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"Now you know why I said you're not good enough for him, right? I advise you to leave. If things really get out of hand, you might lose your job," Hill warned the real estate agent before Su could even speak.

"I, I'll leave right away, I'll leave right away. I'm sorry about what happened earlier!" The real estate agent nodded awkwardly and ingratiatingly to the two of them, then left with a look of regret and worry.

What she regretted was not recognizing Su's identity earlier at 14 PM, and what she worried about was that Su would not let her go and would really make her lose her job.

In short, I deeply regret my actions!

"I'm sorry, I didn't know if you wanted to reveal your identity. I just didn't want to complicate things further, since it's pointless and unnecessary." Hill sincerely apologized to Su.

Su smiled dismissively. Although he wasn't a domineering genius who wanted everyone in the world to know him and fawn over him, he still quite enjoyed the feeling of being slapped in the face and showing off sometimes. Besides, this also proved that influence was indeed a good thing.

If I didn't have a 'reputation', judging from the real estate agent's attitude just now, this matter wouldn't be resolved so quickly. The matter might not be that big, but it would definitely affect my mood and waste my time.

Now the Su family knows how the rich play the game, and they have unlocked another way to use their money.

Having money alone is useless. You need to let people know you, recognize you, and know that you have money. Only then will others consider whether they can afford to mess with you. Otherwise, what good is it if someone messes with you and finds out you have money, except for the other person regretting it and venting their anger? Things still happen!

Hill smiled and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Mrs. Su didn't seem to mind her taking matters into her own hands: "It's good that you're not mad at me. Also, I have to thank you for helping me get revenge. This house is really nice, but unfortunately... Anyway, it was a pleasure meeting you. I need to go look for a house while I still have time."

"How's your cooking?" Mrs. Su asked with a smile.

Hill said, "It should be alright."

Ms. Su nodded: "How about sharing an apartment? All utilities and related expenses will be waived, and the rent will be halved, but the kitchen is yours."

Hill paused, somewhat tempted, but then shook her head and said, "I don't know. Can I ask why? Please don't tell me you bought this house just so I can live there. That would put a lot of pressure on me. We... we only met today."

"Do you think I'll stay here permanently?" Mrs. Su asked.

Hill shook her head: "No way, didn't you say you came here for vacation?"

Su shrugged: "So, I can't just sell the house after the vacation, can I? Anyway, I'll need to hire someone to manage it. You like it here, you need a house, and we know each other, so why can't that person be you?"

“I need a chef here, and I also need friends to chat with and give me advice, so... don’t think that renting it to you at half price is a special favor. In fact, I basically let people live in my other houses for free and take care of them for me.”

Hill breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "To be honest, now I finally feel like you're a rich person."

Su smiled noncommittally. If I were really the kind of arrogant, domineering, and unapproachable rich person, you wouldn't agree to share a room with me even if I charged you half price.

Being high-profile has its advantages, and being low-profile has its advantages as well.

Life is all about following your heart; do whatever makes you comfortable.

Although Hill knew that Sue was still deliberately taking care of her, she accepted it nonetheless. On the one hand, she genuinely liked the place, and the halved rent would greatly alleviate her financial burden; on the other hand, she didn't dislike Sue. In fact, the brief interaction made her feel very comfortable, and she felt that Sue was a friend worth making.

So, why not share an apartment?

Su helped Hill carry his luggage from the car, making several trips back and forth with the bags and packages. Hill didn't bother to unpack properly, but instead offered to drive Su back to the hotel to get his luggage.

"You didn't bring any luggage?" Hill looked at Su Shi in surprise.

“I’m on vacation, not moving. Why would I bring luggage? I can just buy whatever I need.” Ms. Su glanced at the time, thought for a moment, and suggested, “I was able to buy the house so quickly thanks to a friend who gave me the owner’s contact information. I’d like to invite him over for a meal as a way of celebrating our move in.”

“What do I need to do?” Hill asked.

Ms. Su shook her head: "You can choose to rest, or you can pack your luggage first. I'll go buy the ingredients, and you can cook when I get back."

“Okay, no problem.” Hill answered confidently, then handed the car keys to Su.

