Chapter 33

Actually, Audrey Hill fell when getting off the car—not deduced by Chen Yaozu, but seen by the Brazilian female ghost.

If he still couldn't win the other party's trust, he planned to use the Brazilian female ghost to enter that single room, see what was inside, then come out and tell himself, and he would then open his mouth to bluff the other party.

But now it wasn't necessary.

After all, for this kind of random thing, he himself could accurately say it out, so what else would the other party not believe?

Audrey gave the food to her younger brother and sister, then walked over; she was decent-looking, and generously got to know Chen Yaozu.

Immediately afterward, the several people finalized the cooperation.

The money owed to Henry, Chen Yaozu paid not a cent less.

Olivia Hill, however, didn't want the remaining money; she asked for a salary—a nanny's salary with a pre-tax monthly salary of 3000. This salary would be paid until she got the green card and divorced, or until she found a new job and could afford the family's daily expenses.

Of course, as repayment, Olivia would help Chen Yaozu with housework and cooking.

Of course, Chen Yaozu could also refuse.

Of course, this wasn't the most important thing. The most important thing was that Ms. Olivia Hill discussed with Chen Yaozu that she would help him find clients and solve their problems.

As long as it was a client she introduced for divination, after receiving the payment she would take a 30% commission; of course, for those not introduced by her, it had nothing to do with her.

This was the idea Olivia Hill had just come up with when her eyes lit up. Chen Yaozu readily agreed.

And he told his cheap mother-in-law that he only did one divination per day.

His idea was that even if he wasted one divination a day until it refreshed the next day, he had to keep one divination by his side! Olivia Hill, as one of the main parties of this business, also had her own obligation: she must return to Chen Yaozu's home from school to live one day a week, of course sleeping in separate rooms.

This was to deal with the Immigration Bureau's inspection, creating the illusion of living together.

After all matters were discussed, the business was finalized.

Applying for the marriage license, Lawyer Henry would help handle it.

However, there was a hard rule on this side: after receiving the marriage license, a public wedding must be held within 90 days.

Otherwise, would the marriage license become invalid or what?

Considering he was a Wizard, that is, a heretic, the wedding ceremony didn't need to be held at the Church.

However, although they didn't need to go to the Church, there must be a Witness.

And this Witness must be recognized by municipal registration, mostly Pastors.

Also, this business costs money.

Fortunately, Olivia had just moved here not long ago and didn't have many relatives or friends, so the wedding scene could be called shabby—that is to say, it wouldn't cost much money.

Finally, one week later.

In the presence of the Witness Pastor, Lawyer Henry, and Olivia Hill's family, Chen Yaozu and Audrey Hill exchanged rings in the courtyard of their newly rented house, finally becoming husband and wife.

Actually, Chen Yaozu was a bit dazed; although it was fake, they were ultimately married.

"I will get you a Temporary Green Card within the shortest 4 months and the longest 11 months. The Temporary Green Card is valid for two years."

"As long as after two years, your marriage still exists, come find me again to resubmit materials, and you can exchange for a permanent resident green card."

After the wedding ended, Lawyer Henry, having received the Smuggling Fee, raised his Champaign to signal Chen Yaozu, then said very solemnly.

"Also, since you have come to America, or rather, you have come to Los Angeles to live, then you need to know the rules that must be followed to live here."

"If you don't know, you are very likely to violate the law and go to prison because of it."

Hearing this, Chen Yaozu immediately became serious as well: "Mr. Henry, please speak!"

Lawyer Henry drank the Champaign in his cup in one gulp, then looked very seriously at Chen Yaozu and said: "You people from the East often have one fault."

"That is saying the wrong thing. Whether saying the wrong thing normally or saying the wrong thing online, it is very likely to bring disaster."

"If you're lucky, it's just going to prison. If you're unlucky and don't understand the rules, you might lose your life because of it."

So serious?

Chen Yaozu immediately perked up. He himself had some skills, and beside him was a Brazilian female ghost whose Spiritual Intelligence wasn't very normal but who obeyed commands. He also had some savings in his pocket, so he seemed different from ordinary Eastern People.

But all of this, when facing America's Violence Machine, when facing American Iaido, wasn't of much use.

"First, when arguing with others, don't say things like 'I'll kill you' or 'I'll murder you.'"

