The safe zone was more than just the small urban district at the center. It also included a large nearby key industrial area, with a population of over three hundred thousand. A considerable portion of them were highly skilled professionals, making this unquestionably the finest part of Hedong City.
Until evening, the roads outside remained packed with traffic, as large numbers of soldiers and artillery gathered here.
Chen Shouyi took a walk outside before returning home.
"Shouyi, is everything all right outside?" Mother Chen rose to her feet and asked worriedly.
"Mom, don't worry. Everything's fine. With so many troops here, they won't be able to reach this place!" Chen Shouyi reassured her.
Though he said that, how could he not be worried? There were all kinds of rumors circulating outside. Especially after a huge wave of refugees poured in at noon, everyone had grown anxious and terrified.
That afternoon, all the government-run grain and cooking-oil shops began imposing temporary purchase limits according to people's identities.
The sudden arrival of war brought people far more than panic.
"Enough questions. Eat, eat!" Chen Dawei changed the subject. "I made your favorite sweet-and-sour ribs today!"
The atmosphere was somewhat heavy during the meal.
After dinner, Chen Shouyi was just about to return to his room when a city government employee arrived at their home.
"Chief Advisor Chen, hello. I'm from the city government office. Sorry for disturbing your rest. I'm here to notify you to attend a meeting in the city government conference room." The employee spoke with great courtesy.
"A meeting?" Chen Shouyi asked in confusion.
"Yes, Chief Advisor Chen. All the martial artists in the safe zone are required to attend."
Chen Shouyi nodded and asked no further questions.
Before long, he and the employee rode their bicycles separately toward