The Asylum of All Worlds

Chapter 240 Me (Part [-])
On the back side of 15th Avenue, there is an inconspicuous alley.

In Gotham, there are alleys like this, you might see it every day when you pass by, but if you don't live here, then you will never go in it in your life.

Smelly gutters, garbage cans, dead rat corpses, these things have almost become the standard equipment in such alleys. Although many people live in places that are not much better than here, it is like shit. It's a little smellier than pulling it yourself.This alley is also dirtier than other alleys.

And I live in this alley.

At 17:30, I came to the entrance of the alley on time, and the smell of the trash can told me that today, those who drive the garbage trucks have forgotten this place again, but I don’t care, because even if there is no Garbage smell, the smell here will be replaced by some other bad smell.

Narrow alleys, puddles that will not dry up for a week, looking up, it is a feeling of depression that almost crushes people, and there is only a trace of sky left. You may not believe it, just outside a street , is the largest and most gorgeous opera house in Gotham, but those charming lights never shine here, and the only thing that can come in is the annoying sound of musical instruments.

Pushing open the apartment door, it was musty, and it took about a second for my nose to get used to the smell.

Then I stepped on the shaved carpet, and rushed up to the third floor with the smallest sound and the fastest speed, because if Mrs. Fili saw it, she would definitely ask me for rent again.I'm sick of it.

But unfortunately, when I walked to the second floor, I ran into her head-on.

Well well, rent, goddamn rent, she'll catch me nagging me for another 20 minutes.

However, to my surprise, Mrs. Fei Li didn't seem to be in the mood to say anything to me. She just gave me a faint look. The moment the eyes met, I saw a trace of decline and sadness, which made her already old. His demeanor looked even more dying.

What's up with her.?

I don't know, of course, it's not something I should worry about, so I pick up the pace and head up the stairs.

My home on the third floor.

Jie Ni and I have lived here for more than half a year. The area is not big, but it has everything we need, such as kettles, tables and chairs, beds, mirrors, and even a window, although through it you can only see the red The wall, but at least it's a window, much better than the house I rented last time.

This new house was a gift from me for our anniversary and she was so happy. We bought a nice steak and a bottle of red wine on sale.

That was the happiest night I can remember in the past six months.

And on that night... we conceived a new life.

"Hi, dear." As usual, Jenny was sitting by the window, knitting a sweater, and greeted me with a smile.

"Hi," I replied, my eyes lingering on her growing belly.

That's our son. Or our daughter. I don't have time to take her for a checkup, but no matter which one it is, it must be the most beautiful angel in the world.

I walked over and lay on her abdomen, listening to the faint heart sounds.

"Did s/he kick you again today?" I asked.

"Yeah, more and more often, this kid must be a naughty ghost."

A sense of happiness emerged from the bottom of my heart, temporarily covering up my sadness. At the same time, I thought of the lipstick in my pocket again. I really want to take it out now and put it in Jenny’s Hands. I want to see her smile so much.

But
"I have to tell you something." Jenny said suddenly.

"What's the matter?" I didn't like her tone, because it made me inexplicably nervous.

"I gave this month's rent to Mrs. Fei Li in advance."

"What?" I was stunned for a moment: "Why, there are still more than ten days."

"Her son was in a car accident and she needs money." Jie Ni said.

"But, we also need it. Well, maybe she needs it a little more than us." I wanted to justify something, but I couldn't say it when I got to the point of my mouth. Mrs. Ferry, who annoys me, is really just like us.

The same people who are oppressed by life
"You are a kind person, God will bless you, and the little guy in your stomach." I hugged Jie Ni gently.

"You too, and God bless you too."

she said.
In fact, God didn't bless me. Today, he took my job away. However, I didn't tell Jenny about it. I couldn't say it. I could only try to squeeze out the most natural smile and say .: "Yeah, he will bless me."

But, as I expected, God didn't bless me, and he didn't even bless anyone in this city.

It all started on that congested morning.

That day, I was still looking for a suitable position in the newspaper on the corner of the street, but a fuel tank truck seemed to be immortal in the middle of the road, directly blocking the intersection.

Fortunately, I don't have a car, otherwise, I would definitely be one of these blocked vehicles.

Of course, the paralysis of the entire street was just the beginning of this bad day, because at some point in the afternoon, a sudden big explosion pushed the city onto a crazy road.

The location of the explosion was the headquarters of the Gotham City Police Department. When I heard the news, I was panicked at first, and then I was secretly looking forward to something. Of course, I don’t know where this expectation came from. Come, it may be because life is already so miserable, so if this city is about to face any changes, at least it won't make it worse.

And in the next few hours, the change came in vain. This change came from a woman, and she appeared on all the TV screens in the city so lightly. When I saw her, I was incomparable Shocked, because I actually met that woman.A few days ago, I was worried that she would steal Jenny's lipstick.

Well, it doesn't matter anymore, the important thing is that a few words from her made the city truly crazy.

She opened the gates of the bank, trapped the police [-]/[-] of the way, and gave guns to people like me. It was crazy.

But think about it, if this is the case, everyone has weapons, everyone has money, and everyone has the ability to fight for something they should have, instead of watching their lives being squeezed out of a drop of juice. Well, then, that seems pretty fair.
Madness and fairness. Is there any necessary connection between the two?
I don't know I've never seen Gotham like this, it seems to be extremely chaotic, but full of hope, people seem to be crazy, but they are all laughing like crazy, as if suppressing the depression of the whole life, It was released at this moment, and when night fell, an explosion resounded throughout the city, pushing the carnival to a huge climax.

The explosion came from the sky, on the top floor of the Wayne Building, a place we will never reach.

like a celebration for us
Bonfire
I looked at the reflected fiery red sky and laughed, and many people laughed, and then they became even crazier.

But I didn't pick up the gun after all, and I didn't follow those people into the street shouting, smashing things, and I didn't rush into the bank to get the money.

I have a family with an unborn baby.

I can't take the risk that if something happens to me at this time, or I'm caught in jail.

Then my job will be even more uncertain, and I will not be able to pay next month's rent. Most importantly, I will miss Jie Ni's birthday.

See, the world has gone crazy like this, but I still think about these things.

No way. That's life.
(End of this chapter)