White armor

Chapter 747 Even Tribulation Requires Approval
This~~~
Luo Hao never expected him to be so sharp in actual combat.

The person behind him, paralyzed in both lower limbs and wearing a powered exoskeleton, did not participate in the battle but existed as an information transmission center. He must have a miniaturized processor on him, which summarizes all the information collected by the robot dog and drones and draws an optimal conclusion.

The mech is not a combat unit, but rather acts as a command center.

Luo Hao even believed that he could completely avoid being on the battlefield.

But that's for the future. Right now, we need supervision, just like when the AI ​​robot in the hospital is making a diagnosis, Luo Hao still needs someone to supervise it.

This is merely a last resort at this stage.

In the video, the man laughed arrogantly and snapped his fingers.

A robotic dog silently stood up, escorted by two drones overhead, and walked step by step toward the ruins that had just been bombed.

"Whoo~~~"

A scorching flame, like heavenly fire, fell upon the broken walls and ruins.

"What are they doing?" Chen Yan stroked his beard, not understanding.

“My brother said that foreigners only believe in fists, and that the strongest fist is the greatest truth. The gang on the other side stole our robot girlfriend, and my brother said something harsh: if they leave us with only a chicken and a dog, then they are cowards.”

This is too brutal, Chen Yan thought in a daze.

Yes, I must have been too well protected, especially in the last ten years. The crackdown on organized crime has been under immense pressure, and social order has been so good that people don't pick up lost items on the road and don't lock their doors at night.

Living in the most stable environment in thousands of years, it is certainly difficult to understand the idea that might makes right.

Even someone like Chen Yan, who lived through an era of poor social order, seems to have forgotten what life was like before.

Chen Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

"You know about the 2 bodies at the Colombian airport, right, Director Chen?" Luo Hao asked casually, watching the drones wreak havoc.

“I know, I think the source might be problematic,” Chen Yan replied, stroking his beard.

"All I've heard are conspiracy theories, and I don't know if they're true or false," Luo Hao chuckled. "It's probably that some foreign organizations have formed an invisible hand, organizing the entire industry chain. The industry chain I'm referring to here isn't about production, but about sales."

"Like northern Myanmar?"

"That's roughly it. They have deep connections with clandestine organizations in northern Myanmar. These local gangs are probably fringe organizations, so it doesn't matter if we fight them or not."

Luo Hao stood on Ma Zhuang's side.

"Bang~"

A cloud of dust rose up beside the powered exoskeleton, accompanied by a deafening roar, and a section of the ground was ripped open.

Anti-power equipment? Upon seeing this scene, Luo Hao immediately recalled the items Ye Qingqing used when she went to the Far East.

The camera pans up to a distant, almost invisible area, and the scene zooms in again and again.

Two drones are patrolling, using thermal imaging to search for people in the location.

On the rooftop, a sniper fell dead, and beneath him, miniature spider robots, Luo Hao's favorite, began to emerge.

"Tens of thousands of these robots have been deployed in this area. When I first saw them, I thought they were neither good-looking nor useful, but to my surprise, they have proven to be very effective in actual combat," Manager Ma explained in a low voice.

"It looks pretty good." Luo Hao watched the scene with great interest, especially after the spider-shaped robots dispersed, and explosions kept coming from the building.

One miniature bomb after another, searched by drones and controlled by a central control unit, began to wipe out all living creatures in the area.

Chen Yan was startled to see a cat fleeing quickly in the corner of the video.

But although it moved quickly, it couldn't outrun the shuttle. A shuttle caught up, and the rifles carried by the plane were activated. The cat fell to the ground, its fate unknown.

"This is too brutal, not even sparing a stray cat," Chen Yan exclaimed.

"Maybe it's because they went a little too far that others realized how dangerous it was and stopped provoking Manager Ma and his group," Luo Hao explained. "Their communication style is different from ours; it's a difference between races."

"And I suspect that the infrared imaging system detected the wildcat and killed it directly."

