It was a busy morning.
At noon, other than a few apprentice beast appraisers on duty in the emergency hall, everyone else went to the main hall for a simple ceremony.
The inauguration ceremony of the new chief.
Had it been Wang Ji doing this in the past, it would have been a tedious and extravagant affair. However, Tan Lin clearly didn't like extravagance and insisted on simplicity.
However, she still had to maintain a serious attitude.
Currently, almost all apprentice beast appraisers were present in the main hall. There were more than a hundred of them and the three elders were present as well.
Naturally, the two official beast appraisers, Lin Jin and Gao Jiang, had to be present as well.
Not long after they arrived, Tan Lin arrived.
She was still dressed in the same purple dress, looking cold and aloof like an icy beauty, high and mighty.
Most people in the association were happy to see the new chief being an icy beauty. Firstly, it was because of the new chief's good looks. Secondly, it was because of Wang Ji's era. Only people like Zhang He who knew how to curry favor with others could rise to the top. On the other hand, those who were down-to-earth in carrying out their tasks had no way of getting promoted.
Now that the new chief was here, he should be able to change this unhealthy atmosphere.
A few apprentice beast appraisers weren't present.
These people were deeply involved in Wang Ji's affairs and they even had mutual benefits. Moreover, Wang Ji's reputation wasn't clean. His sudden dismissal had exposed some of the ridiculous things he had done.
Of course, only Tan Lin and Elder Du knew about this. No one else knew.
In other words, Wang Ji was done for. Forget making a comeback, he wouldn't even be able to keep his beast appraiser qualification.
Although Tan Lin was young, she had an imposing aura. Her simple opening and self-introduction were so experienced that the crowd couldn't get used to it.
"In short, from today onwards, I will work with everyone to strengthen our Maple City's Beast Appraisal Association. We will share both glory and disgrace."
This was the conclusion.
Compared to Wang Ji, the new chief was much more experienced. In the past, Wang Ji would take at least an hour to tame a beast.
"Also, there's something else today!" Tan Lin suddenly changed the topic and looked at Lin Jin who was standing in the first row.
"Our association's Appraiser Lin Jin has passed headquarters' Rank 2 beast appraiser examination. From today onwards, his rank will be raised. Appraiser Lin Jin, please come up to the stage."
After Tan Lin said that, everyone turned to Lin Jin.
No one had expected such a scene. All of them wore looks of surprise, envy, and flattery.
Forget them, even Lin Jin didn't expect this.
Tan Lin had never mentioned this before, but now was not the time to ask about it. He took a few steps forward and walked to Tan Lin's side.
Someone brought a pair of satin sleeves.
The sleeves were newly made, and there were two beast pattern rings clearly embroidered on it.
"Appraiser Lin, headquarters has passed the final review. This two-ringed beast patterned sleeve was just delivered to us this morning. Since this is the perfect opportunity to give it to you, we can also use this as an opportunity to motivate everyone," Tan Lin said flawlessly.
However, Lin Jin could tell that she was giving Lin Jin a chance to make a name for himself so that she could make up for her misunderstanding of him.
Having said that, Tan Lin personally helped Lin Jin put on the Rank 2 beast appraiser's sleeve.
Immediately, all sorts of congratulatory voices rang out from below.
"Congratulations, Appraiser Lin!"
"Appraiser Lin's reputation is well-deserved!"
Among the crowd, Dong He looked miserable as if he had just swallowed a fly. On the other side, Jia Qian was expressionless. But upon closer inspection, one could see a hint of helplessness and envy in the depths of her eyes.
Many Rank 1 beast appraisers found it difficult to achieve Rank 2 in their entire lives.
Sometimes, it was due to a lack of opportunities, but most of the time, it was due to a lack of ability. The Rank 2 beast appraiser's examination was no joke.
Jia Qian now had a lot of people pointing fingers at her behind her back. After Wang Ji's downfall, there were many rumors that she and Wang Ji had an affair, and the rumors were all very convincing.
Jia Qian didn't refute them.
There was no way she could refute them.
The hardest thing in this world was to change one person's opinion, but what was even harder was to change the opinion of a group of people.
Jia Qian knew that she couldn't do it.
She couldn't even pass the Rank 1 beast appraiser's examination.
But someone could.
In a short period of time, someone managed to turn the tables and change the opinions of a group of people.
Jia Qian snuck a glance at Lin Jin, recalling her memories from school. She wanted to find out what was so special about Lin Jin, why he could do it and she couldn't.
Tan Lin was a swift and decisive person. She announced her appointment, announced Lin Jin's promotion to Rank 2, and that was it.
He didn't waste any time, which undoubtedly won the favor of many people.
Some of the more sophisticated ones could tell that this was Tan Lin's doing. Admittedly, despite her young age, she must be quite capable for headquarters to appoint her as Maple City's chief.
"Appraiser Lin, Appraiser Gao, please come to my consultation hall for a moment," Tan Lin said before she left.
Lin Jin stopped in his tracks. Gao Jiang had already caught up to Tan Lin, acting respectful.
Inside the consultation hall.
Tan Lin sat down on a chair and gestured for Lin Jin and Gao Jiang to sit down as well.
Lin Jin was casual while Gao Jiang was reserved.
However, who knew if he was being reserved for real or if he was faking it.
"Both of you are official beast appraisers of the association, our pillars of support. I'll be needing your help in the future," Tan Lin said straightforwardly.
She had a rough understanding of the association's situation. She might not know everything, but she definitely knew something about it.
She knew about Lin Jin's situation and Gao Jiang's background as well.
In the past, these two didn't get along mainly because Gao Jiang had been suppressing Lin Jin. But now that Lin Jin had risen to prominence, she was afraid that they would fight amongst themselves. This was something Tan Lin, as the new chief, didn't want to see. She had called them here to 'mediate'.
Lin Jin and Gao Jiang weren't dumb. They understood Tan Lin's intention.
Lin Jin didn't mind. He didn't think he had any grudges with Gao Jiang. Although Gao Jiang was feeling guilty, he had made it clear that he would support Tan Lin.
As long as he had a good attitude.
After leaving Tan Lin's consultation hall, Gao Jiang glanced at Lin Jin before turning to leave.
Clearly, he was still unconvinced by Lin Jin. Gao Jiang even felt that it was a form of humiliation. However, Lin Jin was too powerful for him to go against.
He could only ignore him.
After returning home, Gao Jiang grew angrier the more he thought about it. Tan Lin was young but she had a powerful father whom he couldn't afford to offend. But what did Lin Jin have?
What right did he have to suppress Gao Jiang?
In terms of family background, Lin Jin wasn't even worth mentioning. In terms of experience, Gao Jiang had been an official beast appraiser for a longer period of time. But now, Lin Jin's status in the association had surpassed his. Gao Jiang could imagine how frustrated he was when he heard the others talking about him.
'Rank 2 beast appraiser. I'll pass the exam sooner or later. '
Just then, one of his apprentices informed him that someone was looking for him outside.
Gao Jiang's eyes lit up when he saw who it was.
"Chen Cheng, why are you here?" Gao Jiang chuckled.
The person looking for him was none other than the Friar Association's Chen Cheng.
It was obvious that they had known each other for a long time and they shared a close relationship.
"Gao Jiang, I'm here to ask for your help. There's a kid in your association named Lin Jin. Help me teach him a lesson." Chen Cheng went straight to the point.
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