Chapter 85
Uncle Long: Mastering the techniques is no substitute for obeying the law!
As time passed, it soon came to eleven o'clock at night.
Taking advantage of the quiet of the night, Uncle Long, dressed only in black clothes and without any equipment, silently bypassed the night patrol security personnel and climbed to the roof of the museum with his bare hands.
After that, Uncle Jackie Chan, who always identified himself as an archaeologist and forcibly concealed the fact that he was a "superman", began a series of outrageous actions.
First, another "guest," who was also "visiting" the museum late at night and was only separated by a wall, took out high-tech equipment and fiddled with it, which temporarily eliminated the densely distributed infrared rays inside the skylight.
Our archaeologist, Uncle Long, who had no experience in theft, simply took out a piece of chewing gum, put it in his mouth, and chewed it...
Then, take the leftover tin foil, fold it simply, and cover the small hole used by the security system to emit infrared rays.
There were no fancy procedures or high-tech equipment required. The museum's security system was simply disabled!
That wasn't all. After sliding down from the rooftop into the museum using a makeshift rope woven from bed sheets, Uncle Long, who wasn't carrying any professional equipment, clearly saw the dense defense line made of infrared rays with his naked eye!
In the end, with only a little effort, Uncle Long easily passed through this security system that the museum curator was proud of and confidently believed that no one could break into!
"Wow, that move was so practiced... Sheriff Black should be glad you chose to be a legitimate archaeologist instead of a notorious thief, don't you think, Uncle Long?"
It was only after growing up that I gradually came to understand just how outrageous Uncle Long's seemingly normal actions really were.
Uncle Long, who had just passed through the infrared defense line, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Having silently witnessed the entire process, Riley was dumbfounded and began to wonder if Uncle Long also had a "system." He couldn't help but speak up, half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"Oh, don't joke around, Riley. I'm not... Riley?!"
Having just passed through a highly challenging security system, and with his nerves slightly relaxed, Uncle Long instinctively smiled and responded modestly and politely when he heard that familiar voice.
But soon, Uncle Long, belatedly realizing who was talking to him, suddenly widened his eyes and looked at Xiao Yu and Riley, who had obviously entered before him, with a look of utter disbelief.
Then, his lips twitched slightly, and as he tried to lower his voice, he poked Xiaoyu's head with his finger and complained through gritted teeth.
"I should have known... Xiaoyu! The plan to watch the parade floats tomorrow is canceled! Also, how did you get in?! Don't tell me you took the stairs!"
"Of course we came in through the main entrance. When we arrived, we asked Sheriff Black to help us say hello to the curator. So when the security guard saw us coming, he just opened the door."
Seeing Uncle Long's angry expression, Xiao Yu knew she was in the wrong, so she immediately shrank back and hid behind Riley.
Riley, unfazed by this, simply reached out and ruffled Jade's hair while answering Uncle Long's question in a matter-of-fact tone.
"Speaking of this... Uncle Long, you should know that District 13 is a legitimate official organization, right?"
"Now that we know the snake charm is in the museum..."
"Why didn't they have Sheriff Black negotiate with the museum curator during the day and have him hand over the Serpent Talisman directly to Section 13 for safekeeping? Instead, they did what the Black Hand did—sneak into the museum at night and steal artifacts—isn't that redundant?"
"Or... Uncle Long, do you prefer this kind of sneaky thrill...?"
"...Oh right! How could I forget that! Oh dear, my brain...!"
Riley's reasoned and well-founded answer was like a wake-up call for Uncle Long. He instinctively gasped in surprise and couldn't help but slap his forehead.
Faced with the teasing looks from Jade and Riley, Uncle Long, feeling extremely embarrassed, could only accept his fate, knowing that he had already corrupted the children. He stopped dwelling on their uninvited arrival and led the way deeper into the museum.
"Riley, don't talk nonsense. I'm a law-abiding citizen. I would never do anything illegal... Oh, don't look at me like that. I know, what I'm doing now isn't convincing enough... Fine, we've come this far. You two can keep watch for me. I need to move the Serpent Talisman before the Black Hand arrives."
"Okay, Uncle Long!"
At this point, seeing Uncle Long, who was always strict with her and never backed down at crucial moments, rendered speechless by Riley's retort, Jade, hiding behind Riley, immediately showed a starry-eyed look of admiration.
Then, she eagerly stepped out from behind Riley, gave Uncle Long a proper bow, and then hugged Riley's arm, shaking it and acting coquettishly.
"Oh, Riley, you're so cool! Teach me, I want to try and see what it's like to convince Uncle Long through reasoning!"
"This isn't cool at all, Jade. We're doing something illegal right now. Uncle Long is the mastermind, and we're accomplices. Even if we report it to Sheriff Black, we're in the wrong and will be arrested and jailed. If we hadn't gotten the news so late, and if Uncle Long hadn't deliberately left his phone behind to ensure the secrecy of this operation, I definitely would have stopped him."
"So, if you want to convince Uncle Long, you have to abide by the law so that Uncle Long can't find any fault with you."
"Ugh... I've been robbed..."
"Hmm, Xiaoyu is such a good girl. Of course, being a good and obedient child will be rewarded... So, this weekend, once you've finished your homework, I'll go and say hello to Uncle Long and take you to the moose park."
"Huh?! Really?! It's a deal!"
"Hmm, of course, I've always kept my word and never gone back on my word in my life~"
Fortunately, although Riley has always doted on Jade, his experience as a police officer has taught him that, like Uncle Jackie, he will not back down in the slightest when it comes to matters of principle.
So, faced with Xiaoyu's coquettish advances, Riley couldn't resist reaching out and rubbing Xiaoyu's chubby, soft, and wonderfully shaped face.
But outwardly, he spoke softly and gently, emphasizing to Xiaoyu how wrong their current actions were.
Furthermore, to deepen Xiaoyu's understanding of the distinction between good and evil, Riley also provided appropriate rewards. Receiving positive feedback, Xiaoyu, amidst her joyful cries, unconsciously internalized the necessity of obeying the law.
Even Uncle Long, who seemed to have walked away but had actually been keeping an eye on Riley and Jade's conversation, was now completely relieved and quietly revealed a satisfied smile.
It seems that although Riley goes along with Jade's antics, he still knows his limits...
It seems that Riley is with Jade.
At least I don't have to worry that this troublesome niece will use her intelligence in the wrong way...
So, if Xiaoyu can really finish her homework on time over the weekend...
Just like Riley said, let's take Jade to the moose park!
Consider this a belated welcome ceremony that should have been prepared when Xiaoyu first arrived at her father's antique shop!