Invincible Copy System
Chapter Summary
At least we don’t have to worry about not finding enough people.” Fang Qiang said helplessly. Luo Dong has also become a warrior apprentice now, and when you were looking for people last time, Luo Dong hadn’t even broken through yet. He’s your own classmate.” As for the other warrior apprentices, Fang Qiang naturally had no time to bother with them, but Luo Dong was different.
Fang Qiang also felt a headache when he looked at the people outside the back window.
“Don’t even mention it. These people are refugees from other places, and they somehow got wind of our job openings. They keep coming to apply, but we can’t possibly hire so many people. So, they just moved their families here. Whenever we post new job openings, they’re the first to apply. At least we don’t have to worry about not finding enough people.”
Fang Qiang said helplessly. He had organized patrol members to drive them away before, but even if they were driven away during the day, they would be back the next day. The patrol members were already exhausted from patrolling outside, so it was impossible to ask them to stand guard here continuously.
Moreover, if they weren't here, it would be difficult to find enough patrol members. These people being here actually drove down the wages; we no longer need to pay as much as before. Now, hiring a patrol member only costs about 45% of the original price, and that’s all thanks to these people.
“This is a good thing, it shows that our gathering point is prospering. However, we need to take precautions. If these people can’t get food, they might harass our citizens. We need to monitor them strictly.”
Liu Ning knew what hungry people were capable of, so he absolutely wouldn't allow them to cause trouble.
“Don’t worry, I had a meal with the patrol officers from the garrison two days ago. They installed surveillance cameras on both sides, and besides their cameras, I also installed cameras in the blind spots. Every day, six patrol members are specifically assigned to watch them. If they dare to cause trouble, the patrol office won’t just stand by.”
Liu Ning didn't understand some societal matters, but Fang Qiang was well-versed. Thanks to Fang Qiang’s efforts, the patrol office incorporated many areas here into their jurisdiction. Liu Ning remembered that the entire gathering point used to have many dark areas, but now the dark areas are diminishing, occupying only 15% of the total area. This number used to be 45%, and it’s all thanks to Fang Qiang.
Of course, besides Fang Qiang’s eloquence, the money within the gathering point also played a crucial role. For example, the patrol office installed the surveillance equipment outside, but the installation fee was more than double that of other shops. This cost was borne by the local gathering point. If they didn’t bear this money, they would absolutely not have the time to come over; this is where they made their profits.
“By the way, don’t those large gathering points all have guard teams? They patrol the streets every day. Should we also form a guard team? It would be a great improvement for the citizens.”
Liu Ning suddenly thought of this. Both the Xue family and the Wang family had their own guard teams, and Zhao Wudi also had his own. Liu Ning actually wanted his own guard team, so he wanted to see if the gathering point had such a plan. If they did, both sides could form one together.
“I say, little brother, did you have a fever last night? Look at our gathering point. Although our economic conditions improved after we returned last time, do you know how much it costs to form a guard team? Just look at the Xue family’s guard team that came to arrest us; each person’s equipment costs hundreds of thousands. How could we afford that?”
Fang Qiang said in a huff, feeling that Liu Ning was saying some outlandish things. For the gathering point where Fang Qiang was, a guard team was like the stars in the sky.
Liu Ning smiled awkwardly. Liu Ning’s perspective was now different from theirs. Their current financial situation certainly didn’t allow for the formation of a guard team, but Liu Ning was now one of the city’s top ten richest people. He had tens of billions in cash in his account. Let alone forming one guard team, even forming ten guard teams, the funds would be more than enough.
Liu Ning had this idea for a while. When Liu Ning was not in the city, his family needed protection. If there was a guard team, his mother and wife wouldn’t have to stay cooped up in the community all day; they could go out and travel freely.
Of course, this wasn't something that could be done overnight. Liu Ning had discussed it with Wang Jun before: if you want to form a guard team, you at least need a permit.
A guard team was considered an armed force distinct from the garrison, so the garrison’s approval process was extremely difficult.
Moreover, the number of people allowed in a guard team was strictly controlled, so this wasn’t something that could be done just by saying so. Even with Wang Jun’s help, they would have to plan for the long term.
“Don’t talk about your guard team for now. I have something serious to discuss with you. When Li Tie and Old Wu Er came back this time, those two were really boasting to the high heavens. Just now, I saw them bragging over there, saying you gave them a lot of equipment, this kind of treatment, that kind of treatment. The warrior apprentices at our gathering point are all green with envy. Next time, can you take a few more out?”
Fang Qiang was naturally envious in his heart. If Fang Qiang hadn’t been injured, even if Liu Ning only took one warrior apprentice, he would definitely have taken Fang Qiang out.
“Forget it, you tell those people to stop. It’s not like I didn’t ask you to help me find people last time. Those people are all afraid of death. Now that they see others making money, they want to go out? There’s no such good thing in the world.”
Liu Ning immediately blocked that path, unwilling to take those timid people out. He just felt that those people would cause trouble, and who had the time to take them out?
“Alright, you call the shots on this matter. But there’s one person you have to take care of. Do you remember that classmate who went out with you the very first time? Luo Dong has also become a warrior apprentice now, and when you were looking for people last time, Luo Dong hadn’t even broken through yet. This kid broke through yesterday. You have to take care of him, right? He’s your own classmate.”
As for the other warrior apprentices, Fang Qiang naturally had no time to bother with them, but Luo Dong was different. Luo Dong, Fang Qiang, and Liu Ning were taught by the same teacher, so there was this bond of friendship. Liu Ning naturally had to take more care of Liu Ning. He had saved Luo Dong twice in the wilderness and given Luo Dong some money, which led to Luo Dong’s current achievements.
Liu Ning was also very happy to hear that Luo Dong had become a warrior apprentice.