Movie variety show soul travels between two worlds to become a rich man

Chapter 77: Ancestors are all based on bragging, civilization is based on fabrication
"Congratulations, Mr. Harold. Please be sure to hand over this precious book to us at Sotheby's. We will give you the most favorable commission rate and sell it at a price that satisfies you..."

Facing the excited and enthusiastic Kevin Bull, Gao Dongxu smiled and said, "Of course. I'm sitting here because I believe in your company's reputation and professionalism. I have one more copy. We'll talk after the appraisal—"

"Okay, okay..." Kevin Bull smiled a little embarrassedly, then looked at James Martin who had opened another very old book with "HAMLET" printed on the cover.

A minute later, James Martin closed the old book with great relish, eyes full of surprise and excitement as he said, "It's almost confirmed that this book is a first edition of Shakespeare's Hamlet, and the price is over three million dollars..."

Not only Kevin Bull was excited, but Gao Dongxu also finally smiled. Although he was very restrained, he was very happy in his heart. He really didn't expect that the two tattered books he found in the thrift store would be so valuable.

Based on the perception fed back to him by the plug-in, he could confirm that the two books were antiques, but he really didn't expect them to be so precious and valuable.

But in this way, all the dollars he earned from Americans when he came to the United States have now been earned back, and more than ten times more. It is really a pleasure to fleece the sheep.

Looking at the two tattered books, Gao Dongxu couldn't help laughing again. Precious antiques from China that were thousands, or even two or three thousand years old, were sold for tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars by Westerners. However, two tattered books were regarded as treasures. This was a bit like a nouveau riche looking for his ancestors and compiling a family tree.

Since the Age of Discovery and the Second Industrial Revolution, when white people dominated the world, they have been committed to promoting white supremacy, highlighting racial advantages, and boasting about how advanced and long their civilization and history are.

If there are no written records, they fabricate; if there are no historical relics, they forge; if there are no cultural relics, they bury and then dig them up themselves, and they claim that some scraps of copper and iron, worn-out shoes and broken arrowheads represent civilization; and they claim that some torn sheepskin dug up in a cave is the Dead Sea Scrolls. (The Dead Sea Scrolls have been confirmed by American scientific research institutions to be modern forgeries.)
You have to know that the so-called archaeology was created by Westerners. From the very beginning, they have held the right to speak and the final right of interpretation, and their fabrication of lies is truly systematic.

Apart from anything else, Europe, with its so-called long history, hasn’t even unearthed a single decent bronze artifact to date…

Some people may not believe what I said. After all, for the Chinese, a country with an ancient civilization like China, which has extremely rich historical and material evidence and a continuous history, does not care about these things and does not feel anything about them.

However, many newly wealthy nations find it difficult to withstand the crushing pressure of a superior "generation" like the Celestial Empire. Yet, unable to produce further historical evidence to prove their history and culture rivals, or even surpasses, the Celestial Empire, they seek to highlight their superiority and self-confidence. Consequently, they resort to desperate measures, relying on centuries of experience in fabricating history during turbulent times, and continue to falsify history, taking traditional shortcuts.

For example, Britain and the United States, Japan, which has dug its own grave and made a fool of itself, and South Korea, which has been jumping around all day, tampering with history, and stealing culture...

Is it ridiculous?
This isn't ridiculous, because in a multicultural world, a long history often signifies a profound cultural heritage and exceptional national wisdom. By falsifying history, relying on constant propaganda and cultural exports to control discourse, the West has fabricated a so-called civilization comparable to, and even older than, Chinese culture. This is a way for the West to demonstrate the superiority of its own cultural genes.

For example, the Roman Empire, of which Westerners are most proud, has a glorious history that is not only admired by later generations but also a source of national pride for the West. However, the history of the Roman Empire is not entirely true, and many epics and biographies are fictions like "Romance of the Three Kingdoms."

This kind of fabrication and transformation of history is actually an artificial processing of cultural genes. Through the passage of time and historical changes, it is solidified into seemingly accurate history and then passed on and promoted.

