Chapter 2704 - 2766: Beast

Such absurd events occurred in Lin City. Li Yifei couldn’t help but think that the reason Yang Wei and others were so rampant, using electric shocks on teenagers in such a crazed manner, was probably due to official backing. Some authorities might be colluding with them, or they are ignorant yet deeply convinced of this treatment method. No matter which it is, it’s equally vile. The government’s inaction is not because they are innocent, but rather it is the root of their despicability.

This kind of institution, this kind of place, has it not erupted into serious incidents over the years? Yet there’s been no action taken. All these people should be dealt with! Half an hour later, Li Yifei was already in the car, heading to the provincial airport; the Li family’s private plane was ready, once again flying to East Hill Province, heading to Lin City. The girl was with Li Yifei, knowing that with his involvement, there was a good chance the matter could be resolved, but she was still very worried because she feared that her brother, who had already been taken by those people, might encounter misfortune. Those people were terrifying, like demons.

Li Yifei comforted the girl a bit. He increasingly gathered more information about that so-called electric shock treatment for internet addiction. The more information he had, the more alarming it was. There were even a few cases where people died from the electric shocks.

Two years ago, a girl with internet addiction from Lin City nearby was forcibly sent by her parents and mysteriously died the next day. The institution claimed the girl died from a heart attack in her sleep. However, her body was covered in injuries, and there were even signs of sexual assault. The institution said they were unaware of this and claimed it was impossible because males and females were said to be housed separately. However, in reality, males and females were not separated but rather lived together, sometimes even in bunk beds. These were teens and young adults in their twenties living in one room. Who knows what could happen? If the institution was innocent, they wouldn’t have secretly cremated the girl’s body before notifying the family. Didn’t this just prove something was wrong with the institution? The family caused a big uproar at the time, but it was useless. This Web Addiction Treatment Center in Lin City was as solid as a rock, with backing and official support. A few deaths were of no consequence, especially since their contracts explicitly stated that the center was not responsible for any accidental consequences.

These kinds of clauses are in the contracts, and parents would sign them. Of course, those who signed the contracts might not have even read through them carefully or regarded their children as normal human beings, differentiating them no more from cats or dogs.

Li Yifei had one such contract in hand, looking at the terms and several disclaimers. A security guard well-versed in the law beside him shook his head and said, "Even if such clauses are signed, they hold no legal effect. This is blatantly illegal. How can they issue such a contract?"

Li Yifei lightly nodded and said, "So from a legal standpoint, this contract is just a piece of waste paper?"

"The unfair clauses are too many, and there’s deception involved. However, we need to see the investigation results specifically. I find it hard to believe any parent would truly send their child to endure such inhumane torture." The security guard, who had just become a father, found it unimaginable for parents to send their child to hell. How much hatred must one have towards their child to do such a thing?

He couldn’t comprehend it, nor could he accept it. He felt troubled the whole time.

Li Yifei gazed out the window and slowly recited, "A Japanese writer named Sakamoto Yukitaro once wrote in a book: ’The mere thought that people can become parents without having to pass an exam is truly terrifying.’ Parenting requires teaching and nurturing, with education coming behind. Many parents are not sufficient in various aspects themselves yet choose to have one or multiple children. Some even more, ignorant ones wish to have sons. In their minds, there isn’t the word ’teach’ but only ’raise.’ Regardless of wealth or poverty, their stance is providing the best life they can, buying whatever is desired; if other kids get tutoring, so will you. Thus, the child must excel, must be worthy of the parents’ sacrifices, must conform to expectations, rather than hoping the child learns from them and surpasses them."

At this, several security guards around nodded. Some wholeheartedly agreed, while others noted these words down, planning to face such problems and contemplations when they have children. Li Yifei continued, "Regardless of us or you, all parents are the same. Parents are the first and most important teachers in a child’s life, without a doubt. Educating children isn’t just lip service; it’s about teaching by example. In a child’s first months, your actions shape their viewpoint of the world. You can’t entirely rely on society for raising children nor expect teachers at various stages to educate them. Firstly, a teacher faces too many children, and secondly... once in school, a child’s basic personality is often established. How can a teacher teach that? Including my own children, I hope they grow up to be normal, good kids. But what is a good kid? Is it being obedient? Excelling in studies? Being multi-talented?"

