Upon hearing the other party’s words, the group confirmed their suspicions.
The well is fake.
And this aligns with common sense.
“So it really is fake,” Zhang Chaoyue chimed in.
“It certainly must be fake. Building a tomb in front of a well is a major taboo; ancient people wouldn’t do such a thing,” Director Zhou said:
“Moreover, I’ve heard that the wealthy merchant went to great lengths to make it realistic by adding water inside, but business was bad, and the place was abandoned.”
“So that’s the case.”
“Why are you suddenly interested in that well?” Director Zhou teased:
“People like you should be able to tell at a glance that the well is fake.”
Zhang Chaoyue smiled, “We initially thought it was fake too, but we just calculated that the well is more than thirty meters deep, so we’re not quite sure.”
“Ah? More than thirty meters deep?”
Director Zhou’s voice rose:
“Did you really measure it correctly?”
“We’re sure. We lowered a rope into the well and measured it.”
“That’s impossible. I’ve seen that well. When people were curious, they tested it, and it was only eight or nine meters deep, not thirty meters.”
“Eight or nine meters deep!”
The three exchanged glances, showing doubtful expressions on their faces.
“It seems there’s something wrong with this well. Let’s investigate first, and if we can’t resolve it, we’ll call you.”
“Alright, I’m prepared on this end. Just notify us if you need help.”
“Thank you, Director Zhou.”
“You’re welcome.”
After exchanging some pleasantries, Zhang Chaoyue hung up the phone and said:
“We can confirm now; there’s definitely something wrong with this well. We need to investigate thoroughly.”
“Pull up the rope first.”
Lin Yi said, looking at Zhang Chaoyue:
“Give me your phone.”
Zhang Chaoyue handed the phone to Lin Yi, and Zhao Yunhu also pulled up the rope.
Lin Yi took out his phone and opened the camera function.
Then he turned on Zhang Chaoyue’s phone flashlight.
Next, Lin Yi tied the two phones together and lowered them into the well again.
When the phones touched the bottom of the well, Lin Yi lifted them slightly, stabilized them, and slowly rotated the rope to adjust the phone’s angle.
He continued this action for two or three minutes before pulling the rope up.
The group gathered around as Lin Yi opened the video recording.
But what it contained was shocking.
The place below wasn’t a well but a large space.
Through the flashlight’s glow, they could see smooth walls, looking quite unusual!
“Lin Bro, you guessed it right. Below might be the tomb raided by Ma Biao, it should be accurate.”
“Yes, let’s get ready to work,” Lin Yi called out:
“Chaoyue, Yunhu, you two come down with me. Luo Qi, you keep watch up here.”
“No way!” Luo Qi protested:
“I want to go down with you guys. I can’t be treated differently just because I’m a woman.”
“This has nothing to do with gender. When entering tombs, someone must stay up here to guard against unforeseen events and accidents,” Lin Yi tried to persuade.
“There are many people patrolling around. I can let them keep watch.”
Lin Yi reached out and touched Luo Qi’s cheek.
“I wouldn’t trust anyone else with our lives; you have to guard for me.”
Lin Yi’s words directly struck Luo Qi’s nerves, and tears welled up in her eyes but didn’t fall.
“Okay!”
“Yunhu, go drive the car in.”
“Alright.”
Lin Yi tugged on the rope, finding the weight-bearing fine, suitable for entering the tomb.