Chapter 2 Chapter two

When Yuan Zhenxia thought of this, he felt contempt for the person in front of him.But he remained calm, stretched out his hand, shook hands with the man, and asked very politely: "Your Excellency—" The man's answer was: "Curator, I am the curator of this museum!" Yuan Zhenxia smiled, and what he laughed was, "Sure enough, it's not what the mountain people expected."He said politely again: "The collection in your museum is very rich, especially the sarcophagus part!" Here, it needs to be added that when the earl and the curator were discussing about stealing the sarcophagus, the language they used for conversation was Dutch.

In terms of linguistic classification, this language belonging to the Germanic family of the Indo-European language family is not common. Even in the Netherlands, there are no more than 15 million people who use this language. Many—this may be the reason why the earl and the curator didn't particularly lower their voices when they were talking.Because they don't think that anyone can understand their conversation. However, Yuan Zhenxia happened to be proficient in Dutch. Yuan Zhenxia is proficient in Dutch because he studied medicine in Japan.Western medical skills in Japan were first introduced from the Netherlands. So far, there are many loanwords in Japanese Western medical terminology, which are not derived from English, but derived from Dutch.

Generally speaking, in medical schools, Dutch is not a compulsory subject, but studious students will take the initiative to learn it.It was under such circumstances that Yuan Zhenxia became proficient in Dutch. When the curator expressed his welcome to Yuan Zhenxia, ​​the language used by the curator was standard English, and Yuan Zhenxia also responded in English.This situation made Yuan Zhenxia think that he can pretend that he doesn't understand Dutch at all, and that he doesn't know what they want to do! The curator showed a very proud expression: "Mr. indeed has a very superb vision. The sarcophagus we have collected is the best in the world."

Yuan Zhenxia raised his eyebrows and didn't say anything more, because as a visitor, the small talk with the curator was enough! But as soon as the curator talked with Yuan Zhenxia, ​​he gave the Earl a chance to come over and speak—Westerners are generally more cautious in etiquette, and they don't speak to strangers unless there is an appropriate time.Otherwise, it will be regarded as an uneducated performance. The count came over and said to the curator first: "It's rare for friends from the East to be interested in Western sarcophagi──" After he said this, he looked at Yuan Zhenxia again, and then showed a puzzled expression—all of this was obviously done on purpose by him.Then, with the hand wearing the ruby, he tapped his forehead lightly and asked, "Sir, should I know who you are?"

He also speaks fluent English, and Yuan Zhenxia imitated him, making a dramatic gesture: "I don't see any reason, you will know who I am!" Although the count touched a soft nail, but he was very clever, and hit the snake with the stick: "Then, who are you?" Yuan Zhenxia didn't expect him to be so direct, so he couldn't help laughing.Of course, he can say any name he wants, but if a real man doesn't change his name or surname, he doesn't want to hide his identity, so his answer is: "Yuan Zhenxia, ​​Doctor Yuan Zhenxia!" The name of Dr. Yuan Zhenxia may not mean much to a curator of a museum in a different place, but to an Earl of Anpu who has weird behaviors, it is naturally extraordinary-he saw Yuan Zhenxia at the first sight. When I was there, I already wondered that the other party should be an extraordinary legend, but I couldn't remember who he was for a while!

At this time, Yuan Zhenxia introduced himself, and the earl immediately let out a strange cry (he said it was cheers), then he reached out his hand to his forehead, patted it hard, and called out again. Said: "Great! Really great!" These few yells from him shook the room even more, and attracted many people to look in.He stretched out both hands to shake Yuan Zhenxia's hand. Yuan Zhenxia felt his hand was strong and powerful, but it was cold enough. The curator was on the side, and seeing this situation, he couldn't help being stunned.He also saw Yuan Zhenxia's extraordinary bearing, so he just said a few polite words, never expecting such a result.It seems that this handsome and straight Oriental must have a lot of background, otherwise, why would Earl Amp be so happy!

