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No. 97 Street is located in the West District of Boulder City, where sewage flows across the street, the air is polluted, and dilapidated tube buildings are crowded together. It is often criticized as a "crow's nest" by nearby citizens. 14

Due to its proximity to the giant wall, residents here can only enjoy the morning and noon sun.1

At dusk, the street is shrouded in the shadow of the giant wall.3

Objectively speaking, if we ignore the lighting, life here is still much better than the slums outside the giant wall.

Most of the people living here are workers from nearby factories.

Except for local residents, few people want to go near this place.

There is almost no entertainment here, and almost no one will open a shop among a group of poor people... 7

People who have a job need to work for 16 hours and fall asleep when they get home. People who don't have a job will not take out a chip from their pocket to spend even if they are idle all day.

But there are no exceptions.

At the junction with the industrial area, there is a beer hall called "Walnut". Its iconic sign is a pile of empty barrels made of walnut at the door. 5

These wine barrels are not big and can be used as tables or benches, and can even be used to deal with hygiene problems.10

When workers pass by after a day's work, they will occasionally take out a chip awarded by the foreman, drink a cheap and large draft beer, and forget about the day's worries before going home.

Some unemployed workers also come here to spend the whole day.

Although the money is tight, it would be nice to smell the beer or take a few puffs of second-hand smoke.

No matter what, it's better than sitting at home and listening to that yellow-faced woman sighing and complaining that she can't live her life anymore. 8

Since almost no mercenaries will come here, tourists and traders from other places will not go near the Western District at all.

Over time, this place became a club for workers in Boulder City.

Not only do people drink, they also gather in small groups to discuss family affairs or gossip they have heard.

Especially the gossip in the factory area.1

Of course, what people are most looking forward to is hearing news about which factory is short of workers, but this has not happened for a long time.

An unemployed worker with unshaven beard suddenly spoke.

"...How about we become mercenaries."

His co-workers, who had also been laid off from the cannery, gave him a look.

"Have you ever touched a gun?"1

"No, but I heard it's not that difficult. Turn on the safety, aim the muzzle, and then pull the trigger to drive the hot metal fragments into the head of the corpse eater." The unshaven worker gestured with the broom beside the barrel.

With one shooting movement, "Look, it's that simple." 7

The crowd burst into laughter.

"The wave will have to wait until next year. It's summer now, and your opponent will most likely be a predator."

"I heard that the Liszt Caravan is recruiting people. They plan to open a new trade route from here to the Great Rift Valley."

"The Great Rift Valley...I heard it's in the northernmost part of the Valley Province."

"It's really far away."

Beside the door beam, a group of workers gathered together, taking turns smoking the butt of a cigarette that was about to burn out. 4

Siberg couldn't help but take one more puff, and found that everyone was staring at him, so he quickly gave the cigarette in his hand to the next friend. 4

Picking up the cigarette butt and taking a drag, Pique, who had a bandage on his arm, suddenly spoke.

"Speaking of which, why haven't you seen Kent recently?"

"I don't know, last time he led us to surround the city hall. It was so refreshing to see those well-dressed bastards turned pale with fear!" 1

"It would be nice to do it again anytime."

They didn't have anything else to do anyway, so maybe they could do some good by going to the streets to make some noise.

At this time, the potbellied tavern owner walked out of the utility room next to the tavern, holding a huge wooden frame.

His name is Tang, which is a very short word in Renlian, with only one syllable. 1

Looking at these idle poor people, Tang couldn't help but complain.1

"How long do you plan to spend time here? Can't you find a job if you don't have money?" 1

The worker who was smoking said with a smile.

"We also want to work. Do you have any shortage of cleaning staff, waiters or handymen?"

Tang chuckled and said unceremoniously.

"Why should I hire a handyman who has breasts but no breasts and a butt but a butt and a butt." 9

Another tall and thick man raised his hand and said with a playful smile.

"Are you going to hire the boss lady? I'll sign up." 3

"Get lost." Tang cursed.

The Walnut Tavern has been having a hard time lately.

There are more and more poor people, and even the butts of cigarettes have to be smoked by different people, let alone taking out chips to buy alcohol.

Sberg suddenly discovered that the old girl who helped pour the wine and the young man who did the handyman had actually been fired.

Now even this kind of physical work is done by the boss himself.

At this point in the past, this fat pig would be sitting behind the stage dozing off and being lazy.

At this time, Sberg noticed the wooden frame in his hand and the stack of papers in the wooden frame, and couldn't help but asked curiously.

"What's this?"

"Daily Survivor." Tang didn't say much and moved it into the tavern.

Survivor Daily?

Everyone looked at each other, having never heard of this name.

Of course, it may also be because they don't read newspapers.

Although most workers are literate, they can basically only recognize a few words and can probably understand equipment operation manuals and recruitment instructions.

Workers who can afford newspapers will not have time to read them.2

Reading and reading newspapers are pastimes that only those who sit in the office deserve to have. 1

"How much does this stuff cost?"

"No money is required. You can watch as much as you want, but you can't take it away." Tang said impatiently.

These newspapers are provided free of charge by the "Daily Survivor" newspaper company, and come with a box of Nuka-Cola every month. 1

Anyway, it doesn't occupy a large area, and it can also be used as a pastime for drunkards. In line with the principle of not taking advantage of anything, he brought it back.

"for free?!"

When everyone heard this, they were immediately shocked.

Is there such a good thing? 2

What makes them even more unbelievable is that these words were actually said by this iron rooster with no hair off.

Sperger walked up, took a newspaper from the wooden frame, and unfolded it in his hand.

Peake, who was smoking, also threw away the finally burned out cigarette butt in his hand, and curiously came up to watch.

"..."

"The negotiations between the city hall and the new alliance authorities went smoothly, and the 200 million aid loan will strive for a win-win situation for both parties... What is a win-win situation?" 7

"I just want to smash the factories of the New Alliance to pieces! Throw the junk they produce out of the giant wall!" 5

"But their creditors don't seem to be bad either... Kate Textile Factory resumed operations. According to this newspaper, it was because it received an order worth one million chips."

"Alyssa has lost a Southern Shorthair cat. If anyone sees it, please contact the address in the newspaper for a reward of 25 chips... Alyssa... this name sounds so familiar." 3

"I remembered...she is Governor Moore's youngest daughter!"

There is no entertainment industry in Boulder City, let alone celebrities. The top brand of Queen of the Night and the families of dignitaries are the objects of gossip for most ordinary people. 3

Everyone is naturally familiar with Governor Moore. After all, there is only one bank in Boulder City.

As soon as they heard this adult's name, everyone immediately came back to their senses, with envious looks in their eyes.

"...She is actually the daughter of the president's family."

"If anyone can marry her, he won't have to worry about it in the next life." 3

"Stop dreaming, it's not dark yet." 2

"You can find a cat with 25 chips... If you exchange it for nutritional cream, it would be enough for 25 kilograms! Do these people have too much money and no place to spend it?" 2

"What do you know? I think it's cheap!"
To be continued...