Chapter 22: Independence Costs Four Hundred Bucks
Chapter 22: Independence Costs Four Hundred Bucks
Anderson sat on a chair in the back alley, smoking a cigarette. He enjoyed these brief moments of calm after the rush.
For the past two years, business in Jingang City hadn’t been as easy as it seemed. The whole Federation, and even the entire world, knew that Jingang City was crafting an economic miracle. Countless "adventurers" and "gold seekers" came here from all over the globe.
The most common arrivals? Illegal immigrants.
At this point in time, the Federation had thirty-six states and hundreds of cities. Yet the vast majority of these immigrants chose Jingang City as their destination, which said a lot about the city’s appeal.
If not for the thick scent of money wafting through the air, what could have drawn them across oceans to come here?
Were they really here to help build the Federation’s infrastructure?
No. They all came seeking their own miracles.
The massive influx of people from all walks of life had intensified the competition in Jingang City, slashing profits and introducing countless challenges.