This Game is Too Real

Borrow some chips? 2

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"Sorry, I didn't understand you a bit..." 3

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Dulong looked at Luca in astonishment, "Why do we lend you a little chip... that can solve the problem?" 2

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Aren't we talking about trade?

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If it is an additional condition for negotiation, he can consider it.

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However, the person in front of him said that the problem could be solved by just borrowing them a sum of money.

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Dulong even suspected that he had heard it wrong.

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With a stunned Duron on his face, Luca cleared his throat and moved out the manager's words.

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"Don't you dislike that we didn't spend our chips where we should spend it? That's because we don't have money. Of course, the savings must be spent carefully, but if you are willing to lend us a sum, it will be different."2

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Seeing that the man in front of him still didn't understand the wisdom of the manager, Luca continued patiently. 2

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"We have just liberated Xizhou City. In order to accommodate the survivors there, we are building Dawn City."

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"There needs to be at least 10,000 houses, a lot of food, cotton textiles, soap for cleaning and other consumer goods... Isn't that what you want us to buy?"

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"We certainly have the ability to address these gaps ourselves, but it may take a year or two or more for the people there to live a self-sufficient life on our own. However...with you, it's different."

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Dulong's eyes widened.

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"What do you mean...let us lend you the chips, and then you use our chips to buy things from us?"

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"Yes." Luca nodded as a matter of course, that's what the manager told him. 1

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"Do you think this is reasonable?" Duron couldn't help saying. 7

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"Why is it unreasonable? Your factories get orders, workers get jobs, and the chips we borrowed will eventually be returned to you. This money can be placed in your account as you said, with Book-entry transactions, chips don’t even need to come out of your bank.”12

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Dulong was stunned by Luca's well-founded answer.

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so…

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Seems to be alright? 9

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At least he really couldn't think of a reason to refute for a while.

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According to the agreement requested by the residents, the trade between the two sides will be interrupted, and neither side will benefit.

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But if the plan proposed by the Dawn City Lord in front of him is followed, Boulder City will gain a huge market.

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The profits of the factory and the jobs of the workers will be solved, and the money lent to the new alliance will not disappear out of thin air... No one loses, everyone seems to be winning. 11

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But this is too strange!

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After holding it for a while, Duron finally found a place where he seemed to be able to pick on the thorns.

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"...But how do you guarantee that you can pay back the money?"

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Luca asked.

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"Are you questioning our repayment ability?"1

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Dulong nodded with a subtle expression.

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"With all due respect...you have only existed for half a year now, even if the bone-chewing tribe has existed for longer than you." 1

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The money that Jushicheng Bank lends to merchants often charges very high interest. In the final analysis, many people do business outside the giant wall, and those who are doing it will disappear.

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He does have reason to doubt how long this alliance, which is suspicious from any point of view, can exist.

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Luka was not surprised by Duron's questioning.

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Before the departure, the manager had told him that as long as the other party was not a complete gambler, he would definitely be concerned about risks.

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The future is unpredictable, and a person's judgment of risk will not be changed by a few words.

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However, the fear of the unknown can be overcome.

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The easiest way is to draw cakes! 1

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10% profit is not enough to make them forget the risk, so use 100% profit. 1

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Luca looked at Duron.

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"But they're history."

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"What about you?"

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"We have defeated the tide, the mutants, the legion, the predators, gained the friendship of the ideal city, and became a permanent partner of the enterprise. We only took half a year to develop from a small village to a With a settlement of 10,000 people, why don’t you imagine what the northern suburbs will look like in a year?”4

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"Hmm." Dulong snorted noncommittally with his nose, but his eyes were a little loose.

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Luca didn't stop, and continued to speak eloquently.

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"A long time ago, there was an unknown small village called Bate Street in the northern suburbs. Under the exploitation of the slave owners, the survivors there could not use a bar of soap for a year. But now, every household can get it by the pool. see a piece of..."

