Han Peacock smiled with a profound meaning. It seemed that this boy had really found a dinosaur fossil base.
Han Kongque said: "Let's talk about Alamosaurus. Among the Alamosaurus fossils discovered, there is a very interesting Alamosaurus neck bone fossil, because it also contains tyrannosaurus tooth fossils, which is one of the most important fossil discoveries.
Very rare.
Through this fossil, we can even imagine the scene when Tyrannosaurus attacked Alamosaurus. Do you think such a fossil is more memorable? So can it be sold for more money?"
At this time, Han Peacock was smiling like a wolf grandmother. He was tempting this little American boy and wanted to know some of his secrets.
And this American boy was not stupid. He said directly: "I know there is a place where it is possible, but I don't have the ability to dig."
Looking at the boy who didn't speak, Han Peacock smiled and said, "Two thousand dollars, if that place really exists."
"Deal." The boy jumped up happily.
Han Peacock looked at the boy who stretched out his hand and said, "Don't be too happy. You are under eighteen, right? I need to meet your parents. Only if they agree can I give you money."
When Han Peacock said this, the boy's face immediately fell.
"My parents are not here." The boy said.
Han Peacock smiled and said: "It's okay, we can stay here for one day and go back tomorrow."
"Then do you still need my fossil of Alamosaurus?" the boy asked expectantly.
Han Kongque shook his head and said: "This is not an Alamosaurus, but it is still of some value. How much do you want?"
Now Han Peacock is unable to identify what this thing is. If it is a dinosaur, then its value will be great. After all, fist-sized dinosaurs are rare.
But this mini dinosaur, which looks very much like Alamosaurus, is not reassuring no matter how you look at it.
If you say this is the larvae of Alamosaurus, it would look wrong to Han Peacock.
If it were in the past, Han Peacock could not be sure of this, because in the past, people were most concerned about the size of the Alamosaurus fossils and who was bigger, but now more attention is paid to their ontogenetic characteristics and their relationship with other
The evolutionary relationship of dinosaurs, etc.
In fact, some particularly large individuals and very small individuals of Alamosaurus look very different, and are often mistakenly classified into two species during identification.
The initial description of Alamosaurus was based on the fossil materials of some juvenile individuals. This is very unscientific for the definition of a species. This will lead to misunderstandings about Alamosaurus, and even some misunderstandings.
Adult individuals are classified into other sauropod dinosaurs, which requires great attention.
But if this isn't Alamosaurus, what might it be?
Some time ago, researchers from the University of Calgary in Canada discovered the world's smallest dinosaur fossil while conducting archaeological excavations in the Epota Red Deer area. It is somewhat similar to this fossil, but that's just because they all use
Walk on two legs.
It was a miniature dinosaur species that lived 70 million years ago. It was as big as a chicken and only five centimeters in length. What was unique was that they mainly fed on insects.
And is this mini dinosaur fossil the same species as the mini dinosaur found in Canada?
If it were really a dinosaur, then the place the boy found would be more valuable.
Seeing the boy's troubled expression, Han Kongque's heart softened. As he became richer and richer, Han Kongque's thoughts of picking up the slack became less and less.
So Han Peacock said directly: "If it can be proven that this is a dinosaur fossil, then I will give you two thousand dollars, plus the place where the dinosaur fossil was found. A total of four thousand dollars will be given to you. If you can help me keep it secret, then
I’ll give you ten thousand dollars, are you satisfied with the price?”
"Satisfied. Sir, you want to excavate dinosaur fossils by yourself? I wonder if you can hire me? At least I know the place well and can be a guide. And I am fourteen years old and can work freely." The boy looked at Yu Shan and said,
Face expectant.
"Give me a reason, as long as you can convince me, I will give you a job." Han Peacock said with a smile. In the United States, as long as child labor is not deliberately employed and some children are given opportunities to exercise, it is still possible. Of course, they must be recruited.
He needs his parents' permission, otherwise he will be in trouble.
"I am a Mexican immigrant. My father is ill and my mother has no job. We are in urgent need of money." The boy gritted his teeth and finally said.
"Mexican immigrants?" At this time, Cheng Jun looked at the boy with suspicion.
The boy said: "We are Hispanic. Our parents and grandparents are pure Hispanics, so we look a little different from mixed-race Mexicans."
Han Peacock nodded. This boy looked no different from ordinary white people.
"You can only be a temporary worker, and you must have your parents' consent." Han Kongque said.