Henry was speaking when he suddenly asked Chen Yaozu: "If in your East, when arguing, I say to you, 'I'm going to kill you,' would I be arrested?"

Chen Yaozu shook his head: "If it's just arguing, no physical contact, just talk, and hasn't truly infringed upon my personal safety, generally no."

"After all, there are no good words in an argument!"

"You Easterners are truly free!"

Henry waved his hand at Chen Yaozu: "It won't happen in the East, but it's different in America!"

"Remember, don't say any words like 'I'll kill you' or 'I'll murder you'!"

"If you say it once, even if it's just a momentary impulse with no actual action."

"The Police will also come to your door because of this sentence and arrest you, and prosecute you in Court."

"If there is indeed evidence showing you said this sentence at that time, then you will definitely go to prison."

"Sometimes the sentence is so severe it could be as long as 20 to 30 years."

"Of course, generally it won't be that serious. Usually it would be twenty-something months or thirty-something months, or a few months!"

Saying this, Henry emphasized: "Even if it's just on Online Comments, you can't say it."

"And, because the Internet leaves traces more easily, you absolutely can't say this kind of very obvious, very easy to gather evidence, words that threaten others' personal safety!"

Explaining it so detailedly, Chen Yaozu understood.

That is to say, even if angry enough to hurl insults at each other, you can't talk nonsense. Even if Complaining Online, you can't say things like killing the other party.

No wonder Lawyer Henry specifically warned him.

Chen Yaozu estimated a bit, then smiled and said:

"If truly following this standard, in the East, an estimated 1/3 of Netizens would go in."

"Complaining Online, who hasn't accidentally said this sentence online!"

Henry nodded and cited a case: "In Florida, a man was cursing at his neighbor during an argument.

He might have accidentally said something like, 'I'll kill you,' without paying attention.

Then the neighbor called the police, who forcibly broke down the door, took him away, and prosecuted him. He was sentenced to 28 months!"

No wonder they say actual cases are the most educational.

After hearing this case, Chen Yaozu reluctantly accepted this kind of situation, but he thought it shouldn't have much impact on himself.

Because with his personality, he generally wouldn't say things like 'I'll kill you' — just arguing words.

After all, before retirement in his previous life he was forever a reverse-walker of disaster; even after retirement, he was a backbone of the Civilian Rescue Team. So his personality leaned broad-minded. Although after coming to this world he was influenced by the original owner's few months of memories, his personality might have become a bit more radical, but it didn't affect his essence.

That is to say, he usually wouldn't say things like 'I'll finish you off.'

What's the use of saying it?

A biting dog doesn't bark; a person who does things doesn't talk.

"Good, I understand! Are there any other dog-shit-nonsense strange regulations?"

Chen Yaozu continued to ask.

Since I need to understand, I'll understand thoroughly, so that trouble doesn't land on my head without me knowing.

"Of course, this is the Second Rule I want to tell you!"

"On the internet, don't pay attention to Great Britain's parade situation, and even more don't post any information about this aspect.

Even Tralala's Ma Kaiyuan, the Cult Master Ma, was wanted by Great Britain and threatened with extradition back to Europe for trial just because he forwarded news from there!

For Ma Kaiyuan, perhaps he can ignore the threat, but ordinary people can't, and illegal immigrants even more so!

So, regarding Great Britain's conflicts and parade issues, no opinions whatsoever are to be expressed online."

Chen Yaozu had heard of this matter; it existed in his original world too. He didn't expect that after crossing over to this world, this matter would also exist.

"You guys in the East should be able to talk about this, right?"

Henry asked.

Chen Yaozu nodded: "We can talk. Whether it's Great Britain, or Little France and Little Germany, or Little Israel and Little Eight, we can talk about all of them! Just recently, because of Little Eight's matter you guys blocked the news online, blocked it very tightly.

It seems like the whole world, only our place could clearly know both sides' information……"

Henry suddenly interrupted him: "Right, and Little Israel, also cannot be spoken of, cannot be criticized.

Olivia Hill's husband was arrested and sentenced to a very long time precisely because he criticized Little Israel!"

This sudden statement made Chen Yaozu a bit annoyed. This can't be said, that can't be said — isn't it supposed to be freedom of speech?

He felt internal conflict, but still didn't say these words out loud!

Then Henry told him many more things, many things that couldn't be done or said, before driving away.

