Ice Apocalypse (Season 1)

Chapter 126: No Help Available

Chen Lingyu continued, "I can help you manage the community with a scientific management approach. If this model works well, it can even be expanded to other places." "Now, it's the apocalypse, and all the systems in the world are in chaos. Even establishing a kingdom is not a problem!" "You can be the king, and I'll assist you. How about that?" Zhang Yi just smiled. After all, he graduated from Tianhai Industrial University, with five years of social experience. He wasn't easily swayed by a woman involved in pyramid schemes.

"Not interested." Zhang Yi coldly dropped these three words, showing no intention of continuing the discussion. "But..." Chen Lingyu anxiously wanted to continue persuading, only to see Zhang Yi wave his hand at her. "No need to say more. We're not familiar, and I don't want to hear your rhetoric." Zhang Yi's firm gaze made Chen Lingyu's face darken, as if she had lost strength, taking two steps back. After the brutal battle last night, she seemed to have developed fear as well. Rather than seeking cooperation with Zhang Yi, it seemed more like she was seeking his protection.

"But who are you?" She wasn't attractive, a bit older, and had no remaining value. Zhang Yi had no reason to protect her. With a desolate tone, Chen Lingyu said, "If this continues, we might die one day." Zhang Yi glanced at her and emphasized, "Remove the 'we' from that sentence." You might die, but I, Zhang Yi, won't! Chen Lingyu shook her head helplessly. Zhang Yi looked at this woman who barely counted as a strong woman and curiously asked, "Being a woman alone in the apocalypse is difficult. How about you, no husband?" Chen Lingyu smiled bitterly and shook her head, "Long divorced." "Oh, a lonely individual!" Chen Lingyu shook her head, "Not really. I have a daughter. She started studying in the United States when she was ten, attending a prestigious school." When talking about her daughter, Chen Lingyu's eyes visibly lit up. "I don't need to rely on a man. After the divorce, I raised my child by myself. I started from washing dishes for others, became an apprentice in a beauty salon, and step by step, I reached today, becoming the CEO of a company about to go public!" "I'm no worse than any man! Zhang Yi, if you don't cooperate with me because of this, it will be your loss!" Chen Lingyu made a last effort. Zhang Yi rubbed his nose and slowly said, "Usually, only the head of a group-type company can be called a CEO. Someone like you, the boss of a small company, can only be called a general manager." Embarrassment appeared on Chen Lingyu's face. "That... it's not like that. No one said that only the boss of a group can be a CEO!" Zhang Yi was somewhat speechless. It seemed Chen Lingyu's educational level didn't exceed junior high school. The term "CEO" only had to do with the position, and there was no strict rule that only group bosses could hold it.

"That's okay. You can continue with your work." Zhang Yi bypassed Chen Lingyu, not wanting to continue arguing with this woman involved in a pyramid scheme. However, as his gaze wandered, he saw a surprising scene.

Building 18, the Harmonious Home managed by Li Jian, presented a completely different scene from other units. Li Jian, wrapped in a thick black down jacket, was diligently leading the team to shovel snow. He was short and inconspicuous from a distance, but for some reason, Zhang Yi felt a tenacity about him.

In front of Building 18, everyone worked in an orderly and coordinated manner. Each person worked for ten minutes before taking a break, and then a new person took over, forming a relay.

Zhang Yi was deeply moved.

This kind of scene was something he didn't dare to imagine in the apocalypse.

Unable to resist, Zhang Yi walked over and stood not far from Li Jian, quietly watching them work.

Soon, Li Jian noticed Zhang Yi. He raised his head, and the dark circles around his eyes were very prominent, indicating that he had also lost weight.

"Zhang Yi? Why are you here?"

Zhang Yi didn't answer his question, just looking at the people of Building 18.

Although they looked tired, there was a glimmer of light in their eyes. Unlike people from other units who were completely numb, walking like living corpses.

Zhang Yi felt gratified and a bit curious. He asked Li Jian, "How did you do it?"

Li Jian asked, "What did I do?"

Zhang Yi said, "In other units, due to the issue of food distribution, the fighting has been fierce. But in your unit, there hasn't been such a situation."

"I'm curious, did you hide the information by any method?"

Li Jian's face showed a proud expression.

Although he was short, he still tried to puff up his chest and said to Zhang Yi, "I didn't hide any information! From the beginning, I told everyone in our building about the results of the negotiations."

This result surprised Zhang Yi. He was astonished; Li Jian dared to do this. Wasn't he afraid of internal turmoil in the unit?

"So, even though there's only enough food for ten people, which is impossible for everyone to survive, why didn't they revolt?"

Li Jian seemed to have guessed that Zhang Yi would have this question.

He said calmly, "Everyone in our building doesn't want to turn into beasts. So, if there are ten portions of food, we share them equally. If there's only one portion, we also share it equally."

Zhang Yi sneered, crossed his arms, and mocked, "But with this result, the outcome will be that all of you will die! No one will survive."

"You think you're clever, but you've made the most foolish choice!"

Li Jian fell into silence instantly, not knowing how to answer Zhang Yi's question. Because he understood himself that what Zhang Yi said was correct.

Human nature and beast nature; obviously, the latter is more suitable for survival in a harsh environment.

Zhang Yi shook his head, not intending to dwell on the issues here. The reason he came was purely out of curiosity. But he wasn't interested in the life and death of these people.

When Li Jian saw that Zhang Yi was about to leave, he quickly shouted, "Zhang Yi, wait! Can you help us a bit?"

"Sorry, it's not possible."

Zhang Yi's answer was very straightforward, with no room for negotiation. He looked down at the middle-aged man not far in front of him, indifferent, and said, "With your abilities, you can easily attract a group of people with the most hope of survival, share the benefits, and then ensure that you can live well in the apocalypse."

"But you hesitate and want everything. However, you don't have the ability to protect everyone. What you're doing is equivalent to committing a crime!"

"The path you chose is your own. Walk it yourself!"