Chapter 6: Washing Clothes for the Beautiful Landlady
Encountering such a money-loving landlord, Zhang Ye finds himself in a difficult situation. However, this month he truly has no money, so he can only struggle to get up and brush his teeth and wash up
"The glass has been cleaned, the floor has been swept, the sheets have been washed, and I have handed over all my clothes to you." Rao Aimin poured herself a cup of tea and sat down on the sofa with an air of composure, crossing her legs like a landlord. Today, she wore a somewhat unfashionable shirt paired with a long skirt, and on her feet were a pair of black flats, giving her a slightly outdated appearance. However, the charm of her mature beauty still emanated from her very essence. Beautiful people look good in anything. She wore a somewhat unfashionable shirt paired with a long skirt, and on her feet were a pair of black flats, giving her a slightly outdated appearance. However, the charm of her mature beauty still emanated from her very essence. Beautiful people look good in anything.
Zhang Ye said: "No, what did you say in your first sentence?"
Rao Aimin sarcastically remarked: "Were you a pig in your past life? You get up so slowly!"
Rao Aimin blinked her eyes and said, "First sentence? Kid, are you asleep?"
Zhang Ye was so excited that he hardly slept all night, tossing and turning in bed while imagining his bright future. Then he heard a sound at the door. The only keys to his rental apartment were with him and the landlord; not even his parents had a copy. Without needing to ask, it was clear that the landlord aunt had come uninvited again
Noon
"Special category! Draw a special category!" Zhang Ye muttered to himself. Anyone with common sense could tell from the size of the sections on the wheel that the special category was the rarest. Although he did not understand what the introduction meant by "increasing the purchasing rights for a certain product," he knew that rarity equated to value, and seeking this was undoubtedly the right choice.
Isn't it just applying for a broadcasting host position? Is it really necessary to make such a fuss? Rao Aimin retorted, "The broadcasting industry today is no longer what it was twenty years ago. With television, the internet, and various media, how many people still listen to the radio?"
By the way, let's take a look at how the game ring is doing, as this is his greatest reliance on whether he can become a big star in the future
Inside lies an object shaped like a band-aid
Draw a lottery, costing 100,000 prestige, remaining zero
This is what the landlord aunt has given him ? It seems that my thoughts are correct
Zhang Ye explained: "I was so happy yesterday that I couldn't sleep all night, and now I'm still tired"
Rao Aimin repeated, "Did you not hear clearly? I said your rent is now a total of 2,662."
Zhang Ye glanced at the clock and saw it was 8 o'clock, so he hurriedly slipped on his slippers and walked towards the landlady's house. The apartment building, which served both commercial and residential purposes, had a long corridor, and nearly all the units in this corridor belonged to Rao Aimin. Having over twenty apartments in a place like Beijing, where every inch of land is precious, speaks volumes about her wealth; she could truly be considered a genuine little rich woman. However, it is strange that despite Zhang Ye and the other tenants having lived here for quite some time, they had never heard of any relatives of Sister Rao. She had no friends, was unmarried, had no children, and had never been seen going to work. Thus, in everyone's eyes, this beautiful landlady remained quite mysterious, and no one knew how she had amassed such wealth. She could truly be considered a genuine little rich woman. However, it is strange that despite Zhang Ye and the other tenants having lived here for quite some time, they had never heard of any relatives of Sister Rao. She had no friends, was unmarried, had no children, and had never been seen going to work. Thus, in everyone's eyes, this beautiful landlady remained quite mysterious, and no one knew how she had amassed such wealth.
Rao Aimin's family also resides on this floor, occupying the largest unit of the LOFT type on this level, which is a small duplex. The total usable area of the upper and lower levels exceeds 100 square meters
Zhang Ye could not resist the beauty of Sister Rao, and inevitably cast a few glances at her alluring legs. Ultimately, his gaze fell again on the gray shirt that was stretched by her bosom, filled with desire.
