In Country G.
The resplendent and magnificent hall was filled with the upper - class celebrities of this country. People holding wine glasses were politely chatting with each other, but actually absent - minded.
All of them had come here for a string of jewelry necklaces - rumored to be from an ancient and mysterious kingdom.
This necklace was currently hanging in the exhibition hall, sealed tightly by bullet - resistant glass. Even so, people could still see through the glass the glittering and fascinating jewelry necklace.
The exquisite necklace had a gold chain inlaid with jadeite on the outside. In the middle of the gorgeous chain, there was a crystal - clear ruby pendant, looking like a blooming flower. It was surrounded by mutton - fat jade and ice - green jadeite.
Everyone present couldn't help but be fascinated by it.
Apart from coming to see this legendary peerless necklace, the people present were also waiting for their president.
They had received a piece of news that the president would hold a special ceremony this time to officially announce this unparalleled necklace as a national treasure of Country G.
Although those who came to attend the ceremony also wanted this necklace, they were even more excited about it becoming a national treasure.
Besides the protection of the bullet - resistant glass, there were two soldiers in bullet - proof vests standing on both sides of the jewelry. There was a ribbon surrounding it, preventing people from getting close. In fact, everyone present knew that there were also some mysterious mechanisms in the isolated space.
This grand ceremony naturally caught the attention of those with ulterior motives. The president had received a piece of news.
The internationally famous oceanic burglar claimed that he would take away their national treasure during the ceremony.
The defense measure for this jewelry was that as long as the burglar entered the space surrounded by the ribbon, an iron cage would fall from the ceiling of the hall to trap the burglar inside. From then on, the always - mysterious burglar's identity would be revealed, and he would face numerous years in prison.
"There will be a good show then. And if our country catches that burglar, there will be countless bonuses," an excited woman was discussing with her friend.
Hearing this news, her friend widened her eyes. "A lot of money?"
"Of course! You don't know that this guy has offended countless billionaires in the world. Countless people want to devour him alive. Not to mention money, they are even willing to pay with other treasures just to catch him," the girl's eyes sparkled as if the treasures were within reach.
Her friend was puzzled. "Why? Why is he so hated?"
"Because he likes to plunder the jewelry and wealth of billionaires. Rumor has it that as long as he sets his eyes on something, nothing can escape his hands."
Her friend covered her mouth in horror. "Then this time, won't he succeed again?"
The girl gave a gentle smile and shook her head, her eyes full of admiration. "You probably underestimate our president. The defense is so tight this time that he won't be able to get away."
Her friend also nodded. "Under other circumstances, I might be worried, but our reliable president definitely won't let that happen."
The two of them thought for a while and felt a little uneasy.
They said angrily, "Why is that guy so bad!"
Looking at the well - guarded jewelry, they prayed in their hearts that this day could pass safely.
In a corner, Huo Cheng was quietly listening to their conversation. After getting the information he needed, he removed his earpiece, picked up a wine glass and left the hall.
As soon as Huo Cheng entered the back garden, he threw the wine glass into the trash can. He leaned against the wall and took out some photos from his pocket. On them was Gu Sisi smiling brightly. Seeing her smile, Huo Cheng couldn't help but smile too.
This was an extremely good opportunity. He had been waiting for this opportunity for several days.
He silently said in his heart, Sisi, wait for me.
Then he put the photos into the inner pocket of his suit. When he looked up, it was a completely strange face.
He touched the human - skin mask on his face and the corner of his mouth twitched into a faint smile, but the human - skin mask showed no reaction because it couldn't capture subtle expressions.
The time was approaching. There was a dark glint in Huo Cheng's eyes. If someone passed by at this moment, they might not understand at all why such a terrifying look would appear on that ordinary and dull face. In just a blink of an eye, that face returned to its dull state again.
He slowly entered the living room again without making a sound.
He picked up another glass of wine from the waiter's tray and drank it quietly while his eyes were fixed on the door.
Soon, there was a commotion outside. There were four or five bodyguards dressed the same as those guarding the jewelry, forming a circle. In the center was a man in his forties or fifties.
This was the president of Country G.
Huo Cheng gulped down the wine in his mouth, put the glass back on the tray, and walked along with the crowd to the two sides of the door.
At this time, all the people were standing on both sides to make way for the president. The excitement on their faces was obvious. Probably only Huo Cheng was lowering his head behind the crowd, but no one had the time to pay attention.
"Everyone, just act as usual. Don't be too deliberate," the president walked onto a small platform in the center of the hall and said to the crowd, always elegant and gentle.
The crowd immediately cheered as if they had heard a perfect speech. The obsessed and adoring expressions on their faces were just like those of fans chasing stars.
They obediently followed the order and separated again.
Led by the people around him, the president came to the jewelry and was introduced to the defense measures this time.
However, contrary to their expectations, the president shook his head.
"Rumor has it that YA is a person who is proficient in everything. This defense measure is really too low - level."
YA was the name of the hated burglar, the name given to him by the world. In fact, no one knew who he was or what his real name was.
The person in charge was sweating on his forehead. He never expected that the president would be dissatisfied.
He smiled stiffly. Then he thought of someone and quickly said, "By the way, in order to ensure the safe holding of this ceremony, we specially invited the most famous anti - theft expert in the world - Dr. Gray."
Probably the president had heard of him too. The dissatisfaction on his face eased a little and he asked, "Where is he?"
"He is still on the way from the airport to the hotel."
The president looked at the time and frowned. "Hurry up. The time is almost up."
"Yes, yes, yes," the person in charge lowered his head.
The president took the only key to all the mechanisms from the person in charge and put it in his pocket. Under the escort of the bodyguards, looking at the people coming and going, he felt more and more uneasy and walked outside.
Just then, a man accidentally broke into the circle formed by the bodyguards. The man looked at the president nervously, lowered his head, and stammered, "S - sorry."
The president sized up the man in front of him and then looked away. He looked at the bodyguards. After they understood what the president meant, they quickly drove the man out of the circle they had formed.
"A bunch of useless people," the president scolded.
Behind them, the ordinary and dull face slowly lifted up, watching them leave.