"Damn it! You bunch of bastards!" Ning Yu trembled with rage as he watched the retreating figures. He finally understood that the situation was no longer under his control.
He whirled around, his gaze sweeping like a blade over the remaining members, and asked in an icy tone, "Now, I'm giving you one last chance. Will you stay and fight alongside me, or..."
Before he could finish speaking, a familiar figure emerged from the crowd. The man walked up to him, head bowed, and said in a low voice, "Boss, I...we've thought it through, we..."
Before the man could finish speaking, a tall figure shoved him aside. A burly man stood in front of Ning Yu, his face full of anger, and said in a rough voice, "Boss, we're with you! These ingrates! If you hadn't taken them in, they would have starved to death long ago! Now look at them, jumping up and down when there are fewer resources. Are they even men?"
"That's right! Boss, we support you!" Some of the new members in the team also stood up. They were all impressed by Ning Yu's leadership and personal charm and were loyal to him.
Among the crowd, some members who were initially hesitant began to waver upon seeing this scene. Although they were dissatisfied with the allocation of resources, they knew that Ning Yu was genuinely looking out for the team and was not intentionally favoring anyone.
Watching the team gradually fall apart, Ning Yu felt a mix of emotions. He knew that cracks had appeared in the team's unity, and if they weren't repaired in time, the consequences would be unimaginable.
He took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping firmly over the crowd, and said in a deep voice, "I know everyone harbors resentment, and I understand your feelings. But what time is it? Is this the time for infighting? The enemies outside are watching us closely, just waiting for us to kill each other so they can reap the benefits!"
His voice was loud and powerful, echoing in the empty conference room and resonating in everyone's hearts.
"I'll say it again, I, Ning Yu, swear to God that I have never intended to mistreat any of my brothers! All resource allocation is for the overall benefit of the team! If any of you have any objections, you can talk to me privately, but if anyone dares to disrupt morale or undermine unity at this time, don't blame me, Ning Yu, for being ruthless!"
By the end, his tone had become icy and his eyes exuded an undeniable authority.
After a brief silence, the expressions of the old members who had led the disturbance changed. They hadn't expected Ning Yu to be so tough, and for a moment they didn't dare to say anything more.
Ning Yu ignored their reactions and turned to the thin man he had pushed away, saying, "You, and you, and you, from today onwards, you are temporarily relieved of all your duties and should reflect on your actions! Come back to me when you've figured things out!"
Although his tone was calm, it was full of unquestionable authority. The old members looked uneasy, but dared not refute him and could only silently retreat to the side.
Among the crowd, some members who had originally supported the older members couldn't help but reflect upon their actions upon witnessing this scene. They realized that Ning Yu was truly enraged this time, and if they didn't know when to back down, they might actually be kicked out of the team.
"Alright, now, does anyone have any objections?" Ning Yu looked around and asked in an icy tone.
The meeting room fell silent. No one dared to speak, all eyes fixed on Ning Yu, awaiting his next instructions… Ning Yu's swift and decisive actions stirred up a storm within the already turbulent team. The dismissed veteran members' faces flushed and paled in turns, but they dared not speak out, and could only slink away from the meeting room. Some members who had been wavering before fell silent, daring not to voice any further dissatisfaction.
"Isn't the boss going too far? After all, they did it back then..." someone muttered in a corner.
"Excessive? I don't think it's excessive at all! Don't they know what time it is? They're still fighting amongst themselves. How can they not be disciplined?" another person retorted, his tone tinged with lingering fear.
After the meeting, some clear-headed members approached Ning Yu, admitted their mistakes, and expressed their willingness to follow instructions. They realized that in this perilous apocalypse, unity was far more important than personal gain.
Ning Yu didn't say much, only patted them on the shoulder, everything was understood without words. He knew that these people had begun to reflect and understood his good intentions.
As the commotion gradually subsided, Mu Xue, who had been standing beside Ning Yu, smiled faintly. She had long seen through their schemes, but simply hadn't called them out on it. She trusted Ning Yu's ability to handle everything, and as it turned out, her judgment was correct.
"It seems our boss isn't all kindness after all," Mu Xue said softly as she walked to the window and looked at the desolate scene outside.
Ning Yu walked to her side, followed her gaze, and said with a hint of emotion, "In chaotic times, harsh measures are necessary. Sometimes, being soft-hearted will only bring greater disaster."
After a brief silence, Ning Yu withdrew his gaze, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Pass down the word: summon all members at the captain level and above. Assemble in the operations room in one hour!"
"Yes!" Mu Xue responded and left. When she reached the door, she suddenly stopped, turned back to look at Ning Yu, and a playful smile appeared on her lips. "It seems you already have a plan?"
Ning Yu didn't answer. Instead, he walked to the table, picked up a map, and slowly unfolded it. The map was densely covered with various symbols and routes—that was…
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