Chapter 103: Officially Looking Forward

  After dozens of minutes, Qu Wen arrived at the home of Zeng Shu, a high-ranking military leader who had been in Lu Jianjun's mouth. Because it was the first time to see such a high-ranking military leader, he didn't know how to address him. After thinking for half a day, he simply followed Lu Jianjun and called him Uncle Zeng.

  Zeng didn't expect Lu Jianjun to bring a few friends over. First, they inquired about what happened at the Huaxia Nightclub, then made a call to the Hong Kong police department, demanding that they thoroughly investigate. Although he didn't use commanding language, his one phone call was more effective than anything else.

  Lu Jianjun then introduced Qu Wen and others to Commander Zeng, who was surprised to learn of Zhao Haifeng's identity. Among the six surviving founding marshals, one was Zhao Haifeng's grandfather.

  "You're General Zhao's grandson, how's his health?"

  Zhao Haifeng nodded, seemingly every person who knew his identity background would be so surprised. Perhaps in others' eyes, his grandfather was a founding contributor, but in his eyes, Grandfather was just Grandfather, an ordinary kind old man.

  "My grandfather is still in good health, but he's getting older and his hearing has declined somewhat. However, I've heard my grandfather mention you before - he said you're a rare talent among the new generation of Chinese."

  Although he knew that Zhao Haifeng was flattering him, this flattery was very enjoyable. The military attaches great importance to position and inheritance, and has special respect for the older generation. Being praised by a founding meritorious general, Zeng Shou also felt somewhat proud.

  "It was General Zhao who showed affection, next time if there is a chance to go to Beijing, I hope to have the opportunity to visit him."

  "Of course, my grandfather rarely goes out now, and instead hopes that someone will visit him every day. If Uncle Zeng has time to go, Grandfather will be overjoyed."

  "I wouldn't dare go, someone like him who is a founding contributor, is even more precious than a giant panda. If I went and caused any harm to the old man, I couldn't afford to take that responsibility."

  The commander smiled and joked with Zhao Haifeng, then politely said a few words before turning to Sima Guanjun and Han Wei, his face showing a pleased expression, praising: "I heard that your last mission was very successful, you gave old M a big slap in the face, seventy of their elite Delta Force were all defeated by you. Now they still dare to say that their weapons are excellent, daring not to put us in their eyes."

  Simajun was still his usual carefree and playful self at the nightclub, but as soon as he arrived here, he became a completely different person. Even when sitting down, he sat up straighter than a steel rod. When Zeng Commander asked him a question, he replied seriously: "Reporting to Chief, we are doing our duty. As for slapping Old M's face, Lu Ge did it once a few years ago."

  Commander Zeng smiled and said, "That's right, we now need people like you, brave men, whether in business or military, only when everyone works together can the country become stronger faster."

  Zeng Commander spoke in an official tone, and only said a small part of the task that Sima Crown and Han Yue were about to execute, but once again aroused Qu Wen's great curiosity, thinking that after returning, he would think of a way to get to the bottom of it.

  Just then, I heard the voice of Zeng Commander: "Awen, in two days it will be the annual charity dinner, I heard that your senior fellow Xia is the appraiser for the charity auction items, don't know if he has finished his work yet?"

  Listening to Commander Zeng's words, it seems that he is very familiar with the charity dinner to be held over the weekend. Qu Wen couldn't help but curiously ask: "Does Uncle Zeng also know about the charity dinner to be held the day after tomorrow?"

  Zeng Commander burst out laughing, here everyone calls him Commander, General, Chief, very few people will use this kind of intimate title. Moreover, Qu Wen has a sunny and upright face, and is young and promising, with a natural and effortless aura that makes people feel easy to get close to.

  "Of course I knew, the host sent me an invitation last month and even asked me to send something for the auction. But I didn't have anything valuable on me, so in the end I could only send a monocular telescope."

  "Zeng Shu, you just mentioned a monocular telescope?"

  Qu Wen was shocked, the Type 99 binoculars were the first domestically designed and produced military binoculars in China, born in 1939, the most difficult year of the Anti-Japanese War. They were jointly designed by Gong Zutong, the founder of Chinese optics, and Jin Guanglu. The Type 99 binoculars can be divided into two types: Kunming No. 22 and Type 99.

  Kunming Type 22, also known as Kunjing, was originally named Jingzhi Shi. The entire body of the rifle is painted black and was produced by the 22nd Arsenal from 1939 to 1941, with reportedly only over 1800 units produced at that time.

  It was officially produced after 1942, when the 22nd Arsenal and the 51st Arsenal were merged into the 53rd Arsenal. The entire body of the telescope is painted green, with an oval-shaped logo on the shoulder stock cover, which reads "Zhōng Shì" in seal script at the top and "53" in seal script at the bottom.

  The monocular formal telescope was produced by the 53rd factory after the merger of the 22nd and 51st arsenals, with a fine-grained body and no dividing plate. Most importantly, only 430 pieces were produced, making it a rare and precious variety in Chinese military collections.

  He nodded: "That's right, it is a monocular telescope. It was given to me by one of my former superiors. Now I hope it can make some contributions to charity."

  "It's because Uncle Zeng is making a contribution to charity. After hearing what Uncle Zeng said, I'm looking forward more and more to the charity dinner."

  Qu Wen had no intention of correcting the path, if this telescope was still in Zeng's hands, he would not dare to ask for it, but now that it has been sent to the charity auction tonight, there is a chance to buy it.

  As an appraiser and a military enthusiast, Qu Wen is very aware of the value of this telescope. The upward trend of such items is extremely strong, and it's not surprising to see them double in price in just one year.

  Afterwards, several people chatted idly until midnight when Zeng Shiling ordered someone to send Qu Wen and the others back to Xia Junliang's villa in Qianshui Bay.

  As soon as he entered the door, Qu Wen's phone rang, and surprisingly, it was an international long-distance call.

  "Hello, is that Wen Ge?" The phone was answered and a man's voice came from the other end, sounding unusually excited.

  "Who are you?" Qu Wen asked inexplicably.

  "I'm Liang Shuang, don't you remember? The Liang Shuang who runs an antique shop in Chengdu."

  Liáng Shuāng this person Qu Wen of course remembers, such a peculiar antique shop owner, even if it were someone else would be hard to forget. Qu Wen doesn't understand why he suddenly called himself, could it be that he wants to pursue the matter of that statue of Green Tara? If that's really the case, can only apologize and say that in the antique business there is no logic in selling something and then taking it back.

  "Remember, what did you want from me?"

  "Of course!" Liang Shuang suddenly chuckled: "Remember when I told you last time that I was going to Italy to participate in the World Extreme Rock Climbing Competition?"

  "So, how did it turn out?"

  "As a result... we successfully got fourth place, so I'll report the good news to you first, Wen Ge."