The earl's joy continued: "It's great, your appearance can be said to be the best wedding gift for me!" Just now Yuan Zhenxia knew that the earl was going to get married (this is why he wanted to get the sarcophagus), and now he heard him say this again, and felt that he had to clarify, so he withdrew his hand: "Congratulations, but, I think I I can't bring you anything!" The count was stunned for a moment: "No! You must help me, you must help me complete this matter!" Yuan Zhenxia spread his hands and smiled: "How can I help you complete your marriage?"

Yuan Zhenxia wanted to lighten up the atmosphere with a joke on purpose, so as to refuse his request for help.Because he is not only not very interested in a count who is dedicated to turning himself into a vampire, he is not interested at all. But Earl Ump was very nervous, even a little out of breath.He grabbed Yuan Zhenxia's sleeve, completely disregarding his gentlemanly demeanor (zombie demeanor), and said repeatedly: "No, you have to help me, you must help me, you must help me!" Yuan Zhenxia never expected that the Earl would behave like this. He pointed to the sarcophagus, then pointed to the curator, and said, "If you want to get this sarcophagus, the curator's help is enough." !"

These words made the earl startled, and the curator's reaction was extremely strong. He coughed violently at first, and then, not only his face turned red, but even his waving hands also turned red.His expression was extremely embarrassing. If he had a gun in his hand, he might have shot himself immediately! The count also saw the embarrassment of the curator, and hurriedly said: "The curator just wants to help me, we are old friends!" Yuan Zhenxia shrugged and said, "It's none of my business."He wanted to push the earl's hand away, but the earl held him tighter: "You must help me, Doctor Yuan, this... may also give you a new experience, although your experience is already so rich!"

Under such circumstances, Yuan Zhenxia's principles of handling things are similar to that gentleman's, and most of them are indifferent.Still showing a very indifferent expression, he shook his head. The count's expression was anxious and frustrated.He finally let go of his hand, but still begged: "Please help, always ask you to help!" At this time, the curator had regained his composure. He took a few breaths before saying, "Count, who is this... why do you want his help? He is also... an expert in your field? " What the curator said made Yuan Zhenxia a little bit ridiculous, because the curator obviously also regarded him as a vampire zombie.