“Professor Luo, I don’t quite agree with your statement,” Chen Yan retorted.

"Oh, I was just saying. In terms of social system, we are still in the feudal system and federal system of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, which is thousands of years behind. They really can't understand what we are saying."

"..." Chen Yan's hand paused.

"The former Soviet Union disappeared just like that, precisely because it was a federal system, which was unstable. It was quite useful for expanding its territory during its period of rise, and the speed was extremely fast, but once it fell into a period of decline, it had almost no room for resistance."

"To get back to the point, they firmly believe that might makes right. Now the truth is in Manager Ma's hands, and they won't see it unless he uses it."

After saying that, Luo Hao asked, "Are robot girlfriends selling well over there?"

“Great, excellent. But many were bought at high prices before even reaching North America, and now demand exceeds supply; orders are booked up for six months from now,” Manager Ma replied.

"Who bought it? Someone from South America? They don't seem to need this." Chen Yan was taken aback.

"Europeans, it's said, all have children through surrogates and then start families with robot girlfriends. They're afraid to get married there, because it's said that after marriage or divorce, they not only have to support their ex-wife, but also her lover. That's why AI robots are so popular."

"!!!"

"Robot girlfriends are amazing, their ear-picking skills are incredible!" Manager Ma said, slurping a mouthful of saliva. "I've tried it myself, lying on the robot's lap and letting them pick my ears. Their skill level is comparable to that of a master in Chengdu."

"At first I was worried that it would make me deaf, but after trying it, it was just so comfortable. If Professor Luo hadn't forbidden me from staying in China, I would have bought a few to carry with me no matter what."

As Manager Ma spoke, he began to harbor some resentment, but then he was met with a cold gaze, and he immediately realized that he might have said something wrong.

"Professor Luo, I didn't... I didn't..." Manager Ma stammered, unsure of what to say.

Luo Hao smiled and said, "The government doesn't allow it yet, so what's the rush? By the way, Director Chen, the ear-picking thing was something I did when Lao Liu went to an ear-cleaning shop and got a fungal infection. I inputted big data about ear structure into it, found comfortable spots and various abnormal anatomical structures, and finally created a software program."

"!!!"

Chen Yan no longer knew how to describe the things Luo Hao had come up with.

AI robots can input billions of medical records, and AI girlfriends can clean ears...

"There's some related acupoint information in the database, but unfortunately, a confidentiality agreement was signed. I'll ask about it later. If possible, we could develop a feature where the robot girlfriend can give you a foot bath."

"After a long day, I come home, soak my feet while getting my ears cleaned, and then someone massages my feet," Luo Hao described casually.

Chen Yan felt a longing as Luo Hao described the future.

This is practically the ultimate goal in life!

The key point is that I've worked hard my whole life and never received this kind of treatment. But once the robots are online, I can realize my dream for a few hundred thousand yuan at most.

Chen Yan was moved by it.

"By the way, why don't Europeans get married?" Chen Yan asked, forcibly diverting his attention.

"I heard from Chen Yong that in their area, after a divorce, the ex-husband has to pay for the ex-wife's living expenses, and even if the ex-wife finds a new boyfriend, he still has to pay for both of their living expenses."

Chen Yan stared in disbelief.

"So, finding a divorced person to live with, and having a 'big jerk' to work for you and pay you, that's what it means for everyone to be a kept man. Some people over there are so angry that they simply file for bankruptcy. By the way, I think there was someone in the Max Planck Institute who ended up on the streets for this reason, and was taken in by Boss Lou, and is now doing experiments in the Harbin Institute of Technology's lab every day."

"!!!"

No wonder Chen Yan wasn't thinking about mundane family matters. There's always something fishy going on when things are abnormal. There must be countless inexplicable things behind such outrageous laws and regulations.

Perhaps Ronaldinho's conspiracy theory is correct.

The video is short, but the person wearing the powered exoskeleton quickly directs the robot dog and drone to move forward.

One person is worth more than a thousand troops.

