Industrial Cthulhu doesn't believe in the end times.

I'll just take a look at Chapter 24.

The most clearly identified people on the list are actually a few people from Su Xun's previous life, some of whom lived until they faced the tenth-order natural disaster with Su Xun.

For example, Academician Xu Huan of the Soybean Research Institute and Su Xun were close friends despite their age difference. Before his death, the old man actually fell ill. As is often the case with the elderly, he could not bear it any longer. Every time he fell ill, it made people worry.

Unexpectedly, when the apocalypse arrived, this person suddenly awakened a plant catalysis-type superpower, and then it was as if he had lived a second life, becoming incredibly vigorous and stronger than any young man when beating people up.

Before Su Xun obtained an opportunity to advance rapidly, he was the strongest superhuman in Binhai City. His powerful ability to both nourish himself and control plants to kill enemies was something Su Xun greatly envied.

Su Xun even doubted at one point that this kind of person was the protagonist.

Besides him, there were several others whom Su Xun had also met, including their names, jobs, and ages, all of which he wrote down on a piece of paper.

Are there any criminals here? What are those marked lines...?

Speaking of that criminal, Su Xun smiled and said, "Don't underestimate this person, and there's no need to be too wary of him. Although he made a mistake on impulse, he's not actually a bad person. In the post-apocalyptic world, he possessed powerful abilities and not only did not commit any evil deeds, but he also rescued many survivors."

"As for those marked..." Su Xun frowned: "They are at the other extreme. These people did a lot of wrong things in the apocalypse and have a bad reputation. The organization needs to carefully screen them."

The list is full of names that are underlined. The sudden acquisition of powerful abilities has caused many people to lose their true nature. Many of them were even highly respected and had respectable status before the apocalypse.

Compared to that criminal, it seems somewhat ironic.

Are these people very dangerous?

Seeing the other party's expression, Su Xun was afraid that this big shot would find all these people and kill them, so he quickly said, "It's not that big. Their harm is relatively limited. Many of them were wiped out by the local survivor base when they developed to a certain extent. Most of the survivors live in the danger zone all year round."

After all, given the level of danger in the apocalypse, whether one wants to do evil or good, one is confined to a very small area. Zombies don't care what kind of person you are; to them, the flesh and blood of good people and bad people are equally delicious.

"Only a very few individuals have generated significant influence, but in order to win people's hearts after taking power, they have gradually leaned towards order, which is an inevitable trend."

Those who follow the right path receive much help, while those who stray from it receive little. This is a very simple truth, and those who do evil and cause chaos will find it difficult to gain the support of the majority.

People often say that after the end times, order collapses and people become treacherous, as if all survivors will immediately turn into jackals and beasts as soon as they lose their supervision.

In reality, people are inherently orderly. Even in the event of a major disaster, order will generally be maintained for a considerable period of time. Only a few people with malicious intentions will begin to commit evil deeds—and these people will certainly be cautious, fearing that the management system can be quickly rebuilt and used to settle scores with them.

Moreover, even without unified leadership, when the number of people reaches a certain level, the good side will inevitably prevail. No one does not crave order and security, and when someone tries to destroy these things, the masses will resist and abandon him.

Shao Xuezhen shook his head and chuckled as he looked at Su Xun's expression, knowing that his previous attitude toward the subcontinent had made the other party wary.

"It's nothing. I don't intend to do anything to these people; I just want to understand them."

"In the end, you can't punish people now for things that haven't happened yet. What do you think of the organization?"

Su Xun thought to himself, "When you were pointing out the subcontinent on the map, your expression didn't seem like you had no ideas at all."

The look in one's eyes when one wants to kill someone cannot be hidden, nor can the look in one's eyes when one wants to destroy a country.

He sighed, but couldn't help saying again, "We must be kinder to these people. A little guidance is all it takes to change a person's inclination between doing good and doing evil."

“These people are extremely valuable personnel. In the post-apocalyptic era, superhumans are our most important force and the most advanced technology. I have marked these people to make the organization more cautious and attentive to them, and to let them feel the organization’s care, which is enough to change the fate of most people.”

"Of course, the part that is not marked should be given even more trust and support."

"The difference between good and evil is just a matter of a single thought." Having reached the position of ASEAN council member, Shao Xuezhen naturally understood these things very well. Su Xun was just afraid that he might misjudge the value and destructive power of superhumans and make the wrong decision, so he couldn't help but say a few more words.

Su Xun breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the other party had agreed.

Then, Shao Xuezhen took the list and left to prepare for the establishment of the personnel selection department.

Su Xun took a sip of water and continued with her work.

Many things are better started as early as possible. For example, Su Xun's post-apocalyptic survival manual has already been submitted for the first draft and is being printed. While it is being printed, Su Xun is also checking for omissions and filling in gaps, striving to produce a more complete version as soon as possible.

In addition, there were many more practical tasks that required his attention. Many departments were constantly discussing project feasibility with him, such as the renovation of shelters, the transportation of supplies, and the allocation of electricity. There were countless things to consider.

If Jiang Yi hadn't been there to remind him every day, Su Xun probably wouldn't have even remembered to eat.

Over the past few days, Jiang Yi has not only been competent as a personal assistant, but has absolutely completed her tasks 200%, taking meticulous care of Su Xun.

Thanks to this, Su Xun was able to avoid ruining his health through the high-intensity work.

"Advisor Su, it's time to eat."

Hearing her words, Su Xun nodded.

"Should we eat at the cafeteria today or just eat here?"

After stretching his sore and stiff body, Su Xun sighed, "Let's go to the cafeteria. Walking around for a bit will clear my head."

Many people on the road stopped to greet Su Xun as he passed by.

"Hello, Consultant Su!"

"Commander Su!"

"Hey, I'm the deputy, just a figurehead, nothing more." Su Xun smiled at the person, then turned to Jiang Yi and sighed.

"Everyone seems very enthusiastic."

Jiang Yi pursed her lips and remained silent. Outside of work, she was actually a man of few words.

While we were eating, the cafeteria TV was showing the news that the lunar spacecraft had successfully returned to Earth orbit and was about to enter the descent phase.

It felt like just yesterday that Su Xun saw the news about these people discovering ice on the moon; the passage of time suddenly became incredibly clear in front of him.

He had just relaxed a little when he immediately felt the urgency of time again.

He quickly ate all the rice from his bowl, then let out a long sigh: "Let's get back to work. What's the schedule next?"

Jiang Yi flipped through her work log and replied, "Tomorrow we need to go to Luzhou to participate in the research and development of nuclear fusion facilities, and the day after tomorrow we need to visit the industrial production line of room temperature superconducting materials in Chongqing."

The production line previously used for manufacturing related equipment has been put into operation so quickly? Can the quality be guaranteed?

Jiang Yi didn't know either: "So you need to go and take a look."

(End of this chapter)