Chapter 63: 63. Steampunk

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When they came to Phoenix this time, Hans and Li Du became celebrities all of a sudden.

Just like the sports and entertainment worlds, the storage and auction world, which has become a complete industrial chain, also has its own small circles and big circles. These people have designated accommodation, meals, and entertainment.

After seeing the warehouse, Hans introduced the situation of Phoenix to Li Du on the way, and took him to the hotel where treasure hunters like to stay.

Li Du said: "We came to Phoenix the last two times, why didn't we live there?"

Hans shrugged his shoulders and said, "Your Chinese culture is extensive and profound. If someone is amazing and goes back to a familiar environment to show off, what should I say?"

"Homecoming."

Hans said: "Yes, this time I'm going to 'exchange gold for flying'. I was afraid of being ashamed when I went there before!"

The hotel they went to was called Steam Power. It was a wooden pointed house with a road paved with small stones at the door. The street lamps on both sides of the road were in the style of kerosene lamps.

The interior of the hotel is decorated in a steampunk style. There are propellers, gears, pistons, and bearings hanging on the walls. The tables and chairs have a mechanical taste, and some look like racing chairs.

When Hans got out of the car, he carried a suitcase, and Li Du walked in front.

In this way, he walked to the door and stepped on the steps. There was an exhaust pipe on the door, and it immediately rang out, blowing out a stream of white mist like steam.

Seeing this, he was startled, and quickly backed away, being sprayed with steam was no joke!

Someone inside laughed: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, buddy, it's just dry ice and water vapor, it won't hurt anyone."

Hans shouted to the speaker: "Iron Man, you bastard, you frightened my brother, think about how to compensate us."

A middle-aged white man with an elegant face came out of the counter with a smile. He put down the rag in his hand and said, "I will compensate your brother, but I won't compensate you. Come on, China Li, and have a steamed cocktail at my place."

Li Du thought that those who liked steampunk were rough-looking men or rebellious youths, but this middle-aged man had a gentle temperament, which was very different from what he expected.

In addition, the middle-aged man is wearing a tuxedo, a top hat, a walking stick in his hand, and even a pocket watch, a bit like a European gentleman from a hundred years ago.

Hans introduced him, "This is Peters-Rothschild, we call him Iron Man, you know Rothschild, right?"

Li Du looked shocked: "The legendary Rothschild family?"

The Rothschild family, the most mysterious ancient family on earth, is considered to be a powerful family that has controlled the economic lifeline of the world for nearly two centuries, and they have a high rate of appearance in street stall literature.

Peters smiled and said, "Don't listen to Hans' nonsense, he's just teasing you."

Li Du turned his head helplessly, and gave Hans a middle finger who was laughing triumphantly.

Back at the counter, Peters nodded, and a handsome young man at the counter began to make cocktails.

The young man was dressed just like him, like an old-school aristocrat from an old Hollywood movie.

This cocktail is very interesting. After mixing, there may be dry ice in it, and the snow-white water vapor slowly floats out. No wonder it is called a steam cocktail.

Hans said, "Only one cup?"

"Apologize to your brother."

Hans opened the box and said, "That's really sad, you bastard, I think of you all the time, and look, I brought you a special gift this time!"

Inside the box was an antique clock, a fake they didn't sell.

Seeing the clock, Peters suddenly smiled, hugged it to his side and looked at it carefully.

"Fake, don't look at it, it's just a gilt-copper French clock inlaid with German Mason porcelain flowers. The real one was born in the same year as your favorite Bratzer." Hans said while grabbing a cocktail.

Born in 1814, the Bratzer is the world's first steam locomotive, named after the Prussian general Bratzer, who was a hero of England at the time and helped Britain fight against Napoleon's army.

Peters laughed and said, "Very good, this gift will make me feel happy all day long, come on, arrange rooms for you first, then come down and drink until you're completely drunk!"

The handsome young man curled his lips in disdain and said, "Boss Fu is the best at showing off. This kind of fake is worthless. We have several."

Just as Hans was about to reply, seven or eight people came down the stairs. They greeted the two of them one after another:

"Hey, Boss Fu, why did you come to Phoenix?"

"Xue Te, this guy must smell the baby's scent, how about taking us for a ride?"

"China Li, how about another partner? I am more reliable than Boss Fu."

Hans put up his middle finger and scolded, "Those who want to poach me? Get lost, Li and I are not just partners, we are brothers, brothers!"

Peters arranged a standard room for the two of them, with two large beds, the door of the room looks like a ship cabin door, and a ship rudder at the head of the bed, like a themed hotel.

When he entered, he reached out and knocked on the door, saying: "The sound insulation effect is very good, you can discuss confidential information casually inside."

Hans smiled and said, "Of course, we trust you."

Bieders said: "If you can trust me, let me warn you for the sake of the antique clock."

"What's wrong?"

"Be careful in this auction, many people are after you, maybe you will get nothing."

Hans frowned and said, "We only made a little money, and we were targeted so soon?"

Peters said, "A little? Your antique clocks sold for almost two hundred thousand. How many people in Phoenix can earn so much at once?"

Later, they went downstairs to drink, and soon some treasure hunters came up.

Hans and Li Du quickly became the focus of the crowd, people asked about their recent situation, and some people inquired about their goals in Phoenix.

"Is there any inside information? If there is, how about giving us a little disclosure?"

"Yes, Boss Fu, you are a generous guy."

"For God's sake, guide us lost children, I haven't opened this month!"

Some people couldn't stand it any longer, pushed away the crowd and sat beside Li Du and said, "Don't be too arrogant, this is Phoenix, not a rural place like your Flagstaff City, I bet you will never make money from Phoenix this time!"

Li Du smiled, and said in a low-key manner: "If you can't make money, it's good to gain knowledge."

The big white man with the tattoo on his neck looked at him provocatively and said, "That's right, the bumpkins will get to spend more time in the big cities."

Hans stared to get angry, Li Du pressed his shoulders, and Bieders said, "We're almost done drinking, we want to go for a walk, see you later."

When he was about to leave, he pretended not to care and looked back: "By the way, I see you bought a clock just now? How much is it?"

Peters was taken aback, pointed at the antique clock and said, "Oh, you mean this? I bought it for a thousand yuan."

Li Du said: "I just bought an old house in Flagstaff City, and I lack an antique clock. I offer 1,500 yuan. How about selling this clock to me?"

Peters shrugged and said, "It's okay, I already have..."

"Hey, Iron Man, I'll offer two thousand yuan." The big white man with tattoos on his neck said first.