Published on:- 7/3/23
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While searching for the job onlines, Alden's phone vibrated in the middle of the job hunting. The call was from the manager of the community property.

Alden frowned slightly while seeing the number. He picked up the phone anxiously as he said, "Hello?"

A loud voice from the opposite side of the phone came, "Is this Mr. Alden Richards?"

"Well, it's me", Alden said quickly.

"Actually, the community sends funds to renovation of the buildings. In the first round, only two buildings will be renovated", The manager of the Community property said to her.

"Okay", Alden replied to him.

"So, Your building is lucky as it has received the chance to get renovated from the community funds", The manager said and Alden listened very carefully.

Renovation? Lucky ? His building? He was not the only one who lived in the building. Eun Woo also lived on the second floor and other 2-3 people on the third floor.

The residential area where Alden now rents was built in the early 80s and it was true that it needed to be renovated. The corridor had been in disrepair for a long time, the walls were pitted, the water pipes were often blocked, and the living experience was very poor. But the rent was not cheap. The people who live here were all people who lack money like him.

Although he had only moved in for just two years, he also knew that the property in this community was notoriously stingy.

After calculating the current situation, Alden was stunned for a while before asking, "What kind of renovation? And What is lucky?"

The manager spoke in a loud voice, "Sir, There was a meeting held and we suggested some requirements for the building. The owner agreed. The two buildings were chosen for this year. Reinforce the security doors and windows, providing the Cctv cameras, lighting facilities and bringing other safety to every house are all included".

Alden blinked his eyes severally as he tried to process the words.

"Are you at home now? The workers will come soon", The manager said and Alden was not convinced at all but still said, "Hmmm, i am at home"

"That's good. I will arrange everything. Thank you Mr. Richards", The manager spoke warmly and Alden still felt a little inexplicable until he hung up the phone

"Did the owner of the community property eat the wrong medicine today, or won the lottery? Why did the owner suddenly become so generous? The owner never paid attention in the past", Alden thought

"Don't tell me, the caller was a scammer?", Alden spoke loudly and suddenly his phone rang again.

"What happened?", Alden received the call and it was from Eun Woo who was excitedly telling him about the call from the manager.

"Eun Woo also received the same call", Alden thought

After hanging up the phone, Eun Woo ran to Alden's house and screamed, "Oh my God, it's a huge fortune. Alden , I am very happy today. It's my lucky day. I got a call from the manager of a Bright Future Entertainment Company. They asked me for a screen test. I don't believe this"

Alden was really happy for Eun Woo whose life was finally running smoothly in the right direction. He had watched Eun Woo's small appearances on the tv series and liked his acting. Alden knew that Eun Woo had potential to become a sunny star and would definitely rule in the heart of everyone but it was just, Eun Woo needed a chance to show himself and his power and strength of acting.

After sharing Happiness and Alden asked in a puzzled tone, "Eun Woo, You have lived here for so long, have you ever encountered such a good thing like renovation and all?"

Eun Woo sighed as he shook his head negatively, "Of course not but The truth is that communities are so competitive today and there are very good communities with good apartments and services but they're quite expensive and people like me could not afford it. That's why no one pointed out these issues while living here. And most importantly, How can the owner spend their money to give benefits to us? Even when we are paying them, it's still unbelievable. I don't know what kind of fortune of wheels just turned out that i am getting so many good things in my life"

Alden was a little puzzled. Eun Woo ran his fingers in his hair as he continued to speak, "Just enjoy the good thing. Didn't the property manager say that our building is lucky and our houses are lucky too"

Alden did not speak after listening to him.

"Okay, i am getting late. I have to go for the screen test", Eun Woo said and hugged Peach tightly.

Peach barked annoyingly at Eun Woo who left Peach and waved his hand on Alden.

Eun Woo turned around and was about to leave but he suddenly stopped and thought about something. Then he looked at Alden as he said, "By the way, Alden, This renovation is happening in the correct time. Look at the face of your door. Your security door is probably about to fall"

Eun Woo said and ran away quickly leaving Alden in a deep daze.

Peach barked affectionately and Alden really looked at the door. The anti-theft lock of the door originally looked like an ancient relic from the ages and After being kicked yesterday, it was really about to fall.

Although it was an anti-theft door, it was unable to stop the thief. 

However, Alden always felt that there was nothing valuable in his current house. His silver bracelet was already stolen by the community thief who always looked at him with obscene eyes. ,

Peach ran towards Alden and rubbed his leg affectionately.

Alden played with Peach for a while and a few minutes later, he heard noices were coming from the outside. He opened the door and found that the workers and the installer carried a brand new and strong anti-theft door to the door of his house.

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When the installation worker came to the door, Alden also glanced at the door. The security door carried by the worker does not seem to be cheap. The anti-theft door was so thick and heavy that it looked very strong.

Clanging sounds began to be heard from the stairs, the drill machine sound was so loud that PEACH barked continuously. Alden carried Peach in his arms and moved back so as not to disturb the workers. The security doors of the other residents seemed to have begun to be disassembled and reinstalled.

"Do you want a cup of tea?", Alden asked the workers politely.

Workers politely refused and said, "No, thank you"

Peach again barked twice and Alden hussed him again. Peach seemed to be a little restless now, so he asked the workers, "How long will it take to install?"

The installer answered her question politely, "It will be finished soon".

Alden looked deeply at the way they were working. They appeared really a professional installer from the community property, and not a scam.

The installer helped to reinforce the doors and windows and then left after wrapping the work.

Alden could not help but stared at the door continuously. A nagging feeling was still screaming in his head like - 'Nothing is free in this world' 'Something is fishy here'.

Alden shook his head as he again started his job hunting. He applied for sales person, waiter, cleaner etc.

He sighed weakly as he was tired mentally. He cooked noodles and ate them for dinner. Peach was staring at Alden whose eyes were red. He felt bad for his daddy.

After dinner, they went to sleep. However Alden was thinking about his father. Here, in America, Both mother and son were suffering and his so-called father was having feasts with his family in another country.

Alden's hope collapsed as he leaned his head on the dashboard of the bed, covering his eyes with the back of his hand.

Suddenly, a deep sense of exhaustion filled his heart. At this moment, Alden suddenly felt that the room was dull. He was so bored that he could barely breathe in the bedroom.

He got up quickly, took the new key of the house and mobile phone from the table, and left the house directly.

He walked out of the area. The community where he was living had been around for a long time. The greening in the community was also poor. After all, greening also required a lot of funds.

Alden walked aimlessly in the community for a while, then found a stone bench and sat down quietly there.

He looked up at the moon who was shining and playing with the twinkling stars above his head. He sighed silently.

At this time, someone suddenly called his name.

Alden looked back and found that it was the guard from the communication room of the community who called his name.

He was the guard who always received the couriers from the delivery boy. He basically knew everyone and Alden knew him well too.

Alden stood up and asked him, "Uncle, What's the matter?"

The guard waved his hand and said, "Nothing, I just want to ask, do you have any rich friend?"

Alden blinked his eyes as he looked at him with inexplicably strange eyes, "Uncle, What do you mean?"

The guard smiled and said, "I saw a man following you sometimes. He is very handsome and every night, his luxury black car always parked in front of the building no. A-3. And A-3 is your building right?

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