Chapter 984 - 983: Moscow
Subsequently, a few people gathered together to discuss and finally concluded that this should be a large ancient tomb, possibly a tomb complex. The discovery made everyone very excited. Being able to excavate such a large burial site would be one of the most proud achievements of their lives. They were extremely excited.
"How is it?" Lin Chuan asked.
"Lin Chuan, is it really possible to rob this place?" Luo Youcai asked.
"Of course it is!" Lin Chuan nodded and said, "However, it can only be done at night, and I will send people to assist with your work."
"That's great." Luo Youcai was overjoyed upon hearing this, and said, "I just need to dig at night. If someone helps, that would be even better. After all, we are all getting old, and if we really need to dig a hole, it would be quite difficult."
"Hmm." Lin Chuan nodded and said, "Don't worry, the soldiers here will cooperate with your actions and protect you as well."
"That's fantastic." Luo Youcai was even more delighted upon hearing this.
"We decided to start the operation tomorrow night," Chen Si said excitedly, "It's hard to find such a large burial site, and I can't wait to see what's inside right now."
"Hehe..." Li Zhao chuckled and then said, "This is absolutely a big deal."
The group excitedly returned to Kabul.
That night, the three uncles couldn't sleep, but gathered together to discuss strategies for such a large burial site. Where exactly should they start digging the hole? Choosing the right place to dig is quite a learned art, otherwise choosing incorrectly would make the endeavor twice as hard for half the result, which would waste time. Wasting time is one thing, but if there's a risk to life, that's a major issue.
A group of people huddled together, laughing and joking.
Lin Chuan watched them with a smile at the corner of his mouth and instructed Luo Guoqing, "Old Luo, please take care of the uncles. I have to go to Russia tomorrow."
"Sure!" Luo Guoqing nodded.
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Lin Chuan didn't need to meddle in the tomb-robbing affair, and even if he wanted to, there was no way to start. After all, the matter is not that simple. Moreover, some things are not something you can get involved in just because you want to; it involves professional issues that need to be considered.
Lin Chuan no longer got involved in the tomb-robbing affair after all.
The next day, he headed to Moscow with the Song brothers.
Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation and the capital of Moscow Oblast. Moscow is Russia's political, economic, cultural, financial, and transportation center, as well as the largest comprehensive city. It is an international metropolis.
Moscow is located in the central part of the European section of Russia, in the middle of the Eastern European Plain, spanning both banks of the Moscow River and its tributary, the Yauzha River. Moscow connects the upper entry and river mouth of the Volga Basin and is an extremely important transportation hub on the Eurasian continent, as well as Russia's significant industrial manufacturing center, technology, and education hub.
Founded along the Moscow River in 1147, Moscow acted as the national capital from the time of the Grand Principality of Moscow through the Tsarist Russia, the Soviet Union, and the Russian Federation for over 800 years, making it a world-famous ancient city. Moscow boasts numerous places of interest and is home to the historically rich Kremlin. The city's urban planning is beautiful, nestled in a sea of green, giving it the reputation of "the capital in the forest."
Moscow is indeed a beautiful city, so beautiful that it makes people reluctant to leave.
They arrived in Moscow around noon. The flight landed at Moscow's international airport.
Flights from Afghanistan often catch the attention of Moscow customs, so the passengers on this flight were subject to more stringent checks. Lin Chuan and the Song brothers smoothly got out of the airport because they held Chinese passports, and their yellow skin served as their best pass. The relationship between the Russian Federation and China is extremely positive, as can be seen from the customs treatment.
"Moscow is really beautiful," Song Wen said as he stood on the streets of Moscow.
"It truly is beautiful," Song Wu nodded in agreement.
The three of them sat in a taxi, heading straight towards downtown Moscow. Lin Chuan smiled and said, "Moscow's night view is the most beautiful. The night view is stunning, especially around Red Square, which is simply breathtaking."
As they traveled along Moscow's streets, looking at the pointed houses and those very European-style buildings, they were absolutely filled with awe. Song Wen and Song Wu were traveling abroad for the first time, so they found the foreign ambiance and European elements utterly fascinating, leaving them with wide-eyed wonder.
Soon, the car stopped at the entrance of a castle-like building.
This location is in the central area of Moscow, and owning such a luxurious and opulent building here is definitely not the province of ordinary people.
"What is this place?" Song Wen asked curiously as he got out of the car.
