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"Damn it! Haven't I emphasized the need to follow our demands strictly?

Old Tao, don't you understand? Quickly apologize to everyone and ensure this doesn't happen again." Wu, leaning on his cane, angrily scolded Captain Tao.

He was so angry that he even threw his cane at Captain Tao, hitting him.

Captain Tao, with lowered eyes and an obedient look, stood there in silence, as if truly aware of his mistake.

Listening to Old Wu scolding his subordinate, neither Hua Chuanlong nor Ke Hanyu said a word.

For them, Captain Tao's actions had indeed damaged their interests; though they did not have to pay protective fees upon returning to Safe City, they were also collectors of such fees.

Old Zhuang watched Old Wu scolding Captain Tao with a cold gaze, really wanting to retort: Just a few scoldings and an apology, and it's all settled? No practical punishment.

First, no punitive measures; second, not requiring the return of embezzled goods.

What's this?

Ha, seen this act countless times years before.

The stick raised high only to be gently put down, pointless and painless.

But Old Zhuang was also feeling helpless inside; these civilians were extremely disunited.

Many actually had an ostrich mentality, willing to put up with being bullied until the very last moment, so long as they could keep living.

Sigh...

Old Zhuang sighed deeply, thinking if only the civilian groups could unite, they wouldn't be so passive.

So he said, "I won't say more about other things. Many places around Safe City have been searched by us, and it's not as easy to find supplies as before.

We have to ensure our survival, so one-third is definitely impossible. One-sixth, that's our bottom line."

Old Wu and Hua Chuanlong, Ke Hanyu looked at each other.

Suddenly, Hua Chuanlong said:

"Old Zhuang, Old Sun, Old He, look, this is causing a big stir, and it's embarrassing for everyone. How about the brothers all go back first? We'll go out and look for supplies tomorrow, and we can talk about it when we return."

Old Zhuang, not quite accepting their proposal, replied, "No, we must make this clear now, otherwise we won't leave."

Upon hearing this, Old Wu's brows furrowed, and instead of looking at Old Zhuang, he spoke to Old Sun and Old He:

"Old Sun, Old He, persuade Old Zhuang. Us continuing to deadlock here is just wasting time. The urgency is to go out and find supplies."

Old Sun and Old He exchanged glances, recalling the content of their private conversation with Old Wu earlier.

Their eyes flickered.

Old Sun approached Old Zhuang and said, "Old Zhuang, Old Wu does have a point. Before the cold weather hit, we were all very safe. Now, the urgent matter is to go outside and find supplies."

Old He also agreed, saying, "That's right, Old Zhuang. We're just wasting time here.

Old Zhuang's eyes widened, staring at the two with disbelief, and spoke angrily: "We four were elected as representatives of the civilians.

Our duty is to protect the civilians' interests, how could we stand on their side and bully our own people?! I am so disappointed in you!

Besides, don't you know what kind of people they are?

Didn't they kill Old Liu before, have you forgotten?

If we don't unite and fight for our interests, we'll be the ones dying later.

Old Sun, Old He!"

Passionate and vehement, his tone filled with frustration and disappointment.

Old Sun sighed upon hearing this:

"Old Zhuang, to be frank, weren't we elected as representatives because our families were bigger, and the rest are refugees, groups of wanderers with no more than 5 people each?

Think not only of yourself but also your family, your brothers."

Everyone dispersed.

Inside a room.

Old Sun, Old He, and Old Zhuang were exchanging ideas.

Old Sun closed the window, looked outside to make sure no one was there, then turned back to Old Zhuang and said:

"Old Zhuang, I'll be honest with you, you know the current situation. We, this group, have no guns.

We may be numerous, but we can't beat them. Besides, we do need their protection now.

Moreover, Old Wu and the others won't let us down."

Old He also came over and patted Old Zhuang's shoulder, adding:

"Exactly, 'Every man for himself and the devil take the hindmost,' especially since they've promised us a fifty-fifty share."

Old Zhuang's face was one of disbelief as he looked at both men, a surge of anger rising, and he said indignantly: "Initially, the four of us were elected as civilian representatives.

Our responsibility is to protect the interests of civilians, how can we side with them and bully our own people?! You've really disappointed me!

And need I remind you of what kind of people they are?

Old Liu was killed by them, have you forgotten?

If we don't stand together and fight for our interests, it will be us next.

Old Sun, Old He!"

With fervent and earnest tone, laden with disappointment and a sense of betrayal.

Old Sun, with a heavy sigh, said:

"Old Zhuang, to tell you the truth, being chosen as representatives because we had more people in our families than others, and the rest are just refugees, various individuals or small groups of less than 5.

If you don't consider yourself, think of your family, your brothers."