pjbooks Chapter 181 Vanilla Unicorn, Happy Nightlife
Chapter 181 Vanilla Unicorn, Happy Nightlife
Chapter 181 Vanilla Unicorn, Happy Nightlife
As a beginner, Ma Jieke had to start with the 200-meter dash.
The first landing was far from successful; I almost drowned, let alone made it into the safe zone.
The second time was slightly better; it almost grazed the edge of the ground.
On the third attempt, they finally succeeded, albeit with difficulty.
Watching the sun about to sink into the valley, Ma Jieke decided to quit while he was ahead; there's no such thing as getting rich overnight.
I rode Trevor's all-purpose vehicle back to the city, taking the opportunity to collect money.
The main quest rewards are nothing special; as usual, they give three basic skills.
【Master Chef Iv1】: Permanently improves your overall cooking ability; can be upgraded by selecting multiple times.
【Fishing Master Iv1】: Permanently increases your proficiency in using various fishing tackle; can be upgraded by selecting multiple times.
【Automotive Repair Iv1】: Permanently improves your repair skills for all types of vehicles. Multiple upgrades are available.
Based on practicality, Ma Jie didn't dwell on it too much and went straight to the car repair business.
In the United States, knowing how to fix a car is extremely important. It can be a lifesaver in critical moments. Imagine you're crossing a desert or Gobi and your car suddenly breaks down; this is practically a survival skill.
More importantly, learning to repair cars is equivalent to learning to steal cars. This is killing two birds with one stone, and you never know when you might need it.
Next are the side quest skill rewards.
[Reverse Quantum Reading (Passive)]: When reading various books, efficiency decreases by 50%, but comprehension increases by 20%.
[Power Saving Mode (Active)]: When you are still (sleeping, meditating, etc.), your body's calorie consumption is reduced by 66.6%.
【You reap what you sow (Consumption)】: Gain a random skill related to this mission.
Reverse quantum reading can be directly rejected because the word "passive" is indicated in parentheses, which means it is uncontrollable.
Once this skill is chosen, reading efficiency will decrease by 50% regardless of what book you read. Although the benefit is a 20% increase in comprehension, Ma Jieke doesn't think it's worth it.
Basically, any skill that comes with a negative buff is sidelined and has no priority whatsoever.
The power-saving mode is incredibly efficient. It means that while others are still consuming calories while they sleep, you only consume one-third of the calories you would normally consume while sleeping.
And just like a mobile phone, it can be freely turned on or off. If you've just transmigrated here, it's definitely an essential skill.
Now, it's actually useful, for example, participating in "Living Alone in the Wilderness" is like a game-changer.
As a star in the American variety show scene, Ma Jie had always wanted to participate. He had also privately consulted Grace, who worked at a Los Angeles TV station. However, the latter's response was not optimistic. She said that tens of thousands of people applied for the show and had to go through several rounds of auditions and re-selections, with only ten spots available in the end. It was like a battle of thousands of troops crossing a single-plank bridge.
Upon learning of this situation, Ma Jieke began to back down, realizing that the proper channels were definitely not an option.
Unless it's like the last time he participated in "Warehouse Treasure Hunt King," where the production team needed a homeless person persona to boost ratings, there's no chance at all.
Turning our attention to the third skill, [Sowing and Reaping (Consumable)]: Gain a random skill related to this mission.
This mission, isn't it just parachuting?
[Side Quest: Complete a solo skydive challenge] Reward Value: ★★
So, if I acquire this skill, I can gain skills related to parachuting? This is a new mechanism that has never appeared before.
Driven by curiosity, Ma Jie decided to give it a try, since the first two skills had already been ruled out.
[You reap what you sow] has been consumed, and a new skill is being generated—you have obtained [Helicopter Pilot Iv1].
[Helicopter Pilot Iv1]: Permanently improves your overall skill level in piloting various types of helicopters. Multiple upgrades are available.
Holy crap! When he saw the new skill appear, Ma Jie almost shouted out in excitement. The skill of flying a plane, which he had been searching for, actually appeared in this way.
However, upon closer examination, it makes sense. In most cases, skydiving involves jumping from an airplane, so the two are highly related.
This leads to the conclusion that the advanced skill of "Helicopter Piloting Iv1" is equivalent to a basic skill at level 2.
