Chapter 331: Free Lectures and Expert Free Clinics—Check Them Out! (Begging for...)

As the saying goes:

Xiang Tuo was once a teacher to Confucius, yet Chancellor Jing mocked Zizhan.

Humility is the finest virtue for a person, for knowledge is vast and knows no end.

Zhou Yi has always felt that electronic products, such as smartphones, should make people's lives more convenient, but now, an increasing number of rogue applications have caused this "convenience" to lose its flavor.

Just take a look online, and you will find a pile of complaints, such as this software being impossible to close or uninstall, or that software having frequent pop-up windows.

The key is that even if you turn off all the permissions for the other party, they still pop up regardless.

And just a moment ago, Zhou Yi had already used an online tutorial to uninstall the Slow Application from his phone and turned off all sorts of notifications.

Looking at the time, it only took a few minutes, it seems; how rogue could this software that people are complaining about online be? It doesn't feel that difficult, since it was something that could be uninstalled in just these few minutes.

After thinking about it, Zhou Yi posted a comment under a post complaining about the rogue Slow Application using his alt account, "Zhou Xuan Ye."

"I don't think this Slow Application is as rogue as you all say. I followed those tutorials on the video website and uninstalled it successfully in a few minutes. I didn't see anything rogue about it."

After posting, Zhou Yi casually set his phone aside; although he is a person who takes things seriously, for a matter like this, he felt there was no need to be serious.

It was just a matter of moving one's hands; it was indeed relatively inconvenient, but it hadn't reached the point where it truly needed to be taken seriously.

Just like this, if he were to file a Lawsuit, it would be another matter entirely whether the Court would accept it or not.

Better to think about what to eat later; since moving, there is no pig's trotter rice at the entrance, and it feels like the joy of eating has diminished quite a bit.

Must hurry and find a new base.

Time passed very quickly, and today was another beautiful day, especially seeing the news in the evening that it was said the Public Security Bureau in a certain place had once again captured a batch of people who were spreading rumors and stirring up trouble online, which made Zhou Yi's mood even better.

Regarding the matter of Wang Wucheng's divorce last time, if you were to say there were no people stirring up trouble online, then not even a ghost would believe it.

It was clearly an individual case, and clearly everything had regulations, but they just jumped out to charge forward, demanding explanations, demanding answers, and demanding the truth.

What is it that they are actually after—the truth, or the "truth" that they want?

Anyway, if you don't give us the truth we want, then it's not the truth, right? After Schrödinger's Monitoring and Schrödinger's Manager, now it's Schrödinger's Truth, is it?

Come to think of it, these people are truly thick-skinned; last time, after so many Internet Water Army were arrested, the Cyberspace Administration of China and other departments had already taken the lead in starting a special campaign to rectify the Internet Water Army.

As a result, not long after this campaign ended, you all jumped out; this is slapping them in the face!

After appreciating the video released by the person selling green rice balls over in Han Guang Province and watching the way those guys were caught, Zhou Mouren was even more satisfied; in the future, publicity work should be done like this. Zhou Yi truly never tires of seeing the faces of this bunch of guys looking like they've lost their parents!

He planned to return to the Yuefu Residential Quarter; it is said that someone there has started to take the lead, preparing to hold an owners' meeting and then establish an Owners' Committee.

Such an action naturally could not bypass him, Zhou Yi.

Regarding the Owners' Committee, Zhou Yi actually supports it, and he also believes that there really should be such a thing; after all, you cannot expect every leader of a Property Management Company to be like Manager He.

However, after fighting with the Property Management Company for so long, Zhou Yi has also slowly thought about many things, such as the situation of the Owners' Committee institution itself—why are there many Small Residential Districts that clearly have an Owners' Committee, yet are still a complete mess?

Zhou Yi once discussed this question with Lawyer Fang, and Lawyer Fang's answer was that the Owners' Committee is very special; it has no salary and no personnel structure, yet it has to study the law and engage in a battle of wits and courage with the Property Management, Community Office, street neighborhood committees, developers, and even the owners themselves.

Therefore, many Owners' Committees die halfway along the road.

He has moved now and will not participate too much, but he wants to see how Yuefu Residential Quarter will handle this; it would be best if someone with management experience, ability, and also money and leisure could lead the Owners' Committee.

As for him, Zhou Mouren himself, that's better left alone; his personal personality leans towards being lazy, and the Company is actually managed by the General Manager, so he doesn't need to target any specific person or matter.

Returning home all the way, the house was still the same, and immediately Zhou Yi went upstairs to look for Liu Nainai; to understand the situation in the Small Residential District, looking for Liu Nainai is never wrong.

Going up to the seventeenth floor and knocking on the door, Liu Nainai opened the door very quickly and was very happy to see Zhou Yi.

