53.Neighbors frantically begged Zhang Yi

In the style of American novelist Herman Melville, here's a translation of the provided Chinese story into English:

Wang Min immediately declared, "I can assure everyone that these videos were recently recorded."

"Zhang Yi's house was already stocked with all kinds of supplies, be it food or fuel. So, he's living a life akin to heaven!"

Lin Caining also chimed in, "Yes, I can vouch for that! I was the one who helped him when he went shopping at the supermarket."

"They bought so many things later on. Have you all forgotten?"

Lin Caining's words stirred up memories in many people.

"Yes, back then, Zhang Yi's house had trucks coming in and out every day. I had no idea what he was up to."

"Could it be that he knew about the snow disaster in advance? That's just shameless! He didn't even bother to inform the rest of us."

"Zhang Yi is simply inhuman! How could he do something so unethical?"

"We've been neighbors, living together for many years, and he's just too selfish!"

Everyone was filled with righteous indignation, blaming all their current suffering on Zhang Yi.

However, they hadn't considered, even if Zhang Yi had told them the end of the world was coming, would they have believed him?

Of course, they didn't consider that. They just felt that Zhang Yi owed them.

Someone immediately said, "Zhang Yi must be held accountable for this!"

"Yes, why should we be living in such misery while he enjoys a good life all by himself?"

"They have so much food, medicine, and energy in their house; it must be shared among all of us."

"We're suffering, and he must bear the primary responsibility!"

All the neighbors were furious.

They couldn't tolerate this situation.

If everyone were living in extreme hardship, it would be one thing.

But why should they suffer while he enjoyed a comfortable life all by himself?

No, if they were going to die, they would all die together!

Meanwhile, Chen Zhenghao and others also saw the videos in the group.

Chen Zhenghao's eyes immediately reddened.

"Zhang Yi, you damn bastard, you're living so comfortably!"

Chen Zhenghao had lost a leg, all thanks to Zhang Yi.

So, in the entire building, Zhang Yi was the person he hated the most.

The reason he didn't continue to take action later on was twofold: firstly, Zhang Yi's house was difficult to breach, and he had suffered losses. Unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn't go after Zhang Yi again. Secondly, he had no idea just how many resources Zhang Yi's house held!

Otherwise, even at the cost of his life, he would have continued attacking Zhang Yi's house.

In the large group, the chat records instantly reached over a hundred.

Many people started tagging Zhang Yi, demanding an explanation.

"@Zhang Yi, Zhang Yi, we're all suffering so much right now, on the verge of freezing and starving to death. You have so much food in your house, as well as fuel to burn for warmth. Share some with all of us!"

"That's right, we'll remember your kindness. Hope you won't be ungrateful."

"Zhang Yi, we've all been neighbors for so many years, you can't just stand by and watch us die!"

"Zhang Yi, I'm Wang's aunt from the 20th floor. I even lent you two spring onions before. We have such a good relationship; you should share some supplies with us!"

"Zhang, I'm your brother Liu Wenqiang. We're real brothers! Why don't you let me live in your house? The situation is so dangerous now; I'll come over and protect you."

...

Moral blackmail, pleading, reasoning...

All kinds of people came forward, but their central idea was the same: Zhang Yi should take out the supplies from his house and share them with everyone.

Messages kept pouring in, and Zhang Yi naturally saw them all.

Everyone in the group was demanding he share his resources, but Zhang Yi just watched coldly without rushing to reply.

He wanted to see how interesting these people's reactions would be.

Lin Dama: "Zhang Yi, I am the head of our neighborhood committee! (She promoted herself, which made her laugh.) And I'm also the elder in this building. I have the final say; hand over these supplies, and I'll distribute them to everyone!"

Mother-of-one, Xie Limei: "Zhang Yi, my baby and I are starving. Didn't you praise our baby before? Save us, please! I can let my child acknowledge you as their godfather. And even... if you have other requests, that's fine too."

Wealthy second-generation, Xu Hao: "Zhang Yi, as long as you let me live in your house, I can give you all my assets! No, my father is already dead, and our family's assets are worth billions; they're all yours!"

Zhang Yi watched the drama for a while, then casually typed a single word.

"Oh?"

That one word instantly stirred up even more excitement among everyone.

Moral blackmail continued, begging for alms continued, and after a long while, Zhang Yi casually asked, "Do I know you all well? Why should my family's things be shared with you?"

At this point, everyone was on the brink of despair.

In reality, there was no point in reasoning with them.

As long as they could survive, they were willing to abandon all human moral standards.

Naturally, Zhang Yi was aware of this, and he had no intention of reasoning with these people.

He just wanted to play the fool!

His gaze had a hint of wickedness, and at this moment, the crazy neighbors reminded him of a scene from his previous life.

Once, out of goodwill, he had opened his door.

Then these neighbors rushed into his house, gave him an axe.

And even before he died, they eagerly dismembered him and devoured him!

He wanted revenge!

So, he wanted to thoroughly play around with these pitiful yet despicable bugs!

Someone in the group immediately lost patience.

"Zhang Yi, are you even speaking human language? We've been neighbors for so many years; isn't helping each other a given?"

"What's the point of you surviving alone? Young people shouldn't just think about lying comfortably; you should understand the value of sacrifice!"

"If you hadn't hidden the information and secretly hoarded supplies, we wouldn't be in this situation today!"

"Yes, we're all suffering so much now, and it's all your fault. You must atone!"

...

Zhang Yi: "Oh."

"And then?"

Below, there was another flood of people's pleas, threats, and curses.

They were like passengers on a sinking ship in the ocean, falling into the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean, with sharks swimming around them.

But at this moment, they noticed a small fishing boat nearby.

The people on board were enjoying a hot pot, singing songs, and leisurely passing by them.

So, they swam desperately, wanting the boatman to pull them aboard.

The closer one is to the edge of despair and hope, the easier it is for one's mentality to collapse, and their expressions became even more ferocious.

Zhang Yi watched their distorted expressions, smiling as he took out a bottle of Australian Yellow Kangaroo

Tail, a premier wine, and a serving of top-tier French foie gras from the temperature-controlled wine cabinet in the otherworldly space.

Pairing red wine with foie gras was a perfect match.

When the bitterness of foie gras and the astringency of red wine tannins blended together, the taste would become even better.

This allowed even Chinese people, who weren't accustomed to the taste of red wine, to savor its delicacy.

As Zhang Yi ate foie gras and drank wine, he watched the spectacular performance put on by the neighbors.

People sent him private messages, and some even made voice calls.

Zhang Yi opened them one by one, amused.

Mother-of-one, Xie Limei: "Zhang Yi, please save me and my baby! As long as you let me stay in your house, you can do whatever you want with me."

Female college student Zhang Siyu: "Big brother Zhang Yi, I'm still young, I don't want to die. Just take me! Just give me something to eat."

Many female residents sent private messages, and quite a few of them were married.

They understood the current market situation very well and knew that money couldn't sway Zhang Yi.

So, unanimously, they proposed using their bodies in exchange for Zhang Yi's protection, or at least some food.