Chapter 152 The Trick of the Big Fox (1/2)

Chapter 152: The Trick of the Big Fox

Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Hearing his words, Hans ran over immediately. His speed scared Ah Meow and it stared at Big Fox with its big eyes.

He grabbed the album and examined it with excitement. ”Yes, this is a good item. The photos are old—I guess they have been around at least 100 years!”

Li Du said, ”Maybe we should find an expert to seek some advice. We can ask him about the times of these old photos. I hope they’re worth some money.”

Not every old thing was certainly valuable. There were a lot of old photos in the United States, especially in some shops which had been opened for more than hundred years, and in big families. They often kept a lot of old photos.

In addition, there were many old photography studios in the United States. Hans found a photography studio in Flagstaff. He brought Li Du along.

This photography studio was very historical. There was a variegated signboard on the door. Also, the outside walls were painted with some abstract paintings. Li Du stared at them for awhile but he still could not figure them out.

Hans noticed and said, ”Stop looking at it. Originally, they painted a man who was taking a picture. But after some time, the paint faded. So the owner just repainted over it randomly, and it became an abstract painting. ”

Li Du felt strange and asked, ”Why did they randomly paint with some colors? Why don’t they redraw it again? Or paint a different pattern?”

Hans shook his head. ”Maybe this is how the boss expressed his dissatisfaction towards the changes of the world.”

When he knocked on the door, an old voice spoke after a moment: ”Come in.”

Li Du followed behind Hans. Entering the photography studio, he saw that there were many photos on the walls. The most conspicuous photo was the one of Marilyn Monroe’s iconic flying skirt.

There was a counter inside the house and there were several cameras on the counter. There was an old model of a wooden camera; Li Du would believe it if someone said that the wooden camera was 100 years old.

There was a desk inside the counter. A white-haired elderly man was sitting in front of the table and drinking a cup of coffee. His clothes were clean and tidy. He looked relaxed, unlike many elders who had been abandoned by society.

”Little boy, you look familiar,” the old man stared at Hans and said.

Hans smiled and said, ”I am the son of Firaki Fox. I think he took his wedding photos here. He used to come here for taking pictures.”

The old man suddenly nodded. ”Firaki! You are the son of Firaki! How you’ve grown! My God, how time flies! So how is your father recently? ”

Hans said wryly, ”He has died and is now in heaven with God and Jesus.”

The old man made the sign of the cross on his chest. ”May his soul be comforted. So why are you coming in today?”

Hans said, ”I wanted to have a photo with my buddy.”

The elder laughed. ”Did you come here to take a photo? You must think thoroughly. There is no Polaroid or digital photography here—I have to develop the film for you. Therefore, the price is higher.”

Hans said, ”Don’t worry about the price.”

The old man felt satisfied and smiled, ”You made the right decision. Films are better than digital photos because they have better color reproduction and granularity. They are really amazing.”

Although the photography studio was located in the old building, the high-ceilinged studio was spacious. It was not crowded at all—even after Godzilla came in.

The three of them stood in front of a backdrop. Godzilla was sitting in the center while Li Du and Hans put their arms around his shoulders. They smiled together so they could take a good picture.

After they finished shooting, the old man was going to write them a receipt for collecting the photo later. At the same time, Hans handed him the album and said, ”Boss, can you have a look at the photos inside this album? We wish to know their approximate ages.”