Matrix Survival: I Get A Random Chest Every Day-Chapter 821 - 582: The Failed Complaint

"The area code just now..." Li Zheng frowned in deep thought, had he heard it somewhere before?

Oh, right!

Today, no, it should be yesterday when Zhan Zhouzhou went out on a mission, wasn't there an area code that differed by only the last digit from the place those people were heading to?

"I wonder if those closely numbered areas are connected." Li Zheng stroked his chin, a look of contemplation flashed in his eyes.

If they are connected, then what happened to Zhan Zhouzhou today would make sense.

That was clearly a stroke of dumb luck, going out and running into those Bloody guys conducting a siege on the Outer City miners. Zhan Zhouzhou's appearance might have even startled them into thinking the Outer City had uncovered their plan.

"Well, as long as those Bloody guys aren't downright idiots, they'll definitely become more cautious, right?" Li Zheng was somewhat helplessly amused. If the attackers slowed down due to Zhan Zhouzhou, the Outer City's late response in the middle of the night wouldn't be too surprising.

"Consider yourselves lucky this time." Li Zheng leaned back in his chair, a wry smile tugging at his lips. Many of the Outer City residents were likely to return tonight, after Zhan Zhouzhou decisively wiped out a squad of Bloody, which somewhat relieved their pressure.

If they still lost, Li Zheng would have to consider the necessity of changing sides, for a top-notch opponent is far less frightening than a moronic ally...

Dawn passed quickly and more people appeared on the streets. Li Zheng noticed that from morning onwards, many worried-looking Outer City residents had gathered near the Teleportation Gate.

Probably the families of those who went out on duty at night.

"Are they welcoming them back?" Li Zheng mused, this scene triggering some memories. Back in school, at dismissal time, classmates' parents would wait at the school gate.

Back then, Li Zheng was extremely envious.

There was never anyone at the school gate for him; he would walk alone through the crowds of parents, like a solitary sardine in a vast ocean.

Weak and lonely.

How nice, having family around...

"Morning!"

Just as Li Zheng drifted off in thought, Zhan Zhouzhou's energetic voice rang in his ear, "Why are there so many people here so early in the morning? What are they up to?"

She sat down and glanced at the Outer City residents, finding it odd that this crowd hadn't been here the past few days. Did Li Zheng stir up something again causing public outrage? 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

But it didn't seem like it...

"The Terminal issued some forced missions last night; these people are probably waiting to welcome them back." Li Zheng recounted the night's events and his suspicions.

"Damn!" Zhan Zhouzhou cursed loudly after listening, "Why didn't the Terminal give me a forced mission? I was waiting to show them something!"

Li Zheng: "..."

Before saying that, could you first remember the miserable state you were in returning from the Wilderness yesterday?

Besides, it seems forced missions aren't issued until a certain number of the latest batch of Players have entered the Outer City.

Universal missions that Li Zheng had received were exceptions, having a certain uniqueness.

"Where's Mirel?" Zhan Zhouzhou looked around, "Where did she go?"

"So you got up early just to catch Mirel's breakfast?" Li Zheng felt increasingly speechless. Miss Zhan didn't see herself as an outsider at all, freeloading meals without any shame!

"What else?" Zhan Zhouzhou rolled her eyes at him, "Besides breakfast, what else do you have worth my longing?"

"Perhaps... I mean perhaps..." Li Zheng said with a bit of hopefulness: "Perhaps our friendship?"

"Our friendship is bullshit!" Zhan Zhouzhou pouted, suddenly lighting up as she saw Mirel coming out of the alley. She immediately got up and ran over, eagerly taking the mat from Mirel's hand, expressing her care and concern.

Li Zheng: "..."

Damn, why do I feel a surge of anger?

So you eat, drink, and even when injured, it's me who finds a doctor, and yet I don't even count as a friend in your heart?

That's just ridiculous!

Li Zheng really felt like flipping the table at this moment, letting Zhan Zhouzhou know even a clay Buddha can get angry.

But he couldn't do that.

He only had this one table of appropriate height, which he never dared to bring out easily during his time in the Matrix for fear it might get destroyed by an accident.

"These people... what are they doing?" Mirel asked the same question as Zhan Zhouzhou.

"Oh, they are waiting for people to return from outside the city, don't mind them, just focus on making breakfast."

Before Li Zheng could speak, Zhan Zhouzhou jumped in to answer for him.

"Here!" Throwing some ingredients from the capsule onto the table, Li Zheng shouted in anger: "You two go over there together!"

"What's wrong with you? What if you scare Mirel?" Zhan Zhouzhou grabbed the ingredients and pushed Mirel toward the stove, "Just ignore him, he's being unreasonable..."

"..."

Wow, to think you'd abandon your integrity just for a bite!

How can you say words meant for coaxing children?

Don't you find it jarring?!

Also...

Couldn't you at least let Mirel wash her face and brush her teeth before making breakfast!!!

While Mirel was busy and Li Zheng and Zhan Zhouzhou were eagerly waiting, the Teleportation Gate suddenly lit up.

This scene instantly drew the attention of everyone in front of the Teleportation Gate, all eyes nervously fixed, hoping their family members would be the first to appear there.

"Praise the Thunder Ape God, I came back alive!" A guy as burly as a gorilla appeared at the center of the Teleportation Gate, letting out an excited roar as soon as he arrived, like a thunderclap.

Silver Thunder was utterly elated, thinking the mission would be extremely dangerous, only to find it surprisingly easy.

The enemy had fewer people than them, and their strength was comparable. After a brief, intense exchange of fire, they spent the rest of the time chasing Bloodies in different areas.

In short, this mission was a huge success!

Behind Silver Thunder, numerous figures began to appear, many with injuries, and some of the most serious ones missing limbs.

But most of them returned alive.

The residents gathered in front of the Teleportation Gate erupted with excited laughter and cheers whenever they saw their family members, causing chaos around the Teleportation Gate.

With a sullen face, Li Zheng took out his exclusive Inscription Card, found the complaint function, and directly reported the commotion near the Teleportation Gate to the Law Enforcement Team.

The reason: Disturbing the peace!

After confirming the submission of the complaint, Li Zheng sneered through gritted teeth: "Damn, you always report me, but this time it's my turn, huh!?"

What goes around comes around, today it's my turn.

Li Zheng felt he had finally vented his frustration over being frequently reported in the past couple of days.

However, when Chen Rui and Xiong Li showed up with their team, Li Zheng was disappointed.

The Law Enforcement Team didn't control the excited crowd; instead, they joined in the hype...

It seemed returning safely from a forced mission was an event worth nationwide celebration.

Li Zheng's mood, already somewhat calmed, worsened.

What the hell is this!?