"Scammer???"
Chen Meng couldn't quite believe it, or rather she didn't want to believe it from the bottom of her heart, "No way, how could my boyfriend be a scammer?"
Even though she was verbally denying it, upon closer observation, one would notice her face turning pale, as if she had realized something suspicious.
Mu Yunchu had already demonstrated her abilities beforehand, leaving no room for doubt.
But she just couldn't get over it, so she could only wrestle with herself.
[I truly never suspected it in that direction, what does the broadcaster base the judgment on that her boyfriend is a scammer?]
[Think back, did he ever ask you for money or transfers during your time together?]
Chen Meng honestly replied, "No."
Mu Yunchu: "I'm not talking about that kind of scam."
"I mean the kind where he tries to lure you into a pyramid scheme den."
Including how Chen Meng mentioned that her boyfriend suddenly became cold towards her, it was because he felt he couldn't scam Chen Meng quickly enough, so he found a new target.
[???]
Seeing that Chen Meng didn't deny it immediately, Mu Yunchu's gaze fell on her furrowed brow, "I think you've thought of something, haven't you?"
"If there are no surprises, he should have invited you to travel multiple times."
"Yes." Chen Meng nodded resignedly.
Just like Mu Yunchu said, the guy didn't ask her for money; on the contrary, he occasionally sent her food deliveries. Even on her birthday two months ago, he sent her a red envelope containing 520. That's why she never suspected him being a scammer.
After all, in her impression, no scammer gives out money first, right?
But as Mu Yunchu said, shortly after they began dating, her boyfriend used wanting to meet face-to-face as an excuse to invite Chen Meng to travel to a city.
"But I didn't agree."
One reason was feeling embarrassed, and another was genuine concern.
After all, she had rarely traveled far alone from a young age.
So not even a passionate boyfriend could push her to take that step.
[What can I say, if what the broadcaster said is true, then your character saved you, right?]
While no one fully believed this claim.
There was one person among the live broadcast viewers who reacted greatly upon hearing the name of the city.
[You mean that place? Oh my, if I was still half-skeptical of what the broadcaster said, I now believe it seven to eight-tenths.]
[Why? Have you been there?]
[How should I put it, first I must say, I hold no prejudice against this city, because it's my hometown. But anyone from here would have heard the rumors about it.]
The black market isn't a central city domestically, it's just a small place under a third-tier city, without any tourist attractions, so generally, normal people wouldn't choose it as a travel destination for a young couple. Moreover, because of its uniquely mountainous surroundings, it's very suitable for hiding pyramid schemes.
[It's not as terrifying as you might imagine a foreign place to be, but it's still somewhere you wouldn't come out unscathed.]
They won't kill you, but they'll involve you in drawing in relatives and friends, ultimately ruining families.
[Now that you mention it, I think I also have an impression of it.]
[Oh my god, so does this mean the boyfriend of the person truly is a scammer?]
[Not necessarily, you can't just label someone a scammer based on this one thing.]
Mu Yunchu lowered her eyes slightly, the light in them flickered, and a moment later, she seemed to decide on something, looking back at Chen Meng.
"I can take you to find him."
"Now?" Chen Meng exclaimed.
"Yes." Mu Yunchu nodded.
"But...we're not in the same city."
Mu Yunchu's voice was gentle, but there was an undeniable tone in it.
"Cover your face with something and follow my instructions."
Chen Meng grabbed a scarf from her cabinet and put on a hat, then realized that wearing that outfit in this season might attract extra attention. So she borrowed a mask from her roommate and stepped out with the hat.
Seeing the scenery outside, a viewer suddenly found it familiar.
[Hey? Are you also from Qinghe City, coincidence? I know your school!]
[Didn't you notice something, doesn't the broadcaster's attitude suggest that the scammer might be in this city now?]
[Can't be, she said they weren't from the same city.]
[It's a scammer, do you really expect him to tell you the truth about anything?]
...
Chen Meng walked along, listening to Mu Yunchu's instructions through her earphones.
To exit the dorm building meant walking down a long stairway, so she couldn't focus on the constantly rolling screen.
Nonetheless, the anxiety and the premonition of something about to happen grew more intense in her heart.
"Walk three hundred meters forward..."
"Go south for five hundred meters..."
"Then turn right..."
...
After about ten minutes, everyone including Chen Meng was shocked to realize they were still on the school premises.
Mu Yunchu's instructions finally stopped directing her which way to go.
"Do you see the building in front of you?"
Chen Meng nodded.
"Go in."
It was one of their university's cafeterias.
Following Mu Yunchu's directions, she walked in, probably due to it being close to mealtime, the cafeteria was quite full of students, with heads densely packed everywhere.
The upside was that Chen Meng, with her mask on, blended into the crowd without standing out.
"The rightmost window seat, second row of four-seater tables."
Almost on Mu Yunchu's cue, she looked towards that table.
At that table sat two men having a meal, facing each other, one older and the other slightly younger, perhaps a teacher and a student.
The young man occasionally looked up, and whatever the other said seemed to occasionally bring a smile to his face, one of uncontainable joy.
"Is it him?"
Afraid of mistaking the person, Chen Meng zoomed her camera directly onto the young man.
"Yes."
Upon receiving a confirmation, she instinctively took a step forward but stopped again remembering something.
[What's wrong, aren't you scared? You're so close, don't back down now!]
[Don't be afraid, we're all here!]
Chen Meng took a deep breath, pulled out another phone, and dialed a star-marked number from her contacts.
In the live broadcast, the man eating just moments ago suddenly had his phone ring.
Upon seeing the name on the screen, he furrowed his brow in hesitation.
As he was about to reject the call, a familiar voice abruptly resonated from above: "Answer it? Why aren't you picking up my call now?"
"Is it because you're afraid?"
The man felt a chill at the back of his neck, and in disbelief slowly turned his head back.
He gasped sharply, blurting out, "Meng Meng???"