(Foreword)

The familiar back, the unknown cause and effect.

(Text)

December 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM.

Li Ruina checked the components of the "UG77" again, then shoved a dozen brochures into my hand and said, "There are a lot of people passing by here, so you can hand them these brochures." ”

I looked at the thick brochure in my hand, and I didn't know if I could finish it, but since Li Ruina said it, I could only do it, after all, she helped me unlock the password lock of my phone, which was indispensable.

"Okay, but I can't guarantee it's all out." I said weakly.

"It's okay, just send it as much as you can," Li Ruina said.

In this way, I took the brochure that Li Ruina gave me and distributed it at the exhibition.

But what I didn't expect was that AEF's reputation made the whole distribution work seem so smooth, and soon I was able to distribute all the thick dozen brochures I had in hand.

"Guys, please walk in some." At this time, I suddenly heard the staff of the AEF booth shouting loudly.

"It looks like AEF's show is about to begin. I'll go over and take a look. ”

"Well, the science and technology they have displayed over the years have been the most brilliant in the entire exhibition, and this time will be no exception."

"yes, you look at how mysterious the introduction on the brochure is, it would be a shame not to see it with your own eyes."

"Let's go."

Suddenly, the crowd around them began to move towards the AEF platform.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this time we are going to show you the latest research results of our AEF company, please see," the moderator focused everyone's attention on the platform.

At this time, a figure suddenly appeared at the top of the booth, and this person was Li Ruina, which I had seen at previous scientific research meetings, and the Li Ruina who appeared in front of us was nothing more than the influence of an artificial intelligence.

"Hello everyone, it's a pleasure for you to come to AEF's booth, and now what is displayed in front of your eyes is the artificial intelligence imaging technology researched by our company, but don't think that this is just an ordinary image, she can learn, speak, and perceive the world like a real person." The supporter said.

"You say she can learn? Is it true? Someone in the crowd questioned.

"Of course, Mr. Zhang." The AI replied.

"You...... How do I know my surname is Zhang? The man suddenly panicked.

"Mr. Zhang, please don't be nervous, I saw the fountain pen you pinned to the pocket of your suit jacket, this fountain pen seems to be very well made, and the most important thing is that this fountain pen must have been given to you by someone very important to you." The artificial intelligence continued.

"That's right, this pen was a gift from my son on my birthday. But I haven't talked to anyone about it at this show, so how do you know? The man looked more and more shocked.

"It is because it is a birthday present from your son that your name is engraved on the cap of this fountain pen. That's why I know your last name. The audience was shocked by the AI's words.

"This ...... It's amazing, it's definitely taking AI to the next level. ”

"That's amazing!"

"Unthinkable ......"

After a while, the audience erupted in thunderous applause. Among them was the man just now.

There is nothing shocking about this, after all, I have already seen the results of this research at scientific research conferences.

Suddenly, one person was still clapping after everyone's applause, and said with a sneer: "I thought there was something great about AEF's research, but now it seems that it is nothing more than that." "The one who spoke was Yitzhak.

"Sir, why do you say that?" The host said angrily.

"Why? Even with our company's research, it has far surpassed yours. Itsák's tone was defiant.

"Beyond us? I really don't know where your confidence comes from? The real Li Ruina came over and said angrily.

"It seems that you are ignorant, you really don't believe it, the research on artificial intelligence has only reached this level, and you dare to show it, do you want to laugh off other people's big teeth?" Yitzhak laughed deliberately.

"I'm sorry, this is our AEF booth, if you have any questions about our science and technology, you are welcome to come, but if you are just here to do nothing, please go back to your company's own booth and mess around, you are not welcome here!" Li Ruina's emotions were agitated.

"Back to our company's own platform? But I've always been here, huh? "Suddenly, from the platform of Ilfa Technology on the other side, Itzhak's voice came from the platform, what was going on? Who is Yitzhak in front of you?

"What's going on?"

"How can there be two people at the same time?"

………

Everyone started talking.

At this moment, Yitzhak, who walked over from the booth opposite, said: "I am very happy to show you the latest research results of our Ilfa Technology Company, and this person who looks exactly like me is the artificial intelligence researched by our company, and our company has truly presented this technology to the world, not just the imaging technology that is just a concept like some companies." ”

"What? It was artificial intelligence that was talking to us just now? How is this possible? ”

"Not kidding, right?"

"It's so similar, it's exactly the same, you can't see it at all if you don't look closely."

……………

"Do you have any brochures for your company?"

"I want it too! I want it too! ”

The crowd began to walk towards the Ilfa Technologies booth.

"Everyone, please don't go away, our AEF show is not over yet, this is just the beginning." Li Ruina shouted.

No matter how hard the AEF employees tried, they still couldn't change everyone's minds, and soon there was no one in front of the AEF platform.

"Abominable !!" Li Ruina said.

Just as I was about to say something, suddenly my phone rang:

"Thousands of years have passed, and I have never forgotten each other's vows..."

"The years have passed in a hurry, but you are still looking at me, and you have not forgotten our tomorrow..."

I looked at my phone, and it was the number of the dwarf.

I said hello to Li Ruina, and (though she probably didn't listen at this time) went to the door of the exhibition hall and picked up the dwarf's phone.

"Char, it's me, Zhao Xie. I found out the owner of the license plate number you asked me to check, and you will never think who the owner of this car is.

"Tell me whose cars are they?" I asked anxiously.

"Don't worry, I'll tell you......" Before the dwarf could finish his words, I saw the figure of the middle-aged man, the owner of the license plate number, from the crystal lamp in the upper left corner.

"I see him!"

