As they walked along the road, Shirley looked a bit upset. "Why wouldn't that old man answer my question? It's like he didn't even hear me! Just because he's short, does that mean he doesn't get any respect?!"
"I think the main reason isn't his height, but because you kept asking him about the factory," Duncan said, glancing at her. "Instead of wasting time on someone who's not willing to cooperate, wouldn't it be better to see the factory for ourselves?"
Shirley pursed her lips and didn't say anything more. Ahead of them, at the end of the street, the abandoned factory from eleven years ago was faintly visible.
In the lower city, many factories are located near residential areas, sometimes just separated by a wall. The limited land in the city and the vast ocean surrounding it meant that city planners couldn't find enough space for industrial facilities. The ground was packed with people, so there was no concept of moving industrial zones or suburban relocations.