A farming master in Stardew Valley

Chapter 662 Claire's Story
"I don't know, Leon. I live in the suburbs, where there aren't many job opportunities. Stardew Valley is the closest place to my home. It only takes twenty minutes to get there by bus.

Besides, the major I studied isn't suitable for most jobs. Being a cashier at the Joja family is probably the best job I can find."

Claire was stunned for a moment when she heard Leon's question, but still answered it.

"Your major is acting, right?" Leon remembered his last encounter with Claire at the Stardrop Bar, and noticed that Claire was reading a book called "The Meaning of Stage" at that time. At first, Leon thought Claire was going to consider becoming an actor, but now it seems that this is her major.

"Well, yes, my family isn't wealthy. Luckily, I'm pretty good-looking and have some basic dancing skills, so I was admitted as a special student to study acting at the Academy of Arts. I was able to complete my studies successfully with scholarships, part-time jobs, and some student loans.

I originally thought that after graduation I would appear on TV or in the opera house, but the reality did not seem so good. The price I had to pay to become one of those stars that everyone was paying attention to was not something I could afford, so I eventually gave up working in this field.

I have to keep living, and I have student loans that I haven't paid off yet, so I have to have a job. I can't afford the period of unemployment I might face after quitting. This job isn't easy, but at least it allows me to survive."

As if she had touched upon the most depressing part of her heart, Claire seemed a little excited and blurted out a bunch of words at once.

This frightened Claire herself that she had revealed the heavy burden in her heart so easily. She looked at Leon nervously, worried that Leon would become impatient because of her nagging.

After all, no one likes to listen to others complain, especially when her relationship with Leon is not close and can be considered as ordinary friends at most.

After observing Leon, Claire discovered that Leon did not show any dissatisfaction or disgust. Instead, he looked at her with a gentle smile. At the same time, the look in his deep black eyes made Claire's heart tremble.

Because she actually saw concern and sympathy, recognition and even encouragement in those eyes.

Eyes are a very interesting thing. They seem illusory, yet cannot be ignored.

As a graduate of acting, eyes play an important role in acting courses, so Claire was able to identify the emotions expressed in Leon's eyes at the first time.

It was precisely because of this analysis that Claire was so surprised. Leon was not disgusted by everything she said, but instead expressed positive emotions.

This made Claire's eyes red, because it seemed like the first time she saw care and encouragement for herself in someone else's eyes.

Accustomed to the hostility of her classmates during her school days, the lustful prying eyes she encountered after graduation, and the disregard and indifference she encountered after becoming a cashier after concealing her appearance, the completely different looks at this moment gave Claire an unprecedented feeling.

"Are you still willing to try this industry?"

Leon asked after listening to Claire's statement.

"I don't know." Claire was a little confused. After all, her previous experiences made her full of contradictions about this industry. She was afraid of getting stuck in the quagmire, but she also didn't want all her efforts and love over the years to go to waste.

"Have you paid off your student loan?" Lyon had some knowledge of student loans in the West. This kind of vampire loan, which is called student aid but is actually not much different from a mortgage, dragged many graduates who failed to find their ideal and happy jobs after graduation into the abyss.

"No." Claire shook her head, but added: "But it will be soon. The amount of the loan I took out was not much, and I have been paying it back for a long time." "If you need it, I can lend you some, the kind without interest." Leon suggested.

"Thank you, Leon, but I don't need your help for now." Claire smiled at Leon and replied.

"Well, you're welcome. You know I'm right here on the farm. If you need anything, just come find me. I'll be leaving first."

Leon didn't persuade him much, just stopped there.

Everyone has their own persistence and self-esteem. Interfering too much in other people's lives will only bring trouble to them. After hearing Claire's story, although Leon sympathized with her, he would not be too proactive in offering help.

But if Claire needs it, he won't be stingy. After all, she is a friend he met in Stardew Valley. Leon still admires this independent and strong girl.

Anyway, he is already prepared to invest in Leah, a future artist. So, it is not difficult to invest in another future actor. By making more friends, maybe there will be unexpected gains.
After saying goodbye to Claire, Leon left Joja's supermarket and got into the car at the door. The heat wave he felt just after going out was blown away by the air conditioner in the car, making him feel much cooler.

Leon was in the car, enjoying the air conditioning, quietly waiting for Morris to bring someone to deliver the air conditioner.

Morris was also very efficient. Leon had been sitting there for less than two minutes when he saw three people wearing Joja's blue work clothes, each holding a large box, coming out of the store.

Interestingly, two of these three people were known to Leon. Although they were just acquaintances, they were also native residents of Stardew Valley and had names in the game.

Sam and Shane.

The two men also noticed Leon in the driver's seat of the pickup truck, but neither of them spoke or greeted him. They just silently cooperated with each other to lift the boxes in their hands into the back of Leon's car.

After putting the things in the car, he turned around and left. Then Leon saw the only employee he didn't know coming over, knocking on the car window and handing over a pen and a piece of paper.

The paper contained the outbound documents, and all Lyon had to do was sign his name in the consignee column.

"Wait a moment."

But Lyon was not in a hurry. Instead, he got out of the car, jumped onto the back of the truck and observed the integrity of the three boxes. After confirming that there was no damage, he signed his name.

Although Morris should not make such a low-level mistake, it is always better to be careful.

After getting the air conditioner, Lyon put the pickup truck in gear, released the clutch and drove back. The purpose of this trip had been achieved. Now Lyon wanted to go back and experience the air conditioning effect of this NFB32 to see if it was as reliable as Morris said.

(End of this chapter)