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Chapter 36 Hardcore Scam Tutorial
[Chat Log]:
"How to Win Over a Rich Woman," "The Self-Cultivation of a Conman," "How to Turn Dreams into Real Money," "How to Subtly Hint at Someone That You're a Little Short on Cash," "The Scientific Guide to Nurturing a Potential Partner"...

"Fuck, so many!"

Wang Zixu was stunned.

I originally thought that advanced mathematics, linear algebra, and artificial intelligence in university were enough to make people go bald.

Compared to the information in front of us, it's nothing!

This level of study intensity is even more rigorous than the postgraduate entrance exam!

[Hahaha, congratulations to the host for receiving a huge gift package of postgraduate entrance exam study materials!]

What on earth is this "Postpartum Care for Sows"? Does this scammer even need to know veterinary medicine?

[Your perspective is too narrow. What if the target customer is a wealthy woman who owns a pig farm? If it's a perfect match for her expertise, then yes!]

I hereby declare that this game has set a new standard in the world of scams, focusing on providing the ultimate service!

After distributing the materials, Wang Mazi resumed his teaching.

"Now everyone in China is more sophisticated. Just knowing ice-breaking techniques isn't enough; you also need to improve your professional skills, such as stock market terminology and basic art knowledge..."

"There is so much to learn, but the most important thing is to build trust."

He pointed to his computer screen:
"You saw what I did just now, right?"

"It's simple in a way, but it requires persistence."

"First, you need to 'nurture' your account."

"I set up my own account's Moments and posts, and then subscribed to all the apps that offer memberships."

"You can apply for the membership fee with Brother Long."

Wang Zixu was completely confused and quickly raised his hand to interrupt Wang Mazi:

"Wait, bro, I don't quite understand."

"Aren't we just scamming people?"

"Why do I have to pay for a membership myself?"

"Wouldn't that result in a loss?"

Seeing Wang Zixu's puzzled expression, Wang Mazi smiled:

"Only when you spend money first will the other party be more likely to trust you."

"This is called 'you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub'."

"Think about it, have you ever seen a loser who would go out of his way to buy a membership just to scam people?"

"Sometimes, it's not just about becoming a member; you also need to learn how to address the root cause."

Wang Zixu frowned slightly:
"Treat the symptoms?"

"What do you mean?"

Wang Mazi patiently explained:

"It means that if some women like foreigners, then you have to become a foreigner."

"She likes Black people, so you become Black."

"She likes doctors, so you are a doctor."

"In short, you need to become the ideal person in their eyes."

He pulled out a chat history from the green bubble and began a live case study:
"See? This woman is a Western-worshipper; she only likes old black American guys."

"I set my IP address to the United States, whether it's San Francisco or New York, just to make her feel like I'm really there."

"Send messages at the same time every day and update your Moments at the same time. Remember, the text must be entirely in English, along with a few photos of your life. If you don't have those, you can contact the technical department."

Wang Zixu nodded slightly:
"I understand!"

"Is this the perfect opportunity to swindle money from her?"

Unexpectedly, Wang Mazi shook his right index finger and shook his head, saying:

"What are you thinking? It can't be that fast!"

"All I can say right now is that she's a fish in your pond."

"If you cast the net now, you'll easily scare the fish away. The correct approach is to let them rest in still water."

Wang Zixu was completely dumbfounded:
"Slow aging in still water?"

"What does this mean?"

Wang Mazi scrolled down the chat history:

"See? I keep sending her messages every day, asking how she is doing, and I keep it up for a month or even longer."

"When you have tested the other party several times and are sure that they trust you enough, or even become dependent on you, then you can close the net."

"By then, how much money you want to scam from her will depend solely on her bank account balance."

"Of course, some silly women are even more obsessed and will take out loans for you."

Wang Mazi taught very seriously and explained things in great detail.

After listening, Wang Zixu recalled the entire process and couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

It has to be admitted that the scamming techniques in the game are far more sophisticated than those in the real world of Kyushu.

I finally understand why the people on the other side of the computer were so badly deceived.