Or perhaps he is a summoner surrounded by magical beasts summoned from another world.

"Xiao Luo, what if their army comes?" Chen Yan asked.

“Their army is weak, like a gang,” Luo Hao laughed. “If they can beat a gang, their army doesn’t matter.”

"???"

This is something Chen Yan cannot understand.

How can it be that the machinery of violence is not in the hands of the state, but in the hands of gangs?
Luo Hao didn't bother to explain and instructed Manager Ma to completely delete and shred the video. At this moment, the prepared food was served.

"Professor Luo, the steak is well-done," Manager Ma specifically noted.

"Thanks."

"Please enjoy your meal. I'll be right at the door. Just let me know if you need anything."

Manager Ma, being very tactful, retreated step by step until he left the house.

Seeing his cautious demeanor, Chen Yan shook his head helplessly.

I don't have that kind of status.

Professor Luo is truly remarkable. He's only been in the provincial capital for a little over a year, yet he's already stirred up such a huge storm.

When the ruthless killer abroad saw Luo Hao, the fear in his eyes was palpable, and Chen Yan felt a pang of emotion.

What's the deal with "well-done beef"? It seems like Western restaurants only serve medium-rare or medium-well beef.

Chen Yan asked.

Luo Hao briefly explained what had happened before.

Chen Yan burst into laughter; it turned out that it was related to Professor Luo's girlfriend.

“Eating beef with blood in it is sick,” Luo Hao said firmly. “They’re sick, but we can’t be sick. What about KFC? They’ll still end up selling soy milk and fried dough sticks when they come here.”

"That's true." Although Chen Yan felt that Luo Hao had gone a bit too far, it wasn't worth arguing with Luo Hao over such a small matter.

"By the way, Xiao Luo, what about the foot-washing robot you mentioned?"

"Director Chen, are you interested?" Luo Hao smiled, revealing an expression that every man would understand.

"Hey, I was just thinking that if a robot washed my feet every day when I got home, my quality of life would be elevated to another level."

"As a married man, let me give you, an unmarried young man, some advice. Professor Luo, don't mind my fatherly manner."

"Oh, how could that be? I'm having a real headache." Luo Hao listened attentively. "Lately, the thought of getting married has been giving me a bit of fear. You know, I spoil my kids. If I don't scold them and Da Ni doesn't scold them, I don't know what kind of kids they'll become." As Luo Hao said this, his previous high spirits vanished, replaced by a hint of distress.

"Haha, you're overthinking it," Chen Yan said. "When it comes to marriage, first, you need to find a woman who is emotionally stable and has a bottom line when she gets angry. Second, you need to find a woman who doesn't have to be beautiful, but is virtuous and good at managing the household."

"Thirdly, find a woman who is on the same wavelength, with common topics, and can be a good friend."

"Fourth, find a woman who understands you, comprehends you, is considerate of you, and doesn't complain about you."

Fifth, find a woman with sound values, honesty, and who won't deceive or betray you.

Luo Hao listened carefully. Although it was not very useful, or even almost useless, it was still the careful guidance of a senior.

"Finally, remember this!" Chen Yan raised his voice, his hand stroking his beard stopped, and he looked at Luo Hao seriously, "You absolutely cannot let them meet!"

"?!"

Luo Hao then realized that Chen Yan was joking with him.

Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense; there's no such thing as a perfect person.

"Director Chen, look at you, I was listening carefully." Luo Hao chuckled awkwardly.

"Hey, that's life. I have a classmate who was really passionate about pursuing a girl in college. It still feels a bit dramatic to think about it now. But now his second son is over ten years old, and he complains about his wife whenever we get together."

"What are you complaining about?"

"It's all about everyday family matters. You have to take care of yourself first, and then you can take care of your family. If you put all your energy into your family, you'd be walking on thin ice by now."

Luo Hao immediately understood Chen Yan's words.

"A robot for washing feet, cleaning ears, and giving massages is nice, but it can't be made to look like a girlfriend, my wife would get jealous. Seriously, all these young male celebrities claiming to be 'mommy fans' are bullshit!"

