10 pm. Beijing Airport.
Countless stars pierced through the dark night sky, twinkling and sparkling.
In front of the terminal, Dong Xuebing was leaning against the glass window outside the terminal, smoking a cigarette. He was waiting coldly. At this time, there were very few people boarding at this time. Most of them were departing flights. Passengers with suitcases flashed past in front of them. Some were tourists returning to Beijing, some were on business trips, and some were visiting relatives. The bustling atmosphere of a first-tier city could be read from here.
At this time, an ordinary black Elantra used for family photography stopped in front of the terminal.
Dong Xuebing looked up and threw away his cigarette. He walked over and entered the front passenger seat.
"Chief Dong, it's been a while." That person was Western District State Security Branch Sixth Bureau's Deputy Chief, Old Qian. When Dong Xuebing was still in the General Affairs Office, he had helped Old Qian when the City Bureau Chief Jiang's relative was arrested. Old Qian still owes Dong Xuebing a favor.
Dong Xuebing forced a smile when he saw his old colleague. "Old Qian, why did you come over personally?"
"How can I not take care of you?" Old Qian knew Dong Xuebing had something urgent to attend to and took out his passport. "Chief Xu had asked her subordinates to arrange this for you, and she did not use the other departments' stamps. She saw you are in a hurry and can't make it in time, so she used the State Security's special immigration documents. Here, it's the same as a normal passport. Take it."
Dong Xuebing took the passport and nodded.
"Also, this is 100,000 R Yen and the plane ticket. Chief Xu had used her own money to exchange for this. Haha … You are really influential." Old Qian looked at his watch and said, "By the way, your flight is about to take off. It's a late flight. It was supposed to leave at 9 o 'clock, but the flight was delayed until now. Your ticket was inserted at the last minute, and there is a vacancy in the economy class. I have already informed them. You'd better go as soon as possible, or you won't be able to catch up. As for the return ticket, you can contact me at that time, and I will arrange it for you."
Dong Xuebing immediately kept the gifts. "Old Qian, I will not say much. Thank you."
Old Qian laughed. "We are old friends. What's there to be polite with?"
"If everything goes well, I will be back tomorrow or the day after. Also, help me thank Chief Xu. I will return her the money."
"Yes. Chief Xu asked you to be careful. No matter what you are doing, don't cause any trouble. After all, this is not China."
Dong Xuebing nodded and did not say anything else. His trip to Tokyo is to create a commotion, and it's impossible for him not to cause trouble.
After alighting, Dong Xuebing ran to the main hall to settle the paperwork.
After the photos were taken and verified, Dong Xuebing was allowed to go through the second checkpoint at the boarding gate.
Dong Xuebing was the last to board the plane. If it weren't for Deputy Director Qian, Dong Xuebing would not even be able to board the plane. The gates were closed before the flight. After boarding the plane, Dong Xuebing looked at his boarding pass and walked 20 meters to his seat. The old lady sitting beside Dong Xuebing moved her legs sideways to let Dong Xuebing enter. The other passengers were also looking at Dong Xuebing, wondering why he could board the train so late at night.
This time, it was a big plane with two rows of aisles and two more rows of seats.
Dong Xuebing does not have any luggage and sat down after squeezing in.
Ring … ring … ring … Dong Xuebing's phone rang, and it was Xie Hao.
The plane had not taken off, and Dong Xuebing did not switch off his phone. He quickly answered. "Hello, Xiao Hao. It's me."
Xie Hao asked curiously. "Brother Dong, are you not at the hospital?"
"No. I have something on outside and had to leave."
"Hey, we thought you were waiting downstairs and looked for you for a long time. By the way, my eldest sister's cell phone ran out of battery. She asked me to tell you that my eldest sister will stay in the hospital to accompany my aunt tonight and won't be going back. My second sister and I just came out of the hospital. I don't think my aunt's birthday will be celebrated tomorrow. It might be postponed to Monday, or it might not be celebrated. I don't know yet. The main thing is that after the Bodhisattva statue was lost, my aunt and my family no longer have the mood to celebrate."
The stewardess was frowning at Dong Xuebing. She seems to be reminding him to switch off his phone.
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Ok. Xiao Hao, I have something urgent to attend to. I might not be able to go back tomorrow. Tell your Sis to call me if she wants to see me." Dong Xuebing's number is a global number, and he can use it in Japan.
"Ok. Carry on with your work." Xie Hao hangs up.
Dong Xuebing did not want to tell them as he is afraid Xie Huilan and Madam Han will be worried.
After a while, the stewardess announces to everyone to fasten their seatbelts. The plane is about to take off. A big plane was much more stable than a small one. It did not feel too bumpy and was quite comfortable. After the plane soars into the sky, Dong Xuebing closed his eyes and clenched his fists.
