Chapter 301 Transfer of Exhibits
At night.
Chen Lun appeared in front of the Simon Museum.
Two gray square stone pillars stand in front of the door, one on the left and one on the right, but there is no gargoyle statue decoration on the top, and the overall appearance is not like in the dream.
He stepped up the steps and walked straight into the door.
When you first enter, there is the ticket window on the right.
Chen Lun spent five silver coins to buy the ticket. The tall security guard on the side reminded him in a low voice that the museum was only open until ten o'clock in the evening, so he had to make time to visit.
Chen Lun held on to his hat and thanked the security guard, then walked straight in.
He did not carry a silver cane tonight, and his appearance was transformed using [Ultimate Beauty], becoming an ordinary-looking young man.
The interior decoration of the museum is very simple, but in the simplicity, it also has a high-end charm. The overall color is black, white and gold. There was a faint floral fragrance in the air, and Chen Lun could tell that it should be some kind of precious fragrance, floating throughout the venue through water vapor.
It was almost eight o'clock in the evening. There were not many visitors, but it was not deserted either. The admission fee of five silver coins is destined to keep most of the lower class people out of the door. Most of the guests here are middle class or upper-class gentlemen and ladies.
They stopped in twos and threes in front of antiques and famous paintings, appreciating and chatting in a low voice.
Chen Lun was very low-key and hidden among the crowd, seemingly appreciating the exhibits seriously, but in fact, he was secretly observing his surroundings.
He discovered an interesting phenomenon.
That is, there are actually more than a dozen extraordinary beings hidden among these guests. They have made some disguises and mainly wander between the three exhibits, seemingly guarding them at all times.
‘They are all extraordinary people from the earth faction. Judging from the temperament of these people, most of them are in line with the predictions of the dream. They are people from the History and Ritual Association. ’
Chen Lun speculated silently.
Immediately, he set his sights on the three exhibits, which were a stone fragment of unknown material, a yellowed parchment manuscript, and an ancient book.
The stone fragments were triangular in shape and looked like the corner of a tombstone.
Parchment manuscripts resemble essays or letters.
The ancient book is "Carmen's Notes" that Chen Lun is looking for, but he doesn't know whether it is the second or third volume.
‘Since the people from the History and Ceremony Association are interested in them, they must not be simple things... But judging from the current situation, it is not convenient to do it. ’
Chen Lun thought to himself.
Although these extraordinary beings were only low-sequence ones, he could sense that there were masters secretly there, probably branch masters of the History and Ceremony Association.
Chen Lun was confident of escaping unscathed, but he couldn't take the things away quietly. Once the robbery happened, he would be discovered. He could only leave by teleporting, but that would be easily exposed.
Chen Lun didn't want to make too big a fuss, and since the people here were ordinary people, it was easy to cause unprovoked casualties, so he wasn't that crazy yet.
‘There is always a way, let’s find another way out. ’
Chen Lun thought to himself.
If possible, he would prefer to obtain those things through conventional means.
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The next day.
Chen Lun found Hoyle, the owner of the City Garden Theater.
He planned to obtain some information from this candidate heir to the Simon family.
Hoyle seemed very happy to see Chen Lun's arrival. He invited Chen Lun to the office with enough respect and personally made him a cup of black tea.
"Mr. Jack, why are you here at the theater today? The performance of 'Jack's Circus' is scheduled for prime time on the weekend."
Hoyle laughed.
During these days, he was very proud of himself.
Although Kewei, the Gnome Troupe and the Beast Taming Sisters were sent to a mental hospital, with the reputation of Mr. Jack's wonderful performance last time, the City Garden Theater quickly attracted the attention of several first-class performance groups and successfully invited them Settled in.
Now there are good performances on the stage from Monday to Friday, and weekends are basically Jack's Circus time. The trio of Noah and Golov take turns taking charge of the performances. After all, they are all extraordinary people, and they can do anything if they use some extraordinary means. Achieve eye-catching program effects.
"Well, Mr. Hoyle, I just came to see you today and wanted to have a casual chat."
Chen Lun took a sip of tea and said softly.
"So that's it. I just don't have anything important at hand. What would Mr. Jack want to talk about?"
Hoyle said, and enthusiastically took out his collection of cigars, but was declined by Chen Lun. He shook his head with some regret and lit one for himself.
In fact, Hoyle was not idle, but after hearing Mr. Jack's intention, he chose to put the work at hand aside. After all, nothing is more important than this gentleman.
Chen Lun chuckled lightly and asked Hoyle about the Simon Museum.
Hoyle seemed surprised and didn't know why Mr. Jack was suddenly interested in the museum, but he still told everything he knew.
He said that the Simon Museum is not like other businesses in the family that are assigned to his brothers and sisters for management, but is personally managed by his father, Don Marne Simon.
This comes from Hoyle’s father, who has always been very keen on collecting antiques, famous paintings and other old objects, and the museum is his hard work.
