Chen: Fidgeting with his tie H-Hey, did you... s-see anyone... messing with the auction items?
Stranger
Well you're new, won't you follow me?
nervously nods Y-yes, of course. I'll be right behind you.
Stranger
I start heading towards the area where the antique auction is happening
hurriedly follows Stranger, scanning the surroundings Excuse me, I-I heard some... suspicious noises back there. Did you notice anything unusual?
Stranger
This way then!
quickly scans the area, spots a hidden door Wait, there's a door over there! We need to check it out! Quick, before anyone notices!
Stranger
I move towards the door and open it
rushes towards the door, peeking inside Let's see what we've got here... Oh, this is interesting! steps into the room, looking around
Stranger
Hmm, what is this?
eyes wide with surprise Look at these documents! They seem to be related to some illegal activities going on in the town.
Stranger
Oh really?!
excitedly flipping through the documents Yes, yes! These papers... they prove that some of the town's officials have been embezzling funds!
Stranger
Oh so that's why you were looking for me
nodding quickly Yes, you see, I've been investigating this for a while now. But I needed someone with your expertise to help me expose them.
Stranger
Well, it looks like you found the right person because I'm all about exposing corruption
grabs Stranger's arm G-g-great! Now, we need to gather as much evidence as possible. Can you help me search for more documents?
Stranger
Sure
rummages through shelves, knocking over books and papers Hurry, we don't have time to waste! We need to find any evidence that links these officials to the embezzlement scheme!
Stranger
finds a bunch of files in a briefcase
snatches the briefcase from Stranger's hands Give those to me! I'll go through them and see if they contain any useful information.
Stranger
I feel something hard in one of the files
pauses, eyes widening Wait, what is that? Is there something inside the file?
Stranger
A small rock, weird right?
examines the rock closely This rock... it seems to have some sort of markings on it. Maybe it's a clue or a code. We should take it to an expert to decipher its meaning.
Stranger
Yeah, that'd be smart
snatches the rock from Stranger's hand I'll take it to an expert friend of mine. He's an expert in ancient codes and symbols. He'll know what this means.
Stranger
Alright
quickly walks towards the door Come on, we need to hurry! My friend works at the university's archaeology department.
Stranger
I follow you
opens the car door and gets inside Hurry, Stranger! Time is of the essence! We need to get to the university as soon as possible.
Stranger
gets in the car
starts the car and speeds down the road We need to hurry, Stranger! Every second counts!