"Old K"
"Old K?" Xu Liang looked at her in shock.
Xu Anran nodded: "That's right, it's Old K."
"Wait, how do you know Old K? What's going on?"
Xu Anran calmed him down and said, "Actually, I knew Old K before I met you. I've always kept in touch with him and I work for him."
Seeing Xu Liang's bewildered expression, she continued, "Later, he established a passenger mutual aid association, and I was a core member of it. Now he plans to organize a mutual aid association within our group to deal with these bad apples. It's not just out of pure kindness or a misplaced sense of compassion. He wants to do good deeds while using this opportunity to train our mutual aid association and select some core members to prepare for forming a union in the higher world."
"So, Boss K wants to organize this operation to select core members and form a guild?" Xu Liang asked.
Xu Anran nodded in affirmation, and Xu Liang's eyes lit up as he continued, "Hey girl, no, sister, you're already a core member? Do you think I have a chance of being selected?"
Looking at Xu Liang's hopeful face, she said, "Hmm... there should be hope, otherwise I wouldn't be telling you all this. How do you feel? Are you willing to participate in this operation?"
"Of course, sis, I'll definitely cooperate fully. From now on, you'll be my sister An, and I'll listen to whatever you say." Xu Liang smiled obsequiously.
Xu Anran felt too embarrassed to look: "Why don't you just call me 'little sister' or by my name? Calling me 'older sister' feels awkward."
Xu Liang disagreed, saying, "How can that be? Calling you Sister An is a respectful title, a sign of admiration for your status in the martial arts world. Hehe, from now on, you'll be my Sister An."
Seeing Xu Liang like this, Xu Anran was speechless and decided to let him be.
After their conversation, the two returned to Uncle Li's place to assess the situation. The group had already broken into the residential area and seemed unlikely to leave anytime soon; they would probably stay there for a while. Xu Anran suggested that Xu Liang return to the villa first, while she and Uncle Li would stay and observe, then report back to Old K and await further instructions.
Xu Liang was somewhat displeased: "Why are you letting me leave?"
Xu Anran said, "Uncle Li and I are both core members. We can stay to discuss things and report to our superiors. Besides, Xiaofeng is the only child in the villa right now, which isn't safe. We're still missing a train ticket. Keep an eye out for tickets on your way back and send us a message when you get to the villa."
"Okay. But, didn't we just meet Uncle Li? How did he become a core member?" Xu Liang was still a little confused.
"Uncle Li is quite capable and is a high-class passenger with experience. When Old K found out, he made an exception and promoted him to a core member. If you perform well, you might have a chance in the future."
"no problem."
After Xu Liang left, Xu Anran discussed with Uncle Li: "What do you think we should do?"
"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."
"Therefore, we should first gather passengers in the city in the group, so that those who are willing to participate in this operation can collect intelligence and then devise a strategy."
Uncle Li revealed an expression that suggested the boy was teachable.
The two discussed the plan for organizing the operation in detail. Xu Anran then posted an announcement in the group chat under the name of Lao K.
[Dear members of the Passengers' Mutual Aid Association, this is Old K. I have something to inform you about the train: the trains are divided into primary and advanced classes, and we are currently on a primary train. After seven rides, we will be transferred to an advanced train. Once on the advanced train, we will form teams in the form of a guild and act together.]
Our Passengers' Mutual Aid Association will operate on the high-class trains in the form of a union. Once on the high-class trains, more dangerous situations will arise. To hone our abilities, we are now issuing a mission.
As you all probably know, a group of scumbags has recently appeared in Beicheng, committing arson, murder, robbery, and all sorts of atrocities. Our mission this time is to eliminate them. If you are in or near Beicheng and are interested in participating, you can sign up in the group chat, and tasks will be assigned. This operation is entirely voluntary, and our mutual aid group will select core members based on everyone's performance.
Of course, some passengers who wanted to participate but didn't have the opportunity, or those who weren't nearby, are also welcome to participate next time.
The group members reacted strongly to the notification.
Someone asked: "What if we encounter danger?"
Xu Anran replied: "We prioritize our own safety. If we encounter danger, we will ask for help and someone will come to our rescue. However, we cannot guarantee that there will be no danger at all. If you are afraid, you can choose not to participate."
Someone else said: "What's there to be afraid of? Where isn't it dangerous? Even if it's safe now, who can guarantee what will happen in the future?"
[Exactly, let's give it our all now, because the world will be even more dangerous in the future. It's better to train and organize ourselves now.]
"You're making it sound so nice, but what if something goes wrong?"
[It was originally said to be for exchanging information and helping each other, but now it's just for people to do work for him.]
...
Seeing the comments in the group, some expressed support, some said they needed to consider it or were afraid, and some reacted strongly, accusing her of taking advantage of everyone. So Xu Anran posted again: "Everyone, please rest assured, you can leave this group at any time if you don't want to join. This operation is also based on voluntary participation. Becoming a core member isn't easy; the evaluation is very strict."
As for exploiting everyone, it's not about taking advantage of anyone; it's purely about mutual help. Whether you participate in the activities or not, this mutual aid group will continue to exist, and you can continue to exchange information in the group. However, those who become core members, in addition to exchanging information, will directly join the mutual aid group's guild when they reach the higher-level train, leading to even closer relationships.
Upon seeing her message, the number of people vehemently opposing her noticeably decreased.
I think it's feasible. We can participate if we want, or not if we don't. What's there to say?
[Yeah, be quick about it. I'll say it first: I'm participating, I'm in Beicheng right now.]
...
After sending the message, Xu Anran looked at Uncle Li and asked, "How is it? Do you think this is okay?"
"Very good, you did a great job. Have confidence in yourself." Hearing Uncle Li's words of approval, her initially uneasy heart calmed down. It would take a while to see the discussion in the group chat, and it was getting dark. Those people had entered the residential area and probably wouldn't leave for a day or two, so she and Uncle Li went back to the villa area together.
Back at the villa, Uncle Li and Xu Anran saw Xu Liang and Xiao Feng leaning against the sofa by the fireplace, engrossed in scrolling through their phones while warming themselves by the fire, occasionally engaging in a discussion.
Uncle Li walked over and asked, "What are you looking at?"
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