Chapter 43: The Only Living Creature Walking

Zhang Qiqi was a shrewd person—how could she not understand the meaning behind Liu Dahong’s words?

“That’s right! Manager Liu, you really have a clear mind and the makings of someone who gets things done. From what I heard from Qiming, the official supplies will last at most three days. With this kind of heat, the fact that they managed to deliver even once is already a blessing for the people! After this… well, just wait and see.

Once supplies run short, this temporary underground shelter at Qianshui Bay will be thrown into chaos! By then, you—the property management and homeowners’ committee who are liaising with the authorities—will naturally become everyone’s target. They might even suspect you of embezzling the supplies—it’s not impossible!”

Everyone was stunned by her words.

Zhang Qiming had been worried at first as he listened to Zhang Qiqi.

But her last sentence made his long-suppressed desire for power and control flare up instantly:

“So, with fewer people, we’ll have more supplies left for ourselves. As for whether we distribute those supplies to the residents—that’s up to us. As long as we control the supplies, we control the resources, and that means we have the power to speak! After that, won’t all of Qianshui Bay be under our control? Don’t you think so, Brother Liu?”

Listening to him, Zhang Qiqi sneered inwardly: This guy really is a fence-sitter—so much for principles!

Who wouldn’t be happy to go from serving the residents to ruling over them, and even having supplies to build something for themselves?

A few of the property management supervisors were clearly tempted, rubbing their hands and looking expectantly at Liu Dahong.

Liu Dahong held an unlit cigarette between his fingers, brought it to his lips, and took a deep drag.

He frowned and thought for a few seconds before lifting his eyes to sweep a cold glance over everyone, then said in a low voice:

“We can do this. But I have two reminders: