Chapter 25 Find a Free Place to Live
Su Nian sighed softly, and that sigh seemed to carry with it her fatigue and confusion from the journey all the way from the Garbage Planet. She said slowly, "There are too many schools, and I can't make a decision at the moment. I want to take a look and think about it for a few more days before making a decision. After all, this is related to my future, and I can't act rashly." There was a hint of entanglement and caution in her eyes, and her gaze was wandering, as if a fierce ideological struggle was going on in those deep eyes.
"Ms. Su, you don't have any money on you right now, have you ever considered accommodation?" A staff member leaned forward slightly and asked with a concerned look on his face. His eyes were sincere and his tone was gentle, as if he was afraid of putting a little pressure on Su Nian.
She bit her lips, and her pink lips turned slightly pale due to the force, and then she continued, "So I want to ask, is there any place around here where I can stay for free, like a shelter or something like that." Her voice was a little low, with a hint of helplessness and embarrassment.
The staff all showed surprised expressions, their eyes widened instantly, as if they had heard something incredible. One of the staff couldn't help but said, "Ms. Su, in the past, women would choose to go with the rich and live a comfortable life on the spot. You actually want to live in those places? This is really unexpected!" As he spoke, he kept shaking his head, his face full of confusion and confusion.
Another staff member hurriedly said, "Alas, everyone has their own ideas and choices. We should understand Miss Su. Miss Su came out of such a difficult environment as the garbage planet. She must have her own persistence and plans."
He looked at Su Nian with a little more respect and admiration in his eyes, and continued, "Miss Su, there are a few places nearby where you can stay for free. One is the 'House of Hope' on the edge of the city. It is an old building with a slightly old appearance and the paint on the walls is mottled and peeling, as if telling the vicissitudes of time. The room is not big, about ten square meters, and the facilities inside are also relatively simple. There is only a narrow single bed and a shabby wooden cabinet, and the door of the cabinet is not closed tightly. But at least it can shelter you from the wind and rain, so that you have a place to stay."
He paused, took a sip of water, and continued, "There is another place called 'Star Inn'. It is located in a slightly remote corner. The surrounding environment is not very good. There is a noisy factory nearby that makes a constant roar day and night. However, there are some simple daily necessities, such as old but still usable bedding and toiletries. Although the conditions are a bit difficult, it can barely meet the needs of life."
The staff described the conditions of these places in detail, not leaving out any details, as if they wanted Su Nian to clearly outline the appearance of those places in his mind.
Su Nian listened carefully, her brows sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed, thinking silently in her heart. She asked: "How is the safety of these two places? What is the security situation around them?"
The staff member quickly replied: "House of Hope is managed by a dedicated person and the door is locked at night, so it is relatively safe. As for Star Inn, there may be some risks due to its remote location, but as long as you are careful, there will generally not be any major problems."
Su Nian asked again: "How far are these two places from the school? Is the transportation convenient?"
The staff member thought for a moment and said, "House of Hope is a little far from some schools, and you may need to change transportation several times. Star Inn is closer to some schools, but the conditions of those schools may not be particularly good."
"Ms. Su, you can also check the school information directly from our official website, which contains more detailed introductions and pictures. If you need anything later, please feel free to come here to find our staff." A staff member said with a smile, his smile was warm and kind, trying to give Su Nian some encouragement and support.
Su Nian nodded and said, "Okay, thank you. Thank you very much for your patience in answering and introducing things to me." Her eyes were full of gratitude.
After Su Nian left, she followed the staff's instructions and first came to the "House of Hope". This was a somewhat dilapidated building, with the paint on the walls peeling off badly, revealing the gray cement inside, like wounds that could not be healed. The lights in the corridor were dim, and the dim light struggled in the darkness, barely illuminating the way forward. The air was filled with a stale smell, mixed with the smell of dampness and decay.
She walked into the room assigned to her. There was only a small bed in it, and the bedding on the bed seemed a little thin. A shabby cabinet stood in the corner, and the cabinet door was tilted, as if it would fall down at any time. Su Nian sat on the edge of the bed, and the mattress made a "creaking" sound, as if protesting against her weight. She felt a little heavy, looking at this simple room, and a sense of loss surged in her heart.
But she quickly cheered up and told herself secretly: "This is only temporary. As long as I work hard, the future will definitely be better." She turned on the light computer and began to carefully check the information of each school on the official website.
A few days passed, and Su Nian was still running between the free accommodations. Sometimes she was in the "House of Hope" and sometimes in the "Star Inn", carefully comparing the pros and cons of different schools. She read the introduction of each school carefully, not missing any details. She would compare the school's faculty, teaching facilities, and curriculum, and also check the school's graduation rate and employment situation.
Just when she was worried about choosing a school, an accident happened.
One night, when Su Nian was resting at the "Xingchen Inn", she suddenly heard a noise outside. The noise was just a faint whisper at first, but gradually became louder and louder, mixed with angry roars and fierce quarrels. She opened the door carefully and saw a group of people arguing in the yard of the inn. It turned out that some lawless elements wanted to seize this free accommodation and seek benefits for themselves.
Su Nian's heart tightened, and her heartbeat accelerated instantly, as if it was about to jump out of her throat. But she quickly calmed down, knowing that she couldn't just sit there and watch. She mustered up her courage and said loudly, "You can't do this, this is everyone's shelter!" Her voice was crisp and firm, and it sounded particularly loud in this chaotic night.
The criminals turned around and looked at Su Nian fiercely. Their eyes were full of threats and provocations, as if a group of hungry wolves saw a weak lamb. One of them said, "Little girl, don't meddle in other people's business, or you'll get into trouble!" His voice was hoarse and full of threats.
Su Nian did not back down. She straightened her back, looked at the criminals with a firm gaze and said, "I'm not afraid of you. There are rules here. You can't mess around!" Her voice trembled slightly, but that trembling was not because of fear, but because of anger and justice.
Just when the two sides were at a stalemate, the sound of police sirens suddenly came. The sound of the police sirens came from far away, like a horn of hope. It turned out that someone had called the police, and the police arrived in time to stop these lawless elements. The police acted quickly and decisively and soon controlled the situation.
After this incident, Su Nian became more determined to gain a foothold in this world. She realized that only by becoming strong can she protect herself and fight for a better life.