Because to some extent, what the other party was saying was true!

The information and photos are real; it's just that the person chatting isn't the real person.

[Wow, I've learned something new! This game is so hardcore!] [The scams in this game are absolutely mind-blowing! What are the game designers thinking?]

Who dares to say this game has nothing to do with anti-fraud?

I have a bold guess: could it be that those fraud gangs in Kyushu are 'sourcing' their techniques from the game?

[The person upstairs is overthinking it. Do you think those lazybones at Jiuzhou can handle a 16-hour workday? They're dreaming of 9 to 4, with Thursdays off, hahaha!]

[And most importantly, there isn't such a chaotic place in Kyushu. Even if there were scams, they wouldn't reach this scale.]

【…】

Seeing Wang Zixu deep in thought, Wang Mazi spoke up:

“A month ago, a senior lecturer who came here to conduct training said something like this.”

"The most sophisticated scams are never about fabricating facts to deceive people, but about saying the truth, but expressing it strategically and selectively."

"I'm not very educated, and I still don't fully understand it."

Wang Zixu's lips twitched, and he thought to himself:

'Brother, you actually understand it quite thoroughly!'

He sighed softly, glanced around the entire office area, and looked at the numb and tired faces. He couldn't help but think, "Sure enough, people who want to make money don't have smiles on their faces."

Suddenly, something occurred to him, and he asked, somewhat puzzled:
"By the way, do we only lie to women?"

Upon hearing this question, Wang Mazi couldn't help but grin.

"Who told you you only lie to women?"

"As long as they have money in their pockets, we don't care if they're male or female, they're our targets."

"The reason for prioritizing women is simply because they are easier to manipulate emotionally."

"Most men online are all talk and no action. Getting them to spend money on you is like asking them to die."

"Isn't there a term online, like... what is it called... right, it's called 'freebie'?"

"Those guys are all thinking about sharing drinks without leaving, and using the money and sex to seduce women."

Wang Zixu gave an awkward laugh.

His online name is "King of Freeloading".

It feels like Wang Mazi is indirectly criticizing someone.

Wang Mazi suddenly changed the subject and said:

However, there are always exceptions.

"Take Zhang with buck teeth, for example."

He gestured with his lip towards a short figure not far away:

"Don't let his buck teeth and ugly appearance fool you, this guy is a master at deceiving men."

"I always run into sluts and bastards."

"Regardless of whether they are male or female, anyone who is even slightly in love is extremely easy to fool."

A scene flashed through Wang Zixu's mind:
A man on the other end of the phone affectionately called Zhang, who had buck teeth, "baby."

I was jolted awake and almost dropped my phone.

That's so damn disgusting.

"It feels like being 'love-obsessed' has become an insult these days."

"almost."

Wang Mazi clicked the mouse twice, and a text box popped up on the screen:

"Here, see for yourself."

Wang Zixu leaned closer and looked at the small print on the computer screen:
"In psychology, 'love brain' is called 'pathological attachment' or 'obsessive attachment.' Its specific manifestations include selectively ignoring the shortcomings of one's lover, making blind self-sacrifices, and exhibiting excessive possessiveness and control behaviors."

After reading this definition of "love-obsessed," Wang Zixu was speechless.

It is indeed an insult, just like saying "you're sick".

Up to now, he feels that his worldview has been refreshed again and again.

Wang Mazi, seeing his melancholy expression, patted him on the shoulder:

"You still have a lot to learn."

"Especially psychology, which is the core of our profession."

"Actually, most of the materials I just sent you are the essence extracted from psychology."

"If you can truly understand people's hearts, then you'll definitely be an elite here. You'll close a deal with every single person you talk to."

Listening to Wang Mazi's endless "preaching," Wang Zixu felt his mouth go dry.

I picked up the water glass on the table to take a sip, only to find it was empty.

A sense of absurdity welled up inside me.

at this time.

A loud shout suddenly rang out in the office area:

"Who the hell gave you two permission to flirt during work hours?!"

"What do you think this company is?!"

(End of this chapter)