Set against the backdrop of scam compounds in northern Myanmar, this story follows Lu Chengyu and his close friend Shen Mo on their quest to strike it rich, delving into the perils of illegal border crossings, the compounds’ dark secrets, family rivalries, and the shifting nature of humanity. Drawing on numerous real cases and reports, the story uses a stark style to expose the brutal violence, collusion between power brokers, and complex human nature behind the “high-paying job scam,” combining a sobering warning with the force of a fate-driven tale.
