At the Third Military Factory, Li Deng had already become a hero!
Because without his words, their treatment would not have improved.
Uncle Song smiled at Li Deng and said, "Little Li, it's thanks to you. Otherwise, we would still be living such miserable lives."
Others nodded in agreement.
Li Deng looked at the happy workers and felt a bit incredulous.
Were they really satisfied now?
Yes, their treatment was better, and they could eat proper meals. Their working hours were also reduced a little.
But it was still in the realm of slave labor!
These people were already so grateful?
Li Deng was a person full of resistance consciousness. He would never be satisfied with the status quo.
He believed this world should not be like this.
When the doomsday arrives, all humanity should unite closely, not just a few people at the top of the pyramid wielding power and privilege.
A little charity would make those below extremely grateful.
He had seen light before, so how could he tolerate darkness?
However, Li Deng was in a relatively good mood now because there was at least a good start.
That young noble seemed easier to communicate with than other elites. Maybe this was a good entry point.
Li Deng quickly formed a plan in his mind. He had some prestige and influence among the workers now.
If he could unite the workers' strength and negotiate with that young noble, maybe they could improve the status of ordinary workers again.
Maybe they could even establish a union!
Of course, Li Deng never considered using violent methods to resist.
Now that Dongdu's hundreds of thousands of troops were under their control, and with evolvers appearing, resistance would only bring bloodshed and harsher suppression.
Non-violent and moderate methods would be better.
Li Deng began to imagine the future. Judging by the young noble's good attitude, could they ask for more?
For example, establish a democratic council?
While Li Deng was imagining the future, Hu Weimin walked into the workshop with a smile.
Li Deng's eyes flashed with annoyance and regret.
It was a pity that the young noble did not punish Hu Weimin just now.
But presumably after today's matter, Hu Weimin should be more restrained.
Hu Weimin smiled and walked up to Li Deng, cheerfully saying, "Little Li, come out for a moment, I have something to tell you."
His smile was very warm, even close to intimate.
Li Deng sneered disdainfully and nodded.
Then he left the workshop with Hu Weimin and entered Hu Weimin's office.
Hu Weimin's office had canned beer and other food, even air conditioning and a bed—the conditions were much better than those of the workers!
Li Deng snorted coldly, "What, want to discuss improving our working conditions with me?"
Hu Weimin looked at Li Deng, who acted boldly without fear, and mocked him in his heart.
This fool probably thought that Qin Jun's good attitude toward him meant he had found a backer.
He coldly clapped his hands, and two fierce-looking big men entered from outside, glaring at Li Deng.
Only then did Li Deng panic.
He stepped back a few paces and said nervously, "What do you want to do?!"
Hu Weimin's face revealed a cruel smile, saying calmly, "Nothing much, just to make you disappear forever."
Then the two big men walked toward Li Deng.
Although Li Deng was a troublemaker who had often defied Hu Weimin, when he saw Hu Weimin really trying to kill him,
he was truly frightened!
After all, Li Deng was so defiant and rebellious because he had not yet adapted to the doomsday.
His mindset was still from the old era, believing in equality and even filled with anti-rich sentiment.
But the doomsday was cruel. Everyone who could not adapt would be eliminated. There was no second chance.
Li Deng cried out desperately, "Hu Weimin, how dare you touch me?
That Qin Family eldest young master has a good impression of me. If you kill me, how will you explain to the young master?!"
Hu Weimin showed an exaggerated smile.
"Kid, to make you a clear ghost, the order to kill you came from Young Master Qin Jun..."
"What?"
Li Deng almost could not believe his ears!
How was this possible?
Qin Jun didn't seem harsh.
Wasn't he willing to improve the workers' treatment?
Wasn't he supposed to be a very communicative and open-minded person?
How could this be?
Why did he praise me to my face, then turn around and order my death?
Li Deng struggled wildly like a chick caught by the throat by the big men.
"My plan hasn't even started, and I have to die like this??"
His struggles were in vain. The suffocating feeling surged like a tide, enveloping him.
His consciousness grew dim, with only one last thought in his heart.
When the workers found out he was dead, they should be very angry and riot, right?
...
Li Deng died, strangled alive.
Hu Weimin looked at Li Deng's corpse with a sneer, then coldly ordered, "Carry his body up and bring it into the workshop."
The two big men nodded and lifted Li Deng's body, following Hu Weimin back to the workshop.
The workers saw Li Deng's corpse and were shocked, eyes wide open.
But no one spoke; they just silently stared.
"I killed Li Deng!"
Hu Weimin sneered and openly admitted it, looking contemptuously at the silent workers.
"Who here objects?"
Still no one spoke. Even Uncle Song, who was closest to Li Deng, was very sad but more afraid.
Seeing the workers' shrinking eyes, Hu Weimin nodded in satisfaction.
He sneered, "Young Master Qin Jun raised your treatment, so you can eat rice and work only ten hours a day starting tomorrow!"
The workers cheered immediately and no longer cared about Li Deng's death.
"Thank you, Young Master Qin Jun!"
"Thank you, Supervisor Hu!"
Some workers even knelt, crying with emotion.
"But..." Hu Weimin changed his tone, "Because Li Deng was a troublemaker, I am not satisfied. Your performance points will be deducted by twenty percent this month.
If there are any more troublemakers, I will apply to return your treatment to the old standards."
"No, no!"
"I've never liked Li Deng!"
"If anyone dares to rebel again, we will beat them to death ourselves!"
The people were scared and promised earnestly. Some even spat on Li Deng's corpse. Everyone immediately hated Li Deng deeply.
If not for Li Deng, their performance points wouldn't have been deducted this month!
Even though only half an hour ago, they still regarded Li Deng as a hero...
Seeing this scene, the smile on Hu Weimin's face grew wider.
But at the same time, a wave of disgust arose in his heart...
These pigs!
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