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"Chinese tourists discover a priceless antique in Scotland, a manuscript by the author of Gulliver's Travels!"
"A handsome Chinese man and his foreign girlfriend find several centuries-old manuscripts of Gulliver's Travels!"
"The manuscript of Gulliver's Travels surfaces, sparking controversy over its authenticity!"
While Bai Yujing was enjoying the Scottish Highlands with Emma, a stir erupted on Weibo back home. It turned out that Bai Yujing had impulsively posted pictures of the manuscript of Gulliver's Travels on Weibo. The book, which was very well-preserved but had completely yellowed, featured thick leather pages that had turned brownish-yellow. Bai Yujing took several pictures of it, along with the box he dug up and the location. Of course, he kept other items hidden and did not display them.
Bai Yujing also enhanced the story with his own writing, detailing how he found a diary at a second-hand market in Edinburgh. Following clues from the diary, he set out to find its owner in Edinburgh. After multiple searches and pinpointing locations, he ultimately found the diary's owner on Sky Island and returned it to him.
By chance, Bai Yujing saw an old notebook at the owner's home. Because Bai Yujing returned the diary, the owner gifted him this notebook. Based on clues within the notebook and the final scene described, Bai Yujing searched the entire island and eventually pinpointed a location where he discovered treasure—inside was the manuscript of Gulliver's Travels.
However, Bai Yujing added some twists to his already convoluted treasure-hunting journey, concealing details he did not want to reveal. The final story transformed into a legendary treasure hunt filled with adventures, beautiful women, intricate plots, and romantic love—except for a few major villains; otherwise, it would have been enough for a Hollywood blockbuster.
This legendary tale quickly gained traction when shared along with numerous images, causing a massive sensation. Bai Yujing's Weibo account exploded in popularity and instantly became a hot topic online, with many of his images being widely circulated.
"No way! He goes abroad and becomes a life winner—dates a blonde beauty and discovers treasure, instantly reaching the peak of life!"
"Why do I feel like crying after reading such an inspiring story? Damn it, it's like eating a big bowl of dog food—so malicious!"
"It's just hype; it must be fake!"
"I think this should be true. I've been following his Weibo since he started traveling; it's definitely real!"
"A manuscript worth millions seems exaggerated; it must be a scam!"
"The manuscript of Gulliver's Travels! Jonathan Swift is a great British writer. Da Vinci's Hammer manuscript sold for over thirty million dollars; Mo Yan's manuscript can be worth hundreds of thousands. If this is indeed Jonathan Swift's manuscript, it is absolutely worth that price!"
The situation escalated rapidly; in this digital age, information spreads at an unbelievable speed. While Bai Yujing was still confused about what was happening, he suddenly realized that he seemed to have gone viral.
"What's wrong? You've been calling me non-stop, did the Qing Dynasty fall?" Because the signal on the Highlands was very poor, Bai Yujing and Emma only realized there were many missed calls after they stopped at Augustusburg.
Augustusburg is a small town located at the northern end of Nieshn, a distinctive town built by the riverside, where boats can pass through the locks to enter Loch Ness.
Bai Yujing opened his phone and found that there were quite a few people who had called him, totaling dozens of missed calls. The one who called the most frequently was Wang Yi. After thinking for a moment, Bai Yujing decided to call him back.
Upon hearing Bai Yujing's teasing, Wang Yi was taken aback for a moment but quickly responded, "What do you mean the Qing Dynasty fell, Old Bai? You’ve gone viral, did you know that?"
"I've gone viral? I didn't know! How did that happen?" Bai Yujing asked, still confused.
Wang Yi realized that Bai Yujing genuinely didn't understand: "Didn't you post something on Weibo saying you found a treasure? Now it's all over the news in China. I opened my phone today and several apps are pushing notifications about you!"
"No way, I just found a manuscript by Jonathan Swift. Calling it treasure is too much," Bai Yujing thought Wang Yi was exaggerating and didn't see it as a big deal.
Wang Yi immediately said through gritted teeth, "You little brat have hit it big since you went out. Now you're flaunting it here, talking about a manuscript worth millions like it's nothing. Why haven't you been struck by lightning yet? And what about that Emma? You didn't really hook up with her, did you?"
Bai Yujing thought for a moment and told Wang Yi, "We both feel our personalities match well, so we got together."
"What?! You better bring your head over here; I’ll give you a buff," Wang Yi's jealousy was evident through the phone.
Bai Yujing laughed proudly: "What are you jealous about? Don't you have Tangyuan? How's your relationship going?"
