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Chapter 409 Cleaning Up the Relics

Susie couldn't accept Professor Zhong's passing.

Although she didn't have deep feelings for Professor Zhong, she felt indescribably sad when a living person suddenly disappeared.

Especially Professor Zhong treated her as a relative and left all his property to her.

Others may think that Professor Zhong is a retired old man with little money, but only Susie knows that the antiques left by Professor Zhong are extremely valuable.

Susie sat and relaxed for a while, then got up and sorted things with Qiao Mu.

First, there were some manuscripts by Professor Zhong. Susie felt that these things were very valuable, so she collected all the manuscripts and put them into a big bag.

She plans to take some time to sort it out when she has free time, and see if some of the contents can be compiled and published when the time is right.

At this moment, Ruan Zhonghua came over and said, "Finally I found you. I went to the front row of houses and asked. They said Professor Zhong passed away and asked me to go to the back and have a look."

Su Qian told Ruan Zhonghua about the matter. Ruan Zhonghua sighed and rolled up his sleeves to help organize things.

After a while, Ruan Zhonghua pulled out a large wooden box from under the bed. Qiao Mu looked down and pulled out another one.

Both boxes were locked. Qiao Mu tried several times with the key and opened the lock on the box.

Opening the box, Qiao Mu said: "Susie, here is a letter for you."

Susie quickly took the letter and read it.

The letter was written by Professor Zhong a long time ago.

He wrote in the letter that he was old and had cardiovascular problems, and he might leave one day.

He had accumulated these antiques throughout his life, and if they were all handed over to the school, he was worried that they would not be properly kept.

After all, a lot of books in the school library were burned in the past few years.

He knew that Susie liked these things and knew the value of these things. He felt relieved to leave these things to Susie.

He has no other requirements. As long as these things are not destroyed and can be well preserved in this world, he is satisfied.

Susie looked at the date and saw that this letter was written shortly after Professor Zhong was hospitalized last time.

Perhaps it was that cardiac arrest that made him realize that he could leave this world at any time.

So I made a will in advance and left this letter to Susie.

Su Qian held the letter and her eyes were a little wet. Professor Zhong is a person who truly cherishes these antiques. He likes antiques not because of their economic value, but because of the Chinese culture they carry.

Compared with Professor Zhong, I am just a layman.

After folding the letter and putting it into her bag, Susie looked at the two large wooden boxes.

There are some things here that she has seen before, including a piece of Langhong porcelain that she exchanged for Professor Zhong.

In addition to porcelain, there are several pieces of jade, an ivory sculpture, and a Xuande furnace.

There is also a list in another box, which details the age of these items and the key points for appreciating similar items.

Susie looked at these two big boxes and felt worried. Where should I put so many things?

Her own house is in Hong Kong City, where there is a basement, which is convenient for storage, but these things cannot be transported there.

Or put it on the Yangjiao production team.

With two boxes so big, how big a hole would Grandpa have to dig to bury these things?

Qiao Mu quickly thought of Susie's difficulties, and whispered: "How about we take the things back to the capital and put them at my house."

Susie could think about it, Qiao Mu still had many antiques he bought for her at home, so it was just a good idea to put them together.

Besides, the security measures in the compound are also very good.

But, "How are we going to get this to the capital? For such a big box, we have to use freight. I don't trust this."

Ruan Zhonghua said from the side: "It will be really troublesome for you to get so many things back to the capital."

"These porcelains cannot be touched or touched. I'm afraid it's really inappropriate to transport them."

Qiao Mu said: "There is a plane from the provincial capital to the capital. Let's buy a plane ticket and go back. Pack these things carefully and check in your large luggage. You can go to the capital with us."

"When we get to the capital, I'll get a car to tow it back."

Susie thought about it and that was all she could think of.

Several people then sorted out other things.

Professor Zhong has a lot of books. Su Qian selected some that she wanted to read and put them aside. Qiao Mu and Ruan Zhonghua also selected a few books each. Su Qian planned to tell Professor Yuan about the rest and donate them to the school library.

Susie flipped through a photo album of Professor Zhong and planned to keep it for herself. She could look at it occasionally. If she could publish a book for Professor Zhong in the future, these photos would be useful.

Then there were some daily necessities of Professor Zhong. Susie packed some useful things and planned to let Ruan Zhonghua give them to those in need.

These days, no one will dislike other people's old things. As long as there is something that doesn't cost money, most people are happy to get it.

A few people ate in the school cafeteria at noon, and then packed up in the afternoon.

All the porcelain is wrapped in newspapers and old quilts in single layers, and then placed in boxes.

Finally, everything was sorted into categories, leaving only some furniture.

Susie arrived at Professor Yuan's side and said, "I have sorted everything out, and what needs to be hauled away tomorrow will be hauled away."

"I have packed some of Professor Zhong's books and donated them to the school library."

Professor Yuan nodded, "Okay, when the school asks for a house, I'll ask them to move the books."

Susie handed a bag in her hand to Professor Yuan, "You can keep some nutritional supplements for yourself."

She paused and said, "Take good care of yourself. I'll come see you next time when I come to the provincial capital."

Professor Yuan took the bag and said, "Thank you."

In the evening, several people had dinner in the school cafeteria. While eating, Susie was worried again, "How do you get these things to the airport?"

It's not easy to get a car now.

"What do you do when you get to the airport?"

Qiao Mu comforted her, "Don't worry, I'll call my dad later and ask him to find someone to find a solution."

Susie thought she could only trouble Uncle Qiao.

After eating, Ruan Zhonghua took the two of them to an office, pointed to the telephone on the table, and motioned for Qiao Mu to make a call.

Susie teased: "It seems you are doing pretty well in school."

Ruan Zhonghua smiled and said, "It's okay. The school teachers and leaders trust me."

Qiao Mu called his father nearby.

After hearing what his son said clearly, Qiao Yan nodded without hesitation, "Well, I think you and Su Qian won't have to run back and forth."

"I'll have someone haul the things tomorrow and fly them back to the capital. I'll also arrange for someone to pick them up and bring the things back and put them in Susie's room intact. Do you think that's okay?"

Qiao Mu turned around and spoke to Susie, who nodded. Uncle Qiao was thoughtful, so he didn't have to run back and forth.

Qiao Yan then said: "Okay, do you plan to stay in the school guest house tonight? Then I have made arrangements and someone will go there to find you."
Chapter completed!
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