The count sighed, still looking at Yuan Zhenxia: "He...he is a great man with great powers in the world. Among the five billion people, there will not be more than fifty people like him. I can meet He, that is extremely lucky, I will not let go of this opportunity!" His words not only flattered Yuan Zhenxia, ​​but also expressed his eagerness for Yuan Zhenxia's help, which was beyond words, and was really touching.If Yuan Zhenxia hadn't been interested in "vampire zombies" at all, he might have changed his stern attitude! At this moment, the curator asked the earl: "How do you want him to help you? Why didn't you mention it?" Hearing what the curator said, Yuan Zhenxia thought to himself, what else would the earl want?Of course, he wanted to collude himself and steal this sarcophagus.Of course he would not agree to such a thing! He was ready to sternly refuse, but the earl's answer was beyond his expectation.The count said: "I want to invite him to my wedding!" After the earl said that, he turned around and said to Yuan Zhenxia with a very sincere demeanor and tone, "Doctor Yuan, I sincerely invite you to my wedding, and I hope you will!" Yuan Zhenxia was taken aback.He couldn't think that what the count asked him to "help" was just such a simple matter!Therefore, for a while, he didn't know how to react. The count said again: "I will send you an invitation card, I hope you will definitely come to my wedding when you arrive!" Yuan Zhenxia regained his composure: "You just said that I will have a very special experience──Does that mean your wedding?" The Earl nodded vigorously, and Yuan Zhenxia laughed: "Your Excellency's wedding, although it will be very unusual, but I can't see it. Is there any reason why I must attend? So—" Before he could finish his words, the count had already called out: "No! There is a reason that you must be invited to participate, because—" When he said this, he stopped abruptly, his face became paler, his body trembled, his lips trembled, and his Adam's apple moved up and down.From his throat, there was a strange "clack" sound. He first looked at Yuan Zhenxia, ​​and then at the curator. Although the curator was going to guard himself and steal the sarcophagus for the earl, his character would probably not be much better, but he naturally understood western etiquette and superficial tricks—the earl's expression was obvious, and he had something to say to the original Zhen Xia said that he did not want a third party present. So, under the count's gaze, the curator shrugged, walked outside, blocked a visitor who was about to come in, and closed the door of the showroom. As a result, even Yuan Zhenxia couldn't help being a little nervous, because everyone could see that the Earl had a very important secret to tell him!In any case, the Earl knew that he was famous and powerful, and he was willing to tell him the important secret in his heart. Yuan Zhenxia had no reason to refuse to listen—at least in terms of politeness, it couldn't be justified! Therefore, Yuan Zhenxia also took a breath, ready to share the Earl's secret. The count saw that Yuan Zhenxia was willing to listen to him, and there was a look of gratitude in his eyes.But his expression was also extremely nervous, first he looked around to make sure that there was no one around, then he coughed and cleared his throat. Yuan Zhenxia could tell that his tense expression was by no means a disguise.He even involuntarily wiped his hands on his trousers, and stopped talking three or four times before he burst out a sentence that sounded very dry: "My bride is a vampire!" This surprised Yuan Zhenxia even more than what the curator suddenly stepped forward to introduce himself and said. Yuan Zhenxia never imagined that the Earl was so nervous, mustered up his courage, and the important secret that he revealed, even his old friend who had known him for a long time, who could work together as the curator of the crime department, would not be able to listen to the secret. Such a sentence! He was startled for about half a second, and then, unable to bear it any longer, he let out a roar of laughter! Undoubtedly, he couldn't help laughing at this moment, because the thing itself was too absurd and too funny.Especially since he was well aware of Earl Amp's grotesque behavior, he found it very funny. His behavior naturally caused extreme ridicule to the count—it was a merciless and unceremonious mockery, and it also showed that he did not believe everything the count said! Yuan Zhenxia's laughter, every "haha", is equivalent to a heavy punch.Amidst Yuan Zhenxia's laughter, the Earl couldn't help backing away, taking many steps back. Yuan Zhenxia knew he shouldn't be like this, but he couldn't restrain himself, and kept laughing. When Yuan Zhenxia said this, he stopped again and took a sip of his wine.Wen Baoyu suddenly raised his hand.As soon as Yuan Zhenxia looked at him, Wen Baoyu said loudly: "Doctor Yuan, this is your fault!" When Yuan Zhenxia narrated that the earl told him in a serious manner: "The bride is a vampire zombie", he couldn't help laughing, more than half of the young people who gathered together also laughed, because the scene was so real. Very ridiculous. So, when Wen Baoyu