To be more specific, being a level 2 driver is equivalent to being a level 1 pilot, no wonder it's so hard to get.
After a long day of training, MaJack was starving and decided to treat himself. He took Trevor and Jimmy to a high-end buffet restaurant.
Although it's described as a high-end restaurant, it doesn't actually cost much. For just a few tens of US dollars per person, you can enjoy unlimited steak and seafood.
However, he has now passed the stage of "being under a bridge and sleeping under a blanket," and for the sake of his health, Ma Jie didn't dare to overeat. He simply ate a few steamed king crab legs, a salt-baked Boston lobster, a Wellington steak, and some vegetable salad and fruit for dessert.
On the other hand, Jimmy was like a reincarnated starving ghost, grabbing whatever he saw with his plate and wanting to try every kind of food, including a lot of raw sashimi.
Despite Ma Jieke's repeated warnings not to eat like that, as it would easily cause stomach upset, he ignored them in order to recoup his losses.
The principle is simple: eat as much as you can, as long as it doesn't kill you, and teach the boss a lesson.
Ma Jie was too lazy to persuade him with his poor man's mindset. People can't teach you everything, but you can learn something from experience. When he becomes a jetpack fighter, this kid will naturally regret it.
After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Trevor picked at his yellow teeth with dental floss and suggested taking the two young men to broaden their horizons.
Even a fool could guess that what Ma Jieke meant by "broadening his horizons" was definitely going to strip clubs to have fun.
Speaking of which, I've been in Los Angeles for so long and have completed many pilgrimages to holy sites, but I've never been to a place like that.
And if we're talking about the most famous club in Los Santos, it's definitely the well-known Vilnius.
Unicorn. (Vanilla Unicorn)
Ma Jie readily accepted this, saying, "I just like doing things a little vulgar; isn't that what men are all about?" (For X)
To live for X, to die for X, to fight for X for a lifetime.
Jimmy wasn't really interested, because going to that place would cost money, and he prided himself on not being interested in ordinary women. He hadn't been seen dating or chasing girls for a long time; it was always the girls who took the initiative to pursue him.
Once, at a happy hour bar, this guy was spotted by a stunning blonde with blue eyes, but he insisted on taking her home because he thought she was too old.
The boss was furious because the girl looked to be no more than 30 years old and looked remarkably like Michelle Pfeiffer in her youth, the age when a woman is at her most attractive.
From that time on, Ma Jieke began to suspect whether this kid had a problem with his sexual orientation.
You might think there's a problem, but I haven't seen him have any particularly close relationships with other men.
You said there was no problem, right? You're young, handsome, and have all the advantages, why not go after a few more girls?
The minority submits to the majority; whether you agree or not, take him straight to the club.
Jimmy knew that if he refused, he would definitely spoil everyone's fun, so he reluctantly got into the car.
A short while later, the all-purpose traveler took the Olympic Expressway, turned left at the intersection to enter the auxiliary road, and arrived at Elgin Avenue.
Ma Jie immediately spotted the silhouettes of strippers on the roadside, as well as the iconic purple light boards and red carpet passage.
Above the building, there is a huge square sign with a close-up of the half-body of a white unicorn.
In different cultures, unicorns almost always symbolize purity, nobility, holiness, and freedom. The boss who uses this as a brand name is quite shrewd; the main selling point is the contrast and stimulation, which carries a strong psychological suggestion.
In front of the experienced Trevor, MaJack and Jimmy looked like two well-behaved kids, following him closely.
The experienced black security guard at the entrance skipped over the wrinkled old man, Cui, and looked at Ma Jie first: "Buddy, please show me your ID. You need to prove that you are over 21 years old before I can let you in."
Although the definition of an adult in the United States is the same as in China, which is 18 years of age or older.
However, the American version of 18 is actually a censored version; you can unlock civil capacity such as getting a driver's license, voting, joining the military, and signing commercial contracts.
However, the age of 21 is still the dividing line for buying cigarettes and drinking alcohol, and going to nightclubs and other entertainment venues.
Therefore, in the minds of most Americans, you are only considered a true adult when you are 21 years old or older.
Judging by appearance alone, Ma Jieke is roughly between 24 and 30 years old, though different people may have different opinions.
But to directly suspect that he is not even 21 years old is pure harassment.
