Chapter 0009: Francis's Hostility

The seventh floor is equivalent to a very large suite, as it has been almost entirely opened up for the beautiful landlord and her family to live in

Most international students rent apartments for around 200 US dollars per month, and if paid annually, it ranges from 1,500 to 2,500 US dollars. The apartment rented by Liu Mang is quite luxurious, to the extent that sometimes his classmates consider him a wealthy person. The annual rent for suites on the second floor and above typically reaches up to 10,000 US dollars, while Liu Mang only pays 3,600 US dollars a year, which is considered a great bargain

When Liu Mang came to the United States to attend university, he rented a place here. At that time, the rent was not expensive. The landlady, Miss Levia Shavisha, saw that he was a student and charged him a modest rent of 300 US dollars per month, which was less than half of what other tenants paid.

This year, the 76ers have largely retained their core lineup from last season, and they have also brought in the 1990 first overall pick, the still-capable former superstar power forward Derrick Coleman, as well as the near-elite small forward Matt Harpring. It appears that they have made significant improvements, making it seem quite difficult for the Hawks to win against them

Unlike the domestic news presenters who are either middle-aged women or sleazy middle-aged men, in the United States, there are not so many peculiar regulations. When it comes to news, it is essential to find beautiful female anchors

However, Liu Mang is a bit strange. When did he actually defeat Francis? Wasn't it just that he secretly relied on Klay Thompson's abilities to make a few three-pointers

Liu Mang knows his own circumstances well; it is certainly impossible that this beautiful landlady has taken a liking to him

What is it really after?

In this day and age, the people of the United States are equally depraved! Previously, when he fell to the second round, the landlord almost raised his rent and threatened to evict him if he did not comply. However, the contract signed guaranteed the first year, which allowed him to stay. Then he played a great game, scoring 10 points in his debut, and seemingly gained a bit of fame, instantly becoming so approachable.

Liu Mang looked at the beautiful landlady, who indeed displayed a greedy demeanor, and expressed his helplessness

When it comes to the 76ers, people still remember them as the second strongest team in the league last season. The 76ers nearly swept all the regular season awards last season, with the MVP being Allen Iverson, the Coach of the Year being Larry Brown, the Defensive Player of the Year being Dikembe Mutombo, the Sixth Man of the Year being Aaron McKie, and the Executive of the Year being their owner Joshua Harris. They claimed all five of the most important regular season awards, except for the Most Improved Player award.

When Liu Mang was in college, there were times when he was so broke that he would mooch meals from others. After all, the school team did not have training and matches every day, and he still had to attend classes. Most of the time, he had to rely on his own food, and the school team only provided lunch; breakfast and dinner were all on him.

Moreover, it is Times Square, which attracts the highest foot traffic in the United States

Damn! Liu Mang wants to curse, what a clickbait title

There are no other desires, just wanting to live in an affordable place. This apartment is mostly occupied by couples, and it seems that he is the only single person in a suite.

The beautiful landlady claims that they are a family, but it seems there are only two people: her and her daughter

Moreover, Francis is also unfortunate; isn't it just that he looks too much like an African? How did he become an ugly monster... Indeed, most black people tend to be less attractive.

He is quite perplexed! Why does this female landlord, who owns a seven-story apartment building with over 20 rental units, urge for rent every month just like a typical landlord? Has she become the kind of landlord woman, even if she is beautiful, is she still like this?

If you do not remind me to pay the rent on the 30th of every month, and if you do not raise the rent upon seeing me selected for the NBA, I probably would not think this way. Liu Mang said speechlessly, "Not reminding me about the rent? Then why did you wake me up so early, Laivia?"

However, less than six months after renting, Liu Mang wanted to live in a single room like his classmates

Over the past two years, Liu Mang has visited this place many times, primarily to pay rent and take a nap. Those memories have blended together to the point where they feel like things he has done himself, and Liu Mang is quite familiar with this place

In the past, it was usually just a few slices of bread, a bottle of ketchup, at most an egg, and perhaps a hot glass of milk, with hardly any vegetables provided... But today, there is unexpectedly French creamy soup, vegetables, bread, tender slices of beef, egg tarts, miso soup, mackerel, natto...! ... There is even a plate of meat buns!

Liu Mang saw the sumptuous breakfast on the table and felt that something was amiss, there must be something wrong.

