Chapter 17: A Small Shock of Food for Them!

“Good!”

He spoke loudly, “What he said is true. We have water, clean water, water that can reduce pollution thresholds!”

“We have food—rice, flour, and meat!”

After speaking, he waited for the crowd’s reaction.

The few generals behind him wanted to stop him but quickly realized what Song Lufeng’s intent was.

News couldn’t be kept hidden.

Rather than being used by those with ulterior motives, it was better to use them himself.

By using clear intentions, he could stir up people’s hearts.

Sure enough.

The troublemakers, as well as the numb onlookers, when they heard there was water and food, at first didn’t realize what it meant.

But soon, someone responded, and their eyes began to shine!

“Water! Water that can reduce the pollution threshold!”

“Food—rice, flour, meat! My god, this is the food from the golden age!”

“I don’t know what that is, but as long as there is water, as long as there is enough nutrient solution, I’m satisfied!”

“Fool, those foods are a hundred times better than nutrient solutions!”

In the midst of the crowd’s excitement, Song Lufeng quietly issued his orders.

“Go and prepare one hundred large pots, bring them to the front of the City Lord’s residence, add water and boil, put twenty pounds of meat and ten pounds of rice in each pot!”

The soldiers receiving the order were incredulous. So much meat and rice—eat it all in one meal?

They hesitated.

Shi Hai took the lead, “I will do it.”

With the city in turmoil and the underground Light Group stirring up the storm, people’s trust in the City Lord had been declining.

The handling of this situation would directly impact the future.

The food provided by the savior had to be used to its maximum potential.

Song Lufeng nodded. Shi Hai was experienced and steady, and he knew the purpose of this action well.

Shi Hai went to carry out the task.

While people were still processing Song Lufeng’s announcement, it felt as if a new power had surged within them, and they crowded around.

“City Lord, I want water, I want meat!”

“City Lord, my whole family is starving!”

“City Lord, please give us water, give us food!”

The sharp-faced man also looked around in disbelief.

He couldn’t believe Song Lufeng had actually acknowledged it.

Such news, he dared to admit it?

Was he not afraid of being surrounded and killed by the angry crowd because he couldn’t provide food and water?

Anyway, Song Lufeng’s actions surprised everyone in the group.

Even if they found a preserved supermarket from the golden age, it couldn’t supply the needs of so many people.

He was curious to see what Song Lufeng was up to.

Song Lufeng raised his hand:

“The meat is being boiled in front of the City Lord’s residence. Anyone causing a scene or fighting for food will lose the right to eat!”

One sentence was more effective than any nuclear deterrence.

Everyone immediately stopped and became obedient.

Song Lufeng nodded, satisfied. His gratitude to the savior grew. Even if he had done countless deeds in the past, his words had never had such impact.

Indeed, food was the most important thing in the world.

“Those who were watching without causing trouble, come forward to receive a bowl of porridge, a piece of meat, and stand in line.”

Whoosh!

Everyone immediately moved to where his finger pointed.

Some troublemakers tried to sneak in, but they were pushed out.

“You caused trouble earlier, you don’t deserve to stand here!”

“You there, I saw you with a fire starter!”

The troublemakers felt ashamed, but their hunger kept them rooted to the spot as if on needles.

The sharp-faced man tried to sneak in but was kicked out.

“Get out, you were the one stirring up trouble!”

Once the line was formed.

Song Lufeng continued:

“Those with secondary or higher life skills, come to the front of the line, you’ll receive two bowls of porridge, two pieces of meat, and if you join civilian work in the city, you’ll receive daily supplies. At the end of the month, based on your work and performance, your benefits will increase.”

“Those with C-level or higher combat abilities, stand in the third line, receive two bowls of porridge, two pieces of meat, and if you join patrol, duty, surveillance, or mediation, you’ll receive daily supplies. Performance ratings will increase your benefits at the end of the month.”

“Those with B-level or higher military skills, strategies, or leadership, stand in the third line, receive three bowls of porridge, three pieces of meat, three bottles of water, and if you join the military, you’ll receive monthly supplies with an increase in benefits based on performance.”

Some people in the crowd’s eyes lit up.

Everyone eagerly lined up.

“City Lord, I have building skills!”

“I have carpentry skills!”

“I’m a chef!”

Tears filled their eyes as they had thought their skills would be useless, but now they realized there was hope.

“I have C-level rock abilities, I’m willing to work!”

“I have B-level wind abilities, I also want to work!”

“I have A-level metal abilities, please give me a job!”

Even those with combat-related abilities eagerly requested jobs. A full meal every day could make them distinguish between good and bad.

They all wanted to join the workforce!

Several generals behind Song Lufeng looked pleased. This was indeed a good way to replenish their workforce with skilled people!

There were even several A-level abilities among them!

The last team was the smallest, mostly elderly.

They weren’t as excited, their demeanor calm, but they were the ones not to be underestimated.

“Good, Bai Shuang, Shu Weng, Lv He, take them to the City Lord’s residence to eat meat and drink porridge.”

“Yes, City Lord.”

As they left, the remaining troublemakers and some onlookers stayed.

Some onlookers were eagerly yet nervously approaching.

“City Lord, my family member has abilities, can I send him to get food?”

Song Lufeng: “Of course.”

The person hurriedly ran back home.

Others quickly followed, not wanting to miss a step.

Soon, only the sharp-faced man and those who had caused trouble remained.

Song Lufeng’s gaze swept over.

An elderly woman knelt down.

“City Lord, we don’t want to cause trouble, but we can’t survive. We really have no other choice!”

Others also knelt.

They had nearly been burned to death, and it was Song Lufeng who saved them.

Having escaped death, they were already filled with unease.

Now, they felt even more guilty.

Song Lufeng helped the elderly woman up.

“I know your situation. Go collect your porridge and meat, take it home to your grandson.”

The elderly woman thanked him profusely and left.

The others were full of expectation.

Song Lufeng’s face turned cold.

“Who encouraged you to self-immolate? Who gave you the fire starters? Bring them out and they can go get their food.”

Bad!

The sharp-faced man and the lame man tried to escape but were caught by the angry crowd.

“City Lord, I’m innocent!”

The sharp-faced man tried to argue but was gagged and taken away for imprisonment.

The situation was perfectly resolved, and Gu Man happily said:

“Wonderful, City Lord Song!”

“I’ll start distributing the meat now, let’s give them a little shock!”

“The rest will be transported by truck and stored!”

Just one meal wasn’t enough to calm everyone down.

With absolute resources in hand, people would finally feel secure.

Song Lufeng marveled at Gu Man’s idea.

His heart felt both warm and guilty.

“This must have cost a lot, right?”

“I’ll send you some tribute after I get back!”

Gu Man smiled.

“No rush. I haven’t touched that box of gold. In my world, I’m quite a rich woman and can afford to support all of you.”

“Even if the money runs out, I still have those gems… uh, those crystal cores look so much like jewels, hehe.”

Song Lufeng remembered the large diamonds presented to him and wondered if they were valuable.