Chapter 228: Luck That's Too Good!
Chapter 228: Luck That's Too Good!
Jiang Xia was momentarily stunned and then laughed, "Exactly! That's what I said! But I didn't say that I couldn't pick up the ones outside the circle!"
Wen Wan: "..."
"Do you have any shame?! I didn't even pick up the snails within the circle you drew, why did you take mine?"
Jiang Xia: "Where did I say it was yours? Did you draw a circle? You didn't, so how can you claim this entire beach as yours? If you dare to say that, I'll go to the production team and ask for a fair judgment!"
Wen Wan: "..."
"I'm not as shameless as you! Drawing circles while beach harvesting!"
Jiang Xia laughed, "So what? As long as you're not shameless, it's fine. I'm shameless like this! I shamelessly believe that what's inside the circle is mine, and others can't take it! What's outside the circle belongs to everyone, and anyone can pick it up, including me!"
Wen Wan's face turned furious, "Bully!"
Zhou Chenglei couldn't bear to listen anymore and glared at her, "Have you said enough? Get out!"
Wen Wan was startled by his shout and took a few steps back, fuming, "A whole family of bullies!"
She left, holding the water bucket and continued picking up snails.
Jiang Xia was speechless and rolled her eyes at her departing figure, "So hypocritical! Isn't it noble to think that drawing circles during beach harvesting is wrong? If you think it's wrong, why do you naturally assume that everything outside the circle belongs to you? I just drew a small circle, but she's treating the entire beach as hers!"
Zhou Chenglei: "Don't be angry, just ignore her."
Wen Wan: "..."
How infuriating!
It was her who drew the circle, so of course, others would naturally assume that what's outside her circle doesn't belong to her! Wen Wan couldn't be bothered to argue with someone as unreasonable as Jiang Xia; it was pointless to try to convince such a person! She bent down and carefully picked up the snails.
Jiang Xia also stopped paying attention to her. Normally, whoever discovers something in the sea first has the right to claim it, and whoever picks it up first owns it! This patch of snails was discovered by Wen Wan, and she was picking them up with all her might when Jiang Xia ran over! What's wrong with her circling the area with the most snails?
Admittedly, it was a bit shameless, and Jiang Xia acknowledged that.
But if you're not a little shameless towards a shameless person, you'll only be at a disadvantage!
However, Jiang Xia wasn't sure if her luck was good or bad.
In her previous life, she never won more than ten dollars in the lottery, and the best luck she ever had was a 'buy one get one free' offer.
But this time, she had found a gem-quality treasure! Yet, it was a fossil!
As far as Jiang Xia knew, chenqu was a protected species in modern times and had been listed as such since the early 1980s. It was illegal to catch or trade them, and doing so could result in criminal charges.
As for jade-crystal chenqu, it was only in the year 2000 that sales were prohibited.
Jade-crystal chenqu forms when the living chenqu, upon nearing the end of its life, has its shell buried and settled in the seabed's mud and sand for thousands of years, eventually transforming into an organic gemstone known as 'Sea Spirit Jade.'
Jiang Xia also recalled the content of the book, where this jade-crystal chenqu was discovered by Zhou Chenglei. It was enormous, about two meters in size.
Due to its massive size and ancient origins, it was valuable enough for museums to collect and for experts to use in marine research. Zhou Chenglei felt it would be a pity to sell it and have it processed into various ornaments.
In the book, Zhou Chenglei donated this treasure to a museum.
So, her luck was genuinely incredible, almost too good! The couple carefully and cautiously dug out the chenqu with their shovels.
The chenqu was quite large, and after ten minutes of digging, they felt they had barely scratched the surface. But the exposed corner was truly beautiful! When touched, it was lustrous like jade.
Wen Wan also glanced over from time to time.
She looked at the jade-crystal chenqu, buried in the sand, revealing only a small part of itself, like the tip of an iceberg, pure and lustrous like lamb fat white jade.
This Jade-Crystal Chenqu must be about a meter long!
No, wait!
It's two meters.
Yes, it's two meters! Wen Wan now remembered it all.
Such a large Jade-Crystal Chenqu should be handed over to the museum, right?
In her past life, she had heard that Zhou Chenglei donated a giant Chenqu to the museum.
So, if they found it, it would be like finding it for free!
But someone like Jiang Xia, who is so greedy, might not hand it over to the museum.
In this life, Zhou Chenglei seems to be under Jiang Xia's spell, and with her whispering in his ear, he might not hand it over either.
If they dare to keep this Jade-Crystal Chenqu, she will report them.
Keep digging!
Even if they dig it out, it's still as good as finding it for free! With that thought, Wen Wan decided not to stay there.
It's better to leave so that Jiang Xia won't feel embarrassed about keeping the Jade-Crystal Chenqu.
After all, it's blocking her path to wealth, isn't it? Wen Wan carried a bucket of snails and left.
Jiang Xia and Zhou Chenglei dug carefully, afraid of damaging the Jade-Crystal Chenqu.
After digging for about an hour, they finally unearthed the entire Jade-Crystal Chenqu! It was indeed huge, almost two meters long.
Even covered in sand, its purity and luster were evident, and it was completely petrified!
Selling it would definitely fetch a high price!
Zhou Chenglei gazed at the Jade-Crystal Chenqu, his expression turning solemn. He glanced at Jiang Xia, "Jiang Xia, I think..."
Jiang Xia interrupted, "You want to donate it to the museum, right?"
Zhou Chenglei smiled, "Yes!"
Jiang Xia said, "I'll stay here and watch over it. You go make a phone call and find someone to help bring this thing home. We can't leave it on the beach for the night; the tide will rise."
"Okay," Zhou Chenglei immediately ran off.
After he left, Jiang Xia carefully examined the Chenqu.
The more she looked, the more amazed she was by the wonders of nature.
She would have to take a photo to commemorate this moment.
Zhou Chenglei ran quickly to the production team and called Zhang Rong to inform the museum.
Then he rushed home, calling for Zhou Father and Zhou Chengxin to go to the beach and transport the giant Chenqu home.
The item was fragile, so Zhou Chenglei lined the handcart with straw and an old quilt.
When Zhou Father arrived at the beach and saw the Jade-Crystal Chenqu, taller than a person, he rubbed his hands in excitement before reaching out to touch it. "This thing is fully petrified! It looks just like Lamb Fat White Jade! How much is it worth? Did Xia Xia find it?"
Jiang Xia nodded, "We found it by chance."
Zhou Father laughed, showing his teeth, "Wealth-Bringer is truly a wealth-bringer!"
This time, they were going to strike it rich!
But Zhou Chenglei, with his heartless attitude, shattered his father's fantasy, "This should be donated to the museum."
Zhou Father was speechless, "Why? Can't we sell it for money?"
He had heard that some people on Coconut Island made a living by diving for these and selling them.
Zhou Chenglei explained, "Because it belongs in a museum."
Zhou Father turned to Jiang Xia, "Xia Xia, what do you think?"
Jiang Xia smiled, "I agree with Brother Lei. It's more valuable in a museum."
Zhou Father immediately responded, "The museum is the best choice! There, it will always be a priceless treasure! A gentleman cherishes wealth but acquires it ethically!"
Let's just donate it! After all, there are many ways to make money, and you have to give to receive.
Shouldn't they get a banner for this?
Will it be in the newspaper?
Zhou Father couldn't help but feel a little expectant!
The three of them struggled for half an hour before finally transporting the giant Chenqu home.
Since the old house had just been paved, they took it to the new house.
By the time the family finished dinner, it was already dark.
However, before they could even finish eating, they heard a knock on the door.
(End of Chapter)
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