In the Zheng family's living room, a huge screen was playing footage taken by a drone, and everyone was watching intently, as if they were in a mysterious and unfamiliar world.
Suddenly, the camera stopped at a corner of the warehouse, drawing everyone's attention. Just then, someone couldn't help but exclaim, "My God, am I seeing things?" His voice broke the silence, causing a huge uproar.
The crowd echoed each other, with one saying incredulously, "How is this possible? It's been so long since the apocalypse, yet they still have so many supplies stored up."
Another person worriedly remarked, "If we don't eat this soon, it'll probably spoil!"
"That would be such a waste!" Someone else suggested, "Why don't we ask them to give us some? It looks like they can't finish it all."
Some even exclaimed excitedly, "That's right, what a waste!"
In an instant, the living room erupted in chaos, filled with a cacophony of noise. Everyone stared wide-eyed at the screen, pointing and gesturing, their faces a mask of shock and greed.
"Everyone, please be quiet and listen to me."
Zheng Jianguo frowned slightly as he looked at the noisy scene and said something. Everyone immediately quieted down after hearing what their leader said.
"The decision to have Zheng Kai use drones to investigate the true nature of their shelter was quite wise. It also shows that these people are no ordinary people, capable of storing so many supplies."
So this is what Zheng Jianguo whispered in Zheng Kai's ear, the idea he came up with.
"Dad, what should we do? Are we just going to give up like this?" Zheng Kai asked unwillingly.
“Of course we can’t give up easily!” Zheng Jianguo frowned, thought for a moment and said, “We must find a way to find the enemy’s weakness and then launch a full-scale attack.”
Everyone nodded in agreement.
At this point, someone suggested, "Why don't we send a few people in to infiltrate and scout out the situation first?"
Zheng Jianguo shook his head: "No, the enemy must already be on alert. If we send people in rashly, they may be in danger."
"Why don't we just use rockets to attack their villas? They're probably all hiding inside. That way we can wipe them out in one fell swoop!" someone suggested.
"This method definitely won't work. Don't forget, Zheng Kai's drone was shot down by the enemy with a sniper rifle. I bet you guys carrying rockets would have been killed before you even got close!"
Zheng Jianguo, being shrewd and calculating, immediately realized that this method wouldn't work.
"What are we going to do? There are so many supplies! We could eat for a long time, and maybe the apocalypse would be over by then!"
Someone stared greedily at the screen and said.
Why do we have to fight? Aren't there any other options?
Zheng Jianguo's words seemed to remind everyone, causing them to fall into deep thought.
"Dad, tell me quickly, is there any other way?"
Zheng Kai asked impatiently, his eyes wide with anticipation as he looked at his father.
"I don't believe they don't have the supplies they need. Apart from lacking some food, don't we, the Zheng family, have everything else we need?"
Zheng Jianguo's voice was deep and firm, with a hint of cunning.
"Yes, we can trade other supplies for food!"
Zheng Kai's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said excitedly.
“That’s right. As long as we can get enough food, we won’t have to worry about going hungry anymore.”
Zheng Jianguo smiled slightly, a hint of smugness flashing in his eyes.
"Then we need to hurry up and go negotiate with them to see if we can reach an agreement."
Zheng Kai said eagerly.
"Don't rush, let me think about how to negotiate to get more benefits."
Zheng Jianguo waved his hand, signaling his son to calm down.
"Yes, we can't rush it. We need to come up with a good idea."
Zheng Kai nodded in agreement.
"We can observe their situation first, understand what they lack most, and then propose exchange conditions. This way, we can take the initiative and strive for a better outcome."
Zheng Jianguo said after careful consideration.
"Hmm, that's a good idea. Let's do it that way!"
Zheng Kai answered confidently.
"Yes, that would be the best of both worlds."
"The head of the household is still the better one!"
"That's for sure. Without the head of the household, none of us could survive."
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Everyone applauded Zheng Jianguo's idea.
"Dad, since that's the case, I'll go find them tomorrow and ask them what they need. If we have it, we'll trade with them, okay?"
Zheng Kai said excitedly.
"Yes, that's fine, but remember to be polite and avoid any conflict. Be tolerant if you can. It's better to be friends with someone like that than enemies, you understand?"
Zheng Jianguo patted Zheng Kai on the shoulder and said earnestly.
"Dad, don't worry, I'll try to be friends with them. If I succeed, we'll all be saved!"
Zheng Kai said with a smile.
"Yes, that's the right way to think. The future of the Zheng family depends on you!"
Zheng Jianguo nodded with satisfaction.
The others looked at Zheng Kai with hopeful eyes, hoping he could succeed and obtain food and other necessities for survival. After all, without these things, it would be difficult for them to continue.
Everyone dispersed after seeing that the old man had finished explaining the next steps of the plan, except for Zheng Jianguo and Zheng Kai, who seemed to have some special instructions to give.
"Kayle, your trip this time might not be as easy as we think!"
Zheng Jianguo watched as everyone left and said slowly.
"Dad, why do you say that? We're just going to exchange supplies, not to rob."
Zheng Kai was a little confused.
"Think about it, they already have so much food, what could they possibly lack?"
"That's true. It's the apocalypse now, and it seems like there's nothing we really need besides food!"
Zheng Kai nodded, agreeing with this view.
"So, when you go this time, don't just think about exchanging supplies. Of course, you can also try other methods. You can't just wait to die on the same boat."
"Is there any other way?"
"This requires you to be adaptable. Remember to observe carefully and seize the opponent's weaknesses in order to win in one move, understand?"
Zheng Jianguo truly lives up to his reputation as an experienced and shrewd businessman, knowing how to exploit human weaknesses.
"Okay, Dad, I understand. Every human being has weaknesses."
Zheng Kai also understood his father's intention.
"That's right. There's no such thing as an impregnable fortress. It's all about finding its weaknesses. Alright, it's getting late. You should go back and get some rest. Let's set off early tomorrow!"
"Okay, Dad, goodnight!"
"Good night!"
After receiving his father's advice, Zheng Kai left the living room and went back to his bedroom to rest.
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