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The development of Anton had been rapid; micro-workshop enterprises began to support the local populace, and the Stores gradually attracted bidders. Although they had no money, they could still claim spaces in their names, deferring payment.
However, they had to be cautious and hesitant to make bids. According to their calculations, acquiring each location seemed profitable. Yet, there was a significant issue under the management of Hope Group: a crucial decree forbade bankruptcy. If a business failed, declaring bankruptcy was not an option; debts remained with the individual, merely shifting the creditor from personal to Hope Group. They would ensure that one would spend a lifetime repaying, providing opportunities to earn money only to keep one in debt indefinitely.
This made it increasingly rare for individuals with the courage to take risks. Nevertheless, there were still those willing to fight for their chances. Moreover, most of those alive were young people, many of whom were bold and determined. The city of Anton was no exception.
Opportunities were scarce here, and the youth faced severe bureaucratic suppression, leading to explosive reactions. Soon enough, several Stores were occupied.
While everyone else was watching, dozens of locations were seized by students from Andong Academy. They had initially hoped to apply to Hope Group but found themselves without prospects and resorted to seeking jobs instead.
Yan Jun was the leader among them. During his time at school, he consistently ranked at the bottom academically but eventually managed to rise from last place. Despite his poor grades, he was quite popular and held considerable influence because he had already established his own company while studying. Although it only employed a few people and primarily offered services—reselling various online services—he still earned tens of thousands a year.
For a college student, that was a significant amount. As for those who made hundreds of thousands monthly from online stores, most were either lucky early on or came from families with connections that allowed them access to cheaper goods.
Yan Jun was different; he truly started from scratch. When the apocalypse struck, he led his team to sign up for Hope Group.
Unfortunately, they registered too late. They had been out gathering supplies with their homemade weapons, mostly in rural areas.
Andong University was located in the suburbs; reaching the countryside took about half a day. However, rural areas had a habit of stockpiling food. Moreover, it was now harvest season, and there was plenty of food available.
Each person returned with a truckload of supplies but was dismayed to discover they had missed Hope Group's recruitment.
This was the most powerful company in the apocalypse. They had taken control of the entire city of Anton and had already reclaimed the urban area.
Unlike others, these individuals were daring and resourceful; they understood how terrifying Zombies could be.
They set out with over fifty people but lost three or four along the way.
This was due to Yan Jun's proposed long-gun formation strategy for confronting Zombies. Those who perished were merely unfortunate souls; during the process of clearing Zombies, they were scratched by them and subsequently killed by their companions.
Because they would turn into Zombies, there was no other choice. The cruelty of the apocalypse is something ordinary people cannot comprehend.
Yan Jun and his group were the successful ones. If they were in the Apocalyptic World, they might have become powerful figures. They already knew how to eliminate Zombies quickly and were gradually organizing their own forces.
But now it was different. They saw the Hope Group and a larger power; they wanted to join, but unfortunately, it was too late.
At that moment, they discovered an even greater business opportunity.
Joining the Hope Group meant working for them, but now there was a chance to become the Boss themselves. There were many bidding opportunities, and they visited each one, gaining a better understanding of the entire operational model of the Hope Group. They also learned that the first batch of wages would be distributed after three days, at which point they would truly need to pay for their meals themselves, rather than relying on the current sponsorship model.
They had no wages at the moment, but that was fine; they could take out Loans. They realized that the model provided by the Hope Group was essentially a Loan system.
Moreover, they could start doing business right away, and the business they had their eyes on was related to food.
Each person would earn a small amount of money as wages; the funds provided by the Hope Group were minimal.
At least it was less than what they would receive in a Post-Apocalypse scenario. This was because these enterprises were temporary, merely intended to provide assistance through work.
Now that there would be wages, it would naturally stimulate the market, allowing funds to flow into it. The Hope Group had a set amount of money allocated for market investment within this city; it wasn’t just randomly distributed.
The primary purpose was still to supply them with resources for exploring the potential value of the entire city.
This money would allow them to search through every ruin for valuable items. Each person would receive a share and later purchase agricultural products from farming and livestock operations. A banking system would also be established, allowing money to be Loaned out.
Gradually enriching the market.
Yan Jun and his fellow students focused on basic commerce.
People must eat; food is essential. Their goal was to ensure restaurants appeared in the marketplace.
In the current market, currency is scarce, and people are quite frugal, reluctant to spend money even on food. As a result, they mostly rely on fast food.
As for the supply channels, they go directly to loans; setting up a shop might only require a few thousand dollars. Then they can purchase goods at the docks or visit the Agricultural Trade Market.
That place has already been contracted out and has become the Agricultural Trade Hall, with a large area designated as the Trading Hall.
There, vendors use the money from loans to buy supplies at the docks and then engage in wholesale and retail sales.
Since there is no established market system, most people have to travel far to buy ingredients from the Agricultural Trade Market.
Yan Jun and his group are focused on fast food—basic offerings that can fill you up for just five dollars.
So they got to work, taking over nearly all the major food stores on the streets. They ensured that there was one fast food outlet every two streets, one restaurant every five streets, and two supermarkets in each area.
With just a few dozen students, they managed to secure various territories.
And when others tried to get in on the action… sorry, they had already obtained the usage licenses.
In the future, this place will be theirs. (To be continued...)
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