Chapter 1406: 1406

Chapter 1406 In Modern Day 4

After borrowing an umbrella from CEO Huang, I decided to immediately leave the company and return to my rented apartment . I plan on testing out my new-found Assassin powers in what’s considered the safest environment .

I live in those old districts that haven’t been spruced up . I spend nearly an hour commuting via public transport . The place is filled with old and shabby houses . It’s completely different from the high-end buildings found in the new city districts . But living here is more convenient . Besides, the rent is quite cheap .

Since I’m clocked off on the dot today, and there wasn’t much of a delay during the journey back and forth, it’s still not yet six o’clock . Even if I settle my dinner near my neighborhood, I’ll arrive home before seven o’clock . It’s in line with the habits of a modern person . Therefore, I didn’t consider settling my dinner near the office . Instead, I rush to the bus stop with my umbrella .

This umbrella is colorful, and it has rabbit ears on it . It really isn’t suitable for a stealthy man like me… I look up and run out the door .

One has to bow when under the umbrella after all .

By now, the storm has gone on for about ten minutes, and the ground is beginning to pond . If it were in the past, I would’ve stepped into a puddle and stained my shoes and pants with dirt and mud . But now, my feet are deft, sharp, accurate, and each step is light—I manage to keep my pants and shoes clean in the rain .

As expected of an assassin… I glance at the bus stop that’s just a few feet away from me . Just as I’m about to cross the non-motor vehicle lane, I suddenly see a man walk past me without an umbrella or raincoat .

His hair is already wet under the heavy rain . His clothes cling to his body as they droop down, water streaming down continuously .

His image is so pathetic, yet his posture remains so relaxed . He isn’t running at all . All he does is keep his hands in his pockets as he strolls forward .

Impressive… Due to the rain and the dark sky, I’m unable to discern his face clearly . I only watch him walk past me .

Perhaps sensing my gaze, the man suddenly takes out a cigarette from his pocket and puts it in his mouth . He mutters softly, “Wimp . ”

“…” I dig my ear with my empty right hand .

Who is he talking about?

Forget it, I won’t argue with a lunatic .

I’m in a good mood today .

I ignore the man, step up to the bus stop platform, and wait for my bus to arrive .

My luck isn’t bad . It takes about a minute before Bus 35 arrives .

Taking out my travel card, I close the umbrella and rush forward .

Hearing the beep, I suddenly feel a little emotional .

If only the travel card can be stored on my phone’s NFC, it would be more convenient… I only need to bring my phone when I’m out . Door locks, the subway, and public buses can all be resolved through my cell phone… If I switch my door lock to a fingerprint one, I don’t even need to bring my keys with me . That’s what I call convenience… As I think about it, I find a seat .

Perhaps due to the heavy rain and that it’s some time after peak hour, there are still quite a few empty seats left on the usually crowded bus .

Unfortunately, the prerequisite for switching to a fingerprint lock is for me to have my own house… My fantasy is defeated by cold reality .

In this international metropolitan city, with my salary, I don’t know when I’ll be able to afford a house if I don’t get help from my parents .

I can’t help but wonder how to use the powers of an Assassin to make money .

Take on assassin missions? No, it’s illegal . Although I’m a real, powerful assassin now, I can’t beat bullets . Besides, I don’t know where to take on such missions either…

It’s against the law to break into houses and steal . Besides, other people don’t have their money dropping from trees, unless I can lock onto a corrupt official…

I have agile footwork, nimble limbs, and eagle-like vision . How do I earn money with these?

Be a security guard?

But how much can a security guard earn every month?

Or, try dancing? With this kind of control over the body, my dancing will definitely be very impressive . Then, I can do a live broadcast? However, I’m tone-deaf…

As I think through the possibilities, I suddenly feel a little depressed .

It wasn’t easy for a miracle to fall from the sky, yet I can’t use it to improve my life or earn lots of money with it .

It cured my short-sightedness at the very least . It’s a medical miracle that can’t be bought even with millions… I exhale slowly and tell myself not to be too greedy .

At this moment, I suddenly feel a chill .

It’s not from the air-conditioning, but a coldness that pierced through my skin .

I turn my head and look to the side, only to see that there’s no one sitting there .

My instincts tell me that there’s something invisible there .

Hiss, a ghost? I can sense ghosts after becoming an assassin? I first widen my eyes and carefully observe . Then, I retract my gaze and pretend not to notice anything .

If the ghost realizes that I can see it, I’m doomed!

Assassins do not have abilities to deal with ghosts!

My body uncontrollably tenses up . I try to act as if nothing had happened, but I’m helpless .

The chilly feeling grows stronger, as if it’s getting closer and closer to me .

I look straight, but a vision appears in my mind .

A blurry man with a bluish-black face draws nearer and nearer to me . He leans to my ear and blows his breath on my face to test my reaction .

This cold lasts for nearly a minute before it gradually weakens .

Before long, the bus stops and the two doors open at the same time .

The cold and terrifying aura disappears .

The ghost reached its stop? Even ghosts use buses to travel? Amazing… I relax and have a better understanding of the changes in my body .

I’m not surprised that there are ghosts because I have become an Assassin . Everything is possible .

The bus stops along the way and I arrived at Ankang North Road 50 minutes later .

My rental apartment is nearby .

Since the storm has stopped, I don’t use the umbrella . I get off the bus and go straight for the place I had planned on eating while on the bus .

“Yuzhou Stir-fry . ”

There are many old shops in this old district that serve delicious food at cheap prices . This is one of them . If it weren’t for the rain earlier, many tables would be set up outside .

Inside the store, I casually glance around .

“Eh…” I smile as I walk to a table and sit opposite a young man .

He ordered only a bowl of Yuxiang shredded pork and white rice . He’s looking at his phone while eating with full focus .

“Not on a date?” I rap the table, startling the guy opposite me .

He’s my childhood friend, Peng Deng . Recently, he’s also been working in this international metropolitan city . As I helped him find a place to live, we ended up living very close to each other . It’s all in the same neighborhood .

“How can I have a date when the weather is so bad?” Peng Deng looks up at me .

He doesn’t put down his phone and asks, “Want to play some ranked matches tonight?”

“I’m not free . ” I have no intention of playing games right now . I just want to try the “Leap of Faith . ”

Peng Deng studies me intently for a few seconds .

“You have a girlfriend?”

“I hope so too . ” I turn my head to the boss . “One stir-fried sliced beef, one tomato fried egg soup, and a bottle of Coke . ”

When something good befalls one, celebrations are in order .

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