The Homeland Security Bureau would definitely investigate anyone who could stay by Lin Qi's side, and Lin Qi himself would investigate them as well.
The maid's boyfriend was a young man from the same place as her. He was in his twenties and worked at a local factory.
Their dream was to buy a house in a big city and live happily ever after. In fact, from the moment that dream was born, happiness had already become unlikely for them.
Living in a big city was extremely difficult. The pressure came from more than just daily expenses. After all, prices and consumption levels were high in big cities. Even without making any extravagant purchases, the monthly bills could still be overwhelming.
Beyond all that, the greater problem came from the temptations of the big city.
When someone saw others enjoying a wealthy life without having to put in much effort themselves, their state of mind would lose its balance. In the end, they might become someone they never wanted to be.
Strip clubs never lacked strippers. Why? Because the ordinary waitresses were constantly waiting for their chance to become one of them! They served the customers, of course, in perfectly legitimate ways, doing things like bringing drinks to the booths. After working for a month, they might not even earn as much as a stripper made in one night.
"They just take off all their clothes and bounce around onstage!"
That contrast was truly difficult to adjust to. Once their minds relaxed and their standards began to slip, people would start convincing themselves.
"It's only taking off my clothes. No one's doing anything to me. Just one night, and I can enjoy twenty-nine days off..."
"It's only going into a private room. There's no difference between inside and outside..."
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