The morning was still gloomy. Sensing an early start to the day, I strecthed out my arms on to the nearby chair from my bed in order to reach out for my phone. I had to reassure myself on the current time. Unable to retrieve the phone in range, I pushed myself further until I had a grip on the smooth surface of the phone. The time shows 11.30 in the morning! At that moment, I was instantly reminded about the gathering at 1 in the afternoon. With the limited time, I rushed to prepare myself for the occasion.
Then there I stood at the gates of my former high-school, Victoria Institution. Surprisingly, the essence of time hasn't effected much on the school. The surrounding is still very familliar to me. I then proceed towards the school hall. On my way, I was interrupted with a couple of familiar voices and faces. A short talk and I was soon met up with my acquaintances. I was then invited by my friend, Jacky to enquire about a part job nearby Pavillion. However, I was to be brought alone there. I accepted the invite. An hour passed, I had to part ways with my aquaintances for the period but was to be reunited for a movie at 5 in the evening.
Eventually, I was infront of the building where the company was after a long walk. I was debriefed by my friend on the way regarding the job. However, suspicion starts to rise when a couple of my questions were intendedly avoided or covered by similar, unrelated answers. According to him, I was brought there to learn more about the company. At the entrance, I was introduced to an attractive young lady. Hazel was her name. I asked more in detail and was enlightened to know that she's only 19 and a college student working for the company. Curiosity still clouded my mind as I still do not have any idea on the work that I'm supposed to deal with. Infact, the company name was also absent from my knowledge.
THIS IS WHERE THE FUN STARTS!
Soon, I was lead by her into the office lobby. There, I was introduced to the company name and a brief history on it. DHCL/SYN was the company's name and the products? Estabel and Lampe Berger. The company was quite familiar to me. Its one of those multi-level marketing operating companies. That company itself has scamming related issues from what I've heard. In addition to that, MLM equals to network marketing which also equals to pyramid system which is already doomed by its organizational structure. The product is not the incentive to join an MLM. Its more of an excuse to attempt to legitimate the real money-making scheme through expansion. It's practically "the cover" to make it seem legal.
Later, I was asked about my knowledge on network marketing. I was entertained by the play so I tagged along the game and told her that this would be my first time hearing that. Next, I was brought for a tour on the variety of products ranging from RM 300 to RM 85,000! Not forgetting the nicely designed spa with a touch of French interior. I was then brought into another office and was followed up with 2 hours of lecture with her boyfriend, Farez. Thier persuasive skills? Excellent. Presentation skills? Outstanding. Manipulative Skills? Top-notch. An entertaining play of how communication is able to twist your mind and deteriorate your judgement. They played with the big cash and roll with the nice cars to create an impression that will hook any regular teens. I was constantly reminded not to look at the big figure as the "model" to start the business. Instead, to focus more on the large sums of gain in the very near future. To make the plot even more real, I was pointed to several fancy car's nearby which was claimed to be the owned by members of the company. The car ranges from Nissan Fairlady, Mazda Rx8 to an unknown Ferrari.
If it wasn't for the knowledge of the company, I would have been absorbed into buying "the dream" plan. All I had to do for that moment was forcefully smile myself on some of the sweet and thoughtful remarks. I was then plague with the thought that my friend might be a victim of the scheme. Later on the night, I was invited for a treat. A "yum cha" session tomorrow with my friend, the both of them and few other ones which I met there. Accepting the quick and seemingly generous offer? Thats for you to figure out. ;)
Cute Carrot Chris~
Kute Karrot Khris~
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