Regarding the large-scale public housing initiative, opinions vary widely.

The employees are very proud of this. The company is financially strong and committed to aiding the homeless, directly distributing houses for free living.

This further enhances the prestige of the name "Wasteland Development Company." Employees are honored and feel more at ease in public.

Lord Sand Sea visited immediately: "Mr. Zhou, your relief strategy is truly brilliant!"

"Giving away free houses is unprecedented! Not only winning hearts, but also ensuring that the vast majority of the lower-class populace in the East and Western Continent will firmly remember the company. Additionally, through housing distribution, demonstrating a large-scale ability to launch anomalies across the Dead Sea. Combining financial power, courage, and technology!"

"Many times, I struggle to keep up with your thinking. Those sparkling Light Seeds, giving them to the poor always seemed wasteful... Only now do I realize how short-sighted and ignorant I've been."

"You are using public housing distributed from Jade City to inspire hope and opportunity among the human groups of the East and Western Continent. Using these tangible properties to motivate them to become active and driven."

"This move has directly led to the emergence of thousands of adventurers, especially from the Western Continent where the business was initially lagging amidst environmental conflicts. Now, after acquiring the houses as collateral, they are purchasing gliders and airships, buying our products."

"It's akin to giving them money to buy our goods, and they are grateful, filled with enthusiasm to gather resources and sell them to us at a low price! Fame is achieved, and profit also flows in."

"With the housing initiative, the entire human world is driven by you, starting to sprint forward!"

"Brilliant, brilliant, Mr. Zhou, truly brilliant!"

The sea lord, resembling a large seal, extended a thumbs-up.

Sycophancy skills are increasingly refined.

Zhou Yi could only say it was purely coincidental.

He was more concerned about the potential impact on Duke Beidu's business of Mushroom House.

Thus, he specifically reached out to inquire about the current situation.

"Mr. Zhou, the Mushroom House business has seen great sales recently, hitting the highest peak to date."

"Especially in the Western Continent market, which has always been closed, this month's explosive growth sold 2400 Mushroom Houses, reversing the previous skepticism dramatically!"

Duke Beidu spoke in a relaxed tone: "I was initially worried that under the company's public housing strategy, Mushroom House sales might continue to decline, but that wasn't the case at all, confirming your foresight."

"The calculation models of Mechanical City are still too limited by inherent rationality, always failing to accurately gauge people's autonomous choices and inclinations."

"After the public housing was distributed, particularly in the Western Continent where people used the houses as collateral to obtain cash from asset financing companies like Shenwei Company, they directly purchased our Mushroom Houses."

"After acquiring money, the first thing most people did was buy property. Although public housing is good, if not occupied for a long time, it would be reclaimed. They still prefer the simplicity and security of Mushroom Houses, increasing our sales. And the company's free housing initiative immediately boosted people's trust in us."

The master of Mechanical City stated: "Airships and gliders allow them to travel farther and collect resources more efficiently. Although only a small portion makes huge profits, many incur losses. People only see those few who made big money."

"Relying on these efficient vehicles, they collect Guangna species bones on deserted islands, items left by ancient humans, and a few Stone Sheddings, either selling or using them as collateral. The average income of these people far exceeds the past."

"Once your public housing was launched, as far as I know, the company's daily commodity sales have clearly increased, especially in the Western Continent, where they previously resisted us somewhat... now they've directly breached their local merchants' defenses, they have no choice but to follow us."

The situation Duke Beidu described was unexpected for Zhou Yi.

This was originally just a test of Jade City's public housing initiative but triggered a series of chain reactions, even causing social upheaval in the Western Continent.

Besides that.

The Sea People Gang there reacted strongly.

Sha Lang brought three Sea People representatives to visit.

It introduced: "Mr. Zhou, these are three leaders of the company's cooperating gang."

"Flower Clothes Group, Hua Li."

"Cross Sea Association, Sea Old Seven."

"Three-blade Gang, Jiao Zi."

The three Sea People leaders seemed to walk on thin ice, appeared uneasy, not daring to meet Zhou Yi's gaze.

The one wearing a flower shirt, Hua Li, spoke first: "Mr. Zhou, your public housing initiative is truly astonishing. Many Sea People gangs on the Western Continent are frequently inquiring with us, saying they don't know if they have the opportunity to move into Jade City's public housing."

"Actually, not all Sea People are well-off, there are also elderly, weak, ill, and disable ones who need relief, even struggling to walk, facing more difficulty than ordinary people."

"At present, residents are all land humans, people dare not violate your rules... we have inquiries in this regard, wondering if we have the opportunity?"

Zhou Yi smiled and said: "Of course. Sea People are humans too, aren't they? Our public housing is specifically meant for vulnerable groups without a place to live."

Hua Li appeared visibly relieved: "That's wonderful. Thank you for treating us equally."

Sea Old Seven, wearing a gold chain around his neck, added: "Mr. Zhou, we adhere to the rules. Here in the East Continent, rules are upheld; everyone manages their territory and livelihood, and the capable ones excel, that's always been the way."

"But the Western Continent is different; they may resort to conflict over public housing."

Zhou Yi had considered this.

However, that was not his problem; it's something local people need to consider as competition inevitably leads to conflict.

He simply offered an opportunity.