said this, everyone looked at him, wanting to hear why he accused Yuan Zhenxia. Yuan Zhenxia smiled: "Does it mean that I am too rude?" Wen Baoyu shook his head: "No, it's because things aren't funny at all!" As soon as he said this, several people laughed again and said in unison: "Why isn't it funny? It's so funny!" A young woman smiled and said, "It seems that the earl still has a deep affection for that corpse bride. He wants to steal that sarcophagus from the museum, and he probably wants to use it for the bride!" Yuan Zhenxia gave the young woman a look of approval, and several people applauded in agreement. Wen Baoyu snorted: "The biggest reason you find it funny is because you don't believe that there are vampire zombies in the world!" Several people asked back: "Do you think there is?" Wen Baoyu said loudly: "I'm not sure there is, but I'm not sure there isn't. Doctor Yuan, have you seen the bride?" Yuan Zhenxia shook his head: "Not yet!" Wen Baoyu said: "Then you shouldn't completely deny the Earl's words because of your own disbelief!" Yuan Zhenxia smiled: "According to your statement, the Earl's words are credible?" Wen Baoyu waved his hand: "Whether it's credible or not, you have to judge through verification, not based on your own knowledge!" Yuan Zhenxia took the lead in applauding, expressing his agreement with Wen Baoyu's words, he said: "Yes, I couldn't help laughing at that time, because I didn't believe that vampire zombies really exist in the world!" A young girl timidly asked, "Doctor Yuan, haven't you always been sure of the existence of souls? Souls are ghosts!" Yuan Zhenxia nodded: "Yes, I firmly believe in the existence of ghosts. I am absolutely sure. But ghosts are different from zombies—ghosts are ghosts, and zombies are zombies!" After Yuan Zhenxia said this, there was a short silence.Obviously, most of the people present had never thought of this problem before.Ghosts are different from zombies! And once you come into contact with this problem, it is naturally very easy to list the differences between the two.In the following expressing their opinions, the two are clearly separated. Ghosts have no form. Ghosts are the condensation of energy produced by human brain activities. Ghosts are a set of memories. Ghosts are an existence that is unknown to humans... Zombie, on the other hand, has a physical body, a real body.A zombie is a body that remains alive after death for unknown reasons.This body is the same as before death, but it is a dead person again! Analyzing it, the phenomenon of zombies is weirder, more terrifying, and more difficult to imagine than ghosts.The discussion has shifted to the aspect that the zombies in the East and the zombies in the West are very different. Zombies in the west are all vampire zombies; in the east, zombies are dead people who can move. Moreover, after further analysis, it can be found that the eastern and western zombies exist in two completely different forms.The eastern zombie is a living corpse, while the western zombie is conscious and thinking! The conclusion is: the "zombie" in the West is a translation error! The word VAMPIRE is generally translated as "vampire zombie", so there is naturally room for discussion.That was obviously just for lip service, without taking into account the facts. Here's the thing: this thing isn't a zombie.So, what should be translated as appropriate?Since China has never had such things since ancient times, it is indeed very difficult. It can't be called a vampire either, because it's not a ghost.He had a body, a real body, and it belonged to himself, not a ghost occupying someone else's body. It's called a "blood-sucking monster", and it's almost close, although the appearance of this monster is extremely similar to that of a human, except that when it sucks blood, it will show two fangs.But since he can transform bats, it is appropriate to call him a monster. Everyone spoke very enthusiastically during the discussion.Young people have this advantage. If they have opinions, they will express them without reservation, without hesitation. Everyone is looking forward to Yuan Zhenxia's conclusion.Yuan Zhenxia said with a smile: "The name is not a problem at all. The important thing is to separate ghosts from zombies. Since this type of Western monsters have been commonly called vampire zombies, once everyone comes into contact with these four words, they will be familiar with them." Knowing what is going on, there is no need to change another name, what do you think?" Everyone applauds in agreement—so, in this story, that monster, as is customary, is called a "vampire". After discussing this point, everyone urged Yuan Zhenxia to continue talking about his experience.Yuan Zhenxia stopped for a long time, just drinking in silence, it seemed that something was confusing him.Although everyone was anxious to know what happened later, they didn't rush him. Yuan Zhenxia took a breath: "I'm sorry, I suddenly thought of some other questions, so I lost my mind." Wen Baoyu said: "What question? Why don't you bring it up for discussion!" Yuan Zhenxia raised his eyebrows: "It's better to talk about my experience in the museum first, and then discuss it, otherwise, someone will