Those gathering points that originally scrambled to supply, now many have taken the initiative to end cooperation, just like Double Moon Lake.
On the surface, it appears that the surrounding Shelter City has risen and is poaching Happiness City's raw material sources.
But the deeper reason is that Happiness City's industrial progress has slowed down, gradually being caught up by the surrounding Shelter City.
Perhaps there is still a huge gap in heavy industry, but in vital light industry, the gap between them is no longer significant.
Happiness City finds it difficult to radiate across the entire Stone Province as it used to, let alone harvest resources from surrounding provinces.
And once the bidding starts, with the first Double Moon Lake, there will be a second Double Moon Lake.
The price of Nutrient Paste will soar, either residents will bear it or the city's budget will be squeezed.
