Chapter 255 Mao Sui Recommends Himself?

In the corridor on the Third Floor, several Leaders gathered together, discussing enthusiastically for a full half an hour.

"Old Chen, you have to make that exchange table carefully. Don't set the combat merit points for our Combat Faction too low!" Wang Meng shouted in his booming voice.

Chen Xueming rolled his eyes. "What do you know? Rare things are expensive. How much can ordinary materials found all over the street be worth? High-grade crystal cores and blueprints are the real deal. I know what I'm doing."

Qiao Yunfeng didn't say much, but his gaze kept drifting outside, clearly already calculating how to lead his team to seize territory tomorrow.

It wasn't until Su Ze waved his hand that the group reluctantly dispersed, each returning to their respective floors to arrange tomorrow's training and scavenging plans.

The corridor finally fell quiet.

Su Ze pulled up the system panel.

Having just annexed the Building Area, in addition to the two special spaces, he had also inherited three special buildings. Just now, he had been too busy explaining the Merit System to arrange them.

There was no need to worry about the Explosion-Proof Trench; the moment the annexation was completed, it had automatically deployed, turning into a translucent protective shield that tightly enveloped the entire Dormitory building.

The remaining ones were the Prayer Altar and the Research Center.

The Prayer Altar was something leaning towards metaphysics, so placing it in a crowded and conspicuous area wasn't appropriate.

With a thought, Su Ze placed it directly on the Rooftop of the Dormitory building.

As for the Research Center, it happened to match the Scientific Research Experimental Base that had just been unlocked on the Ninth Floor.

He casually threw the Research Center into the hidden space on the Ninth Floor, leaving Chen Xueming to tinker with it later.

After completing these tasks, Su Ze closed the panel and turned around.

Shi Yetang stood obediently five paces away, her head lowered, not saying a word.

Ever since she was subdued, this woman had been as quiet as an invisible person.

But Su Ze knew very well that a Monster Royalty who had lived for decades like her definitely had plenty of schemes and calculations in her head.

In fact, Shi Yetang's mind was indeed far from calm at this moment.

She had just overheard the entire process of Su Ze's meeting with the Leaders.

The more she listened, the more alarmed she became.

She had originally thought that although Su Ze's strength was off the charts and his intelligence was not low, he must have been 'raised' by someone else.

But that Merit System and delegation strategy just now...

Distributing the immense pressure of resources among the various floors, using combat merit points to stimulate the initiative of those below, while firmly controlling high-grade resources and promotion pathways.

This single move directly shifted the operational logic of the entire faction from 'passive survival' to 'active expansion.'

Just how massive was this ambition?

Shi Yetang couldn't help but mutter to herself.

Previously, she had always suspected that behind Su Ze's illogical growth rate, there must be some top human powerhouse secretly cultivating him as a chess piece.

But looking at it now...

It didn't seem like it.

If that were the case, he shouldn't have such ambition, right?

If this was his own idea...

"I see you've been holding it in for a long time." Su Ze suddenly turned his head, his gaze landing on her. "What do you think of the rules I just set?"

Shi Yetang was taken aback.

She weighed her words and spoke cautiously, "Your ideas are very forward-thinking. It's just... in my opinion, it's too complicated."

"Oh?" Su Ze raised an eyebrow. "Do tell."

"In our Zombie Clan, or other Monster Camps, the rules are very simple," Shi Yetang organized her words. "The royalty eats the meat, the high-ranks drink the soup, and the low-ranks are cannon fodder. Whoever has the bigger fist takes all the resources. Whoever dares to disobey is killed and eaten directly."

She looked at Su Ze, a hint of confusion in her tone. "You delegate the power of resource distribution to the people below. What if they grow stronger, develop a bigger appetite, and band together to rebel against you in the future? Aren't you breeding trouble for yourself?"

Hearing this, Su Ze stared at her for a second.

Then, he waved his hand in an extremely perfunctory manner.

"Forget it, pretend I didn't ask."

Shi Yetang was choked up by his response, obediently shutting her mouth and continuing to play her role as an invisible person.

Ignoring her, Su Ze took her directly to the Fourth Floor and pushed open the door of Dormitory 404.

As soon as the door opened, a warm, homely atmosphere washed over them.

The space inside the Dormitory had expanded once more after annexing The Mansion, and it was now as spacious as a luxury penthouse.