Chen Yan also started complaining without realizing it.

Luo Hao was overjoyed to hear this, and chatted idly with Chen Yan, and time passed quickly.

However, the girlfriend robots sold overseas are all sold secretly, and there is no approval in China yet. It is unknown when they will be approved and allowed to be sold. Luo Hao dares not take the risk, and he is not motivated enough to push this matter forward.

Chen Yan was in high spirits, and the sight of him wearing a powered exoskeleton really appealed to him.

He was short, so he was particularly interested in anything that increased his height, let alone the mecha he had dreamed of since childhood.

In comparison, he wasn't too concerned about the robots that offered foot washing, massage, and ear cleaning.

Perhaps in Chen Yan's mind, such functional robots will appear in life after a while, without any surprises.

……

……

"Qingqing, the AI ​​robot has been loaded with new features."

"I'm looking at it now; it's about traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture." Ye Qingqing was looking at the code, her face serious.

"Is this thing reliable? Why do I need to load this?" the man asked.

Ye Qingqing shook her head happily.

She knew very well who had put this thing in; besides Luo Hao, there were other people who would put these seemingly useless contents into AI robots.

"It seems to work too," Ye Qingqing said.

"What's the use? I don't believe it will be useful. Back in Tianhe, when Principal Zhang had a gallbladder attack, he had it removed immediately. To be honest, I didn't see Principal Zhang have even the slightest intention of using traditional Chinese medicine for treatment," the man retorted.

“It’s different. I heard my dad say that one year an old traditional Chinese medicine doctor suffered a heart attack at home. He was in so much pain that he was on the verge of death. He took nitroglycerin sublingually, but the effect wasn’t very noticeable.”

"Look, even if you have a heart attack, you still need to take nitroglycerin sublingually."

Ye Qingqing didn't argue with the man, but continued, "The old Chinese medicine doctor inserted needles into three acupoints on himself: Juque, Guanyuan, and Tiantu. He used his last bit of strength to insert them. Later, his symptoms subsided, and he was fine when he went for surgery."

"Huh? Really?" The man was stunned.

“My dad said it’s called ‘Three Needles for the Heart,’ and he doesn’t know if it works or not, but he witnessed it with his own eyes. That old Chinese medicine doctor must have been from Guang’anmen.”

"!!!"

"It's okay, this thing doesn't take up much memory, just leave it there. What if something happens, right?"

"Did your senior brother do this for you? What did you say to him?" the man suddenly asked seriously.

“I didn’t say anything. I still know the confidentiality rules. Besides, I only went to the 731 exhibition hall once after receiving the notice. Even my dad doesn’t know where I went,” Ye Qingqing said. “If you say it was my senior brother who did it, how could he know anything about traditional Chinese medicine? He’s a Western doctor who does nothing but surgery all day long. It’s absolutely impossible.”

Ye Qingqing lied through her teeth; she had learned this skill perfectly from Luo Hao.

Moreover, what she said was reasonable, and the other party also felt that she was being too sensitive and overthinking things.

“That’s true. I saw in the documents that Dr. Luo has seven licenses, including a veterinary license, but not a traditional Chinese medicine license.”

“Senior brother doesn’t know much about traditional Chinese medicine, so this definitely wasn’t made by him. Maybe it was Mr. Qiu from Institute 209 who added it.” Ye Qingqing started muddying the water in the pool.

The man thought about it and realized that what Ye Qingqing said seemed to make some sense.

After he left, Ye Qingqing continued to ponder the content that Luo Hao had entered into the database.

There is research on traditional Chinese medicine, and there is the simplest yet most effective acupuncture technique.

Ye Qingqing understood perfectly that this was prepared for her own benefit. Although she hadn't explained it to her senior brother, it was because of the confidentiality agreement that she couldn't say anything.

Many things require tacit understanding and unspoken communication.