Otherwise, without a long history and civilization, they would be unable to do anything to brag about their ancestors and inspire future generations to develop.

Of course, for Gao Dongxu at this moment, the more these foreigners treasure these two shabby books, the happier he is. It would be best if they could be sold at a sky-high price so that he can reap the benefits of the Westerners.

It seems that I really need to go to the flea market and look for antiques owned by Westerners. They are more eager for antiques with a long history there than the Chinese.

Since Westerners can use national sentiment to hype the bronze heads of the twelve zodiac animals and reap the wealth of the Chinese people, he can do the same. However, he still needs to find an antique carrier that can ignite Western public opinion.

While thinking about this, Gao Dongxu's cell phone rang. Under the quiet and eager gaze of Kevin Bull and James Martin, he picked up the phone, said a few words, hung up the phone and said to them with a smile: "Please send someone to the door to pick up my lawyer..." "Okay, please wait--" Kevin Bull responded with a smile, then turned around and gestured to the young white man who had received him before, who nodded and walked out quickly.

"I need to explain that I am from China and I won't be staying in the United States for long. I want to give these two books to you for auction, so I think it would be more convenient to entrust a lawyer to help me handle the follow-up work." Gao Dongxu explained with a smile.

Kevin Bull and James Martin both smiled and nodded in understanding.

Not long after, an Asian beauty, about 1.6 meters tall, wearing a pink suit, a tight skirt, a white V-neck silk tank top, with loose black hair, carrying a briefcase, walked in with a smile following the white youth.

Well, she is a 70-point beauty, with typical Korean looks, single eyelids, fiery red lips, and a sweet smile, but she always gives people a fake and flattering feeling.

As soon as the other party came in, she smiled and went straight to Gao Dongxu. She walked up to him, extended her hand and said with a smile: "Hello, Mr. Gao, I am lawyer Ingrid Yun (played by Zhao Yadun). Maggie has already told me about your situation on the phone. I am very happy to be your attorney."

"Hello, Ingrid, you can call me Harold." Gao Dongxu smiled and held the other's white hand, then let go and introduced Kevin Bull and James Martin to her.

Ingrid gave a professional smile and shook hands with Kevin and Kevin respectively. After everyone sat down, Gao Dongxu introduced the two books to Ingrid. After hearing the value of the two books, Gao Dongxu clearly saw a glint in Ingrid's eyes, and the look he gave him became a little hot.

Gao Dongxu was too familiar with this kind of look from women and couldn't help but laugh in his heart, but he was not very interested in the other person's appearance.

After taking the employment contract handed over by the other party and quickly reading it, Gao Dongxu signed his name with a smile.

With a lawyer, things became much easier. Kevin brought various documents for the auction. After Ingrid checked and confirmed that there were no problems, Gao Dongxu began to sign.

After watching Kevin Bull put away two precious old books worth tens of millions of dollars and locked them in a box in the presence of several people, everyone smiled and shook hands and said goodbye.

Gao Dongxu and Ingrid, one tall and one short, walked out of Sotheby's headquarters side by side and stood at the door.

"Thank you, Ingrid."

"This is what I should do. I will keep an eye on the progress of the auction of the two books until the proceeds are deposited into your account."

"Thank you." Gao Dongxu smiled and shook hands with the other person again. When they separated, he felt the touch of his palm and said with a smile, "Maybe I will send some antiques to auction in the future. When that happens, I will have to trouble you again."

"At your service at any time." Ingrid said with a sweet smile on her face.

"That's it, I have an appointment and it's almost time. So, call me if you have anything." Gao Dongxu realized that the other party had no intention of leaving, and he couldn't help but laugh in his heart, and said with an apologetic expression.

"Okay, let's contact each other by phone--" A hint of disappointment flashed in Ingrid's eyes, but she still smiled sweetly and waved goodbye to Gao Dongxu.

　I'm looking for your collection, follow-up reading, monthly tickets, and all kinds of requests for my new book. My trip to the ugly country is about to end, and the following stories will be even more exciting. Thank you all for your support!!!
　　
　
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