Chapter 213

“Nowadays, many college graduates come here to find jobs and live. You should go and have a look.”

“Hey, alright, thank you, master.”

As the master said, this place was indeed bustling. At first glance, there were vendors shouting and many people. I have lived downtown for so many years, yet I didn’t know such a lively place existed.

Under the light, autumn rain drizzled. People’s heads were damp, and the snack stalls emitted hot steam, full of vitality. I dragged my suitcase into the bustling alley.

Walking through the alley, I saw rows of densely packed residential buildings. The corridor entrance was plastered with rental information. I took out my phone and dialed the landlord’s number. I said I wanted to see and rent a house, and the landlord quickly arrived.

He said the house was in high demand, with only a few vacant rooms on the fourth and top floors. I said let’s go to the fourth floor, and the landlord quickly led me up. I carried my suitcase and found it somewhat difficult to climb the stairs. The landlord waited for me at the stair corner for a while. Perhaps because he thought I was too slow, he immediately came down, swiftly took my suitcase, and skillfully headed upstairs.

I hurriedly said, “Thank you, thank you.”

“Ah, I’ve seen many weak college students like you before. You should exercise more often. This box isn’t heavy at all, yet you’re struggling as if it weighs hundreds of kilograms.”

I was dumbfounded and said thank you again. The houses here are much better than those in the shanty town. The furniture is fully equipped, and the place is clean and tidy. It is similar to the single apartment I saw online, the only difference being that it’s a walk-up building in a somewhat remote location.

I was worried the rent would be too expensive. I looked around and asked the landlord, “How much is it for this month?”

“3,000, excluding water and electricity bills.”

I pursed my lips; indeed, it wasn’t cheap. I have never haggled before and hesitated to ask for a lower price after thinking about it for a long time.

The landlord glanced at me and, seeing my silence, guessed I found it too expensive. He seemed to be in a hurry and said briskly, “2,700, no less. Rent it or not, just one word.”

I bit my lip and said, “How much is the deposit?”

“Pay one month’s rent in advance.”

I breathed a sigh of relief; one month’s rent was fine. There’s a cafeteria at the company, and I usually only spent money on transportation, daily necessities, and prenatal check-ups.

Thank goodness, thank goodness. Once we get through this period, we just have to wait for the company to pay us.

Seeing me nod, the landlord immediately took out the rental contract, quickly wrote down the price, and asked me to sign it. I took a careful look; there were no issues, so I signed my name. Next, I transferred 5,400 to the landlord.

After everything was done, as the landlord was leaving, he suddenly turned back and glanced at me.

“Hmm, why do I feel like I’ve seen you somewhere before… like that bankrupt heiress?”

I shook my head and laughed, “You must have mistaken me. I don’t have the life of a wealthy heiress.”

“That’s true; even if a rich heiress went bankrupt, she wouldn’t rent my house. Moreover, that wealthy heiress’s ex-husband is now quite powerful. Isn’t it better to go and find him instead of coming here?”

The landlord muttered to himself as he walked away, then turned back and said, “Alright, girl, you can settle down now. If you have any questions, you can call me.”

“Okay.”

The place was settled, and I collapsed onto the sofa, feeling hungry. There was actually dinner at the company, but I was in a hurry to find a house after work, so I didn’t eat. I was starving and too tired to move. Ah, forget it. Let’s order takeout.

After ordering takeout, I lay on the sofa, feeling drowsy, and fell asleep.

Knock, knock, knock…