Sea Old Seven continued: "It's no joke, our Cross Sea Association deals in insurance, and now gangs from the Western Continent are increasingly coming for business. They say all gangs are eyeing your public housing, aiming to secure it as soon as possible... we are assessing the risks involved."

"What do you think..."

Zhou Yi said, "Business is business, just follow the rules."

"Alright. Rest assured, there won't be any problems here on the East Continent, no one dares to go against the company, which is a good thing in itself."

Hai Lao Qi grinned and said, "Even though we Sea People have lived in the Dead Sea for many years and raided the surface dwellers, we know right from wrong."

"Whether Sea People or surface dwellers, many of them face difficulties surviving, and their livelihoods are a problem for various reasons. When encountering these situations, the Sea People Gang won't rob them, we value righteousness, the gang is supported by this principle."

"The company's public housing projects are respected by brothers from various gangs, they think the Wasteland Development Company lives up to its name, not only powerful but with the spirit and trustworthiness of a leader, everyone respects it deeply. Many gangs have asked us when the company will offer gang quota opportunities again, as they also want to work for the company."

Zhou Yi was speechless.

Unexpectedly, this increased the company's favorability within the Sea People Gang circle.

Zhou Yi cast his gaze towards the last gang leader.

Jiao Zi from the Three-blade Gang was a Sea Person with a scar on his head, wearing an ill-fitting black outfit, remaining silent.

Zhou Yi handed him a bottle of cola and asked proactively, "Is the Three-blade Gang in trouble?"

He hurriedly received it with both hands: "Mr. Zhou, there's actually nothing wrong on our side... The Three-blade Gang has recently decreased many aggressive actions, and combat conflicts have reduced significantly. Our people are now searching everywhere for Stone Shedding, gradually transforming and no longer focusing solely on violent acts, while also trying to find business avenues."

"Now, with a lot of transport carried out by airships, our protection money is decreasing, making it tight for gang income, and everyone is tightening their belts..."

"However, we lack experience in this area, so we frequently fail, and I came to ask Mr. Zhou to show us the way."

This one came seeking help.

Compared to the Flower Clothes Group and Cross Sea Association, who have successfully transitioned, the Three-blade Gang remains a purely violent gang, with protection money and fighting for pay as their primary income sources.

But now, as forces are stabilizing on the East Continent and the Electric Cat System is spreading out like the sky net of this era, the space for piracy and violent raids by the Sea People Gang is dwindling. If they dare to act, they will be eradicated by the Electric Cat Group, led by the Cat Hero.

The Sea People have a population of 14 million, a huge Guangna Species group. They have intelligence and strength, but they need proper guidance and employment solutions. Otherwise, without legitimate livelihoods, they would only continue their piracy.

Zhou Yi suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

He looked at the three gang leaders and asked, "Are you interested in managing the company's public housing?"

"Managing public housing?"

The Sea People leaders were taken aback.

Hua Li was the first to react: "You mean, we'll maintain the public housing and select the residents?"

"Correct."

Zhou Yi nodded.

Indeed, people from a big organization have sharp minds, they understood immediately.

"My idea is that public housing should be for ordinary people to live in. They can live there or even mortgage the housing to obtain the startup funds they need, I don't care about those follow-up operations. I only focus on one thing, that only those who truly lack housing can live in public housing, and it's not for those who already have abundant resources to monopolize it further."

Zhou Yi pointed out his core demand.

He said, "If you manage the public housing, I'll allow each small high-rise to have ten percent, or three units, for your own use. Whether you use them for loans, personal living, rental, or business operations, it's up to you."

"But you have to do a good job of screening, you are the property management and security for the public housing. Ensure that it remains undamaged, and it supplies the residents stably."

"Is any of you interested?"

Zhou Yi looked at the three Sea People.

Hai Lao Qi was the first to speak up: "Mr. Zhou, the Cross Sea Association is willing! We're up for it!!"

Jiao Zi also immediately stated: "The Three-blade Gang is willing! This is so important to us, we're currently lacking a business method! Please, give us this opportunity!"

Hua Li of the Flower Clothes Group, however, pondered for a moment and cautiously asked, "Mr. Zhou, while we would like to take on all this business, the practical situation doesn't allow it."

"The conditions you've given are very good, equivalent to giving us permanent housing rights and the ability to cash in on three units in each building. We all know that the Jade City family will continue to grow, and these buildings could evolve from Grade E to D, and even potentially reach Grade A, the future prospects are huge."

"But cross-regional management is too challenging for the Sea People Gang, as different regions have different customs and rules. Locals managing local areas would be more stable and easier..."

Zhou Yi frowned, "You mean to say, give the management of public housing properties to the local Sea People Gang?"

Hua Li replied seriously, "If given to local gangs for management, they would be more conscientious for long-term benefits and more dedicated. This is equivalent to having fixed assets supported by the company."

"If management is poor, then switch to other nearby gangs, or even have us take over. They can't complain, it's opportunity given, and the capable rise while the weak fall, which has always been a universal credo among the Sea People."

"Meanwhile, this way, all local gangs can connect with the company, giving everyone more hope and motivation to maintain order."

Zhou Yi thought this idea wasn't bad either.

Local conditions are best understood by the locals.

He nodded and said, "Then let's try it this way, you act as the company's core cooperating gangs, and if outside operations don't pan out, you'll take over."

"Yes."

"Thank you, Mr. Zhou!"

The three gang leaders immediately began to enthusiastically discuss specific details.

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