Phantom Kid in the World of American Comics - Chapter 226
“Mr. Curator, I have to remind you that a group of people has been eyeing this museum, so I ask you to let me keep that treasure on your behalf…”
In the corridor leading to the director’s office at the New York Museum, two people were walking in tandem.
A thin old man in a suit and leather shoes, who was the curator of this museum, was walking in the front.
The curator was smiling on the surface, but if you look closely, the words impatience are written in the depths of his eyes.
Following behind the curator was a young man wearing a blue half-sleeve knitted sweater, tan trousers, and brown leather shoes. The most important thing was that he was of Chinese descent.
Unlike the curator’s relaxed mood, he was anxious, hoping that the curator would pay attention to his words.
Although he himself knew how absurd his words were, if you ask someone to give you their treasure, they will naturally not agree.
The curator didn’t even intend to pay him any attention when he came all the way.
As for the main reason he was not kicked out, the young man was a well-known archaeologist. In recent years, many unearthed cultural relics have passed through his hands and then donated to the museum for free.
Many collections were provided for the museum, hence the curator didn’t intend to offend this youth.
But no matter what, even if these collections were dug up by him, they are now the property of the museum, and he absolutely can’t take them away!
Also made up a whole bunch of lies to deceive them. What mysterious mafia or magic items is he talking about? He is an archaeologist, and he doesn’t even know how to find a reliable excuse.
The curator seems to have seen through the youth, but he hadn’t broken through his lies.
As a young man, he was full of enthusiasm at the beginning and only wanted to make a meritorious career, so he was able to donate the cultural relics he found without requesting any payment.
It will take a few years for him to realize that these are all fake achievements!
«He only regrets it now, huh?»
«Now that he knows how precious cultural relics are, he wants to take them back?»
«It’s a pity that if you want to get back something you’ve lost, the price you’ll have to pay is extremely big»
Possessing cultural relics without authorization is against the law. It doesn’t matter whether anyone abides by this law. In the final analysis, it exists. As long as this law exists, then a person can sue you for bankruptcy at any time, even if you didn’t want to obtain any benefit from that relic.
«In a word, I take benefit from you while standing on the moral high ground, and if you try to have it back, you will be seeking death.»
This is the power of capitalism!
The museum curator shook his head inwardly. He was very fond of this kid at first, but he didn’t expect that he could not resist the temptation of profit after all.
«It’s just that… What is the nature of the treasure he just described?»
«Forget it, I didn’t listen seriously just now, I only remember that it is very precious…»
The curator thought for a while. He had just collected a priceless pink diamond not long ago from the young man, but he quickly ran back to ask for it. If he hadn’t contacted him, he would never believe it.
The young man did not know that in the heart of the museum owner, his image had become a crappy liar who is coveting a gem.
He was still gushing about warning the curator what a terrible organization the Mafia was, and that danger could come to the museum at any time.
However, although he is relatively slow in understanding people’s attitudes, he could also feel the cold attitude that the curator was giving him. It seems that he’s not keen on cooperating with him.
«Oh, it seems that I can’t convince the curator.»
The young man thought disappointedly, but since the curator did not expressly refuse, there is still room for negotiation.
It is not his character to give up without hard work to the end.
Finally, the two walked to the door of the office.
The curator sighed secretly, «why doesn’t this guy leave? Does he just want that big diamond so much? Money is indeed the most motivating thing».
Starting from the museum’s gate to find him, and then touring the museum and going through all the exhibition halls back to the office, this person was lobbying him non-stop.
For a moment, he couldn’t help but be moved by the youth’s perseverance.
It’s a pity that he can’t change his mind; this is not negotiable!
So, after realizing that if he didn’t refuse directly, he would be entangled, the curator turned around and smiled at the man behind him.
“Mr. Chan, I know you’re worried about the safety of your treasures, but don’t worry, the museum is equipped with advanced protective devices, and neither gangsters nor petty thieves can steal the Pink Lion Diamond.”
The museum owner patted Jackie Chan’s chest very confidently.
Seeing that the museum owner is so confident, and thinking that as the largest museum in New York, it must have the most detailed security measures, Jackie Chan was no longer so worried.
«As for the possibility of not getting anything today, this is not a big deal. If it is not possible, I will ask Sheriff Black to use his authority to get back the Talisman…»
«Wait?»
«What did the owner just say?»
«Pink Lion Diamond?»
«No, I was talking about the talisman!»
“No, Mr. Curator, you misunderstood what I meant, what I just said was…”
However, this time the curator did not give Jackie Chan a chance to continue.
“I’m sorry, Mr. Chan, but I have to work now. If you have anything, please come and consult me another day.”
The curator quickly walked into the office and slammed the door shut.
After Jackie Chan knocked twice and didn’t receive any response, he had to leave in dejection.
What he didn’t know was that the curator was complacent about sending Jackie Chan away at this time.
“Jackie Chan’s mindset is really no good. He wants to take treasures from me. For the sake of so many precious cultural relics you gave me before, it’s not that I can’t be accommodating.”
“But at least you have to give me something. The Pink Lion diamond is worth at least 100 million. For the sake of being acquaintances, I might accept 70 to 80 million. You also have to give me more artefacts in the future.”
“Wow, you’re not providing me with any benefit, and you still want something from me. You’re really daydreaming…”
“There are so many buyers who are interested in the Pink Lion Diamond…”
Thinking about it, the curator felt a bit thirsty and was about to pour a cup of coffee. He glanced out of the corner of his eye.
Suddenly, he found a white card on the desk out of thin air…
Walking out of the entrance of the museum, Jackie Chan looked thoughtful.
“Valmont and the others will never give up on the Talisman, and they will find this place soon. I must send the Talisman to the thirteenth district as soon as possible. It seems that I have to do something wicked tonight to protect the talisman…”
Thinking of this, a firm look flashed in Jackie Chan’s eyes.
“Wait, Mr. Chan, don’t leave in a hurry!”
Suddenly, Jackie Chan heard someone calling him behind him. The voice seemed to be that of the curator.
Looking back, the curator was running out of the museum in a hurry, constantly shouting Jackie Chan’s name.
“Thump! “
Maybe he was too hasty, the curator accidentally missed a step while running down the doorstep, falling to the ground.
Seeing the curator’s panic-stricken appearance, Jackie Chan’s heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that the Dark Hand came over and the Talisman was taken away by them?
He rushed over to help the curator up.
“What happened, Mr. Curator, did someone from the Dark Hand come over?”
The curator shook his head.
“No, it’s worse than that!”