"Little Zhou is back? Didn't you move away?"

Hearing this, Zhou Yi smiled and said, "Isn't it because our Small Residential District is going to set up an Owners' Committee? I came back to take a look."

"Come, come, come inside and sit, come inside and sit!"

Entering Liu Nainai's home, Zhou Yi took a glance and saw that the living room in Liu Nainai's home was piled with quite a few boxes labeled as health supplements; there were truly a lot.

And that salesperson from Tiancheng Company, Wang Rui, was also there at this moment, and greeted him after seeing Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi nodded in acknowledgment, but his brows could not help but furrow; although he had never bought health supplements, he knew that these things would definitely not be cheap.

Both Liu Nainai and her husband have high retirement pensions, and coupled with the money their son sends back from abroad from time to time, and the fact that the old couple are both frugal, they actually have quite a bit of retirement money on hand.

But this is buying too much, isn't it? Even if they are health supplements, it's impossible to eat them as meals.

Originally, Zhou Yi felt that this Wang Rui was selling health supplements and often came to keep Liu Nainai company, which was nothing; spending a little money to buy some happiness.

But you can't just target one person to fleece, can you? Good heavens, taking a look into the bedroom, there was quite a pile stacked up!

However, he didn't say anything for the time being, just exchanging pleasantries with Liu Nainai and chatting about the Owners' Committee.

Perhaps this Wang Rui was indeed in a hurry; not long after Zhou Yi started chatting, she began talking to Liu Nainai about a certain health supplement again.

"Really, Liu Nainai, this is our new product, made using dozens of precious medicinal herbs, and it is rich in various vitamins needed by the elderly. If you eat it, living to be a hundred years old will be no problem." Wang Rui smiled there.

Liu Nainai looked back, and this time Zhou Yi noticed that a bit of embarrassment appeared on the old lady's face.

"That, Little Wang, I haven't finished eating the ones I bought before," Liu Nainai hesitated, but still spoke up.

Wang Rui chuckled and said, "Liu Nainai, I've known you for such a long time; look at when I have ever told a lie? This one is different from all the previous ones; whether it's the effect or anything else, it's much better than all the previous ones."

"You, if you eat this, any high blood pressure or high blood sugar can be lowered, and it can also regulate the body's acid-base balance. Furthermore, our product is all naturally extracted, without any artificial synthesis; the effect is first-class!"

Wang Rui introduced it incessantly, and from time to time, she would also say a word to Zhou Yi.

"Mr. Zhou, you could actually buy a set for the elderly in your family to take back. Really, the effect is especially good; it prevents diseases, especially the chronic diseases common among the elderly, all of which can be cured."

Liu Nainai hesitated for a long time and finally spoke up: "Then, then what is the price of this?"

"Liu Nainai, to tell you the truth, this is the Company's latest product, and the raw materials are all the best. If a set were to follow the Company's price, it would be about five thousand eight hundred, but because of my relationship with you, I can give you the internal price, which is four thousand per set."

"I suggest you buy two sets at once, because if you buy two sets, you will be given some extra things as a gift. This is also the biggest discount. What do you think? I'll place the order for you right now."

Good heavens, Zhou Yi was so scared he almost bit his own tongue; he had heard before that the prices of health supplements were a bit frightening, but only after this contact did he discover that it was even more frightening than the legends.

Over five thousand a set; even with a discount, two sets would be eight thousand yuan. This speed of making money is faster than robbing people!

"And our product also has anti-cancer effects, Liu Nainai; I really suggest you get two sets!"

Hearing this, Liu Nainai finally stopped hesitating and immediately prepared to pay.

Zhou Yi, however, was a bit stunned; he didn't know much about health supplements, but thinking with the mind of a normal person, anti-cancer, just by relying on these things of yours?

What kind of international joke is this? If you could just eat your product and be fine after getting cancer, then damn it, it would have become a medical miracle long ago!

So many wealthy people get cancer and can only wait to die in the end. In any case, Zhou Yi feels that if someone keeps saying they can fight cancer, then without even looking, eleven out of ten are just conning people.

"That Miss Wang, I am also very interested in your product. Could you give me a proper introduction, and can you also introduce those previous products?"

Wang Rui looked at Liu Nainai. She actually still wanted the other party to pay first, but... after all, she couldn't appear too anxious.

So she could only say: "Sure, Mr. Zhou, I will give you a proper introduction right now. Our product is..."

"No, no, Miss Wang, I heard you just say that this product can lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, regulate the body's pH balance, prevent diseases, and even fight cancer. Isn't this list of functions a bit too extensive?"

