Chapter 17 – The Strong and the Weak

Volume 2: Battlefield Between Two Worlds

Early the next morning, when Wen Yu went downstairs for breakfast, the entire hall was already stunned by Li Quan'an's news.

"Have you heard? Chaihe Town has restored order. We're going to Chaihe Town tomorrow."

"How come I didn't know?"

"You came late. Mayor Li said it right before the meal started. This is great-apparently Mayor Li got word that Chaihe Town has been completely taken over by the Government. We're saved now."

"Exactly. I can't take life without water or electricity anymore."

Watching the whole hall whispering to one another, Wen Yu couldn't help but shake his head.

Were they stupid? No. In times like these, there are basically no stupid people. The reason these people looked stupid was simply information asymmetry.

That was the root of the weaklings' tragedy: getting sold out and still helping others count the money.

He silently sat down at an empty table. Someone nearby naturally passed him food and a drink. Wen Yu turned his head and took a look-it was Bai Xiao'an.

"Wen Yu-Ge, tomorrow… it won't be like what they're discussing, right?"

Seeing Bai Xiao'an hesitate as if he wanted to say more, Wen Yu shook his head.

"What you should know, you'll know when the time comes. Don't try to fish for information from me."

With that, he ignored Bai Xiao'an, picked up his chopsticks, and ate in big mouthfuls.

Just now, Wen Yu had briefly scanned the hall. Quite a few Class Holders weren't taking part in the discussion at all. Instead, they were watching their surroundings with grim expressions. Obviously, these people all knew the truth.

"Bang." A tray slammed down heavily in front of Wen Yu.

Wen Yu frowned and looked up.

It was Sun Ruixing. Sun Ruixing's eyes were bloodshot, and he stared at Wen Yu with killing intent all over his face.

"What's wrong, Sun-Ge? Who pissed you off?" Wen Yu only glanced at Sun Ruixing once before returning his attention to the food. Wasting food was not a good habit.

"Brother Wen Yu, I need an explanation." Sun Ruixing fixed his gaze on Wen Yu, trying to find something on Wen Yu's face-guilt, unease, anything.

Unfortunately, there was nothing.

"What explanation do you want? Mm, this Mutant Beast meat is cooked pretty well." After taking a big bite, Wen Yu saw through Sun Ruixing's thoughts at a glance. He had to admit, Sun Ruixing was steadily grinding away the last bit of goodwill Wen Yu still had for him.

Sun Ruixing lowered his voice and said viciously, "About tomorrow's plan. Brother Wen Yu, don't you think you've let down the people who haven't Changed Class?"

Hearing Sun Ruixing's accusation, Wen Yu put down his chopsticks and said to him, a hint of coldness in his tone, "How have I let them down? What I'm doing is simply finding a way for Hualin Town to survive."

Sun Ruixing clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and said in a low voice, "They're as good as dead. Don't you know that? With their ability to move, they can't possibly make it out."

"Oh, you mean that. I know they can't make it out." Wen Yu's indifferent words sounded in Sun Ruixing's ears, yet they left Sun Ruixing more and more shaken.

"They may not be able to make it out, but their lives can let more people make it out. If we go by what you're saying, Sun-Ge-if we don't use them as bait-then even more Class Holders will die. In that case, wouldn't I be letting down those dead Class Holders instead?"

"Sun-Ge, you've lived this long. I thought you'd be clearer about questions like this. But your maturity is a huge disappointment. In fact, earlier on I even intended to take you with me. Looks like my choice back then was wise."

"Life has never been equivalent. Giving up the life of the strong for the sake of the weak-that's what unfairness looks like."

"On this matter, you shouldn't blame me. You can blame yourself for not being strong enough; you can also blame these weaklings for not seizing the chance to become stronger; you can even blame this damned world. But if you pin this kind of problem on me, or on Li Quan'an, or on other Class Holders, then that's on you."

"Saving people is a favor. Not saving them is one's duty. Besides, you're not even sure you can survive yourself-so I really don't understand why you're worrying about whether other people live or die."

Hearing Wen Yu's faintly mocking words, the gloom in Sun Ruixing's chest kept surging up, until it reached its peak.

"You cold-blooded Executioner." Sun Ruixing shouted a harsh rebuke, so loudly that it even startled the people around them who were eating.

Looking at Sun Ruixing's expression, Wen Yu's eyes slowly narrowed. This man was getting on Wen Yu's nerves-and in tomorrow's plan, this man would definitely be an unstable factor.

Behind him, One-Eye sensed Wen Yu's killing intent and slowly stood up, amber eyes locked tightly on Sun Ruixing. With a single order from Wen Yu, Sun Ruixing wouldn't live past five seconds.

Fortunately, the Class Holders nearby reacted in time. Several of them grabbed Sun Ruixing and dragged him straight out of the hall.

Wen Yu coldly watched Sun Ruixing leave, then turned and headed upstairs.

"Mayor Li." Wen Yu kicked Mayor Li's door open. Inside the room, Mayor Li was naked, enjoying the services of a young girl.

Li Quan'an was startled by Wen Yu's sudden intrusion. Just as he was about to blow up, he saw it was Wen Yu-and his face instantly filled with a smile.

"What is it, Brother Wen Yu? In broad daylight-your Old Brother's been a bit tense too, so I found someone to vent with."

Seeing Li Quan'an's lecherous grin, Wen Yu's brow furrowed at once. "Put your clothes on. Clean up. I've got something to talk to you about." With that, he turned around and pulled the door shut.

Hearing the sounds from inside the room, less than a minute later, a disheveled girl walked out. Wen Yu sized her up carefully.

"Tsk tsk. Fatty Li's luck with women hasn't been bad. Come to think of it, this woman is probably some kind of relative of Bai Xiao'an's, right?" The girl was very pretty, and there was some resemblance to Bai Xiao'an between her brows.

That little live peep show just now stirred a ripple in Wen Yu's heart. Wen Yu was, after all, a normal man.

Forcing down the lust in his mind, Wen Yu turned and walked into Li Quan'an's room.

Li Quan'an had already tidied himself up. When he saw Wen Yu come in, there wasn't the slightest hint of displeasure on his face. It had to be said-Li Quan'an knew how to conduct himself.

"Brother Wen Yu, what brings you here? Just now, I really made you laugh."

Li Quan'an apologized with a smile and continued, "If Brother Wen Yu is interested in that little girl just now, I can have her keep you company later?"

This was Li Quan'an's gesture of goodwill.

"No need. I just want to ask about Sun Ruixing." Wen Yu's face showed no expression at all.