At this point, Wang Yi also beamed with pride: "Needless to say, under my grand plan, she's already completely under my thumb."
"I think it's you who's been put under her thumb!" Bai Yujing immediately exposed the truth.
After ending the call, Bai Yujing quickly opened his phone to check what was happening with his Weibo post. He had been busy these past few days and hadn't had time to look after posting. When he opened Weibo, he was stunned; his follower count had skyrocketed from just a few thousand to three hundred thousand.
Bai Yujing was both surprised and delighted. Originally, he just wanted to share his travel experiences, thinking that it would be nice if a few people could see it and feel a sense of pride. But now it seemed like the situation had skyrocketed overnight; the world had changed.
“Wait, you discovered treasure and became rich overnight? This isn’t the Gay Wind I know!” said Wu Miao.
Chaotic Times chimed in, “Please share the location! I want to dig for treasure too.”
“Can you post more pictures from different angles? It looks real at first glance!”
“@In History, Blowing the Wind, is it for sale? Give me a price, let’s chat privately!”
“Others’ worlds are so unfair! Being handsome is already cheating; going abroad to get a girlfriend while also finding treasure? I’m crying in the bathroom!”
Bai Yujing glanced through the replies. Most expressed astonishment and envy, while some debated the authenticity of the event and the manuscript. A few asked about travel details, and many were inquiring about purchasing the manuscript. Bai Yujing didn’t know what was real or not. Emma mentioned she would arrange an auction after returning, but even so, Bai Yujing wasn’t planning to contact online friends for unreliable selling methods. Precious items were better traded in person.
Thinking of this, Bai Yujing quickly flipped through his phone and posted pictures from when he dug up the treasure. In the images, Bai Yujing was holding a shovel, standing in the pit with a box on the ground. The sun was just a sliver on the horizon as Bai Yujing struck a victorious pose, wearing a dirty tank top and a big smile.
After some thought, Bai Yujing added pictures of the inn where he stayed and posted two photos from dinner earlier. He included directions to where he found the treasure and sent it out.
“The location is next to Fairy Pool. I filled in that pit, but if anyone is interested, you can go check it out. Also, here’s where I stayed at Sky Island, a cozy B&B. The owner is really nice, especially the owner’s wife who makes authentic Seafood Chowder. You should definitely try it.”
Bai Yujing also gave a shout-out to the innkeeper. As soon as he posted it, replies flooded in immediately. Refreshing the page revealed an endless stream of comments.
“I’m all geared up and ready to go! Everyone, wait for me to return with treasure!”
“Old Driver, wait for me! Looking for a team!”
“Same here! Looking for a team!”
"Such a big box, it can't just contain a manuscript, right? Honestly, it must be hiding some important treasure!" Someone immediately uncovered the truth, and Bai Yujing broke into a cold sweat.
Under this comment, a flood of replies appeared: "I think so too. A box this big can definitely hold a lot of things; there must be plenty of gold and silver treasures hidden inside."
"Hand it over honestly; we won't kill you if you surrender!"
Bai Yujing initially wanted to explain, but after thinking it over, he realized that saying too much could lead to more trouble. He decided it was better to ignore it. As for the rumors about more treasures hidden in the chest, they spread quickly online. Discussions about who left the treasures and what was hidden inside became rampant. Just a single manuscript was worth a million euros; with such a large box, one couldn't help but imagine how many treasures it might contain.
The comments became increasingly outrageous, with mentions of gold and silver treasures and items worth over a hundred million popping up. Bai Yujing exchanged glances with others, unsure how to explain the situation.
"Are you tweeting again? What are people saying?" Emma noticed Bai Yujing, who was busy on his phone as they walked along the riverbank. The slope beside the river was covered in green grass, and the path made of cement and stones was somewhat bumpy.
Bai Yujing explained to Emma, "I posted about us obtaining the manuscript from Gulliver's author online, and it has attracted a lot of attention. Currently, I have thirty thousand followers; more people will likely find out about this."
The number of internet users in the country is beyond what foreigners can imagine; millions of fans and billions of views are common, which does sound intimidating. Emma was also amazed: "I posted pictures from our trip on Facebook and received so many gifts; they call me an angel."
Bai Yujing immediately put on a worried expression: "Oh no, that means I probably have many rivals now."
Emma quickly hugged Bai Yujing: "Don't worry, Ian; you're the best and the most suitable for me. You should be more confident; you're very charming and a handsome boy."
"Thank you for the compliment; I have to say, it makes me very happy!"
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