344: Chapter 342 Still Owed a Favor 344: Chapter 342 Still Owed a Favor No wonder Morgan was ecstatic, for the gun that Gao Yang had unintentionally found for him turned out to be a match to the one his grandfather owned, or rather, they were a pair of lover’s firearms.
Gao Yang was also stunned as he said, “No way?
Are there really such coincidences in the world?
If it’s confirmed, does it mean that although this isn’t the hunting rifle used by your mother, the relationship between these two guns is like, like that of a married couple’s firearms?”
Morgan nodded vigorously, his excitement evident as he said, “Yes, there aren’t two guns in this world with a closer relationship.
Even though it’s not the one my mother used, this feeling is like finding a relative of that gun, there could be no better outcome.”
The matter was so full of drama that Gao Yang could hardly believe it.
After hesitating for a moment, Gao Yang carefully said, “If the provenance of this gun is really as you say, then naturally it couldn’t be better, but can we confirm the authenticity of this matter right now?”
Morgan, his face flushed with excitement, said, “I’ve always known the proverb engraved on my grandfather’s gun, but after searching for a long time and asking many experts, no one knew who the first owner of that gun was; however, now things have changed.”
After waving his hand with excitement, Morgan continued excitedly, “The Hofburg Palace recently opened a museum dedicated to Princess Sissi, which displays a large number of her personal belongings as well as many of her portraits.
Last year, the museum exhibited a collection of documents that had been donated, which included a letter handwritten by Princess Sissi herself.
In that letter, Sissi wrote about her hunting experiences with Franz Joseph I, the key being that the letter detailed how Franz Joseph I had ordered two hunting rifles made at the same time and gave one of them to her, as well as how much Princess Sissi adored the proverb on her rifle.
“My friend had just been to Vienna recently and saw this document, so he was able to know the origins of these two guns.
In addition to resolving a longstanding doubt of mine, it’s been confirmed that the gun I now hold is one of the two ordered by Clemens for Franz Joseph I; the other being the one my mother once used.
There’s no possibility of error because Clemens would never engrave the same proverb twice.”
Gao Yang nodded and said, “If that’s the case, then there must be no mistake.
Morgan, do you think these two guns might come together again?
That is, could the gun that your mother used also be in the hands of those Arab people?”
Morgan pondered for a moment and then shook his head, saying, “It’s unlikely.
Since Franz Joseph I’s successor, Karl I, was forced to leave Vienna in 1918, many of Franz Joseph I’s personal items leaked out of the Hofburg Palace.
My grandfather bought the hunting rifle that belonged to Princess Sissi from someone—just one and of course, he didn’t know the gun’s provenance.
Hence, the two rifles must have fallen into different hands.
After my grandfather’s possessions were looted by the Nazis, the rifle also disappeared.”
Gao Yang smiled and said, “Maybe the hunting rifle of Princess Sissi could also be found in the future.”
Morgan shook his head gently and replied, “Only God knows where the other rifle has gone.
Perhaps it’s already been destroyed.
My father and I have been searching for decades, yet only now have I found a damaged rifle with no engraved proverb.
So, I don’t hold out much hope anymore.”
Gao Yang chuckled lightly, “Never jump to conclusions too easily.
Look, haven’t you gotten a piece by Clemens into your hands by accident?”
Morgan couldn’t help but laugh heartily, “You’re absolutely right.
Okay, Gao, I’ve decided to place my hope in you.
As an antique shotgun collector, I have to admit that your luck in this area is admirable.
I’m now very certain that you are the angel God has sent to help me.
Who knows, you might soon find the most important shotgun of my life.”
Gao Yang gave a bitter smile, “I’ll keep an eye out for you, but of course, I can’t make any promises.
Don’t forget, that piece by Alessandro came from Gaddafi’s summer palace, and these two, from the hands of some Arab tycoons.
I can’t guarantee that I will have the chance to battle with such opponents again in the future.”
Morgan shrugged, “Why does it have to be a battle?
Maybe you could find another shotgun.
Right, all you need to do is to locate it and tell me, and I will handle the rest.
Now, I’m even thinking of sending you to the antique gun auctions on my behalf, as I always come back disappointed, and you, you might just encounter the shotgun I’ve been longing for.
You have a kind of good fortune in this area that I can never match, and I’m not joking.”
Gao Yang winked, “I’ve always been lucky, very lucky.
Maybe I’m just destined to be with those antique guns.
Alright, if you need to attend auctions in the future, just give me a call.
If I’m available, I’ll go for you, and I’m not joking either.”
After speaking, Gao Yang and Morgan laughed together.
Once Morgan’s laughter subsided, he looked at Gao Yang earnestly and said, “Gao, listen to me, today is my lucky day, and I also want it to be your lucky day.
You already know what I want, now, I want to know what you want.”
Gao Yang scratched his head and said, “You have to understand, Morgan, I’m keeping the shotgun to give to you because of our friendship; I’m not expecting anything from you.
Also, if you hadn’t sent Lee and Destin to my side on a military plane at top speed, I might already be dead.
Moreover, getting these two shotguns wasn’t solely my achievement; without Destin and the others, I wouldn’t have managed to get them.”
Morgan nodded, “I understand.
First of all, I want to clarify, this isn’t a business deal.
Having agreed on that, I still have to thank you because I’m afraid you might lose your good luck, I mean with the antique guns.
So, come on my friend, tell me what you want.”
Gao Yang gave a wry smile, “Although it sounds like it hurts our friendship to say this, to be honest, Morgan, your friendship is the best gift I could get.
You’re a big shot, and in the future, you’ll have countless opportunities to help me.
Rather than a gift in return from you, I’d prefer that you feel indebted to me with a favor.
Although right now, I feel like I owe you more favors, this favor debt isn’t easy to calculate.
So, consider it as me repaying you a favor.”
Morgan snorted in amusement, “I don’t like owing favors, but you’re an exception.
Our favor debt is bad debt, impossible to settle.
Alright, as you wish, I owe you a favor.
But I still have to repay you with a gift, not for anything else, just so that you don’t lose your good luck later on, because then I would be the one crying.
I’ve got a good idea now.
The New York International Auto Show opens tomorrow, bring your girlfriend and join me at the car exhibition.
Pick out a car you like.” (To be continued.
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