Chapter 55

A group of people were chatting in clusters in the hall on the first floor.

Lily had long noticed Belinda's abnormality. Although the two weren't very close, Lily didn't treat her as a complete stranger. After all, without her, the door to the hall might not have been opened.

Lily walked over and embraced Belinda. Neither of them spoke, just staying there quietly.

On the second floor.

"She told you last night that in the current world, those moral standards, those legal rules, and so on, have all become a piece of scrap paper. And we, specifically you, need to establish new rules."

After hearing Albe's words, Li Fatzi had some recollection.

"So, since everyone is relying on you to survive, you have the right to decide the rules and the right to deal with rapists."

Li Fatzi silently took out another Yuxi cigarette.

"This sounds a bit too serious. I think we should still discuss it with everyone..."

"Fatzi. I know you're a good person, and you only want to be a good person. But reality is like this; in many situations, only you can make the choice for everyone."

Li Fatzi's brows were almost knitted into a knot, clearly very conflicted.

Seeing that Li Fatzi wasn't speaking, Albe continued, "I know you respect everyone's thoughts and opinions in the team, which is a good thing. But there are many things, like Belinda's situation, that can't be discussed with everyone. You have to make the decision."

Albe stood up and patted Li Fatzi's shoulder.

"I know deciding someone's life and death is very difficult, extremely difficult. But everyone is counting on you now; you must be strong and resolute."

Li Fatzi's heart became increasingly conflicted by Albe's words. Albe was right; many things couldn't be decided democratically, and as a leader, he had to take responsibility.

What made him conflicted was that he also knew very well that expelling Big Tom from Wonderland was equivalent to indirectly killing him. How could Big Tom survive alone in that environment outside?

Moreover, from the look on Albe's face, she definitely...

"Belinda is now part of us. As our companion, I hope we don't spread her situation. Put yourself in her shoes; if this happened to me, I wouldn't want to face others' pitying looks every day." Albe continued to persuade Li Fatzi to help keep Belinda's secret, "If this gets out, I think it would be better to just kill her."

"What do you think should be done with him?" Li Fatzi looked up and asked Albe.

"Letting him go would just plant a time bomb for us."

"I understand."

Li Fatzi stubbed out his cigarette and nodded.

"Now you should understand why everyone wants you to be the leader."

Albe paused and continued,

"For example, take Lily. She's very smart. She saw these issues long ago but didn't want to take on the responsibility, so she pushed the problem to you."

"Speaking of which, why don't you like Lily?" Recalling what Albe said this morning, Li Fatzi asked curiously.

"It's not that I dislike her, just that I don't have a good impression of her." Albe touched her hair, denying that she disliked Lily.

Hearing Albe's answer, Li Fatzi couldn't help but want to comment, what's the difference between not having a good impression and disliking someone?

"Is it because she's too smart? Or too shrewd?" Li Fatzi still asked, not giving up.

"Women's issues can't be explained in a few words." Albe shook her head, not wanting to discuss this topic anymore.

"Alright, I know women's issues are complicated, and I don't want to figure them out. But we're all part of the same team now, so try not to make things too tense."

Li Fatzi was really worried that the melodramatic plots from TV shows might happen, feeling uneasy.

"Don't worry, I'll only say these things to you."

"Only to me? Hehe..."

As soon as Albe finished speaking, she saw Li Fatzi's lecherous expression and threw a cushion at him.

"Fatso, don't think too much!"

"How could I! By the way, do you remember what you said to me this morning? Do you know something about Lily?" Li Fatzi dodged the cushion and lay on the sofa, asking Albe.

Albe hesitated for a moment and then said, "Actually, it's nothing much. Last night, when you and she were playing dice, didn't Old Hong see it? Do you remember?"

"Um, I have some recollection. Then what?"

"He told me that Lily used tricks when playing dice with you, that she cheated."

Seeing Li Fatzi's surprised look, Albe continued.

"Why are you so surprised? You were so drunk, it's normal that you didn't notice. I'm not badmouthing her; if you don't believe me, ask Old Hong. Anyway, I don't have a good impression of her."

"This is irrelevant. Let's deal with Big Tom's issue first." Li Fatzi sighed and sat up straight.

He was starting to understand; in the apocalypse, no one needed a weak good person. They needed someone who could make tough decisions, do things they couldn't, and, if necessary, take the blame for them.

"I absolutely won't support any dictatorship. But since I need to make this decision, I'll do it!" Li Fatzi made up his mind and told Albe.

"There's still one problem. Although I believe Belinda wouldn't falsely accuse Big Tom, if Big Tom insists he did nothing, I'm afraid I might hesitate and can't bring myself to do it."

Li Fatzi said his concerns somewhat helplessly.

Albe also sighed. Although Li Fatzi had made up his mind to handle this alone, it involved a life, and his hesitation was inevitable.

Killing a living person is completely different from killing a zombie. This is different from the situation with Edward, where it was either him or you, as it was self-preservation.

But she couldn't say more, or it would seem like she was forcing him. Albe sat back on the sofa, waiting for Li Fatzi to make his decision.

For a moment, the second floor became quiet.

Suddenly, the bathroom on the second floor was opened. Li Fatzi and Albe hurried to see, and they saw the little girl Ning Dongqing come out.

They didn't expect there to be a third person on the second floor and were greatly surprised.

"Did you hear everything?"

Ning Dongqing nodded calmly.

"Don't worry, I won't say anything, for Belinda's sake."

"Okay, thank you, Dongqing." Hearing Ning Dongqing's words, Albe felt relieved.

Ning Dongqing nodded at Albe and walked toward the stairs. After a few steps, she turned back to Li Fatzi and said, "I saw Tom rape Belinda. Don't pity him; he deserves to die."

After saying that, Ning Dongqing ran downstairs.

No one spoke, and the second floor fell silent again.

"It seems I shouldn't have any more reservations."

Li Fatzi made his decision, and Ning Dongqing's words had a significant impact.

"Okay, what about Little Tom? He's Big Tom's younger brother. He slept with us on the first floor yesterday, so he's definitely not involved."

Hearing Albe's words, Li Fatzi felt a headache. He had already risked his life all day, and now he had to think about these things, which was really tiring!

"Big Tom did the bad deed, and it has nothing to do with Little Tom. Whether Little Tom stays or leaves is up to him."

Li Fatzi, of course, wasn't naive enough to think that Little Tom would still get along with him after he killed his brother.

But what could he do? Kill him? Drive him away?

Seeing Li Fatzi's troubled look, Albe said, "Li Fatzi, I thank you on behalf of Belinda and everyone."

Li Fatzi waved his hand, stood up, and walked downstairs.

"It's time to take care of business."