dognovel Chapter 285
Chapter 285
Under the threat of countless black gun muzzles, the demonstrators fell silent.
Xiao Xiao's voice was thus heard even more widely: "For the past three years, you've been essentially supported by others! But now that we've truly encountered hardship, it's time for us to unite and strive to save ourselves. Yet, you've been instigated and exploited by those with ulterior motives to come here and demonstrate! Who among you dares to say that your family doesn't have a month's worth of food stored? Or a few cacti?"
Everyone was silent, but some people lowered their heads uncomfortably.
Xiao Xiao is telling the truth.
The government distributed supplies continuously for three years, and later there were cacti. They would more or less stock up on compressed biscuits just in case of future needs.
Now, the distribution of supplies has stopped, but we can still survive for a few months by relying on the food we stored before and the cactus.
Therefore, it is not the time to run out of ammunition and food yet, but some people can no longer hold back and want to vent their anger and panic!
Xiao Xiao looked at the crowd who lowered their heads, and said earnestly, "The difficulties we face today are only temporary. The temperature is now suitable, and the cacti can still grow normally. Mayor Lu is also trying to find ways to grow more food and vegetables. So, please be patient and offer more ideas. We will do our best to ensure everyone has enough food!"
"Humph! That's just nice of you! Everyone knows that the government has given up on us ordinary people! They should give the limited supplies to those officials!"
Suddenly a voice in the crowd shouted.
Xiao Xiao looked over. The light was dim, but she could still see clearly that it was a very thin and short middle-aged man. His clothes were dirty and he had half-long hair. It was unknown how long he hadn't taken a shower. His hair was in clumps and his face was dirty.
The whole person looked like a homeless person on the street before the apocalypse.
Only people like this dare to ask the key questions even under the threat of a gun!
Xiao Xiao said calmly, "There's nothing you can do if you don't believe me. Many outsiders have come to J City over the past few years. You can go and ask them how our government is doing."
There are many people like Zhang Jia who come from other places.
Some of them came to seek refuge with relatives and family members, and some came from the south or coastal cities. Their hometowns were low-lying and the tsunami disaster was particularly severe, so they all fled into the inland.
J City has a relatively high overall terrain, which makes it popular among many people.
In addition, J City has been distributing supplies without interruption, which has attracted many people to come for survival.
So, after Xiao Xiao said this, no one else could say anything.
Some people began to turn around and go back, and slowly, the people blocking the door of the service hall gradually left.
Only a few of them still looked at Xiao Xiao and the armed soldiers with hidden and fierce eyes, and left unwillingly.
Xiao Xiao said: "Arrange someone to keep an eye on those people. If they show any abnormality, arrest them immediately!"
"Yes!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Mayor Lu's secretary rushed out of the office hall and ran to Xiao Xiao, his face sweating with anxiety: "Lieutenant Xiao, you are too reckless. You just forced them to rebel! How reckless!"
Mayor Lu’s secretary’s surname is Song. He is forty years old and has a steady temperament. This is the first time Xiao Xiao has seen him so angry.
He smiled at Secretary Song.
Secretary Song stamped his foot. "You're still laughing! Mayor Lu is furious. They're already holding a meeting to figure out how to handle this matter! Also, Mayor Lu wants you to come over right now!"
Since Xiao Xiao has done it, she will not regret it!
He took a risk just now, but he also thought about it again and again before deciding to do so!
Indecisiveness leads to disaster!
Mayor Lu is good in every way except that he's too concerned with his reputation! Therefore, he's a bit timid, which only emboldens those with ulterior motives!
Secretary Song took him into the conference room. In front of the mayor, deputy mayors and military leaders, Xiao Xiao saluted but did not say anything to show his submission.
Mayor Lu felt uneasy just looking at him, and waved his hands repeatedly, "Get out of here first! Stay home for the next few days and reflect on your mistakes!"
That means he will have to listen to the organization’s handling results!
Xiao Xiao turned around and walked out without saying a word.
At this time, no one in the service hall had left work yet. They were at their workstations, seemingly busy, but in fact they were secretly watching Xiao Xiao's movements and watched him walk out of the service hall door.
Someone whispered, "This Xiao Xiao still has quite the military spirit!"
Xiao Xiao came outside and looked up at the starry sky.
After the high temperature, he hadn't looked up at the starry sky directly like this for a long time. The air quality today is generally worse than before the end of the world, and even the stars in the sky look a little turbid.
Xiao Xiao suddenly felt relieved.
Well, if I really get fired, then I can live a carefree life with my family like Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu!
The next day, Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu learned that Xiao Xiao had been sent home to reflect on his mistakes.
It was Meng Mingyue who ran to their homes and told them about this.
Finally, he sighed again and said softly, "Oh, I never thought that Xiao Xiao, who usually looks quiet, is actually someone who can quietly accomplish great things. For such a matter, so many leaders, including the mayor, were hesitant to take action, but he stood up without saying a word! What kind of thing is this? Asking for benevolence and getting benevolence?"
As she spoke, she became a little angry.
Qi Mingyu frowned slightly: "What are the people above thinking now?"
Meng Mingyue shook her head. "I only know that some people at the meeting suggested dismissing him from the army, while others suggested giving him a disciplinary punishment. We're short on talent right now, especially young people. Xiao Xiao is a leader in every aspect. I think Mayor Lu is very angry, but he still values talent..."
"There's nothing we can do about this kind of thing. We can only wait for news." Qi Mingyu said.
Thinking that Xiao Xiao must be very depressed at home, several people suggested going to visit her.
After being together for so long, Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu didn't know where Xiao Xiao lived. They only knew that his parents were at home, and he had a younger sister who was just in her early 20s and a grandmother who was nearly 70 years old.
His grandmother has difficulty walking, so his parents take good care of her at home and rarely go out.
When visiting someone for the first time, you naturally have to prepare some gifts.
Zhou Shuwan took a bucket of milk powder and a box of canned oranges.
Qi Mingyu brought a box of milk and two buckets of lotus root starch.
Meng Mingyue, however, was very familiar with Xiao Xiao, so she didn't need to be so polite. However, she also brought a bag of bread, some compressed biscuits, and some canned meat. She looked at the gifts Zhou Shuwan and the others brought and shook her head. "I'm not as rich as you guys. The supplies I gave you are also my own."
She is the squad leader of the security team and her salary is not low.
Seeing that the packaging of the bread and beef jerky was very new, Zhou Shuwan asked, "Are these specially made in the processing factory?"
Although the packaging is new, there is no clear production date.