The Supreme Soldier in the City-Chapter 553 - 564: I helped you handle it

James Smith’s words were indeed very sharp, directly showing contempt towards John Brown. Emma Campbell’s Aunt Mary and Uncle John immediately looked a bit awkward. According to reason, James Smith speaking about James Brown also meant no respect for them, but they needed something from James Smith, so they dared not offend him at this moment.

Emma Campbell frowned and said, "Chief Smith, the tax bureau is indeed a good job, but for me, I think being with the man I love will make me happier. I thank you for your kindness, but I just want to be with my boyfriend. If I can’t be with my boyfriend because of work, then no matter how good the job is, I won’t want it."

James Smith clapped his hands twice, saying, "It really is that love triumphs over everything." Then he shook his head, showing an expression of anger at their ignorance, and said, "After all, you’re young, not knowing the dangers of society, nor how difficult it is to find a job. When the time comes, you’ll know how hard it is to make money."

Emma Campbell smiled slightly and said, "Indeed, making money is difficult, and having no money is troublesome too. But as long as I can be with Big Brother Brown, even if it’s simple meals and modest clothes and houses, I will be very happy."

James Smith looked at John Brown and said, "Young man, you’re quite impressive, actually making Emma devoted to you. I wonder how much salary you earn a month?"

John Brown looked at James Smith and found it funny. This guy was just a minor chief, an assistant at that, yet he considered himself very important. John Brown had casually seen people far more distinguished than him before.

"Not much. YODC City is just a small town, and I can only earn around Three Thousand Dollars per month."

"Hmm, Three Thousand Dollars, in YODC City, that’s not bad. If it’s only for self-support, you can indeed live. But I want to ask, do you have a house there?"

John Brown shook his head and said, "I just rented one."

James Smith sighed, saying, "No house at all, how can this work? Nowadays, before any girl gets married, doesn’t she need a house and car? You have no house, so what will you use to get married?"

John Brown laughed, "I’ll save slowly, there will always be an opportunity."

James Smith shook his head again, saying, "Mr. Jones, we are in the same system, so if there’s anything, I should help you check it. I see your niece’s conditions are indeed good. If she works at the tax bureau in the future, her prospects will be better. Some leaders’ families in our City Center still have many unmarried children. I’ll introduce them to your niece, who would have both work and looks, and marry into these leaders’ families effortlessly, then Mr. Jones, you’d have a great backing, and your formalization would be easier. And the children in your family could also directly enter the tax bureau, couldn’t they?"

James Smith was interested in Emma Campbell but couldn’t directly say it himself, so he threw this temptation out there. When Emma and John Brown’s relationship ends, and she comes to him for a job, it would be the perfect time for him to act.

James Smith’s words indeed tempted Emma’s Aunt Mary a lot. Emma’s father’s situation was bad; considering family burdens was quite tough. But since Emma’s father had quit gambling, the burden wasn’t as heavy. If Emma worked at the tax bureau, with her appearance, she would be an outstanding girl, picking a boyfriend way beyond someone like John Brown, a mere small manager.

Emma’s Aunt Mary wasn’t overly materialistic, but as an elder, who wouldn’t want their children marrying into a good family? Especially when Emma had promising prospects, she also didn’t want Emma to give them up.

But this would force Emma to break up with John Brown. She couldn’t say such words, so she subconsciously glanced at Emma without speaking.

James Smith noticed Aunt Mary and Uncle John were very tempted, feeling secretly pleased. "Emma, one doesn’t have to marry after just one relationship. Giving yourself several choices is right. Young man, I don’t mean to look down on you, but if you really like Emma, you should consider her future. Think about what you can offer her. Don’t talk to me about love; living together ultimately comes down to material things. Without good conditions, life becomes full of friction, and even the best emotions can’t withstand such a test. Frankly, with your current achievements, you can’t guarantee a better life for Emma.

Emma Campbell, normally easy-going and never arguing with others, now felt annoyed by James Smith’s words against John Brown. Had it not been for James Smith helping Uncle John’s job, she would leave directly. Deeply breathing to suppress her anger, Emma calmly said, "Chief Smith, perhaps you’re right, living together indeed requires material assurance. But I, Emma Campbell, have faced many hardships since childhood, and no matter how tough it is, I can endure. Being with James, even if it’s having coarse meals, I would feel happy. Conversely, being with a man I don’t like, even in luxury, wouldn’t bring me joy. Thank you for your kindness."

John Brown saw Emma express her thoughts so bravely for the first time, admirably clapping his hands, saying, "Emma, well said."

James Smith’s face turned somewhat unpleasant, saying, "Really doesn’t know what’s what. Mr. Jones, seems I tried to do a good deed but failed. Your niece doesn’t give me face, so I can’t handle your affairs."

Emma’s Aunt Mary and Uncle John immediately looked changed, regretting bringing Emma here for dinner. Aunt Mary quickly said, "Chief Smith, don’t be angry, children don’t understand and don’t recognize your goodwill. I apologize on her behalf."

James Smith said with a gloomy face, "No need, I’ve never done a good deed before where the other side wasn’t appreciative. Seems good deeds can’t be done now, forget it, you’ll have to find other ways, I won’t handle this matter."

At this point, John Brown looked at James Smith and then said to Aunt Mary, "Aunt Mary, Uncle John, don’t worry, in fact, this matter doesn’t need him to handle, I’ll take care of it myself."

"You take care of it?" Aunt Mary and Uncle John immediately widened their eyes looking at John Brown.

James Smith laughed loudly, hitting the table forcefully, as if hearing the funniest joke, saying, "Such big words, I’d like to see how you solve it."

John Brown ignored James Smith, smilingly said to Uncle John, "Uncle John, you’ve worked at the tax bureau for over twenty years, you should’ve been formalized long ago. I’ll help you get a permanent position, what do you think?"

"This... this..." Uncle John was speechless.

Aunt Mary frowned, bitterly smiling, "James, I know what you mean, let’s not argue about this, Chief Smith’s intentions are kindhearted, let’s just apologize to him."

James Smith waved his hand arrogantly, sarcastically said, "No need, the young man sounds so confident, he must have his connections. I don’t have his kind of skills."

James Smith refused to believe John Brown could handle such a matter. Even if he had connections, his father was a leader at the City Center, but he wouldn’t dare say he could turn a temporary worker into a permanent one just like that. John Brown was a YODC City resident, merely a company’s small manager, how could he wield such power?

Aunt Mary’s anxiety grew, fearing if James Smith indeed left Uncle John’s affairs unattended, her husband might lose his job for sure. John Brown then talked big, making things increasingly tense. Sternly said to John Brown, "James, don’t act on impulse, your Uncle John has worked at the tax bureau for years, moving elsewhere won’t suit him. We finally have Chief Smith helping, how could we offend him? Quickly apologize, she signaled Emma quietly to persuade John Brown.

Emma knew John Brown best, trusting he wouldn’t boast without reason. Since he said he could solve Uncle John’s work issues, he surely could. She gave Aunt Mary a comforting look.

Aunt Mary was baffled by Emma’s look, even understanding it, she couldn’t believe John Brown could handle such a matter. If he could pull off something so substantial, would he still be a small manager at a company?

James Smith leisurely drank his wine, said "Hey, young man, weren’t you going to handle this? Go ahead, handle it now, I’d like to see who you can find to tackle such a thing."

John Brown smiled lightly, saying, "It’s not really a big deal, no problem handling it, just a phone call."

James Smith’s face chilled, "Such bold words, go ahead, make the call. If you handle this with one call, my surname Smith will be reversed."

John Brown calmly took out his phone, saying, "I’m sorry, whether you reverse your name has nothing to do with me."

Such words were impolite, James Smith’s face turned uglier, snorted, "Young man, don’t be too arrogant. This is City Center, not like a small town like YODC City, some people you can’t afford to offend."