At that moment, many thoughts flashed through my mind quickly, and the pros and cons suddenly appeared before my eyes.
You can't negotiate cooperation with someone as arrogant, greedy, and selfish as Da Fei. It's like trying to get the skin of a tiger. You don't know if you'll get anything out of it, but getting yourself into trouble is more trouble than it's worth. Although, judging by the situation, with my own strength and weapons, and the rare boost of the Evolution Fluid, I'm completely certain to win. It's just that... oh, that little devil Qin Lan is truly ignorant and fearless, standing in front of me with such righteousness. I'm not too worried about myself. After all, I've mutated and can't take any real harm.
Da Fei's naked, lustful eyes were revealed to everyone without any disguise. The brothers around him all uttered low mocking sounds, which were particularly clear in this small space.
Qin Lan, the young lady, had always been capricious and straightforward, and recently, her face had been furiously flaring up at Da Fei's words. Standing behind her, through her straight back, I could almost see the rage in her chest, threatening to burst to the top of her head. But to my surprise, Qin Lan didn't lose her temper. She had changed. No, it wasn't so much that she had changed, but rather that she had grown up a little, learning to be tactful, to handle people and confront them, no longer reckless and reckless.
"Brother Dafei, I, Qin Lan, am just a little woman, how could I be worthy of your attention?" I looked at Qin Lan lowering her posture, and I couldn't deny that I felt a little distressed at that moment. How many times have I seen this young lady in such a humble manner?
In such a primitive place, even human nature has become turbid. Just look at the mob surrounding Da Fei—the atmosphere is truly smoky and repulsive. Even when driven by the instinct to survive, one should not abandon the most basic principles of being human. What makes us human is our fundamental difference from animals. Humans possess thoughts and desires that transcend animals, and when it comes to survival, we should not abandon our human dignity and morality.
On the contrary, I believe more in the old saying, "When Heaven is about to confer a great responsibility on a man, it will first test his mind and will, exhaust his muscles and bones, starve his body, deprive him of all want, and subject him to setbacks and frustrations. This is to stimulate his will and temper his nature, thus increasing his abilities." Qin Lan, a young lady who has never touched the world of ordinary life, a career-driven woman who only knows how to direct others, has undergone a significant transformation during this period of time after undergoing the training provided by this island.
Seeing Qin Lan still standing firmly in front of me, protecting me, I couldn't help but feel a touch of emotion. I've always been her protector, shielding her from the elements. I never expected she'd grown up and given back to me, Chen Fei. I was not only touched, but also a little proud. If the situation weren't so urgent, I, Chen Fei, would have laughed out loud. It felt like a strange feeling of "my daughter has grown up."
"Brother Dafei, look, there are so many of you, and Chen Fei is just one person. Why make everyone unhappy? If everyone takes a step back, the sky will be clear. It's a good thing that Chen Fei has a weapon. He was responsible for protecting me before, and now he is still capable of protecting everyone, right?" I could see what Qin Lan was thinking. The group of brothers behind Brother Dafei mostly followed him because their abilities were inferior to his, so they could have a chance to survive. In their small group, Brother Dafei was their spiritual leader, their tiny hope on this isolated island where they couldn't see where they came from or where they would return. Qin Lan, starting from the survival needs of most people, bluntly pointed out the role and ability of Chen Fei, psychologically overcoming everyone's psychological defenses. This undoubtedly added a bit of support to my words and was very likely to win my hearts.
"Don't listen to that bitch's nonsense. Have you forgotten the days when we lived and died together, ate meat together, and drank water together? If we kill Chen Fei, not only can we continue to live the same life as before, but we can also gain more strength to support us to survive and wait for rescue, to support us to leave this godforsaken place alive. Only by taking away his power can we better survive."
"Brothers, are you really going to be bewitched by this woman's words? How long have we been through life and death together? How long has Chen Fei been with us? Don't blame me for not reminding you, I treat you as brothers, so does Chen Fei treat you as brothers? Do you really have a good life with him? Think about it carefully."
Brother Da Fei clearly sensed the wavering hearts of his desperate men. Rather than humiliating them with entreaties, he used his strength to intimidate them, truly embodying the motto of "appealing to emotion and convincing them with reason." It seemed that Brother Da Fei wasn't someone to be trifled with. After all, he was a capable leader with some intelligence; he couldn't simply be dismissed as one of those burly, overweight, and idiotic individuals. Underestimating one's opponent or overestimating oneself was both profoundly foolish. As for me, Chen Fei, I've always been adept at assessing the situation, and I was sure to handle it with ease in this situation.
I placed my hand on Qin Lan's shoulder, ignoring her confused and puzzled gaze. I pushed aside her body, no longer standing in front of her as a protector, but standing shoulder to shoulder with her. I knew that she was no longer a pampered flower in a greenhouse, but should be regarded as a partner. We could fight side by side and overcome any difficulties.
"Brother Dafei, look, my weapon isn't anything special. It's just a handy weapon in this area. As a man, I, Chen Fei, will never point a gun at my brothers." I emphasized the last part, "Never point a gun at my brothers." I had my point prepared. This was a subtle sarcasm about him "pointing a gun at his brothers," meaning me, Chen Fei. If Dafei could point a gun at me today to gain more power, he could point it at someone else tomorrow for other reasons. I also gave everyone the right to choose their side. After all these days together, I wouldn't promise I was some kind of savior hero, but at least I wouldn't be a scoundrel. I wouldn't stab anyone in the back, trip them up, or even do something as despicable as pulling a knife on a fellow accomplice.
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