The rope-drawn wooden handcart had borne too much cargo, and on the way to shore, it often rubbed against the ground, wearing down a layer from the thick wooden bottom.
On the rewarding path, Chen Zhou had to stop every dozen meters to clear obstacles such as stones and sticks, and check the packaging boxes secured to the wood by the rope, fearing that the painting on top would be scratched or the statue inside would topple over—any defects in the second-hand goods would severely devalue them.
Fortunately, the beach was smooth, making it suitable for the cart to move steadily.
The total distance from the landing spot to the camp was about four to five hundred meters; beyond the beach, the speed significantly slowed.
After moving into the camp, to properly store the large wooden boxes, Chen Zhou cleared a shed meant for small furniture pieces.
After finishing these tasks, more than three hours had passed, and there was no immediate need to watch over the statues.