However, this mere one or two percent of good fortune did not fall upon Zhang Ye, as the pointer came to a stop, still indicating the consumption category of the largest area
Zhang Ye also understands that the broadcasting industry is no longer as glorious as it once was, and he sighed, saying: "Ah, if only my mother had given birth to me fifty years earlier, then I could have caught a good time."
It has begun
Sunday
Rao Aimin mocked, "Your mother is only fifty years old, how could she have given birth to you fifty years ago? Do you think your mother is a snake spirit?"
No deception involved
Having understood how reputation works, it is now time for the lottery. Let us see what can be drawn this time!
Zhang Ye suddenly turned over, covering his head with the blanket, and exclaimed, "I am asleep!"
[Misfortune Sticker]: Effective upon application, brings misfortune, duration of five minutes
Only the mature voice of Rao Aimin floated over, "Kid, are you asleep?"
Upon opening it, he discovered that his reputation had actually increased. After spending 100,000 on the lottery yesterday, he had 99,983 reputation points left, but now it had risen to 99,999. It was clear without asking that this was definitely related to the interview. He had performed so well and even brought up Gorky's most famous work, "The Sea Gull." Adding some reputation was not excessive. Now, he only needed one more point of reputation to continue participating in the lottery. Reputation—logically speaking, this is a rather vague concept, and from a gaming perspective, it is also a nebulous term. Since he had performed so well and even referenced Gorky's most famous work, adding some reputation was not excessive. Now, he only needed one more point of reputation to continue participating in the lottery. Reputation—logically speaking, this is a rather vague concept, and from a gaming perspective, it is also a nebulous term. Well, since he still hadn't figured out how reputation actually increases, he might as well do some housework for the landlady and see if he could gain reputation from that. Just one more point would be enough to continue the lottery!
"Are you done washing?" Rao Aimin glanced at the clothes hanging on the balcony, unusually refraining from her sharp tongue, and said with satisfaction, "Hmm, not bad, right? Alright, stay for lunch." Putting down the ancient book "Shan Hai Jing" in her hands, she went to the kitchen to prepare food. The existence of "Shan Hai Jing" had not been altered by the game; while this world had its changes, some things remained the same. Zhang Ye would need to gradually understand and adapt to the detailed circumstances.
You could say that her words are quite venomous
The door was open, and Zhang Ye walked straight in, "Landlady, I have arrived"
After going to the bathroom, Zhang Ye sighed and sat down on a stool. He put everything that could be washed in the washing machine into it, while the faded items or those that could not be machine-washed had to be soaked in detergent and hand-washed, one after another. Zhang Ye was busy all morning. However, by the end of the washing, he broke into a sweat. In the pile of dirty clothes in the basket, the items at the very bottom turned out to be several pairs of flesh-colored stockings and two sets of underwear. One set was a flesh-colored underwear without lace, while the other was a coffee-colored thong with engraved patterns, and there was no bra, just a single piece. However, by the end of the washing, he broke into a sweat. In the pile of dirty clothes in the basket, the items at the very bottom turned out to be several pairs of flesh-colored stockings and two sets of underwear. One set was a flesh-colored underwear without lace, while the other was a coffee-colored thong with engraved patterns, and there was no bra, just a single piece.
Good morning, around 7 o'clock
Zhang Ye struggled with his thoughts for a long time before reluctantly placing the stockings into the soapy water. After gently washing them, he grabbed Sister Rao's underwear, which was made of very soft fabric, and he could clearly see some white stains on the lining. After scratching his head, Zhang Ye still gritted his teeth and washed it for her. There was no other choice; owing debts means having no rights. However, while washing, Zhang Ye felt a bit restless. He had not even been in a relationship in over twenty years, let alone encountered such a situation. Zhang Ye felt his nose getting a bit warm; this was truly the first time he had come into contact with a woman's intimate clothing, albeit dirty.
