The sound transmitted.
Listening, it seemed gentle, yet could transmit to every survivor's ear.
The bald burly man was somewhat upset. Which idiot is talking at this time? Doesn't he know he's busy with something very important? Namely, watching this group of survivors, for a bite to eat, throw benevolence and morality to the back of their minds, continuously kidnapping the opponent, wanting to drag the goddess who once stood on high, fiercely down from the divine altar.
Swish!
Swish!
Survivors on the deck simultaneously looked towards the opponent.
Two strange survivors.
Co Hang, wearing equipment, stood beside Lam Pham. Didn't expect such a huge cruise ship existed, and on the cruise ship were so many survivors. This he didn't know before. Gaze fell on that survivor's face: some haggard, some crazed, some gloomy and deathly like soulless corpses.
"Who are you two?" The burly man operating the boarding ladder was very dissatisfied, reached out wanting to push Lam Pham.
Co Hang directly stepped forward, grabbed the opponent's wrist, one shoulder throw, fiercely smashed him onto the ground, said angrily, "If you have something to say, say it! Don't get physical!"
Don't just look at the burly man seeming very strong. But for Co Hang, this kind of small character, could casually subdue.
The burly man operating the boarding ladder screamed tragically, "Hitting people! Hitting people!"
Surrounding survivors quietly watched.
Their eyes extremely plain. Everyone had an attitude of it's none of my business.
"Bro Hang, we came to communicate. Pay a little attention like this."
Seeing the opponent fiercely thrown to the ground by Bro Hang, Lam Pham's eyebrows twitched slightly. Back hitting the ground should be very painful.
Co Hang nodded, understood, understood.
The bald burly man managing this floor was already extremely dissatisfied. Busy with things, yet someone came to cause trouble. Could it be these two guys are blind? Don't know the situation here?
A shelter capable of gathering so many survivors, is that something you two can casually provoke?
Must quickly resolve the immediate trouble. If disturbed Boss Ha, afraid would think himself incapable of handling matters, retract the power in his hand, become an ordinary survivor here. Such a situation also not something he could accept. (Hạ gia -> Boss Ha, referring to Ha Khanh)
"Move aside! Move aside!"
The burly man pushed aside the survivors blocking the way, face revealing fierceness, looking at the two inexplicably appearing survivors, "Do you know where this is? Is this a place for you to act presumptuously?"
He looked at Lam Pham, carrying what seemed like a toy sword, face with a smile, giving people the feeling of that kind of good-natured person anyone can bully.
As for this one standing beside, the feeling he gave wasn't so simple. Resolute expression, wearing some kind of machinery, also a saber in hand.
Doesn't look like an easy-to-mess-with fellow.
"Are you the person in charge here?" Lam Pham looked at the opponent, asked.
"Lao Tzu is this floor's manager, Vu Tuong! What exactly is the situation with you two? If you want to stay on Lucky Star, then be honest for me! If you want to cause trouble on Lucky Star, I advise you not to seek misfortune yourself! This is not a place where you can act presumptuously!" Vu Tuong, face full of ferocity, roared angrily. (Vũ Tường -> Vu Tuong)
Rules are rules.
If speaking nicely, who among this group of survivors would submit to management? Must make them scared, fearful, only then can suppress.
Lam Pham said, "I want to find Lucky Star's manager. Trouble you to inform him?"
He spoke politely. Lucky Star is a shelter, already gathered many survivors. This group of survivors a mixed bag. Everyone's purpose is to survive. Some build their hope of survival on others' suffering, while some want to live yet unwilling to harm others.
Vu Tuong's face was unsightly. Felt this fellow before him seemed not to have taken his words to heart, or rather... until now still hasn't put Lucky Star's rules in his eyes.
At this time.
A group of people violently pushed aside the survivors blocking the road.
"Bro Tuong! What's wrong?"
"Bro Tuong! We're here!"
This group of appearing survivors, faces full of angry expressions, fierce appearance. Some robust, some thin and weak, but entire body exuded a kind of recklessness.
Don't just look at them like this. When first arriving at Lucky Star, that was each one scared out of their wits by the apocalypse. Letting them go out to find supplies fundamentally impossible, all feared facing zombies, could only beg others for alms on the deck.
Later valued by Vu Tuong, gained some power, could enjoy food for free. Then each one became arrogant, completely forgot past humble appearance. Encountering those not submitting to management, not abiding by rules, survivors were all fiercely taught a lesson by them once.
Survivors pushed to the ground, angry yet dared not speak, shrank their heads, hid aside.
In their view, those two trouble-making survivors were doomed.
Before, some survivors came to Lucky Star causing trouble, didn't dare go out to find supplies, clamored, Now is already the apocalypse! On what basis they have meat and fish, while we have to risk going out to find supplies?! Must achieve fair and just, ordinary supplies!
Result imaginable.
That trouble-making survivor never appeared again.