blame me for whetting my appetite!" Several young women said in unison: "Yes, at the beginning, you said one and a half people, so what's the matter with that half person?" Yuan Zhenxia didn't answer directly: "At that time, I couldn't help laughing, and while laughing, I pointed at the Earl---I didn't understand why I was laughing. So the Earl stepped back, showing that he was Angry and embarrassed. I believe that the curator who has left the showroom will be able to hear my laughter as long as he doesn’t go far, but he didn’t come in.” The curator didn't come in, and there were only Yuan Zhenxia and Earl Anpu in the showroom. Yuan Zhenxia laughed for a full minute, but he didn't intend to stop.The count finally couldn't bear it any longer. He asked in a very sad voice, "What's so funny? What's so funny?" Yuan Zhenxia also felt his gaffe, although he still wanted to laugh, he managed to force himself not to laugh, and choked on his breath, unable to make a sound for a while.He saw the count's face, which was so pale and pale that it was terrifying. He was a doctor, so he naturally knew that a person with such a terrifying face must be his emotions. He was in a state of extreme agitation, and it was not suitable to stimulate him. Therefore, Yuan Zhenxia lowered his hands, and at the same time, tried to make his voice sound calm: "I'm sorry, I lost my composure." The count snorted, his voice still extremely unpleasant, and looked directly at Yuan Zhenxia, ​​his anger still lingering.Therefore, there was a strange and frightening light in his eyes, and his words were not polite: "I thought that Dr. Yuan Zhenxia, ​​who has such a rich and weird experience, would react very differently from ordinary people when he came into contact with extraordinary things." In the same way, I was very disappointed in the result!" Yuan Zhenxia took a breath. He didn't want to argue with the Earl's accusation. He just said indifferently: "My previous weird experience can be assumed, but for vampire zombies, I really can't imagine what kind of thing it is. Phenomena. That's why I think that... is too weird and unacceptable!" The count still stared at Yuan Zhenxia with his weird eyes, and he asked: "You just can't understand, and you don't deny his existence, do you?" Yuan Zhenxia smiled and spread his hands: "Generally speaking, although I haven't seen it, I can understand it, so people will believe it; I don't understand it and I haven't seen it, it's hard to make people believe it!" Yuan Zhenxia thought it was very appropriate for him to say this without directly denouncing the absurdity.But the Earl's anger rose to the peak because of Yuan Zhenxia's wild laughter just now, and he was aggressive: "Huh! There is a Chinese idiom that says that life is only completed in summer, and it can't explain to it what ice is, right? That's what I mean?" Yuan Zhenxia naturally knew the idiom "Summer insects can't talk about ice", it was a very insulting sentence, which made him angry, and he sneered: "By the way, that's what it means──I It's a summer bug, I don't know what ice is, can you make me understand? Please show me a vampire zombie, or introduce your bride to me, and then explain to me slowly, that is What kind of thing!" Originally, Yuan Zhenxia didn't want to provoke the Earl any further, but since the other party was advancing every step of the way, Yuan Zhenxia naturally wouldn't retreat again and again! His words made the earl's face a little greener, making him look even more terrifying. The earl called out in a very sharp voice: "We are not things, we are 'vampires' (VAMPIRE), just like you are 'human beings' (HUMANBEING)!" After the earl's sharp voice stopped, Yuan Zhenxia didn't answer immediately.Therefore, in the showroom, there was a deathly silence. Yuan Zhenxia and the earl looked at each other, and the atmosphere was strange and inexplicable. Yuan Zhenxia's stupefaction was not only due to the strange and inexplicable words of the earl—comparing "vampire zombies" with "human beings" is tantamount to claiming that "vampire zombies" are another form of life! Yuan Zhenxia can accept independent robots without reservation, which is a new form of life.But as he said just now, he didn't know anything about vampire zombies, so he couldn't accept what the earl said.Moreover, it was the first time he had heard such a statement. Although, he knows that in the West, the legend of vampire zombies is a fairly complete series, similar to the Chinese legend about "Fox Fairy". It can be said that they themselves have become "vampire zombies".But openly comparing it with humans is still shocking. What surprised Yuan Zhenxia even more was that the earl used the pronoun "we" in his words! Earl said: "We are vampires!" What does that mean?Does it mean that he is already a member of the blood-sucking zombie clan?Or did he wish to be one of them—the count wished to become a vampire, which was well known, had he already succeeded in fulfilling his wish? During that short period of silence, Yuan Zhenxia's thoughts turned, and he didn't know how many thoughts he had, but none of them came to conclusion.And in the silence, Yuan Zhenxia felt that he might really face a vampire zombie, and that feeling