Zhu Wencong felt that his values were undergoing a profound transformation, indeed, the world was neither black nor white.
Capitalists ransacked wealth through savage means, and those below could only emulate and engage in low-end activities if they lacked the means to play at the high-end.
This was also why Americans didn't rise in revolt, mainly because the power of role models directed them towards making money and not stirring up 'that.'
Put simply, the idea of hard work leading to wealth was a fallacy, the most diligent throughout history had been the farmers, who were also the poorest.
Americans were blunt about it; they never believed in acquiring wealth through hard work, only in striking it rich overnight.
"Making a big score" became the loudest inner cry of Americans in the present, everyone looking up to success, longing for sudden wealth.