In recent days, Matt had been deeply pondering a logical question posed by a teacher he held in high regard.
The teacher dedicated an entire class to exploring the question of whether small families existed before larger communities or if larger communities were necessary for the existence of small families. The students eagerly participated, debating passionately. One student argued that small families must come first because a nation is formed by its citizens, and it is through individual families that a country is built. It was like constructing a building; you need bricks to create it. The analogy was made that if an emperor ruled over a desolate "nation," could that truly be considered a community?
That student was Matt.
Another student responded, emphasizing the importance of families in society. "Many hands make light work," they said. When everyone works together, the social atmosphere improves. If small families thrive, then larger communities will inevitably prosper.
With various opinions flying around, the classroom buzzed with heated discussions over this single question.
The teacher summarized the answers: Without larger communities, how could there be small families?
However, he pointed out that natural law dictates that first there is a drop of water, then a stream. Society operates similarly; happiness in small families leads to happiness in larger communities.
He explained that small families are the fundamental building blocks of larger communities, just as cells are the smallest units of the human body. Without cells, how could there be a body?
The World Rescue Team had been established even before the Nuclear War, something Matt learned from Professor R. Professor R had once been his idol, someone he admired wholeheartedly. However, later on, he became the first to oppose Professor R's inhumane and scientifically illogical cruel experiments.
Initially, there were minor disagreements that gradually escalated into power struggles and insincerity until they could no longer tolerate each other and went their separate ways. Now, both he and Professor R had formed grassroots organizations aimed at saving their country and its people, drawing significant attention from the World Rescue Team. They soon received news that the World Rescue Team would be visiting their group.
In times of trouble, everyone has a responsibility. The arrival of the World Rescue Team meant they were expected to volunteer their manpower for its activities.
Matt wondered who Professor R would send to the World Rescue Team. After receiving the notification, he felt a twinge of selfishness. He secretly pulled Xiao Qiang aside and assigned him to District A5 for a mission, ensuring he wouldn't appear for some time by also sending him back to 2035 to rescue Wu Yi.
Since its establishment, the World Rescue Team had gained recognition for its remarkable achievements over time. Its incredible collective strength and unwavering spirit earned it accolades from many international committees, granting it honorary medals and the unconditional right to requisition talent and resources from smaller nations during times of crisis.
With the World Rescue Team's impending arrival, Matt proposed two candidates for selection: JD2 Lin Yu and JD10 member Wu Yi. He attached detailed information about both of them, secretly hoping that the World Rescue Team would overlook them entirely and ultimately abandon any requests for their assistance.
Because of the World Rescue Team, manpower and resources from around the globe converge here. It is one of the elite global teams, rich in talent and resources. In Matt's eyes, even if he did not contribute, the World Rescue Team would not lack for anything.
Mr. Eric, who speaks fluent Chinese and is currently assigned by the World Rescue Team on a secret mission, arrived promptly at 10:23 AM, much to Matt's anxious anticipation.
Eric hails from the USA and is of Caucasian descent. He has striking blue eyes, a hooked nose, and an oval face with strong facial features. His brown hair is curly and clings to his balding head.
Matt felt uncomfortable under Eric's piercing blue gaze. He extended his hand in a feigned display of enthusiasm while feeling particularly repulsed by the fine, curly hair that adorned Eric's limbs.
Lin Yu rushed in, panting and looking flustered… catching the attention of Eric and his subordinates. The bodyguards, representing various nationalities, watched her warily, ready for action at any moment, each holding a new type of automatic rifle known as "Mission Call 9," capable of demolishing a building with its immense firepower.
Under Matt's imposing gaze and the unusual atmosphere surrounding them, Lin Yu hesitated and suddenly slowed her pace…
"This is Lin Yu; she is one of the candidates and our team's most outstanding warrior."
Eric seemed dissatisfied with Matt's enthusiastic introduction; he frowned slightly and shifted his gaze toward Wu Yi, who was trailing behind.
Matt hurriedly introduced again, "This is Wu Yi; he is also one of the candidates. He has an impressive record in battle and possesses extraordinary arm strength..."
"And him..." Lin Yu suddenly became anxious, wanting to say something but clumsily interrupted Matt. When she caught his fierce glare, she quickly stopped speaking and took a step back, keeping her hands behind her back and daring not to say more.
Wu Yi also slowed his pace as he entered. He intended to explain things to Lin Yu but sensed that the atmosphere was off. The imposing figures around him were watching him intently… He couldn't help but wonder if Lin Yu had betrayed him by revealing what she had just seen.
Eric shifted his gaze away from Wu Yi with disappointment and looked back at Matt. "Is that all?"
"What do you mean?"
"There should be another JD Member here?"
Matt secretly cursed Professor R, that old fox, for revealing his own background to the World Rescue Team. On the surface, he had to maintain a humble demeanor, offering a modest smile as he said, "There is someone, but not long ago during a duel with the Living Dead, he was infected with a virus..."
"Oh, is that so?" Eric seemed skeptical of Matt's overly stiff explanation. Faced with Lin Yu—Wu Yi, he resolutely chose the latter.
Wu Yi's desire to join the World Rescue Team was like a leap into unknown territory. He was excited yet anxious, casting a frantic glance at Lin Yu while tightly clenching his fists.
The World Rescue Team left, taking Wu Yi with them.
Matt felt a heavy dissatisfaction weighing on him. Damn the World Rescue Team; ostensibly they were recruiting talents for world peace and sharing, but weren't they just trying to protect their own interests and pursue hidden agendas?
People act in their own self-interest; who really knows the true purpose and meaning of the World Rescue Team? For Matt's age, this was the first time he encountered such an organization that seemed so accomplished and arrogant.
"What happened to you just now?" Matt suddenly recalled Lin Yu's slip-up and hurriedly asked. The World Rescue Team was a hot potato, someone you couldn't afford to offend. They held life-and-death power granted by the International Alliance, and for patriotic individuals in such free organizations, he could easily take their lives without a second thought.
In the eyes of the World Rescue Team members, one's country was merely an insignificant cell in the human body. Matt thought simply; his own country was already facing numerous disasters, so why should he puff up his cheeks and serve the damn World Rescue Team?
Lin Yu appeared to have concerns, reluctant to voice what he had swallowed down. His face was pale as he pouted and stood there in silence for a long time...
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