#189 - Chapter 189 If one day faith collapses
This was why Dongfang Chen had asked those unwilling to join the base to leave first.
Because they knew that this matter might lead to information leaks, or even trigger social panic.
Then why not have the 30 military-directed training students avoid it?
Dongfang Chen considered that these people would have other uses in the future, so he decided not to hide it from them, but to instill this concept in their minds first.
Moreover, the military personnel would not easily leak the news.
After watching the video, everyone was dumbfounded.
"Alright, now that you've watched the video, ask any questions you have," Dongfang Chen said.
"Boss, is what it said in there true?"
"That's right!" Dongfang Chen replied.
"How much time do we have left?"
Yan Fangfang had asked this question before.
"At most, there are still more than two years left," Dongfang Chen replied.
"Boss, what should we do?"
"That's a good question.
I already formulated a comprehensive plan last year.
However, for the plan to proceed smoothly, I need everyone's cooperation," Dongfang Chen said with a smile.
"Boss, just give us your orders!"
Everyone finally realized the seriousness of the problem, and the team's cohesion instantly increased significantly.
This was one of the few advantages of the apocalypse: people are particularly easy to unite.
As long as you give them even a little hope, it is enough for them to forge an indestructible collective will.
"Don't be anxious.
Let me first talk about the affairs of the directed training students," Dongfang Chen looked at the 30 students from the Southwest Military Region.
"You are soldiers of the Southwest Military Region, and I don't plan to have you stay at the base.
The reason I let you know these secrets is that I have some words to say to you.
Whether you agree or not, I hope you keep them in your heart."
"If one day your faith collapses, you can come here to find me," Dongfang Chen said.
The soldiers were no longer calm, looking at each other, but not saying anything.
"Perhaps it's hard for you to accept, perhaps you can't figure it out, perhaps you don't like to hear it.
That's all right.
The development of the situation, the fate of mankind, the cruelty of the ecological crisis, none of these will be transferred due to individual will.
Actually, in all honesty, I hope you never understand what I mean.
But please believe me, I am not a god either, and I cannot control all of this," Dongfang Chen said.
"Alright, I've said all I needed to say.
You can leave now!
Directed training group members, at ease!" Dongfang Chen said.
The 30 military students stood at attention together and gave Dongfang Chen a standard military salute.
Even if they thought Dongfang Chen's last words had a strange tone, they still felt that he was a person worthy of their respect.
Even though his age might not even be older than theirs.
"Alright, now only our own people are left.
I will now arrange your upcoming work."
Dongfang Chen walked to the front of the line of 94 ordinary students.
"You were all recommended here.
You are all very familiar with the people who recommended you, right?" Dongfang Chen asked.
Everyone nodded.
"Now I can tell you that they are all the oldest members of the base.
They came here when this base was first established.
At that time, it was still a bare structure, and the conditions were quite simple.
In a flash, almost a year has passed!" Dongfang Chen exclaimed.
Everyone had no concept of it and just silently looked at him.
"They also have a hidden identity, called Lurkers," Dongfang Chen said.
Everyone looked at each other, indicating that they had never heard of this name.
In fact, even now, the popularity of Dongfang Chen's base is not high, and not many people know about it.
It is far less famous than the Huatong Chamber of Commerce and the Mercenary Guild.
So, whether the identity of the Lurkers is exposed or not is irrelevant.
Even so, none of the Lurkers who were sent out have ever revealed their identity.
Why is this?
It's not because Dongfang Chen manages well, nor is it because the organizational structure is tight.
The biggest reason is the strong sense of mission in everyone's hearts and the strong confidence in overcoming the ecological crisis.
These two things gave them firm belief and tenacious willpower.
They are not working hard for Dongfang Chen; they are working hard to realize their own value.
That's why Wan Peng said that when he first saw Qu Zhengping, he knew that he was not from the resettlement camp.
The reason is simple: there is light in Qu Zhengping's eyes.
What is the light in their eyes?
It is that they know more than others, possess stronger power and backing than others, master the methods and ways to change their destiny, and can see where the road to the future lies.
Therefore, why do some people only struggle to survive in difficult environments, while others can ride the wind and waves and set sail straight to the clouds in such environments?
It is not that the difference in mentality between people is so great, but that the resources they master are different.
"From today onwards, you will become new Lurkers, and like your recommenders, you will mainly complete three tasks."
