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The following morning...

After the rain, the air was humid.

The town, far from the city center, is quiet and peaceful...

Last night's sukiyaki was very filling. It was all thanks to Dorothy's cooking that I enjoyed such a delicious meal. Huang Musong slept until ten o'clock, only to be woken up by a phone call from his landlord, and reluctantly got out of bed.

The "old landlord" refers to the original owner of that basement apartment.

The other party urged us to pay the room fee.

No longer needing to live in the basement, Huang Musong politely expressed his desire to terminate the lease, hoping to get back two months' deposit.

Deposit, two months, totaling 1000 yuan.

The well-off landlord wouldn't bother withholding this small amount of money.

The only requirement is that Huang Musong must personally go there to return the deposit in cash. He should also check the room to ensure that any damage is promptly accounted for.

Huang Musong agreed to the other party's request.

They finally agreed to meet at 2 PM.

I can't catch the company shuttle bus, driving a van is expensive in terms of fuel, taking the subway is cheaper.

I haven't taken Dorothy to the city yet,

So, without eating breakfast, they rushed off.

A person boarded a bus to the subway station with two Doro dogs...

Leaving Caiyu Town, the bus heads west, getting closer and closer to the bustling areas of DX District. Huang Village, once the most prosperous place in DX District, has now been surpassed by the even more prosperous Yizhuang. Nevertheless, the development of Huang Village is far beyond that of an ordinary small town.

Inside the bus...

Sitting by the window, pressed against the glass, Dorothy's eyes were filled with surprise!

It didn't expect that the DX area also had a bustling location.

It is bustling yet tranquil, combining the advantages of both cities and towns.

Living in Huang Village would be wonderful, wouldn't it?

"I hope to make enough money to move to a place like this..."

It was pondering...

My thoughts were interrupted by Huang Musong's cough.

It's time to get off and transfer to the subway!

In the capital, it's always difficult to find a seat on the subway when entering the city; during off-peak hours, the only option is to find a spacious station.

To prevent other passengers from accidentally stepping on the two doro bikes.

Huang Musong hung them on either side of his shoulder.

Standing for an hour, carrying the heavy loads of Dorothy and Doraemon, left him exhausted.

We've finally arrived at the station...

After resting briefly by the roadside, I headed straight for the basement, arriving around noon.

Skipping breakfast makes you hungry more easily.

Doro's stomach rumbled like thunder.

Dorothy was hungry and searched around for the most suitable restaurant.

"Not too expensive..."

"I can eat my fill..."

"Also, make sure the taste isn't too bad..."

It muttered to itself, but before it could make a choice, Doro pointed without hesitation to McDonald's in the distance.

Hold someone's hand,

Doro held up three ten-yuan bills and suggested, "Let's go eat McDonald's! Last night's hot pot was someone else's treat, so it's my turn to treat today!"

30 yuan is half a week's income for Doraemon!

Collecting bottles + selling spicy instant noodles...

Earning sixty yuan a week isn't much, but it's not a small amount either.

Take out half of the money and buy a hamburger meal; that's just enough.

Hearing that they were going to eat McDonald's again, Dorothy was reluctant and immediately complained, "Can't you save up a little money? Can't you eat something cheaper? Why do you always think about eating McDonald's...?"

Really!

I eat McDonald's once a week.

All the money is gone.

Where would I get the money to pay for the room and board?

Although Huang Musong never asked Dorothy for rent, it was his own principle that as a family member, he should hand over the money to help with household expenses.

Doro didn't understand much, so he simply shook his head and chuckled, "Didn't you always praise me for being amazing? You said I'm Doro, who's born lucky, has great strength, can do a lot of things, and is incredibly capable."

"What does being capable have to do with eating McDonald's!" Dorothy retorted helplessly. "Did you become capable because you eat McDonald's all the time?"

After she finished speaking, Dorothy took out thirty dollars, her eyes filled with reluctance.

Criticism aside...

Family members should respect each other's choices.

Dorothy secretly agreed to go to McDonald's.

Not wanting Dorothy to be unhappy with her meal, and even more so not wanting her to miss out on McDonald's, Wong Mo-sung decided to treat her himself.

Before he could express his intention to treat them to a meal,

Dorothy's answer silenced Dorothy and amused Huang Musong.

"The day before yesterday, you were telling me about idioms, like 'The capable are often burdened with more work,' right?"

"The capable should do more work, what's wrong? Didn't you understand?"

"I understand. 'The capable should do more' means that 'capable doro should eat more McDonald's.'"

