Regarding this outcome, Li Renshu was slightly disappointed, but in truth, she was already mentally prepared.

After all, Cai Zhiyuan had mentioned before that as long as the decision was left to a full vote, it was nearly impossible to select farmers or workers—professions seemingly without an advantage in the game.

No matter how much Li Renshu emphasized the importance of "diversity," it wouldn't work.

However, for Li Renshu, deciding on the recruitment and the future fate of the community through collective voting in such a critical moment was also a necessary process.

No matter what the chosen result was, it could be accepted.

"Then the last thing is age.

"Let's vote by different age groups.

"20 to 30 years old, um, 5 votes.

"30 to 40 years old, 7 votes.

"40 to 50 years old, 8 votes.

"Above 50 years old? 4 votes.

"Then let's vote again between 30 to 40 and 40 to 50. Choose one of the two.

"30 to 40, 5 votes.

"40 to 50, 9 votes."

This result slightly surprised Li Renshu; she originally thought that the younger votes would be the majority.

However, thinking back, perhaps the previous discussion had a subtle influence.

Previously, many people emphasized the importance of knowledge structure, and since actuaries conduct all kinds of research and data calculations, the older they are, the more experience they have.

From the perspective of discourse power, there's a difference between an actuary and a doctor.

Once people in the community get injured, they might benefit from the doctor, so the older the doctor, the higher the prestige, and the stronger the discourse power within the community, which is inevitable.

But it's different for actuaries; it's essentially a more supportive profession, where other members are less likely to benefit directly.

In this scenario, older actuaries actually have weaker discourse power.

Because after all, Community 17 is a community led by young people.

Younger actuaries thrive more in this environment, potentially causing the discourse power distribution issue previously mentioned.

Coupled with Li Renshu's earlier principle of diversity, older actuaries can enhance the community's diversity both in age structure and knowledge structure.

Many people naturally leaned towards the option of an older actuary.

Of course, they can't be too old; many people regard 40-something as the optimal choice.

Li Renshu didn't say much more and got up to submit the proposal.

[Proposal: Recruit a female actuary aged 40 to 50]

[Support: 8 votes.]

[Opposition: 3 votes.]

[Recruitment of a female actuary aged 40 to 50 has been approved. The community will screen within a certain range according to this requirement and incorporate relatively suitable new players.]

Once the dust settled, many people breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Renshu also felt a sense of relief; even though it wasn't what she considered the best outcome, it was still entirely acceptable.

The most important thing was that it was a completely impartial group decision, so no matter if the decision was right or wrong, all members would bear the responsibility together.

"Okay, just like when we recruited Dr. Zheng before, regardless of whether everyone agrees with this new member's recruitment, I hope everyone welcomes the new member with an open and inclusive mindset.

"Everyone has worked hard; let's rest well and wait for the arrival of the new member!" Li Renshu said, standing up from her seat.

Others also stood up one by one.

"Everyone has worked hard!"

"Renshu, you've worked hard too. You've been busy these days, take a good rest!"

Most people were satisfied with this outcome.

Soon, the crowd dispersed one by one.

Cai Zhiyuan didn't leave immediately; instead, after everyone else left, he thoughtfully spoke to Lin Sizhi: "Lawyer Lin, have you noticed something?

"The recruitment timing."

Lin Sizhi looked at him: "You mean, it changed from 24 hours to 48 hours?"

Cai Zhiyuan nodded: "Yes.

"When we recruited Dr. Zheng, Walkway gave 24 hours, so we urgently discussed and finalized the selection, I remember it clearly.

"But this time it has become 48 hours.

"Does this mean that each time a member is lost, the recruitment gap will be extended?

"If each time it only extends by 24 hours, then that's fine.

"But if each time the time doubles, or grows exponentially, then in the future, there might be situations where community members are missing for a long time.

"What will happen in that case?"

Lin Sizhi considered for a moment: "There are only three possibilities.

"The first possibility, leave it empty.

"If many people die, it means the community is relatively weak, so they'll have to bear the disadvantage of having fewer people in multiplayer games, speeding up survival of the fittest.

"The second possibility, actively recruiting people.

"For instance, in some games involving 4 to 6 people, if 4 people enter, they might allow recruiting another member from another community, with 5 people returning.

"The third possibility, forced by Walkway.

"According to the latest substitution rules, players kicked out of their original community are 'allocated to other communities according to related rules.'

"If another community happens to be short of people and the player meets the requirements, then it's a win-win situation.

"But the possibility isn't high.

"Because players who are kicked out are likely to be weak, with no particular profession.

"So, players kicked out might be forced into a community short on people, even if that community doesn't want them."

Cai Zhiyuan nodded: "Hmm, I also think so.

"Or, there might still be a fourth situation: forced merging.

"For instance, if a community is reduced to only 7 members and another to only 5 members, they might be forcibly merged.

"Initially, it might not happen, but since recruitment will have delays, if more players die in the future, this might occur." Lin Size asked, "Do you agree with this recruitment outcome?"

Cai Zhiyuan considered for a moment: "Although it's not my ideal choice, it's a second-best option.

"But this situation is different from Dr. Zheng's; for maintaining community stability, it still needs thorough consideration."

They didn't say anything more and left separately.

...

...

The next morning.

Everyone gathered spontaneously in the hall, frequently glancing expectantly at the entrance.

A prompt appeared on the big screen.

[New player visa review completed. Will automatically fill in as the new player No. 8.]

[Please guide the new player into settling and familiarizing themselves with community rules to prevent violations.]

[The community is full and will automatically close, not accepting new players.]

Hearing the prompt, everyone felt invigorated.

"Here they come!"

At the community entrance, a woman with shoulder-length hair parted in the middle and wearing large round glasses was frowning, surveying the unfamiliar surroundings.

The group looked at Fu Chen; he usually took care of welcoming new members.

But Fu Chen, after thinking for a moment, said to Li Renshu, "Since it's a female member this time, you should do it."

Li Renshu didn't decline, approached the new member, and extended her hand: "Hello, welcome to Community 17. I'm Li Renshu, nice to meet you."

The long-haired woman cautiously looked up and down before slowly extending her hand to shake Li Renshu's: "Luo Wei."

Li Renshu stepped aside to lead her into the hall: "I'm sure you have many questions right now. Come on in, we'll explain everything to you slowly."

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