landbeastnovel Chapter 120 The Catfish Effect
Chapter 120 The Catfish Effect
Chapter 120 The Catfish Effect
There was no enthusiastic encouragement; after saying just a few simple words, Hua Yu retreated.
There was really nothing to get excited about for him.
When facing ants, when do strong people ever need to bathe, change clothes, clean their swords, perform rituals, and prepare in advance?
What everyone sensed from his casual words was a powerful confidence.
You guys go ahead, I'll cover for you!
What a reassuring sentence.
For a moment, the National Team players were filled with confidence for the game.
Sometimes, boosting morale doesn't require a grand speech; just three simple words are enough.
I'm here!
The sky is blue, the water flows gently.
Hua Yu listened to music, ate popsicles, and rode a small electric scooter that he had somehow acquired, following leisurely behind the crowd.
"Damn, is this how the captain covers for us?" Guan Yu said, somewhat speechless.
Before setting off on their training, the five mentors confiscated all their relevant documents, wallets, and supplies, meaning that they now had nothing but the clothes they wore.
Clearly, they were to undergo a period of hardship and training.
They finally fought their way out of the fierce competition and were ready for a government-funded trip, but now they have to figure out how to get to the neighboring island nation on their own.
That was bad enough, but who would have thought that Hua Yu would go even further?
"Teachers, have you heard of the catfish effect?"
Hua Yu's simple question left Feng Li and the others completely bewildered.
The catfish effect refers to the phenomenon where placing a catfish, a natural predator of sardines, in a group of sardines can activate the sardines' survival instincts.
They know it, and they understand the underlying philosophy, but what's the use?
"What do you mean?" Songhe asked.
"It's simple. Just imagine, in such a period of arduous training, if there's someone around who's enjoying air conditioning, eating watermelon, and occasionally shouting 'It's so comfortable,' what kind of mental torture would that be for those who are undergoing arduous training?" After saying that, Hua Yu winked at the five mentors.
Upon hearing Hua Yu's words, Feng Li's eyes lit up immediately.
You're a real talent, kid!
Exactly, what's the point if everyone around you is suffering? If they have a good attitude, they can find joy in hardship together. But if everyone around you is enjoying life while only one person is suffering, then it's a different story.
However, rigorous training must still be carried out; it's impossible to train just one person.
But they could have easily stopped Hua Yu, whose strength far surpassed everyone else's.
Good idea, let's do it.
So, Feng Li prepared everything that needed to be prepared, and even provided him with a small electric scooter.
"Stop talking nonsense! The instructor isn't here, so I'm the instructor. Stop slacking off!" Hua Yu shouted through a megaphone that was specially installed in front of the electric scooter.
With the sound system leading the way and the space system controlling the electric scooter, Hua Yu, holding an umbrella, leaned back on the seat, an ice pop in her mouth, listening to music and resting with her eyes closed.
Midway through, he would sit up every now and then and let out a few shouts.
The pressure is immense!
Hua Yu's bicycle riding skills were so impressive that they left everyone speechless.
"They're inhuman!" Zhao Manyan said bitterly.
That's what they said, but they still discussed their next course of action as they walked.
Without identification to board a plane and unable to swim across, the only option left for everyone was smuggling.
However, smuggling requires money, and since the group was penniless, the boats that attempted to smuggle them across wouldn't take them.
Making money has become the most important thing for everyone right now.
At Nan Jue's suggestion, the group went to the nearest small fishing village. After much explanation, they were able to prove that they were not a demolition team.
Upon realizing that the group were not those unscrupulous merchants, the simple old man in the fishing village sent a young man to lead them to the nearest port city.
The nearest port city is called Asuka City, which is an important trade hub.
On the water, you can see many large ships sailing. The Haihe River is also very wide, leading directly to the outside world. It is not a problem to travel from here to the island nation.
After arriving here, Hua Yu and his electric scooter disappeared. The group looked back several times but couldn't see the villain who was supposed to cover for them, and they were a little unaccustomed to it.
"Everyone, let's hear your suggestions." With Hua Yu absent, Ai Jiangtu took over as the team leader, overseeing all matters, big and small.
In other words, the team leader is lazy, and the person in the team has to do the dirty and tiring work.
Mo Fan is a hunter, and he understands that the most scarce resource in a city is a skilled hunter-mage or a hired mage.
They have no money, but they have power.
In the past, they could have easily earned their travel expenses by performing.
However, as mages, they are definitely of a higher level.
At Mo Fan's suggestion, the group decided to find someone in need of help to solve his problem in exchange for money.
Zhao Manyan had already chosen this person long ago!
He has inherited the business acumen expected of the head of the Zhao Group.
In this port city with such a prime location, where there is plenty of money and land, and nothing is lacking, it still fails to develop. There is only one reason for this.
The siren is causing trouble!
Therefore, the person who needs these mages the most is Lin Junxian, the tycoon of Lin's Real Estate, who plans to build this port city.
Lin Junxian has indeed been quite annoyed by the siren lately. The land he bought has been delayed in construction, and if this continues, all his money will be wasted here.
Unfortunately, he was a scion of a noble family who knew no magic, and his family members were all waiting to see him make a fool of himself. He had no way to ask his family for help.
However, today ten young men came to his door, claiming they could solve the problem of the siren for him.
Ten people dealt with the sirens that were blocking the development of a city, and Lin Junxian almost had to send people to drive them out.
Isn't this just plain insane?
"You probably have no other choice but to trust us now," Zhao Manyan said with a confident look on his face.
As long as he's at the negotiating table, Zhao Manyan has absolute confidence.
Hearing this, Lin Junxian was slightly taken aback, then took a deep breath and asked, "What do you need me to do?"
"You don't need to do anything, just provide us with some information on the siren and the necessary supplies."
"Can."
After some conversation, and with nothing to lose, Lin Junxian decided to trust this group of young people who had come from who-knows-where.
Anyway, what they need isn't of much value.
After seeing Zhao Manyan and the others off, Lin Junxian walked to the French windows, lit a cigarette, and looked down at the scenery outside, seemingly deep in thought.
Just then, a faint voice came from behind him.
"Lin Junxian, right?"
Lin Junxian dropped the cigarette butt from his hand and turned around warily to look at the person who had silently appeared in his office.
"Who are you?"
It was another young man, but not one of the ten from before.
"Let me introduce myself, my name is Hua Yu!"
(End of this chapter)