When Murphy's mother came in, the vice president was leaning with his legs on the desk, watching a short video leisurely.
Murphy's mother briefly explained the matter, saying that her father was sick and needed to take three days off.
The vice president didn't even look at her, and didn't even pause the video. He just said calmly: "No!"
Then he complained: "You are so busy, why do you have the nerve to ask for leave?"
"But, my dad is sick, it may be serious!" Murphy's mother said.
"Huh, what does strictness have to do with me? That's your own business! My request is that you do a good job in the projects you are responsible for! Understand?" The vice president said in a very impatient tone, rolling his eyes as he spoke.
Murphy's mother: "..." She was speechless for a moment, thinking about how to persuade her, hoping that the other party would give her a leave.
At this moment, another young and beautiful girl came in to ask for leave, saying that she was going to Hawaii for a vacation, which would take seven days!
Murphy's mother thought to herself, your project is busier than mine, why do you still need seven days? How is that possible!
Unexpectedly, the vice president laughed and said, "Hawaii is a great place. The climate is much better than that of Los Angeles. Go ahead and have fun!"
"Pete, you are so kind! I love you! I will bring you a small gift when the time comes!"
"Thank you in advance!"
Then, the young and beautiful girl went out happily!
At this moment, Murphy's mother's heart was filled with turmoil. She forced herself to hold back her anger and said in as calm a tone as possible: "Pete, why can she take leave but I can't? I ask myself, can I do a better job than her?"
Peter sneered: "What's wrong if I don't approve your leave?"
My heart says that you are an old woman, but you still want to compare yourself to other girls? !
Murphy's mother couldn't bear it anymore and said directly: "I'm sorry, I have to resign from now on!"
After saying that, he turned around and left without looking back!
The vice president was so confused that he jumped up and chased him out, shouting loudly: "You haven't finished your work today!"
However, Murphy's mother left immediately, and there was nothing to deal with.
California does not support idlers, so bosses can naturally fire employees at will. No matter how long the employees have worked, they have no legal obligation to compensate them. However, why can employees just leave when they want?
"Elijah, my father had a gastrointestinal endoscopy this afternoon. The problem may be serious."
After Murphy's mother came out of the company, she called her husband and talked about her old father's condition.
However, before she finished speaking, her husband said impatiently: "I'm busy, how about we talk at night?"
Murphy's mother said: "I want to go back to San Francisco right away. I'll leave right away!"
"Then go ahead and let me know if there's any news." Soon, her husband hung up the phone.
Murphy's mother: "..." Her original intention was to have her husband accompany her. However, it is obvious that people do not have this idea. He didn't even care about his condition.
Originally, she wanted to tell her husband that she was unemployed, but he probably wouldn't care.
Murphy's mother wanted to cry a little, but she quickly wiped away her tears, cheered up, and hurried home.
Her current husband is not Murphy’s father.
When Murphy was young, her father unfortunately died trying to protect her. So Murphy's mother later married a man, and her relationship was just so-so. After all, it is indeed difficult to find true love in a second marriage.
As for children, with Murphy as a precedent, I don’t dare to have any more. And the man doesn’t seem to like children very much.
Murphy's mother felt that this marriage seemed dispensable, and that her parents and Murphy were more important.
I hurried home, packed up a little, then picked up my suitcase and headed straight to the airport.
San Francisco International Airport is about 13 miles from the city. After getting off the plane, Murphy's mother originally wanted to take a taxi there, but she finally got in line. When people heard that they were going to downtown San Francisco, they immediately refused to take the taxi!
Murphy's mother was so confused!
Then, she had to take the subway. Only when we arrived at the destination station and exited the station did we understand what was going on!
I saw "firecrackers" and all kinds of fighting happening everywhere on the street and in the park outside.
A bullet flew over with a "swish~" and hit not far away from her, shattering a window of glass. She was so scared that Murphy's mother hurried back to the subway station!
"Oh God, God, although Los Angeles is chaotic, it has never been this chaotic, right?" Murphy's mother hid in a corner, trembling while listening to the sound of firecrackers outside.
She thought about it and called the police.
The police told her to stay away as much as possible to ensure her own safety. Then... there is no more.
Murphy’s mother: “…”
"Oh my god, I don't know how Murphy and the others live here?"
She had no choice but to call her daughter.
Murphy was reading a book under the covers, and the sound of firecrackers from far away could not disturb her.
She lived on the second floor, and her grandparents lived on the first floor. Grandpa had a tiring day today and fell asleep quickly. Grandma was guarding and taking care of him.
Although the public security outside is not good, with the door closed, it can barely be regarded as a peaceful little world.
Although the roads in the community where they live are in bad condition, the security force is still good. All the money spent on road construction was used to improve defense.
When the phone rang, Murphy took it and pressed the connect button. Before he could speak, gunfire came from the other end of the phone.
"Mom?" Murphy was shocked! The caller ID showed it was her mother, but there were gunshots. She thought something had happened to her mother!
Fortunately, her mother's horrified voice soon came: "Murphy, I'm trapped in the subway station in Balboa Park..."
"Mom, are you coming to San Francisco?" Murphy couldn't believe it. No matter how you say it, it comes suddenly?
If I had told you, I would definitely not suggest you come over at night!
After all, Murphy has been here for several days and knows that the nights in this city are not accessible to normal people.
"Well, I've called the police, but no police came to rescue me." My mother's slightly desperate voice came from the other end of the phone.
Murphy: "..."
"Otherwise, I'd better go back, or find a hotel somewhere else in the Bay Area to stay, and come back early tomorrow morning," Murphy's mother said.
Murphy nodded, it seemed like a good idea.
However, before she could speak, her mother changed her mind: "I'm sorry, Murphy, behind me, it seems, there won't be a subway tonight!"
Because there was a loud noise, the ground shook, and it seemed that a tunnel collapsed not far away!
This thing has caused a big fuss!
Murphy was silent for a moment: "Then you wait where you are and I'll find someone to pick you up."
"Ah?" Murphy's mother was stunned and then asked, "Who are you looking for?"
She just called her daughter's phone, not because she wanted Murphy to save her, but because she just wanted to inform Murphy that she was in Balboa Park.
Because, she was thinking, if something happened, her daughter could come and claim the body tomorrow. She didn't want to die in silence like this, without even knowing a single relative.
As for the parents? Getting older! And husband? How reliable!
Only her daughter is the one closest to her, and the person she wants to contact most when she encounters a life crisis!
However, she never expected that Murphy would actually have a way?
Murphy said: "I'm looking for Dr. Zhou." Then he hung up the phone.
Murphy's mother: "..." Who is Dr. Zhou? Why can you help my daughter for no reason?
My daughter, won’t she be cheated? She is simple-minded and autistic, and does not understand the dangers of the outside world!
Mother Murphy began to pray.
…
Murphy lay down and stared at the ceiling in a daze, motionless like a silicone doll.
A strange fragrance came from the pillow. Murphy blinked, and finally picked up the phone and dialed.