One hour …
Two hours …
Three hours …
There was not much time difference between flying from Beijing to the southern cities and flying to Japan. The only difference was the time difference.
It's late at night when Dong Xuebing arrived at Tokyo.
Dong Xuebing is not familiar with this place, and he does not know the language here. He could only hail a taxi outside the lobby. Luckily, the drivers here can understand some simple English, and Dong Xuebing had studied English a while ago. His English from his university days had recovered to about 80%, and he told the driver to go to the hotel. After driving for about ten minutes, they arrived at a hotel. The signboard of the hotel was written in English. Hmmm … it was not English. It seems to be English. Anyway, Dong Xuebing could not understand it. After paying, Dong Xuebing entered the hotel and spoke to the receptionist in English. He managed to get a room and went upstairs after getting the room card.
Sixth floor, a standard room.
After taking a shower, Dong Xuebing fell asleep.
The next morning, Dong Xuebing packed his clothes and took a taxi to the National Museum.
Today was Sunday, but after walking around the periphery of Ueno Park, he did not see many people entering the museum inside. There were more people in China, and with the antique trend being hot, the cultural heritage was also there, so places like the Forbidden City were always crowded with people. However, the National Museum was different. Although there were also people in twos and threes, it was not as crowded as the Forbidden City.
The adult entrance ticket for the permanent exhibition is 600 RMB.
Dong Xuebing bought the tickets in English and walked towards the museum.
The museum here was still very different from the one in China. The surrounding low courtyard walls did not seem to have any special protection, as if a pickpocket could easily climb up. Compared to the Palace Museum, this place did not look like a museum, but more like a university.
Dong Xuebing walked for a few meters, and the main entrance of the museum is in front of him.
It was a brownish-white staircase and a three-story building. It looked quite imposing.
But Dong Xuebing's mind is not here. He is like a tourist and strolled around the building. He did not enter the building directly and looked at the walls and the hidden CCTV cameras. He also calculated the distance and position in his head before looking at the entrance. Before Dong Xuebing transferred from State Security to Public Security, he had attended the State Security's "Party School" for a period of training. That's why he is more experienced than others.
About 40 minutes later, Dong Xuebing entered the main hall.
There is a security check at the entrance, and Dong Xuebing noticed a few security guards and the CCTV in the lobby. After that, he entered the National Treasure Room. Dong Xuebing does not know much about Japanese antiques. There are paintings of Buddha and Samurai swords in the room. The only antique Dong Xuebing can recognize is < Snow Boat Splash Ink Landscape Painting >. This painting is very famous in Japan and is considered a National Treasure. It is equivalent to China's Liu Shengjin Jade Dress. Both of these paintings are very important and valuable in other countries.
Dong Xuebing pretended to be a tourist and walked back the way he came.
The National Museum is Japan's first museum, and there is a main hall that displays Japanese art. This is where Dong Xuebing is standing. Behind the main hall are the Biaoqing Hall, Falung Temple Treasure Hall, Heisei Hall, and Japanese Hall. Most of the overseas Asian art is displayed in the Japanese Hall.
After looking around, Dong Xuebing went straight to the Japanese Hall.
Dong Xuebing walked around and looked around. He found all the CCTV cameras, and luckily, they are all on the surface. He even went to the Japanese Guesthouse's toilet to check the blind spots of the CCTV cameras and even went to the Japanese Guesthouse's washroom to check it out. It took Dong Xuebing about two to three hours to complete this task.
It's almost noon, and Dong Xuebing had a rough idea of what to do next.
At this moment, he finally had the mood to pay attention to the exhibits.
Dong Xuebing's anger was ignited when he saw it. Most of the artifacts on display were from China. They were all looted from China in the past. There were at least a few hundred of them, and there were at least a few thousand of them in the vault. There were porcelain, paintings, lacquer ware, Four Treasures of the Study, etc. All of them were very valuable. There were even China's National Treasures and numerous Grade 1 and Grade 2 relics. Dong Xuebing had never seen some of them in China before. This showed how valuable they were.
One …
Ten pieces …
A hundred pieces …
Finally, Dong Xuebing saw a Bodhisattva statue in a corner.
The Bodhisattva in the glass wall was dignified and peaceful, with one leg crossed and the other down, revealing a very natural beauty. It was very profound. At first glance, one might not feel anything, but if one took a closer look, that kind of beauty indeed came from the Bodhisattva's bones!
Dong Xuebing's eyes narrowed, and his heart turned cold.
There was no mistaking it!
This was the sandstone Buddha statue from the Tianlong Mountain Grotto of the Tang Dynasty! The Xie Family's heirloom!
Baby! I've finally found you!
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