Chapter 221: Touring (1/2)
Chapter 221: Touring
Translator: OneshotwonderEditor: Hitesh_
When the Aurora City project was first proposed, it had met with voices of concern from the environmentalists. They argued that the land was better left alone to preserve its natural habitat. However, despite the different opinions at the beginning of the project, the city was built without much pushback. Since the natural scenery was the main draw of the city, the developers had poured billions upon billions of dollars on preserving the environment. Looking back, those investments on the environment were well worth it.
Earth was humankind's homeland, and therefore, it had a particular attraction to every earthling. The City of Aurora was built at the most highly sought-after tourist destination on earth. Therefore, after it was built, the Aurora City had become the first choice for event organizers regardless of the type of the events.
But who had initiated this project?
FFC had taken up thirty percent of the share, the Li had ten percent, and the Zhang had fifteen percent. The three families controlled fifty-five percent of the total share, and in other words, they had the total control over the fate of the Aurora City. The rest of the forty-five percent was divided up between numerous investors and banks. The City had been hugely profitable and ever since its opening day, all the shareholders had made a bucket load of fortune.
The Aurora City never lacked sensational news and events. But this time, the importance of the event that was about to be held was unprecedented. Scientists from all over the Galaxy came to witness the announcement of the VZPE battery. To the researchers, the secrets of the VZPE battery were something worth dying for.
The event also had attracted thousands of media personnel, be in the form of traditional journalism or the modern virtual style. Every news agencies rolled up their sleeves, trying to land an exclusive interview with the inventor of the VZPE battery.
Ma Xiaoru and Li Ruoer stood on the hundredth floor of the ”Hotel Point Zero”, looking down at the beautiful city. It was the first time Ma Xiaoru visited the city, despite her family being the biggest shareholder. She could have visited here long ago, but she felt the excess of luxury was not really her style. She had lived a simple and plain life in her parent's house until she was sent off to the Li Family, who were well known for their ascetic way of living.
The great houses knew that a powerful family meant nothing if it didn't have a solid successor, and therefore, the current great houses focused most of their attention on the growth of their children.
”It's so pretty here. Let's get out and have some fun.”
”Nah, we will attract too much attention out there. Everyone is on a hunt for clues about the VZPE battery. We better stay in here.” Ma Xiaoru didn't even want to come to the Aurora City, much less sightseeing. She agreed to come here because she felt a tug inside her as if she was here to fulfill a forgotten promise she had made long ago.
”Are all the Enchantresses obedient like you, or is it just me who is too rebellious? Maybe it’s the latter, and that explains why my brother scolds me for not listening to him.”
”I wish I could be like you! I wish Samantha was here. I'm sure she will like it.”
Li Ruoer's eyes flashed,” She perhaps wouldn't want to be here.”
”Yea, rebuilding Ayrlarng is not an easy task.” Xiaoru had clearly missed the point.
”Hold on a second.” Li Ruoer darted out of the room and was back in a second with a pack of clothing. ”Put them on.” She said to Ma Xiaoru.
”What are we doing?”
”Going out there, of course.”
”There's bodyguard out there.”
”That is exactly why we will need the disguise. We are too powerful for anyone to hurt us. I am more worried that we would accidentally hurt anyone else. It would be easier to sneak away with this if you know what I mean. Come on now, put them on. I don't want to stay in here forever.” As Li Ruoer spoke, she had already started to change her clothes.
Ma Xiaoru shook her head and did as she was told.
”It's better if I go with her. At least someone will be looking after her.” Ma Xiaoru thought to herself.
In addition to the science fair, the Happy Girl was also holding their concert here, bring a drastically different crowd than scientist and engineers. Within a few days, most of the hotel rooms were booked, and the price of the rest of the hotel rooms had risen to double or even triple the regular price. Wang Tong and his friend could tell that Samantha had spent a lot of money on them this time. Only through her connections was she able to secure rooms for her students.