《拉薩情書》

第十二章、找到多仁‧丹增
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孫嘉陽駕駛房車，走在公路上，轉進一條馬車路，來到一處水草豐美的小湖邊。一支牧民隊在湖邊紮營，上千隻牛羊分散在兩面草場上吃草。
孫嘉陽領著兩人走向一處帳篷，遇見多仁・尼瑪，尼瑪正在整修馬車。
嘉陽招呼說：「尼瑪大叔，我帶個人來見你和多仁族長。」
尼瑪停下手邊工作，起身走來。
尼瑪問：「嘉陽，這對青年是？」
格桑說：「我是德格・格桑，德格・貢嘉是我祖父，我來自台灣。旁邊這位是我
未婚妻安妮。」
尼瑪親切說：「原來是本家姪兒和姪媳婦，幸會幸會。」
尼瑪主動上前和格桑擁抱。
尼瑪牽著格桑的手說：「二十年前，伯父貢嘉和堂哥羅桑回來過。咱們進去見我老父。」
尼瑪領著格桑三人，進入帳篷。丹增席地坐著抽稈菸，見到來人起身相迎。
尼瑪說：「父親，貢嘉的孫子格桑來見你喔。」
丹增一見到格桑和安妮，先是仔細地端詳著兩人看了好一會兒，接著俯身向兩人頂禮叩首。
一旁的尼瑪，見老父行如此大禮，趕緊跟著下跪頂禮，卻是不明所以，一腦子問號。
格桑和安妮趕緊上前攙扶起父子倆。
丹增恭敬說：「你是松贊干布，妳一定是文成公主。」
安妮一臉驚訝的表情。
嘉陽不解說：「老族長，你這一跪，可把我給搞糊塗了。」
丹增說：「嘉陽，你也來了。」
尼瑪指著說：「父親，他是貢嘉的孫子格桑啊！」
丹增手指著神龕上掛著的兩幅人像繪圖說：「他們兩人，是松贊干布和文成公主。」
嘉陽和尼瑪抬起頭看著人像繪圖，尼瑪還趨前兩步看個仔細。
嘉陽說：「怪怪！這麼一比對，五官和畫像裡的還真是神似。」
丹增說：「三位請坐。」
格桑三人分別席地而坐，尼瑪走到帳篷外呼喚妻女，尼瑪的妻女隨即走進帳篷，準備奶茶和點心。
丹增娓娓道來：「當年，我父親路過日喀則，在札什倫布寺借宿。老住持喇嘛交付一只檀木盒時，曾跟我父親預言，以後會有一對由松贊干布和文成公主轉世的青年男女，前來索回那只檀木盒。」
尼瑪的妻女提著奶茶筒端著木盤，跪在尼瑪身旁，把奶茶和點心鋪在地毯上。
安妮望著身旁的格桑，嫣然微笑，格桑以眼神示意。
安妮心想：「小昭寺的老喇嘛和札什倫布寺的住持，先後竟然都這樣說，這應
該不會是巧合吧？我和格桑真的是松贊干布和文成公主轉世…。」
尼瑪高興說：「原來，格桑賢姪真是松贊大王轉世，咱們家族要興旺了。」
格桑說：「叔公，不知你說的那只檀木盒，目前是不是由你保管。」
丹增說：「賢孫姪你放心，那只檀木盒一直保管得很好，等賽馬節活動結束，就
讓尼瑪帶著你們去取出。」
格桑拱手鞠躬說：「感謝叔公襄助。」
尼瑪熱情說：「年度賽馬會即將開始，你們就在這裡盤桓一陣子，咱們叔姪好好聚一聚。」
「老族長、尼瑪大叔，我工廠還有活兒要忙，格桑小倆口就交給你。」嘉陽起身，拱手行禮。尼瑪和格桑、安妮跟著起身相送。
尼瑪說：「嘉陽，過幾天記得送批貨過來喔。」
嘉陽說：「沒問題，格桑和小嫂子，回程歡迎來我住處小住幾日。」
格桑說：「時間允許，就過去找你。」
「嘉陽，你回去後幫我撥電話，通知我父親說我和格桑在尼瑪這裡。」安妮給了嘉陽一張紙片。
嘉陽說：「好的，小嫂子。」
格桑說：「不如這樣，嘉陽你幫忙把札希教授三人接來。」
安妮說：「可我父親這時可能正被公安嚴密監控著，這樣會不會讓公安跟著我父
親循線找到我們。」
嘉陽想一下說：「這問題不難解決，我跟令尊先電話裡約好時間地點，然後去接他們過來。」
格桑說：「那就麻煩你囉，嘉陽。」
三人揮手目送孫嘉陽的房車離開。

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那曲市公安局辦公室裡，李明正在聽取偵緝隊長江彬所作的簡報。
「……札希等三人還在我們嚴密監控中，札希女兒安妮已脫離我們監控，正在加緊找尋。還有位不知名的青年，跟著札希同來後就失蹤，我們正在清查此人身分。」投影銀幕上出現一張模糊的男子背影。
李明問：「隊長，有拍到此人的正面影像嗎？」
江彬說：「沒，當時此人走出旅館後故意壓低帽沿，而且我手下弟兄跟蹤他的時
