Chapter 2548: Whistling Down (VI)

Chapter 2522: Xiao Xiao Down (VI)

Nora quickly brought a sumptuous meal, in fact, it was a bit too sumptuous. The lady brought seven or eight packages, which were obviously not enough for more than four people.

"That restaurant has officially closed down." Nora put down her things and said, "Because we two often go there to eat, we have a good relationship with the chef there. He used the remaining ingredients to make us a last big meal. I guess it's about twelve people."

"Go and call the students over." Victor said, "Before we moved, I saw many students in the cafeteria who only ate a sandwich. They probably haven't had a big meal for a long time."

Anna and Victor both started to take out their phones. Anna thought for a while and said, "Isn't it a bad idea to call them alone? What do you think, Schiller?"

"Just ask them to come and clean up." Schiller said, "I'm afraid we really need their help, and after they help, it's normal to invite them to dinner. It doesn't matter whether they eat before or after."

So they started to contact their students. Several familiar faces came. Schiller also called Lex, and Pamela was the last to arrive.

She just rushed in and waved her hand to ask for water. The weather was only a dozen degrees, but she was sweating all over.

"What's wrong with you?" Schiller handed her the water and asked.

"Don't mention it. The guard's dog was not tied up and rushed into the hydroponic plant laboratory, breaking several jars. Those plants can't even survive for an hour without the nutrient solution. I packed them all and put them in the same tank."

Pamela drank tons of water, let out a long breath, sat down and said, "These plants will be used in Roy's governor's inauguration ceremony. There will be a live TV broadcast across the state. In order to make our brand famous, we can't make any mistakes."

When Pamela calmed down, several people realized that she was definitely very tired, and the dark circles under her eyes were clearly visible.

Although Pamela didn't dress up much in her normal state, her skin was still well taken care of, but now it was obvious that she was a little greasy and rough from staying up late, and her hair was messy, obviously she didn't have time to comb it.

"Well, professor, I have to wait until the first batch of payments comes back before I can pay you back." Pamela said a little embarrassedly: "The previous batch of customers was a bit difficult to deal with, and it was not easy to get the money, but it should be no problem soon."

"Are you going to ask for it?" Anna obviously knew about this and was a little worried about her, saying: "The water of the construction contracting group is deep, you have to be careful."

"Don't worry, I have found the best use for my plants that hit people." Pamela gave a thumbs up and said: "I am going to set up a special debt collection company, and I will get it as soon as I ask."

"It's amazing, Miss." Schiller said: "You all Having been forced to this point, he still intends to make money through legal means, which can be called a miracle in Gotham. "

As soon as he finished speaking, several other students looked at him with a somewhat strange look. Schiller did not feel embarrassed, but said: "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

"That's not the case, professor, but that was in the past." Pamela sighed and said: "Don't you find that the economic situation is so bad, and the whole Gotham is still relatively calm and not in chaos?"

"I did find it, but I don't know what happened. Can you tell me from your perspective?" Schiller said after taking a sip of water.

"Because the cost of committing a crime is too high." Pamela sighed and said, "We basically can't afford to buy a car, or we didn't think about buying a car before. We rely on renting a car or public transportation to go out. Now that there are buses, basically no one rents a car, because taking the bus is much cheaper than renting a car, and you don't have to drive yourself."

"But the buses made by the Wayne Group all require real-name authentication. If you want to take the bus, the bus's computer system will know who you are. Once you have a criminal record, the police will immediately get on the bus and hold you down. The same is true for the subway."

"And the newly built bridges are almost the only way to travel through various regions. There are surveillance cameras on the bridges. Even if you drive yourself, once you are discovered, the police car will immediately come to They will flash the police lights to force you to stop. "

"So it is very difficult to escape after committing a crime. If you are caught, there is no gang to help you. Once you go to court, you will not be sentenced to community labor or something."

"And now most people have jobs. Even the lowest-level cleaners have at least a stable income. As long as you are arrested and sent to prison, you will definitely lose your job."

"And many people made a fortune at the music festival before, and then chose to buy cars and houses. After being arrested, they could not pay the mortgage. After they were released, they lost their jobs. The houses and cars that were still under the loan period would definitely be taken back, and the down payment would be in vain."

"So did you buy a car or a house?" Schiller asked.

"That's not the case." Pamela shook her head and said, "Otherwise, I wouldn't have borrowed money for the expensive rent. Fortunately, now that the rent is paid in full, I moved to a smaller and cheaper house, which can barely make ends meet."

"If you want to know why I don't resort to criminal means, it's mainly because I still have things I want to do. Going to jail is too time-consuming. If I'm locked up for a year or two, all the plants I raise will surely die, and the lab might even be taken back. Then wouldn't I have worked in vain for so long?"

Schiller nodded, and he understood what Pamela said. The music festival had made many people rich before. Although they couldn't be said to be extremely rich, they were much better off than before.

Although some people would spend the money on wine and women, most normal people would still choose to make some investments, either buying a car or a house. With these real estates, the cost of committing crimes would be too high.

