In those days of Plants vs. Zombies

Chapter 663 Cooperation Established

"Dabao, what time is it now?"

"It's almost eleven o'clock, shall we go to the tavern now?"

Xiao Da glanced at the current time, then looked at Mo Chen beside her.

"It's almost time. Commander Glaus said yesterday that they will hold a vote at noon today to determine whether Chongfeng should cooperate with Courtyard 5905."

"Okay, go ahead then. I've already printed out the contract."

After receiving the contract from Xiao Da, Mo Chen headed towards Nata's tavern.

Even before entering, he could sense that the atmosphere in the tavern today was completely different from usual.

The once bustling and lively tavern hall was now unusually quiet.

Pushing open the door and entering the tavern, Mo Chen's gaze swept across the entire room, and he was astonished to find that all fifty-two members of Chongfeng were present.

The plant spirit mercenaries stood or sat, but without exception, they all remained silent.

Captain Glaus and Vice Captain Feng Ye sat at the square table in the center, surrounded by the five captains.

Looking around, all the heavy-duty mercenaries had furrowed brows and heavy hearts.

Upon seeing Mo Chen enter the tavern, a slight commotion immediately arose in the previously quiet hall.

All eyes were on the young homeowner, filled with anticipation, doubt, and unease.

Glaius downed the wine in his glass in one gulp, then took a deep breath, stood up, and strode forward to meet him.

"Homeowner, you've arrived!"

His voice was a little hoarse, clearly because he hadn't slept well last night.

That makes sense, after all, it's a major event concerning the future of their team. If they can sleep well even with this, Mo Chen would have to praise the team leader for his good attitude.

Grasping Glaus's outstretched hand and shaking it gently a few times, Mo Chen withdrew his hand, his gaze passing over Glaus and landing on the group of Heavy Edge mercenaries.

Fifty-two heavy gazes fell upon him, and the air seemed to freeze.

"The voting hasn't started yet?"

"Well, the guys said they want to see the contract first."

After exchanging a few words in a low voice with Glaus, Mo Chen understood Chong Feng's plan.

He nodded, his expression calm and composed, without the slightest hint of stage fright. He walked straight to the square table where the cadres of Chongfeng were sitting, and slowly pulled out a chair and sat down.

Glaus carefully sat down opposite Mo Chen, and the other plant spirit mercenaries also gathered around.

"Everyone, I know what you're waiting for."

Mo Chen's voice wasn't loud, but it carried to every corner of the tavern's hall: "Since everyone is here, let's speak frankly."

He took out the pre-printed contract, gently tapped it on the table, making a crisp sound.

"This is the cooperation proposal provided by my courtyard No. 5905. You are welcome to view it freely. The contents are all on it. If you have any questions, please raise them in person."

Mo Chen paused, looking directly at Glaus in front of him: "I only hope that you will carefully read this contract before making your choice. This is my sincerity as the homeowner."

Upon hearing this, Glaus visibly swallowed.

He took another deep breath before reaching for the contract on the table, his thick fingers tracing the large, gilded characters at the top.

After carefully reading the contract word by word, Glaus handed it to Feng Ye beside him.

After the deputy commander finished reviewing the contract, he passed it on to several team leaders, and then to each member.

Each time they passed a plant spirit mercenary, their expressions varied; some frowned more deeply, while others showed a hint of surprise in their eyes.

However, they maintained good manners, and even when they were discussing something, they deliberately kept their voices down, for fear of disturbing their companions who were reading the contract.

The contract offered by Courtyard No. 5905 is incredibly comprehensive, and the salary and benefits are exceptionally generous.

In addition to the fixed monthly salary and equipment and supplies, the regulations also detail the different levels of disability compensation.

In addition to providing housing and access to training grounds, there are even resettlement plans for the families of mercenaries.

When the contract finally came full circle and returned to Glaus's hands, the towering man's eyes were slightly red.

"Dear homeowner..."

His voice trembled slightly: "This treatment...is even better than we expected..."

Mo Chen raised his hand slightly to stop him from continuing: "Everyone in Chongfeng has been risking their lives on the edge of life and death for many years. Courtyard No. 5905 naturally knows your difficulties. This contract is both my recognition of your past and my expectation for future cooperation."

He calmly gazed at each of the heavy-armored mercenaries who looked at him: "Among you, some yearn for stability, and some cherish freedom. This contract is not a shackle, but a guarantee that you will receive medical treatment when you are injured, that you will not be homeless when you are old, and that your families will not have to worry about your livelihood or your safety."

The tavern's hall fell silent once more. The Heavy Edge mercenaries exchanged bewildered glances, their heavy breathing echoing in the stillness.

Mo Chen sat quietly, without urging anyone, simply waiting silently.

Suddenly, a gruff voice broke the silence.

"I support it!"

Mo Chen had some recollection of the speaker; it turned out to be the scarred-faced man who was the first to stand up and voice his opposition yesterday.

The older mercenary, who usually valued freedom the most, was now tightly clutching the contract handed to him with his rough hands.

"I'm a rough man, not good at explaining grand principles. I've spent half my life as a mercenary and have seen all sorts of tragedies."

The scarred man took a deep breath, seemingly trying to suppress the turbulent emotions in his heart, but his slightly trembling voice betrayed him: "Yesterday I objected because I was afraid that Chongfeng would become someone else's dogs and lose its freedom, but today, seeing this contract..."

Suddenly raising his head, the scarred man's eyes gleamed with an almost fanatical light as he said, "The wounded will receive compensation, the dead will be settled, and even our loved ones will have hope. This is something we never dared to dream of!"

His words were like a heavy hammer blow, striking the chests of every Heavy Edge mercenary present.

"My wife and children are still starving and freezing in the relief center in the metropolis..."

The scarred man vigorously wiped his cheek, as if trying to wipe away the moisture from the corner of his eyes: "Commander, I support the cooperation, and I am willing to offer my loyalty to Courtyard No. 5905 and the owner of the house!"

The tavern's main hall was in complete uproar. If yesterday's supporters were driven by a desire for a stable life...

At this moment, Scarface, once the most stubborn opponent, completely shattered the last psychological defenses of the Heavy Edge mercenaries with his transformation.

"Count me in! I support this. I really don't want to live a life of uncertainty anymore!"

"Me too, I support it too!"

"I still have an elderly mother at home, so I have to live well and take care of her!"

The crowd erupted with unprecedented enthusiasm, and even the heavy-arm mercenaries who had initially opposed the idea lowered their heads and fell into deep thought.

They began to re-examine the contract and their true desires deep within their hearts.

Bottle caps were tossed into the plate symbolizing support, while the plate next to it, symbolizing opposition, contained not a single bottle cap.

After Nono, the team leader and medic, threw her bottle cap into the support plate, Chongfeng's vote on "whether to establish cooperation with Courtyard No. 5905" finally ended.

Fifty-two votes were in favor, and not a single person opposed.

Glaus looked at the empty opposition board and solemnly handed the contract to Mo Chen.

"My lord, from today onwards, the B-rank mercenary group 'Chongfeng,' consisting of fifty-two members, is willing to go through fire and water, even unto death, for Courtyard No. 5905."

Mo Chen nodded slightly, took out the War Courtyard seal he had prepared in advance, and pressed it firmly onto the contract.

At the same time, Xiao Da also sent a formal request to Chong Feng through Modern International to engage in long-term employment.

"Well then, everyone, welcome to Courtyard No. 5905."