Chapter 81 - 80 Contact! Vivian of the Natural Church
Five maxims involuntarily appeared in Chen Pingchuan’s mind.
First step: Build rapport, create a friendly atmosphere, and establish trust.
Second step: Reinforce key information and create memorable points to strengthen their memory.
Third step: Induce anxiety by pointing out problems and crises to amplify their emotions.
Fourth step: Present your own propositions, offering hope and promises.
Fifth step: Isolate and consolidate. Eliminate external interference and fortify the results.
Here, they first provide the wanderers with food and clothing, give them a clean and tidy environment, and never make any demands, establishing the most basic trust. Then, they constantly repeat that God brought everyone together, that it was God’s guidance that has allowed everyone to live so peacefully. They mention God over and over. Next, that woman kept talking about how terrible the outside world is—the terrifying Black Demons, the lack of food, companions turning on each other, the crude living conditions—all to infinitely magnify people’s survival anxiety. Finally, they present God’s propositions and doctrines.
Chen Pingchuan frowned deeply. Clearly, this is no ordinary shelter, but a city controlled by a group of religious fanatics. What’s even more worrying is that the other four seem to fit the bill perfectly. I’m afraid it won’t be long before they’re isolated.
Sure enough, as the woman’s lengthy speech concluded, she cleared her throat and flashed a sweet smile.
"Everyone must be tired today. We have prepared soft beds, comfortable accommodations, and private personal spaces for all of you. Now, please follow the number tags you were given when you entered and return to your exclusive rooms."