Chapter 93: Preparing the Plan
On the first day of summer vacation, Gu Fan received a phone call that stirred him up. It turned out that Professor Luo had managed to decipher the blueprint, and it indeed revealed the location of the ancient kingdom of Qian Ye.
Gu Fan quickly visited Professor Luo together with Teacher Liu. Upon entering the room, they saw Professor Luo brimming with excitement: "We’ve found it! We might really locate the ancient civilization of Qian Ye and solve a historical mystery, I..."
"Wonderful. The research value brought by finding the Kingdom of Qian Ye is immeasurable." Teacher Liu was also ecstatic, seemingly happier than if he had won a grand prize.
Professor Luo showed Gu Fan the blueprint and compared it with the current map. The markings on many places matched perfectly, which gave them real hope of locating the ancient kingdom of Qian Ye.
"Excellent, congratulations, Professor!" Gu Fan quickly congratulated. This put Professor Luo at ease: "I’ve spent most of my life studying foreign historical cultures, without many remarkable achievements. Perhaps, this expedition would make my life more meaningful and valuable."
Gu Fan readily agreed: "Yes, I also believe that throughout life, we should strive for things that are meaningful and valuable."
Upon hearing this, Professor Luo looked at Gu Fan with admiration. Feeding off this energy, Gu Fan quickly proposed: "As it is summer vacation now and I have free time, I wonder when Professor Luo plans to embark on the archaeological expedition to find Qian Ye. I would like to seize this opportunity to be part of this grand quest."
Professor Luo’s face instantly clouded with difficulty, making Gu Fan feel that the matter might be challenging.
Exhaling deeply, Professor Luo explained: "Gu Fan, it’s not that I don’t wish to take you but it’s not as simple as setting out for the expedition. First, we need a plan. Second, we need funding. I’ve already approached the higher-ups, but the funds are tight right now. Many people are applying, and they can’t approve all."