[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-god-s-imitator":3,"chapter-god-s-imitator-god-s-imitator-chapter-591":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","God's Imitator",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1795168,2392,"Chapter 599 - 598: The Landlord","god-s-imitator-chapter-591",591,"\u003Cp>After the first two rounds of the game, players wrote sentences on their boards significantly faster in the third round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had become familiar with the game and could more accurately assess the threat level of each sentence on the boards, allowing them to choose relatively safe options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Bingjun was indeed chosen as the host, and he quickly completed the arrangement of the speaking order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the writing time ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six Inner Court Players flipped their boards one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Mao Li Hui realized his mouth mechanism was activated; Lu Bingjun had arranged for him to be the first speaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I’m not keen on sharing my hobbies with friends. (Red)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he refrained from mentioning the content on his board and instead directed his words relentlessly at Xu Guangxin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be mistaken. The damage caused by work is much greater than staying up late!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I may have irregular routines, but I always sleep when I’m tired, and my daily sleep time is guaranteed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can people who work overtime ensure their sleep time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how erratic someone’s schedule is, I’ve never seen anyone die from it if they’re not working, whereas workers dying at their desks are all too common!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think about it; a person who works overtime long-term, oppressed, versus someone free and waking up naturally every day — which one is more likely to die suddenly? It’s obvious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Xu Guangxin’s refusal to relent against Li Hui in the previous round led to mutual hostility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the mildest person gets angry, and Li Hui seemed determined to confront Xu Guangxin, regardless of what happens next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next was Xu Guangxin’s turn to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many expected him to continue the confrontation with Li Hui, yet he remained unexpectedly calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Guangxin pointed at his board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I had to swallow my pride most of the time due to survival needs. (Black)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before coming to New World, I was merely a marginal figure in society, a worker who dared not easily resign, a docile person who wouldn’t resist despite being manipulated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But New World changed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve decided to live differently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If my actions hurt some people, I apologize, but life treated me that way originally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Xu Guangxin adopted an entirely defensive strategy this round, choosing not to attack anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Hongbing was arranged to speak third.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Community 11 - Wei Hongbing (Female): I hate outsiders. (Black)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Lu Bingjun’s board, then sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Community 2 - Lu Bingjun: I believe employees dying from overwork is their own issue. (Black)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, judge for yourselves, isn’t this the real culprit forcing people to death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this even humane?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I, as a landlord, must bear full responsibility for death cases just for occasionally arguing with tenants, then what about you, the oppressive landlords of old society?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Among us are bosses, executives, landlords, fitness coaches, workers, and unemployed people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think carefully; which identity is most harmful and who should bear the primary responsibility for the death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Undoubtedly, it’s the bosses and executives, right? Aren’t you the main culprits oppressing workers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With these two identities ’shining brightly,’ does my small landlord status even count?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the previous game round, Lu Bingjun’s attack on Wei Hongbing evidently fueled her resentment, so even before he spoke, she decided to launch a preemptive strike against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Guoliang was set to speak fourth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the previous two game rounds, his speeches were brief and non-aggressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, he unexpectedly defended Lu Bingjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Community 7 - Shi Guoliang: My company does not produce pre-prepared food. (Black)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People have many social identities; why do you assert that Lu Bingjun and I must be the deceased’s superiors? We aren’t acquainted at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We indeed have some connection to the deceased, but it may not be as direct as you think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for my relationship with the deceased, I don’t know either, as I can’t recall any death cases among my employees, let alone sudden death cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Given our company’s welfare and standards, if an employee suddenly died, it should cause a considerable public stir, and I would certainly be aware and provide compensation out of humanitarian concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the deceased wasn’t an employee of our company, your argument completely falls apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, as a landlord, you shouldn’t underestimate yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Workers might at least receive wages while enduring the bosses and executives’ pressure; under a landlord’s pressure, they’d have to fork over their modest savings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Considering your board statement, as a local who dislikes outsiders...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s hard to say whom the deceased resented more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evidently, his primary goal wasn’t so much defending Lu Bingjun but rather distancing himself from responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonetheless, he objectively alleviated the pressure on Lu Bingjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next was Deng Xiao’s turn to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Community 2 - Deng Xiao: Whenever I feel intense discomfort from exercise, I immediately rest. (Red)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated slightly but quickly resolved to target Wei Hongbing too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone who’s rented knows how aggravating unscrupulous landlords can be, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The trouble could shave a decade off your life, and I’m not exaggerating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, why don’t we as workers dare to resign?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it due to company and boss restrictions? Certainly not; labor contracts don’t restrict personal freedom, so one can resign anytime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What truly makes workers hesitant to resign is the rent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without worrying about the rent, resigning simply means lounging at home with no more than an extra pair of chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s the rent that’s stifling us, preventing resignation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve heard that some landlords notice wage increases at big companies and then raise rent similarly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After working tirelessly to earn wages and bonuses from the boss, should I simply hand it all over to the landlord?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who do you think is more detestable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the host, Lu Bingjun naturally took the last turn to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Community 2 - Lu Bingjun: I believe employees dying from overwork is their own issue. (Black)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I deeply sympathize with employees dying from overwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, I also genuinely believe it’s their own matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I now barely qualify as part of the management, I rose up from the grassroots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the company assigns tasks, it’s not always possible to allocate the ideal workload; often, there’s flexibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For employees, if they receive tasks markedly beyond reasonable limits, they should protest, argue rationally, and explain clearly to their supervisors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe most company managers, to ensure timelines are met, won’t pin all hopes on a single employee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even in extreme situations, for health’s sake, job-hopping or resigning is advisable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I die from overwork, I would also believe it’s my entire responsibility, as no one starves just because they don’t work nowadays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even after quitting, there’s always a way to earn a meal, not risking starvation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if landlords arbitrarily withhold tenants’ security deposits, in dire situations, some may end up sleeping on the streets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1138,"2026-06-09T04:22:48.389Z",1,"novelbin.me","2948397ca610ebb8db9e37e0e41b59d14b9c090719af15974bb7ab3a4aa4f79a","god-s-imitator-chapter-138","god-s-imitator-chapter-137",597,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgod-s-imitator-cover.jpg"]