Northern Myanmar: These players are acting strangely!

Chapter 18 CG: Greed and Discontent!
"The virtual reality headset and the game are sold as a bundle; they are not sold separately."

Chen Jiajun paused for a moment, then continued, "As for the price, I think it shouldn't be too high or too low."

Shen Yingying looked at him: "What is the exact cost of the helmet?"

Chen Jiajun pondered for a moment.

The helmet's actual cost is 100 reputation points.

However, reputation cannot be converted into real currency.

"What do you think... about bundling them together and selling them for 1,500?"

he asked tentatively.

To be honest, Chen Jiajun considers this price to be quite reasonable.

A groundbreaking online game that combines dreams and sleep, if it were operated by Tencent or NetEase, the virtual reality headset alone would cost more than this, not to mention the game's entry requirements; you wouldn't even be able to get into the game without spending a thousand or eight hundred yuan.

And for him, the whole set only costs 1,500.

"How many?"

Shen Yingying suddenly stood up, almost thinking she had misheard.

"Fifteen thousand!"

Is it expensive?

Shen Yingying's expression immediately became very strange: "Big brother, The Sims next door costs three thousand when it's on sale, and Tenet Origins dares to price a necklace or other accessories at five thousand seven."

"We're giving away real virtual reality headsets, and you're pricing it at 1,500? Are you crazy???"

Chen Jiajun sighed softly.

He has his reasons for setting the price this way.

The reputation value system includes the level of recognition one receives from others; if the price is set too high, it will inevitably affect the growth of reputation.

He'd rather earn less than compromise on his career path.

"I just hope more people can experience this game,"

He said sincerely, "My original intention in making games was to let everyone know about fraud, be vigilant against fraud, and call on the whole nation to fight against and prevent fraud."

After a brief pause, he said seriously:

"If you feel the profit is too low, I can give you some of my share of the profits."

Giving up profits is really painful, but the studio is a partnership after all, and Shen Yingying contributed the majority of the profits.

He cannot block other people's path to wealth just because he wants to gain prestige.

"I didn't mean that."

Shen Yingying waved her hand: "But the price of 1500 is indeed too low. There will be further price reductions later, and after deducting the cost of the helmet, the profit margin is really limited."

She had previously had someone test the virtual reality headset that Chen Jiajun had sent.

Although the specific technology has not been fully analyzed, experts have clearly stated that this virtual reality headset is of top-notch quality in terms of both materials and craftsmanship.

Priced at 1500?

She even suspected that Chen Jiajun was losing money to gain publicity.

"Don't worry, there will still be profits."

Not only that, the net profit from a single helmet alone is as high as 1500!

Chen Jiajun was afraid that telling her would scare her.

"Better so."

"I will check the accounts regularly."

Shen Yingying glanced at him and said in a deliberately stern tone.

Despite saying that, she still trusted Chen Jiajun deep down.

After all, the two have been working together since their university days, and they already have a tacit understanding with each other.

"By the way, the game's CG is all set up. Would you like to come and take a look?"

Chen Jiajun suddenly remembered something and turned to look at her.

"So fast?"

"And only one night has passed."

Shen Yingying, who was scrolling through videos on her phone, looked up with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"Adding money can solve most problems, including efficiency."

Chen Jiajun shrugged.

The background setting and framework he provided were already complete, and with the cash payment, the rendering speed naturally improved.

"Let me take a look."

Shen Yingying got up and walked to his side.

Chen Jiajun skillfully operated the computer, opened the final version of the promotional CG, and then gave up the main seat.

The screen flashed.

The camera cuts to a heavily guarded fraud park.

The square was packed with people, all of them looking dejected and with empty eyes.

They are called "dog pushers" and are the lowest-level cogs in the fraud park.

On the podium,

The manager, wearing a plaid shirt, was holding a megaphone.

"If you want to succeed, you have to go crazy first!"

The crowd below the stage, like marionettes, mechanically waved their arms, chanting, "Charge for money at all costs!" "Take a gamble, and you'll be rich for three generations!"

"Work hard to avoid failure!"

Shouts echoed throughout the park.

"start!"

The manager gave the order.

Shen Yingying watched this segment several times.

I was shocked by the manager's ability to manipulate people's hearts. He didn't need complicated rhetoric; he could mobilize everyone's enthusiasm simply by raising his arm and shouting a couple of slogans.

If Chen Jiajun knew what Shen Yingying was thinking, he would probably burst out laughing.

Who would dare not be proactive?
If you're not proactive, you'll go hungry and get beaten...

The camera turned.

The sound of rapid keyboard typing filled the air.

What came into Shen Yingying's view were dozens of closely arranged computer desks.

The screen displays fraudulent templates such as "investment rebates" and "online gambling".

A bright red slogan was posted on the wall: Failure to meet targets = No food to eat.

Instant noodle containers and cigarette butts were scattered all over the ground.

"Stock trading, cryptocurrency mining, online games, e-commerce, gambling..."

"Beautiful dealers, dealing cards online!"

"If I want him to win, he will win."

"If you want him to lose, he has to lose."

The screen turns again.

Under the spotlight, surrounded by beautiful women, with music playing and people singing and dancing.

"Let's chat naked!"

The camera pans down, focusing on a young man wearing glasses, whose face is filled with fear.

The manager, with a woman on each arm, grinned and asked, "Want to join?"

"Join...what?"

"It's a scam!"

The video suddenly switched.

The young people were locked in iron cages, curled up like trapped beasts.

The man with the tattooed arm and scars opened the cage door and handed the phone to him.

"Come on, let your family know you're safe."

"It's beautiful here... I had a lot of fun with my colleagues..."

He spoke in a trembling voice, his throat dry.

The screen switches again.

This time it's a scene of punishing the dog pusher.

Electric shocks, brass knuckles beatings, needle pricks, nail picking...

"It's no exaggeration to say that our line of work is so profitable that it requires no investment."

"The risk is lower than drug trafficking, and the profit is higher than drug trafficking."

"There's nothing we can't do, only things you can't imagine."

"Humans have two hearts: one is greed, and the other is discontent."

"The end of temptation is a trap, and the end of fear is despair."

The screen fades to black.

Subtitles appeared.

"Don't believe it, don't be greedy, don't act impulsively!"

"The more people experience it, the fewer people will be deceived."

"The Bloody Golden Triangle: Survivors" is now available online.

Shen Yingying stared at the black screen, lost in thought for a long time.

Even though she knew it was just game CG, the images of those dogs being brutally beaten still shocked her and lingered in her mind for a long time.

Is this a scam?
She couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

What happened to those dog pushers later?

Why didn't they escape?
Will I die there?

It turns out that in the game's storyline, after being kidnapped at the beginning, players are sent to such a place.

this moment,
She really wanted to know what happened next.

I want to know how the player can escape from there.

I want to know how those dog-pushers gradually fell into this trap.

The scams in the game are so cruel that they are unheard of on Earth.

Because she had never seen it, she couldn't imagine it.

How terrifying it would be if these things happened in reality.

(End of this chapter)