Indeed, Uncle, eat a bit more, fill yourself up, so you have the strength to give Iverson a good beating tonight, just like we did to that ugly uncle Francis yesterday

However, Liu Mang knows that this year's 76ers are quite average; they are not weak, but they are definitely not a top-tier team. The Hawks still have the strength to compete.

The beautiful landlord beside could not help but laugh; witnessing someone suffer a setback is such a delightful experience

Liu Mang tidied up his clothes and walked out of the room into the small living room

However, Liu Mang still remembers that it was this seemingly adorable yet exceptionally proud little girl who tricked him into coming to this expensive apartment. At that time, the apartment had just been completed, and none of the units had been rented out, even the little girl had come out to do sales.

Although this apartment is not far from the Phillips Center, it is not located in the city center but rather in a suburban area. However, due to its convenient transportation, proximity to the subway, and the closeness to the home stadium of the Atlanta Hawks, the Phillips Arena, as well as the home stadium of the NFL powerhouse Atlanta Falcons, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the value of this apartment is at least 10 million US dollars.

In the future, Ace, you will be a great star, so why would you care about this little rent? Surely, you will pay for a whole year at once, and then go buy yourself a villa, and you won't even ask me for a refund, right!

Oh, Laivia, I just paid the rent two days ago! The money was borrowed! It can't be that the rent is going to increase now! It was agreed that the rent would only increase after I receive my salary.

That amounts to 10,000 star points! Based on the current norm of earning dozens to hundreds of points in a single match, it would take a whole year of matches to even earn that amount

The stunningly dressed female broadcaster once again began reading the news script: "... Today marks the second day of the NBA regular season, and today's highlight match features the Philadelphia 76ers challenging the Atlanta Hawks on their home court. In yesterday's game, Hawks rookie Ace Liu performed exceptionally well, scoring 10 points in just 3 minutes to help the Hawks complete a comeback against the Rockets and their point guard Steve Francis..."

However, one point is that the rent is indeed much cheaper compared to other tenants, and it has already been at a low price for two years

"... ... Don't, molesting young girls is a crime." Liu Mang was speechless

Received the latest task regarding Francis's hostility: In the next matchup against the Rockets, score at least 15 points over Francis's head, including one one-on-one three-pointer. The reward for completing the task is one chance to draw from the intermediate superstar value for any profession, while the penalty for failure is to run a lap in New York's Times Square wearing only underwear. Note: The intermediate superstar value draw allows for specifying a direction, with a one-third chance of drawing an item from the specified direction.

The beautiful landlady is being so attentive, which makes Liu Mang feel quite unaccustomed

It turns out that this system is truly rogue

Liu Mang, under the guidance of little sister Daina, arrived in the living room and saw the breakfast on the table

... ...

Then, the sports news playing on the television provided him with the answer

However, this reward

"Wow, Uncle Ace, today Deina thinks you have become more handsome!" A light beauty with blonde hair and blue eyes rushed over like a mini version of the beautiful landlord and grabbed Liu Mang's thigh, "I used to think that Uncle was just a bad uncle who secretly stared at my mom's chest, but I didn't expect Uncle to be so amazing! He defeated that ugly Rocket Team member!"

The morning broadcast of ESPN Sports Channel, which continuously loops and intersperses the latest news, is similar to the sports news updates on Channel 5 of the court.

Liu Mang is merely a second-round draft pick. The average career lifespan of an NBA second-round pick is less than three years. Last season, the average salary of all active second-round players in the NBA was less than 1 million US dollars. He understands that even if he is an NBA player, if things do not go well, he might earn only one or two million during his career, and that could be the end of it. It is certainly impossible that a beautiful landlord has taken a liking to him.

However, such a high reward indicates that the difficulty is certainly not ordinary! This time, it was an opportunity to score 3 three-pointers while Francis was still underestimating the situation. Did you not see that when Francis got serious, he looked like he could kill? It's not that Francis's defense is particularly good, but rather that fierce intensity; players who entered the NBA in the 1990s all carried that kind of fierce intensity!

Daina will become a beautiful woman in the future! Daina, the little girl, emphasized, but upon looking down at her small frame, she realized there was indeed nothing attractive about it. So she said: "Then, I will have my mother kiss the uncle. No, my mother practices Jeet Kune Do; she would probably beat the uncle to death. Then, Daina will secretly call the uncle to kiss her while mother is asleep."

