Chinese Zodiac Page #7

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Jonathan lied about the Dragon-head.

Can't blame him entirely.

We had the Dragon-head all along.

I just forgot about it.

Never mind. In our line of business,

we're used to conning each other

Where is the Roses?

We wouldn't have brought it

if it's a fake.

I still have to examine it.

It cannot leave our sight.

Sure.

We are ready to begin.

Just go ahead.

Check this out for me.

I can't clone one so quickly.

Verify this.

Wait here.

Mind if we look around?

Be my guest.

An authentication centre underneath a vineyard?

A hub for counterfeiting, actually.

Billions of dollars of turnover each year.

Everything is under their control.

Wasn't that stolen

from an European museum earlier?

Almost an exact replica!

Artistes here are all masters

in their own right.

But they won't be famous in their lifetime.

Keep an eye on upstairs.

What are they doing?

Sandblasting a porcelain vase,

which will then be treated chemically,

and ends up like an age-old antique.

Layers of Chinese Xuan paper can be separated.

This is an original.

Peel it apart and you'll get two originals!

You can make 5 or 6 copies out of it!

But each copy would be too thin.

What about that?

That's silk, which cannot be peeled off.

So they slice it up into 8 parts for sale.

How imaginative!

Fragments of excavated relics,

can be perfectly restored,

by forging with a replica.

So it's partly real partly fake.

When it is exposed to X-ray,

a brand new vase can become 1,000-year-old.

They are so resourceful!

Is there anything real on the market?

Pity the rich and famous!

This way.

JC:

Who's that?

Probably one of Vulture's men.

What is this?

This one

A special furnace to emulate carbon emissions.

Designed to fool antique experts.

Its technology hasn't yet been perfected.

Fuel and catalyst can only be added manually.

I can't believe they dare to go this far.

It looks crude. Is it dangerous?

Deception is always risky.

Nice to see you, JC!

Did you lose your tongue?

I don't want to see you.

Oh! Come on, man.

Who's this guy?

This is JC.

A big name in the business.

Reputations can be deceiving.

Competitor?

We're not the same.

We'd never do what he does.

What?

Don't be so cocksure, alright?

Whatever you do, I can do better.

Vulture, you stole a Buddha

from a Southeast Asian temple.

That's right.

They thought it was the work of a neighbor.

It sparked a border war,

killing thousands of people.

People die.

That's their business.

You're the scumbag of our business.

You know the last person who called me that

is no longer breathing.

Uh yeah?

S-C-U-M-B-A-G!

Scumbag.

I can kick your ass

without leaving this couch.

Show me.

You lose!

Still Touching.

Touching.

Stop!

You can go now.

Have a good vacation.

Good night!

What are you guys doing?

Just checking the furniture.

Cheap imitation.

Hey boys, take it outside. Not here.

Okay?

It's the real thing. Be careful with it.

Wow, The Roses!

- Your eleven o'clock.

-Leave them here when you're done.

We'll clear them later.

You'll be paid tomorrow, as usual.

Your price is too high. Let's wait for Dad.

I can give you a discount.

But I want three people.

What?

Those you locked up upstairs.

I don't understand.

Let me show you.

That confirms my suspicion.

Prove it if you can.

I will.

Stop him!

I said stop!

Don't move!

Don't let him get away

Stop!

Stop him!

There he is, let's go! He's down there!

Open the door! Hurry!

JC, what have you proved?

Stop him! Don't let him get away!

I've been looking for a punchbag all day.

You've just hit the jack-pot.

Vulture, do something.

No, it's girl-on-girl time.

Oh. yeah!

Show me what you've got!

He's over there! Get him!

Is he still going?

Vulture, take him out!

That's not a real fight, man!

Only pretty little sissy

with no balls fight that way.

Now, that is a fair game.

Oh! So ugly!

What are you waiting for?

Get him!

It's gonna blow!

Get out of there, it's gonna blow!

Run! Quick!

Wu, are you okay?

Martin!

Katie!

You alright?

I'm okay

Michael!

Dad!

Bonnie!

Here, I'm fine.

Lawrence.

JC, finally we meet.

Daddy!

JC did it!

Shut up!

You idiot, I'd kill you!

What did I teach you?

We don't kidnap people! We make fake things!

Boss, I think we need to leave ASAP.

Is that real?

It is real.

You had it tested?

Yes, I have tested it.

JC, I wish we could've met

under different circumstances.

I wish you'd make real things.

Well, you certainly took care of that.

And for your trouble,

I'm going to keep this free-of-charge.

Now, I certainly hope you'll escort

these nice, young people home, safely,

and that you and I

can resume our relationship.

Is that a deal?

Deal.

Get 'em out of here.

Oh. Sorry about the dragon.

I guess it just disappeared. No extra zero.

Enjoy your Roses.

Dad, you're letting them off too easy.

Interpol's onto this place.

We have to destroy it anyway.

He just saved us the trouble.

Salvage anything that's worth anything,

then get the hell outta here.

Make sure Frankie takes the blame.

Okay, Dad.

I have a job for you!

Yes, sir!

The antique market has tanked

because of these whiny hippies

and their protests.

I want to teach the world a lesson,

starting with the Dragon-head.

How?

Time for the dragon to fly.

Vulture!

What a pity!

Auction houses have come under pressure

after protests broke out around the world

calling for the return of national treasures.

MP announced that

if the sale of the Dragon-head

is affected by the protests,

they will be forced to act.

Let's begin our private auction!

For the precious Dragon-head,

Thank you so much!

Great news!

Chinese businesses worldwide donated $50M!

So what? The government won't accept

anything that is acquired from an auction.

Tell them we will buy it first

and keep it in trust for them.

No, whoever buys it will become public enemy.

The second and last time

it will be up for auction,

with no starting price.

Do I have any opening bid?

With the international press waiting for answer,

MP has threatened to dump the head into a volcano

if no bids are received before noon today.

You can see the volcano behind me.

The Dragon-head might be consumed by it.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Our mid-day deadline is fast approaching.

I've yet to receive an opening bid.

If the auction is aborted again,

MP will dump the Dragon-head

into the live volcano in front of us.

At this stage,

I haven't received any opening bid.

Fair warning.

Fair warning.

Last chance.

This item is unsold.

Boss! The Dragon head's been

taken off the auction block.

Dump it!

Alright! Guys! Let's do this!

It's really happening.

They've started their mission.

Looking at the three skydivers,

we can clearly see

one of them is holding the Dragon-head.

They're dumping it!

For the whole process,

MP Corporation has named this mission.

Let the Dragon Fly!

What is this? A 4th diver has appeared

Check over there!

Wake up!

Wake up!

Save her!

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