But then a different voice immediately emerged: "That's not fair. Let's distribute it according to the principle of returning what was stolen."
"But who knows how much was stolen? What if someone makes false reports?"
"Yes, they stole the food, but who's responsible for the food that gets consumed?"
"Yes, let's distribute it equally according to the population, at least everyone can survive."
...
Everyone was making a racket, but Ye Yunyi didn't say anything, nor did the other representatives. It was a matter of food and survival, so everyone was very cautious.
Until someone said, "I think it's still the same as the collective economy. We don't distribute food anymore; we eat together. That way, everyone can survive."
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunyi went to check and found an elderly man around 60 years old. They had experienced that period of time, working together, receiving their share of the profits, and eating together.
Although Ye Yunyi had not experienced it, this coincided with her thoughts.
They talked for another 30 minutes, but still couldn't reach a conclusion. Finally, someone couldn't help but ask, "Yiyi, what do you suggest we do?"
Seeing that no matter how they argued, they couldn't solve the problem, so they all stared at Ye Yunyi and said, "Yes, Yiyi, what do you think we should do?"
Once the scene quieted down, Ye Yunyi said, "Alright, since everyone has asked me to speak, I will. I have heard everyone's suggestions, and I do have an idea. It can maximize everyone's survival rate and future development. We have experienced two robberies, one due to internal strife and the other due to external attacks. I think we cannot afford another incident like this."
After Ye Yunyi finished speaking, she paused for a moment, and the people listening below nodded in agreement.
"Before we go on, I want to ask you all a question: if we distribute these supplies among you, whether it's an equal distribution or a distribution based on what they took from you, how long can you last?"
After the question was asked, everyone fell silent. Ye Yunyi called on several people, all of whom had previously raised different opinions. First, he asked the man who had initially suggested an equal distribution. After being called upon, he hesitated, looking at everyone, and said, "At most a week." Ye Yunyi nodded. Then he asked the woman in her forties who had suggested distributing the looted loot. She said, "About 10 days."
"Okay, so what are you all planning to do after 10 days?" Ye Yunyi asked again.
Ye Yunyi asked them to answer again, but none of them could. The others also fell silent.
“I know you might still be growing vegetables in your yards, and it’s not certain that everyone can only survive for 10 days or half a month.” After Ye Yunyi finished speaking, she noticed that some people lowered their heads, as if their thoughts had been exposed. Ye Yunyi paused for a moment.
This is a speaking skill. Often, if you speak rapidly, others won't listen to a word. But if you use pauses effectively, you can not only increase your presence, but also, for example, the whole room is silent, and everyone's thoughts have been hit, making them feel uneasy.
Ye Yunyi continued, "But this is the end times, and all resources are limited. If we want to survive better and stop being robbed and bullied by people like Li Biao and Song Ming, we can only unite and stick together as one. Not only can we survive, but we can also live a quality life with dignity."
As Ye Yunyi spoke of the later stages, the unwavering determination in her words deeply moved those present. They were fortunate to have survived the past six months of the apocalypse, and they had come to understand the power of unity. However, they lacked a crucial link, and perhaps Ye Yunyi was that link now. Her ability to wipe out Song Ming's gang was undeniable, and her subsequent actions in getting them to kill Li Biao's group and exact revenge demonstrated her remarkable courage. Now, she was using the food on them instead of hoarding it for herself, a fundamental difference from Song Ming and Li Biao's group. Moreover, she had always lived well in the apocalypse; seeing their family members all with rosy complexions and strong bodies, perhaps she truly could lead them to a better future.
So when one person started clapping, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.
The applause put Wang Zixiang, Ye Yunjuan, and Zhao Yong at ease, who had been somewhat worried.
"Thank you for your agreement. Now, I'd like to offer my suggestions. If you'd like, please stand on the left; otherwise, stand on the right. My suggestions are: 1. Regarding supplies, we will follow what the old man just mentioned: unified storage and provision of three meals a day to ensure everyone's survival. 2. In addition to the existing supplies, we need to produce our own and search for supplies elsewhere. 3. Therefore, we will have some job positions, filled through competitive selection. Those who participate will receive wages and subsidies; we can develop detailed policies later. 4. We will have a local area network, just like before, allowing for communication and contact among ourselves. 5. Later, we will do our best to build schools, hospitals, and other essential facilities to ensure children can continue their studies and everyone can receive treatment if they are sick. 6. We will have a system in place to prevent anyone from abusing their power, cheating, or seeking unearned benefits. 7. If anyone disagrees, they can choose not to participate. We will give you your share and you will not participate in any further distribution or enjoy any benefits."
"This is my initial plan. If you agree, stand on the left; if you disagree, stand on the right. If anyone is not here but wants to join us later, you can contact Xiaofang." After Ye Yunyi finished speaking, she gave everyone a choice.
Soon everyone had made their choices, and almost all of them stood on the left.
Ye Yunyi didn't stop there. Instead, she said, "I'll give you one more minute to consider. If you're unwilling, stand on the right. If you choose the left, then I hope that we won't have any troublemakers or do anything that harms the collective interest in the future. Otherwise, we won't let you off easily." When she said this, Ye Yunyi seemed to exude an aura of authority, the aura of a superior.
Everyone remained steadfast in their choice to stand on the right. Some even stated, "Since we have made this choice, we will never regret it, and we will definitely work hard to build and protect our homeland."
Ye Yunyi smiled inwardly. Sure enough, being cultured makes a difference.
Finally, Ye Yunyi assigned Ye's father, Xiao Fang, and Liu Qingguo to be in charge of supplies. She also selected three more people from the crowd to be responsible for cooking and distributing food daily.
Ye Yunjuan and another teacher from the community were also selected as teachers to be responsible for the children's learning in the community.
Choose two security teams: one team will be the original property management team, led by Xiao Deng, and the other team will be led by Zhao Yong.
The rest of the people were responsible for clearing land and farming within the villa area.
Elderly people who are no longer able to do farm work are responsible for sanitation within the villa area.
Mr. Ye and Mr. Zhao provide technical guidance for farming in the community.
On the day the unification of the villa area was achieved, everything proceeded in an orderly manner. Ye Yunyi, Wang Zixiang, and Zhao Yong then refined the management rules for the villa area bit by bit.
We will never repeat the mistakes of the ambulance.
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