My American magical life
Chapter 141 - 141 53 Vagrant Invades House Encounters Two Beauties

141: Chapter 53 “Vagrant Invades House, Encounters Two Beauties 141: Chapter 53 “Vagrant Invades House, Encounters Two Beauties If he had to pick one word to describe his American journey, Cheng Daqi would choose ‘thrilling’.

He started off as a homeless drifter, surviving solely on begging.

After only a few days of begging, he nearly died in a kidnapping incident.

But looking back now, once those things were behind him, it was as if he had passed a sort of test, gradually weaving himself into the fabric of America.

“Eris, I want to apply for a skilled immigrant status, but I don’t have enough funds right now.

I plan to do it after a while,”

It wasn’t that he couldn’t afford the five hundred thousand, but a sixty thousand dollar skilled immigration was more cost-effective.

The partnership was already discussed, and Cheng Daqi no longer hid the fact that he was short on money.

He still needed to raise funds, and of course, Eris’s money could be borrowed.

However, he still wanted to try and get it for free if possible.

But that wasn’t something he could come right out and say.

Cheng Daqi could only hint indirectly.

Upon hearing Cheng Daqi’s words, Eris felt numb.

A moment ago you were full of confidence, and now, after the talk, you reveal your true colors?

I just pitied you for having a hard time fighting for your dreams in America, so I backed down a little.

Now you tell me you were just putting on an act for me?

Young man, no respect for martial arts!

“Chan, I can lend you some money with very low interest.

You need to sort out your status quickly.

The sooner we sell that perspective, the easier it is for us to maneuver, lest we miss the opportunity,”

From his initial interactions with Cheng Daqi to now, Eris’s impression of him kept changing.

At first, Cheng Daqi was just a clever daily-wage laborer in Eris’s eyes, someone who made a bit of money through a stroke of inspiration.

Later, Cheng Daqi showed off his unique talents, making Eris think about taking him on as a protégé.

But from today on, Eris would never underestimate Cheng Daqi again.

This was someone who could match him in negotiations!

No ordinary person, indeed.

“Mr.

Eris, this matter is not so urgent, right?

When my business partner brings over the first twenty clients, I’ll apply together with them.

This way, I won’t seem too special.

What do you think?”

I am your partner now, there’s no need for me to always look for your approval, understand, Lao Deng!

Cheng Daqi’s expression was earnest, like a gentle and polite junior.

His logic was sound, leaving Eris unable to find fault with what he was saying.

“Chan, better do it sooner.

You help me promote the perspective and stir things up, and it will also allow you to meet a lot of friends.

Those not-so-ordinary friends, ahem, they are all big shots,”

West Coast dreamers have lofty aspirations, but Cheng Daqi doesn’t feel the need to be too close to the big shots.

It’s fine to be friendly and to stand for a perspective, but there’s no need to be tied down.

Besides, he now knew two bona fide big shots.

Gru, as the de facto leader of the action team, manipulated affairs, seemingly crushing two competitors and cozying up to the Democratic Party’s rising star.

Temir, a suspected scion of a major family, with an uncle who is a reelected senator and himself the owner of a renowned company.

The clients Eris serves could at best be on the same level as Niusen, Wood Caramacris.

Having started off from such a low point, Cheng Daqi’s premature mingling with the big players who truly influence the game would reduce him to just a pawn—unhelpful at best.

Temir and Gru were enough for now, enough for the moment.

Both Gru’s promise and Temir’s friendship were genuine, and more reliable than Eris’s empty promises.

Yet he didn’t decline Eris’s kindness, out of respect for their collaboration and to ensure the interests of future cooperation, he still needed to put on an necessary show.

“Mr.

Eris, you’ve always been the biggest one in my heart, without you, I can’t imagine how to stay on in America.”

Exaggeration simplified everything, Cheng Daqi had no qualms about how sycophantic his words sounded.

He was still after a freebie, not yet giving up the attempt to freeload off Eris.

“However, even though we are only applying for family immigration statuses, for other types of statuses, could we also get a sixty percent discount like with the family immigration?”

The agent boss was clearly profiteering from the sale of statuses, and the benefits he could gain from Cheng Daqi in the future were definitely more than a few thousand dollars.

So Eris didn’t hesitate and agreed right away.

“Of course.

I’ll offer a sixty percent discount on all of them.

I’ll talk to those people.”

Can’t you be more generous, old Eli?

Forget it, no use forcing it.

I’ll spend money on it next time.

“There’s one more thing, I’m not sure if it’s convenient for you.”

Cheng Daqi had barely started speaking when Eris’s eyes widened.

If Cheng Daqi made any more requests this time, he would seriously have to push back.

No way was he going to let Cheng Daqi get the better of him!

“Tomorrow at six in the evening, I’m throwing a moving party to celebrate setting down in America.

I’d like to invite you and Riel to attend.

Although we’ve only known each other a short while, you’ve already been so generous in helping me.

Please do come!”

Cheng Daqi was unaware of Eris’s internal uurest.

He was simply extending a sincere invitation.

“You bought a house?”

You have money for a house but not for a status, is that it?

You were just trying to mooch off me a moment ago, weren’t you?

Eris was so perturbed, he could almost see right through Cheng Daqi’s little ploy.

“No, just renting.

But for me, this is a turning point in America.

I’ve been wandering the streets until now, and you were willing to offer a helping hand and selflessly assist me.”

“Mr.

Eris, I still want to say thank you.”

Shaking his head, Cheng Daqi replied.

It’s all an act for the crowd, all about the performance.

In reality, Eris had neither offered help nor been truly selfless even once.