Zhang Menglong didn't follow Ming Yang into any of those resplendent buildings where only common goods could be bought but instead led him through the bustling market into a somewhat old alley.
The residents of this alley were all inhabitants of the Great City of Aiville. Their lives were not too different from those of people on Earth, washing clothes, cooking, raising children, sunbathing, chatting.
However, Zhang Menglong noticed their expressions, and deep down in their eyes, he saw a semblance of desolation, helplessness, acceptance of fate...
As Zhang Menglong and the others passed by, everyone's gaze gathered upon them, full of envy. Zhang Menglong wondered why their expressions were so complex.
As they entered the depths of the alley, the towering buildings were no longer visible. It was as if they had transitioned from the city straight into the countryside, leaving the urban bustle behind.
