"The Church, the Governor Mansion, and the Gulf Chamber of Commerce."
"These three forces are like three ropes twisted together, pulling the big ship of Suo Yu Bay."
"Sometimes they pull in different directions, causing the ship to sway violently; occasionally they pull together, making the ship sail faster."
"But at least most of the time, they know that a sunken ship benefits no one, so overall it remains stable."
"As for people like us squeezed on the deck and in the cabin..."
Paddy grinned, revealing slightly yellow teeth with some gaps.
"Learning to find food in the cracks of the deck, holding tight during the swaying of the ship without getting thrown off; staying away during the rope's tussle to avoid getting tangled up, that's our greatest skill."
Listening to this little merchant's introduction, Xia Nan had a thoughtful expression on his face.
The power distribution in Suo Yu Bay was now clear.
