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Chapter 2 - Moon River

When you made it harry for a day, the first thing for you is to see how China is like. You finally arrive at the airport on Sunday night. Tomorrow will be the first day to go to work, and there is not a lot of time left. 

Absolutely, you can't wait to go home. You are so tired, that you take a taxi to Harbor District, the neighborhood where you live for the next year. It is in the evening; you see the busy streets with neon lights and skyscrapers. You believe there is one where you live.

You contact with your cousin, Manuel. He is your landlord, and you should know where your home is.

At once. '' Manuel, I am Magnus. Everything is fine, I come here from Paris. Waiting for you. Magnus ''

The moon looks cold and blue, and beside you there is a long river passing silently. The moon reflects in the river, that makes the scenery more beautiful. The pedestrians are taking casual walks near the river, some of them are small families.

There is a myth about moon in the river. You can't remember very clearly, but you are sure you must have heard about this when you were young. What can the destiny in China be, can you make use of the magic?

There is magic. You get a message from him. '' Good to hear. I send you the Instruction. You can read this to get home. You live in the Apartment. Then, remember, I am your Landlord. You can't expect a pretty young woman to be your secret landlord. Finally, I remind you that in the city, when you come up with a young lady, don't think of her. Yours, best. ''

You know everything in the world. A joke, you made yourself a joke. You want to go home and work tomorrow, you don't think of anything else. Your cousin must be drunk heavily, and now his mind is dizzy.

Home is not far away from here. So you don't go home at once, and you go to the building first. Alongside the river, the glittering flow looks like the moon itself. There is jazz music from the next street, and everyone is busy.

Although it is a Sunday, it looks like everyone is here.

You go to the building, and see there are still some departments working. The places for relax and chill are open. That must be another home for most of the people here. The company is the best.

There is a cafe in the building. You go to the cafe, so warm. You see a girl, that is your pair, Amelia Amberfair.

You are a gentleman. '' Hi, I must say, good evening. I am Magnus, the new Clerk. ''

Amelia turns to you with a smile. '' Hi. Everything is fun in the company. I am a Clerk too. My desk is, where will it be, maybe next to you. It is nice to see you in the company. ''

Amelia ordered a cup of hot chocolate. You order a cup of hot coffee. The jazz music is all around the cafe, with warmth and to everyone's delight.

The dark scarf matches Amelia and everything goes on smoothly. '' We are all Clerk. We a bound to help each other when there is in trouble. If you wonder what is the city like, you find the right person. The city would be the most popular city in China. There are some districts, both urban and suburban, these are all worthy to visit and explore. The Harbor is like our good friend in the foreign country. I think, most of us European people are gathering in the streets near the company. ''

Everything will go on well, and is based on the Harbor. The time is limited, but you decide to look around in the city for a week. 

You see, the Harbor is here, and near it there is a district with the weeping willows. Next, from the other side, there is another district, the Bridge. When you were in Paris, you were absolutely an elite among the people, and now you are living right in the central area in the modern city. The highways link each part in the central area and to the suburban areas. Those are places for other uses, for example, factories and other industrial matters.

The streets near here are too much for you to explore, and the sides of the city are too far away. Luckily, your apartment is not far and from now on, you can easily commute to the company. Then, if you get up early in the morning, you can try the bikes. There are city bikes to use in public places.

The public service is the first thing you find. To rent a city bike for a few minutes is becoming a part of daily routine for most of the people.

The coffee is still warm, and the city looks great in the dark night through the window. The cafe is on the higher floor, and that will be a benefit to take a glance to the city, the shopping malls and other stores. There are thousands of units, each is of a family, with their enjoying dinners or laughter.

In the cafe, there are a few people left, and the night is still long. The work tomorrow is far away from you, at the moment it is your free time.

You say, '' I must admit, but the renting things in public places is really here for us. ''

Amelia is interested in the topic, '' And you know how the payment is. This service is so convenient that helps everyone. I must teach you, in public places, how to use the payment. In the city, you go to a store, there is a payment stand and you can see the code for you, and you scan with your phone. Instead of cash, you only need your phone and the money in an online form. You must know, there will be less of mess. You use your phone to scan, then you complete your payment. ''

That is really another public service. At least, your life is much easier to go for everything in public places. You know, this kind of payment is supportive to most of the stores, convenient stores and restaurants. You like bringing nothing but your phone too.

It is late, although in the company, some of the departments are working to the end of the day, there are some people leaving. Tomorrow, the workday will be tiring, and you must face this challenge. Then, everything in the city and in the foreign world is for you.

You wave goodbye, although hesitate if go or stay, '' See you. ''

The simple words convey many thoughts and feelings. You are happy to know that in China, everyone is nice, and everything is a lot of fun. For example, there are new friends to meet, and the great moments will keep in your mind, and you will never forget to cherish. 

In the city, where the night will never end.

You go by the floating river that is going through the city, to every prosperous area. You make a wish. You must make is a big success in the city, then make some fortune. 

Every time there is a trouble, everything will be fine like the moon silent and nice in the river.