I don't think Francis is telling us not to read vampire books. I think that what he is just trying to tell us is that we should have a good balance of the things we absorb. A good balance of vampire books that entertain us and books filled with things that can inspire us to do better in life.
Excerpt from Francis Kong article on Business Matters posted in Facebook last April 20, 2021. It has a beautiful ending.♥️ One speaker representing a country, I would rather leave unmentioned, approached the microphone vehemently disagreeing with my point and challenged me with a provoking question which only by the grace of God enabled me to respond with facts and truths, and I hoped was able to answer her query. While the heads of the other participants nodded in agreement, this lady which at that point seemed exasperated tersely threw back the statement, “In that case, I just have to tell you, Mr. Speaker that I will agree to disagree with you!” I smiled at her as in a fit of tantrum she went back to her seat. I smiled, looked the other way and asked, “Any other question?” When the emcee closed the session, a crowd of students came, surrounded me with smiles, handshakes, took what seemed like endless selfies while others asked more questions and to my amazement came this same lady with a downcast face and a fallen disposition, and she patiently waited until she caught my attention. And she said, “Sir, I just came to apologize.” I asked her why. She said, “When I went back to my seat, I just realized how rude I was to you as my emotions took the better of me.” I responded, “Oh no offense taken at all. In a forum like this, it is extremely difficult to fully explain our views and opinions, but I can assure you that I respect yours.” Without saying another word, she sadly turned away to go back to her seat while other students tried to crowd me again but I saw her actions and this time I said,” Wait, miss please come back.” This time her sad eyes gave way to fear and apprehension as she walked back towards me. When she came near with a smile on my face I said, could you give me a hug?” She did and her tears fell and predictably, the rest of the students gave out an orchestrated sound, “Aww!”
