A TECH-SAVVY dad has tried an unusual tactic to get his gaming-mad son off the computer - hiring virtual hitmen to take out the lad's in-game character.
Frustrated Chinese father Mr Feng blamed video games similar to World of Warcraft for the lad's poor results in school exams and unwillingness to even look for a job.
After 23-year-old Xiao Feng quit a three-month placement at a software company and went back to playing games, Mr Feng went online to hire a team of assassins.
He hoped that if they repeatedly killed his son's character, the games would eventually become less fun - and the youngster would give up and hunt for work instead.
But angry Xiao blasted his dad, claiming he wasn't too lazy to go out and work, and that he just wanted to get a job that was right for him.
He explained: "I can play or I can not play, it doesn't bother me. I'm not looking for any job, I want to take some time to find one that suits me."
His dad was said to be "relieved" that the youngster was taking such a grown-up attitude towards finding employment.
But it is not clear whether Xiao has yet secured a job - or whether his dad has called off the team of assassins.
Gaming addiction is a growing problem in China, with nearly 300 specialist clinics around the country treating people whose love for games is wrecking their lives.
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