Indeed, happiness is something that comes out of comparison. Jia Youzhi became very happy after becoming a priest, feeling that his previous life was simply like that of a pig or dog.
But when he heard the truth from Gao Ming, and learned how they obtained all this, Jia Youzhi began to fondly remember the days spent idling in the studio. That was true happiness.
"I have no other choice either. Like you all, I just want to live, but everyone in this city seems intent on driving us to our deaths," Gao Ming said earnestly. "Hei Mao tricked us into signing contracts to exploit our labor; Wansheng treats our bodies like commodities, killing whenever they please; the Night Police never truly protect us, merely using our lives as leverage for protection fees. Think carefully, what have we done wrong? What does the chaos and darkness of this city have to do with us? They enjoy all the privileges while leaving us to bear the consequences of disorder. Is that fair?"