"No problem, thank you two gentlemen for providing me with a job opportunity." The boy said excitedly.
Han Kongque shook his head and said: "I really want to provide your parents with job opportunities. Forget it, you can only be a guide, and you only have three days."
"Thank you, thank you sir, my mother is very hard-working, and my father only injured his leg. When the injury heals, he can do anything. My father is the strongest man in the world." The boy was a little incoherent in excitement.
"Let's go! Let's go to the hotel and have a good night's rest. We will go tomorrow." At this time, Han Peacock also lost interest in continuing to play.
"I don't know where the place with the fossils is. It's not easy to buy land around the Great Lakes area." Cheng Jun said with a smile.
Han Peacock glanced at the boy who was hesitating, took out his wallet, counted out four thousand dollars, and said: "This is the money to buy information and fossils. To keep it secret, another agreement needs to be signed."
Seeing the money, the excitement on the boy's face could no longer be concealed: "Sir, I know that my news will definitely be worth the money. The place is not far from here, and no one will compete with you."
Han Peacock smiled, put the money into the boy's hand, and said: "You have to live with us today, don't worry, we will pay for the expenses, and you must be careful, after all, four thousand dollars in cash, and
Not a decimal."
"You know, sir, I'm not someone to be bullied. My father often trains me. You can see that I have a strong body." The boy bent his arms, showing off his muscles.
Cheng Jun sneered and said: "It's better to be careful. I heard that many people here like to play sap."
Han Peacock also laughed and said: "No matter how high your skill is, you will be knocked down by one brick."
"Sir, my name is Eric, Carter Eric." The boy said excitedly as he walked.
Han Peacock asked curiously: "The surname is Carter? Shouldn't it be called Eris Carter?"
"I know you Chinese like to read your last name first." Eres said with a smile.
Cheng Jun also smiled and said: "It seems that our country has indeed become stronger. Even foreign children know our habits."
Eres said: "Did you see it? It's over there. There is a long swamp on the south bank. That's where I found this stone. I heard that there are gold and silver mines in the swamp. Some time ago, someone even
Amethyst was found there.
I originally went there to look for amethysts, but unexpectedly I found a fossil. I thought there must be more fossils waiting for you to discover."
Han Peacock looked in the direction where Eris was pointing. Over there was the south shore of Lake Superior. There were many low mountains and more jungles around it. Of course, the green spaces in it were Eris.
Said swamp.
Han Kongque looked at the place without saying anything, and Cheng Jun naturally didn't talk much either.
After returning to the hotel and settling down for Iris, Han Kongque and Cheng Jun gathered together. Cheng Jun said, "Is that the entrance to the valley over there?"
Han Peacock took his mobile phone and searched for some information he wanted to know, and said: "I have bought the forest, but the swamp is more troublesome. The swamp is called the lungs of the earth, and it is not easy to buy."
"Anyway, if you want to build a park, why not add a wetland park? Maybe it will be easier to operate. Also, how credible do you think the words of Eris are?" Cheng Jun finally asked.
Han Peacock looked away from his mobile phone and said: "There must be some exaggeration, but if I can really provide his parents with a job, he will tell the truth."
"Honestly? You won't believe that there are really amethysts in that place, right?" Cheng Jun asked mockingly.
Han Peacock smiled and said: "Why not? It is indeed possible to produce amethyst here."
Cheng Jun said: "Amethyst is not valuable, is it? At least it is not as valuable as citrine."
Han Kongque laughed and said: "This is a misunderstanding. Foreign amethysts are not cheap. They are much more expensive than domestic amethysts, and not many are in good condition. Most of them have cotton cracks. At least they are not like those in China, which are everywhere on the streets.
They are all crystal clear and top-quality amethysts. Amethysts and citrines are quite valuable abroad."
Cheng Jun was speechless. He had been traveling around the world a lot, so of course he knew about this situation.
Whether in the Americas, Europe, or even Africa, one carat of citrine sells for at least 80 yuan.
The local gold and diamond prices are much cheaper than domestic prices.
In other words, it is normal for the same citrine to be purchased in China for about 240 carats per carat, but the citrines seen in China are all 231 carats.
Moreover, the quality is very good, and they are all said to be natural, and the certificates issued are also natural.
Cheng Jun couldn't help but said: "In any domestic jewelry market, there are piles of citrines. Doesn't it mean that natural citrines are extremely rare? Are foreigners all over the world fools?" (~^~) Mobile phone users please