In the time-traveler chat group, am I the only one on Earth?

Li Zhou 5: "Apocalypse? In this day and age, people still travel to the apocalypse? Even dogs wouldn't go to such a desolate place, right?"

Lu Yun 4: "@Su Chen (Apocalypse) Someone is cursing you."

Su Chen (Apocalypse): "Oh, a newcomer?"

Su Chen (Apocalypse): "Damn it, buddy, what the hell do you mean? Did I offend you??"

Li Zhou 5: "......."

Li Zhou 5: "No, is it really possible for someone to travel to the apocalypse? Sorry, sorry."

Su Chen (Apocalypse): "I'll let it slide this time since you're a newcomer, but don't let it happen again."

Li Zhou 5: "Thank you, thank you, @clasped fists, I thought I was the only time traveler on Earth, I didn't expect there to be so many fellow time travelers? Hahahaha, this is really unexpected."

It was clear that Li Zhou was very happy and excited.

When a person goes to another city, people from the same city are considered to be from the same hometown.

When a person goes to another country, people from the same country become brothers.

If a person leaves Earth and goes to another dimension, then the entire Earth becomes their relative.

That's how he feels right now.

Having been in this world for a few months, he felt completely out of place.

He was naturally very happy to meet a group of compatriots.

As everyone chatted for a while, two other group members were also drawn out.

Lin Chen (the Divine Doctor): "Huh? Another newcomer? The frequency of newcomers seems a bit high this time."

Su Chen (Apocalypse): "That's right."

Li Susu (Imperial Consort): "Newcomer, please introduce yourself."

Li Zhou 5: "Hehe, I almost forgot about this. My name is Li Zhou, I'm 22 years old, and I've been in this world for about five months..."

.........

Li Zhou didn't mince words and generously introduced his current situation.

He traveled through time approximately five months ago.

But the world he traveled to wasn't a martial arts world, a fantasy world, or a post-apocalyptic world; it was a modern society just like Earth.

This modern society is different from Lu Yun's Earth and Lin Chen's novel world.

According to Li Zhou, his world is one where culinary skills are highly valued.

Not only are television, movies, and variety shows all about food, but even some leaders of official organizations need to have a certain level of culinary skills to be qualified for their positions.

People all over the world judge a person by their culinary skills.

The pursuit of gourmet food has reached an almost pathological level.

"So... you're a cook??"

After listening, Lu Yun looked puzzled.

The worlds of transmigrators are incredibly diverse, and the world Li Zhou transmigrated to reminded him of those two anime series.

"Cooking Master Boy" and "Food Wars!"

It doesn't sound dangerous, but it's not particularly special either.

They couldn't give me the help I wanted at all.

Li Zhou 5: "Pretty much. I'm a six-star chef now. Even the city lord would have to give me some face."

Lin Chen (the Divine Doctor): "Awesome!"

Su Chen (Apocalypse): "I'm so damn envious."

Lu Yun took the opportunity to change his nickname to 'Chef', and then changed the number at the end of his group name card as well.

This way, it won't show up in chats, and others can only see it by clicking into the profile.

Li Zhou (Chef): "By the way, what world did you travel to??"

"The end times!"

"Ancient times!"

"novel!"

Several members in the group briefly reported their situations.

Only Lu Yun remained silent.

Li Zhou (chef): "@Lu Yun, what about you?"

Lu Yun: "I am on Earth, I did not time travel."

Li Zhou (the chef): "You didn't time travel? Then how did you get into this group?"

Li Zhou (the chef): "Wait a minute, you said Earth?? Holy crap, is it the Earth I lived on before I transmigrated??"

Lu Yun: "Based on the experience of the previous gentlemen, that should be the case."

Li Zhou (the chef): "Damn, buddy, I need your help. Can you do something to save my girlfriend?"

It seems that every member of the group has unfinished business on Earth.

Lu Yun had anticipated this.

But he was still somewhat surprised when he heard this request.

Lu Yun: "Your girlfriend? What's wrong? Does she also have a terminal illness?"

Li Zhou (chef): "It's not a terminal illness; she was tricked into joining a pyramid scheme..."

Li Zhou didn't waste any time and quickly recounted his story in the group chat.

It has to be said, this guy's experience was quite tragic.

He was originally from a small city in the northwest. Although he didn't earn much money, his life was relatively stable.

But one day six months ago, he suddenly received a call from a friend.

This friend was a childhood friend he played with very well when he was young, but they lost touch after starting junior high school.

The other party first offered words of concern and then inquired about his recent work and income.

Li Zhou, who lives in a small city, has neither education nor skills, so his income is naturally not very good.

He was a little embarrassed when asked about it.

But the other party not only didn't look down on him at all, but also said that he had several high-paying jobs that didn't require any education or skills.

When this matter was brought up, the other party also told Li Zhou that a man can lack everything, but he cannot lack money.

Li Zhou was persuaded by the other party and not only brought travel expenses and luggage, but also his girlfriend.

Needless to say, he and his girlfriend were tricked into a pyramid scheme and their freedom was restricted.

Li Zhou realized something was wrong and tried to escape, but it was too late.

That place was in the middle of nowhere, with a lot of guards and fierce dogs watching over it, so he and his girlfriend had no way to escape.

Li Zhou died because he was discovered when he tried to escape with his girlfriend.

Of course, the other party was only after money and didn't initially intend to kill him.

But in an attempt to protect his girlfriend, he tried to fight back, but the other man accidentally struck him on the back of the head, killing him instantly.

Overall, this pyramid scheme is somewhat similar to the Mianbeiga Kidney Group, but it's slightly better.

After all, it's very difficult for pyramid schemes in China to obtain guns.

Without guns, there are fewer restrictions and threats to people.

"Bro... don't take offense, but you've been in this world for over five months. If your girlfriend is still alive, she'd probably be... by now."

Chapter 34 Shu Yutong's Decision

Lu Yun didn't finish his sentence, but even a fool could understand what he was saying.

What will happen to a woman with no background who enters an illegal organization like a pyramid scheme?

Li Zhou, of course, understood this principle as well.

Upon seeing Lu Yun's message in the group, he paused, then replied through gritted teeth.

“I know what you mean, but my girlfriend was brought in by me after all. No matter what she looks like now, I have to get her out.”

“I could have let it go if I didn’t have the chance before, but now that I have the chance, if I don’t try to save her, my conscience will never be at peace with me for the rest of my life.”

He met his girlfriend after he started working at a vocational school.

Neither of them came from wealthy families.

When they left that small county, both of them still harbored dreams.

Their original plan was to work in their friend's city for two years, and then come back to get married once they had saved enough money.

Unexpectedly, a single misstep led to their eternal separation.

Li Zhou's words also silenced the others in the group.

The others who transmigrated either died by accident or from sudden death, so it had little to do with other people. But Li Zhou transmigrated and was actually killed by other people.

Such things are rare in Xia Kingdom nowadays, but Li Zhou unexpectedly encountered one.

Lu Yun stopped talking in the group chat and instead sent Li Zhou a private message.

"I sympathize with your situation, but isn't it a bit unreasonable to ask me to go into a pyramid scheme to rescue people all by myself?"

Li Zhou: "You can call the police."

"I have no evidence, how am I supposed to call the police? They'll just think I'm crazy!"

After saying this, Lu Yun exited the chat window.

His meaning was clear: unless he exposed the chat group himself, there was no evidence to report it to the police.

As for asking him to help Li Zhou rescue people himself, that's a bit unrealistic.