Chapter 69 - 68: New Problem!
Arthur scratched his head. "Mr. Ma, you really have a deep misunderstanding of Little China. The people there are actually quite hospitable. The last time I went to open a factory, a lot of people came to welcome me. They even gave me a few kilograms of chicken as a gift before I left. Oh, and they set off firecrackers too!"
Arthur tried to sound convincing, but Mr. Ma wasn't buying it. He shook his head firmly. "I'd rather pick up garbage in Watson District than work in Little China."
Arthur sighed, realizing his attempt to persuade Mr. Ma was futile. He hadn't fully grasped just how deeply the people of Night City feared Little China. Even hardened gang members considered it a nightmare rather than a neighborhood.
Little China was originally planned as a tourist hub, but after investors pulled out, the area quickly spiraled into chaos. It became known for its lawlessness, to the point where even the NCPD described it as a disaster zone.
If you were a gang member and dared to walk the streets after dark, you were likely to end up beaten, robbed, and left with nothing but your bones.
That said, the lawlessness of Little China had its perks.
You could buy fresh human organs on the black market—or even place a special order for a specific organ from a random passerby. The area also had strong connections with scavengers, making it a prime location for offloading stolen goods.
It was a place to avoid, unless you had no other choice.
"Mr. Arthur," Mr. Ma said hesitantly, "Why don't you just move the factory to Watson District? The land is cheaper, and it shouldn't cost much to rent a space there."
Arthur shook his head. "I don't have the money to build another factory. With the funds I have left, I plan to improve my house first."
Mr. Ma's face fell. He clearly didn't want to hear that.