Chapter 172 George's Encounter (1)

"George! Don't daydream at your station, lunchtime is approaching!"

The young man called "George" felt a heavy pat on his shoulder, snapping him out of his reverie. He turned to see his colleague, Howard, holding a stack of this morning's **The Kingdom Morning News**.

Howard smiled and said, "Come on, see what's new today."

George nodded hastily and followed behind him, while many other workers also stood up from their stations, their faces lit with expectant smiles.

For poor workers like them, buying a newspaper was a luxury they couldn't afford. **The Kingdom Morning News** was the most expensive newspaper in the country, accessible only to affluent citizens, costing several copper coins; nearly half a day's wage for George.

This, of course, was Howard running an errand to buy newspapers for the factory supervisor.

And as a reward, the workers got to listen with pleasure as the clerk read the news aloud.

"Hurry up!"

"Do you want me to come down and get it myself?"