Captain Lü looked at Director Zhang in disbelief, as if seeing him for the first time, and asked, “Do you think that’s possible?”
Director Zhang murmured, “We always have to try, don’t we? Besides, it was their fault in the first place. Now, if they take out some supplies to support the collective, I don’t think it’s a big problem.”
Captain Lü sighed inwardly. Long ago, he had suggested curbing the corruption among these people, but Director Zhang always said they were old-timers who had joined early and never allowed him to intervene.
Moreover, most of the initial residents in Liberation City were Director Zhang’s people. Although Captain Lü had reservations, he found it difficult to interfere.
In fact, the reason he tolerated Director Zhang was that, despite Director Zhang often being overly presumptuous, Captain Lü approved of his ideals and what he wanted to achieve. Although, deep down, he knew it would eventually fail.
But, let’s try our best.
August 5th. 12:00 PM.
Director Zhang and Captain Lü, among others, gathered everyone in the central large square. This time, people had various thoughts.
But even in this strange atmosphere, some people still looked rosy-faced, while others were skin and bones.
A stark contrast was formed.
Director Zhang took out a loudspeaker and looked at the crowd before him, feeling a sense of accomplishment.
From a dozen people at the start, to dozens, then over a hundred, then hundreds, Liberation City had grown little by little.
Although there were still many problems, the number of people was here.
“I’m Old Zhang, and it’s not the first time you’ve all seen me. The main purpose of today’s meeting is to discuss a very simple problem with everyone. So, next, I will briefly explain this very simple problem. Why do I say this is a very simple problem?
Because it is a small problem, a small problem that cannot sufficiently attract our attention; therefore, I want to briefly emphasize this small problem here, so that everyone can pay full attention to this small problem, thereby achieving the goal of solving this problem.”
The audience below was already used to Director Zhang’s classic rambling introductions, followed by lengthy speeches.
Director Zhang coughed and then continued, “Everyone comes from all corners of the world, and being able to gather here is a kind of fate. Perhaps when you arrived, there were ups and downs, but as long as you come to Liberation City, we are one family!
How exactly do we solve this small problem? In fact, this is a very simple problem. As long as we can show the determination and confidence to solve the problem, and the courage and boldness to solve the problem, then solving this problem will no longer be a problem.
Of course, when solving problems, the focus is on discovering problems, and the aim is to correct problems, that is, taking problem discovery as the precursor, problem grasping as the means, problem emphasis as the thought, and problem solving as the goal.
In short. To sum up, this problem is one that requires our comprehensive understanding, thorough implementation, and cannot be ignored. If we once ignore this problem, then many new problems will arise accordingly.
As the main leader, I do not want new, big, unimaginable, or inestimable problems to arise before the old ones are solved.
Of course, this is not because I am afraid of problems or avoiding them; rather, it is because as a member of the Liberation City family, we must always discover, think about, study, and explore problems.
Only in this way can we prevent the occurrence of malicious problems and curb the emergence of serious problems.
We all know that since the apocalypse began, we have faced various problems together, such as zombie hordes and heavy rain, and we have all endured them.”
Director Zhang spoke for nearly 45 minutes, rambling on, as if he was finally getting to the main point.
In the front row, some people were already showing impatience, their annoyance clearly visible on their faces. Their faces screamed, “Hurry up and finish!!!”
Whispers began to spread through the crowd. Most people were largely unmoved by Director Zhang’s words, heads bowed, busy with their own affairs.
“Director Zhang, can you speak faster?” some people asked.
“Yeah, Director Zhang, it’s too hot, speak faster. There’s not much water, and I’m very thirsty.”
But Director Zhang seemed not to hear, nor to notice this, his face full of passion.
Captain Lü beside him was also somewhat speechless. What the heck, is it really necessary? Just get to the point.
He tugged at Director Zhang’s sleeve.
Director Zhang ignored him and continued, “Family members, when facing major problems, we must maintain a clear mind. Do not blindly deal with problems, wrongly view problems, or casually underestimate problems.
We must treat every problem seriously, and one problem should lead us to think of another.
It is especially important to consider whether this problem is caused by our own issues.
If it is caused by our own issues, then it is not a simple problem, but a problem of work attitude, a problem of work style, a problem of work responsibility,
A question of whether we can be highly responsible for everyone’s survival, a question of whether we can serve the people wholeheartedly. Therefore, I want to briefly emphasize this problem here; we must attach great importance to this problem and fully implement it.
.”
The noise from below gradually grew louder.
Damn it.
Not yet on topic, not yet started, not even yet...
Some people in the audience rolled their eyes, and some cursed directly.
“Old Zhang, are you ever going to finish?”
“Damn it,” a Slanting Bangs man said angrily.
“Old Zhang, when are you going to start?”
The voices grew from small to loud, and the scene buzzed.
Affected by the commotion, Director Zhang suddenly realized this and announced, “Therefore! I have decided!”
At these words, the scene fell silent. They had finally reached the conclusion.
And then...
“Now, therefore, we are one family, and we must unite to overcome all difficulties together.”
Damn it.
“I have decided…”
Amidst everyone’s anticipation, Director Zhang was finally about to speak.
Director Zhang began, “After the meeting, I plan to establish a ‘Problem Research Group,’ with me as the leader and Comrade Lü as the deputy leader. We will not only organize everyone to hold a ‘Problem Discussion Conference,’
But also hold a ‘Problem Discussion Competition.’ We will use this problem as an opportunity to launch a wave of enthusiastic learning about ‘Problem Work.’
Comrades! As long as we work hard, speak less empty words, work together with one heart, and unite as one, we will surely achieve the great victory of this ‘Problem Work’!”
“Little Zhang, can’t you speak like a normal person?” one of the lower-class residents said.
“Hurry up, I’ve waited so long my flowers have withered,” one of the vagrants said.
“You motherf***er, you piece of shit Zhang, what the hell do you want to say?” The Slanting Bangs man stood up and cursed directly.
Upon hearing this, Director Zhang lost face. He remembered this person; he was one of the earlier squad leaders. He and several other squad leaders were all together, and they were quite arrogant, relying on having joined early.
Just as he was about to get angry, Captain Lü directly pulled him aside.
Director Zhang raised his eyebrows, recalling what he had just discussed with Captain Lü. Originally, the plan was to discuss with these squad leaders, in a consultative manner, whether they could appropriately give up some supplies. Then, these supplies would be given to those who had none, uniting some and suppressing others.
This approach, after weighing the options, would be easier to handle.
Now, these people were acting so arrogant. He immediately felt annoyed.
The squad leaders were so arrogant, and these vagrants and other residents of the base were also so impolite.
He immediately changed his mind.
So he directly said, “Then I’ll be frank. You captains, in the past, you would always embezzle a portion every time you went out. Don’t think I don’t know. Now! Each of you, give half of your supplies to contribute to the collective.”
His tone was condescending and extremely impatient. He always felt that he should receive everyone’s respect.
After all, he had lofty ideals, had saved so many people, helped so many people, and had grand goals. He saw himself as a great person, and great people should be respected!
When Captain Lü heard Director Zhang’s final remarks, he secretly thought, “This is bad!”
His expression was panicked!
