Chapter Thirty-Two: The Skepticism of a "Truth-Seeking" Streamer!
The storm stirred up in the digital world by Longhai University’s "Heavenly Construction Site" has evolved into a nationwide frenzy.
It is no longer merely a construction project. It has become a symbol, an icon. To the countless workers struggling within the cubicles of office buildings and on cold, relentless assembly lines, it is a distant promised land, a labor paradise they dream of but can never reach.
Yet, this paradise is too perfect. It is so perfect that it feels unreal—perfect enough to ignite the deepest layers of human suspicion.
On the Douyin platform, the bloody, bold characters of the livestream title carry the weight of a verdict.
【Hardcore Debunking! Exposing the PR Scam of the "Heavenly Construction Site"!】
The streamer, whose ID is "The Scrupulous Luo Bin," sits ramrod straight. Behind him lies a void of pure black, a black hole capable of swallowing all light, which serves as the most recognizable signature of his channel. Against this dark backdrop, he has torn countless polished influencer products and corporate myths to shreds, exposing the rotting cores within.
Before the camera, Luo Bin’s eyes narrow. Deep within his pupils, there are no ripples, only the cold, metallic luster of iron. A faint arc forms at the corner of his mouth—not a smile, but an instinctive expression of a predator scrutinizing its prey.
He does not speak. Silence is his best weapon. He simply stares at the corner of the screen, where the number representing his viewership is climbing at a frenzied pace. The live chat is no longer scrolling; it is surging like a burst dam, flooding the entire screen in a chaotic torrent.
Only when the heat of the livestream is pushed to its peak by this eerie silence does he slowly lift his eyes. That gaze seems to pierce through the cold screen, stabbing precisely into the pupils of every viewer.
"Brothers, I’ve seen that 'Heavenly Construction Site' circulating online recently."
His voice is low and flat, yet carries a unique metallic quality that instantly drowns out the noise of millions. He gets straight to the point, without a shred of preamble. The undisguised disdain in his tone is like a match, instantly igniting the powder keg of his livestream.
"Air-conditioned dorms, buffet breakfasts—treating workers like gods." He lets out a scoff, filled with mockery, and shakes his head slowly, his movements dripping with contempt. "Do you believe it?"
He pauses, sweeping his gaze across the lens as if allowing every viewer space to think and chime in. "I, for one, do not."
Before the words fully fade, he curls his knuckles and raps them twice against the smooth desk.
*Tap. Tap.*
The sound is crisp, transformed by his high-sensitivity microphone into two dull drumbeats that strike the hearts of millions of viewers.
"In all my years of debunking, I’ve seen too many PR shows that look glossy on the outside but are filthy to the core." His voice suddenly turns cold, laced with the insight of someone who has seen through the world. "I am willing to stake the reputation of this channel on it: I am one hundred percent certain this is a carefully orchestrated hype campaign by Longhai University—or rather, by that young man named He Yu!"
This statement is an ice pick tossed into boiling oil, instantly triggering a violent explosion among his millions of followers.
【"Brother Bin is right! Where in this world is there such a good boss? It’s definitely a show!"】
【"If capitalists were this kind, pigs would fly!"】
【"I bet the food is fake, just actors hired for the video. The workers probably eat slop every day!"】
【"Exactly! The dorms are likely just model rooms, one or two set up for filming, while the rest of the thousands of workers are stuck in crowded bunks or tents!"】
【"Support Brother Bin! Expose them! We can't let these scammers keep harvesting the kindness and donations of us ordinary people!"】
Watching the boiling chat, the arc at the corner of Luo Bin’s mouth deepens.
Good. This is exactly the public outrage he wanted. First, use the seeds of doubt to pry open the foundation of trust, then strike with the hammer of judgment himself. He raises a hand in a downward gesture, signaling his fans to stay calm.
"They blow the workers' benefits out of proportion only to build a perfect persona, so that everyone will willingly open their wallets." His eyes grow sharper, as if he has already seen through every conspiracy.
"But behind such a show, there must be something fishy! I can even guess their playbook!"
"First, disguised wage deductions! They’ll mess with the contracts and use all sorts of penalty clauses to take back the money they paid out!"
"Second, forced overtime! They use high wages as bait to lure people in, then work them to death, squeezing every drop of sweat and blood out of them!"
"Third, inferior materials! The buffet looks good, but it’s all scraps and expired meat! The dorms look new, but the formaldehyde levels are definitely high enough to turn them into gas chambers!"
"These are the most common tricks of those heartless capitalists!"
Every word he speaks acts like a heavy hammer, striking precisely at the most sensitive and vulnerable nerve of the public regarding capital. He has taken complete control of the atmosphere, with anger and anticipation weaving into an ocean of fanaticism.
At the end of the video, Luo Bin’s expression becomes incredibly serious. He leans forward, closing in on the camera, enunciating every word with heavy emphasis.
"In order to reveal the truth!"
"In order to prevent more kind-hearted people from being blinded by such deceitful propaganda!"
He slams his hand onto the table!
The thunderous sound reverberates through the internet via his microphone, causing countless eardrums to tremble.
"I have decided to head to the Longhai University construction site myself for a three-day 'undercover' debunking livestream!"
His voice echoes in the room with ironclad resolve.
"I will disguise myself as an ordinary construction worker and infiltrate their ranks!"
"Using my hidden camera, I will livestream twenty-four hours a day to expose the darkest, truest reality behind the 'Heavenly Construction Site'!"
This video, along with the recording of this livestream, is like a drop of cold water hitting a sizzling wok. Instantly, it ignites the entire landscape of public opinion.
Countless passersby who were already skeptical, along with other self-media creators jealous of Longhai University’s traffic, descend like sharks smelling blood. Luo Bin’s comment section becomes the bridgehead for the crusade against Longhai University.
Everyone holds their breath, waiting for this "debunking warrior" to personally tear off the "hypocritical" mask of Longhai University and strip the deified construction site down to its true, ugly form.