Of course, in the past, you could still bet that you wouldn't be caught by the police, or if you were caught, someone would help you settle the matter, but now it's probably difficult.

On the one hand, the police force is sufficient, technology is advanced, and major crimes are basically impossible to escape. On the other hand, the mafia that once covered the sky with one hand is gone. Without the guidance of the mafia, one or two ordinary people alone cannot handle those high-end black industries. If they do some low-end crimes such as highway robbery, the income is not as good as working hard and getting a stable income.

And many young people who have no scruples are like Pamela. They still have their own ideals and careers. They are at the age of fighting for their careers. As long as their careers are a little better, they dare not gamble that their crimes will not be discovered, because once they go to jail, all the efforts they have made before and the road ahead will be in vain.

"I think the situation in Gotham is much better than that in Metropolis." Lex said: "Before the economic crisis, the situation in Gotham was much better, but this generation also experienced the darkest years. Even if the economic crisis came, their lives are much better now than before."

"But Metropolis is not like this. They have been living a good life, even the best life in the world. Suddenly, they were hit hard. Now public opinion is boiling everywhere, protesting constantly, and it has even turned into looting and smashing. There are also many gangs organized in the name of parades that threaten the safety of ordinary people. Clark has been busy recently."

Everyone was a little surprised. They didn't expect the situation in Metropolis to be so bad, but if you think about it carefully, it is true. There are indeed salary cuts and layoffs in Gotham.

But now with salary cuts and layoffs, at least you still have a chance to find a job again. In the past, if the gangs laid off, you basically can only go to the devil to find a job.

Gotham was not poor but not safe before, and Gotham is poor but safe now. It is difficult to say which one is better. The former may have money but no life to spend, and the latter can only be said to be struggling to survive, but anyway, they are all bad, and there is no need to compare which one is worse.

The people of Gotham are used to the bad life. After the economic crisis, they did become poorer, and some people could hardly afford to eat. But did they have a better life before? It is better to say that in that era, these people did not even have the opportunity to eat, and they were killed while walking on the road.

So the public opinion in Gotham is relatively stable. Most people just complained verbally, and then went about their business. The crime rate did not rise.

But Metropolis really sank from heaven to the abyss. They used to live a life of the best, with all kinds of rich and famous people gathered together, financial elites dancing with long sleeves, and feasting and drinking.

But it suddenly fell, and big companies were hit. The rich people who used to have nothing to do every day had to worry about their careers. It was even more difficult for ordinary people. They used to get a large salary after working for a few days easily, but now they can't make half of the money they used to. Some people even lost their jobs and couldn't make money. How could they accept it?

In fact, the whole United States, except for Gotham, is basically in this situation. The United States has harvested the world for so many years, and the bottom line of the people is the highest in the world. It is no problem to eat and wait for death. Suddenly falling into hell, there is wailing everywhere.

This leads to a vicious cycle. The social situation is chaotic, and the enterprises are more difficult. The enterprises cannot save the market, and the situation deteriorates further. The worse the situation is, the more chaotic the public security is, and the more chaotic the social situation is.

And no one thought that the perennially rotten Gotham can still stabilize itself by relying on this rotten thing. On the contrary, the impact it has received is not particularly large. Many people can still maintain a stable life. Apart from worrying about money, they can still survive, which is a blessing in disguise.

"Open a psychological clinic?!" Pamela, who was eating rice, put down the bowl in shock and looked at Schiller and said, "Really? Professor, people nowadays must have a lot of grievances to vent, and they may be very difficult to deal with."

"And opening a clinic is not that simple." Lex frowned and said, "I have a few nice villas in the South District. Wouldn't it be better if you told me earlier and moved in directly? And even if the Wayne Group faces a crisis, it won't be short of a house from you, right?"

Victor immediately poked Lex with his elbow to shut him up. Schiller shook his head and said, "As an adult, I have to find a way to support myself. Even if I have a villa to live in, my salary is not enough for me to pay the high property taxes, car maintenance, gas, insurance and various taxes. Do I have to rely on you for everything?"

At this point, everyone sighed again. Victor rubbed his temple and said, "This year's insurance has to be paid again. It will cost $3,000 for me alone. Nora has a history of serious illness, so her medical insurance is also a problem. I will call and ask which insurance company can take it when I get back, but I estimate it will cost at least $3,000 to $4,000."

"You only need $3,000 a year?!" Anna said in disbelief, "Which insurance company is so affordable? I have to pay $450 for insurance every month!"

"His laboratory has a cooperation with a medical insurance company, Did you forget?" Schiller reminded, "I'm about the same as you, but I've only paid up to 4,000, and I have to pay again next month."

"Fortunately, student insurance is cheaper..." Pamela slapped her forehead and said, "Wait, haven't I submitted my doctoral application yet? ! Then I have to pay the original price for insurance this month? ! ! "

She screamed, took out her phone and started editing emails, grabbed Victor like a life-saving straw and said, "Professor! Pass me! Let me study for a doctorate! Otherwise I have to pay 500 more! ! ! "

American medical insurance is so expensive