"Contribution points... to exchange work for food and shelter?"
A woman who used to be an accountant muttered to herself, her eyes gleaming with shrewdness: "This...this is just a miniature monetary system, isn't it?"
"Is what he said true? Can we...can we really live a better life on our own?" Another young girl clutched the hem of her clothes tightly, her voice trembling with disbelief.
Their chatter grew louder and louder, merging into a buzzing wave filled with excitement.
Li Luoshen took a deep breath, stepped forward, and asked loudly, "Mr. Lin! We... we understand what you mean by the contribution point system! It's a great idea that can give everyone hope! But we want to know more specific details!"
Her clear voice immediately attracted everyone's attention. This was also the question most new members wanted to ask.
Lin Feng gave her an approving look, then raised his hand in a gesture of quiet.
"Good question. The vitality of a system lies in the fairness and transparency of its details."
He calmly said, "So now, I allow you to ask questions. I will answer all your questions about the contribution point system here."
As soon as she finished speaking, the bespectacled female engineer, named Sun Wei, bravely raised her hand.
"Mr. Lin, I have a question!"
Lin Feng nodded in acknowledgment: "Speak."
Sun Wei adjusted her glasses and asked in a professionally rigorous tone, "My first question is, what are the criteria for evaluating contribution points? For example, how many contribution points can I and Master Li Xiangbin earn for maintaining a generator? How many can we earn for cleaning the square? Who sets these criteria, and what are they based on?"
This was a critical question, and everyone held their breath.
Lin Feng smiled slightly, clearly prepared for this question: "The standards will be initially assessed by me and the heads of various departments based on the difficulty, time taken, technical content, and importance to the shelter, and then posted publicly for everyone to see."
He looked at Qin Lan: "Qin Lan, you will also serve as the 'Chief Recorder' of our shelter. You will be responsible for establishing a contribution point ledger to record everyone's point increases and decreases. It will be updated daily and published weekly, ensuring absolute openness and transparency."
Qin Lan immediately stepped forward, her posture ramrod straight: "Yes! I guarantee I will complete the mission!"
Lin Feng continued to say to Sun Wei, "Of course, this is just a preliminary standard. I encourage innovation and optimization."
"For example, Engineer Sun, if you can improve the efficiency of wind turbines or reduce their maintenance frequency through technological innovation, you will receive a one-time, substantial contribution point reward. Any action that brings long-term benefits to the shelter will be rewarded the most. Our system is dynamic and will continue to improve."
Sun Wei's eyes lit up completely. She nodded heavily, stepped back, and was filled with unprecedented excitement.
This is not just about survival, it's about making a career!
Immediately afterwards, a woman who looked very capable and had previously worked as a restaurant lobby manager asked, "Mr. Lin, what about the 'purchasing power' of contribution points? We'd like to know how many contribution points are needed to exchange for a serving of smoked meat or a private room, so we'll have a goal to strive for."
"Don't worry, our productivity is extremely advanced, and ordinary food, clothing and daily necessities don't cost much at all."
"As for the house."
Lin Feng paused, then his eyes turned strange: "The houses in the shelter are not free. If you want to live there, you either have to buy one or pay rent."
These words stunned not only the new women, but also the expressions of long-time residents like Qin Lan and Pang Dahai changed slightly.
Their comfortable and spacious two-story villas were the first buildings constructed in the shelter.
As elders, they had already moved in and enjoyed their stay for a long time.
In their subconscious, this is a benefit that they take for granted.
Pang Dahai, being the most straightforward of them all, couldn't suppress his doubts. He stepped forward and asked somewhat awkwardly, "Boss, do we... do we also need to pay rent?"
All the long-time residents focused their attention on Lin Feng, as it concerned their vital interests.
“Of course,” Lin Feng replied without hesitation, as if it were a matter of course: “Rent will be collected starting today. But don’t worry.”
He glanced at Pang Dahai and the others' faces, which instantly crumbled, and added, "As pioneers of the shelter, your initial contribution points and future job salaries are very high, more than enough to cover the rent."
Even so, a slight ripple still stirred in the hearts of the long-time residents.
Just then, one of the new members timidly raised his hand and asked, "Mr. Lin... what if... what if we lose our ability to work?"
Immediately, someone chimed in, "Yeah, how will we pay the rent then?"
This question touches upon everyone's deepest fears. In this cruel world, losing one's value means being abandoned.
Lin Feng's lips curled into a cold smile: "If she is injured because of the shelter, because of me, or disabled on the job, I, Lin Feng, will support her for life, with all her benefits unchanged!"
His promise was firm and resounding, which relieved many people.
"but."
He abruptly changed the subject, his eyes turning icy: "If she was injured for any other reason, or if someone dares to play dirty tricks on me and fakes an injury... then don't blame me for being ruthless. The shelter's doors will be open for her, and I'll kick her out immediately."
This blatant threat made the women who had asked questions turn pale, and they dared not say another word.
Lin Feng coldly surveyed the entire area, his voice as hard and ruthless as a frozen lake: "Remember this, everyone. This shelter is mine. Every blade of grass, every brick and tile here belongs to me personally. If you don't want to pay rent, then get out and go back to where you used to be."
The square was deathly silent, the atmosphere extremely oppressive.
“Of course,” Lin Feng didn’t just put pressure on you. He offered a tempting reward: “As long as you make enough contributions to the shelter, I will give you the house as a reward and officially hand it over to him. At that time, the house will belong to you forever, and you will no longer need to pay any rent.”
Upon hearing this promise, Pang Dahai and the others' expressions softened somewhat. They exchanged glances and nodded silently.
Although they were somewhat dissatisfied, none of them dared to defy Lin Feng's will. Before this man, they had no choice but to obey.
Lin Feng sneered, giving a final summary of this meeting that combined establishing authority with mobilization: "In this shelter, no one but me can earn income without working."
His words were incredibly realistic yet incredibly fair, completely dispelling everyone's illusions of getting something for nothing and igniting their fighting spirit to strive for success.
Next, one question after another was raised, from whether tool wear and tear counts as a work injury, to whether educating children can also earn contribution points, and how points should be allocated for small team collaborative tasks...
Lin Feng gave clear, explicit, and logical answers to each question.
The blueprint he described was no longer an empty slogan, but a rigorous, ingenious, and interconnected set of rules for the operation of society.
The last trace of doubt and unease in the new members' hearts vanished during this candid Q&A session.
As they looked at the young leader on the platform, the fear in their eyes was fading, replaced by a deep-seated awe and reverence.
Finally, looking at the renewed radiance on the faces of her sisters, Li Luoshen knew that this place called "Shelter" would not only be a haven for them to escape the wind and snow, but also the starting point for them to rebuild their lives and civilization.
She bowed deeply again, her voice sincere and firm:
“Mr. Lin, we…have no more questions! From today onwards, we are willing to follow all your arrangements and contribute everything we have to the construction of the shelter!”
"Give everything to the shelter!"
This time, the new members let out a unified and powerful shout.
This sound merged with the roars of the old inhabitants, including Pang Dahai, and echoed for a long time over the ice field in the early morning.
Looking at the faces in the square, now brimming with renewed hope and energy, Lin Feng was incredibly excited.
A shelter with only twenty-seven people was just a flickering flame in the wind and rain, which could be extinguished at any moment.
Only a shelter with forty-nine people, and with a rudimentary social division of labor including doctors, teachers, and engineers, truly possesses an unlimited future.
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