Chapter 477 - 315: Dating Would Only Distract Me From Making Money (2)
This amount of money in Phantom Star City is just a drop in the bucket!
It’s barely enough to buy a cup of coffee!
However...
He didn’t come here for money in the first place.
So he agreed offhandedly.
But when he turned his head, he caught a glimpse of Audrey looking very serious.
Audrey was counting on her fingers, looking forward as she said:
"Ten gold coins a day, that’s three hundred a month! Save it up slowly, and we’ll definitely have a good life in the future!"
"The key is that this job is stable, then you can settle down here!"
Lin Lang looked at Audrey’s open and sincere expression, the sunlight outlining her distinct features, and that earnest vibe stirred something in his heart.
He slightly raised the corners of his mouth and replied with a nod:
"Yeah, everything will get better!"
...
Thus!
Lin Lang became the sheriff of this slum!
He stood tall, walked steadily, his sharp eyes scanning everything around, guarding the peace of this area!
But actually!
The daily work content...
Was stopping children from fighting;
Or helping kids find toys!
Either helping owners retrieve lost items;
Or mediating family conflicts for couples on the verge of divorce...
...
However!
Love the work you do!
As time passed, Lin Lang’s excellent performance not only won the love of the children but also made the adults see him in a new light.
The adults slowly became familiar with this warm-hearted young man, and every time they saw Lin Lang patrolling by, they would greet him enthusiastically:
"Sheriff, thank you for your hard work today!"
Lin Lang always replied with a smile:
"It’s no trouble."
...
After a busy day.
Lin Lang hurried back to Audrey’s little shack.
Audrey was already waiting at the door, holding tools borrowed from a neighbor:
"Lin Lang, today let’s reinforce the bed legs."
Audrey said while gesturing.
No choice —
Yesterday, while sleeping, Lin Lang accidentally broke the small bed.
...
The two worked together, with Lin Lang nailing and Audrey holding the wooden boards!
With each nail hit, she excitedly shouted "Go for it."
Finally!
The small bed was fixed.
Seeing there were quite a few boards left.
Lin Lang suggested:
"Since we have enough materials, why not make another bed? Then you can sleep here too, no need to stay at Aunt Maria’s anymore."
Audrey thought about it, with so many kids at Maria’s house, it indeed wasn’t convenient to sleep at night.
So she agreed.
Thus, Lin Lang placed another small bed in this cramped room!
Carefully using a piece of floral fabric as a curtain, they divided their own little spaces.
Audrey stood by the bed, cheeks as red as ripe apples, eyes darting nervously, hands tightly gripping her clothes, fingers slightly pale.
She stole a glance at Lin Lang, finding him casually tidying the bed, her throat tightening with nerves.
Lin Lang noticed Audrey’s unusualness, deliberately slowed his actions, and softly said:
"Audrey, the pattern on this curtain I picked looks nice, right? Now we each have our own territory."
Audrey lowered her head and softly responded:
"Mm, looks nice."
Her voice as tiny as a mosquito’s buzz.
Lin Lang picked up a small toy, given to him by a child during patrol.
"Here, take this with you to sleep."
Audrey glanced at the toy, the corners of her mouth slightly curling into a smile.
"Don’t just stand there, you’ve been busy all day, get some rest."
Lin Lang said, boldly walking to his bed, lying down, and stretching contentedly.
Audrey took a deep breath, like a startled little rabbit, carefully sitting on her bed, turning her back to Lin Lang, and slowly lying down.
After lying down, she wrapped herself tightly in her quilt, leaving only her eyes exposed, staring nervously at the curtain.
Her heart was beating wildly as if it might burst from her chest!
She never thought—
That she would one day share a room so closely with a man, even hearing each other’s breathing and heartbeat!
That mix of shyness and a bit of anticipation made her cheeks burn even hotter.
And Lin Lang seemed to sense Audrey’s tension, gently reassuring her:
"Don’t overthink it, just sleep."
Hearing Lin Lang’s gentle voice, Audrey’s mood eased a bit.
She softly "Mm"-ed, silently telling herself to relax.
...
Life in the slum went by day by day.
Audrey and Lin Lang’s lives gradually found a routine.
...
Lin Lang finally waited for payday!
Three hundred shiny gold coins received!
Looking at those gold coins.
Lin Lang felt no excitement!
He even wanted to laugh!
...
But Audrey!
Was almost drooling over those gold coins!
Then!
She put her hands on her hips, earnestly said to Lin Lang:
"Lin Lang, now that you have a job and can support yourself, you should move out and live on your own!"
"But if... you still want to stay here, you’ll have to pay me accommodation fees!"
"One gold coin a day, no reneging!"
Lin Lang found it amusing upon hearing this.
Seeing Audrey’s serious look, he agreed with a laugh:
"Alright, Boss Audrey!"
"Starting today, I’ll pay ’protection fees’ daily."
Room and board, only one gold coin a day!
This boss is quite generous!
"Ok!"
Audrey counted the thirty gold coins she received, smiling happily!
...
The days went by at a leisurely pace.
Lin Lang continued his daily patrols in the slum.