Of Cigarettes and China Man

I just went to 7-11 and bought cigarettes with 9.40 worth of 10 cents coins and 2.00 worth of 5 cents coins. The experience was traumatizing for the 7-11 cashier who was a China man. He was sighing throughout the whole ordeal and holding his head as though it was about to explode. He said to me in mandarin, “I saw you coming in with a silly smile on your face and wondered why. Now I know why.” And that cracked me up again. Lol. It was initially damn embarrassing but soon became a joke.

I think that was the first hearty laugh I had in a long time. Anyway, if anyone has a room to rent me on credit till I start work, please tell me. :(