As for Liu Mang's handsomeness? He himself does not think he is particularly handsome; at most, he is just fair-featured. In terms of wealth, he is certainly not as rich as his beautiful landlord.

Liu Mang came out to open the door; it was his own landlord

Wait, why does this voice sound so gentle today

Liu Mang resides in an apartment building located less than three kilometers from the Philips Arena in Atlanta. The area is not large, measuring over 40 square meters, comprising a living room, a bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a balcony.

Big Brother Fu has many good qualities, especially his excellent interpersonal relationships, as he maintains good connections with many basketball stars. Now, with the news that he has outperformed Francis, Liu Mang feels he is being targeted. Not to mention those stars who have a good relationship with Francis, just the fact that he has outperformed Francis is enough to motivate many obvious guards. Those who have witnessed the experiences of "Linsanity" know how difficult it was for him after his brief peak period ended, as he became the target of many major stars. Not to mention those stars who have a good relationship with Francis, just the fact that he has outperformed Francis is enough to motivate many obvious guards. Those who have witnessed the experiences of "Linsanity" know how difficult it was for him after his brief peak period ended, as he became the target of many major stars.

Alright, alright, come here Ace, today your sister has prepared breakfast for you

Liu Mang followed the beautiful landlord to the top floor of the apartment. He lived on the sixth floor, where the other several suites were vacant and not rented out, all used by the beautiful landlord for storage. The five floors below were the ones that had been rented out. Outside the apartment was the street; in the United States, there are no so-called communities, just streets or villa areas. Apartment buildings generally occupy a larger area and are usually located at the end of the street

Is it time to collect the rent again

So this is what it is

Liu Mang felt a bit uneasy; what was this beautiful landlady planning to do?

Little girls are the best! Five or six-year-old little girls are simply adorable

At that moment, Liu Mang imagined that Francis, who was probably still at the hotel and had not yet returned to Houston, had also gotten up to watch the news and have breakfast

The beautiful woman now appears injured: "Oh, Ace, do you see me as just a woman who only knows about money?"

Breakfasts from China, the West, and Japan are all available

I can't eat this sumptuous breakfast! Liu Mang asked with a bitter smile, "Levia, Dana, what are you staring at me for?"

This is definitely inciting hatred

Accompanied by the sound of knocking is a gentle call

This time, the beautiful landlord was left speechless

"It's fine, we won't rush you. Today is Saturday, and Dana doesn't have class, so take your time and eat a bit more," said the beautiful landlady with a smile.

I was dressed well, but last night I was too excited, and in the midst of my excitement, I fell asleep directly

Thus, Liu Mang felt even more uneasy. He took a bite of a bun that he hadn't eaten in a long time, and then felt even stranger.

"Ace, Ace, wake up, hurry up and come eat breakfast, there is a match tonight..."

However, Liu Mang had never seen two beautiful women, one tall and one short, preparing such a lavish breakfast spread.

As for living on campus... the cost of accommodation for international students is exorbitantly high, in fact, not many students studying in the United States live on campus. Not to mention the potential for encountering racial discrimination while living on campus, the annual accommodation fee of 5,000 USD at Georgia Institute of Technology, where Liu Mang is located, is simply unaffordable for the average international student

However, the pressure to pay the rent is extremely tight. Liu Mang's family is not very well-off; they can only afford to pay his tuition fees, while his living expenses are covered through part-time work and frugality. Sometimes, he truly struggles to gather even 300 for the rent each month

Seeing Liu Mang suddenly lost in thought, little loli Dana shouted: "Uncle, uncle, hurry up and eat! It's going to get cold, come on! If we win against the 76ers today, Dana will give uncle a kiss..."

Is today the New Year? Christmas is still more than a month away! Moreover, even last Christmas, the beautiful landlord merely bought a hamburger for him as a breakfast treat!

Damn!

Bang bang

Wearing only underwear? What is the difference between this and running naked

Very reasonable

Liu Mang was instantly awakened upon hearing this sound

Liu Mang looked at himself and indeed had grown quite a bit; it was clear that a single night's sleep could not return him to his original world

Because both a tall and a short beauty were staring at him

Liu Mang thought to himself, so that is how it is. He then recalled that the sense of belonging to sports among Americans is much stronger than that of his fellow countrymen. Most people in European and American countries are fans of their teams. The beautiful landlord and her daughter are supporters of the Hawks, no wonder they were so attentive today, it turns out it was for this reason