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85 - Crowd Control

  "Oh, really? People are actually saying that kind of stuff?" Liam feigned surprise.

  Before Jake could even respond, two people on the roller coaster chimed in.

  "People who are that full of themselves need to be taught a lesson. Right, Liam?" Yannick shouted.

  Cindy nodded in agreement, "How can someone be so dumb? Liam, get him over here!"

  Liam's expression froze, "You guys must be tired, right? Find a place to relax, grab some fried chicken or something!"

  They both nodded, having emptied their stomachs, they were definitely feeling hungry.

  Afterward, they looked completely drained, taking a breather after every couple of steps, and shakily made their way off the platform, using the wall for support.

  "So, Liam, I think it's time we settle our little account." Jake stared at Liam with a smile.

  Liam instinctively shuddered and threw himself at Jake, crying.

  "Jake, bro, I'm sorry, there were a lot of people around, I'm so sorry. I'm on my knees here, man!"

  "Alright, I'll let it slide this time, but don't talk to me like that again." Jake didn't want to dwell on it, not wanting to seem petty.

  "Okay, Jake, I'm going to work!" Liam said respectfully.

  "Go ahead, I'm about to open the Death House for the visitors anyway." Jake waved his hand.

  Since it was the first time the Death House was open to the public, Jake swapped positions with Mike to avoid any unexpected issues, personally overseeing the operation.

  Soon after Liam left, Jake removed the barrier at the entrance and put up the "Now Open" sign.

  Some tourists were immediately drawn to it.

  Among these visitors, one stood out. He was a young man with perfect posture and impeccable grooming.

  Unlike the other visitors, he started looking around the amusement park, almost as if a political candidate was assessing the situation.

  "Death House, this is it." Brian stood at the entrance, puffed out his chest.

  He had pinned a pinhole camera to his chest, using it to capture material for the news.

  He moved his body constantly, hoping to capture as much footage of the coaster as possible.

  At the same time, his mouth was constantly chatting to tourists around him.

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  "Did you guys come because of the promotional video too?"

  He intentionally asked the question loudly.

  Sure enough, it quickly grabbed the attention of many.

  They started chiming in with their reactions.

  "You bet! I heard the video said that this roller coaster can exceed the speed of sound, so I came to check it out!"

  "Ha! No one really believes that, right? Do you even know what exceeding the speed of sound means?"

  "I'll give them props if they hit 60 mph."

  "I am just looking to have a good time. No one actually believes anything that comes out of promotional videos, there are way too many fake advertisements."

  "I have to say, this amusement park takes the cake. They claim that you are able to ride up the sky with the sun! I can't believe it!"

  Seeing the tourists' reactions, Brian felt a thrill.

  As it turns out, people have always disliked clickbait!

  He knew what his decision was, as soon as he gets off the coaster, he would shout "is that all there is to the owner!"

  While daydreaming, he followed the crowd to the platform.

  He pushed through the crowd and approached Jake.

  "Hello, are you the owner of this amusement park?" Brian discreetly turned on his recorder.

  At this moment, he wished he was a judge, so that he could say "Anything you say can and will be used against you! It will be concrete proof of the false advertising!"

  Jake nodded.

  "So, did you release the promotional video for the Death House online? Does the roller coaster's speed really exceed the speed of sound like you claimed?" Brian asked persistently.

  "That's right. Because it can exceed the speed of sound and allow riders to experience a near-death sensation, it's called the Death House." Jake replied.

  "Pfft!"

  Brian couldn't help but burst out laughing.

  Jake asked, "What are you laughing at? Do you have a problem with what I said?"

  "No, no, I just thought of something funny." Brian replied, "I'm not laughing because of what you said. I've had professional training. No matter how funny something is, I won't laugh."

  "Unless I can't help it." Brian added silently.

  This was the first time in his journalism career that he had encountered something like this.

  The owner of Starlight Amusement Park was way too absurd.

  Claiming that his roller coaster could exceed the speed of sound and allow riders to experience a near-death sensation.

  What did he think the roller coaster was, King Yama's Book of Life and Death?

  Life or death, all at his whim?

  "Boss, stop the nonsense, are you even going to run the ride or not?"

  "Yeah, why haven't you opened the gate yet, let us get on!"

  Some tourists waiting outside the roller coaster shouted impatiently.

  "Sorry!" Jake pointed to the boxes stacked with protective suits beside him, "Everyone has to wear a protective suit before I can let you on the ride!"

  "What's the big deal? It's just a roller coaster. You want me to wear a protective suit?"

  "Seriously, boss, are you looking down on us?"

  "If I hadn't ridden so many roller coasters before, I almost would have been tricked by you into thinking this was some kind of high-risk activity that requires protective gear."

  The tourists all complained reluctantly.

  But in the end, they couldn't resist Jake's insistence and reluctantly put on the protective suits.

  Brian also put on a suit with a smile on his face. As he boarded the roller coaster, he chatted to the person next to him.

  "You know, if this boss went into acting, he would be a good actor. At least right now, he's pretty immersed in the role, really thinking his roller coaster can exceed the speed of sound, and making us wear these suits."

  As he spoke, he adjusted the position of the pinhole camera, preparing to record his stylish moment.

  "Eh, he's just acting out, making things so complicated. I'm not bragging, but if this roller coaster makes me scream, I'll call myself stupid!" the tourist next to him said with a look of resignation.

  Jake ignored the tourists' gossip and confirmed that everyone's protective gear was properly secured before announcing:

  "Attention, everyone! The Death House is about to depart!"

  Then, he went into the control room and pressed the start button.

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