was naturally weird and inexplicable! When Yuan Zhenxia said this, he paused again—to let his audience breathe a sigh of relief, because everyone was so nervous that they held their breath. As soon as Yuan Zhenxia stopped, they all heaved a sigh of relief, and Wen Baoyu said first, "Vampire zombies... are just strange, not scary. Because he... is easier to deal with among ghosts!" Personally "shush" him: "Have you ever tried to face a vampire zombie alone? Bragging!" Some said: "The most frightening thing is that once you suck blood from him, you will become his own kind—it will be contagious, just like the AIDS virus!" Yuan Zhenxia laughed, comparing vampire zombies with AIDS virus, this kind of weird idea, only these young people can come up with! Wen Baoyu called: "Go on! Go on! Then Earl Anpu, is he already a vampire?" Yuan Zhenxia said: "To end the silence, my first sentence is to ask him like this, and at the same time, I have also made preparations." At that time, Yuan Zhenxia's thoughts were very disordered, and he thought of a lot of miscellaneous things.The first thing that came to mind was an ancient note, because the situation was very similar to his time. He just laughed because he didn't believe that there really were vampire zombies, but now, it is possible that the one in front of him is a vampire zombie! The note said that there was an eloquent theorist of ghosts who debated for a long time with the other party, but the other party lost, but turned out to be a ghost and left! If the earl turned out to be a vampire zombie, wouldn't the situation be similar? He managed to regain his composure, and said, "I don't understand what you mean by 'we'?" The earl was even more excited: "It means, my bride and me!" Yuan Zhenxia called out: "You?" The count was a little discouraged: "I... I should say, I... actually can only be... half..." Yuan Zhenxia just felt weird and inexplicable, because he didn't know what the earl meant by saying that?Because of the unknown, Yuan Zhenxia naturally showed an extremely puzzled expression, and he realized that even if he wanted to ask further questions, he no longer knew where to start! What's even more strange is that at this time, the earl also showed an extremely puzzled expression.It seemed that even he himself didn't understand what he was talking about! Under such circumstances, Yuan Zhenxia had no choice but to gesture to him, asking him to explain. The count put his hand on his face and stroked it heavily, his expression even more bewildered: "I mean...she is a vampire, there is no doubt about it, but I...not quite. My current situation is... Half human, half vampire!" Although the count spoke very earnestly, and it could be seen that he was doing his best to explain things clearly.It's a pity that everything had the opposite effect - the more serious he was, the more ridiculous Yuan Zhenxia felt.Vampire zombies are ridiculous enough, what do you mean by "half human, half vampire"? Yuan Zhenxia originally wanted to hold back his laughter, but he couldn't help it, so he burst out laughing again.Smiling, he pointed to his own mouth and asked the count, "You said that you are half human and half vampire. Does that mean that vampires have two fangs, but you only have one? Which one of yours is the only one?" Tooth, on the left or the right? Besides sucking blood, do you need to survive on other food? You—” Yuan Zhenxia didn't finish his sentence, and the earl's face was full of greenness, which looked terrifying.He let out a terrifying roar, and while screaming, he faced Yuan Zhenxia and rushed straight over! At this time, in his opinion, not only "half of them are vampire zombies", but also almost like it.He raised his arms, opened his mouth wide, his eyes widened, and a terrible sound came out of his throat. If it were someone else, he would definitely be shocked by his actions.But since Yuan Zhenxia believed that he was talking nonsense and intentionally provoked him, he was already prepared.He was still smiling, as long as the earl took two steps forward and reached within Yuan Zhenxia's reach, Yuan Zhenxia would definitely give him a little pain. But at this moment, the door of the showroom suddenly opened, and the curator shouted, "Count!" When the curator called, the earl suddenly froze.He still stared fiercely at Yuan Zhenxia, ​​and from between his chest and abdomen, he made a terrible "grunt" sound, and he roared: "You don't understand anything, you don't understand anything!" The curator stepped forward, took the earl's arm and made it hang down, and at the same time advised him not to be angry.But Yuan Zhenxia listened to the curator's words of persuasion to the earl, and couldn't help but laugh! The curator actually said this: "Don't be angry, he doesn't understand, what is it? You are already half a vampire, I think you are very promising, and you will become a vampire at all, why bother arguing with someone like him!" Yuan Zhenxia was annoyed and funny when he heard it, he waved his hand vigorously: "Okay, congratulations! Does it mean that after marrying a vampire zombie, you can leave your citizenship and join the ranks of vampire zombies? What about you, curator? When can I leave my citizenship?"