Vu Tuong pointed at Lam Pham, ordered his subordinates, "Get these two thrown out for me! Damn it! Don't even look where this is, yet dare to cause trouble here! Simply asking for death!"
Hearing Vu Tuong.
Appearing survivors, eight in total, all fiercely stared at Lam Pham and Co Hang.
Facing this situation, Lam Pham thought of persuading a few sentences. But Co Hang beside him handed the straight saber before him, "Little Pham, leave these people to me. Current situation, wanting to communicate well, have to let them know some formidability."
"Okay."
Lam Pham took the straight saber. Towards Bro Hang's ability, he was extremely confident. As for so-called formidability, if not mistaken, should be as he thought.
Co Hang took a deep breath, stepped forward, moved his hands, "Come! Let's talk after fighting!"
The eight members looked at each other, comical. Eight of them against one. If still couldn't win, might as well bang head and die.
Surrounding survivors watched the play.
This guy is done for.
Among the crowd, Ha Nha was very puzzled. She remembered that sword-carrying young man, the one who spoke up for her before.
Didn't expect to appear again.
"Get him for me!" Vu Tuong roared angrily.
Eight members rushed towards Co Hang.
For Co Hang, if it were past situations, even if he served in the army for nine years, physical fitness very strong, but under the siege of eight men, definitely would suffer.
But now this powered exoskeleton equipment on his body could block much damage for him, should be no problem.
Leading the charge was a burly man, alternating fists. Yet was kicked in the abdomen by Co Hang, sent flying out, clutching abdomen, face pained, dry heaving.
And just this one kick's gap, other seven members' fists landed on Co Hang's body. So-called two fists hard to fight four hands. But luckily this exoskeleton equipment on his body blocked this group's offensive.
"Ah..."
"Ah..."
Tragic screams.
Some clutched arms, some held arms crossed.
Ultimately still ordinary people.
Vu Tuong looked at the situation before him in surprise, rubbed his eyes, as if seeing a ghost. Damn it! Didn't they kneel too quickly?
Co Hang had held back.
Didn't strike ruthlessly at this group of survivors. He knew Lam Pham still wanted to discuss matters. If really struck ruthlessly, afraid not very good for conversation.
"Bro Hang, formidable!" Lam Pham exclaimed in surprised admiration.
Co Hang sighed. Inwardly also thought, Little Pham, no need to praise me like this. Whether formidable or not, can I still not know in my heart? This formidability of his was just being a bit formidable towards ordinary people. If this were facing zombies, that wouldn't even count as a hair.
"You dare injure people here?! Men! Everyone get him! Each person one bag of instant noodles!" Vu Tuong roared. How could he think he would actually encounter a tough nut?
With the benefits he offered.
Surrounding onlookers, survivors' eyes lit up. Each one eager to try, slowly approaching forward. Survivors staying on Lucky Star, many men feared outside zombies, didn't dare go out, just wanted to endure here.
Outside all supplies, but also all zombies.
Fearless of death can go; those afraid of death all hide here.
Co Hang saw the survivors on deck slowly closing in on their side, expression couldn't help but become grave.
Lam Pham said softly, "Bro Hang, you still better come behind me."
He knew Co Hang was formidable. But facing so many survivors, definitely wouldn't do.
Vu Tuong smiled, expression very crazed. Controlling some food is good; can casually take out food to tempt this group of survivors.
Provocatively looked at them, See? This is the end of arrogant recklessness! Even if you can beat down those few, so what? Survivors here, so many you'll be scared!
This group of survivors, closing in on Lam Pham and his group, expressions slightly crazed. Pursuit of food already reached extreme.
Lam Pham ignored them.
But looked around, as if searching for something.
He saw on the deck still some survivors, squatting in corners, heads raised, revealing despairing expressions, watching the scene unfolding before them.
"Stop!"
Just then, a deep voice came.
Vu Tuong looked behind. Seeing those figures, hurriedly shouted towards that group of survivors, "All of you back off for me! Retreat!"
Then, he hurried before the opponent, obsequiously said, "Boss Ha! Two reckless fellows came, beat our people, want to ruin the rules you set!"
Vu Tuong, being able to have everything now, all given by Boss Ha. If one morning returned to before liberation, that truly would be worse than death. Therefore, in such an apocalypse, he was very willing to be a dog in Boss Ha's hands.
Ha Khanh wore clean, neat western suit, followed by a group of physically large bodyguards. (Hạ Khánh -> Ha Khanh)
Now already the apocalypse, but this group of bodyguards still robust. Enough to prove, how well that group ate, from beginning to end maintaining physical fitness. This group of survivors waiting on deck, no way to compare with them.
Ha Khanh ignored Vu Tuong. And Vu Tuong, still wanting to get close to Boss Ha, was pushed away by a bodyguard with one hand.
Co Hang observed the appearing middle-aged man. Had a certain temperament, unlike a commoner. Looked at surrounding people's respect towards him; should be Lucky Star's person in charge.
This cruise ship base belonged to the opponent.
