From Wage Slave to Tycoon novel Chapter 247

Chapter 247: Chapter 159: Time to Enter the Net

"We don’t know." For once, everyone shook their heads in unison.

The tour guide, Xiaohei, looked as if he had expected this. "The Terracotta Army was discovered by a farmer digging a well. His discovery is what led to the Pit No. 1 we see today."

As soon as he finished, someone asked curiously, "Xiaohei, were these warriors actually made from real people? They look just like them!"

At this, everyone looked at Xiaohei with curiosity. Su Chen was no exception; he was also wondering if they were clay figures or real people.

The reason for this idea had to do with a certain film by a famous director with the surname Zhang, *A Terracotta Warrior*, which depicted people being encased in clay.

"Hahaha! That’s a great question, but I’m afraid I have to disappoint you all. In reality, these are all clay figures, crafted by ancient artisans in a one-to-one scale based on real people."

Upon hearing the answer, the tour group members nodded thoughtfully. But Su Chen noticed a hint of disappointment on a couple of faces?

This was something Su Chen hadn’t expected. ’Were they actually hoping the warriors were made from real people?’

Su Chen couldn’t help but shudder at the thought. ’It really takes all sorts to make a world.’

They spent a good half hour in Pit No. 1. Xiaohei’s commentary was excellent; he even explained in great detail how to distinguish the ranks of the warriors.

Pits No. 2 and No. 3 weren’t as stunning as the first. This was because the excavation techniques at the time were inadequate. Many of the freshly unearthed warriors were still painted, but their colors vanished almost immediately upon exposure.

This phenomenon prompted the relevant authorities to halt further excavations. Otherwise, who knows how many years it would have taken just to unearth all of them.

It’s a well-known fact that in a place like Xi’an, you could dig a hole almost anywhere and stand a good chance of hitting an ancient tomb.

The most unfortunate people are those who buy property in Xi’an. You never know when construction on your home will actually be finished. If you’re unlucky enough that a high-ranking tomb is discovered under your property, you probably won’t see your new house for another three to five years.

This is precisely why, despite its thriving tourism industry, Xi’an’s urban development lags considerably behind other cities.

After touring the three pits, they went to see the historical artifacts discovered during the excavation. The exquisite relics were a real eye-opener for Su Chen.

He marveled at the superb craftsmanship of the ancient artisans.

When the tour ended, Su Chen didn’t leave the group right away. Instead, he chatted with Xiaohei and learned that the guide primarily worked in the Jiangnan region. He only led tours in cities like Xi’an and Lijiang occasionally.

Xiaohei even extended a special invitation for him to visit the Jiangnan region, to experience the waterside towns and see the beauty of the Suzhou Gardens.

His words reminded Su Chen that there was a Suzhou Garden from one of the blind boxes he’d opened. At the time, he had been so preoccupied with the civilian technology that he hadn’t yet looked into what the deal was with his garden.

To that end, Su Chen had Chen Fei get Xiaohei’s phone number. It would be much more convenient to have a guide when he eventually traveled to Jiangnan.

Before leaving, Su Chen couldn’t resist asking Xiaohei for some food recommendations. As a guide, he was bound to know more than the average tourist.

"Sajin Bridge or the Bell Tower District. Both have a bit of a residential vibe, but the street food there is excellent. As for the Hui District... I’ll let you decide for yourself..."

"Alright, I get the picture!" Su Chen naturally understood the implication. He said his goodbyes and left with Chen Fei.

Xiaohei watched them leave, pondered for a moment, then shook his head and turned back toward his tour group.

By the time they headed back to the city, the sky was already dark. Exhausted from the long afternoon, Su Chen decided they’d just find a random restaurant in Lintong to grab a bite. Xiaohei’s recommendations could wait until tomorrow.

Interestingly, while Su Chen and Chen Fei were having dinner that evening, Professor Chen called again. He wanted to meet with Su Chen that night, but when he learned they weren’t in downtown Xi’an, he could only hang up in disappointment.

The more anxious Professor Chen became, the calmer Su Chen acted. Once he had worn down the old man’s patience enough, it would be time to reel him in.

.......

Over the next two days, Su Chen thoroughly explored Xi’an. He visited the Giant and Small Wild Goose Pagodas, the Bell Tower, and the Drum Tower, and even rode a bike for a lap on the ancient city wall.

It couldn’t be helped—the wall was over eight miles long. Once you were up there, it was a hassle to get down, so they simply spent a little money to rent two bicycles and enjoy the scenery as they rode.

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