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"It's just a small example, but I think it's representative enough that our coalition is committed to making our residents a better life."1

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"In addition to civilian production, we also attach great importance to agriculture. In half a year, we have cultivated 30,000 mu of fertile land. In our entire plan, this number will quadruple within two years."1

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"In addition to agriculture, we also attach great importance to trade. We plan to connect Qingquan City with the tributaries of Tianshui by railway, and open up the trade route to the Great Rift Valley. We also plan to build a wharf on the south bank of Tianshui, so that the caravan going to the east will no longer have to lead the two Instead, you can look at the mountains on both sides of the river and take a boat down the river to the estuary on the east coast.”7

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"Why don't you boldly imagine what a huge market this is."4

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In fact, the last sentence is completely redundant.

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No need for old Luca to remind him at all.

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Dulong, who was sitting at the table, was already holding his breath involuntarily.

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From the moment he talked about opening the trade route to the Great Rift Valley, his right hand under the table was clenched into a fist, and he repeatedly rubbed his thumb and forefinger. Behind his nervous expression was an undisguised excitement and excitement. 1

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Of course, he knew that there were a lot of cakes in this sentence, and he also knew that the guy in front of him was bragging a lot.

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Even if he is not an accountant who settles accounts, he still has this vision after being the mayor of the city hall for so many years.

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But honestly, he was moved.

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If done right, he may become the most outstanding mayor of the city hall in the history of Boulder! 9

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Without any hesitation, he reached out and took back the list on the table, crumpled it into a ball, and threw it into the trash can next to it. 1

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Not only that, but his attitude also changed 180 degrees, and the aggressive expression on his face turned into a kind smile.

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"I was sloppy, dear friend... Let's talk about it again, how much loan do you need?"1

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"Two hundred million." 6

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"Two... how much?!" Hearing this astonishing number, Dulong's eyes widened.

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"Two hundred million chips."

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Luca repeated it, looking at the director in front of him unexpectedly, and said to himself.

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"I thought you would be eager for me to borrow a little more after listening to what I said just now."

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"Do you know what the concept of 200 million chips is?!"7

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Luca: "Of course I know that every decision made by our managers has been carefully considered on the basis of our relationship. In the words of that adult, this is the only way to win-win."

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Du Long opened his mouth, and it took a long time before he slowly recovered from his surprise.

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He frowned and got up from the conference table.

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"...I need to discuss it with my staff."

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Since taking office, I have never encountered such a bizarre thing.

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Not only his staff, he also needs to seek the opinions of other factions in the outer city.

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Looking at Mr. Director who got up from the table, the expression on Luca's face relaxed slightly.

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The manager told him that as long as the other party didn't reject it on the spot, it meant that he was already moved.

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"Remember to discuss it with your bank president as well."

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"Just say...give us this loan and save his client's life."3

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The talk is over.

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shorter than expected.

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Looking at the closed door of the reception room, Shu Yu, who remained silent from beginning to end, took a deep breath and looked at Luca who was sitting not far away.

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"Just in case, let me ask first... Does the manager really plan to repay the money?"

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"Of course." Old Luca answered without doubt. 12

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How can a great manager be a scumbag? 13

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In his memory, every word the adult said was fulfilled.

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Whether it's abolition of slavery, or letting them live in a house with a roof, and letting them eat and clothe.

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As long as it is what he promised, he has never broken his promise. 1

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Shu Yu was stunned for a few seconds and sat there silently.

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It's not that he doesn't trust the manager, but he feels that his imagination is not enough.

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That's two hundred million... 2

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An assault rifle only needs 150 chips, and most residents of Boulder City have a monthly income of around 100. The trade volume between the two sides last month was less than one million.

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A loan of two hundred million chips...

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When are we going to go? 10

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…

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It wasn't just Shuyu who was shocked.

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After listening to Chu Guang's plan, Charlie, the guild elder, also had a stunned expression on his face.

