Chapter 595

"For the students to have a better experience, Banana Master has prepared a special Sleep Banana monkey doll for everyone; students of the Wealth College can enjoy an extra discount when purchasing it."

"Beside him, Fugui quickly reminded: 'Banana Master, the previous batch has already sold out.'"

"The Wealth Banana Master could hardly contain his excitement and jumped up: 'Wonderful! The Sleep Banana monkey's popularity far exceeds our expectations. Fugui, come with Banana Master to pick up the goods.'"

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Honkai 3.

"Using extreme examples like legendary tycoons and event superstars to create a sense of distance between people, then taking the opportunity to peddle his 'do-nothing' Sleep Banana monkey salted-fish philosophy… heh, what a despicable marketing tactic."

"Jizi couldn't help but snort, shifting her gaze away from the Wealth Banana Master on the skydome, 'Moreover, it's not just marketing; they seem to be instilling in students the idea that doing nothing is the correct outlook on life.'"

"They're so terrible! Truly corrupting hearts!' Kiana gritted her teeth, making a 'creak creak' sound, her cheeks puffed with anger: 'Such people should be given a stern lesson like the Dream-building Banana Master, to stop them from spreading heresy here!'"

'"Eating one's fill all day, with no purpose—how difficult.' Fu Hua let out a soft sigh, 'But the Banana Master's words are still appealing to many students under great stress and mental tension; if all it takes is a slight thought to gain a carefree life… many who can't bear the pressure would probably choose it.' The life of the Sleep Banana monkey displayed by the Banana Masters also shows students what life looks like after completely abandoning the self.'

"Kiana put her hands on her hips: 'These monkeys eat, then sleep, then sleep, then eat—how monotonous their lives are; could they really be that happy?'"

"Fu Hua gently shook her head: 'Heh, Kiana, we're not monkeys, so we naturally can't understand their thoughts; they might be happy… maybe.'"

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'"So promoting toys is the task of the Wealth College, but why make students do this?' Danheng wondered, puzzled."

"At that moment, the Sleep Banana monkey that had been following them let out an extremely dejected 'banana banana' sound, as if trying to convey something."

'"Too bad we can't understand its 'banana' sound…' Danheng lowered his head to think for a moment, '…I have an idea, Star, can you use 【Clockwork Trick】 on it? I want to verify some guesses.'"

"This decadent monkey always shows a sad expression, which seems unreasonable, since the monkeys they've seen before were always happy."

"Star adjusted the monkey's emotion to 'calm', and the effect was not bad; the monkey resolutely ran toward the distance, as if wanting to lead them somewhere."

"Several people arrived at the Wealth College; from afar they saw the Wealth Banana Master and Fugui conversing about something. Danheng gestured for everyone to tread lightly, first to listen to what they were saying."

'"Banana Master, you didn't ask me to come pick up the goods? But there's nothing here.' Fugui glanced around the empty storeroom."

'"Sigh, the Dream-building Banana Master clearly said he'd handle the new batch, but he's unreliable.'"

'"By the way, Banana Master… are those who turned into monkeys really doing so voluntarily?' Fugui still had some doubts, asking hesitantly."

"The Wealth Banana Master's tone shifted abruptly, speaking meaningfully: 'Of course, Fugui, can't you understand the happiness of being a Sleep Banana monkey?'"

"Fugui lowered his head embarrassedly: 'I… really don't understand much.'"

"The Banana Master's tone seemed a bit displeased: 'It seems you haven't listened at all, or perhaps those auditors have given you unrealistic fantasies? Do you know the background of those nameless guests? You're a struggling student from a fringe star, supported by a company, who came all this way to study here—do you really want to compare yourself with them?'"

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Qin Shi Ming Yue.

"People, people… are changing?!!"

"Tianming's hand pointing at the skydome trembled slightly; he quickly sprang up from the grass: 'You're kidding! What kind of sorcery is this? How can it turn people into monkeys?! By the way, wouldn't the omen of turning into a monkey be speaking with the word "banana"? It's over, it's over…'"

'"Tianming, don't panic, these monsters also said that becoming a monkey requires voluntary consent.' Gai Nie's gaze slowly withdrew from the sky, his brows slightly furrowed: 'But there's still something I don't understand: if these monsters want to turn people into monkeys, encouraging them to abandon the self and stop thinking, what is their purpose in doing so?'"

"Confucianism emphasizes self-cultivation and family harmony; Mohism advocates universal love and non-aggression; even the Yin-Yang school seeks the limit of heaven and man. Among the hundred schools of thought, regardless of the path, each pursues its own 'Dao'. Yet these monsters lure people to abandon everything, turning them into beasts that know only sleep and the gratification of appetite…"

It's simply unreasonable.

"What kind of sorcery are they using then? I haven't seen them employ any means or rituals.' Tianming asked, puzzled."

"Tianming, do you remember when Bo tuo ou went to the Thus: Sleep Banana Society, the Sleep Banana monkey and sound that appeared in his mind?' Yue'er reminded, 'When Miss Zhigengniao left Bo tuo ou, that strange feeling welled up, forcibly altering his way of speaking. So… I believe there is some invisible, intangible force constantly influencing them, from the moment they stepped into Pinokangni, they have already been immersed in it.'"

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"I know I can't compare to those big shots… but I also have things I want to do…"

"Of course I know you want to make money, to make a lot of money. After all, the tuition at Origami University is an astronomical figure, still too high for ordinary middle-class families, Banana.' The Wealth Banana Master softened his tone: 'Oh, I heard your father also came to Pinokangni. He changed jobs, working day and night at the Dawnxia Factory—truly touching, Banana.'"

"Fugui was stunned: 'You… you, how do you know?'"

"Banana banana banana, because just a few days ago he came here, wanting to see how you were doing.' The Wealth Banana Master sighed deeply: 'I personally received your father; how pitiful—at his age, he still has to abandon most of his life's savings to work in this place where he knows no one. I feel his fatigue and anxiety… so I conducted "Banana Studies," guiding him to become a Sleep Banana monkey—right in the batch you just sent out, didn't you expect that?'"

"Fugui instantly flew into a rage, shouting at the Banana Master: 'What… what? How could you do this?!'"

"The monkey leading Star forward also stepped out now, emitting a decadent sound: 'Banana…'"

"Lanpo stared in disbelief at the monkey before him, his pupils quivering: 'Could… it be the father of Department Store·Ninja, Department Store·Village Chief?'"