Immediately after, Chen Yaozu's new wife Audrey re-entered 12th grade to prepare for university. Except for coming back to stay one night a week, she had nothing to do with him.

As a lawyer, Henry planned out the things Chen Yaozu needed to handle over the next few weeks, and thought about what kind of work he should do next.

First get familiar, first get familiar with the surrounding road conditions and community distribution, then think about what he can do.

Both Lawyer Henry and Chen Yaozu himself knew clearly: from the moment he wakes up at dawn, he must earn 300 dollars every day, otherwise it's losing money.

However, before leaving, Lawyer Henry left him a traffic rules handbook for driving vehicles.

"Read it more.

In America, not having a car is absolutely impossible!

So in a few days, after your temporary green card comes through, you go take the written test for a driver's license, buy a car.

Even for delivery, without a driver's license and without a car, it can't be done!"

Once again a wake-up call. Right, he has to buy a car!

Just heard that second-hand cars in America are so expensive!

In his previous life he knew a Run person who used to be a reporter in China, called Reporter Xiao Wu. He bought an '06 Highlander with over 200,000 km on it to do delivery. Just such a beat-up car, and it actually cost over 5000 dollars! '06! Over 200,000 km!

That in China would basically be scrap already. Didn't expect a car produced 20 years ago could still sell for over 5000 dollars! Converted to RMB, that's over 36,000!

36,000 for this beat-up car, and he was still quite proud! Days passed with Chen Yaozu gnawing on the traffic rules. His understanding of the whole of Los Angeles became quite thorough.

Finally, the phone in his pocket rang. It was Henry.

"Hello, Lawyer. For you to specially call amidst your busy schedule, it's definitely not a small matter!

I'm all ears…… what happened?"

Lawyer Henry's joyful voice came from the other end: "Chen, your temporary green card is down!

Come pick it up. After getting the green card, you can apply to take the driver's license written test."

Eyes strained with anticipation!

Got this thing, and I can get the driver's license.

After getting the temporary green card, when Chen Yaozu went to the Department of Motor Vehicles to take the test, he surprisingly discovered that the written test computers here actually had Chinese test questions.

This situation feels like it's catering to Run people like him who came from China but don't understand English well.

Or perhaps Chinese is already the world's second largest language.

Or perhaps in Los Angeles there are 4.5 million people, and Eastern people account for 1/9. Over 500,000 are registered on the books. As for those unregistered black households, they probably aren't in the consideration range.

This might also be the reason the test has a Chinese version! Chen Yaozu directly clicked Chinese conversion and got a Chinese test paper. A glance over, it didn't seem hard at all — all basic knowledge.

Then, as if with divine assistance, he kept selecting the most correct answer among the options, one after another.

However, Chen Yaozu's exam venue wasn't in Los Angeles; he ran to an out-of-state location.

Because to take the driver's license in Los Angeles, applicants need to provide a Social Security Number Card. How would Chen Yaozu have that thing?

So he had to run to the neighboring state, where he got his license without needing a Social Security Number. Otherwise, he didn't even have a job — where would he get a Social Security Card?

On the contrary, he was the one giving someone a job — his cheap mother-in-law, Olivia Hill!

For example, right now, his cheap mother-in-law brought him to Los Angeles' largest second-hand car trading market.

Looking at the dazzling array of various cars, the old mother-in-law was smugly pleased:

"As an old driver who's driven for twenty-odd years, I guarantee I can help you find the most suitable one for you from these messy vehicles!"

……

The Los Angeles School District has two public high schools, providing courses for the first twelve grades.

Audrey, in order to no longer stay at home in that one-room-one-living-room apartment which, although already changed, still felt crowded, chose dormitory living!

Quite a few students made the same choice as her, so she was assigned a roommate, also a very pretty white girl.

That evening, after the white girl finished washing her hair, she sat before the mirror combing her hair.

Whether it was an illusion or not, Audrey felt that the combing girl's hair seemed to be growing longer and longer, actually touching the floor, and even dragging out a distance.

"Elizabeth……"

She called out once, but the girl sitting before the mirror acted as if she hadn't heard, still combing her hair, only her movements somewhat stiff.

Audrey felt the fine hairs on her arms stand up, a patch of goosebumps rising at a touch; she hurriedly climbed onto the bed, pulled the quilt over herself, and covered her head……

(Chapter End)