008, Rodents ascend the platform, granting benefits to all beings

He is here for the first day, just realizing that he has been deceived by a beautiful lie, feeling a sense of anger within. More importantly, there is a significant gap between the expectations he had before arriving and the reality. Our current task is to bridge this gap, helping him find a new balance

Although this young man was deeply shocked, he still managed to eat as usual, as if he were unaware that one should lose their appetite when troubled. Due to the lack of oil and water, he naturally ate even more than usual, maintaining a stern expression and remaining silent, appearing to be lost in thought.

Feeling bored all day long, I asked that person: "Do you think what the leaders on stage are saying makes sense or not?"

The speech on the stage was interrupted. Leader Yun coughed and tapped the microphone, saying: "This student, please do not disrupt the order and waste everyone's valuable learning opportunity! Even if there are mice in the classroom, it is still a form of training for everyone. When you eventually achieve success, you will be grateful for the mice in today's classroom!"

Cheng Tianle was taken aback, wondering who this person was. Could it be that they had also just been deceived? The other members of the pyramid scheme never admitted to being involved in it; they always claimed to be engaged in a legitimate industry.

In this journey towards success, everyone must start from scratch! Those who join our industry include sales elites from various fields, leaders from government agencies, renowned scholars from prestigious universities, and so on... Are you familiar with Zhang Yimou's film "Hero"? It was sponsored by one of our company's A-level leaders. This esteemed individual, named Qin Han, began his career in our industry just like everyone else, starting from the very bottom. After two years of hard work and dedication, he rose to A-level, and now he travels the world in his private jet... This esteemed individual, named Qin Han, began his career in our industry just like everyone else, starting from the very bottom. After two years of hard work and dedication, he rose to A-level, and now he travels the world in his private jet...

Cheng Tianle couldn't help but glance back; sitting behind him was a handsome young man, about the same age as him. This person seemed to be talking to himself, yet it also felt as if he was deliberately speaking to Cheng Tianle. His voice was not loud, but just enough for Cheng Tianle to hear clearly

Why did Yu Fei deceive him? It was because Yu Fei regarded him as his best friend and discovered such a promising industry, believing that joining it would lead to tremendous success in the future, all of which was done out of goodwill. When the day comes that Cheng Tianle stands out, everyone around him will envy his success, and at that time, he should be grateful for what Yu Fei has done today. Joining the industry is never forced; one is free to come and go. However, it is hoped that Cheng Tianle will stay here for a few more days to observe and comprehend the path to success.

Cheng Tianle replied, "Hehehe, my name is Cheng Tianle, and I just arrived today"

Returning to the dormitory for lunch, there were two dishes, one was a vegetarian dish, and the other was also a vegetarian dish. The "company" organized a dormitory change today, and there were a few new faces at lunch, including Bai Shaoliu. During the meal, we shared stories, posed riddles, and exchanged highlights of our successes, but Cheng Tianle remained sullen, eating in silence.

Therefore, in joining our industry, regardless of your age, educational background, or family status, everyone here is treated equally. Everyone must start from the bottom, and no one is exempt. There are no children of officials or wealthy families here; everyone holds the same status, beginning with sleeping on the floor and eating from a communal pot.

That person smiled faintly and said: "Do you know the idiom 'South driving North'? The better the carriage and the more abundant the funds, the further one goes in the wrong direction... My name is Bai Shaoliu, what is your name?"

In this state of being neither fully asleep nor fully awake, where there are no wild thoughts and no serious listening, a strange force suddenly emerged naturally within his body. His slightly bent waist gradually straightened, his curled shoulders slowly relaxed, and then a faint voice echoed in his mind: "I am a rat ... I am a rat ..."

What is there to understand! Liu Shujun spoke earnestly for half a day, but Cheng Tianle didn't absorb a single word. He is currently not in the mood to consider anything about being in a pyramid scheme; instead, he is preoccupied with pondering what strange things have happened to him.

Cheng Tianle sat down in silence, unusually not smiling, with cold sweat trickling down his forehead. Others could not comprehend Cheng Tianle's feelings at this moment; that voice vividly echoed in his mind. Coupled with the events of yesterday and the dreams of the night, Cheng Tianle suddenly felt a terrifying sensation—when he had been groping the stone raccoon statue yesterday, something had burrowed into his head, and it could even speak!

He turned his head to continue listening, just like when he was in school attending classes. He heard everything the teacher said, but it seemed that nothing remained in his mind. When it came time for exams, he was completely clueless. Yet, when someone brought up the same topic again, he could recall it—oh, I have heard this before! In short, a person may sit there listening, but it does not penetrate their heart, nor do they take the time to ponder it. Anyway, let others say whatever they want.

The leader on the stage shared two stories. One was about the entrepreneurial success of "America's Marketing King, McDonald's"; the other was about a certain A-level business representative of the company, who is well-known and has a notable background. Originally a civil servant in a government agency, he achieved a new life and tremendous success after joining the industry.

