Yang Xiaojin tilted her head and looked at Ren Xiaosu. For the past two days, she had been thinking about what kind of house she should build for herself here.
It definitely couldn't be squeezed together with the other bandits, right? Could she build it a little bigger, such as a kitchen or a small yard? Then she could get Ren Xiaosu to catch some pigs and pheasants in the wilderness and domesticate them. Who knew, she might even be able to rear two cows.
Thinking of this, Yang Xiaojin also started looking forward to the new bricks coming out of the kiln the next day.
However, her house would probably have to wait a little longer. After all, there were still quite a few gaps in the brick houses here. Since Ren Xiaosu wanted to set an example, she was not afraid to suffer together with Ren Xiaosu.
But she was curious. Now that they had already fired their guns, what would Ren Xiaosu use as a target to keep them together?
But she heard Ren Xiaosu say, "Starting tomorrow, we'll continue pressing the bricks. We won't use the bricks from the next kiln to build a house for now. We'll build the fortifications instead."
Jin Lan muttered, "I thought we'd be able to stop working."
Although Ren Xiaosu was trying his best to change their minds, it was difficult to change deep-rooted habits. In Jin Lan's opinion, the bandits should start killing and looting now that they had guns. Even if they did not want to do that anymore, there was no need for them to continue working.
Ren Xiaosu suddenly said, "Starting tomorrow, we'll be able to get a motorcycle if we accumulate another 200 bullets."
Jin Lan, Zhang Yiheng, and the others looked at the brand new motorcycles with sparkling eyes. It had been a long time since they had touched a motorcycle since they came to this settlement.
Men all liked things that gave off a sense of power, and cars were one of them. Whether it was a two-wheeled motorcycle or a four-wheeled car, the moment the engine revved, it was like a roar from the bottom of their hearts. It was exhilarating.
Xu Jinyuan was a little hesitant. Should he quickly get back to work and get a motorcycle too? Besides, he was a skilled worker, so he would definitely be able to get a motorcycle faster than the others.
The next morning, Ren Xiaosu walked to the river after he woke up. The spring floods would last for a long time, and the hotter the weather, the wider the river would be.
In the summer, the river, which stretched for an unknown distance, would be like the lifeline of mankind, traversing across the wasteland.
Ren Xiaosu walked all the way to the settlement. Today was the day the bricks were produced from the kiln. The bandits felt that only one kiln was a little slow, so they prepared to build a new one, and a bigger one at that.
Someone asked Jin Lan why they were making so many bricks. The houses would be finished sooner or later, so would the brick kilns still be useful then?
Jin Lan said mysteriously, "What if another Stronghold 179 is suddenly built here?"
The question of why Ren Xiaosu and Yang Xiaojin were here had been lingering in the minds of the bandits for a long time. After thinking about it for a long time, everyone guessed that Stronghold 178 was planning to expand their influence inland. In that case, wouldn't this empty valley be a good choice?
Previously, no organizations had built strongholds here because this ungoverned area was too sensitive. No one would agree to anyone building a stronghold here.
But if a powerful organization like Stronghold 178 were to make a move, the Yang Clan would probably not be able to stop them, and the Soong Clan in the north would not be a match for Stronghold 178. Although the location was not too good, the timing was perfect!
Moreover, if Stronghold 178 wanted to sell their mineral resources inland, they would have to pass through this valley!
Thinking of this, Jin Lan and the others felt they understood.
Along the way, everyone would greet each other warmly and address each other as brothers when they saw each other. It was as though everyone had really become family after Ren Xiaosu said they had become a family last night.
Some people really believed it, while others did not. But in this kind of environment, those who did not believe it could not say anything.
At this moment, Xu Jinyuan's subordinates watched all of this in silence. In any case, they did not believe it.
Someone counted the days and realized there was not much time left before the leader gave them. According to the agreement, they were supposed to sneak out to report the situation tonight and complete their plot in the wilderness. After that, they would launch a surprise attack tomorrow night.
"Brother Xu, let's get ready to retreat." Someone said to Xu Jinyuan, "Tonight …"
Xu Jinyuan glared at him. "What are you talking about? How can I leave my family? "
His subordinates were speechless.
What fucking family! Are you f * cking crazy?!
At first, everyone thought Xu Jinyuan was joking. But when they became serious, they realized Xu Jinyuan was being serious!
"Brother Xu, didn't you say you didn't believe them?" one of the bandits said aggrievedly.
Xu Jinyuan sighed and said, "Do bandits have a good ending? Have you ever heard of any bandits enjoying their old age in peace?"
Everyone thought back carefully and realized there really wasn't such a case.
Xu Jinyuan continued, "You've already interacted with Ren Xiaosu and Yang Xiaojin. Let's not talk about whether they're from Stronghold 178 or not. Let's just talk about how they compare to our previous leader."
"In terms of strength, both sides are supernatural beings." The bandit analyzed, "But there are only two of them here."
"In terms of character, it's indeed more comfortable here." Someone said, "Back where we were, the atmosphere was quite depressing. We didn't even dare to breathe too loudly."
Xu Jinyuan nodded. "What about here?"
"We're like a family. We can joke around and work together."
"So let's not talk about anything else for now. Which side do y 'all think is better?" Xu Jinyuan said, "Do y' all really think I've been fooled? No, it's Ren Xiaosu and Yang Xiaojin who have given me a glimmer of hope. "
Xu Jinyuan looked at Jin Lan and Zhang Yiheng, who were carrying bricks in the distance. Had these bandits really chosen to stay here because they had been brainwashed?
No, it was because they had seen the power of hope, so they willingly joined this scam.
If a scam could really bring everyone a better life, would it still be a scam?
Xu Jinyuan had insomnia all night before he finally made his decision.
"Then we won't be working together from the inside?" someone probed.
"Mhm." Xu Jinyuan nodded. "I'll find an opportunity to tell Boss about this later so he can guard against any sneak attacks."
"Then if he finds out we're here as spies, will he ostracize us?" someone asked.
Xu Jinyuan was taken aback. He took a deep breath and said, "I believe he won't."
Then Xu Jinyuan walked over to where Ren Xiaosu was. He thought he could convince all of his subordinates to stay, but some of them still sneaked away. Before they left, the bandit who escaped said, "Although I also think this place is good, look at how the others don't even know how to carry a gun. When the leader gets here, this place will be reduced to ashes overnight. I don't want to die!"
The others looked at one another and found it difficult to make a decision.
When Xu Jinyuan walked up to Ren Xiaosu and was hesitating on how to speak, Ren Xiaosu turned to him with a smile and asked, "When are those bandits going to attack?"
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