The Lost Tomb 2 : Explore with the Note Episode 10 Recap
> The Lost Tomb 2 : Explore with the Note Recap
Wu Xie and Wang Pangzi arrived at the museum. Wu Xie noticed that the paintings were poorly displayed, directly exposed to light and dust, especially ultraviolet rays, which would significantly damage them. He deemed it unprofessional and insisted on speaking with the curator, Hendry. Wang Pangzi tried to dissuade him, pointing out it wasn't his responsibility. Wu Xie found Hendry and introduced himself.
Hendry, who was fluent in Chinese having lived in China for a long time, inquired how he could help. Wu Xie expressed his passion for artifacts and highlighted the issues with the paintings' preservation, suggesting improvements to the lighting. Hendry dismissed the paintings, calling them "waste paper" from the Ming and Qing dynasties by "nobodies" that "don't worth much." He considered them mere "embellishment" for his museum, which housed more valuable artifacts, rather than items to be protected.
Wu Xie argued that as a collector, Hendry had a duty to protect them, and better preservation would increase their value. Hendry, however, stated that unless he could live forever and the artifacts could belong to him eternally, their future held no value for him, caring only for "life and death." Realizing Hendry was just a businessman, Wu Xie left.
Wang Pangzi observed that Wu Xie had been arguing with Hendry and mentioned they hadn't found any "Snake Eye Copper Fish." Wu Xie then decided to inquire about the auction. When they asked a security guard about an auction and the "Chinese snake" (Snake Eye Copper Fish) in the museum, the guard denied any knowledge of either. Wang Pangzi concluded it must have been a scam message that brought them there.
Suddenly, Wu Xie spotted a figure resembling his Uncle Sansheng. Despite Wang Pangzi's skepticism, Wu Xie pursued him. He eventually saw Wu Sansheng speaking with a man whom Wu Xie had previously seen talking to Hendry in the museum. Wu Sansheng handed the man a box. As Wu Xie tried to approach, he was momentarily distracted by a passerby. When he looked back, both Wu Sansheng and the other man had vanished.
Wu Xie and Wang Pangzi decided to follow the foreigner instead. While following, Wu Xie pondered the connection between his Uncle Sansheng, Hendry, and the tall man, as well as the elusive auction and the "Snake Eye Copper Fish." He felt his life was a giant puzzle where every apparent exit led to a dead end.
Wang Pangzi urged him to control his emotions, reminding him that the messages and website that guided them to this foreign country had promised the "Snake Eye Copper Fish," but they found nothing. He reiterated his belief that they were ensnared in "schemes and tricks." Wu Xie dismissed the idea that his Uncle Sansheng would set him up.
Wang Pangzi then suggested A Ning's company might be responsible, theorizing she wanted to kill Wu Xie overseas since he had survived the underwater tomb. Wu Xie countered that A Ning wouldn't know about the "Snake Eye Copper Fish." However, Wang Pangzi reminded him of A Ning's previous deceptions and the fact that Xie Lian Huan was holding the "Snake Eye Copper Fish" when he died.
Wu Xie then concluded that A Ning likely possessed another "Snake Eye Copper Fish," leading him to realize she had been exposed. Wu Xie and Wang Pangzi later arrived at the auction, but lacked invitation cards for entry. Wang Pangzi suggested they enter separately. Wu Xie, attempting to talk his way in as a VIP who forgot his invitation, was eventually helped by a woman named Tina.
She gave him her invitation, claiming she needed a "young and handsome date" for the evening. Unbeknownst to Wu Xie, Tina was working for A Ning. Meanwhile, Qiu Dekao showed A Ning a pattern extracted from a silk book, believing it contained deep secrets he had spent his life trying to solve. They discussed the possibility of living forever without hiding like vampires.
A Ning confirmed to Qiu Dekao that the auction was ready and Wu Xie had arrived, hoping he would not disappoint. Later, Xiao Hua also arrived at the auction. Wang Pangzi deliberately spilled a drink on a waiter, then quickly changed into the waiter's uniform to gain entry.
Wu Xie found Wang Pangzi and handed him a stack of photos, which made Wang Pangzi realize to his astonishment that a "Snake Eye Copper Fish" was indeed among the items to be auctioned. From a monitoring station, Xiao Yu closely followed the auction, giving instructions on camera angles. During the auction, after an Indian Buddha statue was sold, Wu Xie and Wang Pangzi spotted the foreigner who had met Wu Sansheng earlier sneaking out.
They followed him to a temple, where they observed him meeting an artifact dealer and receiving a box. Wang Pangzi remarked on the hypocrisy of people engaging in dirty business then seeking blessings. He then recognized the artifact dealer as a Chinese culture expert and artifact seller from Panjiayuan, known for using his skills for illicit trade, selling artifacts overseas. Wang Pangzi speculated that this dealer and the auctioneer were behind the items being sold, deserving severe punishment.
At the temple, Wu Xie reflected on the magnificent golden pagoda, noting that such a structure could not be built without faith. He declared that faith was very important. Wang Pangzi jokingly stated his faith was in money, but Wu Xie asserted his own faith was "to do things that are meaningful." With this conviction, Wu Xie firmly stated that they "must win the bidding of Snake Eye Copper Fish" that night.
The pair then attempted to gather funds, but Wu Xie's calls to borrow money were met with rejections. As Wu Xie sat disheartened, Wang Pangzi brought him two coconuts. Wu Xie was initially unresponsive, but then noticed Wang Pangzi's bank card. Wang Pangzi revealed he had sold his house in Beijing, humorously stating it was to pay off his debt from a previous bicycle race bet. Wu Xie was elated and deeply touched by Wang Pangzi's loyalty.
The auction officially began. The first item was a porcelain vase, described as a valuable Chinese relic from Yuanmingyuan of the Qing dynasty. Driven by a desire to prevent Chinese cultural heritage from falling into foreign hands, Wu Xie began bidding aggressively, despite Wang Pangzi's urgent reminders that the money was for the "Snake Eye Copper Fish." He even bid against Tina. Wang Pangzi repeatedly tried to stop his impulsive bidding, emphasizing the true objective.
Ultimately, Wu Xie successfully acquired the porcelain vase. As Wu Xie clinched the bid, Wang Pangzi exclaimed, "That's my money there!" Simultaneously, Xiao Hua secretly called the police, informing them they would arrive in ten minutes, as part of a pre-arranged plan to disrupt the auction. The auctioneer then announced the police tip, giving everyone enough time to evacuate, a development A Ning observed with a knowing smile.