間很短暫，跟到戲院時就被他以金蟬脫殼給擺脫了。」
李明思考說：「安妮和這青年先後擺脫你們的監控，這其中一定有問題。」
央金推論說：「說不定這一男一女，彼此間有聯繫。」
李明說：「我的直覺是這一男一女不僅彼此有聯繫，更可能會在一起行動」
局長邵俊說：「專員，你的意思，這對男女才是我們要找出那份文件的主要線索？」
李明說：「沒錯，你們必須動員更多人手，盡快找到這對男女或其中一人。」

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那曲市鬧區商店街道上，札希、張揚和美多三人正在逛街，兩組四人便衣公安分成前後緊盯三人。札希三人都留意到這夥便衣公安，故作淡定繼續逛街。
札希的手機響起，他從外套口袋掏出手機。
「札希教授嗎？」
「我是，請問你是…。」
「我姓孫，是格桑在台灣的同學，已經把他們安全送到丹增的紮營地。」
「瞭解，多謝你相助。」
「格桑要我接你們過來，約個時間地點，我過去接你們。」
「好的，等我們回到旅館，再聯絡你。」札希按掉手機，張揚和美多裝作若無其事，繼續逛街。
跟蹤的便衣公安注意到札希接電話，立即以無線電回報給隊部。
「蝙蝠呼叫隊部，蝙蝠呼叫隊部，聽到請回答，Over。」
「隊部聽到，請回報，Over。」
「發現一號鴿子剛才以手機通話，Over。」
「知道了！繼續監控，別跟丟了，隨時回報，Over。」

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301號房間裡，札希三人正在低聲密談。
「格桑的朋友剛才來電話，說已經把兩人送到丹增家族的紮營地。要跟我約定時間，來接我們過去。」
張揚說：「那我們得趕緊想辦法，擺脫公安的監控和跟蹤。」
「我們三人目標顯著，要擺脫公安跟監，恐怕沒那麼容易。」
美多說：「老師，不如我和張揚一起，先引開公安的注意，畢竟你才是主角。」
札希說：「這也是個辦法，明天賽馬會開幕，我們三人分成兩組前往賽馬會場，
混雜在人群裡，各自找機會脫身，你們兩個找一處地方先躲起來，記得要手機聯絡得上才行。」
張揚說：「嗯，就照著教授的辦法。」
札希說：「張揚，要留意你的車子，別再被裝上發報器。」
張揚尷尬說：「我知道啦，教授。」
札希說：「我去回電話。」
札希取出手機，進到浴室裡，轉開水龍頭，撥通手機。

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那曲賽馬節開幕會場，舞台上官員正在致詞，舞台下黑壓壓的觀眾。
札希和張揚、美多分成兩組散開來。李明和江彬及數名便衣公安，監控著札希。央金和邵俊及數名便衣公安監控著張揚和美多。
會場外的停車場上，孫嘉陽以手機傳送簡訊給札希。
人群裡的札希取出手機瞄了一眼簡訊內容。
官員致詞結束後，賽會正式開始，人潮往一旁的賽馬會場移動。札希跟著人潮在裡頭不停鑽動，李明和江彬及數名便衣公安緊跟著他移動。
札希往最近的公廁走進去，李明和江彬及數名便衣公安跟過來，守候在四週。
札希走進公廁，貼上假鬍子戴起墨色眼鏡和假髮，脫掉外套換上披風，完成易容後，往會場外快步走去，李明和江彬這夥人看走眼，沒認出札希。
札希隨即趕停車場，搭上孫嘉陽的房車，離開會場。
李明和江彬等了一會兒，發覺不妙，兩人走進公廁逐間搜索，在其中一間發現札希留下的行李和那件外套。
李明忿恨說：「札希這隻老狐狸！」
江彬推測說：「他應該已經離開會場了。」
李明猛然想起說：「咱們馬上趕到停車場。」
兩人快步走出公廁，向部屬們揮手。

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孫嘉陽的房車來到尼瑪的帳篷區，兩人下車走往帳篷。
格桑和安妮走出帳篷口迎上前來。
「費了一番功夫，才擺脫李明和那夥便衣公安。」
「教授，你見到李明？」
「是啊，以前就見過，我確定是他領頭。」
格桑憂心說：「看來文物局這夥人志在必得。嘉陽，辛苦你了。」
嘉陽微笑說：「小事一樁。」
四人走進帳篷，尼瑪起身走來和札希行擁抱禮。
「札希教授，幸會。」
「尼瑪，幸會。」