Although they hadn't communicated before, my senior brother still quietly prepared some things for me.

Ye Qingqing smiled and stretched.

It's impossible to say where we'll end up—whether we'll vanish into thin air or, as predicted, be transported to a new world by quantum fluctuations.

But roads are made by people walking on them. Life is boring, so these things are more exciting. Ye Qingqing's eyes were bright and clear.

……

"Some traditional Chinese medicine content has been added to the small conch shell side."

"It doesn't matter," Old Zhou said calmly. "Are you ready?"

Old Chai didn't say anything, but just smiled and looked at the sky, "The weather is really nice today."

"Take another look, because every look is one less you'll ever see."

"You're such a spoilsport. I've thought you were a spoilsport ever since I met you. I really don't understand how those artsy young women back then could have fallen for you."

"You wouldn't understand art and literature anyway. And what do you know about love?" Old Zhou said dismissively.

"What does Mr. Qiu from Institute 209 have to say?" Old Chai asked, changing the subject instead of continuing the discussion about his weaknesses.

"He wants to try undergoing the Heavenly Tribulation first, and the process is underway. It should be approved by the higher-ups. Old Master Qiu's tribulation has been delayed for so long."

"The phrases 'passing the heavenly tribulation' and 'going through the motions' together sound like a joke." Boss Chai looked at the sky calmly; he was just grumbling and didn't expect any answers.

The answer is already in my heart; whether I have it or not doesn't matter.

"Before I leave, I need to check on the bamboo. When is that bastard Little Snail finally arriving? The judging starts today."

"The judging process will take three to five days, so there's no rush. He hadn't expected an award in the AI ​​field, so it's a pleasant surprise."

"Whether you like it or not is not important. Who would you choose in the academician election?"

"Just like you, I reserved my academician spot for Gu Huaiming, and you also reserved yours for Xiao Qian."

"In the end, we have to follow the rules, otherwise there will be a lot of conflict between the senior brother and the junior brother. Although Xiao Luohao is moving fast, his foundation is not stable. While I'm not around, Xiao Qian can help out a bit."

As he spoke, Boss Chai pointed to his face.

"With my old face, Xiao Qian still has to see me. Even though I'm gone, he'll still have something to remember me by."

"Let's avoid making a scene like Director Wang did back then. I don't get involved in their neurosurgery matters, but I can't let things get like that here. I've already spoken to He Jie, so there shouldn't be any problems."

Boss Chai didn't speak, but just quietly looked at the sky, humming "Dingjun Mountain".

Boss Zhou didn't look at the sky, but instead gazed thoughtfully at "Little Meng" beside him.

In the unmanned hospital, an AI robot is performing routine disinfection. This step could actually be done by the hospital's central control system, but the two elderly people felt that having a human figure made the place feel more alive, so they stubbornly chose to have the AI ​​robot do the job.

The sky in the capital is incredibly blue, like a sapphire, completely different from the smog that plagued the city more than a decade ago.

This is true industrialization, Mr. Chai thought to himself. But what he thought about even more was bamboo.

Everything else has already been arranged. Even if this old body of mine stubbornly stays, it won't last long; at most, it will vanish in a decade or so.

That task, however, is indeed quite interesting, Boss Chai thought to himself.

The singing style of Dingjun Mountain was melodious and gentle. Boss Chai thought of the day he rescued the patient with amniotic fluid embolism and was momentarily lost in thought.

……

……

After Fang Xiao finished making rounds with "Xiao Meng" and went through all the medical records, she felt smug.

The department's medical record and treatment capabilities have now taken a significant leap forward thanks to the advancement of AI robots.

I never dreamed that these things would actually happen a year ago.

As the saying goes, a man is a boy until he dies.

Fang Xiao's phone rang.

"Hello, this is me."

"Huh?" Fang Xiao was taken aback.

"What does this have to do with me? If you have any complaints, talk to the institute." Fang Xiao scoffed. "Incompetent, but a lot of trouble, and spoiled brat."

(End of this chapter)