While Cheng Tianle was having lunch, in another unit of the same building, the "leader" of this organization, Yun Shaoxian, was discussing work with Liu Shujun and Yu Fei. The main issue at hand was how to develop the new acquaintance "Cheng Tianle" into a formal member of the industry. The leader Yun spoke earnestly, saying

The faint sound suddenly startled Le Meng, causing him to leap up with a cry: "A rat, there's a rat!"

Sitting on a stone is certainly uncomfortable, and the person behind him has also stopped talking. Cheng Tianle, while listening, has his head slightly drooping, yet his body remains upright. This is one of Cheng Tianle's "special abilities"; back in school, he often sat in the classroom in a state that was neither fully awake nor asleep. If one were to look only at his back without considering his expression, they might think he was listening very attentively.

At this moment, the person behind Cheng Tianle spoke again: "Unverifiable nonsense, inflating illusory self-esteem! If one is dissatisfied with their situation yet powerless to change it, obtaining a narcotic-like psychological balance in this manner is both laughable and effective. A few words seem to grant one self-esteem and equality, to the extent that they would rather indulge in this closed mindset; this is a lock on the heart."

At this moment, Bai Shaoliu slightly furrowed his brows, glanced at Cheng Tianle's back, and then looked at Yun Shaoxian on the stage. He gently said, "Since we can see it, what is there to be surprised about? It is merely a large rat sitting on the stage; how many rodents exist in the world? Even if they are human..."

The leader on the stage continued the lecture, discussing the mindset of joining this industry, speaking in a very firm tone.

She finally asked, "Manager Cheng, have you understood?"

Combining these two cases, the cloud leader begins to elaborate on the qualities that successful individuals need to possess. These words sound very familiar to Cheng Tianle, as if he has seen them somewhere before. Hmm, he remembers! He has many such books at home, all discussing these topics, such as "The Greatest Salesman in the World," "One Hundred Rules for Success," "Super Success Studies," "A Different Life," and so on.

The introduction meeting titled "The Path to Success" concluded in the morning, and Liu Shujun along with several "managers" took Cheng Tianle back to the dormitory. Cheng Tianle wore a stern expression and remained silent, appearing deeply troubled. This is perhaps the most common reaction among those who have been deceived, and even Liu Shujun misunderstood the situation; she thought Cheng Tianle had finally realized he was tricked by Yu Fei, feeling disappointed and angry. Consequently, she recounted several stories to Cheng Tianle, all centered around the theme of "benevolent lies". This is perhaps the most common reaction among those who have been deceived, and even Liu Shujun misunderstood the situation; she thought Cheng Tianle had finally realized he was tricked by Yu Fei, feeling disappointed and angry. Consequently, she recounted several stories to Cheng Tianle, all centered around the theme of "benevolent lies".

However, when the leader on stage spoke today, Cheng Tianle recalled many things—oh dear, he had heard many stories, but the details were somewhat inconsistent. The leader discussed the qualities of successful individuals, particularly the shortcomings that hinder people from achieving success. What the leader on stage said was quite accurate, seemingly leaving no room for criticism.

In fact, it is not only the pyramid schemes; many social organizations are now conducting so-called corporate expansion training, which essentially covers similar content and can generally fit into the same template. At this moment, Cheng Tianle heard a voice from behind saying: "Things that are universally applicable, when articulated in a coherent manner, make one feel that they are not mere platitudes. Is there really any difference in the various professions? Whether it is engaging in pyramid schemes or selling pancakes, or even begging on the streets, is it not all based on the same principle?" Cheng Tianle heard a voice from behind saying: "Things that are universally applicable, when articulated in a coherent manner, make one feel that they are not mere platitudes. Is there really any difference in the various professions? Whether it is engaging in pyramid schemes or selling pancakes, or even begging on the streets, is it not all based on the same principle?"

This sensation sent chills down his spine and made his heart race, leaving him puzzled about what was happening. He closed his eyes again, attempting to locate the source of the sound deep within his mind, but found nothing. That strange feeling had vanished without a trace, which left Cheng Tianle even more at a loss.

Those books were all bought by his father, so that his son could read them well and see how the great figures and business geniuses of the world achieved success. Le, on the other hand, has read those books and found the ideas presented to be quite reasonable, but unfortunately, they seem to have little practical use. He continues to do what he has always done, still failing his exams, and after reading, he simply forgets everything.

This sudden shout startled everyone around, and they all asked, "Where? Where is the mouse?"

Bai Shaoliu nodded slightly and said: "Just arrived? Your thoughts seem to differ from others, so do take care of yourself."

Unfortunately, Cheng Tianle did not hear this sentence at all; he was too preoccupied to listen. He was sweating profusely, his brows tightly knitted as he attempted to search for something in his mind, but he could find nothing. However, Cheng Tianle had a sense that something had entered his mind and was lurking there, yet he did not know how to awaken it. He was unclear about what was happening and did not know the extent of the consequences it might bring, nor whether awakening it would be a blessing or a curse.