Inside the house of Xu Yue, the deputy leader of the shelter.
There were seven or eight people gathered inside the room, all of whom were Xu Yue's confidants, or more accurately, his relatives.
Before Xu Yue entered the shelter and was frozen, he belonged to a prominent local family. Therefore, after the shelter was unsealed, many people respected Xu Yue.
However, Ren Tianxing's prestige became too great, and too many people trusted him, so Xu Yue chose to follow Ren Tianxing and became the deputy leader of the Suiren Refuge.
Inside the room, Xu Yue smoked cheap cigarettes, something he wouldn't have touched before the apocalypse, but now it was a luxury.
"Brother, Yang Cheng came again today, and he brought a large amount of supplies."
The people in the shelter received the supplies and became even more convinced of Ren Tianxing's foresight, placing unconditional trust in him.
If things continue like this, even if you become the leader in the future, will everyone in the refuge listen to you?
Hesitation only leads to more trouble. We've been eating coarse food and bran with that old man for so many years, we've had enough!
Tonight is our last chance, or we'll be eating nothing but chaff and wild vegetables for the rest of our lives!
The Suiren refuge only had a few thousand people, but even with such a small number, there were still different thoughts and different voices.
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Xu Yue and the others were from prominent local families before the apocalypse, and were influential figures in the area. Of course, they couldn't compare to the top elites who were qualified to enter the tower.
But when the end of the world comes, everyone is equal; no one is more noble than anyone else.
So in the very beginning, they all fought alongside Ren Tianxing to survive in this apocalyptic world and also contributed to the refuge of the Suiren.
However, once the shelter stabilized, their conflicts with Ren Tianxing emerged.
Ren Tianxing wanted to preserve the remnants of the pre-apocalyptic system, believing that everyone in the shelter was equal and that even as the leader, he should not have any special privileges.
However, for Xu Yue and the others, it was through their own desperate struggle that they secured the safety of the shelter.
What's wrong with eating more and taking more women? Isn't that what I should do?
The more power they possess, the more dissatisfied they become with the status quo.
Originally, when Ren Tianxing was seriously injured and on the verge of death last time, Xu Yue was the most promising candidate to become the leader among the three deputy leaders.
Just when Ren Tianxing was about to breathe his last, Yang Cheng suddenly appeared and saved him. You can imagine how unwilling he was to accept this.
Xu Yue inhaled the cigarette completely in one breath, then let out a long exhale, two plumes of smoke billowing from his nose.
"As you said yourself, that old guy Ren Tianxing has too much prestige in the shelter. It would be too dangerous for us to act hastily today."
"Brother, it would be even more dangerous if we didn't take action!"
We'd like to proceed gradually, but Ren Tianxing won't give us the chance!
All the members of the Xu family present spoke up, unanimously agreeing that Xu Yue should launch the operation tonight.
Xu Yue's current position is also due to the help of many members of the Xu family.
If Xu Yue were to refuse at this moment, his position as deputy leader might become somewhat unstable.
At this moment, the door was pushed open, and Xu Yue's nephew walked in and whispered, "Second Uncle, everything is arranged, there are no problems."
Xu Yue threw away his cigarette butt and said fiercely, "Since we have a chance, let's give it a shot!"
After nightfall, the shelter's canteen was packed with people, but everyone started getting their food in an orderly fashion.
This has always been the rule at the Suiren Refuge.
When everyone eats together, the portions are determined by the number of people.
Except for those who had combat missions the next day, everyone else was the same, including the leader, Ren Tianxing.
However, because Yang Cheng came today, and he is considered a benefactor of the Suiren Refuge, a special meal was arranged for him, with Xu Yue and several other deputy leaders accompanying him.
Ren Tianxing even took out a bottle of wine and carefully poured a glass for everyone.
Purely brewed liquor is rare in the post-apocalyptic world. Even inside the tower, the bar on the first floor sells only low-quality alcohol mixed with flavorings—a testament to the combination of advanced technology and ruthless tactics.
Ren Tianxing raised his glass and solemnly said to Yang Cheng, "Mr. Yang is my savior and also the benefactor of our entire Suiren Refuge."
I, an old man, raise a glass to Mr. Yang. Our Suiren Refuge will always be your friend, and we are willing to work under your guidance.
Ren Tianxing had only said these words to others before, but today he said them in front of everyone. This means that from now on, the entire Suiren Refuge will share the fate of Yang Cheng, whether he suffers or prospers.
Yang Cheng drank the wine in his cup and said with a smile, "Chief Ren, you're too kind. Helping the shelter is actually helping myself."
"Don't worry, everyone. At least from now on, those in the shelter won't have to worry about going hungry anymore."
Seeing that Yang Cheng and the others had already drunk their wine, Xu Yue suddenly said coldly, "You don't need to worry about not having enough to eat. We've risked our lives for you, Yang Cheng. If you still let us go hungry, that would be too much."
However, these meals were earned with our lives, and I'm afraid we won't be able to eat them for long.
Ren Tianxing frowned immediately: "Xu Yue! Shut up! Sit down!"
In the past, given Ren Tianxing's authority, Xu Yue would not have dared to act recklessly.
However, Xu Yue was prepared today and said directly in front of everyone: "Leader, the shelter is not your personal fiefdom. I know you are doing this for everyone's good, but have you asked everyone about your intentions?"
Have you confirmed Yang Cheng's intentions and background? Can you guarantee whether he will lead the entire shelter into a dead end or into hope?
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