Qin Yao seemed to have understood a bit, and she nodded slightly, "Hmm, it does seem like that...

"If it were the case of an older doctor, there could also be corresponding arguments.

"For example, older doctors have more experience, more professional knowledge, and can be of greater help in solving our mysteries.

"If it was Li Renshu who said these words at that time, she could also gain the approval of many people.

"This vote has 8 votes, with 11 voting and only needing 6 to surpass half, so there are still 2 excess votes.

"That is to say, even if Li Renshu's proposal were slightly more unreasonable than the 'young male doctor,' with two more opposing votes, the proposal could still be implemented."

Lin Sizhi continued, "Yes.

"When she dismissed the nurse, she used the reason that 'doctors have more systematic medical knowledge,' but when choosing between an older doctor or a younger doctor, she did not take this into account.

"This shows that when selecting people, she actually had obvious double standards, and behind all double standards, there is actually a hidden standard.

"Moreover, by discussing the second proposal first, she actually determined that there must be someone managing medical supplies, and once everyone agrees to this, they would naturally agree to recruit a new doctor.

"After Li Renshu finished speaking, Cai Zhiyuan first expressed support, and then he mentioned me and Officer Cao.

"After we both supported this proposal, it publicly formed a situation of four to five votes in favor, considering the weight of opinions from me and Officer Cao, this would further influence the stance of the swing votes.

"So, the discussion led by Li Renshu this time resulted in a completely different outcome than the one hosted by Fu Chen in the morning.

"Everyone's viewpoints didn't change much, but as long as the meeting host slightly adjusts the details where no one notices, they can seamlessly achieve their goals.

"This ability to finalize decisions in blurred spaces, if not power, then what is it?"

Qin Yao's expression was still somewhat incredulous, "According to what Lawyer Lin said, the 'young male doctor' option was deliberately guided by Li Renshu.

"Besides the reasons that are apparent, she actually has other reasons.

"But I can't think of what those other reasons could be."

Lin Sizhi smiled, "Consider it a homework assignment for you to ponder yourself."

He got up to leave.

Qin Yao also stood up, "Wait, I have one last question.

"Lawyer Lin, if things are really like you said... then what should we do? Are you worried that Fu Chen or Li Renshu might become dictators?"

Lin Sizhi shook his head, "Not for now.

"I'm telling you this just to explain why Yang Yuting would try to privately seek you out, wanting to form a small group.

"You don't need to think of her as so bad, nor do you need to think of Li Renshu as so good.

"Yang Yuting's behavior is merely a natural self-defense reaction, being excluded from the center of power. This only shows her sensitivity to political awareness and has nothing to do with her character.

"Similarly, Li Renshu's actions are trying to expand her own influence and power. But after expanding it, will she use this power to bind the community together, giving us a stronger hand to face external challenges? Or will she use this power to pursue more personal interests?

"It's hard to say, I'm not a worm in their belly, nor am I a god who can foresee the future.

"But overall, any community will inevitably form a new power structure after friction, this trend is irreversible, the only question is what the final shape of this structure will be."

Qin Yao nodded thoughtfully, "Then... Lawyer Lin, what is your choice?"

Lin Sizhi looked at her, "My choice? I'm on the side that will win."

Qin Yao was somewhat confused, "Huh? Shouldn't Lawyer Lin have a greater sense of justice to step out, become a new power core, and lead our community to become stronger?"

Lin Sizhi shook his head, "I can't.

"Everyone has a special niche in political life, for example, Wang Yongxin's niche is naturally a leader, so a small group that already has a leader won't accept him, he can only start anew.

"And I am naturally not suited to be a leader.

"Besides, many times, being a leader isn't necessarily the position of greatest benefit in a group.

"I'm going back to rest, you don't need to think too much, who knows, maybe in the next game, our community might be wiped out."

Qin Yao was shocked, "That's not comforting at all!"

...

...

The next morning.

Though no one organized it intentionally, most of the players spontaneously gathered in the lobby.

After breakfast, everyone went about their own tasks, some grabbing a book from the library to read in the lounge area, while others seemed more expectant, occasionally looking through the floor-to-ceiling windows towards the community entrance.

Finally, a message appeared on the big screen.

[New player visa review completed, will automatically be added as the new player number 10.]

[Players are requested to guide the new player into residence and familiarize them with related community rules to avoid violations.]

[The community is now at full capacity and automatically sealed, no new players will be admitted.]

Upon hearing the alert, everyone perked up.

"Here they come!"

At the community entrance, a slightly awkward young man looked hesitantly at the lobby.

He was wearing black framed glasses, had a slightly round face, slight stubble on his chin, and a lean frame.

Fu Chen had already opened the lobby door to welcome him, "Come in, welcome to Community 17."

The young man was a bit flustered by the warm reception, "Hello, everyone. I'm Zheng Jie, you can call me Xiaozheng."

Fu Chen smiled and asked, "You're a doctor, right? So we should probably call you Dr. Zheng."

Zheng Jie was a bit surprised, "Huh, how did you know I was a doctor? Although my name often gets joked about being suitable for a doctor, you seem quite certain, not like a random guess.

"Also, what exactly is this place?"

Fu Chen brought him further in, "Have a seat and rest for now, it's a long story, we'll chat slowly.

"Would you prefer tea or coffee?"

Zheng Jie thought for a moment, "Do you have green tea? I prefer green tea."

"We do." Fu Chen purchased a steaming cup of green tea from the vending machine with funds and placed it in front of Zheng Jie.

The others also sat around the long table.

"I'll explain the current situation first."

Fu Chen explained, according to his understanding, the rules of the New World, the community, and Walkway to Zheng Jie, and then introduced the other members of Community 17.

As for Zheng Jie, the biggest question everyone had was: as a new player, is this really his first time in the New World?

It's possible that some communities lost too many members, leading the New World to break them up and reassign players to other communities.

However, during the conversation, Zheng Jie was evidently clueless about the New World rules.

Whether it was the surprise at community benefits or the fear of Walkway trials, it was clear he wasn't faking it.

Zheng Jie also gave a brief introduction of himself.

He is 25 years old, currently a graduate student and also undergoing residency training in the hospital's surgical department, formally termed "specialty master-track resident," though usually called "Dr. Xiaozheng" at the hospital.

Before entering the New World, his last memory was staying up for a night shift.

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