This was an interstate highway, and a container truck was making its way along the route.
At noon, the sun was high in the sky, and the radio in the vehicle was broadcasting the midday news.
To the left of the window, red mountains undulated continuously, and the shadow of a white city could be seen on the horizon; to the right, the blue sea sparkled, and the hot wind blew relentlessly, causing an unfounded anxiety.
"...this morning, a strike occurred on President Street in Norton City. Thousands of corporate employees took to the streets to protest the recent layoffs by internet companies and seek pay raises..."
"Ha! A bunch of lazy bums. They still think they're not earning enough!" The truck driver laughed, twisted the radio knob, and switched to a music channel.
Chen Ke, Laura, and Nathan were sitting in the back resting. With the speed of this vehicle, they would enter Norton City in no more than an hour.
