You were supposed to hoard supplies, why the heck did you hoard zombies!

Cheng Ju maintained his characteristic smile, appearing very approachable.

"Wang Yang, my student."

"There's nothing that can be done about it."

"You've seen it too, that kid is extraordinary."

"To split the contents of two bags without even blinking an eye, what does that tell you?"

The hefty Manager Zhang immediately followed up, saying, "It means that kid's got plenty of supplies! If we can get on his good side, will we still have to worry about food in the future?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than someone echoed, "Exactly, Manager Zhang is right."

"And didn't that kid say why he came to the school?"

"To find someone to repair the fence!"

"This kid surely wants to create an absolutely safe haven!"

"We should seize this chance to build a good relationship with him, then live without scarcity and comfortably await the government's rescue, right?"

These people, one remark after another, quickly lit up with smiles, already beginning to fantasize about a pleasant life by currying favor with Zhang Ye.

Zhang Ye's strength was clear for everyone to see.

Who else in the world could control zombies?

Even just for that alone, it was worth paying a price to please him.

All old hands at this, they certainly weren't lacking in savvy, were they?

(What, you say no?

Then how did you get into the leadership group?

Your political consciousness clearly isn't very high, comrade!)

Since they wanted to ingratiate themselves with Zhang Ye, they naturally turned their attention to the beautiful and young Ai Bing.

Anyone who wasn't blind could see that the young man was interested in Teacher Ai.

Cheng Ju even felt a painful reluctance.

He hadn't yet made his move, and now he had to give her up to someone else?

Truth be told, he was rather reluctant.

But for the sake of future benefits, when it was time to let go, he had to be willing to do so. To gain, one must first be willing to give!

With this decision made, the leaders quickly reached a consensus and preemptively won over those male students who had long harbored dissatisfaction.

The terms they offered were simple.

Once the disaster ended, they could stay and work at the school.

Manager Zhang was wealthy and generous.

With a wave of his hand, each person was promised a house.

Of course, that was provided the disaster ended.

Although the students were skeptical, they still stiffened their spines and agreed.

They decided to take a gamble.

What if the government's rescue team arrived tomorrow?

Perhaps in a few months, everything would return to normal?

After all, Shen Zhou had an army of a million even just on regular duty.

A few mere zombies, could they not be dealt with?

If everything went back to normal, they would solve their employment and housing issues at once and never have to struggle again!

And all they had to do was keep watch.

That was all.

"Wang Yang."

"Even if you don't think of everyone else, you should think of yourself."

"This situation will eventually end."

"When it does, you'll still need to look for a job, buy a house."

"Besides, what status does Teacher Ai have? And what's yours?"

A flash of disdain crossed Cheng Ju's eyes.

"Just a poor kid."

"Is it any use following Teacher Ai around like a dog?"

"Has she ever given you a proper look?" Continue your saga on empire

"It's better for young people to be pragmatic, not to aim too high."

He stopped speaking at that point.

The leaders all wore cold smirks as they eyed the student who had always obeyed Ai Bing.

The anger on Wang Yang's face began to fade gradually.

In its place was a tangle of conflict.

And shame.

"But, but Teacher Ai couldn't possibly, wouldn't possibly just let you..."

He wanted to struggle a bit more.

But Cheng Ju mercilessly shattered his hopes.

"Don't worry."

"As long as you agree to stay out of this."

"We, the leaders, will naturally take care of Teacher Ai."

Seeing that Wang Yang was about to capitulate, the other leaders immediately chimed in:n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Yeah, Teacher Ai is also young!"

"Just need to work on her mindset a bit."

"Ai has always been very conscious of the collective."

Wang Yang looked at the confidence in their discussion, and his last bit of resistance completely collapsed.

Ai Bing, who was in conversation with Zhang Ye and the others, was soon called out.

"What?"

"How can you do this?"

Ai Bing's face turned pale, and her usually enchanting eyes were filled with disbelief.

To be made to approach Zhang Ye on her own, in exchange for supplies?

What did they think she was?

An item to be used and then discarded, or even used to trade for favors with someone else?

Cheng Ju and the others seemed to have anticipated her reaction and quickly began to take turns persuading her.

"Teacher Ai, this is for the good of everyone."

"Don't take your personal interests too seriously, think more about the interests of the collective."

"That's right, Old Huang is right!"

"You need to be aware of the bigger picture!"

They had already pinpointed this woman's weakness.

Seemingly aloof, but actually kind-hearted.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been rescuing people with Wang Yang and the others and prioritizing giving the resources to others after bringing them back.

Sure enough, an agitated Ai Bing quickly fell silent.

She looked at Wang Yang.

This student, who was usually obedient, couldn't bring himself to look at her now, much like the other students who had already sided with Cheng Ju.

The way they looked at her no longer held the respect they had before.

Only pity remained.

And covetousness.

Cheng Ju and several of the leaders spoke and then moved closer to her.

Their tone of voice grew stranger, and they even reached out to touch her.

"Ai, since that young fellow will be getting a deal later, how about you keep me company first?"

"No point in letting outsiders benefit, right?"

"Yes, yes."

Seeing that they were about to trap her in the middle, Ai Bing suddenly gave them a cold look and, with a swift movement, slapped away the hand that pretended to be friendly.

Then she turned and walked outside.

"I agree."

Her voice was cold, devoid of any emotion.

Just like usual.

Seeing this, everyone hurried after her, afraid that she would tell on them to Zhang Ye later.

They still had to be cautious.

"Follow me?"

"Have you really thought it through?"

Zhang Ye looked at the cold-faced Ai Bing in front of him and couldn't help feeling a bit excited.

But that excitement quickly faded.

The system didn't give a prompt.

No prompt meant no joining the employee roster.

Not on the employee roster meant that this woman wasn't sincerely planning to follow him.

But the expression on her face didn't seem like a joke.

What was it then?

As Zhang Ye pondered over this, Ai Bing's emotionless voice rose again:

"But I have a condition."

"You need to take everyone here with you."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Ju and the others all smiled.

Little Ai really has a good sense of consciousness!

"Take them all away?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ye immediately understood something and turned his attention to the people behind Ai Bing.

Cheng Ju looked at him with an ingratiating smile.

Was this guy up to something?

He glanced at the cold and even numb Ai Bing again and suddenly got an idea.

He needed people at the moment, and taking a few more back wasn't a problem.

You never know, one of them might be an expert in some field.

But if they were good-for-nothings—

Like Cheng Ju, who looked like bad news at a glance, bringing him back would probably have only one use.

Moving bricks.