398: proceed as planned

Since Director Zhang Long had been taken aback just now, interrupting Yang Qi's narration, he immediately asked again after getting confirmation from Yang Qi that this was real:

"This is a massive and very important matter. How do you plan to handle it?"

Yang Qi said:

"I'll definitely hand it over to the state! I can't handle it myself!"

"Good, good, good. You're doing the right thing. It's a relief you didn't just toss it back into the sea!"

Director Zhang Long nodded and said with a smile.

"However, there are also nine crates of gold bricks weighing about a ton, ten crates of some unknown ore, and two crates of golden Buddha statues on the ship. I plan to hand all of them over to the state."

Yang Qi revealed the other items as well.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing the latter part, Director Zhang Long became solemn and fell silent.

After about a minute, Director Zhang Long stopped thinking and spoke up:

"Yang Qi, actually, if there were no other treasures on that shipwreck besides that one item, it would have been a better thing."

"But since they exist, there will definitely be traces; you can't just hide them. The fact that you're taking the initiative to hand over so many treasures certainly shows your noble character. But I'm afraid some people might be insatiably greedy for the sake of credit."

Director Zhang Long paused and added:

"The location of that shipwreck is very important. Relevant departments will definitely go to investigate when the time comes."

"If it really doesn't belong to our country's territorial waters, there's room to maneuver. Otherwise, you might end up with nothing but a wasted effort!"

"After all, this is all going to be brought out into the open."

"But no matter what, bringing back that item is definitely a major achievement. What we need to do now is ensure your interests are maximized."

Zhang Jun chimed in at this point:

"Big brother, this is what we were just discussing..."

Director Zhang Long understood immediately and felt that this approach was the most suitable for Yang Qi:

"Proceed as you've discussed. Yang Qi, call Tang Long immediately and have him pass the word for you as soon as possible."

"Director Zhang Long of the local Maritime Safety Administration received your report this morning. Because the matter is of great importance and it's outside of working hours, Director Zhang Long decided to come in person to check and confirm first."

"After reporting to the local Maritime Safety Administration, the party involved also used his personal connections to simultaneously report the case to higher departments in the capital."

Yang Qi's eyes brightened a bit upon hearing this. These older brothers were worth knowing; they were truly looking out for him.

He immediately took out his phone and called Tang Long to explain the situation and express his requests.

Tang Long, who was still sleeping, was instantly shocked into full wakefulness upon hearing this. He was so startled he could barely speak straight.

After Zhang Jun took the phone and finished analyzing the pros and cons of the matter for him,

Tang Long also expressed his approval. For Yang Qi to hand over so many treasures plus that 'big darling' was already more than enough.

"Leave this to me. I'll call my second uncle right away. I bet he won't be able to sleep either. Hahaha!"

"Don't worry, Yang Qi. Even if we have noble characters, there has to be a limit! Alright, hanging up now. I'm making the call!"

Tang Long hung up hurriedly after speaking.

Yang Qi felt a wave of emotion; these brothers really stepped up when things happened!

However, he was also a bit frustrated:

"I clearly didn't say anything, so why are they all so sure, explicitly or implicitly, that I still have treasures left? Is it that obvious?"

"Then others will surely be able to guess as well. It really is more reliable to report directly to the central authorities. Otherwise, it might really..."

"Alright, I've finished my breakfast. Let's go open our eyes and see the true face of the matter! Since I received your report, shouldn't I confirm it in person?"

Director Zhang Long pushed aside his empty bowl, picked up a tissue from the dining table, and wiped his mouth.

"In the early morning, I have to eat breakfast first to line my stomach before working, right? There's nothing wrong with saying that, is there?"

Director Zhang Long asked as he walked outside.

"Nothing wrong with it. Even the heavens don't strike a man while he's eating!"

"Brother Long is right!"

"In the whole wide world, eating is the most important thing!"

Yang Qi and the other two quickly followed up on his words.

The four of them joked around as they walked toward the small dock of the Sea View Villa.

Before they even reached the dock, Yang Qi received a call from Tang Long:

"Yang Qi, I've already told my second uncle about it. He said he'll personally oversee this matter, so don't worry!"

"By the way, you'd better take a photo for me so I can send it to him. Is Brother Long there too?"

Yang Qi found it a bit strange:

"I'm going to take the photos now, but how did you know Brother Long was here?"

"Hehehe, don't I know A-Jun? If such a huge credit is to be shared, it should naturally be shared with our own people. Tell him that I'll inform my second uncle about this."

Yang Qi felt another wave of realization upon hearing this. These second-generation heirs were indeed a bunch of shrewd individuals; none of them were simple.

After hanging up, Yang Qi relayed Tang Long's words. Director Zhang Long didn't say anything, while Zhang Jun smiled and nodded.

When they arrived near the 'setting sail', Yang Qi found his parents actually cleaning on the ship.

"Mom, Dad, why are you here?"

Yang Qi asked curiously.

"Oh, it's A-Long! It's been a while since I last saw you!"

"Hey! A-Jun is here too!"

His parents ignored Yang Qi completely, pulled Bai Xue over, and began greeting Director Zhang Long and Zhang Jun.

"Hello, Uncle and Auntie. I've been quite busy lately. I'll come to see you in a few days when I have time."

Director Zhang Long immediately stepped forward to greet them.

"Uncle, Auntie, you're still cleaning for Yang Qi? I think you should let him do it himself! You can't spoil him too much, hahaha."

Zhang Jun was more familiar with Yang Qi's parents and spoke more casually.

"I'll go open the door!"

Yang Qi said helplessly.

"Uncle, Auntie, you carry on. I'm going to take some photos first."

Director Zhang Long said to the elders.

Hearing this, his mother pulled Bai Xue and gave her a look.

"Yes, it's been reported. Everything has been arranged, so don't worry."

Bai Xue said softly to Yang Qi's parents.

So, the group entered the Freezer Hold, and more than twenty crates came into view.

"This is it!"

Yang Qi said as he opened the small box.

"Hmm, as expected, it's wrapped in lead blocks. That's fine then, it's very safe! I'll take the photos first."

Director Zhang Long took out his phone and took photos of the inside of the box from all angles, including that thin sheet.

After he finished, Yang Qi went up to take photos.

"Jili guala... jili gulu..."

After the two of them had taken the photos, Zhang Jun suddenly picked up the thin sheet and started reciting in a foreign tongue.

"Wait, Brother Jun, are you for real? Is it possible you're just making it up? We can't understand foreign languages anyway."

Yang Qi immediately widened his eyes and stared intently at Zhang Jun.

The rest of them, except for Director Zhang Long, also turned their eyes toward Zhang Jun with looks of astonishment.

"I am humble, but I have English Level 8 and Japanese Level 6. Isn't reading these few crappy words a piece of cake? Hehehe."

Zhang Jun looked quite smug.