The explanation of the game ring regarding reputation is as follows: The increase in reputation is related to factors such as a player's visibility, exposure, achievements, respect, trust, and fame. In other words, as long as someone trusts, admires, or recognizes a person, that person's reputation will increase by one. Moreover, each individual's reputation can be accumulated and repeated. Why is this judgment made? It can be observed from the previous interview, where there were a total of eight interviewers, yet Zhang Ye's reputation changed from 99983 to 99999, an increase of sixteen in reputation. This means that after Zhang Ye delivered a one-thousand-word speech without notes, each person contributed eight points to his reputation. Furthermore, after Zhang Ye recited "The Sea Swallow," the eight individuals again contributed eight points to his reputation, and the numbers align perfectly.
Upon opening the box, a dazzling orb of light emerged
Zhang Ye rolled up his sleeves and said, "Alright, wherever you say needs cleaning, I will take care of the household chores for you today"
Treasure chest (small) dropped
Zhang Ye yawned and said, "What did you say?"
Alright, alright, let's go do the laundry
The lottery interface appeared, and Zhang Ye deliberately breathed into his palm, rubbed his hands together, and then clicked the button to spin the wheel!
Zhang Ye was very happy. After eating instant noodles for too many days, he could finally have a proper hot meal. He sat down on a chair to rest, took a few breaths, and casually opened the game interface, discovering that his reputation had indeed increased by one, now reaching a total of 100,000 points
Rao Aimin is a person who cannot keep her mouth shut; whenever she has a moment, she will scold Zhang Ye a few times, saying, "What are you doing? Let me tell you, don't try to fool me!"
Rao Aimin, with her voluptuous figure, sat by the bed with a smile and said, "You have also been accepted by the broadcasting station; you should report there tomorrow. Isn't it time to pay back the rent you owe your sister?" As she spoke, she magically produced a calculator from somewhere and tapped a few buttons, saying, "The internet fee for this month is also due, and you need to add an extra eighty."
Zhang Ye: "... ..."
Suddenly, a loud voice echoed in the corridor, "Xiao Zhang!"
Rao Aimin commanded, "Stop the nonsense and get to work!"
Zhang Ye completed the task and is suffering from severe back pain and fatigue
Zhang Ye played the fool, saying: "I just want to sleep a little longer"
The small room has no living room; the bed is right at the entrance.
The pointer spins within the dial
"I will give you half an hour! I will be waiting for you at home at 8 o'clock!" Rao Aimin left with a sullen expression
Zhang Ye touched his nose and turned over, "I am awake, are you looking for me?"
Is this also my responsibility to wash
Sigh, let's get to work. Zhang Ye busily started sweeping and mopping the floor
Zhang Ye is eagerly anticipating the creation of an item that would allow him to transform into a superhero, worshipped by the entire world, which would be such a happiness. However, upon reflection, it seems unrealistic. Some people were bitten by spiders, allowing toxins to enter their bodies, thus becoming Spider-Man; others had metal shards embedded in their bodies, becoming Iron Man; and some have spent years in the company of bats, becoming Batman. ... Hmm, if all of these have scientific basis, Zhang Ye feels ...! But thinking about it again, it seems unrealistic. Some people were bitten by spiders, allowing toxins to enter their bodies, thus becoming Spider-Man; others had metal shards embedded in their bodies, becoming Iron Man; and some have spent years in the company of bats, becoming Batman. ... Hmm, if all of these have scientific basis, Zhang Ye feels ...! ... In fact, the possibility of becoming Instant Noodle Man seems even greater!
"Hey, you little brat!" Rao Aimin, finally realizing the situation, swung her arm and slapped Zhang Ye's leg, which was wrapped in a blanket. "Looking for a beating, huh? Get up! Don't pretend to be dead! Hurry up and get out of bed! If you can't pay the rent, then you can clean and do housework for me! Pay off your debts little by little!"