CH 79

Chapter 79 - Do you think there's something a bit wrong with me? (1)

The hole in this guy's brain was too big. How did he come up with such a bad idea?

Bei Nuan hastily refused, "How can I be the leader? Besides, we're leaving soon."

The various cliques seriously considered the school group's leader's suggestion. Rather than stay in this stalemate, they might as well choose a compromise that everyone could accept. This woman wasn't in any group, so it was better to choose her than the leader of a group.

They were like a group of puppies fighting over a meat bone. No one could win, so they might as well hand the meat bone to a rabbit for safekeeping. Anyways, rabbits were vegetarians.

The leader of the Jiangdong group immediately stated, "I think this idea works."

The leader of the Jiangxi group didn't want to fall behind. "Me too. How about this? We'll take a vote."

The leader of the student group stood up and said to everyone, "Those that agree to choose this woman to be the leader…" He looked back and asked Bei Nuan, "... What's your name?"

"Bei Nuan." Bei Nuan thought; you guys don't even know my name. Wasn't this too reckless on their part?

"Those that agree to chose Bei Nuan as the leader of Refuge #9, raise your hand."

Hands rose up like numerous saplings in a forest.

There were people that believed in Bei Nuan's pure and kind face. There were others that insisted on believing that Bei Nuan had a strong power. Some people were tired of the endless arguing from the various groups. There were others that followed their leader. Whoever their leader voted for, they would vote for too.

Thus, Bei Nuan's approval rating was terribly high.

Bei Nuan had good eyes. She saw that Du Ruo was excitedly raising his left hand too in the crowd of raised hands. His hand was raised higher than everyone else. He looked like he was a moment away from standing up.

Jiang Fei actually smiled and raised his hand too.

Only Lu Xingchi didn't raise his hand. He was resting his elbow on his knee with his fist covering his mouth. He looked like he was holding back a smile. He seemed very amused that everyone was forcing Bei Nuan to be the leader of Refuge #9.

The proposal was passed. It was an almost unanimous win.

Bei Nuan: "..."

"But we're leaving," Bei Nuan weakly protested.

"There's no rush." The leaders of the groups were very excited. "We haven't even discussed the management rules yet. We can talk about your departure after we iron out the details. Come over here, you'll preside over the meeting."

Bei Nuan: "..."

The meeting was mostly deciding who would be part of the management group and their duties. They also discussed how to distribute food and water, how to organize a team to look for supplies, and so on.

Everyone had their own ideas, and it was impossible to come to a consensus. What one person agreed with, others would oppose it. What one person opposed, the others would agree. In short, no one would agree to anything that would increase their opponents' power.

They argued until the sun set, and there was still no progress.

Bei Nuan really really wanted to go off to eat ice cream. Cool and refreshing ice cream dipped in Coke.

"I think…" Bei Nuan swallowed, trying to speak.

No one paid attention to her. She was a person that didn't have followers, despite her title of Refuge #9's leader.

It had been too chaotic in the yard earlier. None of the leaders of the various groups had witnessed Bei Nuan controlling the spikes and saving them from the zombies. Although the rumors about that were flying, none of the leaders believed that this young woman had any special power.

It was true that something extraordinary had happened, but there were hundreds of people in the yard at the time. It was possible that anyone could have done it. It didn't have to be her.

She looked like someone that could fall over with a poke. She didn't like someone with a cool, wild, and domineering ability.

They only chose her to be the leader because that was a proposal that everyone would agree to.

"Listen to me…" Bei Nuan raised her volume.

No one paid attention to her. They were flushed in anger and spitting saliva when they talked.

"Listen to me!" Bei Nuan shouted.

Suddenly, there was a long bang. The two large iron doors of the cafeteria slammed shut. There was no wind outside.

Everyone shivered with fright.