"you……"

Dorothy was at a loss for words.

Absolutely!

The day before yesterday, I spent half an hour explaining idioms.

So that's how Doraemon understood "The capable do more work"?

Hey~

Dorothy's helplessness, accompanied by Huang Musong's laughter, made Dorothy's already adorable expression appear even more innocent and carefree.

at the same time...

A pair of bright eyes silently observed from a nearby corner.

She was like a rat in the sewer, envying the happy life of others.

Until Huang Musong led Doraemon and Dorothy to McDonald's,

She slowly disappeared into the shadows.

Just before she "disappeared," a few rays of sunlight shone through a crack in the wall onto her face, revealing her to be the freckled girl who had previously worked at the Shaxian snack shop...

The two doro walked slowly, and Huang Musong accompanied them on their stroll.

The freckled girl took the opportunity to slip through a side path and arrived at McDonald's ahead of time.

Entering the staff room, she changed into her work clothes and began her day's odd job.

McDonald's typically does not hire part-time workers.

The girl with freckles has a disability certificate because she has a disease, and the disease is not contagious.

The kind McDonald's branch manager made an exception and gave the applicant a job opportunity.

Before starting work...

The freckled girl hurriedly ordered three set meals.

One serving costs 24 yuan, which she pays out of her own pocket, and she also prepares the food herself.

A while ago, she went to sell oranges with Duoluo, and she felt that she had made money she shouldn't have.

and so!

I must repay this favor today.

The meal was ready, but time seemed to drag on endlessly. The freckled girl was worried that Huang Musong and the two doro would change their minds and not come to McDonald's at the last minute.

They finally arrived in half a minute.

The freckled girl breathed a sigh of relief.

He hurriedly took the tray over and placed it on the table.

"Please! It's on me! Eat up, while it's hot...it tastes even better when it's hot."

Fearing rejection, he spoke hastily, which made him sound like he was stuttering.

And somewhat shy,

The freckled girl was too shy to face Huang Musong directly.

It wasn't that she harbored impure emotions; it was that she felt utterly ashamed of herself. The more tragic a person's life is, the less likely they are to face happiness; they are inherently insecure.

It's like a poor country boy who, through hard work, gets into a top university, but the inferiority complex stemming from financial constraints makes him afraid to even walk past the goddess he admires. Or it's like... a courtesan with a beautiful face who has been with countless men, unable to look a handsome young man in the eye.

Put down your plate...

The freckled girl fled back to the kitchen.

Huang Musong was completely bewildered.

"What is she doing?"

Outrageous!

Why would someone give me three free hamburger meals out of the blue, costing several tens of dollars?

I really can't figure it out.

It wasn't until Doraemon recounted the story of selling green tangerines that day while eating his hamburger that...

Huang Musong then realized what was going on.

So it's about repaying a favor!

However, although she repaid the favor, she ended up losing out.

The value of a green tangerine is not comparable to that of three McDonald's hamburger meals.

Huang Musong pondered how to make up for the price difference without hurting the girl's self-esteem.

Doro chewed and chewed, lost in thought, and the food no longer tasted delicious.

After thinking it through...

Doraemon drinks cola and swallows food.

"Human~"

"Could we take a thousand dollars less and let the young lady live in the basement for free for two months? Let's do a good deed."

"And... hehe! I won't mention the other reason yet."

She smiled sheepishly, keeping her thoughts to herself, intending to keep it a little secret.

It's not really a secret.

It felt that the basement room was where it lived when it first met the person, leaving behind many beautiful memories.

If the economic situation allows,

Doro hopes to rent or even buy that basement room forever!

At the same time, it also understands that

Buying a basement apartment costs a lot of money and can put a lot of pressure on a person.

I don't want people to be too tired! This is the main reason why Doro kept the second half of the sentence as a little secret.

Having learned of Doraemon's idea of ​​doing good deeds...

Huang Musong pondered for a moment,

It seems feasible.

So she sent a message to the restaurant owner.

The proprietress replied very quickly.

She said that everyone could rest assured and knew exactly what to do.

Clearly, the landlady is a kind person who wants the freckled girl to have a better life while also respecting her fragile self-esteem.

Seeing that the matter was settled, Doraemon was overjoyed, humming a little tune while eating his hamburger.

Until two figures passed by outside McDonald's...

Doro suddenly trembled with fear.

He lowered his head and shrank back, afraid of being seen by the other party.

The little guy's reflexive behavior left Huang Musong puzzled.

What happened?

He was prepared to ask for clarification.