Listening to the movement outside the door, it was quiet and still. Standing up to survey the familiar capsule apartment, I had spent countless seasons in such a room, often waking up from dreams. Despite its messiness, this place exuded a sense of human warmth. The narrow room was crammed with facilities, utilizing every available space, creating a cozy yet crowded atmosphere.

Curious, she explored the room, opening cabinets and grimacing at the musty smell. She couldn't help but wonder why men never bothered to make their clothes smell nice. The cabinets were stuffed with cotton wool, and as she picked up some of the fallen clothes, she found the mildew smell to be faint. Lazy and cheap, she wondered if these clothes would be comfortable to wear.

The sound of slippers outside prompted her to quickly put the clothes back in place and lay back in bed. Barrett Walk placed the basin and toothbrush and complained about her taking up the entire bed.

"Move over a bit!" Barrett Walk contemplated whether they should sleep separately like in past lives, but it wasn't the time for that. He pushed her into the bed and lay down, feeling too tired to argue.

In that moment, she felt trapped. If she were to lash out, she wouldn't have enough room to move. Being pressed against the bed by Barrett Walk, she struggled to breathe and managed to free herself from his grasp. Despite the absence of snoring, the faint breaths in her ear made her feel as if she were being pricked by countless tiny ants. She gave him a forceful push, making him fall off the narrow bed.

"From now on, whoever marries you will have to suffer!" she whispered softly, while her heart raced. Although she didn't harbor ill feelings towards Barrett Walk, there was a tempting reward for taking his life. She didn't know who wanted him dead, but she was sure the person behind the high-priced bounty was not to be taken lightly.

"I really want to spare you, but the reward is too tempting!" Her beautiful face revealed a hint of sadness as she looked at Barrett Walk lying on the ground. It was the first time she had felt compassion towards a man. Recalling her numerous missions, she remembered how the men she encountered were like wolves, eager to devour her. She decided to end it quickly for him.

She wore a resolute expression as she extended her slender, jade-like fingers together like a blade, her meticulously groomed nails reflecting a metallic sheen. She made a ruthless slash towards Barrett Walk's neck. Suddenly, Barrett Walk rolled over and grabbed her leg, muttering in his sleep about how delicious elephant legs were. He bit her leg fiercely, and the pain felt all too familiar to her. She could taste it almost every day, but the familiar feeling made her eyes glow with fierceness. The knife-like hand pulled away and grabbed Barrett Walker's head.

Suddenly, there was a knocking on the door. Alert and skilled in the art of assassination, she immediately shook off Barrett Walk's embrace like a nimble cat, leaping through the only remaining window. As she pressed against the narrow rain eaves, she remained undetected.

"Barrett Walk, open the door! It's Andi Brook. Are you asleep?" The knocking continued for a long time, and Barrett Walk finally woke up. He felt sore and tired from his nap and sleepily opened the door.

"Clair asked me to check on you and give you your monthly salary," Andi Brook said, looking around the empty room with surprise.

"Salary? Didn't she say she had deducted it all? I haven't even worked this past month! How can there still be a salary?" Barrett Walk's spirits lifted upon hearing about the salary. The thought of the generous Clair made him feel grateful.

"Haha! I don't know about that. Clair said you're her employee and she wouldn't want you to embarrass her. She told me to remind you not to be too shabby. I've passed on the message, and now I'm off to sleep. Be careful, it's windy lately!" Andi Brook handed Barrett Walk a bulging yellow envelope and gave him a meaningful look.

"Alright, I got it. I'll make sure to close the windows!" Barrett Walk replied.

Upon hearing about closing the windows, she recoiled against the window frame, avoiding detection. She muttered curses under her breath, knowing that she couldn't reveal her identity by taking out both of them.

Barrett Walk opened the envelope and nearly exploded with anger. It was filled with coins, and he counted a total of 21 yuan. "Heavens and earth! That damned Clair!" He shook the envelope and confirmed that there was no extra money left. However, he noticed a note inside: "When you go out tonight, take the right turn at the corner. There's a new street vendor, and you can buy a cotton shirt for 19 yuan. Don't embarrass me, and the 310 bus will be right there. I've thought it all out, and it's just enough for a round trip!"

Angry and frustrated, Barrett Walk threw the money on the table and lay down, feeling a sudden unease. He looked around, but there was no one to be seen. He scratched his head, wondering if he had really encountered a female ghost or if she had already left. Glancing outside, he saw that it was already past seven. He closed the window, observing the quiet and deserted street, typical of the poor district. "She must have left. I should get some sleep and not dwell on it."

Outside the window, she listened to Barrett Walk's mumblings and felt the urge to scream. He had actually closed the window. Standing seven stories above the ground, she released her grip and landed as light as a cat. She looked at the window and chuckled softly. The 310 bus wouldn't let him escape her grasp.

After a bustling day, the city gradually cooled down. Barrett Walk had already cleaned up and was ready to go, glancing at the money on the table. He gritted his teeth and stuffed it into his wallet, knowing that a wealthy client was waiting for him.

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Wearing a pair of tight black jeans, a white striped shirt, and black and white casual shoes, he looked neat and fresh. Although it wasn't a top-brand suit, the simple and timeless outfit accentuated his perfect physique, making him look like a fashionable young man. It was the best outfit he had.

As he stepped outside, he hesitated at the fork in the road. In the end, he chose the shorter route, opting for the more expensive air-conditioned bus. He felt a pang of regret as he paid the extra fare, but the bus was less crowded. As he made his way to the back, he noticed a few pretty girls on the bus. He spotted a petite and lovely girl in the second to last row, and without hesitation, he boldly sat down next to her.

The young girl appeared to be about 15 or 16 years old, with a delicate and charming appearance. When Barrett Walk sat next to her, her face became even more rosy and embarrassed. She couldn't help but wonder why this strange man insisted on sitting next to her.

"Hey! the strange uncle, why are you sitting next to my sister? There are plenty of other seats in the back! Go sit somewhere else!" Suddenly, a peculiarly dressed woman in the front row leaned over and glared at Barrett Walk.

Barrett Walk looked at the woman with black hair dyed golden, styled into small braids, and wearing a large-brimmed cap that almost covered half of her face, revealing a delicate chin. Despite her appearance, her words immediately drew attention from everyone in the train car, leaving Barrett Walk feeling awkward and wanting to disappear.

As Barrett Walk's face turned red and he noticed the girl next to him was even redder, he quickly moved to the last row next to the window. Throughout the journey, the discussions in the front row sounded like the cacophony of hundreds of ducks. When Barrett Walk reached his destination, he almost ran away as if escaping. Surprisingly, the two young girls also got off at the same place.

"Barrett Walk, this place is splendid!" Barrett Walk gazed at the vast bamboo forest, neat and lush, under the dim sky, breathing in the refreshing scent of bamboo. The restaurant deep in the bamboo forest exuded elegance, providing a rare and reasonably priced setting.

"Ha! Barrett Walk, you've finally arrived. You're such a busy man!" "Barrett Walk, it's been a few days, and I didn't expect you to become even more handsome!" Barrett Walk could see some familiar faces standing on the asphalt road to welcome him. While he was acquainted with these people, he could only exchange a few polite words. He was still the same ordinary person.

"Hey! I didn't expect you, the strange uncle, to also come here, hmph!" The two young girls saw Barrett Walk and the others greeting each other, and the older sister couldn't help but snort a few times in amusement.

"Wow! Beautiful lady!" "A first-rate little beauty." "Little sister, where are you from? Did you get lost?" "Beauty, are you here to attend the gathering? Although we have some exchange activities with other classes and schools, we didn't invite freshmen and sophomores!" Observing the appearance of the two young girls, many couldn't help but feel excited. After years of loneliness, tonight promised countless young men and women entering the realm of adulthood.

"Get lost! Hmph! Do you think you look better than us? Get lost, don't block my way, there are handsome guys waiting for me!" The girl with the cap spat out her gum and disdainfully spoke.

Buzzing sounds filled the air as a yellow Ferrari suddenly sped by, causing Barrett Walk to quickly move aside. As the Ferraris screeched to a halt, leaving long marks on the ground, everyone was left stunned. For a high school student who had never experienced driving, Ferraris seemed too extravagant to even aspire to.

The car window rolled down, revealing the annoying faces of Philip and Phil Jones. Philip said, "Didn't I ask the manager to send two hostesses? Why are you two here? Go inside and sit down! You should remember that we are guests and shouldn't lose face!"

"Hmph! Only you are a guest!" The girl with the cap took off her sunglasses and revealed a pure and pretty face. She disdainfully looked at the beautiful woman sitting next to Philip and spat out a comment, causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Phil Jones's companion frowned slightly. It seemed that the saying "poverty breeds villainy" was true. No one had any manners, which only accentuated her nobility. After checking her makeup in a small mirror, she left her seat, her stunning figure making everyone drool. Straightening her golden hair, she said, "Which wild child is this? So uncivilized."

"Hey! I thought you were a man? As a man, you should stand up for us women! Didn't you see that I was being bullied?" The girl suddenly stepped forward, grabbed Barrett Walk's hand, and put her hat and glasses on him, making a shooting gesture toward the elegantly dressed woman. Despite her innocent face, she was clearly a rascal.

Barrett Walk had intended to act refined, but the girl was too wild. Not only did she use him as a prop, but she also pinched his waist. He glanced at her sister and then turned to Phil Jones, saying, "Are you looking to regain some confidence in this aspect after losing to me in the exam? Don't forget about our treaty as war gods!"

"War god treaty?" The tall, blonde woman's eyes widened in shock. If this were true, then Phil Jones and Philip would be Barrett Walk's slaves, and she would be his property. What surprised her even more was that to fulfill the war god treaty, they needed advanced warriors. A young advanced warrior had a promising future, and being his slave didn't seem too bad. Abandoning her noble demeanor, she looked at Barrett Walk with a hint of flattery.

Philip and Phil Jones had unwittingly given Barrett Walk leverage, making it impossible for them to turn the situation around. After the blonde woman entered the car and drove into the bamboo forest, she no longer exuded her previous haughtiness.

After the two cousins had ruined the atmosphere, everyone hesitated to enter. However, the two sisters didn't care and loudly insisted on going in to eat. It was not the quiet sister causing the commotion, but the older sister. It was unclear why the two sisters had come, but the increasing number of beautiful women arriving made the hosts ecstatic. However, seeing the various luxury cars arrive, the poor attendees could no longer remain happy. Tonight was destined to be a restless and sleepless night.

"Pete, who did you invite for the gathering? Which school did you contact? Why are there so many wealthy people?" They couldn't remain calm as they watched more luxury cars arrive.

"I don't know! It seems like it was Philip who arranged it." This gathering was truly unprecedented. With so many luxury cars, they could have hosted a car show, and the women in the cars could have been models. This left the poor attendees feeling helpless. They had initially been grateful when they heard about the discounted student rates for the gathering in the bamboo forest. It seemed there was a conspiracy behind it all, and they all looked towards Barrett Walk.

If Barrett Walk couldn't see the problem, then he might as well crash into a wall and die. Unexpectedly, Philip and Phil Jones had chosen to use ostentatious behavior to target him. As he observed the people in the luxurious cars, Barrett Walk guessed that they were probably students from the prestigious Jazz High School.