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Although she couldnât expose her Great Auntâs identity to keep her from being noticed, Cherry was not one to be intimidated. She replied, âGrandma, I thought your son was the boss of NTT. So he works for someone else too.â
Everyone works for someone else, so why does she look down on them?
The old woman was instantly enraged. âWhat do you know, thereâs a difference between working for someone else and working part-time! NTT is the most important company in Switzerland in recent years, everyone who works in high positions there can get an annual salary of one million dollars! Your father has worked hard every month, but does he have ten thousand dollars? Rent here is not cheap. In my opinion, you should live on the street! How many months can you stand to pay rent here? You are preventing others from renting a house here. Youâre a dog in the manger.â
Cherry was about to say something when a plump, middle-aged woman came running up. When she heard the old womanâs voice, she immediately put her hands on her hips and scolded her, âHey, whatâs wrong with you? You promised to live peacefully together in my house, how can you bully the new tenant?â.
When Mrs. Long saw the plump woman, she pursed her lips. âMaâam, you have to understand the situation. Who bullied them? Donât make irresponsible comments. Iâm just telling them the rules of living here. Besides, who knows where this woman comes from? Everyone who lives here has a clean record.â
The plump landlady responded angrily, âYouâre renting my house. What rules are you talking about? If you donât want to stay, thatâs fine. Canât you just leave? There are a lot of people lining up to rent my house. Besides, sheâs not just anyone, sheâs a foreign student from Staav University!â
âAll right, all right, Iâll stop talking about it, okay!â After Mrs. Long said this, she looked at Nora again before turning away. Even though she was far away, she was still scolding her in a low voice. âDonât you only have a few stinking houses? What are you bragging about? My son works at NTT! Sooner or later heâll be able to afford a house like this.â
After Mrs. Long walked away cursing, the landlady finally looked at Nora. âMiss Smith, isnât it? Come, there are some things you should take note of in the house. Iâll show them to you.â
With that, she opened the door but did not go in first. Instead, he waited respectfully at the door.
After Nora ushered the three children in, the landlady closed the door and went inside. The next moment, the arrogance on her face disappeared and was replaced by kindness. âMiss Smith, youâre back! Oh, let me see Cherry, has she gained weight?â
Cherry smiled, too, and said, âCindy!â
Cindy was the friend Nora had made when she was overseas. At that time, she and her husband were homeless. It was Nora who took her in and asked her to stay here to collect rent.
Thatâs right. This row of houses belonged to her. When she had bought and rented them back then, the price was not high. It was just to give a resting place to Americans coming to Switzerland.
It was just that⦠Cherry said, âCindy, why did such a mean lady rent Momâs house?â.
Cindy smiled bitterly and said, âThat old lady seemed too pitiful back then, so I let her rent the house. Now her son is making money and wants to bring his sister to live with her, so she asked me to rent this house youâre staying in. However, Miss Nora asked me to reserve it for her, so I did not rent it. I told her that someone had already reserved the house. She didnât dare offend me, so she took her anger out on you.â
Cherry was stunned. âWhy does he have to rent this house?â
Cindy said, âWho doesnât want to rent our house? Itâs cheap and the house is good. Miss Nora has no intention of making money from this rent, So many people want to stay here now! Besides, she has gotten her sister to rent a house nearby. Donât worry, her lease will expire next month. When the time comes, I wonât rent it to her again no matter what. A person with such a personality has no right to receive Miss Noraâs care! Besides, isnât her son rich? Let him go rent an expensive house! He really only knows how to take advantage of others.â
With that, she left Cherry and looked at Pete. âThis is Pete, isnât it? I heard from Miss Nora that she finally found you, I havenât seen you before! Your little body is stronger than Cherryâs.â
Cindy petted Pete tightly before turning to Xander with a smile. âThis little guy must be Xander, am I right?â
Xander: ââ¦â
Now he was as smart as a 14 year old. He felt so childish when she spoke to him in such a persuasive tone.
The corners of his mouth twitched. He grabbed Cherry and Pete. âLetâs go up and take a look!â
âOkie-Dokie!â
Cherry and Pete werenât planning to go to the garden-these three months would be considered a vacation!
The three children went up together. Only Nora and Cindy stayed downstairs.
Cindy said, âMiss Nora, go to Staav University tomorrow without any worries. I will help you take care of the three children.â
Nora nodded.
Then she gave Cindy some instructions about Cherry, Pete and Xanderâs hobbies as well as their favorite foods.
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The next day, at the entrance of Staav University.
Nora took out her student ID card. After handing it to the guard, she entered the school.
She came here as an exchange student from the New York University School of Medicine. Every December, exchange students came here to study.
As a professor at NYU School of Medicine, creating a false identity and getting a place was a piece of cake.
She had to apply first and then take the opportunity to go to the library to look for files.
After entering the university, Nora was drawn to everything in front of her.
Staav University was truly one of the best international universities. The atmosphere inside was especially beautiful. As she was admiring it, a voice was suddenly heard from behind. âOh, my goodness! Kelvin has really come to our university for a photo shoot!â
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