1994: I Became a Literary Master in America

Chapter 120 Theron is Sick

Chapter 122 Theron is Sick (5/5)

Buying a house is a big deal!

Whether in China or the United States.

Not to mention that taking out millions of dollars would be a serious consideration for any family.

Overall, Xu Shengjie likes this loft apartment.

The roof is high, bright, and airy, so it doesn't feel cramped.

He liked this kind of Big House in his past life, and he still does in this one.

As for the idea that it's too spacious and a waste for one person to live there?

It wouldn't be a waste to bring a girl over. If that doesn't work, we could also get a cat or dog; that would actually make it quite lively.

In his past life, he raised two cats.

Before getting a cat, I raised a dog for ten years!

Later the dog got lost; I don't know if it went seeking freedom, or—

This house is big enough—not to mention, it has a large terrace of nearly 400 square meters.

Just think about it!

Dinner was at a restaurant on Leonard Street.

Xu Shengjie treated everyone to this meal.

Real estate agent Sarah didn't attend; after all, it wasn't that important.

Sarah Jessica recommends houses on Franklin Street, saying it's more lively, more convenient, and has better transportation.

Susanna thought the houses on White Street were nice—cozy, quiet, and safe.

Pao and Lily strongly recommend the penthouse on Greenwich Avenue because: it's big enough!

They can scatter flowers.

Of course, Susanna ignored the opinions of these two people.

After dinner, Susanna first took Sarah home.

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Then he had Pao drive, and Lily sat in the Chevrolet sedan, while she sat in Xu Shengjie's King.

"You figured it out?"

"What?" Xu Shengjie drove his car, following behind Pao.

"Sarah!"

"Pfft—"

"I knew it."

"James probably doesn't know about this."

"How could I possibly let him know?"

"Then they—"

"It's nothing, Sarah is just grateful. The reason I did this was because I was worried James might make a mistake. You know, it's not easy for a Chinese-American to get to the position of precinct chief. There are a lot of opinions about him in the police square, and even the slightest mistake could cause him trouble. Of course, it also puts my mind at ease, you know."

"I understand!"

"Don't tattle."

"good!"

"Otherwise, I'll tell Lily that you were the one who snitched on her."

"Um, Susan, we're in cahoots."

Susanna giggled. "Yes, we're on the same side—"

By the way, which one have you got your eye on?

"Yes, that single-level house on Greenwich Street."

"I knew it, your eyes were shining back then. I won't interfere with which house you want to buy. It's your money, and you'll be living there yourself. Just make sure you're comfortable. If you don't have enough money, I can lend you some."

"We have enough money! We have enough money!"

"You've got your eye on Tribeca Grill, haven't you?"

"Um!"

"That's good. If you had known De Niro before, Richard Gere wouldn't have been so reckless, and Jon wouldn't have had so many thoughts. Many people say that Americans are cold-hearted, and that's true. But in reality, everyone values ​​building connections. The key is whether you can bring benefits—I don't think De Niro would refuse."

"I think so too."

"Alright, it's good that you have your own ideas."

There's no need to rush to contact Sarah. I'll talk to her again, and maybe we can get a better price.

As for the renovation team, forget about the designer. Their designers are dry and uninspired; their designs are mostly mass-produced and lack any creativity. I'll get in touch with KevinWsz for you later; you know Kevin Watts, right?

"Oh, I'm not sure."

"He is a Hall of Famer, a former painter who later transitioned into interior design."

His style, leaning towards art and industrial, is very inspired and suits that single-level apartment on Greenwich Street perfectly.

He and I were classmates in college, so I'll ask him for a discount.

Moreover, you can also customize any furniture you need through him, which will be much cheaper than what's available on the market.

Xu Shengjie turned his head and glanced at Susanna.

"Thank you, Susan."

"Don't mention it, you've actually helped us a lot too."

"what?"

"That little devil!" Susanna took out a cigarette case from her handbag, took out a Green Mole cigarette and lit it.

"If you hadn't reminded James, he might have really fallen into the trap."

After he exiled Hayashi to the 75th inning, the guys in the 5th inning became much more obedient. After Yamamoto came, he was all alone, basically sidelined by James.

"Susan, let me remind James, if you don't kill the snake, you'll get bitten."

"What do you mean?"

"James needs to be even tougher. Don't talk about morality, and don't even think about stopping halfway."