Co Hang stood behind Lam Pham. He came out accompanying Lam Pham; this matter's main exchange still Little Pham. And he just came out to take a look.
Ha Khanh observed Lam Pham and Co Hang, finally gaze focused on Lam Pham. Could see, this sword-carrying, smiling young man was the one with the right to speak.
He used Lucky Star as a base, established a shelter to take in survivors precisely for future development. Simple rules could make Lucky Star develop better.
What he needed was stability.
Moreover, never raised useless people. This group not thinking of going out to find supplies, then let them wait for death. If can find supplies, bring benefits to shelter development, then can have corresponding preferential life.
He saw very clearly. Under the apocalypse, for the living, what's most important?
That must be being able to fill the stomach, also having a stable sleep, not needing to worry and be scared at night.
Filling stomach on Lucky Star requires own effort. And a safe place to sleep, Lucky Star can provide.
He prohibited use of force on Lucky Star, precisely not wanting trouble over women. At the same time, under desperate, helpless situations, women can use their bodies to support themselves. And men wanting to touch women must have supplies. Wanting supplies means having to go out searching.
He knew this apocalypse would last for an extremely long time. So, imperceptibly, this operation model would deeply root in every survivor's heart. Until later, all accustomed to finding supplies, returning to shelter to enjoy life.
"Who are you? Why come to Lucky Star to cause trouble? If you don't like Lucky Star's rules, can all leave. Our Lucky Star's rules never stop those wanting to leave or wanting to come in survivors."
Ha Khanh spoke.
Lam Pham smiled, "Hello. My name is Lam Pham, Duong Quang Apartments' security guard. This is our community resident, Co Hang. I came here to discuss something with you. My part-time job is in housing brokerage, so I want to ask the survivors here, is anyone relatively interested in renting a room over there?"
Ha Khanh, assessing Co Hang, sensed the things Co Hang wore looked very familiar, like military powered exoskeleton equipment. Didn't expect actually could get these things.
However, hearing Lam Pham's words.
Ha Khanh's facial expression clearly changed, as if many question marks appeared above his head.
Security guard?
Brokerage?
Rent a room?
Ha Khanh frowned.
That group of survivors following behind Ha Khanh similarly laughed, looking towards Lam Pham as if looking at an idiot.
Co Hang was very helpless. He was already accustomed to feeling Little Pham's words, but for other people, these words, one listen and knew very strange.
Ha Khanh pondered. Thought of opponent just now mentioning Duong Quang Apartments. Instantly reacted. They also have a shelter. Clearly sees Lucky Star survivors numerous enough, wanting to get some survivors from here?
"You want to rely on me for some people?" Ha Khanh asked.
Lam Pham said, "Not want. I want to solicit their opinions, see if they are interested. If not interested, I won't force."
Hearing these things.
Ha Khanh couldn't help but laugh. Still encountered this kind of situation. Strange people in the apocalypse truly plentiful. Regarding this, he was nonchalant. Lucky Star had advantages other protection points didn't.
That is safety.
Floating on water, isolating zombies. Even if zombies float in water, also can't climb up.
Also rules and system, forming a unique small base semi-model.
"Good. You can ask and see. Is anyone here willing to go with you?" Ha Khanh was very casual. Survivors who can gain a firm foothold on Lucky Star won't leave. And those without a firm foothold yet again fear death.
"Thank you." Lam Pham thanked, then looked at the dense crowd of survivors on deck, "Hello everyone! I am Duong Quang Apartments' security guard, part-time Tan Phong housing brokerage! I came here just to ask, is anyone wanting to rent a room? Duong Quang Apartments' housing price moderate, good quality and cheap, super value!"
Survivors on deck looked at each other. In desperate life, perhaps this was one of the few jokes. Someone laughed out loud, as if looking at an idiot, looking at Lam Pham.
Vu Tuong mocked, "Hilarious! Duong Quang Apartments, so dilapidated and broken, still on land! Zombies plentiful! Whether can survive is a problem! Going basically just feeding zombies!"
Sure enough.
The crowd on deck stirred.
They all thought Vu Tuong was right. Who would be willing to go to land? Even if starving to death on Lucky Star, absolutely wouldn't go to land. At least here can sleep peacefully, eke out a cowardly existence.
Even with good luck, pitifully begging might get some food.
Especially some strong men on Lucky Star not liking women, but liking men. If sacrifice a bit, also can get something to eat.
Therefore, for many survivors, they never thought of leaving Lucky Star. Bitter is a bit bitter, but at least can live on. Now surviving is most important; other things all false.
Lam Pham walked before a haggard-faced man, smiled, "Do you need to rent a room?"
The man heard these words, without hesitation, waved his hand on one side, retreated backward on the other, "Not going! I can still live on here! Land, I won't go! Living is good enough! Other things, not thinking that much!"
He selected this man because he was one of the few squatting there survivors just now. However, looking at this current situation, clearly unwilling.
"Alright then."