Ms. Su shook her head: "I won't drive. I'll take this opportunity to get familiar with the surroundings."

After leaving her new home, Su strolled across two streets into Berkeley Park, and then disappeared in a flash.

At Walmart, New York's largest supermarket, Mr. Su pushed his cart and began a large-scale shopping spree. He had noticed earlier that there seemed to be no tableware at the house, so he decided to buy some as well.

Su bought three large carts full of food, drinks, and other small, decent-looking items. When it came time to pay, the cashier and other customers were stunned, as there were the fewest people in line behind him.

Ms. Su really wanted to complain about the cashier's speed. It was one thing to deal with a single item, but having to scan multiple identical items one by one? Couldn't they just count how many there were before scanning them all at once?

Luckily, Ms. Su paid by card. If she had paid in cash, she would have probably given the cashier six yuan and asked for five yuan in change. If she was lucky, the cashier would have given her five coins back. If she was unlucky, the cashier might have given her the extra yuan with a look that suggested she was mentally challenged.

After leaving the supermarket, Sue teleported back to Berkeley Park, then carried large bags of groceries out of the park and returned home.

"Ding dong!"

The doorbell rang, and Hill rushed over to open the door. He was surprised to see Su carrying large bags of things and quickly took them from her: "You bought so much?"

"I've forgotten what I bought. Take a look, I'll make a call." Mrs. Su took out her phone to invite the friend he mentioned to her home.

This friend, of course, was Eddie Monroe, a watchmaker from a family with a long tradition of craftsmanship.

Chapter 168 What part-time jobs are available at the police station?

After welcoming wave after wave of visits from nearby neighbors, the sky outside the window gradually darkened. In the kitchen, Hill, wearing an apron, methodically prepared her signature dishes, occasionally glancing at Su, who was on the phone in the living room, with a dreamy look in her eyes.

Su listened silently at times, and offered his opinions at others. What he was talking about was his desire to buy a private jet, not a small one, but a large one.

This made Hill feel like she couldn't tell whether it was reality or a dream.

I, Hill, an ordinary veterinarian, am currently preparing a sumptuous dinner, while sitting in the living room waiting for dinner and friends to arrive is none other than a mysterious young tycoon with a net worth of at least several hundred million, who is also on the phone a few meters away from me, talking about buying a private jet.

This is a scenario I wouldn't even dare to dream about as a child.

"Ding dong!"

The doorbell rang, and Ms. Su hung up the phone and went to the door to open it.

Eddie Monroe, standing outside the door, nervously straightened his perfectly neat collar, holding a bottle of red wine. As the door opened, he somewhat awkwardly handed over the wine: "This is...this is a gift for you."

"Thank you, please come in." Mrs. Su smiled and invited Eddie Monroe into the house, then introduced him: "Hill, this is Eddie Monroe. We wouldn't be here now without him."

"Hello, my name is Juliet Hill, you can just call me Hill." Hill was a little surprised but still greeted her warmly. "You two chat first, there's one more dish, it'll be ready soon."

"Okay, okay."

Sue noticed Eddie Monroe's restraint. After all, they had only known each other for a short time, and there was a gap in their wealth, social status, and so it was normal for him to be reserved and not open up.

Eddie Monroe wasn't as clueless as that real estate agent. After all, he was a family-run watchmaker and knew the prices of all kinds of watches like the back of his hand. The watch Su wore was worth more than his entire fortune.

This initial awkwardness gradually disappeared after Su's friendly conversation. Although the topics of everyday life were somewhat trivial, they were very down-to-earth and easily eased the sense of social difference caused by external influences. From the history of the house to the surrounding environment, and then to their respective jobs and life experiences, the two quickly became familiar with each other.

When Hill brought out the last dish, the three of them ate and chatted, and even opened the red wine that Eddie Monroe had brought. The atmosphere was surprisingly pleasant.

Although the three were actually quite unfamiliar with each other—well, to be precise, it should be two people, although Sue was quite 'familiar' with them—Eddie Monroe was humorous and witty, Hill was cheerful and generous, and with Sue having some understanding of them, the three of them acted like old friends after the meal.

