Starlight City·Dawn Hall
Farren City Lord and City Lord Alicia sat in the front row.
Many council members and officers sat behind them, discussing with worried expressions.
"Oh dear, the end of the year is approaching and the financial accounts are empty. Not a single penny, and people haven't been paid for two months now."
Lin Aojun sighed and said.
"Come on, that's nothing. It's only been two months without pay. In the Thirteenth District, it's not just salaries we can't pay; we're short on water, and food prices have doubled. The Council has sent me three consecutive warnings to bring prices down. How am I supposed to do that?"
Xiao Lie spoke more and more aggrievedly.
"Everyone, what you're dealing with is nothing. Over on Earth Flame Star, it's even worse. Short on water, no money, aging equipment; even breathing is a problem now. If the funds don't get approved today, it's over."
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