The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 13 Bizarre Encounters (Part 2)

Cases involving violations of interstellar citizens' portrait privacy, theft of personal information, and physical harm are normally under the jurisdiction of the Interstellar Patrol Bureau, and theoretically, it is unnecessary to deploy military personnel.

However, in recent years, these cases have almost always involved organized crime groups, and investigations have revealed them to be well-established online gambling sites and unregistered black markets. These illegal organizations are involved in more than just illegal entertainment activities; they also have other illicit activities. The military now suspects that someone is orchestrating this entire industry chain with malicious intent, hence the crackdown and pursuit across various regions.

Another reason is the tax issue.

Currency circulation in this interstellar era has become extremely transparent. Because it has largely abandoned traditional stored-value cards and credit cards, and instead uses a unified card system based on citizen identity accounts, each person strictly speaking only has one basic account.

For every citizen's basic account, every income, expenditure, and loan is recorded in the central system, making everyone transparent to the state apparatus. Every related amount is automatically deposited into the national treasury upon entry and exit, after tax calculation; this is an ironclad rule that every interstellar citizen adheres to.

Of course, there are also registered cards that can be used for one-time purposes or for special functions. These can be used for opaque transactions under certain conditions, but the final beneficiary still needs to register, report, and pay taxes.

In short, this interstellar alien world is a world with very strict tax laws.

These behind-the-scenes organizers who profit through the black market bypass the central system, using entertainment as a guise for money laundering and fundraising, disrupting the monetary environment, and evading large sums of taxes, seriously violating interstellar fundamental laws. This is a crime punishable by law, the kind that can lead to imprisonment for life, and is considered a crime endangering society.

However, the inspectors can only investigate the pawns on the chain, such as these hosts who are also half victims, and it is difficult to dig deep to find the root of the culprits.

If the patrol team cannot handle the situation, they will be handed over to the military.

The military took away the controller used in the crime, presumably to crack and track it.

As for the citizen who was fooled, he hasn't committed any major offense yet, so he doesn't need to be convicted. However, he will have to pay back taxes and late fees based on the profits he gained, especially the latter, which is a considerable amount and serves as a lesson.

At this point, the man seemed somewhat wistful: "The late payment fees for tax evasion are not small amounts. I have an uncle who tried it. The initial amount wasn't large, but according to the calculation method, it rolled over and was almost equal to the amount of money he evaded. He also spent more than ten days in the inspection bureau for nothing. So you really can't take shortcuts."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Hui couldn't help but take a deep breath, and even after taking another bite of the pan-fried pancake, it tasted bland.

Although this matter didn't really concern her, since she was new to the area and hadn't even figured out the basics of survival, she hadn't encountered any system or anything that claimed to help her complete tasks.

But through such examples, Jiang Hui deeply felt the interstellar people's execution ability and their rigorous attitude towards all rules.

It's not that she wanted to do anything illegal, which is why she felt uncomfortable about such cases.

Rather, she had never been so clearly aware that she had truly entered a completely new world. In this new world, everything was unknown to her: new sights, new environment, new background, even new world laws. Surviving here would be more difficult than she had imagined.

The conversation between the two people next door was still going on, but this time she couldn't bear to listen to even the most interesting topics anymore.

Seeing that there was still more than half of the food left, and not wanting to waste it, I finished it off quickly even though it was tasteless, and then returned to the ward the way I came.

It was already 12:30 pm in interstellar time, which was lunch break time, so Jiang Hui could not do anything she wanted to do. She simply stayed in the ward to rest.

There was something resembling a television screen embedded in the wall of the ward, but Jiang Hui studied it for a long time without figuring out how to turn it on, and finally had to give up and collapse back down. Oh dear, how am I supposed to live like this? I know nothing, let alone live a normal life, even survival is becoming a problem.

With the hospital currently crowded and noisy, and the things she overheard in the restaurant making Jiang Hui realize how strict the country's oversight is, she was even less likely to ask any more questions lest she give herself away.

So let's just go to sleep. There's no need to ask why we're sleeping; it's probably the same for most living things in the universe—it's simply a matter of "rest."

Jiang Hui fell asleep, filled with worries.

I was woken up by the doorbell; the identification information on the bedside table showed it was already 2 PM. I had fallen asleep again without realizing it, but thankfully I woke up when someone knocked.

The person at the door showed no sign of impatience. When Jiang Hui didn't respond to the first round of knocking, the other party didn't immediately start banging on the door; they stopped right away.

Jiang Hui wondered, "Could it be that they knocked for a long time and then left because they couldn't wait any longer?"
However, she dismissed the question the next moment, as there was a restrained and rhythmic knocking at the door.

Looks like they didn't leave.

Jiang Hui immediately realized what was happening and, using what she had learned from therapist Carlette that morning, pressed a small, inconspicuous button next to the bedside sign, and the door opened.

This time, an Asian young woman entered. She was pretty and had a refined demeanor, which naturally made people feel close to her. She pushed a strangely shaped metal cart into the ward.

"Good afternoon, Ms. Jiang." Her voice was very gentle.

"I am Xu Jia, a Level 1 pharmacist in the surgical pharmacy. I've brought you some mental stabilizers."

"Oh, hello, hello, I'm so sorry to have troubled you to make the special trip to deliver this."

Mr. Carlette had said that someone would deliver some stabilizer in the afternoon. It arrived right on time, just after lunch break, so she could pack her things and go "home" soon? Although… she wasn't sure if that place could truly be called her home.

The other party seemed somewhat surprised upon hearing this, and looked as if she wanted to laugh. She said gently, "It seems that Miss Jiang is also from the Hua Dynasty lineage. Nowadays, very few people use such old-fashioned terms. It's no trouble at all; it's my duty."

Seriously? What did she just say? Does "I'm sorry to bother you" or something like that already count as an outdated phrase?

And "yes," this pharmacist Xu is also of Chinese descent? Jiang Hui couldn't help but observe her closely. Indeed, she had a classical and beautiful appearance, with a gentle and graceful feel unique to the water towns of Jiangnan. She was clearly a typical beauty of Chinese descent.

Seeing that Jiang Hui seemed a little distracted, the other person didn't mind, smiled slightly, and pushed the trolley to the side of the hospital bed.

Hua Chaoyi: Phrases like "I've long admired you," "Please forgive me," "Please advise me," and "Have you eaten?"... are all ancient expressions passed down from our ancestors, rich in national characteristics and with a long-lasting charm. (Proud face)
Other ethnic groups: What about "kiss," "pretty girl," "muah," "I don't know if there's a phrase that should or shouldn't be said"...?

Hua Chaoyi: Of course, it's an ancient language with characteristics of its time. (Proud face)
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