「聽格桑說，你是情僧倉央的後人？」
札希說：「是的。」
五人依序坐下來，尼瑪妻女端出酥油奶茶和奶渣糕待客。
尼瑪說：「教授，請慢用。」
格桑說：「叔叔，剛才教授好不容易擺脫便衣公安的跟監。」
尼瑪憂心說：「這樣看來，情況很…，格桑，你的意思呢？」
格桑說：「夜長夢多，為避免生變，我認為應該趁賽馬會這陣子，趕緊把那卷手稿歸還給札希教授。」
尼瑪想一下說：「好吧，這事我可以做主，我立馬帶你們去取出那只檀香木盒。嘉陽，麻煩你開車」
嘉陽說：「沒問題。」
席地而坐的五人各自起身，坐上孫嘉陽的房車。

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那曲賽馬會場外停車場，央金取出訊號追蹤儀。李明和邵俊、江彬等便衣公安人員圍著央金。
央金說：「儀器上有訊號。」
李明說：「我們上車，跟著訊號走。」
李明一夥人分乘三部公務車離開。
孫嘉陽的房車來到納木措湖畔，蓮花生大師修行洞前，一行人下車。
尼瑪領著札希四人，進入洞裡。尼瑪跟一位老喇嘛取得一串鑰匙，打開兩道鐵門，取出那只檀木盒。
李明和央金一夥人來到洞外，埋伏在洞外等待。
札希一行人才走出洞口，就被李明和央金及一夥便衣公安攔下，便衣公安亮出長短槍抵住五人，四人臉上表情驚愕，僅尼瑪一臉淡定。
李明指著札希手上檀香木盒說：「札希教授，感謝你把這份重要文件給找出來。」
札希不悅說：「李明，這是我們倉央家族的傳家寶物。」
李明說：「這份重要文件依照國家法律，應交由文物局來收藏保管，教授是個明
理人，請不要為難我。」
格桑勸著說：「教授，給他們吧…。」
札希眼見形勢比人強，只好交出那只檀木盒。
李明接過檀木盒，得意說：「我會向上級長官報告，擇期公開表揚，頒給教授褒揚狀。教授，後會有期喔。」
札希一行人失望地望著三部公務車揚長而去，尼瑪這時卻面露微笑，他附耳跟札希說了幾句話，札希臉上立馬綻開笑顏。
格桑納悶問：「教授，你們…。」
尼瑪說：「真正的倉央．嘉措情詩手稿早就被我父親掉包，那只檀木盒裡的手稿
是膺品，我父親先前找匠師臨摩了一份，這份真跡手稿除了我父親，沒有第二人曾親眼見過。」
格桑問：「那…，這份手稿現在在哪裡？」
尼瑪一臉淡定說：「格桑，真跡手稿一直在你父親羅桑手上。」
格桑驚訝說：「啊！怎麼會是這樣呢？」
尼瑪說：「二十年前，貢嘉伯父從台灣回來探親，我父親丹增當面把真跡手稿
交付給他，託他帶去台灣。」
格桑恍然大悟說：「原來如此。」
札希歡快地說：「這是天意啊！佛祖的安排。我們先回去拉薩。安妮，妳陪著格桑去趟台灣，這份真跡手稿，以後就交由你們兩人，一起保管。」
尼瑪推了一下格桑肩膀說：「格桑，你還不謝謝你的準岳父？」
格桑會意過來，立即跪地磕頭：「感謝岳父大人成全。」
一旁的安妮感到詫異，父親竟然沒問過她的意思，就訂下她的親事，有些不悅說：「父親，你都還沒問過我呢！」
一旁的尼瑪和孫嘉陽都笑了。

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拉薩機場出境大廳裡，札希和張揚、美多來送行。張揚走向格桑跟他擁抱。
張揚耳語說：「善待安妮，否則我會把她搶回來。」
美多和安妮擁抱。
安妮耳語說：「張揚是個好人，妳要把握喔。」
札希三人向格桑和安妮揮手道別，目送兩人走進候機室。

Chapter 12: Finding Dorje Tenzin
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Sun Jiayang drove the van along the highway, turning onto a cart road that led to a small lake rich with water and grass. A herding team had set up camp by the lake, with thousands of cattle and sheep grazing on the grasslands on either side.
