Doomsday: I Can Get a Hint-Chapter 419 - 260: Living Off a Woman

In the conference hall

Chen Lingxue sat at the head seat.

On both sides were members of the Chen Family.

The Chen Family is a large family, and Chen Guofu didn’t start from scratch.

Before the apocalypse, most people, except those abroad, withdrew into the shelter.

Better to believe it exists than to assume it doesn’t!

Consider it a family gathering.

This shelter was built with everyone’s financial contributions, and they hold a certain proportion of shares.

So they also have a certain say.

This makes it like a company; major decisions are discussed collectively.

"Now our settlement has reached a bottleneck. There are outbreaks of corpse tides everywhere, with a large number of refugees.

I want to expand the search radius, use vehicles to pick up a large number of refugees, and clear and renovate five villages in the southwest for defense, to accommodate the refugees.

By next spring, these people can become laborers."

Chen Lingxue nodded to the secretary beside her.

The secretary distributed the proposal to everyone.

"Lingxue, isn’t this too aggressive? It requires a lot of manpower and resources!

Besides, it’s winter now, with heavy snow everywhere. Why not wait until the snow stops next year?"

A middle-aged woman frowned and said.

"Yes! We already have a large enough population here, why rush to expand? Now is the end of the world. Gathering so many people is just a burden."

Others also expressed some opposition to the proposal.

There are nearly ten thousand people in the outside settlements.

This is already very good.

It’s winter now, rescuing people from outside means providing them with food and drink.

Although they have hoarded a lot of supplies.

But they cannot withstand such continuous spending without income!

These days, supplies are money.

They are still thinking about finding an opportunity to go enjoy themselves near the Settlement Camp. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"It will be too late by spring. Now, the refugees are scattered, which is a great opportunity to accommodate them."

Saying this, Chen Lingxue paused, her expression becoming very solemn:

"If we wait until spring, who knows how many refugees will freeze or starve to death this winter."

This...

The crowd looked at one another.

For a moment, no one spoke.

Merchants pursue profit, they are all merchants, always striving for maximum benefit.

No one cares about the people’s interests; on the contrary, the people are their opposition. They must find ways to exploit the people to gain more benefits.

If the people gain more, then they would lose.

But this time it concerns human lives!

Chen Lingxue’s move could save countless people.

"Lingxue, when the nation is in trouble, everyone has a duty. We can give help within our abilities.

But our abilities are limited, how many can you save? Are you going to drive those monsters off Earth?"

The speaker was Chen Lingxue’s cousin.

A young, promising overseas economics Ph.D.

"Our food, now very ample, can feed thirty thousand people for ten years, even after trading various strategic supplies with the Settlement Camp."

Chen Lingxue said calmly.

She knows that this proposal cannot be so easily passed.

But for those refugees suffering from hunger and cold, she must make an effort.

"Food is just one aspect, what about safety?"

Someone stood up and objected:

"Our shelter defenses are amazing, but the settlement below isn’t holding up well.

What if we attract bandit raids? Didn’t the Equality Association make a big disturbance before?"

"We can seek help from the Settlement Camp, and our own strength is improving. There are always more solutions than difficulties."

"Sounds easy for you to say. The Settlement Camp is only our partner. Making them help would come at a cost, wouldn’t it?"

...

Everyone was arguing, and almost no one agreed with Chen Lingxue’s proposal.

It was too aggressive.

"Lingxue, you seemed to have brought a man back today?"

At this moment, a wealthy, opulently dressed woman looked at Chen Lingxue.

In an instant, all eyes were on Chen Lingxue.

"Lingxue, what’s the matter? You are about to marry someone from the Settlement Camp. If Young City Lord Xu finds out about this, it could be troublesome, right?"

"Yes! If any misunderstanding arises, it would be good enough if the Settlement Camp doesn’t retaliate against us, let alone help us."

.....

Everyone was taunting Chen Lingxue one after another.

"I never considered marrying Young City Lord Xu."

Chen Lingxue said calmly.

"What did you say?"

This got the older generation unsettled.

A marriage alliance with the Settlement Camp is a big deal.

It holds great benefits for them.

Additionally, Chen Lingxue’s abilities are too strong, and they want to marry her off.

Only then can they have their day in the sun.

Otherwise, being constantly overshadowed by Chen Lingxue is very uncomfortable.

Now, Chen Lingxue says she won’t marry?

"Lingxue, are you crazy? Do you know what you’re saying?"

"I only said I would consider the marriage alliance, and never agreed to it."

Chen Lingxue looked up at everyone.

Her eyes sharp, an icy presence exuded from her body:

"This matter, from start to finish, has been your own fantasy."

"Young City Lord Xu has extraordinary talent. He possesses the Cyan Dragon superpower, and your Ice Phoenix is a perfect match. Isn’t that satisfying enough for you?"