"Of course." Ethan looked at the woman. "Do you have an ID? A driver's license is fine too. "
"I have an ID." The Asian woman searched her pockets. Chen Zhao and Ethan could see that they were filled with small bills. After a while, she finally found her ID, but when she was about to hand it to Ethan, she shrunk back. "How much does it cost to stay here for one night?"
"Ten dollars," Ethan said.
"Then I'll stay for two nights."
The woman scraped together and gave Ethan 20 dollars.
“qing
Li Qing? "Chen Zhao looked at the name on the ID." Auntie, are you from China? "
The woman looked at Chen Zhao. "You're also from China?"
"Yes, Auntie. How long have you been here?"
Since she had an ID, she must have been in America for a long time.
"Eight years. Ah … Oh, little brother, how should I address you?"
"I'm Chen Zhao. He's my friend, Ethan."
"Hi," Ethan greeted.
"Hi, hi."
It was obvious that although the woman had been abroad for a while, she was still not used to American social manners and etiquette. She probably didn't interact much with people.
"Auntie, are you in LA for fun?"
"Uh … No, I don't have a place to stay … so …"
"Auntie, is there some trouble?"
"I immigrated here with my son and daughter-in-law. We had a good life, but my son and daughter-in-law died in a car accident. Now I'm alone … My house was also taken by the bank …" As she spoke, the woman started wiping her tears.
"Chen, can you speak English?" Ethan said gloomily. "It's so rude to leave me alone like this."
"Auntie, didn't the insurance company pay for your son and daughter-in-law's car accident?"
The woman shook her head. "They didn't buy much insurance. The insurance company didn't pay for the other party's loss …"
So her son and daughter-in-law were the ones at fault. Chen Zhao sympathized with her.
But sympathy was one thing. Chen Zhao wouldn't give money for no reason. After all, they weren't close.
"What do you do now?"
"I … I don't have anything to do. I'm looking for something."
"Ethan, do you need a waitress or cleaner?" Chen Zhao asked.
"Do you want to recommend her?"
"If you think it's appropriate," Chen Zhao said.
After all, they were from the same hometown. This was all Chen Zhao could do.
Ethan had dozens of rooms, but he didn't have a single attendant or cleaner, so he felt that Ethan had to hire one.
Of course, if this Big Sister Li wasn't willing to do it, then it would be another matter.
"Alright, but I need to inspect you first. What's your name?"
"I … Li Qing, Qing as in clear water."
"Auntie Li," Chen Zhao said to Li Qing, "if you need a job, you can stay here temporarily and help Ethan with some chores. Of course, if you have other plans, just pretend I didn't say anything."
"Okay, okay, I'll do it. As long as I have a place to live and food to eat, it's fine."
"Seven days of probation. You won't get paid during these seven days, but you can eat and sleep. After seven days, if you can satisfy me, I can pay you thirty dollars a day during the off-season and fifty dollars a day during the peak season. You will help me clean up my room at noon every day. After that, you can do whatever you want for the rest of the time. You can also find a part-time job."
"Okay, I understand. Thank you, and young man."
Chen Zhao did a rough calculation. Li Qing was a part-time worker. Based on the occupancy rate of Ethan's motel, she could usually clean up all the rooms in around two hours. Thirty dollars for two hours was quite a good income. Many temporary workers might not even have such a high hourly wage.
In America, each state had a different minimum wage. In Los Angeles, the minimum wage was ten dollars.
"Li, go rest for a day. You'll start work tomorrow."
"Thank you."
After Li Qing left, Ethan said, "Chen, I'm only helping her because of you, but I need to investigate her background first."
The so-called seven days of probation was actually the time for Ethan to investigate.
"But I'm curious why you would help a woman."
Chen Zhao looked at Li Qing, who had already walked up the stairs. "If I don't help her, she might die in your motel."
When people were in despair, the first thing they would think of was death.
Blackie had seen the woman's death. Two days later, Li Qing, who was at the end of her rope, chose to die in this motel.
That was why Chen Zhao helped her with a small favor. Just a small favor and the woman wouldn't die.
Ethan had always been a superstitious person. He'd always believed that Chen Zhao had supernatural abilities.
When he heard Chen Zhao's words, his expression changed uncontrollably.
Just then, Chen Zhao's phone rang.
"Hey, Rasfa, what's up? The second treatment won't be this fast. "
"No, Chen, it's not about the treatment. I remember that the last party couldn't be held because of Daniel's accident. I hope you can do me the honor this time."
Ever since Daniel's legs grew back, Rasfa's impression of Chen Zhao had completely changed.
He was someone who could decide whether he lived or died. He could even decide how long he lived.
Rasfa hoped that he could maintain a closer relationship with Chen Zhao to make up for his past mistakes.
"Then, can I bring a friend with me?"
"Of course. Your friend is my friend."
"When?"
"Tonight."
"Then I'll see you tonight."
"See you tonight."
"Ethan, there's a party. Let's go."
"No, I don't know anyone."
"Beverly Hills. There's a female celebrity there. Maybe you can hook up with her."
"Female celebrity?" Ethan's saliva was about to drip out.
Seeing Ethan's expression, Chen Zhao didn't have any hope that he could hook up with a female celebrity.
Unless they were all blind …
"Ethan, you need to rent a dress."
"Huh? I have to rent a dress? That's too troublesome. "
"If you want to get something at the party tonight."
"Okay, okay …" Ethan's face twitched.
Renting a slightly classy dress would cost one or two hundred dollars a day. It wasn't a small amount.
However, if he could really hook up with a female celebrity, the sacrifice would be worth it.
"Li, look after the shop for me today. I'll give you fifty dollars."
"Boss … I'm afraid I can't do it well …"
"It's okay. As long as you pay, I'll get a room for her. It's simple …"
"I don't know English."
"It's okay. You can do it even without ID as long as you pay."
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