Section 110

He could not help stopping in his tracks. Frowning, he scrutinized the octagonal candlestick.

After confirming it several times, Gu Jinshui said nothing. He merely spoke a few words to Professor Bai before quickening his pace and looking around.

Seeing Gu Jinshui hurrying about with an increasingly furrowed brow, Professor Bai began to suspect that something had happened.

But since Gu Jinshui had not said anything, Professor Bai pretended not to know and even helped cover for him, smiling as he said, "Xiao Gu really is young. He can't sit still after seeing so many treasures. We don't have his energy, so let's take our time."

Everyone laughed and agreed.

Professor Xu added, "Looks like Xiao Gu has made another discovery today. We'll have to make him write a few more papers when we get back."

The group chatted and laughed as they walked.

On the other side, Yamamoto had already noticed Gu Jinshui's strange behavior. A thoughtful look flashed through his eyes.

"Mr. Yamamoto, the coins you wanted to see are upstairs." Dean Zhang smiled and called out to him.

Yamamoto responded with a greeting, nodded, and led everyone upstairs.

Gu Jinshui had only hurriedly looked through one floor, but his expression had completely changed.

He returned to Professor Bai and casually found an excuse. "Professor Bai, why don't we go outside for a cigarette?"

Professor Bai was taken aback and had yet to answer when Professor Xu said, "Just smoke in the corner. Why go outside? It's freezing out there."

Gu Jinshui waved his hand and smiled. "That won't do. This place is full of cultural relics. We can't be careless. Even with the glass between us, we'd be sinners if the smoke damaged anything."

"That's right. You all keep looking. Xiao Gu and I will go out