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He felt that the 200 million silver coin infrastructure plan approved last time was crazy enough. 1

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However, what he didn't expect was that in less than a month, the manager did something even crazier than printing money. 2

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200 million chips…

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The old mayor of Bate Street has accumulated a whole life of chips, and it looks like a hundred thousand.

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According to this algorithm, 200 million chips is equivalent to 2,000 Bett Street?

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After a long silence, old Charlie cautiously asked almost the same sentence.

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"Are you planning to repay the money?"

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His instinctive reaction was that the manager might throw away the money. 1

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Reason tells him that this is not a good idea.

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However, the manager's answer was beyond his expectations.

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I saw Chu Guang say it as a matter of course.

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"Of course I have to pay it back. Do I look like the kind of person who doesn't pay back?"5

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Repaying debts is a matter of course. 6

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Otherwise, how can I borrow more money? 3

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Old Charlie didn't know that Chu Guang, who was standing in front of him, was already thinking about borrowing another sum. 3

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After opening his mouth for a long time, he finally couldn't help but ask.

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"...Then have you considered how to pay it back?"

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Chu Guang said unhurriedly.

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"This loan will be divided into 80-year terms, and I will repay a portion of them every year, and the number will not exceed 5 million."3

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Earning 5 million chips in one year is not too difficult for the new league.

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"No mortgage?"

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"What kind of mortgage is needed, we are here, and we won't run."

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"What about the interest?"

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"At most 2%, I don't plan to talk about it any more." 7

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Hearing this number, Old Charlie's eyebrows could not help but wrinkle.

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If he just thought that Chu Guang was crazy.

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Well, now he has gradually started to feel that the crazy one might be the Boulder City.

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"...How could they possibly agree to such conditions?"

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Chu Guang said as a matter of course.

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"Of course they would agree, because lending us the money is definitely safer than lending to those 'businessmen who don't know if they can come back' and 'factories that may go bankrupt at any time', and definitely better than those who will definitely not pay the loan. Residents are reliable.”

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"Borrowing two hundred million is because we only need this money at this stage. Believe me, in a few months, as long as we speak up, they will be eager to send us more money."6

Can sovereign debt be the same as personal debt? 3

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Is the repayment ability of the new alliance comparable to that of ordinary survivors?

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It won't be long before the City Hall and Bank of Boulder will find out what a smart decision to lend to the New Alliance!

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Gu Jun

The economic stimulus effect of water release is comparable to that of morphine. 1

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This thing not only works quickly, but also has a strong effect. The only drawback is that it is easily addictive. 9

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It sounds like smoke.

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And in fact it is.

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However, the over-issue is for chips, not silver coins. Does it have a lot to do with the new alliance? 4

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The exchange rate will definitely be affected, but the purchasing power of the currency also changed at that time, so he had to change the exchange rate, 11

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When the value of the chips depreciates, the debt he owes will also shrink. The purchasing power of the 200 million chips in the future may only be equivalent to the current 20 million. 12

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Although this is a win-win solution, Chu Guang has never discussed with the people from Jushi City how many times they have won each other. 11

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Chu Guang didn't even tell them.

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In addition to the risk of debt itself, this seemingly win-win solution actually hides a huge hidden danger. 8

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However, he is not obliged to proactively warn of risks.

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Who will tell the shortcomings first when introducing their own products?

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What's more, this is not necessarily something that will happen. 2

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"...How are you going to use the money?" Old Charlie asked after a while of silence.

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Chu Guangyan said succinctly.

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"It's very simple, I will use those chips to start the factories in Boulder City to help us build our city-state."1

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It is the first step to bring the technology, equipment and skilled workers to set up factories in Dawning City with the small and medium-sized factories in Jushi City, as well as the upstarts in the business world who have money but no status. 2

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Now the first step has been taken.

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The industrial products produced by the new alliance were not only exported to Boulder City, but even worsened their illness.

