Road to becoming the wealthiest: Starting From Treasure Hunting in the Cabinets
Chapter 469 - 331: Originally a Simple Matter_2

Chapter 469: Chapter 331: Originally a Simple Matter_2

The nearby sea area was rich in resources because there were few people and boats, so the things salvaged from time to time were enough to improve the living conditions of the workers here.

Sean and his team stayed on Big Island for one week before leaving.

They returned to Jakarta City, where the yacht needed maintenance, and they went to the hotel.

The day after meeting with Oliver Brooks, Sean divided the money among Elijah and the others at the hotel.

"300,000 US dollars for each of you, no more." Sean didn’t give cash this time, but transferred it, "Take a one-month vacation, I also need to go back to China."

Previously, when treasure hunting in New York, it was mostly within the Beautiful Country or nearby. After a treasure hunt, Sean would go back to New York.

Now that treasure hunting had expanded globally, Sean started thinking about going back home after each adventure.

He knew there might be an attempt to avoid Joanna — with Cheryl’s presence, Sean sometimes didn’t know how to face Joanna.

Hiding one’s head in the sand like an ostrich is a way, but in the end, it still has to be solved.

"We’ll also go back." Elijah and the others did not hesitate at all. "My family wants me to go on a blind date again."

"Last time, you didn’t like any of the dozens of girls?" Sean joked, remembering the story Elijah told of going on blind dates with dozens of girls.

"There was one I liked, but I haven’t been back for so long, she’s no longer interested in me!" Elijah helplessly smiled.

"Then take a six-month vacation, and settle your marriage first." Sean seriously considered this issue, "Lincoln and Douglas, you too. If it’s a blind date, take a vacation first."

"Never mind." Surprisingly, Elijah was the first to refuse:

"I’ll most likely be chasing treasures with you, boss, for the rest of my life. It should be no problem to get a partner in six months, but I’ll naturally be out and about in the future.

If this half-year I chase the girl and then, later on, I’m gone half a year, and she can’t take it anymore, it’s like hurting both of us. Just see how it goes, talk about it when we can accept it."

So, the matter was settled.

Sean and his team flew back to China, parted ways at Ocean Airport, and returned to their respective homes.

Sean went to Urumchi first and sent the bronze wine cup to the Xinjiang Museum.

When Joseph Davis received the call, he was waiting for Sean at the entrance of the museum.

"The branch museum has been built, and you should have come to see it." Joseph Davis pulled Sean inside once he arrived, "Even if your time is precious, you should still check out the museum you set up."

Sean carried the box and walked along, saying:

"I really didn’t have time. I’m pretty confident leaving the things here with you guys."

Joseph Davis smiled and brought Sean to the newly built Bronze Ware Branch Museum.

Visitors were pouring in.

There were tour guides inside, people taking pictures, and everyone behaving orderly.

"Because of the presence of several national treasure-level cultural relics, people are very interested in visiting." Joseph Davis smiled, "Honestly, with these items, we have more confidence."

They entered the museum through the staff corridor and saw one bronze ware after another displayed in glass showcases for viewing.

Each bronze ware had an introduction below, and the bronze big plate with an inscription was right in the center of the museum, with at least two groups of people circled around looking at it now.

The voices of tour guides and interpreters could be heard in different places, not loud but clear to Sean.

He could feel that, despite their hoarse voices, the interpretations were full of emotion. It was not an exaggeration to describe these invaluable treasures that could confirm and advance China’s history.

"Actually, some people wanted to take this national treasure to the Imperial Palace. We used you as an excuse to keep it here." Joseph Davis smiled, "If it were in the past, there would be no way for us to keep it here, and it would eventually be sent to the Imperial Palace.

Fortunately, now that the higher-ups are enlightened, and they acknowledge this matter. Since the treasures belong to you, it would be unreasonable for them to be placed in the Imperial Palace. So, they stay here. In the future, these items must not go abroad, and I think, Mr. Knight, you must have the same idea."

"Of course, it definitely can’t be taken out of the country." Sean Knight nodded, joking that it wasn’t easy to bring it back from abroad, and he absolutely disagreed with sending it out again.

"By the way, I brought a bronze wine cup this time." Sean Knight mentioned as he handed a box to Joseph Davis. "There are five words on it that I don’t quite understand. I want an expert to take a look and keep it here afterward."

"Really?" Joseph Davis was pleasantly surprised. The Xinjiang Museum had many exhibits, and some were indeed unique.

However, they still lacked items that could reveal much about China’s ancient history.

After all, Xinjiang was home to many nomadic groups thousands of years ago. Although there were settlements, and the Yili River Valley produced bronze ware 3,000 years ago, not many artifacts with inscriptions have survived to this day.

That’s why Joseph Davis was very excited.

Sean immediately took out the bronze wine cup.

Joseph Davis carefully took it and went with Sean to the staff office at the back of the museum. They turned on the lights and examined it closely.

"I’m not sure. This is definitely genuine, but I don’t recognize the characters." Joseph Davis put down the bronze wine cup and said, "We need an expert for this."

Sean had the same idea, but he didn’t plan to stay long. He left the bronze wine cup there, completed the necessary procedures, and went home.

When he got home, his mother saw that he had become darker and thinner, so she was both worried and complained, but she didn’t say much else.

His return was the most important thing. For the next few days, Sean enjoyed good food and relaxation at home, and he was not allowed to do any work in the fields, not even in the vegetable garden. Ralph Knight didn’t allow Sean to do any work.

"Your hands are not meant for labor." The Old Master said, "You should rest well at home. You’ve been through a lot outside, so you should enjoy your time now that you’re back."

So, Sean took it easy.

Because of what happened last time, Sean hardly attended any class reunions this time. Nevermind attending any of the county’s emerging middle-class gatherings, he was nestled comfortably at home and didn’t want to go anywhere.

He didn’t want to go anywhere, but others wanted to come to him. That day, he saw someone he had never expected to see.

Cheryl Suweton.

Sean was utterly surprised that Cheryl would come all this way, and even sneak into his house!

When Cheryl first appeared outside the yard, Sean was sitting under the grape trellis and had just cut a bunch of seedless white grapes. He washed them in the well water from the vegetable garden and put them in his mouth.

Then he saw Cheryl peeking inside, probably checking to see if it was Sean’s home.

Sean paused, and Cheryl paused too before laughing.

"How did you get here without giving a heads up?" Sean asked as he went to the entrance with the grapes and greeted Cheryl.

"Was this supposed to be a surprise attack?"

"Actually, I just wanted to see where you live." Cheryl didn’t expect to see Sean either, but she quickly calmed down after her excitement and took the grapes from Sean. "Did you grow these at home?"

"Yes." Sean looked outside and saw a black car parked not far away, with a tall and strong white woman standing by the car, watching vigilantly.

Sean asked Cheryl:

"Are you here for tourism, or do you have other business, or did you come here specifically?"

"A Swedish delegation is visiting your province for cultural exchange, and I came along." Cheryl said,

"I’m not interested in the exchange activities, but I knew your home is in China New Province, so I wanted to come and take a look."

Sean nodded to show that he understood.

"Little Sean, do we have a guest? Invite them in." Ralph Knight came out of the vegetable field and saw Sean talking to Cheryl, so he called out.

Sean was still hesitant. How do you introduce her?