Li Ke originally wanted to quietly develop behind the Mo family, but now it seems that the Mo family's ideas are somewhat different from hers. After all, those in power are used to controlling everything.
The content of this meeting seemed conventional, without any flaws or exploitation, but this was just the beginning. The initial probe was successful, and those who had gained control of the discourse would naturally begin to implement the next plan.
Although the election for representatives of the Toujia base has not yet taken place, Li Ke has already roughly guessed who will be selected.
As for raising funds for charity, Li Ke is unwilling. Such fundraising only leads to corruption. If she wants to do charity, she can do it herself without needing others to do it for her.
If there were no third clause, Li Ke wouldn't care which representatives they chose, but now, it's clear that the so-called representatives are simply selecting those with more influence in the first tier.
Li Ke, Song Xian, and Chen Na were all studying the third point in the meeting, which already contained a set of development rules. So far, there seemed to be nothing wrong with it or any loopholes.
The group exchanged glances, all filled with distrust of the meeting. These straightforward people genuinely disliked dealing with these individuals.
Song Xian asked in a low voice, "What should we do? Should we still choose the Mo family? If we do, we'll be in a very passive position."
Li Ke countered, "What do you want?"
Song Xian and Chen Na exchanged a glance before replying to Li Ke, "Anyway, we can tolerate the grievances and losses of our own people, but we can't tolerate the grievances of outsiders. It's too stifling."
Li Ke: "Are you sure you can handle it?"
Song Xian looked into Li Ke's eyes: "If I can't resist and end up colluding with them, will you still want us?"
Li Ke said decisively, "We definitely can't afford it."
Song Xian had a knowing look on his face: "I knew you thought so too. If I had known, we shouldn't have come."
Chen Na disagreed: "How can I not come? If I don't come, someone else can make the decision for me. It's infuriating to be notified without knowing anything about it!"
Li Ke nodded: "You're all right, so let's disagree."
The host spoke again: "After everyone has reviewed the meeting minutes and discussed them, if there are no objections, we can now proceed with the first representative vote."
The noise around the conference table subsided somewhat, but some people were still talking quietly. The moderator waited quietly, and if no one objected within a minute, he would initiate a vote.
Song Xian was also observing the people around him. Many people had hesitation on their faces, but it seemed that no one was willing to be the first to take the lead.
The host, still smiling, glanced at the time and prepared to speak when Song Xian raised his right hand: "Our Qiushan base disagrees."
The room fell silent for a moment. The host looked stunned for a second; the opposition was unexpected.
After all, this was a decision made by so many business owners and bases together, and he hadn't expected there to be such a stubborn individual.
After glancing at Uncle Mo, whose expression remained unchanged, Song Yuquan, sitting at the head of the table, smiled and said, "I thought your base had reached an agreement with the Mo family's Qingyuan base. I didn't expect that you would still have disagreements."
Song Xian looked at Song Yuquan: "We and Qingyuan Base are naturally friendly partners, but even a whole group of people can have conflicts, let alone two parties like us."
Song Yuquan then countered, "I wonder which point of the meeting the Qiushan base is dissatisfied with?"
Song Xian corrected, "We're not dissatisfied, we're just opposed. Also, we disagree with all three points. We moved to the safety zone because we were given absolute autonomy, which is exactly what we valued most. Now, we disagree with the election of a representative body. Only our own people can represent us in our base. We don't accept any so-called representatives who are superior to us."
Regarding the second point, we currently only have the energy to develop our own base, so the supply of materials will prioritize our own needs. As for other things, we will provide assistance as needed when we have the capacity.
As for the last point, since we disagree with the representative election, any subsequent rules are naturally invalid. The land our base has legally and compliantly purchased within the safe zone constitutes our sphere of influence. We will handle matters within our own territory; as for other matters, as long as we are not attacked, we are naturally willing to pursue peaceful development.
Kong Zhiyan, the representative of the Kong family, nodded: "What the Qiushan Base representative said makes sense, but please take a closer look at the meeting content. In fact, our purposes are not conflicting; in essence, they are the same. The decision to elect a few leaders as representatives is also to ensure that everyone's interests are not infringed upon and to speak up for the weak."
Song Xian: "Thank you. We're used to being free and easy. I believe that the only thing that can truly protect us is the strength we hold in our own hands. The weak don't need this kind of voice; they need self-development. In short, our Qiushan base does not agree with the content of this meeting."
Song Yuquan spoke up: "You may disagree, but you need to know the outcome of the meeting. It has always been the minority who obeys the majority. Mr. Mo, what do you think?"
Uncle Mo still wore a kind smile: "Of course, since it's a vote, the minority should obey the majority."
Song Xian glanced at Li Ke, who tapped his finger lightly, signaling Song Xian to continue.
Upon receiving the response, Song Xian spoke again: "Our Qiushan Base will not agree to any voting results. We insist that we retain the highest authority and will only abide by the autonomous rules promulgated when we first entered the safe zone. Any other private forces or private rules will not be recognized, approved, or enforced by our base."
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