After a special video chat, Su Wu felt refreshed and in high spirits.
The only thing that bothered him was that he felt a bit dizzy and suffocated.
He got up reluctantly, took a cold shower, and continued browsing the dark web.
As he casually flipped through the pages, he pondered the development opportunities that lay after 2001.
Unlike back in his hometown, where he was focused on solving the immediate problem and had no time to think things through carefully.
Now, he felt at ease, and his thoughts gradually became clearer.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call this era a golden age; it's truly a land of opportunity.
In later generations, the industry trends that people often talk about are everywhere, almost like a storm passing by.
This era has made countless people successful, but it has also brought too much helplessness.
The most talked-about of these are the industries that rely on the internet for development.
As the greatest opportunity of the era, how could Su Wu possibly miss it?
Moreover, with the technical skills he possesses, it wouldn't be difficult for him to achieve anything significant.
Seeking development in this area is necessary, but developing electronic devices is even more important.
Without a solid foundation, no matter how well the software industry develops, it's just doing the work for others and can't withstand the impact of foreign capital.
As a seasoned computer hardware and software enthusiast, he is well aware of the importance of hardware devices.
Don't assume that you can rest easy just because you've developed a great piece of software.
When all your devices are other people's products, you should be clear about who holds your key to success.
"We must build chip factories, but we can't miss the opportunity presented by the internet boom. One is for the country, and the other is for ourselves."
As Su Wu casually browsed various posts on the dark web, his development strategy became increasingly clear.
Suddenly, he discovered a large number of similar posts.
This is a bounty post about a computer virus antivirus software.
After a quick glance, Su Wu roughly understood that these were bounties offered by several antivirus software companies, with an average price of around $50,000.
As for that virus, it was something Su Wu knew very well, like an ancient ancestor.
Love Bug Virus.
This is a new virus that broke out in Hong Kong Island in May this year. Its name is "I LOVE YOU", or simply "love bug".
This virus, which spreads via email, will become a global nightmare this year, ultimately causing more than ten billion dollars in economic losses worldwide.
Upon seeing the bounty, Su Wu slapped himself hard.
This really is a case of the eye being blind to what's right under your nose.
He actually overlooked such an important way to make money.
The viruses of the next decade will be a major headache for the entire world.
But for him, this was not a difficult task at all.
These viruses are like a difficult problem posed to computer experts around the world.
But while they were racking their brains to find a solution, Su Wu already had the optimal solution.
In this way, he could accumulate funds by creating a special removal program when he was short of funds in the early stages.
The more funds he has, the faster he will develop in the future.
"They were really aiming too high and almost missed out on a windfall."
Su Wu slapped his head hard, as if he had almost missed out on a fortune.
Moreover, from a broader perspective, this is also a good opportunity for him to establish himself as a top hacker.
This is similar to creating a persona; the stronger the person's aura, the more credible they are.
Then, it will be much easier for him to sell anything else.
This is similar to how people subconsciously haggle over prices and even compare prices at different vendors when buying things at a street stall.
But as soon as you step into those big brand stores, you instantly feel like you can get as much as you want, and afterwards you feel like you got a great deal.
After reviewing the relevant information about the Love Bug virus, Su Wu was confident that he could create a simple detection and removal program within a day.
However, he felt that the reward of only $50,000 was too little.
Compared to the losses of tens of billions of dollars, this amount of money is simply insignificant.
It's July now, the peak season for the love bug virus. If he doesn't seize this opportunity to make a fortune, wouldn't his rebirth have been in vain?
Instead of replying to the bounties, he started another thread under his own post selling Coca-Cola.
"Selling the core source code of the anti-virus program for the Love Bug virus, $200,000."
Simple and straightforward, without any unnecessary words, just that cool and aloof.
After posting the message, Su Wu started typing on his notebook; this was enough to write the program.
Within an hour of the announcement, countless comments appeared, most of which were skeptical.
"If you say you can crack part of the Love Bug virus, that's one thing, but to dare to say you have a dedicated removal program is just kidding."
"$200,000? That's outrageous! Believe me or not, I'll climb over the internet cable and come find you!"
"There's no way a dedicated removal program will be available right now. Being able to isolate someone is already a great achievement. He's just another attention-seeking guy."
Su Wu paid no attention to these comments and continued typing away at his code.
While he was working hard as a programmer, Meikuzi also appeared on the dark web.
She immediately spoke up when she discovered that her teacher was being questioned.
"What do you know? My teacher, Master Long, is one of the world's most skilled hackers. If he says so, then so be it."
"Is $200,000 expensive? If you can't afford it, then get out of here."
"Dear teacher, are you still there? Please reply if you see this, and please send me a copy of the source code."
The sudden appearance of this anomaly immediately sparked heated discussions, drawing countless tech experts and information brokers to the scene.
With the code almost finished, Su Wu glanced at the information and was completely bewildered.
He hadn't expected Meikuzi's ability to attract hatred to be so terrifying; it had drawn nearly half of the active users on the dark web.
Of course, this is also because the current love bug virus is too virulent, and everyone is holding onto a sliver of hope.
It seems having such an apprentice is quite good; it's practically bringing him wealth.
After checking the newly created one-time removal program, Su Wu uploaded it directly.
"This is a trial version, limited to 100 downloads. It will be automatically deleted after use."
"Whether it works or not, you can try it yourselves. If you want the source code, prepare $200,000 and transfer the money first. If you want to argue, get lost."
Amidst the heated discussion, Su Wu swiftly and decisively silenced everyone.
The 100-download limit was instantly reached, and many slow-handed users kept sending messages, unwilling to give up.
Ren Jian ignored this and shamelessly released his international account information.
This is an anonymous account he opened for himself through some special means, just to facilitate transactions here.
Shortly after the account was posted, he received an email informing him that $200,000 had been deposited into his account.
Meikuzi excitedly left a message, "Teacher, I have transferred the money to you, please give me a copy of the source code."
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