Arctic survival, starting in hell at minus fifty degrees Celsius

Ever since Richard took over the camp, he has always felt that someone is watching them from outside.

But every time I go out to search, I can't find it.

However, he did see quite a few footprints, which confirmed his hunch that someone was indeed watching their camp, making Richard very uneasy.

For more than a month, he barely slept, half of his hair turned white, and he looked like he had aged more than ten years.

He couldn't appreciate the hardship of managing the camp until he was in charge.

Now he realized just how many things Sun Chengwu had to worry about every day.

Soon, the group gathered, armed with spears and daggers, and followed Richard out of the camp.

The two sides met soon after.

Sun Chengwu was also taken aback when he saw the person approaching. He called out, "Brother Li?"

Richard stopped when he heard the familiar voice, a look of delight spreading across his face. "Xiao Wu?"

The two quickly stepped forward, recognized each other's faces, and embraced tightly.

Sun Chengwu noticed Richard's graying hair and was deeply moved. "Brother Li, you've worked so hard these past few days."

Richard shook his head and said with a wry smile, "Actually, it's just a lack of ability. You manage so many people with ease, while I'm already giving it my all with only twenty-odd people under my charge."

When the two met again, there was no awkwardness between them; it was as if they had endless things to say to each other.

When the brothers saw that it was Sun Chengwu, they all came forward to greet him warmly, "Brother Wu, boss..."

Sun Chengwu hugged each of them.

The brothers who were left behind initially thought they had been abandoned.

He harbored many grievances and spoke ill of Sun Chengwu behind his back.

But the moment he saw Sun Chengwu, all his complaints vanished.

"Brother Wu!"

"Boss!"

Looking at his excited brothers, Sun Chengwu choked up and said, "Brothers, you've worked hard."

What are they waiting for?

Isn't this exactly what we've been waiting for?

Instead of staying in a warm, big house, they came to this run-down place to go beachcombing, facing the cold sea wind every day, their hands and feet are all frostbitten and cracked.

The first month was the hardest; there wasn't enough food or firewood, and they also had to clean up the mess left by Lando.

These foreigners are all incredibly unruly and frequently cause trouble.

They can endure so much hardship.

But what they couldn't bear was being forgotten, being thrown here like tools to provide food to the higher-ups.

This simple phrase, "You've worked hard," immediately broke their collective defenses, with some even shedding tears on the spot.

Sun Chengwu promised, "Although you will stay here for the rest of the time, I can guarantee that I will find a way to take you home."

Also, I'll be sending some women over in a while.

Upon hearing that there was a woman, everyone's eyes widened.

Someone asked, "Brother Wu, really?"

Sun Chengwu nodded, "Yes, we just took down Zhou Jie's camp. I'll take those women back and teach them a lesson."

Once they behave, they'll be distributed among the brothers.

Sun Chengwu didn't have any ill feelings towards women, after all, there were many women in the camp.

But for some people, they are not defined by gender; they are simply enemies.

There's no such thing as being cruel or not when dealing with enemies.

Sun Chengwu used to consider humanitarian considerations.

Is it truly humane to show humanity to the enemy while suffering for one's own people?

It's better to make your own people comfortable. What the enemy thinks or suffers is their business.

The crowd cheered.

Richard frowned. He couldn't quite accept Sun Chengwu's approach. "Are you sure you want to send these women over like objects?"

Sun Chengwu retorted, "Am I supposed to feed them well, carry them over in a sedan chair, and have them kneel on the ground begging for alms to satisfy my brothers' physical needs?"

Richard was rendered speechless by Sun Chengwu's words.

Sun Chengwu stepped forward, put his arm around Richard's shoulder and said, "Brother Li, sometimes being too soft-hearted can harm both yourself and others."

Now that you've become the head of the family, you're not only responsible for yourself, but also for the brothers around you.

I know you can accept them betraying you.

But now, you're not just yourself anymore; you have to consider more.

Even if you don't like these things, you have to accept them.

Otherwise, I'll have to send Brother Li back with me, and we'll get someone else, someone ruthless, to come here instead.

Richard pondered for a long time.

Sun Chengwu didn't say much, giving Richard time to process the information.

Then, Sun Chengwu walked toward Dars.

Darss had gotten used to using half a tongue to pronounce words, but his speech was still a little unclear. "Boss."

Sun Chengwu and Dars hugged. "How do you feel here?"

Darss laughed and said, "Thank you for your trust, boss. I thought I was a useless person, but I never thought I could be put to good use."

Sun Chengwu comforted him, "Don't say that. No matter what, you are a hero in the camp."

Even if you do nothing, it's only right that we support you.

But I know you can't stand that kind of life.

Isn't this just to give you a job?

"I hope you can adapt."

Dars was deeply moved; Sun Chengwu's words were an affirmation of him.

He was most afraid of being seen as a useless person.

He said seriously, "Boss, I will definitely manage these foreigners well and increase food production."

Sun Chengwu asked, "Did you hear what Brother Li and I were saying just now?"

Dahls nodded.

Sun Chengwu asked, "What are your thoughts?"

"I think the boss is right," Dahls said. "When dealing with enemies, we should fight violence with violence and evil with evil."

Let them fear us, let them kneel and beg for mercy.

It is already merciful of us not to kill them; they should be grateful to us.

If they have any complaints about us, then beat them until they are satisfied.

Sun Chengwu was relieved. "I'm very relieved to leave this to you. Brother Li isn't quite used to his new role yet, so please take good care of him."

Darss replied, "Yes!"

Sun Chengwu's gaze swept over his brothers. "Alright, let's not stand here in the cold wind. Let's go back together."

Thanks to the 200-square-meter house built by Lando, everyone can stand inside without feeling too crowded.

When the other brothers on duty heard that Sun Chengwu had arrived, they also rushed out, just to say hello and exchange a few words with him.

Sun Chengwu has become a totem in their hearts.

To maintain the temperature of the 200-square-meter house, there were three stoves. Normally, Richard would not turn on all three stoves, but after Sun Chengwu came, he lit them all.

Before long, the room became warm and cozy, and Sun Chengwu even felt a little hot and started sweating.

All eyes were on Sun Chengwu.

Sun Chengwu asked in confusion, "Why are you all looking at me?"

Everyone go about your business. I'm not leaving today; I'm going to meet up with the brothers tonight.