According to the standard work process, when guests arrive at the club, security guards will first make a visual judgment. Those who look too old will be allowed to enter directly, such as Trevor, who is older.
It's uncertain and depends on my mood; I'll check if I want to, and I won't if I don't. It's not strictly enforced.
There's another type: those who are genuine minors. Over 90% of them are high school students who want to "see the world" so they can brag to their peers when they get back.
As for Ma Jieke, he was the kind of customer who, while not 100% certain, was at least 95% certain, so there was no need for any additional checks.
However, he was too lazy to argue with the other party, and casually took out the fake driver's license from his pocket, because he really hadn't had time to take the test yet.
"Leon Scott Kennedy, age 29..."
The Black security guard looked at the driver's license, then at him. The photo was correct, but were you sure your parents gave you that name? And don't you have a lover named Ada Wong?
"Sir, may I go in now?" Ma asked neither humbly nor arrogantly. You've already seen my driver's license; if you still won't let me in, then you're in the wrong.
"OK, go in, bro, have fun."
Looking at his tall and burly appearance, the black security guard thought it was better to avoid trouble, even though he knew very well that the driver's license was definitely fake.
But who cares? There are probably more fake documents circulating in the US than real ones, and the police can't keep up with it.
"Hehehe, kids aren't allowed in." Just as Ma Jie was being let in, the security guard raised his voice and blocked Jimmy's way with his thick arm: "Look closely, kid, this is a club, not a high school study room. If you're looking for excitement, I suggest you go home and watch porn. That's what people your age should be doing."
The security guard said that because, judging by the naked eye, Jimmy's apparent age was probably younger than his actual age, at most fifteen or sixteen.
Because he looks very much like a girl, and has been mistaken for the wrong gender more than once, the lack of male characteristics naturally makes him look young. Otherwise, if you have a scruffy beard, you could be mistaken for 28 even if you are 18.
Just as Ma Jie was about to say something in his defense, the kid, emboldened by who-knows-where, retorted, "Blackie, hasn't anyone told you that it's rude to talk about others like that?"
"What?" The other person was clearly dumbfounded. In all his years in the industry, this was the first time he had been pointed at and scolded by a "kid".
"Hey white kid, you'd better show some respect. Take a good look around before you decide whether you're going to act tough, okay?"
Upon hearing the threat, Jimmy decisively pulled out his driver's license from his pocket and slapped it across the man's face. The man, barely containing his anger, caught it, glanced at it casually, and stuffed it into his pocket. He was furious: "Your driver's license is fake. I'm confiscating it according to the regulations issued by the Los Angeles Police Department. It will be handed over to the police station for destruction later."
"What did you say?" This infuriated Jimmy, who glared at him. "Give me back my driver's license! What right do you have to take it? This is robbery!"
Getting this document wasn't cheap. Even with Max as an intermediary, it still cost him over $200, which was hard-earned money he'd saved up from scratch.
In response to Jimmy's accusations, the black security guard crossed his arms and arrogantly replied, "Kid, since I stole your things, why don't you call the police and have them arrest me? Taxpayers pay to support them, not so they can sit in their offices eating donuts."
This attitude is disgusting because they know your ID is fake, so they are certain you won't dare to call the police.
This way, you can both shut them out and vent your anger, achieving two goals at once.
Jimmy, having failed to get what he wanted, turned to MaJack for help. After all, courage alone wasn't enough to solve the problem; experience and wisdom were also indispensable.
The latter's approach was extremely simple and brutal: he simply pulled out $10 from his pocket, shoved it into the security guard's hand when no one was around, and said with a smile, "Sir, he's my brother. You don't need to bother with him. Take this and buy yourself a pack of good cigarettes. I assure you, we'll just be watching the dancing once we get inside."
Without hesitation, the black security guard casually stuffed the bill into his pocket, then tossed Jimmy's driver's license back to him, tilting his head behind the door: "Go in and enjoy yourself, bro. Remember, don't cause any trouble in there, or you'll get me in trouble."
See, this is efficiency. What could a black gatekeeper possibly want? $10 isn't much, but it's enough for a free lunch.
With the economy in a slump and everyone short of money, everyone is trying to earn whatever they can, since it's extra income and they don't have to pay taxes.
Jimmy was a little dumbfounded when he received his driver's license. He cautiously followed Ma Jie into the club.
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