Chapter 4: The Experienced Driver
At the beginning, he drove cautiously, and after a while, his confidence gradually grew. The memories of his predecessor seemed to have completely transformed into his own, and whenever he wished, the relevant memories would immediately surface.
Rachel also chuckled and after a while said, "Are you interested in becoming a model? I can introduce you to a specialized agency."
Closing the materials and combining them with the memories in his mind, Matthew understood that these female models, in certain respects, were akin to high-class prostitutes. The Red Penguin Company provided high-end party services and also engaged in activities similar to pimping.
Rachel kept staring at Matthew, "Handsome, do you think being a driver is a waste?"
Liszt took out two forms from the drawer, picked up a pen and made a few marks on them, then dialed a phone number and handed the forms to Matthew, "Go take care of the formalities."
In fact, this work is not complicated; relatively speaking, it is quite simple. A heavyweight client of the company, named Johnny Lee Miller, is preparing to host a party at his beach villa in Malibu, a solo super party, the kind where one man and N women participate
Is that so? Matthew spoke shamelessly, "I think so too"
The girl was very punctual; just ten minutes past the hour, she emerged from the small building carrying a large bag and, after getting into the car, directly took a seat next to Matthew.
There are three people in this office, and the one speaking is a bald Black man, while the other two are a fat man and a tall, thin middle-aged man
At this point, he seemed unable to contain himself any longer and burst into hearty laughter. The chubby man was also laughing, gently tapping the table with one hand, as if he had discovered the funniest thing in the world
Sitting on a chair, Matthew opened the documents and began to read carefully, as it was related to the work for tonight
The car door was suddenly knocked from the outside. Matthew turned his head to look and saw that, at some point, a person wearing a baseball cap and carrying a handbag had arrived at the side of the car
"No need to wait until tomorrow." Liszt did not let Matthew leave; instead, he threw him a set of car keys, "You start working tonight. Is there a problem?"
As he walked along, his eyes constantly drifted to the sides, taking in the fountains, private swimming pools, tennis courts, front garden, tall walls with electric fences, and the heavily guarded gates; the luxurious arrangements left one in awe.
Hmm. Li Si nodded slightly
Liszt handed a dozen documents to Sean, "The company is currently short-staffed, these past few days..."
I am on standby at any time! Matthew appeared very enthusiastic
He did not leave, but instead changed direction and parked the car in a small parking area diagonally opposite the manor
The company is facing a shortage of drivers, which is likely not solely due to the stock market surge and the so-called resignations to trade stocks; it is also closely related to the nature of this job. Anyone with a bit of opportunity and capability would not be inclined to do such work
Matthew fell silent, not wishing to continue the discussion on this matter. Rachel's character seemed quite pleasant, and she probably also felt that the previous remarks were somewhat excessive, so she took the initiative to change the subject.
According to the regulations of the Red Penguin Company, he must wait here with the vehicle, in case of any unforeseen needs
A voice filled with obvious mockery immediately rang out, "Superstar, have you made enough money and are you ready to throw a wild party?"
Thinking of those six young and beautiful girls, Matthew could not help but feel a surge of envy in his heart
Matthew is currently in need of assistance, so he certainly would not refuse and immediately said, "No problem!"
Matthew ignored the overweight man and the Black man, and went straight to the desk of the tall, thin individual, respectfully saying, "Mr. Liszt, I have arrived"
Hi... Matthew casually greeted, "I have an appointment with Mr. Liszt."
After staying in the driver's cabin for a while and organizing the materials, Matthew went to the underground parking lot, drove a Ford van, and set off on the road
"Are you new here?" Rachel asked him curiously, "Why haven't I seen you before?"
After chatting for a while, Matthew inadvertently inquired about more details regarding the girl. The other person was somewhat similar to him, originally coming to Hollywood in search of the dream of becoming a star. However, not everyone is as fortunate as Julia Roberts, and as a result, they ended up becoming a model by a twist of fate
For some reason, Matthew always felt that these five female models were somewhat similar to the blonde woman from the morning, particularly in terms of temperament
Subsequently, Liszt gave Matthew a few more reminders
As the sun tilted towards the west, the Ford van arrived at the beach villa area of Malibu, where one luxurious mansion after another stood. Even the smallest among them would be unattainable for Matthew, given his current income level, even after a lifetime of hard work
I am Matthew
Matthew ascended the staircase and soon arrived in front of an office located on the third floor. He gently knocked on the door, and after hearing the voice from inside saying "Please come in," he pushed the door open and walked in
Hi. She looks cheerful and bright, "I am Rachel."
Matthew nodded eagerly, "Yes."
Starting the car, Matthew drove onto the road leading to North Hollywood, fully focused on driving, while the girl next to him seemed to be quite friendly, continuously engaging him in conversation
Matthew continued to nod, "Yes."
