Most of the settlements in the wasteland are family-run agricultural settlements, characterized by small populations, dependence on crops for food, lack of access to other resources, and the lack of fortifications means that they are either wantonly plundered or have to pay protection money to nearby groups of looters.

Diamond City, on the other hand, is a commercial settlement of residents and merchants, with well-developed defenses, high walls to keep out external threats, survival guaranteed, water, food, security, medical care, electricity, and other conditions to a certain standard, and people can live and work in peace and contentment to develop commercial trade, of course, provided you have enough bottle caps.

"Hey, Danny, open the door, there are two friends here who need to get into town." The security captain didn't care about the woman in red leather who had an argument with the security guard inside at the door, but shouted directly inside.

"No, the mayor said you can't put Piper in, and the article she wrote made Mayor McDonna angry!" The people inside did not immediately agree, but explained the reason for not opening the door.

"I'm asking you to let these two friends in, what do you care about a reporter!" The security captain was a little upset, and his tone was a little heavier.

"Okay, okay, you have the final say, just don't blame me for it anyway." Obviously, this unknown security captain still has a lot of say here.

The security guard, known as Danny, waved his hand to his colleague, and someone came to the terminal computer to operate for a few seconds, only to see the rusty iron mesh door slowly rising, and the former baseball stadium ticket gate opened.

Zhang Lin handed a small bag of bottle caps to the security captain to express his gratitude, and he might be able to get some help later if he befriended this person.

"Oh, sir, you are so generous, if there is anything in the city that makes me useful, come to me at any time, my name is Parker." It seemed that there were no scruples about accepting bribes, and the captain of the security guard happily took the pouch and took off his football helmet, which was full of spikes, revealing a very ordinary public face, giving people a sense of honesty, but it was obvious that he did not match his appearance.

The Parker captain explained a few more words to the security guards on duty, to the effect that they should take more care of Zhang Lin and Alice in the city, and then go to report the battle damage caused by the super mutant attack.

Zhang Lin put down his hood, combed his somewhat messy hair, and then took Little Lori's hand and walked into the former service hall.

Piper, a female reporter in a red leather coat, took advantage of the fact that the door was not closed for the time being, and also ran in the footsteps of the two, and then smiled at Zhang Lin and said, "Fortunately, you guys appeared, and I owe you a favor." ”

At this moment, the elevator indicator light on the right side of the hall lit up, and a slightly chubby, middle-aged man wearing a top hat and a gray suit walked out.

"Piper! Who let you in? I told Sullivan not to open the door for you! You alarmist devil, the newspaper you write is simply nonsense! I'm going to shut down your newspaper! ”

"Mr. McDona, is that your statement? Tyrannical mayor closes newspaper? Piper was obviously not a weak woman, and was not to be outdone, "By the way, let this new gentleman judge, our newspaper is dedicated to reporting the facts, should we support it?" ”

"I support freedom of speech." When you think about the unscrupulous media in the real world, Piper, a journalist who dares to report the truth, certainly has to support it.

"Sir, and this lovely young lady, you may not know what is actually going on...... Oh, you seem to be a good resident of Diamond City, welcome to the shining city of Diamond City, where you are safe, happy, whether it is to settle down or shop, please don't listen to the bullshit of this damn journalist, thank you for your cooperation. Mayor McDonna is worthy of being an old politician who has managed Diamond City for many years, and in a few words he bragged about his city, and reminded Zhang Lin not to get involved in this troubled water.

"I think this big sister did the right thing~" Little Lori's voice interjected at the right time, and at the same time supported her master and the reporter's sister Piper.

"Thank you for your support, little sister, you look a lot younger than my sister, but I'm sure she'll like you too." Piper glanced at Zhang Lin and Alice gratefully, squatted down and pinched little Lori's face, "What's your name?" ”

"Alice, awesome!" Little Lori gave herself a thumbs up, and this off-line move made Zhang Lin twitch the corners of his mouth.

"Ahem, then what are you going to do in this city, sir, don't you mind me asking?" Mayor McDonna was a little embarrassed and had to change the subject.

"It's okay, we're here to find someone to see if there's any news of her here."

"Looking for someone again? The tin can that came yesterday was also looking for someone, and you wouldn't be looking for a kidnapped baby, right? ”

"Kidnapping? Madonna, are you sure that the security guards in Diamond City are really serious about kidnapping cases in the city? As soon as he heard the word kidnapping, Piper was a little excited.

"Don't listen to her nonsense, although the security guards can't guarantee that every case will be investigated clearly, there are still many capable people in the city, and I believe that someone can help you." Interrupted by Piper, Medona hurriedly explained.

"Well, we're not looking for someone who has been kidnapped, we just need some information."

"That's for the best." Apparently relieved to hear that it had nothing to do with something in the city, Medona turned to look at Piper, "Well, Piper, I don't want to hear your nonsense, I'll send someone to keep an eye on you and your sister from now on, and don't want to spread any more disturbing messages!" ”

With that, Medona turned away and took the elevator back to his office.

"Thanks to you guys to let this annoying guy go, get to know me, my name is Piper, and I'm a journalist as you can see." Piper said as he held out his right hand.

"My name is Zhang Lin, Alice's words, she just said it, as for the origin, you think we just came out of the shelter." It is natural to shake hands with each other.

"This is Xiao Tile~" Little Lori pointed to the stupid dragon on her shoulder.

Piper smiled, not paying much attention, just thinking that it was a child introducing his rag doll, "You guys are wearing beep boys, this thing is rarely seen, but I have the impression that the people in the vault are wearing a blue leather suit, right?" ”

"Uh, that dress is ugly."

"Indeed, I think so, too." As he spoke, Piper shrugged his shoulders.