How did Chapter 0003 become half of oneself

On the contrary, one should demonstrate integrity and ambition, so as to leave a sufficiently deep impression in the heart of a young man like Frank, who has few friends

If Li Changheng does not find a job in the next few days, he will not starve for the time being, but let's not even talk about the quality of life; he won't even have money to buy a hamburger and a cola.

Frank Langdon watched Li Changheng leave in a hurry, and suddenly felt that perhaps he had gone too far

Raising his middle finger, Li Changheng cursed in displeasure, but after taking a few steps, he turned back and said, "I am not like you. Although I am poor, I keep my word. I will return the principal of 75 cents and an interest of 5 cents to you in a month"

He, who has not yet experienced hardship, suddenly feels that compared to Li Changheng, who is still underage and already thinking about making money, he seems like a child who has not yet grown up

Moreover, I have been worried all day that Li Changheng would report me and expose his impersonation of a teacher

"Rest assured, Frank, I am not angry with you. After all, your ability to lend me money is the greatest help I could ask for," Li Changheng paused and said to Frank with a serious expression, "Moreover, you are right, 75 cents is enough for me.

"That's right, that's right," Frank said with a somber expression. "As you have guessed, my family is indeed facing some financial difficulties, and I have just moved to this neighborhood. It makes no sense for you to be the only friend returning home so early."

How much interest can one dollar earn? Li Changheng didn't care in his heart, but he put on a displeased expression and muttered, "Are you crazy about making money? You want interest on a dollar?"

I...,” Li Changheng said, scratching his head in frustration, and tentatively asked, “I plan to be an English teacher for those Chinese immigrants who have just arrived. Surely, this doesn’t count as taking someone else's job, does it?

A day has passed, and he has accomplished nothing. Although he was forced to borrow 75 cents, Li Changheng's earlier words made it difficult for Frank to think in the direction of being extorted.

This morning I mentioned to you that my deceased adoptive parents were Chinese, therefore I can speak Chinese. Additionally, I need to earn a living, so I thought about going to Chinatown to see if I could find a job teaching English to Chinese descendants

I see, it seems that the word 'friend' touched Frank. After hesitating for just a few seconds, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a few coins and a one-dollar bill

"What you said," Frank immediately nodded happily, and then secretly glanced at Li Changheng's expression, noticing that a smile had already appeared on his face

Moreover, you do not speak Chinese, so I will first go to Chinatown to familiarize myself with the situation before we discuss it further

In this day and age, not everyone has a job, yet you still want to come to Chinatown to snatch a livelihood; be careful not to get beaten up

Buddy, although we have only known each other for a day, I can be considered a friend who keeps secrets, right

Drip, drip, drip

Damn it, Li Changheng suddenly thought that the situation of Chinese Americans these days is worse than it was decades ago. Instinctively, he is wary of unfamiliar people whose backgrounds are unknown. Even if he needs to hire a teacher, he would seek out a Chinese teacher to instruct him

It would take at least four to five hours to walk to Chinatown, ask around, and then walk back to the welfare home

Li Changheng was taken aback, "Partner with me to earn some pocket money?"

FK, YOU

"Don't even think about it," the leading young man said with a smile. "Even if you are half one of us, wealthy Chinese people would not hire a little brat like you, who has no background, as a tutor. Those who are not wealthy do not need to spend money on a teacher."

Hearing Li Changheng's Mandarin, which is more standard than that of many among them, several young Chinese relaxed and couldn't help but complain

In the future, one will naturally assume a dominant position in the relationship between the two individuals

After being stuck in traffic for about thirty minutes, the car arrived at Duban Street. I got out to ask for directions, and after walking for a while, I saw an archway with a green-tiled roof.

In this day and age, it is not easy for Chinese people to live, which easily leads to the formation of special groups. These underground groups may not pay attention to ordinary individuals entering Chinatown, but they are likely to target someone like Frank, a hollow big shot dressed in private school attire and branded uniforms.

Frank said with a serious smile, "A one-dollar deposit in the bank for a year earns 9 cents, so friends are friends, but why shouldn't I ask for your interest"

A somewhat unfriendly voice inquired in English, "Who are you looking for?"

You just transferred to this school, and on your first day, you went out wandering with me. Your parents will surely think that I am a bad influence on you

Feeling as if he was about to lose a friend he had just met for a day, Frank hurriedly chased after him, whispering beside Li Changheng like a little brother

One cannot help but think that at this moment, in August 1968, it was precisely the most intense period of American protests against the Vietnam War. It is inevitable that the Chinese, who were already treated with special consideration in the United States, would feel anxious.

Just as I was about to walk into the archway, I was stopped by several Chinese individuals dressed in black martial arts uniforms

"OK, OK, I will give you 5 cents a month," Li Changheng extended his hand, placing it in front of Frank, but this guy ultimately only gave him a 50-cent coin and a 25-cent coin

Moreover, upon seeing that none of the people passing by the archway were foreigners, Li Changheng silently cursed and said in fluent Mandarin, "Don't be nervous, my adoptive parents are of Chinese descent, and I am here to look for a job"

Not allowed to enter? Li Changheng was taken aback, suddenly recalling the protest crowds he had seen on the way to the bus, near the park and several streets.

As for the children eager to attend school, we have our own school and teachers

A series of horn sounds echoed, and Frank looked at his mother who was waving at him, reluctantly bidding farewell to Li Changheng.

And I do not intend to extort you, there is no need to borrow more money. When I find a job and receive my first paycheck, I will treat you to Burger King

"Tomorrow then," he thought, not wanting to take her son to Chinatown in front of Frank's mother after just one day of acquaintance. Li Changheng glanced at the blue second-hand sedan parked by the street

The fare to Chinatown should be 25 cents, round trip 50 cents, and I have also set aside 25 cents for you to buy a loaf of bread

I am just joking, Henry. If you need it, I can lend you all the pocket money I have on me

Moreover, even if one were to extort, no one would refuse a one-dollar bill, but would only take two coins instead

As long as one is willing to learn, there are plenty of people around who are willing to converse in English for free. Spending a year or two, engaging in ordinary conversations will be completely manageable.

He, who also wanted to earn some extra money, hesitated for a moment and quietly asked, "Then, can I go with you to Chinatown?"

Then, cautiously looking at Li Changheng, he asked, "When do you plan to pay me back? And remember to give me the interest"

Li Changheng smiled and waved to Frank in the car by the roadside, and after watching the blue car leave, he boarded a bus

In this day and age, both bank deposit and loan interest rates are quite high. According to Li Changheng's recollection, the loan interest rate at this time could reach an annual interest rate of 15 percent

If I miss the dinner at the welfare home, I will have to go hungry for the entire night

Since you are a child raised by Chinese people, you can be considered half one of us, so you may enter

Li Changheng felt a sense of joy in his heart. For him, he was without money, but now there was hope to earn money, and there was no need to rely on the money of a petty character like Monfrank.