98: We are volunteering, why not?

In the Shelter, the ratio of men to women was almost even, and some things were bound to happen.

Hearing Lin Yue say this, Tian Ming showed no surprise; instead, his face was calm.

He slowly opened his mouth and asked, "Who is it?"

Lin Yue replied, "I recently checked the consumption records and found an issue with the expenditure-to-income ratio. I even observed it specifically. A group of women didn't do much work, yet they went to the bathhouse every day and ate very well in the cafeteria."

"Let's go, we can talk on the way. Let's go to the dormitory area and see," Tian Ming said.

Lin Yue agreed, and the two walked towards the dormitory area.

"This matter was discovered by Mo Santong. He set a rule that when exchanging supplies, to prevent individuals from hoarding, real-name registration would be used. Every once in a while, the registered information would be given to me. I also checked, and based on the directly issued vouchers, I found that many people's income and expenditure did not match."

Tian Ming smiled faintly, "Mo Santong's mind is quite sharp, but an imbalance doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem. Some people have good relationships and privately give them meal tickets, which doesn't violate the Shelter's rules."

"Yes, logically that's true, but then I carefully checked again, and almost all of these imbalances were among women. Their expenses were three times their income. I ask, where did they get so many meal tickets? And recently, this situation has become more and more common. If it's not stopped, more women will go to earn this money."

Tian Ming didn't speak but continued walking towards the dormitory area.

Lin Yue was right; if this matter wasn't managed, his Shelter would definitely fall into chaos in the future.

What money couldn't be earned? How tiring it was to work! Wasn't it better to lie down and count money?

Tian Ming stopped, touched his earpiece, and said, "Director Han, bring twenty people from the law enforcement team. Outside the dormitory area."

"Boss, what's wrong? Has someone committed a crime?" Director Han's confused voice came through the earpiece.

"Come over and we'll talk," Tian Ming said calmly.

Lin Yue was also a bit surprised, not expecting Tian Ming to be so direct and decisive.

Five minutes later, Director Han arrived with twenty members of the law enforcement team.

They wore standard equipment, and under Director Han's training, they were quite disciplined.

"Boss, the people are here. What do you want to do? Give the order!"

Tian Ming's lips curled into a cold smile as he said, "What to do? Bust prostitution.... You all, three people per group, one group for each building. Don't knock on doors. If you hear any movement, break the door down and drag the people inside out. Bring them all to the interrogation room!"

"Yes!" Director Han agreed, divided the personnel into groups of three, and rushed into the dormitory area.

A moment later, the sound of doors breaking came from a dormitory building.

Most of the dorms were empty, as most people had work to do during the day.

And those who took on clients could only do so during this time.

"What are you doing? What are you doing?"

"We didn't do anything bad! Let me go, let me go!"

.......

Ten minutes later, a group of men and women, wrapped in cold-weather clothing, were dragged out.

The women's faces were flushed, whether from the cold or other reasons, it was unclear.

Tian Ming looked at these people, over thirty of them; they all hung their heads, silent, trembling.

Caught red-handed, there was no use in arguing.

"You are really something, truly capable."

Not a single person dared to speak; they knew the Boss was angry.

Tian Ming glanced at Director Han, "Take them to the interrogation room."

"Yes, Boss."

Inside the interrogation room, Tian Ming crossed his legs and looked at the group of people below.

To be honest, it was not surprising that such things would occur in the Shelter.

People, after all, have seven emotions and six desires, and it's normal to lose control.

If they legitimately became couples and were mutually attracted, Tian Ming generally wouldn't interfere and would allow it.

"Speak, how much money did you receive, when did it start, and how many people haven't been caught?" Tian Ming spoke lightly, his tone very calm.

These people looked at each other, but no one spoke.

"Boss, we, we were willing," a woman stepped forward, but her tone lacked confidence.

Tian Ming waved his hand through the air, and with a smack, a gust of air directly slapped the woman's face.

The woman covered her face, tears streaming down.

"Crying? Do you know why I hit you?" Tian Ming sternly shouted.

When Tian Ming said this, the people below visibly shivered.

Tian Ming paused and said, "If it was my fault as the Boss for not giving you opportunities to earn money, forcing you to sell yourselves, then that would be my mistake.

But you have hands and feet, yet you willingly debase yourselves by choosing to earn money by lying down.

Quite capable, aren't you!"

Among those below, many had pale faces and were trembling.

"This isn't just for the women; the men should listen carefully too.

If you can't control yourselves, you can pursue someone. If you succeed, I bless you.

If you don't, then honestly take care of it yourselves.

If this happens again in the Shelter, I will chop off your 'things' and feed them to dogs."

Director Han, also a woman, nodded slightly upon hearing Tian Ming's words.

Such things were hard to eradicate even before the Apocalypse, let alone in this small Shelter.

These women who debased themselves were purely lazy, with no other reason.

They wanted to eat well and not work.

To eat a few more bites of food, they had no bottom line left.

"Director Han."

"Here."

Tian Ming coldly said, "Confiscate all their meal tickets and supply vouchers. Additionally, interrogate them separately to see if there are any others."

"Yes," Director Han agreed.

But some people weren't willing; this punishment was more unbearable than a beating.

"Boss, I have something to say!" a man stood out.

"Speak."

"Boss, you're also a man. Isn't this kind of thing normal? What's wrong with spending money for enjoyment? At least, what I earn is from our hard work.

If those women debase themselves, that's their business; what does it have to do with us? If anyone's to blame, it's them."

"Very good," Tian Ming smiled, then his tone suddenly turned cold, "Director Han, drag him out and give him fifty strikes!"

Several law enforcement team members stepped forward and dragged the man away.

The man, however, had not yet realized the seriousness of the situation and loudly said, "We were willing! Why can't we? I refuse to accept this! I refuse!"

Tian Ming said calmly, "Keep hitting until he accepts it."

Silence fell below; everyone was looking at Tian Ming.

No one spoke.

"Take him away!" Director Han waved her hand, and the man was led away.

"A woman's body is not a commodity.

If someone is willing today, then tomorrow someone will be forced to be willing.

If this happens again, there will be severe punishment without leniency."

Tian Ming coldly dropped these words and walked out of the interrogation room.