Invincible Copy System
Chapter Summary
Even if you pass the test at the gathering point, and then compete against the strongest individuals from several surrounding gathering points, do you think they'll take care of you? If they continue to provide meals as before, I'm afraid they won't be able to come up with that much money." Just as Liu Ning and Wei Xiong were feeling down, Zhang Chu offered an explanation. If you continue to take money, many of us will feel a little embarrassed to accept it.” Zhang Chu's words interrupted Liu Ni...
While the crowd below was bustling, many vehicles from the town government also arrived. Since each gathering point was a test site, the town government officials would supervise the entire process. After all, this activity was being monitored from top to bottom. If any cheating occurred, everyone would lose face. Besides, cheating was pointless now, as there would be a showdown later. Passing at that point wouldn't matter; if they encountered each other then, they would definitely get beaten up anyway. So, cheating was meaningless at this point.
Even if you pass the test at the gathering point, and then compete against the strongest individuals from several surrounding gathering points, do you think they'll take care of you? Even if you're powerful enough to bribe the entire city, what about the competition between the cities? And once you reach the central base city, can you bribe everyone? If you don't have that ability, then you'll have to rely on your own true strength.
"Something's not right. Before, everyone would go to the designated location at the naval base, but this time they've all been moved to their own gathering points. Could there be some change here?"
Wei Xiong said with some puzzlement, "Originally, after these people registered, they would go to some test locations in the surrounding area in groups. Some are relatively close to here, and some are relatively far away. So the people from the garrison should not be here."
Liu Ning had never taken a similar exam before, so he didn't understand the situation.
"The exam rules have changed this year. If you go to the designated location at the naval base, they will provide you with a meal. But now there is no such benefit. You will compete in the first round at your respective gathering points. If you eliminate most of the people, you will be provided with a meal in the second round. Those who pass the first round will not be provided with a meal, which will save the naval base some expenses."
Lone Wolf had received some information beforehand, so he understood what was going on. After hearing Lone Wolf's words, Wei Xiong and Liu Ning both shook their heads. The garrison was really too stingy. Since it was a major event for humans, what was wrong with people who signed up going to your place for a meal? Now you're even canceling this little benefit. Do you think you can make money this way?
"Look at how dejected you two are. We need to consider the actual situation. I went to the administrative governor's meeting before, so I naturally know more than you do. This time we suffered an attack from ferocious beasts, and most of our secret outposts outside the city were destroyed. Moreover, the city walls suffered such heavy losses. The fact that they didn't increase our tax revenue is already very considerate of us. So the garrison headquarters will naturally be a little stingy. If they continue to provide meals as before, I'm afraid they won't be able to come up with that much money."
Just as Liu Ning and Wei Xiong were feeling down, Zhang Chu offered an explanation. Zhang Chu often participated in official matters, while Wei Xiong spent most of his time at the gun club. As for Liu Ning, he knew even less about this. After hearing Zhang Chu's explanation, the two nodded in agreement.
It's clear that we agree with the naval base's decision. After all, it doesn't increase taxes for the people, which is a great policy that benefits them. Otherwise, they really wouldn't be able to afford it. Given their current living standards, they simply wouldn't be able to afford it if asked to spend more money.
All registrations are done on smart devices, and the deadline is 4 PM today. After 4 PM, these machines will be activated here, and most people will be tested here. Those who pass can continue, while those who fail will simply stop here, without wasting much time.
If you pass the first stage, you will enter the second stage of the test. The second stage is a best-of-three system where the system will match you with an opponent. You may play in your own gathering point or go to other gathering points to play, so it is all random. However, as long as you pass the first stage, your gathering point will definitely arrange a match. This match can charge admission fees, and the revenue from the admission fees is the gathering point's income.
According to the competition rules, if you win two out of three matches, you can advance to the next round. If you win one match, you still have a chance if there aren't enough players. However, if there are enough players, you will be eliminated on the spot.
Liu Ning looked at the competition rules and thought they were quite good. However, for those who wanted to freeload, this was not a good result, as they had no chance to get a free meal.
After registering, we had several hours to spare. Since we didn't have anything else to do, we chatted and joked around. We all felt that we were usually too busy, and this was the only time we had a chance to catch up with each other.
Liu Ning is a prominent figure in the community. Although recently, for some unknown reason, all of Liu Ning's businesses have been seized, people still enjoy chatting with him. This shows that the people here are still relatively simple and honest.
At least they didn't neglect Liu Ning just because his career was declining. However, some people felt that they had no future, since their workplaces had been shut down. Although Liu Ning was still paying them, they still felt that Liu Ning was declining, so they didn't have time to chat with him. After registering, they went out to look for jobs.
Everyone has their own ambitions, and there are all kinds of people in society. Liu Ning didn't say that these people were unkind; he just wouldn't hire them anymore. These people are absolutely right in their thinking. I can't change your minds, but I can choose not to use you.
The total population of the gathering point has reached 40,000. There are all kinds of people here. If they were all good people, Liu Ning probably wouldn't believe it. So, with these people as a contrast, we can see the importance of the others. Liu Ning has made up his mind that if they can get through the difficulties with our company, he can increase their salaries by 30% in the future. As for those who left, they will never be hired again. They don't know how to share weal and woe, so why should we care about their lives?
“You don’t need to take out so much money every month anymore. We’ve reached a balance here. You and your wife should enjoy life. You’ve contributed enough to the community over the years. If you continue to take money, many of us will feel a little embarrassed to accept it.”
Zhang Chu's words interrupted Liu Ning's thoughts; these words were addressed to Wei Xiong.