It was approaching noon, and Ronald was sitting on a chair in the living room outside his bedroom, looking at the paper in front of him with dull eyes.
He lost his job.
There is no other ambiguity, it is unemployment in the literal sense.
The page Ronald was holding in his hand at this moment had neat words typed out by a typewriter.
【Special Adjustment Notice】
Dear Sir Ronald Adler:
Burrenwich welcomes you.
Since the beginning of winter at the end of autumn, you have performed well and have excellent professional knowledge at Burrenwich Railway Station. We are fully aware of it. In order to ensure that matters related to Burrenwich after the onset of winter, we have worked with the management of Burrenwich Railway Station.
For friendly consultations with members, we would like to invite you to join our department as a consultant.
The check-in time and location are as follows:
1. Reporting time:
The transfer process will be effective immediately upon receipt of this notice. Please complete it before the 19th of Frost Moon, LR417.
2. Registration location
21A Long Beach Street, Burrenwich.
3. Things to note
When registering, please bring the Copenhagen School stamp to prove your identity.
Please do not leave Burrenwich before reporting.
Notice hereby!
Burrenwich Special Investigations Unit
LR417—Frost Moon—12th
"..."
"Isn't this too straightforward?"
Although he knew that there must be a follow-up investigation into what happened at the train station, he never expected that the people from the Investigation Bureau would be so ruthless!
The job that he got through Arida's relationship was just gone?
Although the notice said that he was to join the Bureau of Investigation, this thing was actually a declaration of resignation!
Consultant position.
Obviously, he was asked to help investigate the matter at the train station.
It doesn’t matter whether he will be picked out or not.
As long as the Bureau of Investigation abandons the investigation or seals the incident files, I, as a consultant, will not immediately lose my job.
Is there something wrong within the Bureau of Investigation?
Or is it the power of ‘locals’ over ‘foreigners’?
Thinking of this, Ronald touched his pocket.
The first month's salary I earned from the train station is in it.
The cost of housing in this era is not outrageous. Taking into account some additional consumption items, I can live in a boarding house for a full six months.
"..."
"When you think about it, it seems that I am quite rich too?"
No, no!
Is this the time to think about food and accommodation?
Bang bang——
Shaking his head vigorously, Ronald reached out and patted his cheek, then stood up and opened the window.
The cold winter wind poured into the house from the window and stung my face.
The depressed mood was swept away in an instant.
A clear mind told Ronald that things shouldn't be that bad.
If the people in the Investigation Bureau were completely malicious towards me, then what I was waiting for this morning would not be a transfer notice, but several 'professionals' wearing coats who would directly block the door.
What I have to do is to leave as soon as possible.
The total time from the end of the inquiry yesterday to the envelope being stuffed into the mailbox this morning was less than 20 hours.
Use the working process of this society as a reference.
My own transfer notice...
It should be that between yesterday afternoon and evening, a middle-level and high-level person from the Investigation Bureau obtained the investigation records and made an impromptu decision.
After some loose scrutiny, the notice was sent to the mailbox this morning.
There is another point that confirms this matter.
That's a full week set aside for reporting.
On the one hand, this period of time is to give Ronald enough room to prepare, but at the same time, it may also be to give him enough buffer.
If things change, this person from the Bureau of Investigation can make adjustments.
Therefore, it became necessary to set off as soon as possible.
Until the decision-maker has another 'inspiration' and comes up with something new, or the Bureau conducts more research on him.
I must complete the report as soon as possible and become the "own member" of the Investigation Bureau.
This is a great option to minimize hassle!
Set off immediately——
Thinking of this, Ronald opened the drawer under his desk in the living room.
He took out a completely black wooden sign with patterns on the surface and stuffed it into his arms. He simply pushed the door open and went out.
Hearing the noise on the second floor, the landlady who was about to cook asked loudly in the kitchen:
"Mr. Ronald, are you going out?"
"Lunch time is almost here."
Ronald kept walking and answered as he went down:
"I won't come back until tonight, just leave me something in the house."
The landlady then said:
"I'll prepare dinner for you..."
Click——
After closing the apartment door, Ronald stood on the street in the residential area.
He did not go to No. 21 Long Beach Street immediately, but followed his daily route to work and came to the tailor shop less than a kilometer away.
Pulling the string of the doorbell, he heard the sound of 'ding bell' ringing in the house, and then he pushed the door in:
"Is Mr. Ralph here?"
"It's Ronald."
In less than two or three seconds, a middle-aged man with a piece of fabric being cut on his arm and a tape measure in his hand walked out from behind the counter.
Looking at Ronald without a coat, he asked in surprise:
"It's such a cold day, why don't you wear more clothes?"
"The coat I bought from you last time was stained yesterday." Ronald smiled kindly, and then explained, "It turns out that I have something to do today, and I thought you are not far away, so I didn't just stop by.
Want to buy another one?"
"That's right."
Ralph nodded to express understanding, and then asked:
"Then what kind of clothes are you going to buy this time?"
Ronald replied:
"Just the same style as last time, preferably darker."
"Hold on."
After listening to Ronald's request, Ralph immediately turned back to the back of the store.
Ronald, who was already familiar with the situation, walked directly to the dressing mirror and waited for the other party.
In less than a minute, Ralph arrived at the front desk of the store.
The fabric and tape measure in hand were replaced by a dark brown coat this time.
"Let's try it."
"OK."
After taking the coat and putting it on, Ronald looked in the mirror.
Don't tell me, what a coincidence...
Based on the previous experience of shopping for clothes, Ralph picked out clothes for Ronald in just the right size.
Even the color of this dress is almost the same color as those worn by the people in the Investigation Bureau.
All he needs is a wide-brimmed hat, and he can just pretend to be an investigator!
So, Ronald nodded with satisfaction:
"In terms of price..."
"Same as last time." Ralph also looked at Ronald in the mirror and chatted casually, "This style of clothes is not in hot demand, so let's take it at a discount."
"Thank you."
Ronald nodded, took out 6 Depp from his pocket and handed it over.
"Then I'll leave first."
"farewell."
After walking out of the tailor's shop, Ronald checked that all the buttons on his coat were fastened, and then he stretched out his hand to stop a taxi.
"Take me to No. 21 Long Beach Street. If you hurry up, I'll give you an extra Depp."