Wang Rui smiled upon hearing this: "Mr. Zhou, our Company's products are all legitimate health supplements. And, as you know, these health supplements target specific groups of people. Some people might have great results after taking them, while for others the effects might not be as obvious, since they contain traditional Chinese medicine ingredients after all."

Hearing this, Zhou Yi couldn't help but want to applaud. If you take it and it has no effect, then you aren't the specific group of people.

As for who the specific group of people is, well, that's unknown.

Wang Rui continued: "Also, Mr. Zhou, we have regular expert free clinics and seminars. Liu Nainai knows about this; she has participated many times before."

"And our Company also holds regular free trips. Mr. Zhou, your parents can participate whenever they want. Liu Nainai has even been on one."

"Oh, let's go back to the product. In short, Mr. Zhou, there is no need to worry. Our Company is a legitimate health supplement company. I can give you the address; you are welcome to visit the Company at any time."

After saying a whole lot, Zhou Yi just nodded without speaking. Finally, Wang Rui turned back to Liu Nainai and urged her to pay.

Zhou Yi did not stop her, because there was no need to. At this moment, it was obvious that Liu Nainai had been persuaded and was tempted again. Fighting cancer—such a good medicine, selling it for a little over five thousand is not excessive at all.

What's more, they even have a "buy two get one free" offer.

After paying, Wang Rui put down those products and left. It happened to be two sets plus a few extra items, which made one wonder if she came specifically because she knew she would sell this much.

After Wang Rui left, Zhou Yi hesitated for a moment before saying: "Liu Nainai, I've known you for so long, you can listen to what I have to say, right?"

Liu Nainai smiled upon hearing this: "Little Zhou, say whatever you want to say. Although I am old, I still know who is good to me."

Knowing... Zhou Yi shook his head and pointed at the pile of health supplements nearby: "Liu Nainai, then I have to say something. You've bought quite a lot of these things. How could you buy so many?"

Liu Nainai looked at the pile of health supplements and then said: "Hi, this was from the last free trip from their company. They invited experts to give us free clinics and said I had many illnesses. The original price was over forty thousand for these health supplements, but they were having a promotion at the time and sold them to us for ten thousand, so I bought them back."

"And these others, the company held seminars, or that Xiao Wang came to push them on me..."

"Oh my Liu Nainai, think about it carefully. Even if the effect is heaven-defying, these health supplements have an expiration date. Do you think you can finish eating all these in a short time? Wouldn't it be a waste if they expire!"

This was the tactic Zhou Yi learned from Lawyer Fang.

Lawyer tactic number one: You must say the right things to the right people.

With the elderly, especially thrifty people like Liu Nainai, don't talk about anything else; just talk about waste, and she will definitely take it seriously.

Sure enough, after Zhou Yi finished speaking, Liu Nainai suddenly realized this problem.

"Liu Nainai, that Wang Rui has known about these things from the beginning, right? But did she ever remind you when she was selling you things? Logically speaking, she has sold you quite a lot of things, enough to last for a few years, so why does she keep selling them to you?"

Lawyer tactic number two: Speaking must be progressive.

Liu Nainai trusts Wang Rui, so it is necessary to guide her step by step, preferably letting her think for herself.

In any case, Zhou Yi feels that if Lawyer Fang didn't work as a Lawyer, he would definitely be a top-tier scammer.

Sure enough, Liu Nainai thought of this problem and began to ponder.

"Alright, Liu Nainai, I won't say any more unnecessary words. Think about it carefully."

Lawyer tactic number three: Know when to stop; don't pursue relentlessly.

Especially when you want to make someone lower their favorability toward another person, you cannot be in a hurry.

After saying goodbye to Liu Nainai, Zhou Yi returned home. After thinking about it, he dialed Lawyer Fang's number. He felt he needed to understand these health supplements properly.

Still the old rule: the phone rings a few times, the other party picks up, no need to speak, and they hang up directly.

When it reached four in the afternoon at the Old Place Cafe, Zhou Yi saw Lawyer Fang and Zhou Xinran push the door and enter.

It was just that Zhou Cainiao was clearly not very happy, and it was unknown if it was because the last lawsuit was snatched away by Lawyer Fang.

Of course, Zhou Yi did not know that the comment he posted earlier already had a long string of replies.

"Completely uninstall? The original poster should wait a while and see."

"+1, if it could be uninstalled so easily, it wouldn't be called rogue software."

Today, updates have finally returned to normal. I wrote a part last night and finished writing it while slacking off at work today.

Routine request for recommendation votes and monthly votes on Monday.

Thanks to Guoguo10086, another novice brother, Bu Yibu, Wenchidage, Wfei, Moniwudi, hermit224, and Feimaowuyu. Thanks to the brothers for the tips, thank you.

(End of chapter)