Very courageous
On the other side, the United Government Awards Review Committee...
At this moment...
...was conducting a preliminary review for the Human Contribution Award.
This was a standalone award.
There were dozens of nominations, but fewer than ten would pass the preliminary review; there were only three slots in total, and one of them had to be accepted by a family member.
Therefore...
...the remaining two were fiercely contested.
Soon, it was time for Chu Xuan's nomination.
"The contribution of the Rapid Growth Gene Theory to humanity is self-evident; I believe it can pass."
"I disagree. It is very useful, but it still has limitations."
"Exactly!"
"..."
"Although there are some limitations, don't forget that Chu Xuan was also one of the promoters of the United Government's Plan No. 9."
"It hasn't even happened yet. Plan No. 9 is just a contingency plan with a probability of less than one percent; it's not worth including in the contribution score."
"..."
The Committee was divided on whether Chu Xuan should pass.
And so...
They voted!
Eight to three; he did not pass.
Strictly speaking, an event with a very low probability of occurring indeed did not qualify to be counted toward the contribution score.
Relying solely on the rapid growth gene and high-fat rapeseed...
...was still a bit short.
Furthermore, Chu Xuan was still too young and held no advantage compared to many who had dedicated their lives and struggled for decades.
Even his insufficient average working hours was one of the reasons for the rejection.
In short, he was cut in the preliminary review!
...
Chu Xuan was unaware of what was happening in that far-off place.
"Natives?"
While busy in the laboratory, Chu Xuan received a report from his subordinates that some natives from the shelter had arrived, saying they wanted to discuss something.
???
They couldn't be here to take back the shelter, could they?
Ten minutes later.
He met the visitors.
There were three men in total, and they didn't look like good people.
"Are you Xiao Shu? This is our shelter, and you've occupied it without permission..."
Before he could finish...
With a glance at the speaker, Chu Xuan waved his hand. Liu Zhuang stepped forward immediately, grabbed the man by his collar, and hauled him out.
"What are you doing!"
"Let me go!"
"..."
He struggled hard, but how could he be a match for Liu Zhuang?
The other two were a bit dumbfounded; why did he suddenly resort to violence?
Just as they were about to speak...
...they heard Chu Xuan say, "Next time, think carefully before you speak. I'm very busy and don't have time to listen to your rambling."
"Give me three sentences that pique my interest enough to keep listening."
"Otherwise."
"Get out, turn left, and don't expect a farewell."
Each word struck their hearts, and their momentum involuntarily weakened.
"After all, this is our place."
"Sentence one!"
"..."
That counts as one?
"We only left temporarily before."
"Sentence two. There's only one left; please speak carefully."
"..."
The two felt as if a stampede of animals had just trampled through their hearts. With him being so unreasonable, how were they supposed to negotiate?
It seemed they had to give up some unrealistic fantasies.
"We can rent this place to you, but you have to pay. In short, you can't just occupy it for free."
"Can you represent the remaining survivors?" Chu Xuan suddenly smiled.
"Yes!"
"Really?"
"Of course!"
"Are you sure? Think carefully... before! you! speak!"
A gun was already pressed against the man's head. Instantly, cold sweat poured down his face; the guy pulled a gun over a single disagreement.
This isn't how the script was supposed to go!
"I... it's... it's... true!"
Bang!
The muzzle shifted to the right, and a bullet flew past his ear.
"Ah!"
"Mercy! Don't kill me! I was lying just now."
Terrified, he knelt on the ground, clutching his head and admitting his mistake. The person beside him also lost his nerve and began to confess everything.
It turned out that...
...the survivors had heard that someone had occupied the shelter and indeed planned to come and talk.
However...
...it wasn't about money; they wanted to see if they could be helped with repairs. After all, migrating elsewhere would make them outsiders.
Ostracism.
Oppression.
It was inevitable.
Having heard that someone was running a flourishing business, they wanted to see if they could join. After all, life went on no matter who they followed.
Thus...
...they sent a few representatives to negotiate.
However, these three found out and hatched a wicked plan. They hijacked the representatives, intending to come here and make a profit.
The five hijacked representatives were currently tied up in their vehicle.
There were six when they started, but one had been killed by the three on the way and thrown into the wilderness to intimidate the others!
After listening...
...Chu Xuan nodded, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"Quite bold."
"You have a bright future!"
Bang!
Bang!
The two clutched their hearts, their eyes bulging.
Didn't he say they had a bright future? They thought he was going to recruit them. Just as they were about to agree, they were greeted by two bullets.
Then they heard Chu Xuan say slowly:
"No matter how much potential a person has, they will eventually die. So, I've helped you skip the intermediate steps. No need to thank me."
"Therefore, you still have a 'future'."
Pfft!
They spat out mouthfuls of blood, their worldviews completely shattered.
This is your freaking understanding of a 'future'? They couldn't even voice a single complaint before finally dying with grievance.
"Thank you!"
At that moment, the five rescued people appeared at the doorway.
They looked at Chu Xuan.
Their eyes were filled with fear.
This man was terrifying; he killed the body and crushed the soul—or something like that!
Of course, there was also gratitude for saving their lives.
They had nearly thought they were dead. If the three hadn't thought they could extort the survivors as well—playing both sides—the five wouldn't have survived until now.
"No need to thank me. Tell me, what is your specific stance?" Chu Xuan looked at them.
"..."
Can you please clear the bodies first? Negotiating like this makes us very nervous!