"But when I went home recently, I discovered something strange..."
Hoyle suddenly remembered something and said this.
"Recently, my father has frequently given away his collection to some friends. Even Omto College and other universities have received donations from my father... Those are antiques that he used to love very much, but he doesn't know why he suddenly doesn't want them anymore. ”
He shook his head as he spoke, puffing out smoke.
Chen Lun listened silently. Based on this incident, he thought of the foreshadowing of the dream and the extraordinary people of the History and Ceremony Association he saw when he went to the Simon Museum last night.
'Maybe it's because of them? Those three exhibits were favored by the History and Ritual Society, so they put a lot of pressure on Hoyle's father...? ’
Chen Lun guessed.
Hoyle took a puff of his cigar and continued:
"Yesterday, my father also said that in a few days, most of the museum's collections will be packed up and sent to friends in other places in several batches... I really don't understand why he did this. Those things are all from his dozen or so things. Over the past twenty years, I have spent countless efforts and gold to collect it. ”
His expression looked extremely puzzled, but helpless.
Chen Lun put down his tea cup, looked at Hoyle and said:
"Mr. Hoyle, I have something to ask you."
"Huh?"
Hoyle smiled.
"Mr. Jack, please say, if I can do it, I will definitely help you!"
"Well, I'm actually very interested in an exhibit in the Simon Museum. If possible, I hope you can help me get it from your father... Please don't worry, I will pay enough gold pounds as the cost of the purchase. .”
Chen Lun said.
After hearing this, Hoyle waved his hands repeatedly.
"Of course that's no problem, Mr. Jack. If it's just an exhibit, I should be able to fight for it... My father wouldn't feel bad if he gave it away in large quantities. If I take one of them out, I believe it won't be rejected."
"In that case, it's up to you, Mr. Hoyle."
Chen Lun smiled.
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The morning after three days.
While Chen Lun was having a meal, Gorov strode from outside and stopped beside him.
"Captain, there is something going on in the Simon Museum."
Chen Lun swallowed the food in his mouth and turned to look at Golov with an interested look on his face.
"Well, let's talk about it."
After he came back last time, he asked the three Golovs to keep an eye on the activities of the Simon Museum, and now the news finally came.
Golov took off his hat and said:
"The Simon Museum was closed yesterday. Early this morning, four large carriages appeared at the door. The staff moved many wooden boxes from the museum and put them on the carriages. It seemed that they were preparing to move the exhibits."
"I know."
Chen Lun put down his homemade chopsticks and wiped his mouth with a napkin.
"Barton and Morey are still staring?"
"Yes, leader."
Golov nodded and replied.
Chen Lun picked up the black hat on the table and put it on, then stood up and walked out the door.
"Captain, you haven't finished eating yet."
Golov said quickly.
Chen Lun waved his hand without looking back.
"It's okay, it's not too late to come back and eat."
Immediately, he took a step forward and disappeared into thin air.
Another reason why Chen Lun rushed over so quickly was that he was worried that Barton and Morey would be discovered by people from the History and Ceremony Association.
People from the History and Ceremony Association would know that the Simon Museum moved away the exhibits with such great fanfare. Chen Lun guessed that they would probably not just watch the three items being sent away, and would probably do something about it.
Although Chen Lun had told the three Golovs to just observe from a distance and in the dark and not to take any action, it was inevitable that the History and Ceremony Association would have some probing things in their hands.
At this moment.
In front of the Simon Museum.
The four carriages were filled with wooden boxes. The coachmen raised their reins amid the shouts of the museum director, and the carriages began to drive slowly.
In the alley in the distance, Barton and Morey were staring at this scene.
"What next?"
Barton asked in a deep voice.
"Golov has been back for a while. I believe the group leader will be here soon... Just as we discussed before, in case the group leader can't find anyone, I will follow and you wait here."< br>
Morey replied.
He had only joined the circus for the shortest time and considered himself to be relatively inexperienced, so he felt that he should do such a dangerous operation by himself.
But at this moment, a familiar figure appeared out of thin air in front of the two of them.
"Captain!"
When Barton and Morey saw this, they immediately touched their chests and saluted.
"Okay, your mission is completed, go back first."
Chen Lun smiled at them.
"I'll just do it myself."
Barton and Morey looked at each other and nodded in unison.
"Yes, leader, please be more careful."
"Don't worry, it's just a small thing."
Chen Lun waved his hand.
He turned around and looked at the four carriages driving away, showing a faint smile.
In the next second, Chen Lun's appearance completely changed, from an extremely handsome young man to an ordinary middle-aged uncle.
He glanced at a few shadowy spots on either side of the road.
‘The Historical and Ritual Association…surely will not give up so easily. ’
Chen Lun stepped forward and headed in the direction where the carriage left as if taking a walk.
‘Let me see what you will do. ’(End of this chapter)