As the conversation progressed, the topic naturally veered towards public safety, guided by Su. "How are the police force and equipment at the Portland Police Department?"

Eddie Monroe thought for a moment: "It's alright, at least the police arrive quickly when you call the police, usually in groups of two or three. As for public safety... you should try not to go to too remote places, especially Hill, try not to go out alone to remote places at night."

“Okay.” Hill nodded readily.

This kind of reminder can be applied to any city, even the most bustling city with the lowest crime rate.

Or rather, this kind of reminder is common sense.

Eddie Monroe is not only reminding them of ordinary crimes, but also of things that cannot be said to them openly.

Perhaps because the pristine natural environment here is well-preserved and the population is large, many non-human creatures prefer to live here. Fortunately, most of the time these non-human creatures live their lives peacefully, just like ordinary humans, and rarely cause any major trouble.

Before they knew it, the night had deepened. Eddie Monroe got up to say goodbye and sauntered away.

“He’s quite adorable,” Hill said to Sue with a smile at the door after seeing Eddie Monroe off.

Ms. Su nodded: "He's really cute, he's a friend worth having. By the way, are you going to the veterinary hospital tomorrow?"

"Around eight o'clock, what's wrong?"

"Give me a ride to the police station if you're going that way."

Hill nodded to indicate that he understood, then asked curiously, "What are you going to the police station for?"

"Let's see if we can find a part-time job," Su said with a slight smile.

"Part-time job? Aren't you here on vacation? Besides, what kind of part-time job does the police station offer?" Hill asked, puzzled. She went to the kitchen to wash the dishes used for dinner and then turned to look at Su.

Su said mysteriously, "You'll find out tomorrow. I'm leaving this to you. I'm going upstairs now. Goodnight."

"Okay, good night."

Su waved and went upstairs to her room, which was the master bedroom. The wardrobe and bed were already there. She took out some newly bought items from the alternate dimension and put them on. Then she took a shower and prepared to rest.

Well, under normal circumstances, the awkwardness of taking a shower can be avoided.

Most of the time, the Su family is used to taking a shower before going to bed at night, while the people here are used to taking a shower after getting up in the morning. Since there is only one bathroom, it would be a bit awkward to use it at the same time.

The next morning, after having a simple breakfast prepared by Hill, the two went out. Hill drove Sue to the Portland Police Department first, and then went to the veterinary hospital to report for duty.

The Portland Police Department was much smaller than expected. As soon as Sue entered, she saw several 'familiar' faces: an Asian, a Black, and a White man. These three were the main members of the police force in the show "Green".

The Asian man was named Wu, I don't remember what his surname was Su. He was mainly responsible for crime scene investigation and data reporting.

The black man's name is Hank Griffin, and he is the male lead's partner.

The white man is named Nick, a descendant of Green, a detective in the police department, and also the male protagonist of this show.

"Is there something you need?" Sensing Sue's gaze, Nick assumed he needed help and asked proactively.

"I want to see your bureau chief."

"Looking for Chief Sean? His office is over there." Nick pointed out the direction and nodded to Sue before leaving the police station with his colleagues, presumably to handle a case.

The blinds in the director's office were not closed. When Su walked over and saw Sean inside, Sean also saw Su.

"Who are you?" Sean Leonard looked at the unfamiliar man in front of him with some doubt.

"The Su family."

Sue sat down opposite Sean Leonard: "I'm here to offer your police department funding, if... the final result satisfies me."

Sean Leonard was taken aback. Financial aid? This was a rare thing for their police department. "You want to financially support our police department? How much?"

"It depends on the final result."

Sean Leonard laughed: "What kind of result do you want?"

“I want to become a consultant for your police department. I don’t want a position, a salary, or any recognition, but I want the authority to participate in all police cases. In exchange, I can sponsor you with half a million US dollars.”

Chapter 169 The Royal Illegitimate Son and the Arrogant Police Advisor

“I’m sorry, our police department doesn’t have such consultants, and even if we did, it’s impossible for us to make you one just because of funding. So, if there’s nothing else, you can leave.” Sean Leonard refused without even thinking when he heard the request.