Chapter 6: Onboarding
Not long after, Gu Zheng noticed that the front desk staff were all standing up
Gu Zheng continued to maintain an aloof demeanor, speaking little to avoid making mistakes: "Hmm"
Gu Zheng looked at himself in the full-length mirror, a faint smile curving at the corners of his mouth
Hello, welcome to Gardner & Goldstein Law Firm. May I ask who you are looking for
However, Gu Zheng's score is 0, and he does not know how to obtain it. In any case, he can only give up for the time being and let this lead go cold.
The winter in Los Angeles is still somewhat cold, for instance, today it surprisingly exceeded 10 degrees, and the wind is quite cool
Gu Zhengshun intended to check on the cardinal involved in this case, but the system indicated that this individual was not relevant to the case. The inquiry requires points, with each query costing one point, while five points allow for unlimited updates.
Gu Zheng said softly: "There is no need to be so troublesome, sir"
He only discovered a tenant contract from the original owner, and coincidentally encountered this tenant today, saving himself from not even recognizing his own tenant next time, which could reveal a flaw.
The location of Gardner Goldsmith Law Firm is undoubtedly in downtown Los Angeles. The heavy traffic in this area attests to its prosperity, with subway stations located every few hundred meters, from which white-collar workers emerge to head to their offices.
The receptionist was taken aback for a moment, then lowered her head to contact Mr. Gardner through the phone at www.hetushu.com. She then said to Gu Zheng: "I sincerely apologize, I have contacted Mr. Gardner for you, please hold on."
However, in the next moment, Gu Zheng thought he had clarified the relationship between the two, but a single remark from Christine left him confused again
He turned his head and quickly focused on a middle-aged white man who was being watched by the front desk.
It is undoubtedly true that the original owner had savings, but at least from the current perspective, Gu Zheng does not need to rely on a single penny from the original owner
Not urgent yet
Gu Zheng suppressed the excitement within him while quickly scanning his surroundings, his ears attentive to the subtle sounds coming from the front desk
Ah!
Gu Zheng muttered to himself and casually changed the note to District Attorney Christine, to avoid any awkwardness next time
At the age of twenty-seven, he became the local parish president of the Jesuit order while continuing his teaching duties; at twenty-nine, he was appointed as the auxiliary bishop of the local parish by Cardinal Oliver O'Grady of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, a position he holds to this day
Therefore, it is better to work honestly and earn money
Gardner affectionately patted his shoulder and said, "Don't be so formal, just call me Josie."
Gu Zheng can only achieve this much now, and Harmon is undoubtedly the focal point of his attention. The more credible information and clues must await further revelations from Mo Er.
Unfortunately, last night he turned the original owner's belongings upside down and found six cards... all of which were credit cards
Gu, are you planning to take the job? I thought the case you took yesterday was from your firm. " With a radiant expression, Christine hurried down the stairs from the second floor, sizing up Gu Zheng and revealing a hint of a smile.
Gu Zheng looked completely bewildered. The night before last was when he had just crossed over, and last night...
An ancient saying goes, "Pan, Donkey, and Little Xian." He may not be able to achieve the last item, but at least he meets the standards for two of them
The next day is the day Gu Zheng starts his job
Harmon, due to his simple lifestyle and cheerful personality, is respected and loved by the believers. Despite holding the position of bishop, he has always remained close to the congregation, distancing himself from merely listening to the prayers of the faithful, and is affectionately referred to as Father Harmon by the local residents.
He got up early and took out the golden outfit that Christine mentioned yesterday from the dry cleaning bag
He stood up, extended his hand, and smiled slightly: "Hello"
This person is walking briskly towards us, and upon seeing Gu Zheng, a smile appeared on his face, prompting him to quicken his pace even more.
Gu Zheng was still waiting, but the front desk did not speak up as he had expected. As the man approached closer, Gu Zheng knew he had to take a gamble.
He is just a little bit more handsome than I was in my previous life
Christine brushed her hair aside, quickened her pace, and walked past the stunned Gu Zheng.
He took out his phone and scrolled to a text message from last night at 7:30. However, the contact was noted as "Blonde Elsa," and the content was very brief: "Are you free?"
Once he fails, he will undoubtedly be kicked out. Without any source of income, it won't be long before he goes bankrupt, selling off the house in his possession, and he might even become one of the many homeless individuals in the United States
Dada da
Gu Zheng said淡淡地.
... ...
It now seems that he has missed the first shot since his arrival in this era
Moreover, he also needs to prepare for the original owner's tax returns from last year, unless he wants to be caught by the IRS, which is said to be even more terrifying than the FBI. In any case, Gu Zheng has no intention of provoking them
By the way, the signature on the appointment letter from Gardner Law Firm, Josie Gardner!
Having found the original owner's credit card, Gu Zheng has also become somewhat "inflated"; not only did he take a taxi directly to Gardner & Goldstein Law Firm, but he also gave a five-dollar tip to the driver.
A sound of footsteps came from behind, causing Gu Zheng to pause his steps
After graduation, I was employed at the University of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Los Angeles, teaching literature and psychology
I thought you had a reason for standing me up for two nights in a row, but it seems I was mistaken
Gu Zheng took the elevator to the 16th floor. According to the information in his hand, the 15th to 18th floors are all occupied by Gardner & Goldstein Law Firm. In such a location and of this scale, the rent will definitely not be less each year
However, he is now targeting individuals who have advanced from basic clergy, such as priests, to mid-level clergy, such as auxiliary bishops, which has increased the difficulty by more than double, thereby intensifying the pressure on Gu Zheng.
In reality, he was experiencing a tumult within: "So this Prosecutor Christine is actually my tenant; no wonder she spoke so highly of him yesterday"
Forget it, I should first familiarize myself with this world. I went there last night, and one careless word might reveal everything, so it is said that fortune and misfortune are intertwined
Gu Zheng looked up and smiled, saying, "Alright, Mr. Gardner"
Upon flipping through the contacts, there appeared a series of similar notes such as "Blonde Belle," "Blonde McDonald's Girl," "Blonde Big-Breasted Girl," and "Blonde Snow White." At a glance, these notes are clearly inappropriate, so I simply chose to disregard them.
Harmon Han and Tu Shusen, born into a Catholic family in the suburbs of Los Angeles, graduated from St. Joseph's University in New York, majoring in philosophy
I am here to start my employment
The secret that has been hidden for many years has been discovered; such statements in a game are bound to be highlighted in red. It is evident that Mohr should be one of the discoverers of this secret, which is why he has attracted Hammond's accusations
Gu Zheng felt a pang of pain as he touched the suit, which was worth 100,000 US dollars; even the sensation of touching it felt like handling beautiful cash
Restoring his vision marked a new beginning, and Gu Zheng had little inclination to complain. After tidying up, he simply went out.
Gardner let out a hearty laugh: "Gu, didn't we agree that you would call me in advance? I was supposed to come down to pick you up, wasn't I?"
Recently, the secret he had hidden for many years was discovered, and he is in a state of mental contradiction and extremism. It is rumored that he had a major argument with Cardinal Oliver
If this piece of clothing could be liquidated, he would do so right now, thus avoiding the anxiety of starting a new job. Wouldn't it be delightful to just receive a systematic task every month
He knew that the greatest trial was about to begin, having deceived nearly a hundred people in this firm into believing that he was a genuine Harvard golden boy, and that he had trained for two years at one of the top law firms in the United States, qualifying him as a potential candidate for partnership in this firm