The so-called pyramid structure is actually an unimaginable base superposition.
You cannot deny that the organizers of this so-called "swing machine" project are making a fortune.
But you also cannot imagine that those at the low to mid-tier of participants will be the ones who lose the most.
A general game of hot potato might only trick one person, but this kind of structure can defraud over ninety-five percent of the participants of their money.
Yu Zhou knows this very well, but if he were to say it out loud, he would surely meet a terrible end.
Do not be fooled by the fact that there are only a few young people in this small room; sometimes, what young people can do is beyond the imagination of a mature individual like yourself.
They act without regard for consequences. If you were to truly cut off their "source of income," the outcome would be too dreadful to contemplate.
After the class ended, Yu Zhou and the others began to eat dinner.
Indeed, this dinner was worse than the meals fed to pigs in some factory canteens.
Whether it was the cabbage or the rice, it was not enough to fill one's stomach. What's more, the rice contained grit, and it was unappetizing to look at.
Yet, these people ate as if it were a gift from heaven, shoveling it down in large mouthfuls.
It was only now that Yu Zhou truly understood what it meant to "suffer hardship of the heart and mind."
Perhaps this was not the organization's true method of brainwashing, but it certainly had that intention behind its performance.
After all, in such "swing machine" projects, saving money is the norm. How could the bosses, who feast on delicacies, allow these people to see such things?
Moreover, they would spin a tale of suffering now to enjoy sweetness later.
Yu Zhou could only offer a wry smile, but he was powerless.
"What? You don't think the food is good?"
A beautiful young woman nearby seemed to have read Yu Zhou's expression.
In her eyes, Yu Zhou appeared to be someone who had lived in a big city, lacked social experience, but had never wanted for food or drink since childhood.
It was unlikely that such a person had no savings, but if you truly wanted to squeeze money out of him, it would be an extremely difficult undertaking.
However, aside from people like Yu Zhou, they had encountered even more stubborn individuals. In such situations, they did not care about the outcome, because in the end, everyone would be focused on making money.
Does no one truly know the truth? Surely some do, and perhaps even people in this very room know, but few would dare to speak of it.
In their eyes, tricking others and being tricked are not contradictory; if I am tricked, it is best if others are also tricked, so that they can feel balanced.
Of course, whether they will ultimately succeed, these people do not know, but the probability is high, because many people have come this way before and still believe in this matter wholeheartedly, have they not?
"Not exactly, I'm just not used to it yet."
Yu Zhou said shyly!
For him, many things were like this; there might be a degree of disharmony.
But it was also true that he was not used to it.
After all, from being the boss of a large company to being reduced to a mere pyramid scheme salesman here, the gap was extraordinary.
Furthermore, it was not just the discrepancy in treatment but also the issue of food that made Yu Zhou unable to eat accustomed to it, which was entirely normal.
You must understand that ever since Yu Zhou had no shortage of money, meat had rarely been absent from his table.
Such a living standard, in this era, was almost at the very top tier.
But now, boiled cabbage with half a bowl of rice, and not even enough to fill him up.
It would be strange if he could adapt to it.
"Only those who endure bitter hardships can achieve greatness. Don't worry, this kind of life will only last for a few months."
"In a few months, you will be grateful for your choice."
The beautiful woman's eyes were full of divine light.
Yes, even within pyramid schemes, people's desire for beauty never fades.
Just like Yu Zhou, even though he knew he couldn't do anything to betray Jiang Jie, it was hard to be indifferent when a more attractive woman came to him and struck up a conversation.
This is human nature. Even though Yu Zhou knew in his heart that these people had sent her to try and sway him, he couldn't help but feel some emotions.
"Yes, I also hope to make a lot of money, but I still need to understand this project thoroughly before I decide."
Yu Zhou did not immediately express his willingness to join the industry.
The reason was simple: gaining their trust was by no means an easy task.
Under such circumstances, if he agreed too readily, it might be these people who would become suspicious.
People in the pyramid scheme business, especially those who reach the level of room leader, cannot be considered simple; they have simply taken the wrong path.
In this situation, reasoning with them is useless. Only when his own safety is fully guaranteed can he contact his family and others to escape.
Otherwise, why would he still feel so constrained by so many people in the pyramid scheme organization?
The main reason was precisely this. Because he knew about these things back then and had read many reports about pyramid schemes, he understood how terrifying pyramid schemes were in this era.
Therefore, he did not want to be one of the few who lost their lives because of such organizations.
He could only be cautious, cautious, and even more cautious. Only then could he dare to do anything while ensuring his own safety.
"Mm, I believe that after you understand it, you will definitely fall in love with this project."
"We never force anyone, but we absolutely never abandon a family member."
The pretty girl continued to speak with her star-like eyes.
Her demeanor suggested absolute certainty that Yu Zhou would participate and even actively recruit others.
In truth, if he were not a transmigrator and did not have such a large enterprise, he might not have completely disbelieved these words.
After all, the "swing machine" projects and pyramid schemes of this era were still nascent. Even university students from this era had fallen prey to them.
Moreover, according to his past life's trajectory, he was not yet someone who had seen the world.
It was not impossible for him to be completely engrossed in such stories and money-making schemes.
It was just a pity that he had come from the future, and he had long since thoroughly understood these sales tactics.