"This is the place where the person we are looking for lives," Lin Chuan said with a smile.
"Wow," Song Wu exclaimed, "Living in a place like this, their identity and status must be extraordinary, right?"
"Of course!" Lin Chuan nodded and said, "It's a Russian general in command of hundreds of thousands of troops. Wouldn't you say that's impressive?"
"No wonder." Song Wen was startled.
The group stood at the entrance, where two soldiers in uniforms were on guard at the doorway of the castle-like building. As Lin Chuan and his group walked over, the two soldiers immediately blocked their way and said in Russian, "This is a forbidden area, no entry allowed."
"I am a guest of General Kirlovsky." Lin Chuan smiled calmly.
The two soldiers hesitated for a moment. One of them asked, "Do you have an appointment with General Kirlovsky?"
"No!" Lin Chuan shook his head and said, "Please kindly inform him that the Chinese Lin Chuan is here. I believe he will be very pleased."
The two soldiers were stunned again.
Reporting hastily was obviously not ideal. However, Lin Chuan's manners seemed anything but hostile, and he appeared to have a good relationship with Kirlovsky. This made them hesitate and feel a bit puzzled and curious. Nevertheless, one soldier quickly made up his mind.
"Alright, please wait a moment. I will report for you at once." The soldier smiled slightly.
Then, he turned and sprinted into the mansion.
It wasn't long before the soldier rushed back out with excitement, saying, "Chinese Lin Chuan, you can go in now. General Kirlovsky is waiting for you inside."
"Alright, thank you." Lin Chuan thanked him politely.
Lin Chuan and the other soldier conversed proficiently in Russian, leaving the Song family brothers shocked and amazed. They hadn't expected that Lin Chuan, who was fluent in English, could also master Russian so well. It felt unbelievable. The more they got to know Lin Chuan, the more they found him enigmatic, stirring complex emotions. The incredulity left them utterly astounded.
Lin Chuan curled his lips in a mysterious smile as he led the Song family brothers into the mansion.
This was an extremely luxurious castle, spacious and richly decorated inside. The opulence was unimaginable, with palace-style furnishings and beautiful murals on the walls that were simply beyond belief. There were numerous genuine artworks from the Italian Renaissance hanging on the walls. These masterpieces would undoubtedly fetch astounding prices if sold.
The group followed Lin Chuan through the long corridors, navigating the castle skillfully, and soon arrived at a room.
Lin Chuan then knocked on the door.
After a moment, a beautiful Russian girl with long legs opened the door. She was strikingly beautiful, with a high nose, golden hair, and charming emerald eyes. Upon seeing Lin Chuan, she beamed happily, "Mr. Lin Chuan, you've finally arrived."
"It's you, Miss Beyoncé." Lin Chuan was a bit surprised.
"Yes!" Beyoncé smiled calmly and said, "I happened to come to see General Slovsky, and I didn't expect to meet you."
"Haha, that's perfect." Lin Chuan chuckled and said, "I was just about to see the General for a business deal. If you're interested, Miss Beyoncé, we can discuss it together."
"Oh? Really?" Beyoncé was taken aback, then she laughed and said, "Alright, I'm quite interested in Mr. Lin Chuan's plan. Let's see if there's an opportunity to collaborate."
Consequently, Lin Chuan immediately walked inside.
General Slovsky was nearly seventy years old now, but despite his age, he appeared unusually energetic. He sat upright in the chair, smiling warmly at Lin Chuan. The General had some age spots on his face and deep wrinkles when he smiled. He beamed with pride as Lin Nanchuan entered, saying, "Lin Chuan, you've finally come. I've been waiting for you for a long time."
"General, sorry to keep you waiting." Lin Chuan bowed courteously.
"Come, sit down." Slovsky chuckled.
Lin Chuan took a seat directly opposite him, smiling as he said, "I'm relieved to see you're as spirited as ever, General."
"How is Mr. Chen?" Slovsky grinned as he asked.
"Very well." Lin Chuan nodded, saying, "Just as vibrant as you."
"What plan do you have for me this time?" Slovsky stared at Lin Chuan, his eyes still as tranquil as a millennia-old well.
Lin Chuan smiled, "This time, I've come to bring you money."
"Money?" Slovsky furrowed his brows.
"Yes, it's business." Lin Chuan chuckled.
"Oh?" Slovsky was stunned again: "What are you planning to do?"