Chapter 819: Seeing Dadatis Again
Zhang Heng's previous performances had earned him some money. He had also received quite a few gifts and bronze coins from enthusiastic spectators when he won the championship at the Flavian Amphitheatre. Although Macrus took the lion's share of those things, Zhang Heng could still afford the rent.
Strictly speaking, Zhang Heng had not quit without another job lined up. Commodus had already eagerly offered him his next position, and he still had another job with the Blade of Balance. So he took the Little Female Slave to look at several houses before choosing the most comfortable one, which was also the most expensive.
Their room was south of Plato Square. Opening the window gave them a view of the Tiber River. Aside from the pleasant scenery and open view, it also reduced the risk of flooding. Zhang Heng had originally wanted to rent two rooms, but the Little Female Slave insisted that one was enough and there was no need to waste money. She said she could sleep on the floor.
After all, that was how she had always slept before Zhang Heng put together a bed for her, and most slaves slept that way too.
"But you're not a slave anymore," Zhang Heng said.
"But don't you still want me to take care of your daily needs? How could I do that if we weren't in the same room? Besides, isn't this how we've always lived? What's the problem?" the Little Female Slave asked, blinking.
"Uh, let me put it another way. Have you thought about what kind of work you want to do to make a living now that you're free?" Zhang Heng asked helplessly.
To his surprise, the Little Female Slave nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes, I've seriously thought about it."
"Oh?