Road to becoming the wealthiest: Starting From Treasure Hunting in the Cabinets
Chapter 799 - 477: The two words of fame and fortune in life

Chapter 799: Chapter 477: The two words of fame and fortune in life

"I own an island in the sea," Sean Knight said slowly, "The island is short of staff. If you don’t mind the distance from the mainland region, I can take you there to work."

"...How far is it?" Monica Reed asked tentatively.

"It’s several thousand kilometers away from our country," Sean Knight replied without elaboration, "It’s not easy to travel back and forth, you need to think it over. Also, the workload is quite heavy..."

"May I ask what the main tasks are?" Monica Reed seemed interested, "How much can I earn in a month?"

Seeing Sean Knight looking at her, Monica Reed felt a little embarrassed, "You and Mr. Hastings rescued me, I could actually do without a reward, but I want a better life, I want a better life for my aunt..."

"About 5,000 yuan a month," Sean casually proposed a number, "Of course, if you do well, it can be increased."

Monica Reed is right, everyone has the right to strive for a better life. He and Elijah Hastings did not rescue this little girl with the intention of seeking something in return. If they tried to make her a workhorse, that wouldn’t be Sean Knight’s style.

The fact that the girl can speak her mind openly made Sean Knight quite gratified.

"Okay, I hope to go, when can I start working?"

"Aren’t you afraid that I will sell you?" Sean Knight asked with a smile.

"No, if you had wanted to harm me, you wouldn’t have rescued me. You wouldn’t have made so much effort to find my aunt for me.

Although I have lived with my uncle for several years and have seen many bad people, I never believed that everyone in this world is bad. Your appearance with Mr. Hastings is the best proof!"

"Alright, we’ll be going to Big Island in two days, you can come along," Sean Knight instructed, "When you have time, say goodbye to your aunt."

The hotel provided accommodation for Monica Reed. Sean Knight told Elijah Hastings to look after her and left her alone.

He rescued her out of a kind deed and didn’t expect any gratitude in return.

Next, Sean Knight plans to contact Deputy Curator Joseph Davis of the Xinjiang Museum.

He opened his phone and dialed the number.

"Hello Mr. Knight!" Joseph Davis spoke politely, "Are you back in Xinjiang?"

"Not yet," Sean Knight replied, "I plan to go back soon and have something to discuss with you."

"Tell me about it, my ears are all yours."

"Some time ago I went to Japan, and I got a batch of cultural relics from an old Japanese soldier..."

Listening to the words ’cultural relics’, Joseph’s ears perked up.

At first, he thought Sean Knight would ask him to do something.

Joseph Davis believed in reciprocity in favoring others.

If the museum always accepts favors from Sean Knight without providing help in return, it would put pressure on the relationship.

Now that Sean Knight was indicating that he wanted to discuss something, Joseph felt motivated.

But hearing that it was something related to cultural relics from Sean Knight, Joseph realized that the favor he owed was only set to increase.

However, he didn’t mind continuing to owe this kind of favor.

"... These relics were plundered by the Japanese soldiers during the War of Resistance Against Japan. As for how it was done, I didn’t inquire into the details, but it mustn’t have been good.

Now I’ve exchanged these cultural relics back, and I intend to donate them to our Xinjiang Museum..."

"Thank you very much!" said Joseph Davis without even asking what these cultural relics were or how many there were, he just expressed his gratitude.

What was there to pick on about such a thing? The donor was sincere. He couldn’t possibly say: "Is this relic valuable? If it’s not valuable I don’t want it."

He simply couldn’t say such repulsive words.

"However, I do have one request." Sean Knight continued, "Can there be a special exhibition on this batch of cultural relics or similar ones? You can call it the Exhibition of Cultural Relics Plundered during the War of Resistance Against Japan or something.

Let our people refresh their memories about this aspect. Over time, some people might forget about the War of Resistance Against Japan and the national and family hatred."

"Sure, absolutely no problem!" Deputy Curator Joseph Davis could make the decision on such matters himself:

"Conducting patriotic education is always one of our museum’s responsibilities. I am grateful to Mr. Knight for providing us such valuable exhibition resources!"

Sean Knight modestly replied:

"I am from Xinjiang. Now that I have this opportunity, it is only right to contribute to our Xinjiang."

"Then I’ll be frank." Joseph Davis said formally, "Such events should be publicized. During the exhibition, we need to mention by name that these relics are donated by you for the exhibition. Furthermore, we hope to report on this in the news."

He was afraid that Sean Knight might refuse, so he explained:

"This is similar to the story of Zi Gong redeeming people and Zi Lu receiving an ox as compensation. If we don’t publicize and acclaim it, there won’t be many people willing to do such things in the future."

Hearing Joseph Davis’s words, Sean Knight thought they made sense.

In fact, although he doesn’t need such reputation, society certainly needs such examples.

He also knew the origin of the two stories and agreed with the wisdom they conveyed.

The story of "Zi Gong redeeming people, Zi Lu receiving an ox" comes from "Mister Lv’s Spring and Autumn Annals". It tells the story of a law in Lu Country where if a citizen becomes a slave abroad and someone redeems them, that person can go to the National Treasury for a ransom reimbursement.