Jiayang led the two toward a tent and encountered Dorje Nima, who was repairing a cart.
Jiayang called out, “Uncle Nima, I’ve brought someone to meet you and Chief Dorje.”
Nima stopped his work and came over.
Nima asked, “Jiayang, who are these young people?”
Gesang said, “I’m Dege Gesang, my grandfather is Dege Gongjia. I come from Taiwan. This is my fiancée, Annie.”
Nima warmly replied, “So you are the family’s nephew and niece-in-law. Pleasure to meet you!”
Nima stepped forward to embrace Gesang.
Holding Gesang’s hand, Nima said, “Twenty years ago, Uncle Gongjia and cousin Losang visited. Let’s go see my father.”
Nima led the three into the tent. Dorje Tenzin sat on the ground smoking a straw cigarette; seeing the visitors, he rose to greet them.
Nima said, “Father, Gongjia’s grandson Gesang is here to see you.”
Seeing Gesang and Annie, Dorje Tenzin scrutinized them carefully for a long moment, then bowed deeply to them.
Nima, witnessing his father’s deep respect, quickly knelt as well, though he had no idea why, his mind full of question marks.
Gesang and Annie hurried to help both father and son to their feet.
Dorje Tenzin respectfully said, “You must be Songtsen Gampo, and you must be Princess Wencheng.”
Annie’s face showed astonishment.
Jiayang, puzzled, said, “Old Chief, your bowing has really confused me.”
Dorje Tenzin said, “Jiayang, you are here too.”
Nima pointed, “Father, he is Gongjia’s grandson, Gesang!”
Dorje Tenzin pointed to two portraits hanging above the shrine and said, “These two are Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng.”
Jiayang and Nima looked up at the portraits; Nima stepped forward for a closer look.
Jiayang said, “Strange! Comparing like this, their features really resemble the portraits.”
Dorje Tenzin said, “Please, sit.”
The three of them sat on the floor. Nima went outside the tent to call his wife and daughter, who soon entered with milk tea and snacks.
Dorje Tenzin recounted, “Years ago, my father passed through Shigatse and stayed at Tashilhunpo Monastery. The old abbot entrusted him with a sandalwood box, predicting that a pair of young reincarnates of Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng would one day come to reclaim it.”
Nima’s wife and daughter knelt beside him, placing the tea and snacks on the carpet.
Annie looked at Gesang and smiled; Gesang signaled back with his eyes.
Annie thought, The old lama at Xiaozhao Temple and the abbot at Tashilhunpo both said this—this cannot be coincidence. Gesang and I really are the reincarnations of Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng…
Nima happily said, “So it turns out Gesang, my capable nephew, is indeed the reincarnation of King Songtsen. Our family will prosper!”
Gesang asked, “Uncle, is that sandalwood box you mentioned being kept by you currently?”
Dorje Tenzin said, “Rest assured, dear grandson, the box has been well kept. After the horse festival ends, Nima will take you to retrieve it.”
Gesang bowed, “Thank you, Uncle, for your help.”
Nima said warmly, “The annual horse festival is about to start. Stay here a while so we, uncle and nephew, can catch up.”
Jiayang said, “Old Chief, Uncle Nima, I still have work at my factory. Gesang and his fiancée are in your hands.” He stood and saluted. Nima and Gesang, Annie followed, rose to see him off.
Nima said, “Jiayang, remember to send over the shipment in a few days.”
Jiayang replied, “No problem. Gesang and young lady, feel free to stay at my place for a few days on your way back.”
