The Residents United

"Let me see."

Shen Yi took Jiangnan Yan's phone and scrolled through the chat logs in the group.

Then, he clicked on the video.

The video showed several naked men torturing a young woman.

Insults, screams, pleas... it was unbearable to listen to.

In the video, there was also a young man, beaten black and blue, with several pieces of flesh cut from his body, tied to a chair and forced to watch his wife being humiliated.

Even more despicable, the group of thugs placed the newlywed couple's wedding photo in front of the woman, forcing her to watch her wedding photo being defiled…

After watching the video, the residents in the group were furious, with some even cursing the thugs for being inhuman.

But the thugs didn't care; instead, they threatened all the residents.

They demanded that the other residents come downstairs immediately, or else if they broke down the doors, all the women would suffer the same fate!

Arrogant and overbearing!

Lawless!

But this was the apocalypse.

The group fell silent.

All the residents were afraid of these thugs.

They were just ordinary people, at most a bit richer than ordinary people, but they had never witnessed such a bloody and cruel scene.

It wasn't until the account used by the thugs was kicked out of the group chat that someone in the group started sending messages.

Resident of 0501: "These lunatics! They're completely insane! They have no bottom line!"

Resident of 0501: "Where are the police? Where are the police? Why isn't anyone answering the emergency calls? Can you guys get through to the police?"

Resident of 0201: "I can't get through. I haven't been able to get through for the past few days."

Resident of 0901: "What should we do? Everyone, think of a solution quickly! If these thugs really break in, we're dead!"

Resident of 1001: "Where's the property management? Property management, come out quickly! And the security guards, where are all the security guards? Come out and protect us! You get paid four or five thousand a month, and this is how you do your job?"

Resident of 0901: "If I'm not mistaken, two of those thugs were security guards. They were still wearing security uniforms."

Resident of 1001: "These sons of bitches, taking my money and then trying to harm me! Damn it, when the police arrive, I'm definitely going to complain about these bastards!"

Resident of 1001: "And these bandits, they're all poor people! As expected, the poorest are the most uneducated, only knowing how to steal and rob! It's disgusting!"

Resident of 1402: "The property management disappeared long ago. After they delivered supplies to us the day before yesterday, we haven't been able to contact them."

Resident of 0902: "Huh? How can property management be unreachable? My food and water are all gone. What should I do now? Where can I get supplies?"

Resident of 0801: "Upstairs neighbor, why did you eat so fast? Property management gave each household three days' worth of supplies the day before yesterday."

Resident of 0902: "My family is large, and besides, didn't property management say they would deliver supplies every three days? Who knew they wouldn't keep their word? What should I do if I have no food now?"

Resident of 0801: "What else can you do? Starve, I guess. It's the apocalypse, and you're not saving food, yet you're still thinking of relying on others."

Resident of 0902: "Are you sick, 801? Did I offend you? What's it to you if I eat my own food? You're really nosy!"

Resident of 0501: "Can everyone stop arguing for a moment? Let's try to stop the thugs downstairs first!"

Resident of 1402: "I have a suggestion. Each household in this building can send one person, and then we can unite to fight the thugs! There's strength in numbers, and those thugs wouldn't dare confront us head-on. What do you all think?"

Resident of 1501: "Ah? But, but I'm all alone in my house, and I'm a woman..."

Resident of 1502: "What's wrong with being a woman? Men and women are equal! Each household must send at least one person! Otherwise, if the thugs break in, we won't protect your home! Nor will we protect other families who don't contribute!"

Resident of 1502: "If you want to be protected, then unite! Don't make any excuses, and don't think about taking advantage!"

Resident of 1001: "I second that!"

Resident of 0801: "Then my family will send a man."

Resident of 1402: "Since everyone is willing to contribute, let's gather on the 18th floor! Remember to bring weapons, baseball bats or golf clubs, anything that can be used as a weapon!"

Resident of 1402: "Can all the residents of this building really be bullied by just six or seven people? We must show them who's boss!"

