God's imitator

Chapter 488 The Possibility of Defying Common Sense

After considering it, Cai Zhiyuan said, "The following is just a possibility, not a suggestion, nor does it represent my opinion."

"Perhaps, allowing 'outsiders' to join the five-person group is also a possibility."

"Of course I know that, from a conventional point of view, this is a politically erroneous mistake."

"But given the current situation in our community, it may not be entirely unworkable."

Cai Zhiyuan paused slightly before continuing to explain, "Everyone is certainly very clear about the disadvantages of doing this, so I won't go into details."

"But doing this also has its advantages."

"In the long run, the number of 'original inhabitants' in our community will definitely decrease gradually; this is inevitable."

“Selecting people according to the community rules will result in a longer and longer cooldown period. Therefore, if you want to quickly replenish the community members, you can only poach people from other communities or even merge with other communities.”

"In the end, our community will inevitably become an immigrant community, just like other communities, instead of an indigenous community."

"How to balance the relationship between indigenous people and immigrants is also a headache for us."

"Judging from the current situation, Li Jiang and Yang Hui certainly don't have too many improper thoughts about the power of the community, and even if their interests are harmed in the short term, they won't have too many complaints."

"After all, they know that they are currently in a state of dependence on others, and it will always take time for them to integrate."

"But as immigration gradually increases, a new core formed by 'foreign immigrants' will inevitably emerge."

"Actually, the most crucial role of the 'five-person group' is not managing the community. There aren't many things to manage in the community anyway; if we're just talking about specific matters, one or two people can handle them."

The truly crucial role of the "five-person group" is to prevent the formation of a second core within the community and to prevent irreversible and severe damage to the community's ecosystem.

"When the core of the opposition in the community becomes irreconcilable with us, we should try our best to bring them in."

"In this way, while there will be some growing pains in the community as new opposition groups form and pose a threat, stability and security can be maintained."

“If the core of the opposition in the community does not have sharp conflicts with us for the time being, maintaining the status quo is actually a better option.”

"This is a dynamic process."

"To put it more bluntly, among Yang Yuting, Li Jiang, and Yang Hui, who is the core of the opposition that we most want to see, and who is the core of the opposition that we find most unacceptable?"
“From this perspective, including the person who is ‘most unacceptable’ could also be an option.”

Lin Sizhi smiled and said, "So, does this mean our community also needs to start considering 'united front value' now?"

Cai Zhiyuan sighed: "There's nothing we can do about it. Some things may make people uncomfortable, but behind them are often difficult choices."

"Of course, I don't think there's a right or wrong choice between these two options; it's just that you'll have to bear the consequences of choosing either one."

"It depends on which part we focus on more."

After a moment of serious consideration, Li Renshu said, "If I had to choose between Li Jiang and Yang Hui, the two 'outsiders,' I could only choose Li Jiang."

"From a gameplay perspective, although Yang Hui may take on some leadership roles, she can also often play a support role."

"While Li Jiang may be slightly less strategic than Yang Hui, he demonstrates a strong sense of initiative, especially in the 'Birth Trial' round, which left a deep impression. "It could be said that Li Jiang may not be particularly strong in game strategy and calculation, but he excels in 'taking responsibility' and 'taking initiative.'"

"Suppose that in the future, there will be more and more 'outsiders' in our community, forming a situation where 'the original residents control the five-person group,' and if the 'outsiders' surround Li Jiang, the situation may indeed be difficult to manage."

"Although the indigenous people still hold an overwhelming advantage at present, it will eventually sow the seeds of some hidden dangers."

"Sooner or later we will have to accept the reality that 'an outsider has entered the core'."

She looked at Wei Yinzhang: "Yinzhang, your situation and Aunt Zhou's situation are special because you have integrated into the community very well, so you are not included here."

Wei Yinzhang nodded: "Yes, I understand, no need to explain further."

The "indigenous people" that Li Renshu and Cai Zhiyuan are discussing here mainly refer to Li Jiang and Yang Hui, as well as all the players from other communities who came to the 17th community after them.

Wei Yinzhang and Zhou Guifen's situation is quite special. On the one hand, their connection with the original community was very weak, and they already had a specific ecological niche after entering the community. Moreover, when they came, the community's personnel changes were not so frequent, so they integrated very smoothly.

The two of them can basically be considered 'aboriginal'.

However, Li Jiang and Yang Hui are clearly in different situations, and other players who come to the community later will most likely continue in the same state as Li Jiang and Yang Hui.

Cases like Wei Yinzhang and Zhou Guifen are unlikely to recur.

From a basic political perspective, it is definitely necessary to bring Yang Yuting into the core.

This might seem like a system based on seniority, but if we don't do it, it's like "abolishing the eldest son and establishing the youngest," which throws the logic of community elections into disarray.

Some might wonder, why isn't Yang Yuting in the core five, but instead a newcomer? What about us, the long-time members who have worked hard and diligently for the community?
However, from the perspective of the community as a whole, there may be another explanation.

With Yang Yuting around, the others in the "opposition" wouldn't have any unrealistic ambitions, because even if they were treated unfairly, they would always have to be ranked after Yang Yuting.

If new "outsiders" emerge and initially form a force, then Yang Yuting and Li Jiang entering the core of the five would create a completely different situation.

If Yang Yuting is in the core of the five, then the "outsiders" will think that they have absolutely no chance in the 17th community. The core of the five will always favor the natives, so they will naturally gravitate towards Li Jiang or someone else and gradually unite.

However, if Li Jiang were to enter the core of the five-person team, then the "outsider" wouldn't be able to do much.

Since the core of the opposition is Yang Yuting, even if she suffered some unfair treatment, Yang Yuting herself didn't say anything, so what complaints could others have?
Even if they try to gather together to cause trouble, they will ultimately be suppressed by Yang Yuting.

Li Jiang's presence in the core of the five-person team is like a flag or a pie, showcasing the 17th Community's unconventional and inclusive attitude towards outsiders.

On the contrary, there will be corresponding benefits.

Of course, the key to doing this is how to ensure that Yang Yuting does not complain and cooperates in occupying the "core of the opposition" position without entering the five-person group, while marginalizing Li Jiang after he enters the core of the five-person group, but not too obviously.

In short, letting Yang Yuting in is a logical and simple operation, but there may be some hidden dangers in the future.

Bringing Li Jiang in is an illogical and complex operation, but if done well, it can make the community's ecosystem more stable.

Wei Yinzhang leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh: "I really envy other people who don't have to think about these troublesome things."

(End of this chapter)