ambition

The second type of scam is also very simple, especially for those who enjoy scrolling through Douyin (TikTok) or Kuaishou. They are almost constantly exposed to it.

The scammers embed their links in certain live streams or videos, enticing you to click. Then, they add you as a friend and start various friendly conversations.

The content varies widely, but it all boils down to one message: Don't be greedy for small gains; men shouldn't trust nude chat offers, and women shouldn't get too caught up in romance!

As soon as it involves money, verification codes, or providing personal information, refuse immediately and block them!

Don't argue with me; a friend's colleague clicked on a link on Douyin yesterday and was scammed out of 20,000 yuan.

This happened when that same colleague, who tried to take out a 10,000-yuan loan and kept paying to improve her credit score, went to the police station to give a statement.

She couldn't believe that such a stingy person would be scammed out of 20,000 yuan.

After being scammed, they are often too embarrassed to tell anyone, afraid of being ridiculed by acquaintances, and only run into each other at the police station.

Such coincidences are uncanny but true.

So, scammers are everywhere, and what I can write about is just the tip of the iceberg.

Scams are constantly evolving, but as long as you stay alert and guard your money, no one can cheat you.

Ultimately, scammers are after money and benefits. Being cautious and not easily deceived is the best protection.

"Cousin, let's go eat now that we're off work. Hurry, the supervisor is waiting for you outside!" Yanzi elegantly walked over in her black high heels and smiled softly at me.

It seems safe for now to have brought her to the park; at least she doesn't have to degrade herself to please those brutes in the casino.

"…Alright." I snapped out of my thoughts, feeling a bit out of place.

Having an unexpected cousin can sometimes be confusing.

But since we're pretending to be siblings, we need to get our stories straight and act the part, showing no flaws.

Ace kept Yanzi here to control me and make sure I'm loyal to him.

As long as Yanzi can live well, that's all that matters.

The high-end restaurant indeed differs from the upscale canteen, with a beautiful and quiet environment.

It resembles a five-star Chinese restaurant.

It feels like a buffet.

The counters offer a wide range of dishes, including Chinese and Western cuisines, desserts, and wines.

They even play classical music.

It's laughable to think they'd appreciate Chinese classical music. It's almost an insult!

Yanzi and I walked in one after the other and immediately saw Liu Shiyi and Yang Lianting chatting by the window.

Across from them sat two other people.

One was Mao Dinglun, and the other looked familiar.

Getting closer, I realized it was Boss Cai!

"Are you hungry? Try this Hunan dish."

Liu Shiyi kindly pulled Yanzi to sit next to him and pushed a plate of spicy chicken in front of her.

How sickening!

"Thank you, Director Liu! It's nice to enjoy a bit of high-end pleasure."

I sat down next to Boss Cai, speaking flattery with a straight face.

"Don't thank me, thank your cousin."

Liu Shiyi picked up his knife and fork, elegantly cutting into his rare steak.

Disgusting, with blood oozing out.

It reminded me of the basement scene where he cut that piece of raw meat...

On the other hand, Yang Lianting ate his well-done steak more crudely.

"Want some steak and red wine, baby?"

Every time Yang Lianting spoke, I wanted to punch him.

"I'll stick to Chinese food. My lowly life can't handle Western cuisine!"

I glared at him, grabbed my food, and returned to the table.

The taste of the Chinese food was the same as the high-end canteen; only Western food was added.

The whole dining experience was awful, being stared at by Mao Dinglun and Boss Cai.

"Xiaopingzi, I survived thanks to your timely arrival..."

Boss Cai put down his knife and fork and said to me insincerely.

Though I reported everything to Liu Shiyi perfectly, only Boss Cai knows the details.

Maybe he figured out Yan Yun's identity before being shot?

The thought was terrifying.

"That's because Director Liu is a good leader. I don't dare take credit."

I quickly finished my meal, eager to leave the restaurant.

Looking at those hypocritical bosses and directors, I felt genuinely uncomfortable.

"After you finish, go for a walk to digest. Boss Cai and I have things to discuss."

Liu Shiyi finished his rare steak, wiped his bloody lips, and said to Yanzi and me.

Including Yang Lianting.

"Director, I'll wait for you outside."

Yanzi gently wiped the blood from Liu Shiyi's mouth with a handkerchief and spoke softly.

Liu Shiyi was very pleased, "Good girl, go ahead!"

"Director, I'll be going too." I stood up and walked briskly to the door.

Yanzi followed quickly in her ten-centimeter heels.

Yang Lianting left angrily, upset about being treated like an outsider.

After he stormed off, Yanzi and I found a quiet corner to chat.

"Did he…?" I felt awkward, unable to ask.

"No, he's incapable. He just has me take care of his daily needs. Since I studied nursing and can do proper Chinese massage, he kept me to serve him alone."

Yanzi blinked her big, watery eyes and said emotionally, "Thank you, Ping'an!"

Having a skill truly saved her life at a critical moment.

"No need to thank me, cousin." I awkwardly smiled, trying to imagine the layout of Liu Shiyi's villa.

"Actually, I don't think Liu Shiyi really wants me to serve him…

He doesn't let me sleep upstairs with him and has me stay in a guest room on the first floor.

That big house is so scary at night. I'm too afraid to sleep."

"Do you know? His villa is so horrifying and perverse!

He keeps more than ten young men there, all in their twenties, all tormented beyond recognition."

The fear in Yanzi's eyes made it clear that the villa was a nightmarish place.

"Male concubines… What do they do? Surely not just serve him?"

I was stunned, not expecting Liu Shiyi to keep male concubines.

If he were a woman, it might be understandable, but he's an old eunuch!

Keeping so many young men in his villa is just disturbing.

The scenes must be horrific.

Yanzi leaned close to my ear and whispered, "Brother, he has big ambitions; he even wants to overthrow the big boss!"