Jiang Yuwan was sitting at a large desk, her head lowered as she organized a stack of inventory lists.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, she raised her head, pushed up the gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of her nose, and walked over quickly.

"The resources transferred from The Mansion have been initially inventoried and stored. The personnel have also been distributed by floor, and the few injured have been arranged for recovery," she briefed him rapidly and clearly.

"Good job," Su Ze nodded with satisfaction.

Just as he finished speaking, Qiao Yunge bounced off the sofa in her usual carefree manner. Without even putting on shoes, she ran over barefoot and grabbed Su Ze's arm.

"Darling, you're finally back!"

Su Meier was not to be outdone either. Twisting her snake-like waist, she drew close, pressing her soft body against Su Ze's other side and calling out "Landlord" in a sweet, coquettish voice.

Now, the Dormitory also had a dedicated kitchen.

Hearing some movement from the kitchen, Yao Qingya walked out holding a bowl of steaming soup.

She smiled gently and handed the soup to Su Ze. "It's freshly brewed, and the temperature is just right. Have some while it's hot to fill your stomach."

Su Ze took the soup bowl and took a sip.

In the corner, An Lan wore noise-canceling earplugs, still practicing her tactics.

Her fists made muffled thudding sounds as they hit the punching bag. Sweat trickled down her tight abs. She hadn't even noticed Su Ze coming in, completely immersed in her training.

Liu Qiaofei and Zhuang Xiaoxin had been sitting by the bed, chattering away. Seeing Su Ze return, Zhuang Xiaoxin excitedly dragged Liu Qiaofei over.

"Brother Su Ze!" Zhuang Xiaoxin pointed out the window, her large eyes sparkling. "We just saw that super big protective shield outside! It makes me feel so safe!"

Liu Qiaofei nodded somewhat shyly beside her, her eyes full of admiration as she looked at Su Ze.

Su Ze smiled, just about to pat Zhuang Xiaoxin's head.

Just then, a rather discordant voice chimed in.

"Su Ze."

Li Xinran walked out of the inner room.

Today, she wore a form-fitting knit sweater that perfectly outlined her shapely figure.

She was born with a proud temperament; even in this post-apocalyptic world, her gait resembled a swan patrolling its territory.

She walked up to Su Ze, raised her chin, her tone carrying a hint of eager excitement.

"I just heard that you're going to set up a new Merit Exchange System?"

As soon as she said this, the air in the Dormitory suddenly fell silent for a moment.

Jiang Yuwan stopped writing and turned to look at Li Xinran.

Qiao Yunge also let go of Su Ze's arm, her brow furrowing slightly.

Su Ze's hand holding the soup bowl froze mid-air.

Unaware of the change in the surrounding atmosphere, Li Xinran continued on her own, "I studied business management before the apocalypse and interned at my family's large company. I'm best at this kind of performance appraisal and resource allocation spreadsheet."

Looking at Su Ze, she confidently volunteered herself, "After all, Chen Xueming is a researcher. He might not be as professional as me in this kind of thing. I want to participate in formulating this Merit System; I can definitely be of great help."

Su Ze handed the soup bowl back to Yao Qingya and wiped his mouth with a tissue.

He looked at Li Xinran, his tone very flat, showing no emotional ups and downs.

"I was just having a meeting in the Third Floor corridor and only just handed this task over to Chen Xueming."

Su Ze took a step forward, looking directly into Li Xinran's eyes.

"How did you know about it?"

Li Xinran was still immersed in the excitement of wanting to demonstrate her value, completely failing to realize the severity of this question.

She answered offhandedly, "Oh, Wang Xiong told me. I thought it was a good opportunity, so I thought..."

Her voice grew softer and softer until she could no longer continue.

Because she realized that the atmosphere was off.

The entire Dormitory 404 was so quiet that a falling needle could be heard.

Jiang Yuwan's face darkened, and Qiao Yunge looked at her as if she were looking at an idiot.

Meanwhile, the look in Su Ze's eyes as he watched her had completely turned cold.

There was no anger, nor any scolding.

Just a scrutiny reserved for someone who had crossed the line.

Yet this woman had still self-righteously run up to him to demand power.

Su Ze stared at Li Xinran, not saying a word for a long time.

Stared at by him, Li Xinran felt her skin crawl, the pride and excitement on her face gradually fading, replaced by a trace of panic.