Chapter 130 Success
That meeting with Ling Xiao was like a precise key that opened the long-rusted lock in my mind.
The master's few words of advice, seemingly understated, accurately hit the core blind spots and misunderstandings in my project.
The next day after I came back, I rushed to the computer like a chicken with its blood pumped up, quickly wrote down the key points and inspirations discussed last night, and then couldn't wait to start modifying the code.
That feeling is so amazing!
The algorithm logic that seemed like a tangled mess before suddenly became clear and visible; those parameters that could not be adjusted no matter how hard I tried, seemed to have found their correct positions under the guidance of the new ideas; even some complex functions that I had never dared to think about before now seem possible!
I completely entered a state of retreat. The laboratory became my main battlefield, and the computer screen was my only world.
Meals had to be fed by Lin Yan at designated locations, and sleeping became an optional option (Lin Yan often carried me back from the laboratory with a gloomy face).
But this time of neglecting food and sleep was completely different from the despair that tortured him before with the thesis.
Every successful debugging and every new function that runs smoothly makes me so excited that I want to bang my head on the table!
Late one night, I was grinning at a core algorithm that I had just successfully reconstructed when my phone vibrated.
It was a message from Lin Yan: "Baby, it's almost twelve o'clock, it's time to come back. [Frown]"
I excitedly replied immediately, "Wait! Give me another half hour! That decision tree is alive! It's really alive! It can even weigh the pros and cons on its own! The dynamic weighting that Master Lingxiao mentioned is amazing!"
Lin Yan: "...Oh. So it was 'Boss Ling Xiao' who made you stay up late?"
I didn't smell any danger at all and continued typing frantically: "Yeah, yeah! His ideas are like a guiding light! I feel like my plug-in can hit ten right now!"
Lin Yan: "[Smiles] Very good. There will be no extra snack for your lunch tomorrow."
Me: “??? Why!?”
Lin Yan: "Because your 'spiritual food' is already rich enough, you don't need physical food anymore."
Me: "...Lin Yan, I was wrong! You are the best! You are my guiding light! My beacon! My perpetual motion machine! (Omitted 100 words of flattery)"
Lin Yan: "Humph. Half an hour. One more minute and I'll go to the lab to arrest someone."
Me: "Yes, sir! Long live Boss Lin!"
After nearly two weeks of this almost crazy state, a miracle happened!
That afternoon, I held my breath and clicked Run Test one last time.
On the screen, the NPC characters in the simulated environment no longer behave in a rigid, repetitive or illogical manner as before.
They will respond more reasonably to environmental changes, and can even engage in some simple interactions with each other that are in line with their "personality" settings!
Although it is still a long way from being truly “intelligent”, it is a qualitative leap compared to previous versions!
"It worked...it really worked..."
I muttered to myself, staring at the nimble little figures on the screen. My eyes were sore from staring at the screen for so long, but my heart felt like fireworks were exploding, so brilliant!
I stood up suddenly and wanted to cheer, but found that my legs were numb from sitting for too long, and I almost fell down.
Holding on to the table to steady myself, my first reaction was to grab the phone. My hands were shaking as I wanted to tell Lin Yan the good news!
The call was answered almost instantly. "Baby? What's wrong?"
There was a hint of worry in Lin Yan's voice. He probably thought something had happened because I called him suddenly.
"Lin Yan! Lin Yan!" I was so excited that I couldn't speak coherently, and my voice was filled with tears. "They ran away! They ran through! They moved! They can think! Although they are still stupid! But...but..."
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a second, and then Lin Yan's relieved chuckle was heard, followed by undisguised pride: "I knew you could do it! Honey, you are great! So amazing!" "Woo woo woo... That's great... That's great..."
I leaned against the lab table and couldn't help but shed tears. It was joy, release, and also the relief of the pressure I had been under for so long.
"Be good, don't cry," Lin Yan's voice was so gentle that water could drip out of it, "Where is it? The laboratory? Wait for me, I'll come to pick you up right away! Let's go out and celebrate! Have a big meal! Eat whatever you want!" "Yeah... yeah!" I nodded vigorously, wiping my tears and grinning foolishly.
Less than twenty minutes later, Lin Yan appeared at the door of the laboratory. He seemed to have finished work early today. He was still wearing a formal shirt and trousers, obviously in a hurry.
He saw that my eyes were red and swollen but I was smiling like a fool. He strode over to me and hugged me tightly in his arms without saying anything.
"Congratulations, Ruirui." He whispered in my ear, his tone full of genuine joy and pride.
"Thank you, Lin Yan," I buried my face in his arms, inhaling his reassuring scent, "Without you, I might have given up long ago..."
If he hadn't helped me contact Ling Xiao, encouraged me when I was breaking down, and forcibly dragged me to eat and sleep when I was addicted... I might not have been able to hold on.
"Silly boy, this is the result of your own hard work." He ruffled my hair, "Let's go, it's time for the reward!"
The celebratory meal was particularly delicious.
Lin Yan made an exception and did not restrict me from eating spicy food. He even drank some wine with me.
I excitedly danced around as I described to him how "smart" my plug-in was now. Although he might not understand the technical details, he kept smiling and listening patiently, with the light in his eyes brighter than the lights in the restaurant.
When I got home, I was slightly tipsy and held my laptop, insisting on demonstrating my latest achievements to Lin Yan.
I clumsily operated the simulation environment to show him the "intelligent" interactions of the NPCs.
"Look, look! This swordsman won't just keep slashing like an idiot anymore! He'll block according to his opponent's movements!"
"And this mage! She'll prioritize attacking enemies with less health! And she can even move!"
"And more..."
Lin Yan watched cooperatively and gave praise at the right time with comments like "Wow", "Awesome", and "My wife is such a genius".
But when I once again couldn't help but sigh, "Boss Lingxiao's idea of dynamic weights is absolutely amazing! It's simply the finishing touch!", someone finally couldn't help but feel jealous.
He reached out and closed my notebook, then pulled me into his arms, resting his chin on my shoulder. His tone was sour, "Yeah, 'Boss Ling Xiao' is really amazing... So now that you've succeeded, do you want to give him half of the 'merit'?"
I was stunned for a moment, and finally realized that I smelled a strong sour smell.
Unable to resist, she burst out laughing. Turning around, she cupped his face and kissed him. "Why are you so jealous? He provided some important ideas, but I was the one who turned them into code! Besides..."
I leaned close to his ear and whispered, "...and besides, the person who could have asked this 'big boss' to come forward and give us instructions on how to run the country is you, General Lin! The greatest honor, of course, goes to you, the 'good wife'!"
Lin Yan was amused by my words "good wife", and his jealousy instantly disappeared. He tightened his arms, bit my ear and whispered:
"'Good wife'? Hmm? So the 'good wife' wants some substantial reward now..."
The moonlight outside the window was just right, and the "celebration" inside the house had obviously just begun.
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