Miscellaneous fish noodles, fermented black bean peanuts, stir-fried luncheon meat, fruit platter, white rice.

Although not very sumptuous, in the eyes of the long-hungry employees, this is practically a “full course meal.”

Without a doubt, Tang Xiaoquan’s goal was achieved, and the presentation of the dishes undoubtedly pushed everyone’s emotions to the peak.

Looking at the eager eyes of the audience below, Lin Junfu rarely showed a knowing smile.

It’s important to know that for this factory and these people, he has given so much, and he has endured so much. Now seeing them smile, seeing their lifeless eyes regain brightness, the joy is truly something others can hardly comprehend.

Of course, Lin Junfu also understands these changes are only temporary, so he must continue to complete the necessary tasks.

Because as the young man said, only by completely resolving the food supply issue can the employees’ “belief in life” be truly rekindled.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Junfu adjusted his mindset and then pressed both hands downward, signaling for the restless crowd to settle down a bit. Once the noise gradually subdued, he slowly spoke:

“I know you’re eager to enjoy a hearty meal, but before that, I have to tell you that these meals and dishes were all brought to us by these new members beside you.”

“Surely, you all know, they went to the village this morning, where they encountered a siege by zombies. Yet, they returned alive with their ingenuity and their fearless attitude towards life! More than that, they brought back the food and medicine we need! Shouldn’t we thank them for everything they’ve done for the factory?”

“Clap, clap, clap!” This time, before Lin Junfu could make a move, the employees below raised their hands and applauded.

Instantly, the atmosphere of the hall reached its peak!

This is exactly the effect they wanted, Tang Xiaoquan’s eyes couldn’t help but light up. It was evident that the employees’ applause was a heartfelt expression of gratitude.

And Lin Junfu’s brief speech also quietly conveyed two established messages.

One, food and medicine have been collected.

Two, zombies are terrifying, but certainly not unbeatable.

Exchanging a glance with Zhao Yunhai on stage, both felt the timing was ripe, and it was time to lay all cards on the table with everyone.

“Everyone, please quiet down! We have one last item! Listen until I finish it!”

Due to the excessive excitement of the crowd, Lin Junfu had to raise his voice to urge them to settle down.

“Here’s the thing, I have discussed with the new friends, and to completely resolve the factory’s food problem, we plan to conduct a rice harvesting operation in the field tomorrow! And to ensure the efficiency of the harvest, we need everyone here to participate!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall was once again in an uproar. The employees were evidently reluctant to take such risks, so they voiced doubts, and some even openly objected.

Lin Junfu had anticipated this, but he stood silently on the podium without any hurry, maintaining a warm smile on his face throughout.

After a brief pause, perhaps realizing there was no point in “preaching to the choir,” the voices of protest gradually subsided, allowing Lin Junfu to continue: “I know you have concerns about the operation itself, and I can responsibly tell you that we have done detailed planning. Of course, planning is ultimately just planning; it cannot guarantee absolute safety, so before we proceed, let Hu Xiaodong, one of the new friends, explain some basic measures to deal with zombies!”

As expected, there were many rolling eyes from the audience as Hu Xiaodong stepped onto the stage amidst a host of cold stares.

To be honest, he held no prejudice against these women. On the contrary, he felt some sympathy for their plight.

But looking at the situation at hand, looking at their habitual attitude of shirking responsibilities and almost waiting for death, Hu Xiaodong was indeed a bit enraged.

“Work and gain!!” Directly addressing the issue, Hu Xiaodong began his speech with an unusually serious tone: “First, before explaining to you all, I hope you understand one word: Team!”

Sweeping his gaze across the employees, Hu Xiaodong exuded authority: “What is a team! You, me, everyone, we are now under the same roof, striving for the same goal! We are a team! So when we talk about a team, we must talk about team spirit!”

Pausing briefly, Hu Xiaodong intentionally left some time for the employees to reflect on their own, and after a few seconds, continued: “Team spirit, simply put, is what I just mentioned as ‘work and gain.’ To put it simply, you, me, and him, as individuals within the team, need to contribute labor accordingly while the team provides you with necessary shelter and essentials.”

“Take this harvest operation as an example; why are we harvesting grain? Isn’t it for every member of the team seated here? Of course, participation in the operation itself is not mandatory; it is entirely voluntary. So if anyone is afraid and unwilling to go, it’s okay! You can choose not to go! But…”

His words halted, and Hu Xiaodong’s eyes suddenly shot out two sharp glints before sternly stating: “But those who choose not to go also have no right to enjoy the fruits of the team’s efforts!”

The hall was silent. Undoubtedly, the man’s words were like a heavy hammer, striking deeply within every employee’s heart.

Not going! It means no food! This concept was unprecedented among the employees, who had always thought of receiving and using resources freely as their established right. But now, with the man’s words, everything was overturned.

Hu Xiaodong maintained a stern expression, uninterested in how the crowd might view him after saying these words.

Because as long as tomorrow’s operation is successful, all resentment and doubts will be rendered meaningless.

On the contrary, if tomorrow’s operation fails, then… other people’s opinions have no significance at all.

“Well, let me now explain the relevant precautions when dealing with zombies!”

Since all the content was thoroughly discussed in advance, Hu Xiaodong’s explanation proceeded smoothly.

Of course, the ultimate goal in saying these things is not to urge the employees to fight zombies recklessly, but rather to hope they learn how to protect themselves during unavoidable incidents.

“That’s basically the situation. Lastly, I’ll emphasize once again; we will do our utmost to ensure protective measures, but life is unpredictable, and no one knows what might happen during the actual process. So please remain vigilant, and if you encounter a sudden zombie attack or other danger, don’t panic, stay calm, and try to avoid direct contact with them! OK, that’s it, I’m done!”

PS: It’s New Year! Is there any wealthy friend’s tossing a reward for Guozi, throwing a red one, hehe

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep