Meanwhile, two days later at Liana residence.
Liana was preparing for the weekend. She received an email from the owner of her rented apartment. She opened the email casually, but her eyes immediately widened in shock upon reading the contents.
The notification was a Monthly Rental Fee Increase.
Her rent had suddenly increased by 60% from the normal price, citing building renovations and sudden market adjustments.
"What is this?! It doesn't make sense! I only paid the contractual price last month!" Liana muttered in panic.
Before Liana could calm herself, another notification arrived. This month's electricity, water, and even security fees were suddenly much higher than usual. All the numbers on her phone screen seemed to jump out and choke her. If all these bills were real, the salary she had saved so far would be completely spent just to pay them.
"How could all this happen at the same time?"
