"Friend." Gena mysteriously sat next to Chen Yiyang, "I have some gifts here that I can give to you, but you must keep it a secret. No one should know you received these gifts."

"What kind of things?" Chen Yiyang asked curiously.

"Some artifacts originally stored in our national research institute, reportedly from a country called Western Xia. Among these artifacts are many Buddha statues, sculptures, and a book.

If you're willing to take them, I can deliver the items and the box to you."

Gena offered to give Chen Yiyang these gifts, but of course, it wasn't for free.

His underlying intention was to exchange these items for Chen Yiyang's Butterfly Diamond Necklace.

Artifacts from Western Xia?

Chen Yiyang thought for a moment and recalled reading related reports.

During the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican era, Huaxia was in great turmoil. This led to many artifacts being looted by other countries.

Many artifacts from the old site of Western Xia were directly taken by Russians to Moscow.

"Are these items authentic?" Chen Yiyang asked.

"The staff responsible for managing and preserving these artifacts were sent there with very low salaries. I've already made the connections; as long as you're willing, we can bring those artifacts out anytime."

"Won't it be discovered?" Chen Yiyang was still a bit worried.

"Don't worry, this matter absolutely won't involve you," Gena said, "Several months later, we'll start a fire and claim the warehouse caught fire; even if you publicly exhibit the items over there, it won't matter because the records will be burnt too."

When Gena said this, it reminded Chen Yiyang of a TV drama he watched as a child.

After the collapse of the Qing Dynasty, many eunuchs responsible for managing artifacts in the Forbidden City stole the artifacts, smuggling them out for sale.

Russia may not yet be in such decline, but now the entire country's focus is on war, and they really don't care about these things.

Then let's do it.

"As long as the items are genuine, I'm willing to accept this gift," Chen Yiyang stated immediately.

"Rest assured, you're my good friend, I won't deceive you." Gena promised.

Two days later, Gena had someone bring over a large box.

Chen Yiyang opened the box to inspect.

Indeed, the box contained many Buddha statues and other artifacts.

Although it wasn't clear if they were from Western Xia, they certainly looked like ancient objects.

The level of forgery of Huaxia artifacts in Russia isn't yet enough for them to produce such deceptively realistic items.

As for the book Gena mentioned,

Chen Yiyang also found it in the box.

It was a book called "Pearl in the Palm."

"Pearl in the Palm" chart.

Strictly speaking, this isn't a book, but a dictionary. It's used for translating Western Xia language into Chinese.

When Mongolia wiped out Western Xia, it was nearly a destructive extinction.

This caused Western Xia's script to directly disappear, and for a long time, people couldn't read any documents or artifacts left from Western Xia.

Until the early 20th century, Russians found the book in Black Water City and published it after taking it back.

Only then did people gain the ability to read Western Xia script.

Evidently, this book is of significant importance.

Of course, although the contents of the book have been published, the original book has always been hidden in Russia.

Unexpectedly, Gena managed to bring out the original of this book.

This is quite a thing of historical research significance.

"I'm very satisfied with this gift." Chen Yiyang couldn't care less about how Gena brought these items out.

In his deal with Gena, Gena had to bring these items back to the country first, and then Chen Yiyang would take the items.

This way, even if there's any trouble on Gena's side, Chen Yiyang can easily dissociate himself.

After completing the deal with Gena, Chen Yiyang gave the Butterfly Diamond Necklace to Gena and returned home ahead.

More than a day later, Gena also had someone airship the items in the box to Chen Yiyang's hands.

Chen Yiyang first stored these items in his villa in Lin'an, waiting for Gena's side to burn the warehouse before bringing them out for some historians to study.

A few days after returning to Lin'an, Yang Chengru came looking for him again.

"The district is preparing to establish an organization similar to a high-tech enterprise support association. Would you be interested in serving as the vice-chairman of this association?"

"Me?" Chen Yiyang pointed at himself.

"I'm just an investment guy, not a startup entrepreneur in a high-tech enterprise. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to be the vice-chairman of this association?"

"Actually, it's quite suitable," Yang Chengru explained. "This association is considered an official association, and the chairman is a leader within the system but doesn't handle day-to-day affairs.

The main affairs within the association are handled by several vice-chairmen. The association now needs a vice-chairman who can find investments for high-tech enterprises and guide entrepreneurship direction. I think you can take on this role."

An official association?

Chen Yiyang instantly realized that Yang Chengru was thanking him for helping Yushu Technology find orders.

Such an official association's vice-chairmanship, although unpaid, still counts as a government advisor.

Chen Yiyang's current status isn't yet sufficient to become the equivalent of the national representatives that the likes of the CEOs can hold.

But doesn't everyone rise step by step?

So, Yang Chengru arranging for Chen Yiyang a vice-chairman position in an official association isn't bad either.

Thus, Chen Yiyang immediately agreed.

"There's one more thing," Yang Chengru said, rubbing his fingers,

"In Lin'an City, there's an enterprise that makes civilian drones and is very short on orders lately. Could you help find some?"

"Ah?" Chen Yiyang felt a bit troubled.

Drones are different from mechanical dogs.

Drones have a significant role on the battlefield and cannot be replaced.

Based on strict neutrality,

Drone exports are subject to some control and cannot be directly exported to countries engaged in war.

Of course, drone manufacturers conducting normal business aren't affected and can still export civilian drones to many peaceful countries.

As for whether these peaceful countries resell to warring countries, that's beyond our control.

However, this causes some problems for Chen Yiyang.

He can't directly facilitate a bridge to allow this enterprise to sell drones to Russia.

"This was actually brought to me by someone hearing about the Yushu Technology incident, trying to ask for help through connections. They said if you can secure substantial orders, they are willing to give you twenty percent of the company shares." Yang Chengru was also powerless.

The Yushu Technology incident was truly because he felt Yushu Technology was worth investing in.

But this time, it was someone asking through connections.

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