"If things continue , none of us can be sure if the water level will rise to the thirty-second floor."
"So we plan to relocate to higher ground in Yangshan and Meishan before the flood completely inundates our area."
"Today is the day to inform everyone, to see if anyone is willing to join us."
"Anyone interested can register with their respective Patrol Team Captains."
"I’ll say this upfront, there are many mutated creatures underwater, and they could attack our rafts at any time."
"So this journey is destined to be dangerous."
"I cannot guarantee your safety; if you decide to come with us, you must be prepared for this."
"You can discuss your decision with your family or team up with close friends."
"My raft can only carry about sixty people at a time."
"People will board the raft according to the order of registration."
"Additionally, starting today, the exchange rate for fish to food will double. Previously, ten fish could be exchanged for a cup of rice or flour; starting now, five fish will be enough for the same amount."
"That’s all. If there are any questions, you can ask me now."
After Liang Yuan finished speaking, the crowd below burst into a heated discussion.
This news was truly shocking.
"They’re leaving the building?"
"Are they crazy? Those mutated creatures underwater are man-eaters."
"Sun Da’s family just died; didn’t they see it? How can they fend off those hordes of mutated jellyfish?"
"If they want to leave, let them. I’m not leaving. Who says the flood will rise? Maybe in a few days, the sun will come out."
"Yes, yes, I’m not leaving. The water is too dangerous, I’m staying."
"No, I think Mr. Liang has a point. Just think, the flood keeps rising, the lower floors will definitely be uninhabitable, and everyone will have to rush upstairs, but there are only so many rooms, not nearly enough."
"Even if there aren’t enough rooms, I’m not leaving. I can live in the hallway, I’ve done it before. What if we die in the water after leaving the building?"
"Exactly, at least in the building, we can hold out for another month or so, and maybe the national rescue will arrive by then."
"Are you all stupid? If Mr. Liang leaves, where will you find food? Are you planning to eat fish alone forever?"
"Mr. Liang and his group are Mutant Ability Users, not like Sun Da’s family. They should be able to handle the monsters in the water."
"Why insist on leaving? We have fish to eat, and the plants in the greenhouse are growing vegetables, why take the risk to leave?"
Some residents didn’t want to leave, while others, thinking long-term, considered the issues of the rising flood, inadequate living space, and food scarcity.
For a moment, people kept discussing, and the differences were significant.
After waiting for a while, a man finally raised his hand and shouted, "Mr. Liang, if you leave, will the greenhouse stay?"
This person voiced a concern shared by everyone, making them all look at Liang Yuan. NovelHub
Liang Yuan remained calm: "Yes, I will leave you the seeds, you can continue to plant."
The greenhouse was just one of Liang Yuan’s attempts. His main goal was to cultivate mutated sunflowers.
Now that the mutated sunflowers have grown, he only needed to take them; other vegetables were not a concern for him.
His inventory had plenty of vegetables and seeds.
If they could reach Yangshan or Meishan, there definitely wouldn’t be a shortage of soil; one could grow anything.
His words made quite a few people present breathe a sigh of relief.
With the greenhouse still there, everyone could plant something, at least some potatoes to maintain carbohydrate intake.
Seeing someone ask a question emboldened others:
Immediately another person raised their hand: "Mr. Liang, if you leave, can we occupy your empty rooms if we don’t go?"
Liang Yuan nodded again: "Yes, you can choose rooms freely when we leave. But I must remind you, once we leave, maintaining law and order will be up to you. Don’t let another Liu Erlong situation occur; at that time, it won’t be my responsibility." NovelHub
With this remark, many people’s faces changed, showing some fear.
They suddenly remembered that Liang Yuan’s presence for them was not just about exchanging mutant fish for food, but also the stability of the building’s order.
Once Liang Yuan took away a batch of people, would there be another outbreak of chaos without anyone to maintain order?
For a moment, many recalled the grim situation when Wang Ze’s gang and Liu Erlong’s gang controlled the building, feeling fearful.
"Mr. Liang, can you not leave? Can’t we all stay here? Maybe in a few days, the national rescue teams will arrive."
"Yes, Mr. Liang, those mutated creatures underwater are very dangerous, why risk it?"
Some timid residents started to persuade Liang Yuan.
Liang Yuan remained unmoved, simply saying: "Any other questions? If not, the meeting is adjourned."
"Let me give you a heads-up. I don’t have much food left; staying here means only waiting to starve."
"Leaving now, once we reach Yangshan or Meishan, we can find land to plant on the mountains which means true survival."
"Staying in the building seems safe, but it’s actually boiling frogs in warm water."
"Think it over carefully. I won’t leave for a few days, you still have time."