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Next is the second step.

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He will make a portion of the cake that looks delicious, and at the same time use debt, employment and high-growth markets to tie the banks, city halls and factories of Boulder City to the chariot of the new alliance.

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The ideal situation is that when the people of Boulder finally realize that they are climbing from one small puddle to another with no bottom, the price of climbing out is too heavy for most people to accept. 7

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Of course, this work is not easy to accomplish, it must be done in veiled and careful manner.

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However, if successful.

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This will be something that guns can't do... 8

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…

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On the streets of Boulder City.

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The protests continued into the evening.

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Fang Chang, who was mixed in with the crowd, followed the protesting crowd in a large circle around the outer city.

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After the crowd finally dispersed, he focused on the leaders with the loudest voices and the highest signs, and followed them into a dark alley.

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Two burly men stood on the left and the right, and in the middle was a well-dressed man who seemed to have some status.

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The reason why Fang Chang could see that he had some status was because the previous leaders who had led the trouble and caused the most trouble had completely changed their expressions in front of him. 1

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I saw that those few people were wearing pleasing smiles on their faces, and took the fist-sized bag from the man with great gratitude.

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In the bulging bag, it was obvious that there were chips.

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"...This is your reward. When I need it, I will naturally call you." Alec lit a cigarette after sending out the money and said casually.

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"Thank you, sir!"

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Nodding and bowing in thanks, McCann couldn't wait to open the purse.

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However, after counting it, his face immediately became a little unnatural.

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"Why are there only twenty..."

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It was obviously fifty as I said before.

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This is too much!

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"Walking around the street can get you a week's wages for nothing, what else do you think?"

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Alec didn't even bother to look at him, so he made an impatient gesture of expulsion.

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"Get out now."

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Just you need money.

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Don't I need to make some money? 7

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Thinking of the graceful dancers in the Queen of the Night bar, Alec's heart couldn't help but heat up. 4

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I just made a small fortune, maybe I can go there for a drink later and relax.

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McCann had a turtle-eating expression on his face, but looking at the two strong men beside the man, he finally swallowed his breath.

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The man in front of him is a close friend of the boss of Weijia Firm, and he is in charge of more than a dozen thugs.

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And I'm just a worker in a cannery, so I can't fight against such a big man...

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Fang Chang, who was hiding in the shadows, secretly photographed this scene with an expression of interest on his face.

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Although I knew the truth of "Wasteland OL" for a long time, I didn't expect to make such details.

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It seems that his conjecture is correct.

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There is indeed an invisible hand behind the demonstrations against the new alliance.

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Almost at the same time when the photo was archived, a light blue pop-up window appeared on the vm's screen. 1

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[Mission (branch line): Investigate the mastermind behind the warehouse arson case] 1

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"...Warehouse arson case?"

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what is that?

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A trace of confusion appeared in Fang Chang's eyes, followed by excitement.

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Unexpectedly, I just followed out of curiosity and triggered a hidden mission.

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This is really a surprise!

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The leaders who took the lead in the trouble clutched their pockets and sneaked out of the alley.

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The three people who sent the money stayed there for a while, chatting and laughing, as if they were discussing something.

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After about a cigarette, they finally reached a consensus and left in the other direction.

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Fang Chang followed unhurriedly, following them all the way to the most prosperous street in the inner city.

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From entering this street, the style of the whole city has changed.

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Dazzling neon lights flickered on both sides of the street, and most of the pedestrians passing by were graceful girls, mercenaries wearing expensive bionic prosthetics, or luxuriously dressed businessmen, and even nobles in the inner city.

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Their temperament is obviously different from ordinary people.

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Compared with the outside world, this place is not like a wasteland, but more like a miniature version of a cyberpunk street. 1

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Especially some time ago, the "cultural export" of the new alliance to the Boulder City made the original local style of clothing a little more "fashionable". 3

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Fang Chang is not unfamiliar with this place. 2

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As a professional player, he is professional in exploring the map. 3

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However, to his surprise, the three men did not take him to the lair of the mastermind behind the scenes, but stopped at the door of the Queen of the Night Bar.

