CHAPTER 304: CHAPTER 189: ENTERING THE GORGE - 190: HIGH TECHNOLOGY (TWO-IN-ONE)

Qu Jianlei pushed the wheelchair for two streets before encountering a garbage truck.

Even this kind of vehicle is self-driving and cleverly displays subtitles, "Do you want to dispose of the abandoned wheelchair?"

To get rid of the wheelchair, Qu Jianlei inserted three silver coins, unsure how this was calculated.

After they left, they planned to buy some new clothes—their current clothing was out of place in the Gorge.

Walking down the street, Qu Jianlei curiously asked, "The landfill in Hong District... is it for dumping the Gorge’s garbage?"

"And the pre-apocalyptic," Xiao Moshan replied expressionlessly, "How much garbage can the Gorge alone produce?"

So Hong District is supposed to be the landfill? Qu Jianlei helplessly pursed his lips, "Why not dump it in Desert District?"

"Why didn’t they?" Xiao Moshan’s voice was emotionless, "The garbage in Hong District isn’t the most hazardous!"

Qu Jianlei doesn’t like arguing, but he couldn’t help saying, "This is a waste of transportation capacity; can’t it be processed locally?"

Xiao Moshan was silent for a long time before answering, "I’m not the decision-maker."

The two entered a large store, purchased some clothes, shoes, and socks, and didn’t spend much money, less than three hundred.

Honestly, their old clothes... couldn’t just be thrown away, so they ended up leaving them with the store.

After exiting, Qu Jianlei couldn’t help but mutter, "The consumer mindset is really distorted."

In the Wasteland’s Gathering Area, too many people lack adequate clothing, and we don’t know how many freeze to death every winter.

His previous self perished this way before he crossed over.

Here, they discard their old clothes to the store, and the shopkeepers wear an expression of helpless anger.

Xiao Moshan remained silent; having stayed in Central City for so long, he could deeply feel the difference.

"Material abundance..." Qu Jianlei mumbled quietly, pursing his lips again.

Then, they bought some daily necessities, which didn’t cost much either.

Next was finding a place to stay; Xiao Moshan led the way to a cluster of low buildings.

Though unimposing, the environment was nice, and the rooms were lavishly furnished, though... the prices were impressive.

The key point is that to stay here, money is all that matters; no identity checks are required.

Qu Jianlei thought of the holiday cottages on Blue Star.

After entering the room, the two perceived the surroundings and found nothing obviously abnormal.

Qu Jianlei took out tools to scan for surveillance or listening devices in the room.

As Xiao Moshan said, there were none of these things in the room; his caution yielded no results.

Qu Jianlei didn’t mind and asked, "All day, why hasn’t anyone in the Gorge checked our identities?"

"It’s been peaceful for a long time," Xiao Moshan replied indifferently, "You might not understand this situation."

Can’t I understand this situation? Qu Jianlei looked at him speechlessly, "What if a sudden malicious event occurs?"

"The Gorge’s handling mechanism is comprehensive," Xiao Moshan replied nonchalantly, "with strong mobilization capabilities."

For the next few days, the two would occasionally go out for walks.

Qu Jianlei observed carefully and found that people here lived rather peacefully, in an orderly manner.

Most people wore relaxed expressions, speaking and acting casually.

Qu Jianlei even witnessed two fights, just brawls between ordinary people.

This is how normal life should be, and he couldn’t help but sigh.

But this kind of life ended on the morning of the sixth day.

Xiao Moshan solemnly declared, "It’s time to find a place to camp; we’re not here for a real vacation."

Who’s vacationing with you, a big guy? Qu Jianlei nodded, "Then let’s camp out for four days."

The Gorge has an automatic review mechanism; only after nine days in the city will it relax its deliberate oversight and reduce the alert level.

Even the general residents of the Gorge aren’t aware of this, but Xiao Moshan confidently asserted: that’s how it is.

(Second update, dedicated to Master He Meng "Hongyun Fat Fox.")