Seizing Power

"Is it you guys? Have you joined forces with the Guan family?" Qian Tong questioned with a penetrating gaze.

Gu Lin immediately asserted his innocence, saying, "Don't make baseless accusations! Don't act like a dog for too long; you might forget how to be human. Slander can land you in jail."

Gu Qing intervened, advising, "Qian Tong, there's no benefit in following Gu Chen. Don't you know why Gu Chen calls all his assistants Qian Tong?"

Seeing Qian Tong's puzzled expression, Gu Qing seemed to pity him, shaking his head as he explained, "Back then, Gu Chen was betrayed by his first assistant named Qian Tong. Both his legs were broken. Since then, all his assistants have been called Qian Tong. Do you know where those previous assistants went?"

Qian Tong's face was filled with confusion.