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Sure enough, when Shen Yu Nan opened his eyes again, he saw the exquisite ceiling once more. The beautiful plaster lines were definitely not those of his cheap rented room.

However, Shen Yu looked like he was in a daze. He lay there for a while before slowly sitting up.

This time, he woke up in his charging case again, with the user manual that Pei Wu had been flipping through yesterday lying next to him.

Even the black bag containing his clothes that he had casually placed on the bathroom sink was neatly put back in its original place, surrounded by vibrant red roses.

A thought flashed through Shen Yu'nan's mind.

Soon, the restarted system confirmed Shen Yu'nan's idea.

'Because your act of forcibly kissing your owner displeased them, you are about to be packed up and sent back.'

Shen Yunan listened to the system's words with his eyes lowered, a sliver of hope in his heart.

'If I am returned...'

Before Shen Yu'nan could finish speaking, the system continued, "If the mission is rejected, it will be considered a failure, and you will be trapped inside the robot forever."

Shen Yu Nan's eyelids twitched suddenly, and he felt a chill run down his spine. His face turned pale instantly, and he clenched his hands tightly.

He looked around; no one was in the room. The charging case lid was less than an arm's length away from him, leaning quietly against the white wall.

After calming down for a moment, Shen Yu'nan gradually composed himself, his clenched fist slowly loosening as he asked the system, "Where is she?"

According to the system settings, Shen Yu Nan, who is currently in the robot body, cannot leave Pei Wu's side for more than 5 kilometers. If he exceeds this distance, he will be unable to move like a pile of scrap metal. Therefore, Pei Wu must still be nearby.

"After having lunch in the cafeteria, I'm going to the company," the system replied.

'When does she plan to send me away?'

"I don't know, but she's already called Dr. Sun."

Shen Yu'nan's mind flashed with the image of Dr. Sun.

A few seconds later, he reached up to rub his forehead. To his surprise, Pei Wu was actually furious because she had been forcibly kissed by a face that looked just like Gu Yanyu.

About ten minutes later, Shen Yu Nan heard a noise in the corridor, and he knew that Pei Wu had returned.

Pei Wu pushed open the door and saw Shen Yu Nan waiting at the door, but only slightly raised her eyelids.

However, she remembered that she hadn't charged the robot that had suddenly shut down. She had simply put it back as it was before, so how come it was standing alive in front of her again?

Pei Wu was unhappy about being forcibly kissed. Even though she was really interested in these anthropomorphic robots, she didn't want a robot CB whose only thought was to 'warm her bed'.

Pei Wu pursed her lips, showing no intention of speaking to the other party, and reached out to touch the switch.

Shen Yunan knew Pei Wu's purpose, sighed softly, and handed the document he was holding to Pei Wu.

With only a dozen minutes to spare, Shen Yu Nan couldn't think of a perfect solution for the moment. Fortunately, he found the documents Pei Wu had placed on the desk.

The document concerns the selection of a replacement for Guo Yao after the failure of the 'Sanghong' project.

Guo Yao has been in Diana for many years and has always been in charge of Diana's business in the north. This role is actually very important, and it is necessary to carefully consider who should be replaced. However, Shen Yu Nan knows that the candidate for this position does need to be carefully considered, but a decision must be made quickly. The business in the north is a lucrative job, and it is necessary to find someone to replace him as soon as possible.

It wasn't until Shen Yu Nan saw the contents of the document that he felt a little more at ease.

“Guo Yao’s secretary has been with him for many years, and almost all of his projects have been handled by this secretary. This secretary is definitely the most suitable replacement right now.”

Shen Yu-Nan's performance at work is indeed outstanding; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he's quite talented. In addition, during his three years at Diana, Shen Yu-Nan was able to quickly come up with the best solutions.

"..." Pei Wu looked at Shen Yu Nan, but remained silent for a long time.

She was thinking that it was just a robot that had looked at the data and made the same choice as her. Choosing a candidate wasn't difficult; the hardest problem was how to prevent things like Guo Yao from happening again.

Shen Yu Nan could personally feel the probing gaze that Pei Wu was casting over him.

Pei Wu slowly withdrew her hand, which was originally about to cut off the power. Even Pei Wu, who had the memories of the original owner of the game, had to put some thought into choosing the person. It was clear that the original owner of the game, who was the company president, did not seem to really care about his employees. He valued the result more than the process. Yet this person in front of him had locked onto the target so quickly.

“Go on.”

"A promoted secretary is unlikely to cause any trouble within three to five years. During this time, you can cultivate a capable person to serve you in the future. This will ensure their loyalty over time."

Pei Wu remained silent for a long time after Shen Yu Nan finished speaking.

"Master, have you thought of a name for me?"

Sensing Pei Wu's silence, Shen Yu Nan's heart began to pound. Since the previous path was not working, he had no choice but to try another.

This was also the first time he had tried to call Pei Wu "Master." Even though he was extremely unwilling, he had to grit his teeth and make himself look weak and humble in order to survive.

No one understands better than him what a dog-eat-dog society this is, where people have no say in the matter. People like him, who are born inferior, can only be dragged along by society, have their edges worn down by life, and live a life of mere survival.

Seeing that Pei Wu remained silent, he feigned composure and spoke again, "Or are you planning to dismiss me, Master? If you really intend to dismiss me, could you please let me stay with you a little longer? Once I return to the research institute... I'm afraid I'll never have the chance to see you again."

"..." Pei Wu didn't have much emotion towards the robot she had only spent one night with. She just glanced at it silently before looking away.

"The only fate of us robots that are returned to the factory is destruction. I will only become some useless mechanical scraps and will never see you again."

If he is returned, he will be trapped inside the machine forever, which is tantamount to death.

After Shen Yunan finished speaking, Pei Wucai turned her gaze to him again. "Rather than using someone you don't trust, I am worthy of your trust. Don't forget, robots are programmed to be loyal to their masters forever. If they betray you, they will be destroyed and die. If you just don't want me to be close to you, I will never cross that line again. I only hope that you will not send me back, master. I don't want to be destroyed and become a pile of scrap metal."

Shen Yu Nan was unwilling to show weakness to Pei Wu, but in order to survive, Shen Yu Nan had no choice but to show weakness.