#205 - Chapter 205 Kindness?
Afternoon.
Inside Residential Area 1.
Following the morning's events, everyone was afraid to come out casually, not even daring to open their doors, fearing that there were still some reckless neighbors who would try to snatch food.
The people from Green Source were ruthless enough, not even bothering with a trial, killing all the troublemakers on the spot, without any hesitation.
This served as an initial realization that this force, which could establish such a large base in the apocalypse and dare to promote itself to attract survivors, was not a benevolent entity after all.
Indeed.
If they were truly great philanthropists, they probably wouldn't exist now.
No creature understands itself better than humans.
"This morning was terrifying! When I went out later, I saw blood all over the ground. I wonder if those two injured neighbors can be saved."
Inside the room, Li Shenglin and the others gathered again around the fire to keep warm and chat, naturally talking about the major events of the morning. Xiao Cong was constantly sighing.
"Hard to say, being stabbed with a knife at this time is fatal! Alas, that child only had one relative. If he loses his father, it will be difficult for him to survive."
"Yes, they finally made it here, but were robbed because they were few in number and considered easy to bully. Those people deserved to die!"
A Zhen also chimed in.
"I understand the mentality of those who robbed food."
A voice came from the corner, it was Brother Liang, who spoke gloomily.
"I saw those people who were killed by Green Source and dragged back, they were still clutching grain in their hands!"
"I can imagine how hungry they were."
"Although I don't condone their actions, it was all forced upon them."
Everyone fell silent after hearing this.
If they were out of food, driven to extreme hunger, and their neighbors had food...
No one dared to say they wouldn't do such a thing.
This world...
"So, we must seize every opportunity! Don't hesitate to work hard to exchange for food and find supplies, otherwise, we might end up like them, running out of food!"
Li Shenglin stood up to encourage everyone.
"Today we gained another 2 kilograms of food. We should be able to get through this winter without much trouble, don't worry."
He wasn't happy about getting more food this time, because it came at the cost of someone's life.
The others didn't say anything but remembered Brother Li's kindness.
In the morning, they had told Li Shenglin that he should keep the food he had obtained through his own courage and ability, but he refused.
In the end, it was still allocated to the group.
He was undoubtedly the leader of their small group.
"—Attention everyone, there's a new announcement, please come to the meeting place!"
"Very important! It concerns everyone's food supply, don't be late!"
Just then, a loudspeaker shout came from outside the window!
Li Shenglin remembered that the voice was Wang Yang, the cadre from Green Source Base responsible for personnel arrangements!
Everyone inside the room looked at each other and began to head outside. News related to food had to be heard!
The word 'food' could now attract more than 90% of the survivors' attention, so naturally no one wanted to be left behind.
Soon, the meeting place, where all the residents of Residential Area 1 had gathered in the morning, was once again packed.
Wang Yang had arrived early after shouting the announcement and was waiting. Seeing everyone was present, he didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
"The morning's events reached our leader's ears. Considering the difficulty everyone is having surviving outside, he has decided to give everyone a chance!"
"Survivors from each residential area, as long as you have had one transaction with us before, then we are friends! Our leader has decided to lend food to everyone!"
"Every survivor here can borrow 3 kilograms of food based on their identity!"
As soon as Wang Yang finished speaking, a huge uproar erupted in the field!
A little surprising!
Green Source was actually lending food!
"There's hope! I'm saved! I don't have to starve to death this winter! Wuwuwu!"
"Me too!"
Some women burst into tears on the spot!
Even some men had tears in their eyes!
If that was the case, they wouldn't have to starve to death!
Wang Yang naturally knew how happy the people below would be, and he quickly raised the microphone and continued:
"Everyone, quiet down, I haven't finished speaking yet!"
"This food loan is not free!"
"We will keep a record, and it needs to be returned in full after 3 months! That is, before April 10th. We don't need your interest. How much you borrow, that's how much you will return!"
"By that time, it will already be spring or even summer, and I believe everyone can repay the debt by collecting supplies or completing tasks for our base!"
"Of course, some people may be thinking of not repaying! That's fine! No problem!"
"These people will be blacklisted by our Green Source in the future! We will not only terminate the other party's trading rights, but also hunt them down to the end! The same group of people will also be affected, and their future transaction amount will be reduced by 50%!"
Wang Yang paused slightly at this point.
Leaving the survivors below to digest the information.
They naturally understood what Wang Yang said. As expected, there was no free lunch in the world. Green Source was not giving away food for free!
But for the vast majority of survivors who didn't intend to default, that was enough!
With this little bit of food, as long as they saved a little, they could survive for a month!
When the temperature rose, they could go out to find supplies!
"The food exchange will begin immediately! Line up here in a while, those who need it, stay in this meeting place."
After Wang Yang finished speaking, he walked down the high platform and came to a box guarded by combat队员 with guns.
Before, everyone didn't know what this was, but now they knew.
They came prepared!
In an instant, the crowd moved.
Everyone was afraid that they would not be able to borrow food if they were slow, so they squeezed to the front.
"Everyone, don't worry, there is enough food for everyone to borrow. Line up slowly. Those who dare to cut in line and cause trouble will not be allowed to borrow!"
The last sentence was still useful, and the crowded people immediately became disciplined and lined up honestly.
"Brother Li, shall we borrow too? There's no interest!"
Li Shenglin and the others didn't squeeze forward, because they already had some food. At this time, Xiao Cong asked with shining eyes.
He thought for a few seconds before opening his mouth.
"Let's exchange for 15 kilograms! This way it's safer, and we can also eat more. When spring comes, we'll work hard to pay it back!"
His words made the group laugh.
Yes, being able to eat more was such a pleasant thing!
*****
Of course.
This scene that happened in Residential Area 1 was also happening in Residential Areas 2 and 3. Tang Jinming and Zhao Ling led other team members and brought food to these two places as well.
Announcing such an exciting move to them.
"The Green Source Base is too good! That legendary President Qin is really a great philanthropist!"
Many survivors in Residential Areas 2 and 3 were moved to tears.
No food grabbing had happened here yet, and they didn't know what had happened in Residential Area 1.
They only felt that the Green Source Base was a place full of kindness.
Yes.
Very kind.
(End of this chapter)
