The Amazing son in law Chapter 2020
Claire chuckled, “Mom, the more you speak, the more enigmatic you become, and it sounds like you’re unearthing a treasure trove… Did you really think you were a captain with a Midas touch?”
Elaine noticed Claire’s skepticism and her anxiety grew. She replied, “Why don’t you believe anything I say? My grandmother’s family has uncovered numerous significant tombs over the years. Just a few years back, close to my grandmother’s house, they excavated the renowned tomb of Marquis Holland. Have you heard about it?”
Claire nodded, “Yes, I’ve heard of it. It seems to be an important archaeological find. What’s the story behind it?” Fresh chapters posted on FindN()vel.net
“Well, here’s the scoop,” Elaine continued. “After the villagers alerted the police, the heritage department discovered a massive tomb there, which also contained the tomb of Marquis Holland’s wife. There were dozens of entrances—just a few of them!”
Claire listened in disbelief, “So this gang of tomb robbers is really that formidable?”
Elaine, feeling a bit flustered, urged, “If you don’t believe me, just look it up online!”
Charlie, chiming in, agreed, “Wife, you’re somewhat isolated in your views on this. There are indeed many skilled craftsmen in the private sector. The tomb raiding novels you read are based on real-life tomb raiders. If you don’t believe me, ask Dad—many artifacts are unearthed and traded in the antique circles every year, and to be honest, most of them are stolen by tomb robbers.”
Charlie recounted, “About ten or twenty years ago, there was a massive theft of Cordyceps in a central capital city. A store specializing in Cordyceps lost two hundred kilograms worth tens of millions overnight. Do you know how they pulled it off?”
Claire shook her head, curious, “How did they do it?”
Charlie explained, “They dug a tunnel from the shop across the street, creating an underground passageway several dozen meters long, which led directly into the Cordyceps shop, allowing them to steal everything.”
Claire exclaimed, “That’s absolutely insane!”
Charlie nodded, “Putting aside their illegal activities, you have to admit that their tunneling skills are quite impressive.”
Elaine turned to Claire and said, “Now do you believe what I’ve told you?”
Claire could only nod, “Okay, Mom, I believe you…”
Elaine smiled and added, “So now you understand what it means to be opportunistic, right? For tomb robbers, who would go to a poor country to donate a temple if there wasn’t a tomb hidden in the mountains? That’s the same with Loreen; if Aurous Hill wasn’t lucrative, why would she, a lady from a prominent Eastcliff family, come here just to waste time? This is why I believe there are treasures in Aurous Hill that we’re completely unaware of!”
Claire frowned, “But where could there possibly be treasure in Aurous Hill? Even if there is an ancient tomb, it’s unlikely that the Thomas family would rob it!”
Elaine countered, “The treasure I’m referring to might not even be a tomb! Perhaps there are some influential people hiding in Aurous Hill!”
Claire chuckled, “An influential person? What kind of big shot could capture the interest of all the families in Eastcliff?”
After saying this, she pointed at Charlie playfully, “There are many people around here who call your son-in-law Charlie a ‘real dragon on earth.’ Is he the hidden big shot we’re talking about?”