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Fang Chang's expression was a little weird, but he still followed. 8

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Loud music poured into the ears.

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Passing through the shaking lights and the crowd, he quickly re-locked the three people on the booth near the bar.

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The table in the middle of the sofa is already served with beer.

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The man who gave money to the troublemakers before, is now holding a dancing girl who is laughing wildly in his arms.

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The two people sitting on the sofa next to each other had expressions of obvious envy in their eyes.

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But only for envy.

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Fang Chang calmly walked to the bar next to him and sat down, ordered a glass of the cheapest wine, pretending to be a guest here to watch the performance, but unconsciously moved his eyes towards the booth. 3

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It's loud here.

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He couldn't understand what those people were talking about, but he could record it and listen to it several times.

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However, just as he was listening, a strange voice suddenly came from beside him.

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"You're here for a drink..."

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"Are you still looking for someone?" 6

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…

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Outside the boulder city.

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slums.

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Old Bai in disguise brought the killing dagger and the dog thing. After some inquiries, he finally found the door of Blake's house.

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Unlike the surrounding shacks, the whole house is made of bricks and cement.

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It seems that even the slums are divided into rich and poor.

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"...You must be careful, this is the territory of the Dagger Gang, and they don't allow others to make trouble on their territory."

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For the sake of those two chips, the hunched old man whispered a little more.

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"The gang still teaches these rules?" Killing Dagger looked at the translation on the vm and raised his eyebrows in surprise.

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It's not news that slum gangs and looters seem to be the same, and the two often make cameos with each other.

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Dog things said with a smile.

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"Isn't there a saying that if a group of criminals are exiled to an uninhabited island, they will most likely form a new country."20

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Ignoring the two second-hands who deserted, Lao Bai looked at the old man in front of him and nodded.

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"Thank you for reminding me, it's getting late, you should go home quickly."

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The old man shook his head tremblingly, hunched his back, turned and walked away.

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Looking at the house in front of him, Lao Bai went up and knocked on the door. He thought there would be no one inside, but he didn't expect footsteps to come from behind the door.

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The person who opened the door was a mature woman who still had charm. Her hair was light-colored, her clothes and makeup did not look like a poor man, and her expression was a little relaxed. 2

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But after seeing the person standing at the door, that pretty face immediately became alert.

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These people are obviously not residents of the neighborhood, or even people from Boulder City.

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Her first reaction was that these people came to seek revenge.

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"...Who are you?" 2

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Old Bai said politely.

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"We want to ask you about someone."

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The woman said nervously.

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"Are you here to find Blake? He's not here."

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Lao Bai did not answer her question, but continued to ask.

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"Who are you from him?"

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The woman hesitated for a moment and said cautiously. UU reading www.uukanshu. com

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"Friend... We just met last week." 1

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Zhan Dagger and Dog Thing, who were beside Lao Bai, looked at each other and whispered to each other.

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"Do you believe it?"

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"I do not believe!"

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Unable to understand what the two were talking about, anxiety and panic gradually appeared in the woman's eyes.

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"...Who the **** are you? What are you doing with that guy?"

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"It doesn't matter who we are. As long as you answer my questions truthfully, we will not embarrass you."

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Saying that, Lao Bai took out a chip with a face value of 100 from his pocket and shook it in front of her. 1

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"You will even be paid." 1

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Seeing this chip, in those eyes that were written with panic and fear before, at this moment there was a glimmer of greed that was not easily detectable. 5

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Lao Bai couldn't help thinking in his heart, maybe she didn't lie, they really only met last week. 3

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He glanced left and right to confirm that no one noticed this place, the woman opened the door, and her tone was much gentler.

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"...Come in and talk."