Chapter 104 Turning Darkness into Light
The next day, after packing his things from the guest room, Zhou Jiu returned from his run outside and saw Qiao Shiyi having breakfast in the living room.
"You went for a run? I thought you were still asleep. Xiaoxiao, go get the breakfast."
"Okay, Brother Shi."
"Xiao Xiao?" Zhou Jiu looked at the housekeeping robot with slight surprise. If she remembered correctly, Qiao Shiyi's assistant was also named Xiao Xiao, Wen Xiao Xiao.
"It was my assistant who set the name, so I didn't change it."
Zhou Jiu sat down directly, saw the familiar grilled meat sandwich, touched his stomach, and said, "It's my favorite food, no doubt about it."
I'll eat first, and then take the medicine if my stomach hurts afterward.
Zhou Jiu's movements were subtle, but Qiao Shiyi's agility was not to be underestimated. "Xiao Xiao, bring me my other breakfast, the nutritious porridge."
"Okay, Brother Shi."
"Your habit of wanting others to call you 'brother' is now extending to robots; that's a bit outrageous."
"There's nothing I can do, you guys bullied me so much when I was little." Qiao Shiyi snatched the meat sandwich from Zhou Jiu's hand and took a bite. "Ha, I finally got to snatch it once."
Zhou Jiu watched silently as Qiao Shiyi took away her grilled meat sandwich. Considering there was still plenty of time, she decided to nourish her stomach first. She picked up the porridge that the housekeeping robot Xiao Xiao had brought from the table and slowly drank it with a spoon.
"Tsk, this isn't quite what I expected." Qiao Shi continued struggling with the kebab, his heart filled with lamentations. How much training would he have to do to burn off all this meat? He had made it extra thick so that Zhou Jiu could eat better.
"What do you imagine? Skinny or lifeless?"
"You shouldn't be so refined. You've never chewed your food like this before."
"I've recently taken to eating slowly and carefully, as the meat of strange beasts is not easy to digest." Zhou Jiu did not shy away from talking about his experience on the deserted island.
"From food to predator, you're still the best." Qiao Shiyi gave a thumbs up.
"By the way, would you mind coming to your company with me?" Qiao Shiyi asked after finishing her meal.
"What's wrong? Are big stars now afraid of giving others attention when they go out?" Zhou Jiu said knowingly.
"Go away, I'm just worried you might..."
"Don't worry, I already searched online last night, and it wasn't as badly criticized as some people said. There are still people who support me, and I don't regret what I did." Even if someone was once thought to be a good person, they may not be a good person on one hand. Perhaps she was used as a facilitator in the process, but the truth should be revealed, and experiments that violate basic human morality should not exist.
"I've never asked, but is it true that the rumors circulating online are true? About how you destroyed the StarNet avatar of the Central Prison?"
"...Do you think it's polite of you to ask this?" Zhou Jiu glared at Qiao Shiyi.
"Okay, I understand." Qiao Shiyi understood instantly and gave an OK sign.
"Then let's go out together, with a clear conscience and without shame. Zhou Jiu, let's walk openly and honestly in front of others."
"...A little bit cringey." Zhou Jiu finished his porridge and commented with a hint of disdain.
"That's cool. You just don't understand. That's what a lot of characters in the anime I'm currently watching say to the heroes."
"The hero is named Zhou Jiu?" Zhou Jiu, who was used to teasing, automatically started nitpicking.
Qiao Shiyi spread her hands and stood up. "You guessed right, it was you."
"And I hope you'll also watch the anime. The author is named Alcohol, which is also the name of your fan club. I suspect this person is an insider in the military and knows a lot of things. I suggest you take a look."
Zhou Jiu raised an eyebrow slightly. "Alright, I hope this isn't another trap. I'm scared."
"With a brain like yours, what are you afraid of?" Qiao Shiyi put on his hat and handed Zhou Jiu a matching one. "Come on, let's get going, bro."
“…Good sister, let’s go.” Zhou Jiu also put on the same black baseball cap. “Going to the company, not strolling around. Dressed so flamboyantly, Qiao Shiyi is still Qiao Shiyi forever.”
Qiao Shiyi pretended to look Zhou Jiu's clothes over and over again, "Anyway, I just advised you. If you don't change, I won't be responsible if you get photographed later."
"Did you notify the media?"
"No."
"You've published your schedule online?"
No, not at all.
"Then what the hell? Why wear such a luxurious outfit to the lab?" Qiao Shiyi was wearing a suit with decorations on it.
"Then don't blame me for not saying that bringing any foreign metal objects into the laboratory is strictly prohibited."
“I was prepared in advance; it’s made of synthetic plastic molecules.”
Zhou Jiu took another look at the decorations on the clothes.
"Doesn't it look like metal?" Qiao Shiyi proudly raised her chin.
Before even disembarking from the aircraft, countless in-flight recording and filming devices flew into the air, quickly forming a complete net along the outer edge of the aerial track in the airspace where the aircraft was parked.
"No way, you're that famous now? In just two years, Qiao Shiyi, you've really made it big."
"Hmm." Qiao Shiyi laughed smugly.
"Drive for a while, drop us off from the outside, don't go through the inside," Qiao Shiyi instructed.
"...Okay, Mr. Joe."
Zhou Jiu, playing along with Qiao Shiyi's act, pressed the door open button, preparing to sneak away from the side.
But she didn't expect that the equipment had already surrounded her.
"Ms. Zhou Jiu, after being released, you ended up as your former friend's driver. Do you regret it?"
"Ms. Zhou Jiu, we've heard that major military academies are preparing to re-enlist you. Have you considered continuing your military service?"
"Zhou Jiu, I heard that you are the founder of Qiyuan Technology Company. Are you involved in the company's operations today? Can you explain the disappearance of the company's chief engineer of sensor mechs?"
"Zhou Jiu..."
…
Zhou Jiu looked at Qiao Shiyi, who had already slipped away to the side, and couldn't help but feel a little helpless.
"For any questions regarding Qiyuan Technology Company, please inquire through the official website. We will answer all your questions. As for myself, I currently have no plans to join the military. Thank you."
"Zhou Jiu, are you disappointed with the current military system and forced to become a scholarship student? Do you harbor hatred for your former executioners? Now that the scholarship policy has changed, do you want to say something to the current scholarship students?"
"...Sorry, I just got back yesterday and don't know much about it yet. Could you please make way for me? Thank you."
As he spoke, the various devices in front of Zhou Jiu automatically moved aside.
"Zhou Jiu, do you ever use mystical arts to your own advantage, such as these unscientific methods?"
Zhou Jiu had returned to the gate, holding a device. Facing the camera, he said, "I hope you will study magnetic field energy science well. This is our company's new research and development direction. Please look forward to our results. Thank you."
After saying that, Zhou Jiu returned the equipment before entering the company premises.
"Was that some kind of mystical art? Why did you do that in public? You've really messed things up now."
"This is magnetic field energy. It changes the surrounding magnetic field based on mental power. This is science."
"Are you trying to turn darkness into light? What if you can't develop this thing in the future?"
"Don't worry, there'll be a way." Zhou Jiu patted Qiao Shiyi's shoulder confidently, then whistled as he entered the elevator.
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