290 The Choice (2/2)
”That’s enough, Little Hua. Calm down. Since there are ideas, why not elaborate?” Academician Qin sighed.
”Because there is no need for that, the eyes of the masses are shortsighted.”
Han Junhua heard the argument. Qin Academician smile and turn to see Wu Yaguo.
”Can I tell you a story?”
”Go ahead.” Although anger filled his heart, to the old man, he still very much respected him.
”A poor man lived with a wealthy man. Because there was a policeman that kept things in order, the two men live in peace. One day, the order that has always existed suddenly disappeared overnight.
What will happen next?
Wu Yaguo gulped. He began to realize the seriousness of the problem.
”Now we should consider who should we rob the nuclear fusion core from, but how to ensure that the survivors on the surface will not plunder us. There is not only one problem facing the fallout shelter.” Academician Qin sighed.
”This information spreading among the ordinary residents would only add unnecessary panic.” Han Junhua glanced at Academician Qin.
”But if you do not say anything, the residents will also panic.” Academician Qin kindly smiled.
Han Junhua no longer said anything as she fell into silence.
Eyes shaking, Wu Yaguo said with difficulty, ”Then take advantage of the fact that they haven’t made a move yet. Raid enough nuclear fusion cores and then close the door of the fallout shelter. As long as we do not open the door -”
”We can’t hide here forever.”
He paused, Academician Qin continued to speak.
”There is no fundamental difference between the closure of 20 years to the closure of 50 years. It will only make the gap between the survivors of the surface and us greater.”
”What do you say we should do?” Wu Yaguo shouted as he was having a mental breakdown.
”Since the fallout shelter has opened in advance, the environment on the surface is not bad to the extent that we can’t survive. We should return to the surface, establish contact with the surface survivors, and rebuild our home-”
”Surface? What is there? There is only a group of primitive people who want to drink blood. Even if they know how to use gunpowder, possess advanced technology, they are still primitive people! Dirty environment, suffocating radiation dust, disgusting mutated creatures, I don’t agree we should leave the fallout shelter! There are warm beds, clean water, fresh food here, we don’t need to leave, ”Wu Yaguo retorted.
Ignoring Wu Yaguo, Han Junhua looked at Academician Qin.
”The Fishbone base knows about our energy shortage. If there is no surprise, they should be discussing how to plot against us. Any good ideas?”
It was the first time she used an asking tone, seeking advice.
”Then establish communication with them or trade.”
”Trades are only possible if both sides are equal. They already knew our weakness, if they can easily force us to surrender, they have no reason to choose to trade,” Han Junhua said in an undertone.
”Just let the weaknesses no longer exist.” Academician Qin lowered his head.
”Is that so ...” Han Junhua also fell into the same thought.
”What are you talking about?” Looking at the two people guessing the same riddle, Wu Yaguo asked.
But no one responded.
Because some things spreading would only add unnecessary panic…
Silence ensued for a long time, then Han Junhua abruptly declared, ”The conference is over.”
Relieved, Tian Feng who couldn’t sit any longer was the first to leave the conference room. Wu Yaguo’s mouth twitched. He wanted to say something, but eventually, nothing came out, so he turned away.
Standing up shakenly, when Academician Qin passed by Han Junhua, he stopped. Sighing, he said.
”Have you made your decision?”
”Mhmm.”
When he heard the affirmative answer, Academician Qin nodded his head and left the conference room.
In a glimpse, the original noisy conference room suddenly quieted down, leaving only Han Junhua there.
”Human nature?”
She slowly repeated those unknown words.
As she repeatedly chewed on the words, Han Junhua shook her head, got up, and walked out the door.