With that, Li Yifei shook his head. In self-questioning, he had no definitive answer. Having been away from home frequently in recent years, Li Yifei felt profoundly lacking in educating his children, often relying on the women to educate them. Each had a different perspective, influencing the children’s growth differently. They were a harmonious family, but the education styles varied greatly. Those with children were more cautious about their education, while those without tended to spoil nieces and nephews more, naturally.

Education is a significant, lifelong issue, not something that can be clarified in just a few words. Li Yifei shook his head, sighing internally. For most children, parental education is more about letting them grow freely, or even wildly. Parents should impart many big and small principles, but due to limitations in parents’ knowledge and understanding, children don’t gain much and often receive more negative influences.

When children show any issues, these parents explode, feeling that their children owe them an explanation. They think of forcibly rectifying their children, without considering that personality develops over time, not overnight. They taught their children poorly and now want external forces to correct that.

Even if correction was fair enough, this external force is sinister, ******, illegal, and inhumane. Don’t even mention electric currents of dozens of watts affecting the body; even a few watts can cause a normal person to collapse!

What ruthless parents would make such a choice? Many parents likely have no idea what it’s like to endure a few watts versus dozens of watts of electric current on a body, especially for hours.

Flipping through a stack of documents, Li Yifei passed them to the surrounding security guards. He silently gazed out of the window, clenching his jaws, feeling nothing but raging fury. This was no longer about scolding those sickening parents but about dismantling this institution and rescuing a group of children. Whether internet addiction is a disease isn’t the main concern; the country hasn’t officially labeled it as such. Moreover, compared to so-called internet addiction, ailments like alcohol and nicotine addiction genuinely harm the body.

"Parents like those really ought to be electrocuted to let them taste the pain firsthand!" Xu Yingying, a new mother for just a few months, felt a chill down her spine upon learning of Li Yifei’s mission, leading to such an utterance.

"Therefore, I am going to resolve this, and I will convey this matter to some people in their entirety, hoping they truly engage their brains to think about the issue of educating children properly!" Li Yifei said.

"Honey, I support you a million percent on this matter. It’s definitely not meddling in other people’s business. Saving even one child is meaningful. We absolutely can’t let them suffer such torment. It’s inhumane. I can’t even imagine that in the 21st century, such torture exists. What’s wrong with people today; do they go out without their brains? They actually send their children to hell..." Xu Yingying, as a mother, shivered at the thought of the suffering children might endure and couldn’t accept such a reality.

"Rest assured, I won’t stop until this matter is thoroughly investigated," Li Yifei said.

Xu Yingying took a deep breath and said, "Whew, I believe you. This is just one hospital in Lin City; who knows how many such hospitals exist nationwide, or how many foolish parents there are. They’re simply... unbelievably stupid!"

"Alright, no need to rush now. We’re already on our way to Lin City. After rescuing that child, I’ll let you know!" Li Yifei said.

"Okay, I’m waiting for your news. This matter is too sinister. Those people need to be severely punished. Honey, don’t let these demons get away. Don’t they have children themselves? How can they act so heartlessly towards someone else’s child? They are beasts, not human!" Xu Yingying remained very agitated; otherwise, she rarely spoke such words.

After hanging up the phone, Li Yifei stood up and strolled around the plane, watching the clouds drift by outside, silent for a long while.

After flying for over an hour, the plane landed smoothly at the provincial capital airport in East Hill Province. Over here, people from Li family’s enterprises had already dispatched three cars, picking up Li Yifei and party. The cars drove without pause towards Lin City. Despite being affluent, this city, in the homeland of Confucius and Mencius, had such a vile hospital. It was, however, just a so-called hospital, without any official documents from the state for a legitimate hospital.