"What...... What the?? I haven't said who it is? "The dwarf was inexplicable for a while.

"I said I saw him! It's the owner of the license plate number I asked you to check! I won't tell you. I'll call you later. I hurriedly hung up the dwarf's phone and cautiously followed the man.

The man turned all the way through the aisle on the left, walked quickly for a while, and then stopped at the door of a staff lounge, looking left and right.

I hid behind the dining cart with a "whoosh", not daring to make a sound.

After careful confirmation, the man gently turned the doorknob, pushed the door and walked in.

I tiptoed close to the staff break room and quietly put my ear to the door to listen inside. I only heard a voice that I was very familiar with - Professor Wu's voice!

Middle-aged man: "Have you done everything you promised?" ”

Professor Wu: "Of course, it's all here. ”

Middle-aged man: "Well, yes, that's it. It's been a hard time for you. ”

Professor Wu: "Don't forget what you promised me. ”

Middle-aged man: "Of course ......"

……

Obviously, Professor Wu gave that middle-aged man something, could it be ...... "Z" crystal?!

I was about to open a gap to see what it looked like, but the waiter in the dining car was walking here with the packed dishes.

It's not good, it's going to be discovered!

I quickly pushed open the door of the emergency exit across from me and flashed in. Luckily, the waitress didn't seem to see me—she put the cutlery on top of the dining cart, then took out a pair of thick glasses from her front apron pocket, put them on her eyes, and continued to tidy up the dining cart.

I breathed a sigh of relief, but it was really a slap in time. Fortunately, the waitress was highly short-sighted, otherwise I would have been discovered.

But even so, she kept standing outside and I couldn't get out, and I don't know what Professor Wu and the middle-aged man were talking about. After about ten minutes, the waitress left the place. I was about to push the door out, but the door to the staff lounge across the street was opened.

I saw Professor Wu and the middle-aged man walking out two or three minutes apart. And I quietly left the place after they left.

December 6, 2021 at 12:21 p.m.

I returned to the exhibition hall like this, and Li Ruina still bowed her head and said nothing, looking very unhappy. I knew that Professor Wu was here, but no matter how I walked around, I never saw Professor Wu again, nor did I see the shadow of the middle-aged man.

Are they gone? Or did they go somewhere else? I don't know.

The spotlight shines everywhere, and the stage for the highest technology is displayed here. Strong enterprises compete with each other, invisible swords and swords, and countless verbal contests. This gorgeous and turbulent "cutting-edge science and technology exhibition" finally came to an end with Li Ruina's anger and Yitzhak's victory.

I don't know their story, but I don't think it was easy. However, now I don't have the heart to care about other people's grievances, and the most important thing for me at present is to find out the relationship between the mysterious middle-aged man and Professor Wu.

Is Professor Wu really the 'Z' professor? My heart is becoming more and more conflicted, all the questions are rolling in my head, I don't know what the truth really is?

December 06, 2021 at 18:30 pm.

The first thing I did when I got home was to take out my phone and dial the gnome's number.

"Oh, Char, you've finally called, I thought you had forgotten." The dwarf mocked with a slight jokingness.

"How could I forget something so important? By the way, you said earlier that you found the owner of the license plate number? Who is he? What identity? I asked anxiously.

"Who is he...... I don't think you would have thought of it! “

"Unexpected? Who is it? “

"President of Ilfa Technologies, Yitzhak Lodi."

"Yitzhak Lodi?!" I was amazed, "This can't be!" I've seen him today, and he's not the middle-aged man. “

"You've seen him today? Where is it? How did you see that? "The gnome's barrage of questions left me a little overwhelmed. I told the dwarf what had happened today, and the dwarf thought for a moment, and then said to me, "Even if the owner of this car is not him, then he must be closely related to the owner of this car." “

I agree.

The dwarf continued, "In that case, let's start with Yitzhak Lodi and dig up clues about the mysterious middle-aged man from him. “

"I think so too. By the way, gnomes, there is one more thing, the 'queen' phone is unlocked, and then I need you to help me export the data in it. “

"What?!' Queen's phone unlocked?! You didn't tell me about such a big thing in the first place?! That's great news, you bastard! Listening to the dwarf's tone, it was obvious that he was angry.

I hurriedly apologized and tried to calm the gnome's emotions, and the dwarf saw that I was sincere, and he no longer blamed.

"In that case, then I'll gather everyone to your house tomorrow for you, are you okay?" The dwarf asked.

"No opinion, no opinion...... Such a big matter, of course, should be discussed with everyone. "Although I originally wanted to work out the results with the two of them first, and then gather everyone, but since the dwarf has proposed it, then I will do it.

"Okay, then tomorrow at 1 p.m., gather at your house." I hummed softly and hung up.

December 7, 2021 at 13:00 p.m.

"Ding Dong ~ Ding Dong ~" The doorbell rang, I looked up at the time, it was just time, needless to say that they must have come.

I placed the "Queen's" phone in the center of the table and walked to the door.

"It's punctual."

"That's ~ we are not ambiguous in big things." The gnome standing at the front replied first.

"Char......" Arthur looked into my eyes and smiled slightly.

"Uh, brother." Xiaoyu looked up at me.

"Light rain...... You can't talk anymore?! I looked at Xiaoyu in shock, and just then I could clearly hear a very fluent "brother".

"Xiaoyu has been a lot more cheerful at school recently, especially after making friends, it's actually fine." Arthur explained for Xiaoyu.

I was happy for Xiaoyu from the bottom of my heart, and quickly welcomed them in.

Seeing them calmed my heart a lot.

(End of chapter)