After a little over an hour, I arrived at the entrance to the company, short of breath and panting heavily.
Naturally!
I only managed to get back to the company at 5pm, which worried me a great deal. I did not have any dinner prepared, but since it's the rush hour now, I couldn't go to the company's cafeteria to eat as well.
Changing out of my uniform. I left the company building.
As the night fell, the city's lights shone brightly, as if a graceful woman had just put on her evening gown. What a pity, this sigh could only be enjoyed by rich people and as for people like me… I belonged to the group known as 'city garbage'1.
Oh well, it's time to earn money now
Clang clang clang
The sound of the chuan2 banging against the wok3 clamoured into the night. This was a stall that only opened at night. Fried noodles, fried vegetables, small dishes like this were sold and there were many customers.
After cooking about 20 plates of fried rice, head full of sweat, the boss patted my shoulder and said: "Well dlne, Leo you've worked really hard today. Here's your pay for today…"
I ecstatically took the 50 yen and set off for the next destination.
Beside the big road, there was a red light district club Platinum elite. This is the place where rich people gather and waste money. As i slowly walked up to the entrance, the young bouncers ahead recognized me immediately.
After entering, a fatty looked at me and smilef heartily, saying: "Ah, you've finally arrived, Leo!"
I nodded my head, asking: "How many songs today?"
"3 songs. 60 yen each!"
"Okay, thanks banjo!"
"Hold on, wear your attire first!"
A western style top was thrown at me and I quickly put it on. Walking deeper into the club, I walked up the stage and sat in front of a big piano. Putting my fingers to work, I played three songs in total, after finishing the last song, the club erupted into applause.
I quickly exited the stage, smiling for the audience before preparing to leave. Just as i was about to leave, a tender arm grabbed my hand. It was the arm of a beautiful lady, who hurriedly put a piece of paper into my front pocket. On it was a string of numbers. She smiled seductively and said: "Hi, call me!"
I smiled lightly and exited the main entrancez removing my attire and taking the three 10 yuan bills from the fatty, walking away.
Looking at my back, Brother banjo lets out a deep sigh
"My gosh, what a talent!"
Spending 50 yen on a plate of omelette rice, i guess i managed to get by another day. Slowly walking along the big street, i see a huge LED screen displaying a "Eternal Requiem" advertisement. This game wss a major breakthrough that many videos game addicts have been waiting for. I as well, am a video game addict and i really wanted to dive into the world of "Eternal Requiem". However, i dod not have enough money at hand. What's more, there were only 1million helmets sold worldwide, and the black market is selling it for 1,534,800 Yen a piece. There's no way i would be able to play. Forget it, i should just slowly save up and wander around.
It's just a shame, the day after tomorrow will be the launch of "Eternal Requiem". If i miss the first day launch, I'll surely fall behind the rest!
I returned to my lodging, Long hua ar. It was a two room flat consisting only a bedroom and living room, with a rent of 88,304 Yen. However, i have not paid the bill for two days now, and the sarcastic old landlady whose heart is cold and criticism is fiery would not let me stay for much longer. There was no other way to deal with this kind of woman at this age other than endure it.
Arriving at the first floor of the building i reach for my keys and tried to open thr door. Hmm? It wouldn't open!
What's going on?
Looking closely, i realised the lock had been changed. There was also a note above that saying: "Leo Lee Subaru, since you haven't paid the rent in two days, there are people coming tomorrow to decide if they want it. There's no choice, I'm kicking you out. Your stuff is beside the kitchen!"
I turned around to find a blanket and some toiletries on the floor, all collected in one place.
Racking my brain to understand what's happening. I finally understood
Damn it, I've been evicted!
Lifting my head, I see countless bright stars in night sky. It would be great for poetic inspiration…
Hmm, today is s weekend, there will countless mushy and romantic lovers in the park. I definitely can't sleep here. Guess there's no choice, I will have to sleep in the lawn outside Long hua ar. It's summer anyway so besides the mosquito bites, there won't be much else to disturb me. I'm a strong man, and i knoe martial arts so i won't be scared of any robbers.
Around 11pm, the night was cooling and i was cuddled in the blanket. In the corner of the lawm, my consciousness slowly drifted away.
Bzzzzzzz
The mosquito buzzed incessantly around my head. This was a challenging task to endure but i wouldn't let it affect me. I placed a think mosquito net over my head which covered my face and protected me from the mosquitoes but did not obstruct my breathing.
The night passes and at dawn, the rooster does it's job.
I open my eyes and see the morning sky, which reminded me of a poem: I wake from my dreams, the willows billowing in the dying of the moonlight.
Before i managed to finish reciting the poem, an arm suddenly rests on my shoulder. "Brother leo, what are you doing sleeping outside?"