Just tell him this, and he should understand. It's not easy for Chinese Americans to survive in America because they judge others by their own standards.

Susan turned her head and looked at Xu Shengjie.

The streetlights shone into the car, their light flickering, obscuring the lines of his profile in shadow, sometimes visible, sometimes hidden.

Susan thought he really didn't seem like a 19-year-old boy!

"So, this is Chinese wisdom?"

"No, these are the survival rules I learned in Chinatown."

Susanna smiled and nodded.

"I will pass that on to James."

On Sunday, Xu Shengjie went to Mott Street to visit Ghost Uncle's funeral supplies shop.

"What do you need this thing for?"

When Gui Bo heard that Xu Shengjie wanted to dress up as the Black and White Impermanence, he was very surprised.

"Tomorrow is Halloween, the Westerners' ghost festival. I'm going to give them a shock from Chinese ghost culture."

Look at their costumes, all the same, not fun at all.

"These foreigners—I can't understand their thought process."

"Ghost Festival is such a solemn day, why are they out having a blast? It's ridiculous."

Uncle Gui was rather traditional, with a disdainful look on his face.

However, he did not stop him, but instead gave Xu Shengjie a high-end custom-made set.

"By the way, I heard you're in trouble?"

"what?"

"It should be AhPoo from the Flying Dragon Gang. Be careful, that guy is crazy and doesn't follow the rules."

"he?"

"It must be him. Little Jimmy mentioned it to me when he passed by yesterday."

I made some inquiries, and it should be him. I reckon he saw you were up, and since you left the Ghost Shadow Gang, he got the wrong idea.

If you can't handle it, should I go and say something for you?

Xu Shengjie thought for a moment and then shook his head.

"Forget it, even if you tell him, Uncle Gui, he can simply deny that it happened."

Since he's not from the On Leong Tong, it's best not to mess with him. I'll be doing post-production now, spending most of my time in the editing room, so I won't have much contact with them. After a while, I'll move to a different place, away from the Flying Dragon Gang's territory.

But on Kenny's side—"

"You don't need to worry about Kenny."

I'm still alive, and Dennis is still alive too!

Although he's no longer involved in gang affairs, he won't just stand by and watch Kenny suffer. Don't worry, Dennis may seem to have retired from the underworld, but he's made connections with the Gambino family and controls more resources than before—AhPoo might cause a few minor incidents, but if he dares to cross the line, Dennis will make him disappear without a trace.

You, on the other hand, should be more careful about your safety.

"I will!"

Xu Shengjie left Mott Street and returned to his residence.

Ah Poo?

He didn't really take it to heart.

Three months ago, he might have been a little worried.

But now—

He's not some penniless Chinatown kid, he's now a famous writer, director, and a prodigy named Jeffrey.

If Shit Bro really wanted to lay a hand on him, the consequences would be severe.

The reason he refused Uncle Gui's offer was because Brother Shi had only sent someone to inquire about his situation and hadn't actually taken any action yet. If Uncle Gui came forward now, he could easily deny the matter, which might instead provoke him and cause him to take action against Xu Shengjie prematurely.

Gui Bo also said that he's crazy!

After that, Xu Shengjie spent most of his time away from East Broadway.

Editing, post-production, music composition —

If we take it down, it will take at least one or two months.

Yes, we need to buy a house as soon as possible and renovate it as soon as possible.

Xu Shengjie had already made up his mind: it was that big apartment on Greenwich Street!

Monday is Halloween.

As agreed by Xu Shengjie and Huang Pao, they planned to spend Halloween together.

However, a phone call forced him to change his plans.

"Sally is in the hospital?"

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He received a call from Harris early Monday morning.

"Yes, she suddenly developed a high fever yesterday, and her mother took her to the hospital overnight."

I'm not in New York right now. Her mother called to ask me for money—I figured you must be even more anxious than I am.

Which hospital?

Hermann Memorial Hospital, Emergency Observation Ward.

"I understand, I'll be right there."

Xu Shengjie hung up the phone before Harris could finish speaking.

He went to the door to get the car keys, but after thinking about it, he decided to get the motorcycle keys instead.

At this time of day, traffic must be terrible outside. Driving is not as convenient as riding a motorcycle, and you can also navigate the side streets by motorcycle.

He grabbed his keys, dashed out of the room like the wind, and headed straight for the parking lot.

Why did you suddenly get sick?