"I think Xiao Guang and Sun Qing are right," Xibai Bai said.

"It's so dangerous outside, and with just the few of us, even if we don't get eaten by zombies or mutant beasts, we'll eventually be taken over by other forces!"

"In that case, we might as well join the Abilities Association."

"With our strength, maybe we can even secure the position of chairman at the Pujiang Abilities Founding Conference!"

"Chu Boss has helped us in the past, but now that we've joined the Abilities Association and become stronger, we can't just ignore him."

"As long as he needs help, we won't stand idly by!"

"Joining the Pujiang Abilities Association doesn't mean we're betraying him or being ungrateful!"

"I don't think these two things are contradictory!"

"So, I agree with Xiao Guang's suggestion. Let's join the Association as a collective in Huaxing!"

Just as Chen Zheng was at a loss for words, the Director of Human Resources, Lv Xiaoxia, suddenly stood up and started speaking with reason.

She had not awakened any abilities, and she wouldn't be able to join the Association on an individual basis. It was only by representing the company collectively that she could join the Abilities Association. By becoming a member of the Association, she could also receive their protection.

Therefore, she spoke up for Wu Xiaoguang and Sun Qing, who had awakened their abilities.

In this post-apocalyptic world that was like hell, the only way to survive was to find a powerful backing.

"Exactly!"

"If you feel guilty about being ungrateful, then why don't we just give back what he has done for us?"

"That way, we won't have any guilt anymore."

"Or, let's vote on it."

"Raise your hand if you agree to join the Pujiang Abilities Association as a collective?"

As Lv Xiaoxia finished speaking, Xu Qing, the head of the Administration Department, also stood up and encouraged everyone to raise their hands and vote.

"I agree!"

"I won't serve under someone whose abilities are inferior to mine!"

"I won't do such stupid things!"

Xu Ze, responsible for network security, immediately raised his hand.

He was also one of the awakened individuals and usually got along well with Wu Xiaoguang and Sun Qing.

"I don't care if any of you want to serve him!"

"And don't interfere with our decision to join the Association!"

"We can always repay him for the food he gave us in the past!"

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Ning Zhiyuan from the Network Monitoring Department also raised his hand right after Xu Ze.

He used to be insignificant and wouldn't provide any opinions. But ever since he awakened his abilities yesterday, he had become dissatisfied with the current situation.

He didn't want to be controlled by others anymore!

He didn't want to serve anyone anymore!

Because of his awakened lightning abilities, he would be highly valued no matter which human survivor base he went to. He could have as many beautiful women as he wanted, and even scarce items like alcohol and meat could be enjoyed frequently.

That's why he firmly stood with Wu Xiaoguang and Sun Qing.

"I agree, I agree, I agree...!"

As soon as they finished speaking, Xu Qing, Lv Xiaoxia, Wu Xiaoguang, Sun Qing, and others raised their hands one after another.

Soon, out of the remaining thirty or so people in Huaxing Company, more than twenty raised their hands!

None of the non-awakened employees were left without raising their hands. They all did.

For a moment, only Shen Bingqian and ten retired veterans from the security department didn't raise their hands.

"Everyone has their own aspirations!"

"If you want to pursue a better future, I'll call the boss now."

"If the boss agrees, I have no objections!"

Seeing the dispersion of opinions and most people wanting to break free from Chu Nan's control, Shen Bingqian sighed inwardly and picked up her phone, dialing Chu Nan's number and putting it on speakerphone...

"Kitten, haven't seen you in a few days. Are you craving for me again?"

However, as soon as the call connected, Chu Nan's voice came from the phone.

"Cough, cough...!"

"We have important matters to discuss!"

Burning with embarrassment, Shen Bingqian quickly regained her composure and spoke seriously.

"What's the matter? Let's talk tonight!"

"I'll come over tonight, remember to wash clean and wait for me in bed!"

What drove her crazy was that Chu Nan still didn't change his tone, speaking to her with inappropriate words.

These intimate conversations weren't a problem when they were said privately between them. But in front of so many people, it became extremely awkward!

"I'm using speakerphone now!"

"Everyone in the company is here!"

Shen Bingqian, who was usually calm and composed, couldn't help but lose her temper and shouted into the phone.

"Oh... You should have said that earlier!"

"Alright, tell me, what's the matter?"

Hearing that everyone in the company was present, Chu Nan quickly adjusted his tone to be more serious.

"Well, here's the thing. Up until today, we have a total of sixteen awakened individuals here."

"Half of them want to join the Pujiang Abilities Association!"

"We just had a vote, and only the ten of us didn't raise our hands!"

"The rest all agreed to join the Association!"

Shen Bingqian explained what had happened earlier, and as she listened to Chu Nan's response on the phone, his expression gradually became grim.

"Didn't I make it clear?"

"No one is allowed to join the Pujiang Abilities Association!"

"Those who disobey orders will have only one fate: death!"

"Did you all just brush off what I said before?"

From the phone came Chu Nan's chilling voice.

"What does he think he is?"

"Just a useless person. How dare he threaten us?"

"Does he really think he's the boss?"

Hearing what he said, Ning Zhiyuan, Xu Ze, and others murmured disdainfully.

Now that they had awakened their abilities, they could easily take down a large number of even the Abilities Association members, let alone ordinary abilities.

That's why they didn't regard Chu Nan as important at all.

"Enough!"

"I get it!"

However, to their surprise, Shen Bingqian, who possessed terrifying strength, complied with Chu Nan's words without any objections and hung up the phone directly.

This made the others both dissatisfied and confused.

Clearly, she had awakened terrifying ice and snow abilities, but she willingly followed the orders of a worthless person?

Could it be a case of being love-struck?

"You all heard what the boss said just now!"

"From now on, cancel any intention of joining the Association!"

"Follow the orders!"

Amid their confusion and bewilderment, Shen Bingqian, with a serious expression, gave her strong statement.

Her dominant stance momentarily left everyone dumbfounded, not knowing what to say.

"Take care of yourselves!"

After saying that, Shen Bingqian turned around and walked towards the office upstairs.

Chen Zheng and Zheng Qiang glanced at everyone, then led the security department personnel upstairs.

"What does he think he is!"

"Just a worthless person, and he dares to threaten us?"

"And he wants us to continue serving him?"

After everyone left, Ning Zhiyuan's gloomy face showed a hint of fierceness. He twirled the fruit knife in his hand, and suddenly, with a flick of his finger, the knife flew out and deeply embedded itself in the wall.

The place where the fruit knife lodged happened to have a spider!