Capítulo 365: The Magu painting Part II

'These people fed on taxes until they are fat. I feel pity for their trouser fasteners. Will his stomach burst?' thought an archeology professor while he was staring at the minister.

Each of the experts could only think these things; they never dared to speak them out loud. The politicians' job was to manage the country, they had power both in public and behind the scenes. None of the experts wanted to risk their families and their lives.

The event ran as planned. Qian Mo gave the opening speech, noting the importance and cultural value of these old documents and scrolls.

“Just torn pieces of paper. Not worth anything,” the minister said quietly. Although the others and the press could not hear him, Bai Zhe clearly heard him.