Gesang said, “If time permits, we’ll visit.”
“Jiayang, call my father afterward to let him know Gesang and I are at Nima’s place,” Annie handed Jiayang a note.
Jiayang said, “Understood, young lady.”
Gesang said, “How about you help bring Professor Zaxi and his team over?”
Annie said, “But my father might be under strict surveillance by the authorities. Won’t that let them trace us?”
Jiayang considered, “Not a problem. I’ll arrange a time and place with your father by phone, then pick them up.”
Gesang said, “Thanks for helping, Jiayang.”
The three waved as Jiayang drove off in the van.
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02
At the Nagchu Public Security Bureau office, Li Ming was listening to Captain Jiang Bin’s briefing.
“…Zaxi and the other three are still under our close watch. Zaxi’s daughter Annie has escaped surveillance, and we are intensifying the search. There’s also an unknown young man who came with Zaxi and has gone missing; we are investigating his identity.”
A blurry image of a man’s back appeared on the projector screen.
Li Ming asked, “Captain, do we have a frontal image of this person?”
Jiang Bin said, “No. After leaving the hotel, he deliberately lowered his hat, and our men only followed him briefly. By the time he reached the theater, he had shaken them off.”
Li Ming thought, “Annie and this young man escaped surveillance one after another; there must be something unusual.”
Yangjin speculated, “Perhaps these two are connected.”
Li Ming said, “My intuition is that not only are they connected, but they may act together.”
Director Shao Jun said, “Special Officer, you mean this pair may be the main clue to the document we’re after?”
Li Ming said, “Exactly. Mobilize more personnel and find this pair—or at least one of them—quickly.”
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03
In Nagchu’s busy shopping street, Zaxi, Zhang Yang, and Meiduo strolled while two teams of four plainclothes officers followed them closely. All three noticed the surveillance but acted casual.
Zaxi’s phone rang; he pulled it from his coat pocket.
“Professor Zaxi?”
“Yes, who is this?”
“My surname is Sun. I’m Gesang’s classmate from Taiwan. I’ve safely delivered them to Dorje Tenzin’s campsite.”
“Understood, thank you for your help.”
“Gesang asked me to pick you up. Let’s arrange a time and place.”
“Good. We’ll contact you after returning to the hotel.”
Zaxi hung up; Zhang Yang and Meiduo continued to act nonchalant.
The surveillance officers noticed Zaxi taking the call and immediately reported via radio:
“Bat to HQ, Bat to HQ, respond, Over.”
“HQ received, report, Over.”
“Target 1 just made a call, Over.”
“Understood! Continue surveillance. Do not lose them, report immediately, Over.”
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04
In Room 301, Zaxi and his two companions whispered.
“Gesang’s friend just called. He’s delivered the couple safely to the Dorje family campsite and will coordinate a time to pick us up.”
Zhang Yang said, “We must figure out how to shake off the authorities’ surveillance quickly.”
“Our targets are obvious. Escaping them won’t be easy.”
Meiduo said, “Teacher, I and Zhang Yang can lead the surveillance away; you are the main target anyway.”
Zaxi said, “That could work. Tomorrow at the horse festival, we’ll split into two groups, blend into the crowd, and find a chance to escape. You two hide somewhere first, and keep your phones handy for contact.”
Zhang Yang said, “Alright, we’ll follow the plan.”
Zaxi said, “Zhang Yang, watch your car; don’t let them attach a tracker again.”
Zhang Yang, embarrassed, said, “I know, Professor.”
Zaxi said, “I’ll make the call.”
He took out his phone, went into the bathroom, turned on the tap, and dialed.
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05
At the Nagchu Horse Festival opening, officials spoke from the stage as the audience pressed below.
Zaxi, Zhang Yang, and Meiduo split into two groups. Li Ming, Jiang Bin, and several officers monitored Zaxi; Yangjin, Shao Jun, and others monitored Zhang Yang and Meiduo.
Outside in the parking lot, Sun Jiayang texted Zaxi. Zaxi checked the message discreetly.
Once the officials finished, the festival began, and the crowd moved toward the racetrack. Zaxi mingled, constantly moving; Li Ming, Jiang Bin, and officers followed.
Zaxi went into a nearby public restroom. Li Ming and his team followed, guarding the area. Inside, Zaxi applied a disguise: false beard, glasses, wig, changed coat for a cloak. After the transformation, he left the venue undetected.
