With a bag in his left hand, a suitcase in his right hand, and a backpack on his back, Zhao Tao looked like a traveler coming home.
In fact, that was the case.
The development of Binhai City had impressed him. The high-rise buildings on both sides of the road were almost rising from the ground. Three years ago, there were only low-rise shops.
After the Third World War, the construction progressed by leaps and bounds.
Infrastructure and real estate development became the main construction projects of the Chūshū Empire. The first was to quickly restore the areas destroyed in the war, and the second was to stimulate the internal economic growth so that a large number of unemployed people could find jobs.
Fortunately, before the Third World War, the Chūshū Empire had already surpassed the United States of America and became the world's largest economy. Even though a huge amount of money was consumed during the war, it was still considered well-off. It was unlikely that the economy would collapse because of a world war.
The Chūshū Empire didn't even issue any national bonds during the war, let alone fundraising.
Although high-rise buildings were everywhere, and roads and air routes were expanded, the basic road planning of the entire city remained the same. Otherwise, Zhao Tao really wouldn't know where his home was.
His home wasn't destroyed because of the war, but after entering the neighborhood, he noticed obvious changes. The security system and the overall environment were upgraded, and even the fire insulation coating outside the building was new.
Five buildings were just in front of him. Zhao Tao couldn't help but speed up. He was looking forward to it. He didn't know how his parents were these years, and if they had aged.
At this time, they should have already gotten off work and gone home, right?
A hurried horn behind him interrupted Zhao Tao's thoughts. He looked back and saw a sports car parked on the side of the road.
In addition to the extremely convenient air transportation system, the Chūshū Empire also had a relatively developed road network.
However, most of the cars had abandoned fossil fuel power and began to use electric fuel cells, hydrogen energy, and small nuclear fusion power.
Of course, a small number of retro enthusiasts had a soft spot for the roar of gasoline engines. There were cars that used gasoline, but they were expensive. Generally, only a few luxury car brands provided models to sell to those who had money but nowhere else to spend it.
Oil resources were almost exhausted, and gasoline was about to be eliminated. The price of gasoline was very high, and it was usually only used in industrial synthesis.
As fuel, ordinary people could not bear it. Stepping on the accelerator would cost more than ten yuan.
In addition, due to the quality of gasoline itself, it would usually emit a large amount of carbides, sulfides, and dust after burning. The pollution was very serious. Car owners also needed to assess the environmental situation of the vehicle and pay a large amount of taxes according to the emissions.
The annual taxes are enough to buy a hydrogen car!
But there was nothing he could do about it. Who told him to be rich and never get tired of it?
The car that stopped in front of Zhao Tao was estimated to be worth five or six million.
A young man got out of the car. He was about the same age as Zhao Tao. When he saw Zhao Tao, he was so excited that he almost jumped up.
"Taozi, is it really you?" The young man opened his eyes wide and looked up and down, "My God, you're finally back!"
Of course, Zhao Tao also recognized this young man. This was his playmate and classmate. They grew up naked together and lived in the same community. They were in the same class from preschool to high school. It was only when his classmate went to study in Sulo Alliance and he joined the army that they lost contact.
In the army, there were very few opportunities to call home. Moreover, Zhao Tao encountered a war a few years after joining the army. He was directly involved in the intelligence work of the General Staff Department. In the end, his left arm was blown off. The two of them basically had no contact.
Even in the years before the war, Zhao Tao definitely could not go home during Chinese New Year. Usually, he could only come back for a couple of days if it was not a holiday. As for his classmate, he would only stay at home during Chinese New Year. There was no chance for them to meet.
Although they had not seen each other for a long time, the relationship between the two was still very good.
"Ou Xuecheng, I haven't seen you for a few years, and you've become rich!
You can even afford this kind of car! "
Zhao Tao quickly put down the things in his hands and touched the Taishan cigarette. Before he could smoke it out, Ou Xuecheng grabbed his wrist and shook it twice.
"Brother, come, smoke mine, smoke mine."
He took out an unopened packet of Imperial Majesty cigarettes. This could be considered as the most expensive cigarette that could be bought in the Chūshū Empire.
"Keep this packet for smoking, keep it for smoking.
Hey, I've set up a few Chinese restaurant chains in the Sulo Alliance and earned some money. Go ahead and build more. Play around.
Because of this car, my old man has been nagging me a lot. "
Ou Xuecheng thought that he was much richer than Zhao Tao, but when he met a friend who grew up naked, he did not have the slightest intention of showing off. "Big and small bags. Are you back to see your parents?
Are you still in the army? "
"I've been transferred to the logistics department. The nature of the work is confidential.
I haven't been home since the war, so I came back to take a look. "
Zhao Tao did not stand on ceremony. He opened the packet of Imperial Majesty cigarettes and stuffed one into it. He then passed one to Ou Xuecheng and helped him light it. "What about you?"
"I go home twice a month. I don't have to worry about the business.
Sigh, a few years after the war, our high school classmates even had a class reunion. Unfortunately, they couldn't find you every time. They called your home, but you said you didn't come back every time. You didn't call home either, only writing letters.
How many days can you stay at home this time?
There's a class reunion in a few days. Let's go together! "
"About a week. It should be no problem." Zhao Tao puffed out a mouthful of smoke and nodded. It was time for him to live a normal life.
"Dacheng, I'm in a hurry to go home. Don't waste my time."
The woman in the passenger seat lowered the window and shouted softly. She then nodded and smiled at Zhao Tao as a greeting.
Zhao Tao was stunned. He did not notice that there was a woman in the car. Before he could ask, Ou Xuecheng blushed.
"Girlfriend, don't rush me.
Go home first. We'll meet again later!
I'm going to have a good drink with you! "
Ou Xuecheng smiled embarrassedly and left his contact information with Zhao Tao. After getting in the car, he shook his hand twice and drove away.
"I say, don't contact him in the future.
I always feel that your old classmate is a bit strange. "The woman in the car suddenly said.
Ou Xuecheng stopped the car and turned his head to look at his girlfriend strangely. "That is my best friend who grew up with me naked. What nonsense are you talking about?
I think you've become stupid from working in the hospital.
Xiaowen, our conditions are not bad now. Hurry up and quit your job, get married, and go to the moon mine or the Mars colony to relax … "Ou Xuecheng hugged the woman and kissed her face a few times.
"Stop it!
I know something is wrong because I work in the hospital!
Your classmate just now had a circle of blood on the right sleeve of his jacket. He was trying his best to cover it! "The woman pushed him away and said seriously.
"He works in the army. He said he works in the logistics department. It must be a confidential job. How can there be blood!" Ou Xuecheng was stunned.
The woman shrugged and chuckled. She then shook her head. She also did not understand what was going on.
At 6: 30 in the evening, Zhao Tao walked out of the elevator and finally stood in front of his house. He suddenly had mixed feelings. He tidied up his clothes and raised his hand to ring the doorbell.