safety, they found a nearby restaurant to eat a quick meal, and after finishing, they hurried back.

While waiting for the packaging company’s staff, Sean took photos of the 184 bronze wares, especially the 11 inscribed ones.

When the packaging company’s staff arrived, Sean directed them to pack each of the bronze wares.

At this time, Evelyn had already paid Melvin.

Sean found Evelyn first, gave her 10,000 US dollars, and said:

"Thank you for helping me find these Chinese cultural relics."

Evelyn politely refused at first, but considering the substantial amount of money and Sean’s legitimate reason, she accepted it.

"I hope that if there are similar messages in the future, you can directly notify me, and there will be more rewards."

Hearing Sean say this, Evelyn quickly nodded:

"Rest assured, Mr. Knight, if there is any, I will inform you!"

Why not do it if you can make so much money just for sending a few messages?

Sean went to find Melvin again, took out a wad of money, and handed it to him:

"Ms. Martin, this money is what you deserve."

Kelly Martin’s eyes lit up, and she immediately accepted it:

"I think it’s what I deserve, too."

"If you know where more Chinese cultural relics like these are in the future, please let me know, and there will be rewards."

"I will, definitely!"

Upon hearing this, Kelly’s enthusiasm was much higher than Evelyn’s.

10,000 US dollars! How long would it take to earn that much money?

After arranging for these two, Sean went to see the bronze wares.

Over a hundred pieces of bronze ware, according to the packaging company’s idea, could be done in just a few hours.

But Sean Knight and his team had high expectations, and it was a task that had to be completed, so it went rather slowly.

Fortunately, Elijah Hastings and his team were also helping, so they worked late into the night until all the bronze ware was well-packaged. Sean Knight gave the packaging workers a hefty tip for their efforts and sent them away.

Although the packaging was done, there was still more to do.

Evelyn Taylor called for a truck, loaded the packages, and brought them to a villa.

"Mr. Sean Knight, this is the residence arranged for you by Mr. Torris Connor. The bronze ware will also be placed here. Tomorrow, Mr. Torris Connor will come to meet with you to discuss the exchange."

"Alright, thank you," Sean Knight felt that Evelyn Taylor’s consideration was thorough. If the bronze ware was taken away, it would be difficult for him to arrange for its protection.

Evelyn Taylor politely exchanged a few words and turned to leave.

There were butlers and servants in the villa. Sean Knight guessed that this should be a villa for Torris Connor’s personal use.

When the butler asked if they needed anything, Sean Knight only said that they needed rest and asked for breakfast, preferably Chinese food, to be prepared for the next morning. Then he let the butler leave.

Sean Knight asked Elijah Hastings and his team to arrange the night watch as those items were national treasures after all!

The night passed without incident and was uneventful.

The next day, Torris Connor arrived around noon.

He came with Morton Lancaster.

As Sean Knight knew they were here to evaluate the genuineness of the golden battle skirt, he did not hesitate to present the prepared golden battle skirt, with its case, to them.

Morton Lancaster took the item immediately and began his appraisal.

Now he was no longer as excited as before.

After about five minutes, Morton Lancaster nodded to Torris Connor.

"Mr. Sean Knight, it’s a pleasure to cooperate!" Torris Connor smiled, "Alright, you can stay here for a few more days and I will leave first."

Sean Knight guessed that Torris might have pressing matters to attend to, or it could be related to the battle skirt, so he did not say much.

As for staying there, he really needed to.

He planned to transport these bronze ware back to China.

But after returning to China, the storage was an issue.

Fortunately, his transaction was legitimate, and the legal procedures were prepared by Evelyn Taylor.

Sean Knight had consulted before, as long as it is legally purchased overseas, and transaction procedures for antiques are properly processed, the items can be brought back to China.

This also serves as a way for cultural relics to return home and be preserved in private collections.

Sean Knight thought about it and called Howard Richardson:

"Howard, what’s your uncle up to?"

It was two o’clock in the afternoon in London time, ten o’clock in the evening in Beijing time, and Howard Richardson, who had just lain down, was not surprised to receive a call:

"Sean, aren’t you being a bit rude calling me like this out of the blue? Asking about my uncle’s situation in the middle of the night?"

"Of course! Who are we to each other?" Sean Knight laughed, "I have a very important matter to ask your uncle."

"Very important? What is it? Is there something more important than that Tang Sword?" Howard Richardson’s interest was piqued.

"More important than that!" Sean Knight did not hide it, and said, "Inscribed bronze ware."

"My god!" Exclaimed Howard Richardson, jumping up from the bed, "For real? Got a photo? Send it over, let me have a look!"

"Sure!" said Sean Knight, "I plan to ship it back but storage is an issue afterward... I wanted to consult your uncle about that."

"That is indeed an issue..." Howard Richardson pondered for a moment, "You better ask my uncle then. Oh, and send me a photo as well; I want to see it too—this thing is really a national treasure!"

Sean Knight casually picked a piece of inscribed bronze ware and sent it over—the large plate would be too conspicuous and not a good idea.

Then he made a phone call to Melvin Richardson.

Melvin Richardson had not gone to bed yet and was currently twirling prayer beads while watching television.

When his phone rang, he saw it was Sean Knight’s number and picked it up.

"Ah, Sean, calling so late must mean you’ve run into some issues. Go ahead and speak your mind; we’re all in this together; it’s all good!"

Melvin Richardson was incredibly fond of Sean Knight. Thanks to that Tang Sword, Melvin had become quite popular in his circle.

He certainly wouldn’t forget the credit due to Sean Knight.

As for repaying the favors, nothing he could do would ever be enough!

"Uncle Melvin, there’s indeed something I wish to consult you about." Sean Knight then informed him about the bronze ware issue.

However, he did not mention the specific quantity of bronze ware with inscriptions, nor the number of characters in the inscriptions.

Melvin Richardson managed to come up with a solution for Sean Knight’s problem.