Chapter 6
Changpu's grandmother had prepared special treats that night to celebrate his completion of Schooling - before dinner Changpu got to his knees in front of his grand parents and thanked them for supporting him through year after year financially - even though they had very little, they scrapped and borrowed without complaint and provided for him. Both Grandma and Grandpa looked down at him proudly as he thanked them - this Wu Changpu had turned out well!
I promise I will repay you 100 fold Grandma and Grandpa he promised them on his knees.
His Grandparents only reply was a cookie hitting the side of his head thrown by his Grandpa - who chuckled and said - don't be stupid - you owe us nothing. Followed by his Grandma's voice saying Ayah... don't throw cookies at Changpu - while he's doing his monumental traditional IOU kowtow.
They began arguing with each other whilst sipping tea and Changpu snuck off into his room to figure out how to continue his education with no money.
Changpu finished off his grandpa's cookie sitting on his bed considering how to make some major cash. Then he realised - bah, he doesn't need to figure out anything - he has a Wu Commander Interface - which could definitely create an bank account or WeChat or Alipay account for and give him a huge amount of money or at least a trainee Commander's Stipend.
Changpu organised his thoughts and addressed the system. Wu Commander Interface he spoke out loud, first checking that his grandmother was standing at the door.
Text appeared over his left eye - stating Wu Commander - Wu Changpu.
I need money for education and living allowances and to repay my Grandma and Grandpa, Changpu. Changpu stated to the system. Can you create me a Wepay account, Alipay Account or Bank Account with stipend or adequate funds.
No the system text flashed.
The Wu Command interface was created to Protect the Empire and cannot be used for personal financial gain.
WTF.. replied Changpu - How can I be a Wu Commander with no @#$%!! money. What a load of crap!!
Across the screen flashed the words personal and clan finances of the Wu Commander are the held in trust and distributed by the... Guardian Investment and Trust Bank.... the closest branch is 8888 Financial Street Jing City. Report to Jing Branch with your Medallion and personal identification.
Wtf... the Guardian Investment and Trust Bank - thought Changpu - I have to travel all the way to Jing - and I might have no money in some non-existent account that can be accessed with a frigging 2000 year old medallion... arrgh..
Arrgh... alright - you better not be crapping with me interface said Changpu as he strode out the door of his room to speak to his grandparents. He had 294 yuan which was barely enough to travel to Jing and Back and for some food whilst there.
The next bus is at 6am if I leave at 530 and go to the bus stop by the store I should arrive in Jing by 10 or 11am no problem.
Changpu found his grandparents told them is intention or going to Jing the next day. They paused for a second in some minor argument or conversation about a television drama the both nodded at Changpu and smiled then continued. Your spending tomorrow in Jing - no problem. Jing was only 14 but they trusted him due to his responsible wise nature.