“This person’s surname is indeed Chen, and his real name is Chen Qiang. Although he shares the same surname as Chen Xu, he has no relation to Chen Xu whatsoever.” After saying this, Gu Tao’s expression changed, and he changed his words again: “It can’t be said that there is absolutely no relation; there is still a little bit of a relation.”
As he spoke, he gestured a slight distance with his hand.
Jiang Li remained silent, waiting for Gu Tao to continue.
"Back then, Chen Xu was so busy with work that he needed to recruit a junior assistant. Although our association has high requirements for its members, the requirements for assistants are not so high. Chen Qiang was the one who became Chen Xu's assistant. When he was busy, he would handle all sorts of trivial matters. When he had free time, Chen Xu would also have him learn to draw talismans. Whether he had talent or not was not important. You would only know after you drew them, right? Even if he couldn't learn them, it would be a way to cultivate his character."
“You’re right,” Jiang Li agreed.
"He served as this assistant for ten years, and he was quite valued by Lao Chen," Gu Tao couldn't help but sigh. "Later, for some reason, he resigned."
Because this wasn't his assistant, and his office wasn't close to Chen Xu's, he had even less contact with Chen Qiang.
It's already quite good that you can even remember this person.
After all, there's a huge difference between an assistant and a member of the Metaphysics Association.
He knows every member of the Metaphysics Association.
Even if you can't remember their name, you can still tell what level or ability they have.
But further down the line, those people's assistants were definitely not within his scope of attention.
"After he resigned, I never saw him again, and Old Chen never heard from him again either." Gu Tao said, then couldn't help but show an angry expression. "It seems that all these years, he's just been relying on his rudimentary knowledge to swindle people using Chen Xu's name!"
Jiang Li: "..."
For a moment, I didn't know what to say.
If that's really the case, then the Metaphysics Association is quite unlucky to have such a troublesome person ruining their reputation.
"No way!" Gu Tao grew angrier the more he thought about it. He slammed his hand on the table. "We must deal with this seriously. We absolutely cannot tolerate people who use the name of the Metaphysics Association to swindle and deceive others!"
If the other party is capable and did not impersonate someone else, then whatever they do is none of their business.
But they're doing things under their name...
That's unacceptable!
then……
Gu Tao picked up his phone again, and instead of typing, sent a long voice message.
The gist of the matter is to have someone thoroughly investigate Chen Qiang, to see what unethical things he's done in the past, how many people he's swindled and how much money he's made under the guise of the Metaphysics Association...
If the situation is serious...
They will certainly be severely punished without exception.
Moreover, his act of profiting by using Chen Xu's name can be considered fraud.
They received a message from Gu Tao indicating that they would take immediate action.
Those who smear the metaphysics association should be immediately listed as key targets for investigation.
“Young friend Jiang, I’ve explained the whole story to you. Our Metaphysics Association isn’t for people like you. Don’t use Chen Qiang as an example; he’s not one of them!” Gu Tao looked anxiously at Jiang Li. “Just join our association. Once you join, you’ll have many privileges.”
"For example?" Jiang Li seemed to finally become interested. "Is it possible to not take the university exams?"
Gu Tao was speechless. "This..."
That's a bit difficult for them.
“It seems that’s not an option. In that case, why should I join?” Jiang Li’s tone became more resolute. “Mr. Gu, you shouldn’t waste your time on me. You should invite other people who want to join.”
"Members of the Metaphysics Association have special convenience when going out." Gu Tao wanted to try again, "They don't need to buy tickets to travel; they can just swipe their work IDs."
“I have money, I don’t need that little bit of money for the ticket,” Jiang Li said slowly.
“But this way you don’t have to wait. You can choose the nearest train, and even if there are no tickets left, you can just swipe your work ID and someone will arrange it for you.” Gu Tao blinked at Jiang Li. “Aren’t you really not tempted at all?”
Jiang Li, who doesn't usually travel far from home: "..."
Although it sounds great.
But in reality, she doesn't seem to need it much.
but……
Jiang Li still asked, "Having this status grants special treatment, but if I travel with others, will I receive this treatment alone, or will everyone traveling with me receive it?"
This question must be answered clearly.
If she goes out with others and is in a hurry, she can use the special passage by herself, but what about her companions?
Should we just leave it aside?
If that's the case...
Jiang Li felt that this really didn't seem to be very useful.
"We also have regulations on this. Three people or less can be arranged," Gu Tao told Jiang Li. "Any more than that won't work, since the available space is limited. If we can't buy tickets, we can't free up more seats."
“That makes sense.” Jiang Li nodded to indicate that she understood.
“Then you…” Gu Tao continued to look at Jiang Li.
Jiang Li looked quite helpless. "How about this, I won't join your metaphysics association, but I can become an unofficial member. If there are any problems that you can't solve and you need my help, I will step in. But otherwise, I will still be a free person."
Gu Tao hesitated for a moment when he heard Jiang Li's words.
"this……"
"If it's not possible, then forget it."
"Okay!" Gu Tao gritted his teeth and agreed. "However, I still need to ask my superiors about this. It's a process that will take some time."
"I'm not in a hurry." Jiang Li waved her hand. "It would be good if they could agree, but it doesn't matter if they can't."
Anyway, she didn't necessarily want to get involved with the metaphysics association.
Gu Tao: "..."
Then he must get things done even better.
“Then we…” Gu Tao ignored Jiang Li’s words and continued, “Shall we add each other on WeChat first? If anything comes up later, we can contact each other via WeChat. It will be more convenient to communicate and exchange messages that way.”
Jiang Li did not refuse and added Gu Tao on WeChat.
However, she didn't expect that Gu Tao, who was also in his sixties or seventies, was so proficient with WeChat.
It's pretty good.
Before the two parted, Jiang Li planned to treat Gu Tao to something to eat.
Gu Tao refused, saying, "Let's put this meal on hold for now. You can treat me to a meal after you get your work permit. I definitely won't refuse then, and I'll definitely treat you to a big meal."
"Then I'll wait." Jiang Li smiled.
"I'm leaving now, you can go back."
"good."
After parting ways with Gu Tao, Jiang Li strolled around the area.
After buying some things she needed, Jiang Li returned home.
As soon as she opened the door, Jiang Li was stunned to see something that shouldn't have been there.
she is……
Did you go to the wrong door?
Thinking this, Jiang Li took a few steps back and looked at the house number again.
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