The words he spoke, though fitting for his status as a middle-aged man with little education who made a living through introductions, sounded more like a parent or elder nagging their child.
Listening to him, Fang Xiaoxia and Ye Feifei unconsciously lowered their heads, picked at their fingers, and occasionally fidgeted with their legs and feet.
Only Bai Suxiang listened carefully to his words. Although she didn't understand the connection between the "three days" he repeatedly emphasized and "stepping into other areas," his expression suggested he wasn't lying.
She decided to let things unfold naturally.
Snakehead Laizi then explained the situation for the next three days:
The first day would start from the morning of the second day after they arrived on the island. All the girls who entered that day would be taken on a tour of the entire island.
There would be signposts and areas marked in blue and green.
Each snakehead would inform them of the rules and precautions, specifically urging them to dress beautifully.
On the second day, their tour range would gradually expand to the island ahead. That island was larger, more spacious, and more scenic than their current one. It had more blue areas. Those who had not undergone the "three-day baptism" were strictly forbidden from entering any area other than the green ones.
On the third day, the tour range would further expand, reaching the largest island that could be seen. There, they would encounter red areas, which were absolutely off-limits. Unauthorized entry meant death! Su Dan Novel Network.
Snakehead Laizi's explanation was crisp and direct, with the word "death" pronounced with perfect clarity.
The three girls shivered slightly from fear.
However, Bai Suxiang quickly calmed down.
The seemingly serene and beautiful island was destined to be fraught with danger.
As Snakehead Laizi finished explaining the rules and prepared to leave, he specifically walked up to Bai Suxiang and whispered in her ear, "Within these three days, remember! Remember!"
Though Bai Suxiang found it inexplicable, she nodded nonetheless.
It was her way of cooperating with Laizi's somewhat formal words.
In reality, the three of them were close enough for the other two to hear.
Snakehead Laizi knew this, but whether the other two cared was entirely unimportant to him.
Although he had explained the three-day schedule, he hadn't revealed the purpose behind it.
In fact, the island's arrangement was primarily a selection process.
The first day was called "The Gathering."
It involved bringing everyone together, placing them in the center of a venue for all intermediaries to observe. This included snakeheads, trainers, and other agents.
Those observing could select their targets from the gathering and then, on the second day, engage in comprehensive recruitment and persuasion.
The second day was called "Interception."
As the name suggests, it involved spotting targets and snatching them up.
This stage was the most dreaded and thrilling for the snakeheads. It meant the people they brought might become the object of competition for others, and conversely, they could search for their desired targets among the high-quality resources brought by others.
Because individuals with good potential were hotly contested. In the early years, fights would sometimes break out. Later, for fairness and to avoid trouble, violent snatching was strictly prohibited.
The third day was called "Opening Eyes."
This was the final stage, not only allowing the girls to "open their eyes" to what a million-year salary entailed, but also enabling the various intermediaries to see which girls were worth cultivating and were their desired targets.
After this stage, generally only three individuals would remain, considered the top three.
The remaining three would receive special training, with those who had already earned a million-year salary personally demonstrating and imparting their experience.
Once someone entered this top-three training, the snakehead's career ceiling had been reached.
They would receive one-third of a million, which was three hundred thousand.
Each cycle was only about ten days.
If they were lucky, a snakehead could earn a million in just a month.
However, such exceptional luck had never occurred. Even skilled snakeheads like Laizi, in their best month, could only select two for the top three.
This greatly boosted their reputation but also led to ostracization by other snakeheads.
The further they progressed, the more likely they were to be targeted.
With his discerning eye, every person he scouted was remarkable in all aspects.
Naturally, others coveted the people he brought. Some, like Baldy, targeted his individuals almost every time.
Some, impatient and unable to resist temptation, were poached before the second day even concluded.
Initially, Snakehead Laizi didn't hold a grudge against Baldy. But as time went on and the incidents became more frequent, he unconsciously began to resent him.
After the rules were explained, the three girls, each with their own thoughts, retired early.
What kind of day awaited them?
Early the next morning, a file bag was placed outside their door.
"Quick, look! What is this?"
Fang Xiaoxia was the first to open the door and saw the file bag on the floor.
Since they had arrived on the island together, the three girls, by instinct, chose to share accommodations.
Although there were only two single beds, they pushed them together, which was enough for three people to sleep.
"Is it today's schedule, like a plan?"
Ye Feifei said, looking curiously at the file bag in Fang Xiaoxia's hand.
Bai Suxiang was very familiar with this scene, as it was a common trope in the reality shows she had watched on television over the years. She found this kind of opening segment unsurprising.
However, this time, they weren't on a reality show but were simply seeking an opportunity for a million-year salary job.
Fang Xiaoxia didn't hesitate and opened the file bag.
Indeed, inside was a map.
It indicated the various parts of the island, the areas that could be toured, and the start and end times for the tours.
The weather was clear and fine. To present their best selves, the three had put considerable effort into their makeup.
From waking up to their departure, they spent nearly three hours getting ready.
Heaven knows how meticulous these women were when they dressed up!
Snakehead Laizi was already at his screen, watching. He observed how the people brought by others were doing and, most importantly, whether the people he brought could be instantly recognized in the crowd. Of course, he hoped they would be breathtakingly stunning.
Only before leaving did Bai Suxiang carefully examine the map.
It turned out their living quarters were just a corner of the island. Around their house were thirty to forty other large and small corners.
Looking at it this way, the island wasn't small at all.
If the other two islands were even larger, how vast would they be? It seemed that three days would be too short to find Bai Xiaoxiao.
She could only hope that during these three open days, she could explore various parts of the island, and if she encountered Bai Xiaoxiao, that would be best.
"Let's go, don't dawdle! Towards the million-year salary, we depart!"