Resident of 0501: "Okay, okay, okay! I'm fired up now! We have to take them on! Let these guys know how powerful we are!"

The residents of Building 6 began to organize their counterattack.

To protect their families, for their own safety, even the most timid had to step forward.

The thugs were too crazy, especially the bloody videos they sent, which terrified everyone.

The thugs' original intention in sending the videos was to threaten the other residents and make them surrender willingly.

But little did they know, even the most timid person would fight desperately when their family and their own safety were threatened!

Therefore, the thugs' bloody videos had the opposite effect.

"No wonder there hasn't been much chaos in this community. So, three days ago, property management actually distributed supplies to every household. What good property management, excellent service..." Xu Wanting murmured.

She remembered that the school ran out of food the very next day, which led to the riots.

But in this community, people still maintained their moral bottom line and even helped each other.

But, that was before.

Now, with the property management missing, their three days' worth of food about to run out, and the thugs attacking, the last vestiges of order were likely to collapse.

Let alone the other residents.

Even Xu Wanting and Jiangnan Yan, who were protected by Shen Yi, were terrified by the thugs' brutal actions.

That woman… she's so pitiful!

Fortunately, they made the right choice and followed Shen Yi.

Seeing the tragic state of the other women, the way the two women looked at Shen Yi clearly changed, a newfound reliance in their eyes.

Although Shen Yi had threatened them with supplies, he hadn't treated them badly or abused them.

He provided them with food and drink every day, and protected their safety.

What's more, he promised to help them gain abilities!

Thinking about it this way, Shen Yi wasn't just not bad to them; he was incredibly good to them!

With that realization, the two women couldn't help but move closer to Shen Yi, proactively massaging his legs and attending to him.

Serving Shen Yi well was what they should be doing, not scheming against each other every day!

Jiangnan Yan and Xu Wanting exchanged a glance subconsciously, feeling a sense of relief in their hearts.

Xu Wanting no longer wanted to hold a grudge against Jiangnan Yan.

After all, they were practically family now.

If Shen Yi were to be away, they would have to help each other.

Compared to the ferocious thugs outside, their animosity was nothing…

Jiangnan Yan also felt there was no need to hate Xu Wanting. Although she had been tricked into coming by Xu Wanting, it now seemed like a good thing.

Otherwise, she would have starved to death long ago.

Or been bullied by those boys in the teaching building.

As she thought this, her hatred for Xu Wanting gradually dissipated.

"Does anyone know how to pan-fry a steak?" Shen Yi asked, enjoying the massage from two pairs of delicate hands.

The two women froze, exchanged a look, and then stammered.

Clearly.

Neither of them knew how.

After all, before the apocalypse, they were both young ladies who had never done any housework.

"I… I know how to pan-fry a steak."

Suddenly, a soft voice came from the direction of the bedroom.

It was Bai Xinyi, her face slightly flushed and her walk a little unsteady.

She had now joined this big family.

"Okay, then fry a few for us for dinner," Shen Yi said, taking out seven or eight steaks from his system space.

Each steak was about half a pound.

"Um, is it impossible to fry them if the power is out?" Xu Wanting asked uncertainly.

"It's possible; I just checked, and we can use the gas stove," Bai Xinyi replied.

She didn't harbor much hostility towards Xu Wanting.

After all, she had, in a way, stolen Xu Wanting's man…

Bai Xinyi actually felt a little embarrassed.

"Okay, fine."

Xu Wanting felt awkward.

She knew nothing about the kitchen.

She felt like she had lost face in front of Shen Yi.

Would this make Shen Yi like her even less?

No, I can't let this happen!

Seeing Bai Xinyi walk into the kitchen, Xu Wanting immediately followed. She wanted to learn how to cook!

Jiangnan Yan, meanwhile, knelt on the sofa, massaging Shen Yi's thighs.

The family was harmonious, and Shen Yi was very satisfied.

The pressure outside was immense, and he wanted to relax completely at home.

Especially after killing someone tod