He remembered that there hadn't been any security guards or protective fences when he'd returned a few years ago.
Wen Ci's lips curved into a smile.
She knew.
In 1982, the West Lake scenic area project was officially established. Since then, a large amount of funding had been invested to vigorously develop the surrounding area.
Uncle Wang said, "West Lake was recently designated a scenic area. They'll start charging admission in the future, and in a few years, it might look completely different."
Hearing this, Huo Jingyuan remarked with genuine admiration, "The development in the Southern cities is truly advancing by leaps and bounds." As he spoke, he heaved a long sigh. "I just wonder when the Northwest will finally have full electrification."
To this day, most cities in the Northwest still didn't have electricity. At night, they still used old-fashioned kerosene lamps for light.
