"Heh heh!"

Wang Hao sneered twice and replied disinterestedly.

These people have connections, some might even have relatives who are high-ranking officials.

But whether those people are alive or dead is still questionable.

Even if, taking a step back, their acquaintances or relatives hold key positions in the safe zone, Wang Hao is not inclined to rely on their connections.

If he really wants to go, he could just rely on Sun Yaoyao's connections.

Besides, he has a large amount of supplies, and even without connections, he could thrive in the safe zone.

Not to mention, he has no intention of leaving for the time being.

"Brother Wang Hao, we are now in a national crisis, at a time of life and death for the people. We should help each other and overcome difficulties together.

You have abundant supplies, we are almost running out of food and ammo, could you give us something to eat? Just consider it a good deed."

A middle-aged woman stepped forward.

She looked very wealthy, with fair skin, like a typical wealthy lady.

As she spoke, a pregnant woman and two women holding babies emerged from the crowd.

"We have pregnant women and infants here. We can stand a few hungry days, but they need nutritional supplements! Brother Wang Hao, just consider it a good deed, okay? We really have been hungry for a long, long time."

The middle-aged woman continued to play the pity card, even shedding a few tears at the crescendo.

The pregnant woman and the young mothers also began to cry.

Wang Hao's brow furrowed slightly.

People have hearts made of flesh; previously, when encountering those fraudulent beggars, Wang Hao would still toss them a few bucks.

Let alone now, when these people truly have nothing to eat.

Especially since there are pregnant women and small infants.

His supplies are extremely abundant, and he even has a lot of baby formula.

Feeding all of them would be no problem.

Just as he opened his mouth, intending to agree, he inadvertently glanced at the back of his hand.

The next moment, he shuddered all over, and the words he wanted to say were swallowed back down.

No heroics!

This was the last hint.

He looked at those people once more, and as he calmed down, he noticed many things.

Firstly, that wealthy lady, ruddy-faced, didn't look like she was starving.

That Master Wu also spoke with vigor, his eyes bright and full of energy.

The pregnant lady and the two women with children, though pale, upon closer examination.

With Wang Hao's enhanced five senses, he quickly noticed some clues.

They seemed to have used what's known as makeup that simulates a weary look.

All experts at acting!

Come to think of it, this place isn't like the outside.

This is the Blue Sky Villa District, where, apart from personal stockpiles, emergency supplies vehicles from the apocalypse have delivered resources here.

These wealthy families, having children and pregnant women, probably bought supplements, baby formula, by the boxful.

It has only been a month since the apocalypse began.

How could they be starving?

"Indeed, before the apocalypse, I hoarded some food, and now my supplies are plentiful. Honestly, feeding all of you would be no problem for me."

As Wang Hao said this, everyone wore a look of delight on their faces, some even revealed sly smiles.

The previously mentioned fair-skinned young man was full of mockery and disdain.

Although Master Wu's face was filled with gratification.

Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean he is a good person, perhaps he is just deep and good at managing expressions.

However, Wang Hao changed his tone and continued:

"But why should I give you free food?

You all here aren't common folk; to get something, you have to give something, you know this principle, right?"

"This..."

The joyous expressions on everyone's faces faded quite a bit.

They looked at each other, exchanging glances.

Of course, they understood the principle.

So initially, they proposed exchanging items, but Wang Hao did not agree, hence they played the tragedy card.

Present here are people of position and status; they would not act this way unless absolutely necessary.

"What conditions do you have, young friend? We will not hesitate to give anything we can offer."

Wu Zicheng stepped forward and asked kindly.

The camera turned, and he once again carefully observed these people.

From the start, Wang Hao did not want to be just a shut-in, that would be too boring.

Therefore, he reached an agreement with Brother Wolf.

His initial goal was to establish a gathering place of his own, and then become a local emperor.

Hold beauties in his arms, and enjoy life.

His ultimate goal even went as far as aspiring to be a ruler or noble; why not?

So he needed subordinates.

Among these over twenty people, there are women, excluding pregnant ones, but those two young mothers are quite attractive.

Of course, he wants to accept these people mainly because he values their abilities!

"I'll provide you food, and you become my subordinates, at my command."

Wang Hao said straightforwardly.

The crowd: ???

They are all reputable figures, especially Wu Zicheng, the national painting master.

Becoming subordinates to a nobody?

They found it impossible!

"Remember, our relationship is not ordinary employment; you must obey my orders unconditionally."

Wang Hao's words were shocking.

Upon hearing this, the crowd couldn't hold back anymore.

The fair-skinned young man was the first to jump out, cursing: "Wang Hao, are you out of your mind?"

"I think he's just not awake yet; what nonsense is this? Want us to be slaves? I spit!"

Another young guy spat.

"So insulting, thinks he's amazing just because he has some food? Loser!"

A young woman crossed her arms and looked contemptuous.

The crowd incessantly mocked Wang Hao.

Even ordinary superior-subordinate relationships were unbearable for them, let alone such master-servant ones.

They thought Wang Hao's brain must really be ill.

Even Wu Zicheng's face turned somewhat hostile.

He restrained the fury in his heart and stopped the crowd's mockery before facing the camera, saying deeply:

"Young friend Wang Hao, your request is rather overboard, isn't it?"

"Overboard? I don't think so, I'm offering you a chance at survival! I know you're not starving, you even have some food stored, but since you're here, it probably isn't much."

Wang Hao's lips twisted into a sneer: "I really want to see, when you're so hungry that you'd even consider eating dung, if you'll still be as tough as you are now."

He has read too many apocalypse novels, knows how terrible hunger can be.

Some say fasting is just like dieting.

Many girls go on starvation diets to lose weight.

But many people hitting a certain point often experience binge eating.

During a big disaster year, some individuals even eat Guanyin soil just to die full.

Hunger is extremely terrible.

"Wang Hao, don't refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit!"

The fair-skinned youth brought out a pair of nunchucks from behind, swung them while shouting, finally striking a standard Bruce Lee pose, then shouted twice more, looking not too bad.

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