Chapter 278 Deputy Battalion Commander, Fire Your Cannon! (1/2)
Chapter 278: Deputy Battalion Commander, Fire Your Cannon!
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
It was another blazing hot day. Since morning, the hot temperature had taken reign over Arizona. When the treasure hunters reached the units, they were already drenched in sweat.
Hans was frantically guzzling down a bottle of ice water; his head full of sweat revealing how miserable he felt due to the heat.
Li Du was calmly controlling his breath, his gaze was spirited and clear. He was not sweating much.
The Playboy walked over and said in envy, ”Li, you know how to use Qigong? Look at you—seems like even this weather can’t do much to you.”
Li Du shook his head with a slight smile. Hans spoke as if he knew the secret to Li Du’s strength: ”‘One will feel cool when the heart is at ease,’ brother, that’s how the saying goes. Li Du’s state of mind is always at ease.”
”If you know about this, then why are you still sweating so much?” The Playboy questioned.
”D*mn it, I can’t calm down,” Hans sighed.
”Actually, my state of mind has nothing to do with Qigong. The reason why I’m not sweating, is because I’m Chinese, and you guys are white. Your sweat glands are more active.”
”Bullsh*t, you racist!” The Playboy immediately spat.
The other treasure hunters gradually arrived. The area started getting rowdy, and soon, the number of them exploded.
Hans removed his shades and observed their surroundings. ”Seems like quite a lot of people are coming for the stuff of the rich Middle Eastern folks. Looks like word has spread.”
”It wasn’t even a secret…” The Playboy said.
”Of course.” Andrew’s voice resonated from behind them. ”If it were a secret, how would guys like you manage to hear it? Since you guys could get that news, why can’t the others also?”
The Playboy and Andrew’s relationship had always been poor. Once he saw Andrew, he grew annoyed, and said, ”You’re just like a dog, always following behind us. What do you want? To sniff our butts?”
Andrew said, ”Don’t just move your mouth, you useless kid. If you’re dissatisfied with me, then try not to let me take any units later.”
The Playboy gave him the middle finger. ”No, since you only have eyes for trash units, I guess I won’t have to bother.”
Before the auction even started, the explosive smell of gunpowder between the two was already strong. ”What’s up with those two?” Li Du sneaked the question to Hans.
Hans shrugged, and said, ”I’m not too sure. Seems like some personal feelings are involved. I once heard something about the Playboy getting fooled by Andrew, and getting played by some woman?”
”Alright, I can empathize with the Playboy,” Li Du said. ”What’s there to hesitate about? Deputy Battalion Commander, bring out your Italian cannon!”
”What?” Hans’s face was full of confusion.
”What I mean is, later we’ll help out the Playboy. Let’s mess with Andrew today, how ‘bout that?”
Hans said, ”Sure. If we can embarrass him again, we’ll be at the top of our game in Flagstaff. No one will be able to compete with us in terms of fame back there.”
The auctioneer arrived. The first unit was unlocked, and he said, ”Alright everybody, line up in groups of four, each group has one minute to view. Everyone treasure this opportunity and begin.”
Once the doors opened, the treasure hunters at the front immediately gasped in excitement.
”Sh*t, I see the treasure!”
”Look at those covers—I bet, everything under them is carpets! Handwoven, high-quality stuff!”
”Look at those shelves. You see those trays? My God, they’re gold. Could they be made of real gold?”
”This unit is going to be nuts. This is what we’re here for, right?”
”It’s what everyone’s here for, buddy. It’s gonna be interesting.”
Li Du and the Playboy were in the same group. When it was their turn, the Playboy used a flashlight and scanned the place. A smile flashed across his face.
Playboy whispered as he looked. He identified several items in the storage and explained what they were.