When the surveillance police had disappeared, Lance took the initiative to bring some gifts and went to visit Mr. Pasiletto, also known as Alberto's boss.
The Sumuli District lay just to the east of the Xilin District, near the Bay Area, where about a hundred thousand Su Muli people resided.
Besides these Su Muli people, there were, of course, many Federation people and immigrants from other areas, but overall, the Su Muli people were the most numerous, and the atmosphere of Su Mu was somewhat thicker.
Men in groups of three or five would sit together by the roadside, sipping coffee from very small cups, then eating little pastries, playing cards, or engaging in other activities.
Their clothing was distinct from the Federation style, appearing somewhat more refined.
These people all maintained their dignity and appearance, even if poor, they would present themselves as not so sloppy and dirty.