*

"The child in his womb needs to be born with a proper identity. Does the mother want to watch her own grandson be gossiped about as an illegitimate child? Whether it's the eldest grandson of the Pei family being mocked as an illegitimate child or others knowing that the eldest grandson of the Pei family crawled out of a robot's belly, either way, it's hurting this unborn child, isn't it?"

"..." Pei Xing looked at his daughter, "You marry Hua Shang, and after the child is born, Hua Shang will be the father, and no one else will pursue the matter."

"I will not marry a Chinese businessman."

Pei Wu resolutely refused. If it weren't for Shao Sang's pregnancy, she wouldn't have chosen to get married. Her purpose in coming here was very clear: she only wanted to improve the quality of her game, and these were just virtual characters built from virtual data in the game.

She felt that marrying robots and these virtual characters were equally absurd, and that it was all just a game.

However, the absence of her parents during her childhood was indeed a hurdle that was difficult for her to overcome. The life that Sun Min had created in Shao Sang's abdomen was undoubtedly a soft spot for Pei Wu. It has to be said that she had expectations in her heart.

"The robot's identity will eventually be exposed. As you grow old, he may remain forever young. Or perhaps, his system will malfunction and he will never be able to turn on again. How will you explain that to your children then?"

"And how did your mother explain your father's passing to me?" Pei Wu paused, her gaze towards Pei Xing extremely serious. "Birth, aging, illness, and death are the natural order of life. Humans are no exception, so why be so demanding of robots?"

Pei's mother subconsciously narrowed her eyes.

Her daughter seemed determined to do things her own way, and chose to inform her only because she was her mother.

"Very good!" Pei Xing clapped his hands, the applause sounding quite abrupt in the empty restaurant. "So, you're just informing me?"

“I have already chosen my marriage partner, and I hope my mother can grant my wish as she said before. My mother has said that as long as her daughter is happy, that is all that matters in marriage.”

Pei Xing remained silent for a while.

For a moment, the restaurant was completely silent, with only the faint chimes of the clock on the wall. After an unknown amount of time, Pei's mother licked her dry lips and said, "The imposter's identity must be flawless."

When Pei's mother said this, Pei Wu knew that the other party had relented.

"Also, those who know the truth must keep their mouths shut; the matter of Shao Sang's identity must remain a secret to them."

Pei Wu, who had thought she was in for a long battle, subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

"My daughter knows."

Pei Xing always seemed helpless when it came to her only daughter. She felt that what she owed her daughter was not only the lack of companionship during her childhood, but also the absence of a father. The fact that her daughter grew up without a father was always a hurdle that Pei Xing couldn't overcome. She didn't want to be demanding of Pei Wu, her daughter with that other man; she just wanted the other woman to be happy.

"The rest is up to you, just don't disgrace the Pei family."

"Yes, my daughter knows what she's doing."

*

Shen Yu Nan had no idea what had happened at the research institute that day.

However, Diana's project to promote humanoid robots was suddenly halted, and funding for Dr. Sun Min's research institute was also cut off. Pei Wu even intended to establish a research institute dedicated to Diana, and was already recruiting more capable technical personnel. The new research institute was also selecting a site, and the purchase of equipment was on the agenda, with professional personnel being arranged to make the purchase.

With Pei Wu making such a big move, Sun Min could no longer sit still. All the research at the institute relied on funding from Diana, and they had been cooperating with Diana since Pei Wu's grandmother's generation.

Now that Diana plans to start her own business, it's like discarding a used tool for the research institute. It's impossible for Sun Min not to be worried. What Sun Min never expected was that Miss Pei, who always only cared about interests, would actually discuss professional ethics with her.

Going back three generations from Sun Min's grandmother, they have been providing technical support to Diana, starting with digital products, then moving on to automobiles and even smart homes.

Sun Min was naturally furious, but faced with the power of the Pei family, she could only swallow her anger and put on a smiling face for Miss Pei.

Pei Wu hadn't expected Dr. Sun Min to be so impatient. Just a few days after she announced her new research institute, Sun Min had proactively called her. Sun Min got straight to the point, discussing the use of robots for artificial insemination, spouting a lot of data and theory.

She said, "Robots are different from real humans. They are merely products of scientific progress and do not enjoy human rights. Since they do not enjoy human rights, there will be no legal disputes arising from 'human surrogacy.' Mr. Pei, you should know how profitable this is..."

Pei Wu knew the other party didn't want to give up this piece of the pie. As someone who was also a researcher, Pei Wu understood their desire to break through historical barriers, but...

“The Pei family is not short of money.” Pei Wu’s voice was calm, and her expression was composed as she spoke. “If Dr. Sun insists, our cooperation can only end here. You can also look for new investors. I’m sorry, Diana will not accompany you.”

Pei Wu knew that not everyone was interested in or had the financial resources to invest in scientific research like this, which required a large investment of money. Moreover, it was not an easy task for someone who had been blatantly kicked out of the Pei family to find someone with both money and strong financial skills to take over.

Moreover, in order to protect the company's interests and prevent the company's money from going to waste, the products previously invested and developed by Diana can only be used by Diana. Even the developer, Sun Min, has to act in accordance with the contract. In fact, the current humanoid robot project is also a project invested in by Diana. If he breaks with Diana, Sun Min will have no right to interfere too much.

After a slight pause, Pei Wu added, "Dr. Sun is well aware that this inhumane design, even if you can exploit loopholes in the current laws, will never be sustainable. You know that if Diana wouldn't dare to do it, no one else will either. If you insist, you'll only end up resorting to underground channels... I still want to advise Dr. Sun not to ruin the reputation and goodwill that your family has built up over generations because of one thing."