The tall and slender individual has not opened their mouth, yet they are smiling
Matthew recalled some relevant information and strode into the small building. A beautiful female staff member immediately approached the front desk, ready to greet him, but upon recognizing a familiar face, she couldn't help but stop.
Matthew lowered the car window and made an OK gesture
The female employee did not mean to obstruct, nodded slightly, and said, "He should be in the office"
The girl did not hide the disappointment on her face, "How much can the driver earn? Is it enough to support you?"
Upon entering the Ximu District, the Ford van made a series of left and right turns, quickly stopping outside a beautiful two-story house. Matthew gazed at the spacious property and let out a long sigh, wondering when he would be able to live in such a house himself
But now he cannot afford to be picky about food
A yellow taxi stopped beside a four-story building on Hollywood Boulevard. Matthew paid the fare, pushed the door open, and got out. He took out his phone to check the time; there was still plenty of it. He walked leisurely to the front of the small building. The most eye-catching feature outside the main entrance was a red-painted penguin sculpture. Above the penguin hung a small brass plaque, clearly engraved with a line of bold letters—Red Penguin Service Company
Ah, our big star has arrived
His job is to go to various places in Los Angeles in the afternoon to pick up female models who have business connections with the company, take them to Malibu, and then bring them back the next morning
Matthew took the form and, based on the information he remembered, hurried to the second floor to complete the onboarding procedures
The five girls who came up later, unlike Rachel, were taller and more alluring, each adorned with heavy makeup and boasting stunning figures. They represented a diverse range of ethnicities, including Black, White, Latina, and Asian, suggesting that the Red Penguin Company is quite considerate of its clients' preferences
Liszt also said, "One must know to be grounded."
I deeply regret not listening to you. Matthew knew that to satisfy Lister's vanity, he had to deal with the person in charge of the company's drivers. I feel like I've been taken advantage of and I regret it immensely; I hope you can give me a chance
I have no interest in this kind of mold repair, shaking my head, I said, "A driver is more suitable for me, after all, I am an experienced driver."
This is a woman's voice
Having greeted Lister and with Matthew having previously worked here, within less than half an hour, Matthew completed the onboarding procedures and returned to the third floor to inform Lister, so he could go out to find a place to stay and come back to work tomorrow
Matthew turned his head to glance at her. The girl had long, brownish-golden hair and was dressed in formal attire. With a slim waist and long legs, she appeared more beautiful and vibrant from every angle than the blonde woman he had seen in the morning
After speaking, he began to laugh first.
The sun was setting quickly, the sky gradually darkening, and the dense sound of music faintly emanated from the manor. Matthew looked up, and beams of laser light illuminated the night sky; a wild party had begun
Matthew drove west, having already planned his route. First, he would go to Westwood to pick up one person, then head to North Hollywood to collect the remaining five, and finally take them directly to the affluent area of Malibu Beach
Hmm, good!" Liszt nodded in satisfaction, "Johnny Lee Miller is a heavyweight client of the company, and we will be serving him tonight.
Dong—dong—
Matthew gradually increased the speed of the car, "I was previously responsible for other areas"
Matthew left the third floor, first going outside to casually buy some cheap food to fill his stomach. He then arrived at the driver's lounge on the first floor, preparing to review the specific work details. Contrary to his memory, the driver's room was empty, as if the company was facing a manpower shortage.
The car drove into a small estate, and the girls got out one after another. Before getting out, they asked for Matthew's phone number and inquired where the car would wait. Following the request of the estate guard, Matthew then started the car and drove towards the entrance of the estate
Thank you! Matthew knew that the latter was the main reason, "I will definitely work hard."
"Wait for me for ten minutes!" the girl shouted loudly
"No need to say thank you!" Black people have particularly small eyes, which always squint into a narrow slit when they look at others, "Just provide us with free movie tickets!"
Previously, the responsibilities handled by Matthew were primarily low-end business activities
It is time to make an effort
"Young people..." Liszt said nonchalantly, "must learn to draw lessons from experience."
Can we talk about it
As Matthew drove out of the estate's entrance, his mind was filled with such thoughts
Liszt observed that Matthew had a very good attitude and said, "You worked quite hard before, and now that the stock market is booming, those bastards have all resigned to trade stocks. The company is short-staffed, so I will give you another opportunity."
When will I be able to have a house like this
The car gradually entered the territory of North Hollywood, which, like Westwood, is considered one of the better residential areas in Los Angeles. Matthew picked up five other girls one after another and then drove swiftly towards Malibu
Have you made a lot of money? The chubby one also mocked, When will the works you participated in be screened? Remember to inform us, we will definitely be there to support you
He honked the horn, and after a few seconds, the door of the small building was pushed open from the inside. A blonde girl dressed in shorts and a T-shirt walked out and waved through the wrought iron railing of the courtyard.