The two had come in the same vehicle.
It was an ugly, steam-powered van.
Once they had boarded, Chen Shouyi looked out the window. The capital no longer seemed as prosperous as it once had. Though it was the middle of the day, the streets were sparsely populated and eerily quiet.
Military police were everywhere along the roads, and rapid-fire cannons had been positioned on the rooftops of every high-rise. Judging by their caliber, they were at least 50 millimeters. The whole city had a solemn air.
Chen Shouyi occasionally saw several crumbling, dangerous buildings, and even collapsed ruins. Clearly, this place had suffered plenty of disasters as well.
Still, it was undoubtedly much better off than Hedong's urban districts. It had basically escaped any major destruction!
"The capital's population density is too high. Over the past year, we've organized several relocations, and most people have moved to the newly built industrial districts in the suburbs. That's why it looks a little quiet," Sun Jianhua explained with a smile. "How are things over in Hedong, Mr. Chen?"
"Hedong's about the same as here. The new district is more prosperous, while the old district is pretty run-down."
After driving for half an hour, the van stopped at a high-end guesthouse.
It was located in the city center, not far from the ** Great Hall. The guesthouse was magnificent and luxurious. An artificial lake inside featured rockeries and little bridges, while an artificial forest flourished on a miniature island in the middle of the lake.
"This is very close to the Martial Arts General Bureau. You can come by and have a look when you have time, Mr. Chen." Sun Jianhua personally showed Chen Shouyi to his room. "I hope you're satisfied with the place?"
"You're too kind. It's quite nice." Chen