Not just Fang Zhao, even the two old Fangs, with their wealth of experience, were puzzled at this reply.
Background check failed?
He had never broken the law, been a danger to society, or even received demerits while schooling. Why had he failed the background check?
Great-Grandfather Fang was seething with anger. He sought out an old comrade to ask around. His old comrade sent someone to check it out before replying to Great-Grandfather Fang.
The other party said, "I don't know whether or not it is true, but I heard that they don't accept celebrities."
No spaceships for you Fang Zhao, off to the mines you go!