Chapter 13

Leilia: "Don't try to pacify me with these empty words. If that really happens, what method do you plan to use to continue controlling Wayne?"

Leixiao: "Wayne's tragic childhood experience on the 'Murder Path' made him an orphan, and his longing for fatherly and motherly love turned into a strong belief. But I know that deep down, he still yearns for family. So as long as you two have a child, he will take on the responsibilities of a father and won't think of escaping."

Leilia: "So you're planning to use my child, your grandson."

Leixiao: "Not using! I am trying to nurture him, thereby influencing Wayne. Only the biological parents have the right to use their children to save their marriage and family."

Leilia: "..." —— She got up and left.

Leixiao: "..." —— His face was filled with sorrow.

I (voiceover): "Why is the atmosphere so strange? Do you two have some deep, mysterious dark history?"

The next day, at the Gotham City D.C. College dormitory

Robin: "The [GCTV new reality show production team is hiring actors, extras, assistant directors, makeup assistants, nurses, photography assistants, etc.]. Is this the kind of obviously fraudulent job posting you spent three days finding for me? If you can't help, just say so. We're best friends, I won't blame you. Why are you trying to fool me? Do you think I have too much free time?" —— Dissatisfied

Kent: "How could I! I know you don't have much time left. Would I do something so foolish? If you don't believe me, check online. The job posting is clearly written." —— Defending himself

Robin: "Oh, you, a young master, don't know the tricks of part-time jobs. I once believed in online job postings for production teams, full of dreams, only to find a den of wolves and tigers. They use legal loopholes to scam money!" —— Angry

Kent: "What? What happened?" —— Surprised

Robin: "Didn't you advise me not to do dog-killing jobs? I found a production team recruitment ad online. It said, [no educational requirements, no written test, only an interview, 3000 yuan per month, food and accommodation provided, and good benefits], almost identical to the one you found. When I went there, I felt something was off. No matter what job you applied for, they would first ask you to pay various fees: accommodation, food, management, communication, breach of contract, costumes, and so on. They'll drain you dry! I saw through it and left immediately. Later, I met someone who had been scammed by them. He said they would let you familiarize yourself with the production environment and make you an extra to earn money for them. You won't get a penny. The so-called 'food and accommodation' means no breakfast, and you have to cook lunch and dinner yourself, which is just plain noodles with salt, sometimes no salt, and sometimes you have to buy the noodles yourself. Gas is not allowed when you're not eating, and there's no hot water. The so-called 'accommodation' is a shabby house with a smelly, dirty toilet. You wash your hair and feet with tap water. In short, all living expenses are on you. Most importantly, no matter how long you work, you won't get paid!!"

I (voiceover): "The treatment is similar to mine. I don't eat or drink, I just use electricity, and I don't need accommodation, just a space to put the host... But at least I can watch the reality show, which is better than this."

Kent: "No way? No salary?" —— Surprised

Robin: "Salary? They promise to pay monthly, but when you ask for your salary after a month, they tell you the show isn't finished and the production team hasn't paid them. You'll never get paid, don't have any illusions."

Kent: "Don't the workers cause trouble? Spread the word or use force to solve it."

Robin: "Of course they cause trouble, but I told you it's a den of wolves and tigers. If you're a bit disobedient or tell the new arrivals about their bad deeds, you'll get beaten up, from a bruised nose to a cracked head. They won't kill you, but they'll take you to the hospital. You have to endure the pain yourself. You can't fight them alone. Eventually, you'll leave because you can't take it anymore, or the gangster-like bad guys will force you out when you run out of money."

Kent: "They really drain you dry (sigh)... Do you know where these scammers are now? If you do, tell me."

I (voiceover): "What, are you going to take revenge for your friend?"

Robin: "They should all be in prison now, but I don't know which one. Why are you asking?"

Kent: "Prison? That makes sense. It would be strange if a gangster-like fraud group wasn't caught by the police. It seems that maintaining social justice and protecting the lives and property of ordinary citizens still relies on the police and the judiciary."

Robin: "That's why I signed up to be a police officer, but you know what happened..."

Kent: "Since these scammers have all been caught and the fake production team has been dismantled, why don't you try this new production team? It's under the name of GCTV, it shouldn't be fake, right?"

Robin: "What does GCTV have to do with it? Even with the name of CCTV, you can't trust it! Since those scoundrels were sent to prison, their scamming techniques have spread quickly in prison and have been promoted nationwide by those who were released and not reformed. Now, similar scams are rampant, and I have no hope for online job postings for production teams."

Kent: "..." —— Speechless

I (voiceover): "Catching one scammer and creating a bunch of scammers? What kind of cause and effect is this... Is this a joke?"

Robin: "You don't need to worry anymore. I won't blame you for your foolish actions." —— Thinking Kent was feeling guilty, he tried to comfort him.

Kent: "I'm not being foolish..." —— Wanting to argue

Robin: "No need to say more. You lack experience, and I don't blame you. If you're worried I won't find a job in time and won't graduate, don't worry. To be honest, I've already found a job."

Kent: "What? You've already found a job? So quickly? What is it?" —— Surprised

Robin: "Joining the military."

Kent: "..." —— Surprised

Robin: "Ha ha ha, confidence? With my physical fitness and educational level, when I enlisted the other day, the recruitment office staff treated me like a treasure. Do you think I have a good chance?" —— Proud

I (voiceover): "I say you're asking for trouble."

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