Zaxi hurried to the parking lot, entered Jiayang’s van, and left.
Li Ming and Jiang Bin realized something was wrong, searched the restroom, and found Zaxi’s belongings and coat.
Li Ming said angrily, “That old fox Zaxi!”
Jiang Bin guessed, “He must have left the venue.”
Li Ming snapped, “Let’s head to the parking lot immediately.”
They left quickly, signaling their subordinates.
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06
Jiayang’s van arrived at Nima’s tent area. The four got out and approached the tent, where Gesang and Annie greeted them.
“It took some effort to shake off Li Ming and the officers.”
“Professor, did you see Li Ming?”
“Yes, I’ve met him before. I’m sure he was leading them.”
Gesang worriedly said, “It seems the cultural relic bureau is determined to get it. Thanks for your help, Jiayang.”
Jiayang smiled, “It’s nothing.”
They entered the tent; Nima greeted Professor Zaxi with a respectful embrace.
“Professor Zaxi, a pleasure.”
“Nima, pleasure.”
“Gesang says you are a descendant of the monk Tsangyang?”
“Yes.”
The five sat down, and Nima’s wife and daughter served butter tea and cheese cakes.
Nima said, “Professor, enjoy.”
Gesang said, “Uncle, the professor just managed to escape the officers’ surveillance.”
Nima, concerned, said, “Looks like the situation is… Gesang, what do you think?”
Gesang said, “Time is critical. To avoid trouble, we should return the manuscript to Professor Zaxi during the festival.”
Nima thought a moment, “Alright, I can handle this. I’ll take you to get the sandalwood box. Jiayang, please drive.”
“Sure.”
The five got up and boarded Jiayang’s van.
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07
Outside the festival parking lot, Yangjin used a signal tracker. Li Ming, Shao Jun, Jiang Bin, and officers surrounded him.
Yangjin said, “The device shows a signal.”
Li Ming said, “Get in the car and follow the signal.”
They split into three official vehicles and departed.
Jiayang’s van arrived at Lake Namtso, near Guru Padmasambhava’s meditation cave. They got out.
Nima led Zaxi and the others into the cave, got a key from an old monk, unlocked two iron doors, and retrieved the sandalwood box.
Li Ming and Yangjin ambushed outside.
As Zaxi and the group exited, they were blocked; officers pointed guns at them. The four looked shocked, only Nima remained calm.
Li Ming pointed at the box, “Professor Zaxi, thank you for retrieving this important document.”
Zaxi said displeased, “Li Ming, this is a family heirloom of the Tsangyang lineage.”
Li Ming said, “By law, this document should be kept by the cultural relic bureau. Please don’t make it difficult for me.”
Gesang urged, “Professor, just give it to them…”
Seeing the situation was overwhelming, Zaxi handed over the box.
Li Ming, triumphant, said, “I’ll report to superiors and arrange a formal commendation for you.”
Zaxi and the group watched the vehicles leave disappointed. Nima, however, smiled and whispered something to Zaxi, who immediately grinned.
Gesang asked, “Professor, you…”
Nima said, “The genuine Tsangyang poetry manuscript was swapped by my father long ago. The box contained a copy; the original has only been seen by my father.”
Gesang asked, “Then… where is the original manuscript?”
Nima calmly said, “It’s with your father, Losang.”
Gesang exclaimed, “Ah! How come?”
Nima said, “Twenty years ago, Uncle Gongjia returned from Taiwan; my father gave him the original manuscript to take to Taiwan.”
Gesang realized, “I see now.”
Zaxi said joyfully, “It’s destiny! Buddha’s plan. Let’s return to Lhasa. Annie, you’ll accompany Gesang to Taiwan; the original manuscript will be under your care.”
Nima nudged Gesang, “Aren’t you going to thank your future father-in-law?”
Gesang understood immediately and knelt, “Thank you, Father-in-law.”
Annie was surprised; her father arranged her marriage without asking, and she was a bit displeased, “Father, you didn’t ask me yet!”
Nima and Jiayang both laughed.
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08
At Lhasa Airport’s departure hall, Zaxi, Zhang Yang, and Meiduo saw them off. Zhang Yang hugged Gesang.
Whispering, “Take care of Annie, or I’ll take her back.”
Meiduo hugged Annie.
Annie whispered, “Zhang Yang is a good person, hold onto that.”
Zaxi waved goodbye with the others as they entered the boarding area.