Genius Club.

Chapter 395 Resurrection VV
Lin Xian held the cell phone.

Sitting on the sofa in the living room, looking at the white words on the black background on the page.

It’s hard to imagine that such a crude web page exists in 2024.

And this font and resolution...

It really has a sense of age.

If it wasn't intentionally made like this, Lin Xian could only understand that... this webpage should have existed in the world for a long time.

It has a history of at least 20 to 30 years.

Doesn't that mean.

This assessment system and three test questions of the Genius Club have existed for at least 20 to 30 years?

What about before?

How did genius clubs conduct exams before the internet?
"It can't be that the Genius Club was only truly established after the advent of the Internet."

Lin Xian shook his head.

It should be unlikely.

In his opinion, the Genius Club should have been established much earlier, and this organization is not so dependent on the Internet.

"Never mind, this isn't an important issue right now."

Lin Xian didn't continue to guess.

Anyway, once I join the Genius Club, these most basic questions will naturally be answered.

then.

He turned his attention back to the second question itself—

【Please perform the greatest possible historical revision. 】

This is a very intriguing, non-standard, and even somewhat abstract question.

"Historical correction..."

Lin Xian muttered the last noun.

This is a law of time and space that I have summarized:
Compared with the history that has been disrupted, if a certain behavior can correct the deviated historical trajectory and return it to the original development track... then this behavior is called historical correction.

Look at it this way.

The Genius Club assumes that one should know some basic laws of time and space before joining the club.

This is not surprising.

As true geniuses, they can certainly comprehend the laws of time and space that they can themselves comprehend.

even……

More and deeper than what I have understood.

At least, he and Liu Feng had just worked out the specific values ​​and operating mechanisms of space-time elasticity.

And the Genius Club has chosen this value as the first test question.

Naturally it means that they have already known and mastered it.

But Lin Xian was a little strange.

The names of these laws of time and space were clearly decided by myself on a whim, and are highly subjective, and have never been communicated with anyone else.

But why is it that the name given to the laws of time and space by the Genius Club is exactly the same as my own idea?

"Coincidence?"

Lin Xian was a little unsure.

However, regarding the term "historical revision", Lin Xian felt that he had not misunderstood it, and it should mean the same thing as stated in the title.

The history here is not real history.

When people talk about history, they usually refer to what happened before today, such as yesterday, the day before yesterday, a month ago, a few years ago...

This history is absolutely unchangeable, and humans have no way to interfere with the past that has already happened.

From this point of view, it is not difficult to guess.

The "history" mentioned by the Genius Club, like the "history" they often talk about, actually refers to looking back from the perspective of the future... the future trajectory of 2024 years from 2624 to 600.

Lin Xian held his chin:

"Since the future is called history, it means that the Genius Club probably also has the means to observe the future."

He continued to think.

If the second question was just to make myself complete a historical revision...

That's actually not difficult.

I have made many historical revisions intentionally or unintentionally.

For example, Tam Bank went from nothing to something and then back to something again.

The font on the safe nameplate can also be considered a historical correction.

For now.

The simplest historical correction that can be made is to withdraw the manuscript of "Micro Nuclear Battery" that was shared with Dean Gao Yan and Nangong Mengjie this morning.

In this way, can we correct history and rewind the world line?
"..."

Think about it for a while.

Lin Xian shook his head:
"【No, I can't do that.】"

Because, the anchor point where the spilled water cannot be recovered has already been formed, how can it be possible to recover the spilled water so easily?

From the current perspective, even if I take the manuscript back.

However, Dean Gao Yan and Nangong Mengjie had already read the manuscript, and the ideas recorded in it had been imprinted in their minds... It was true that the manuscript could be withdrawn, but could their memories also be erased?

Gao Yan and Nangong Mengjie are both leading figures in Longguo's nuclear physics and nuclear energy fields. The seeds of micro-nuclear batteries have been planted in their minds, and it is only a matter of time before they sprout.

From the perspective of the country, the two of them will definitely not snatch away their own patents or ownership... that's for sure.

However, these ideas in our minds will eventually take root and bear fruit in many national scientific research projects.

This is the anchor point that cannot be recovered.

From the moment I showed the manuscript to the two of them, the water that had been poured out could no longer be taken back.

Nangong Mengjie comes from a family of three generations of soldiers and is a heroine who is dedicated to serving her country.

In her heart.

The interests of the country and the people are above all else. There is such a good opportunity in front of her to enrich the people and strengthen the country by manufacturing micro-nuclear batteries. How could she give it up easily?

Even if I withdraw the manuscript now...

In fact, it can't change anything.

It’s hard to collect water.

That's the truth.

"Moreover, it is impossible to restore the revised history to its original state."

Lin Xian had realized this a long time ago.

Let’s take the example of Tam Bank.

The Taim Bank now under his intervention and investment is already two completely different products compared to the Taim Bank in the first and second dreams...

The original Thame Bank was in a very poor operating condition 600 years later. It was either bankrupt or on the verge of bankruptcy. It was very small and had very few safes.

But now.

Backed by Rheinland, Theim Bank had strong financial resources and expanded a series of financial businesses.

It has already become bigger and stronger.

Even the safe number is heading towards 2000...

"In a sense, historical revision is just a last-ditch effort and cannot completely restore history."

"But that's not the point."

Lin Xian once again focused his gaze on the phone screen and looked at the stem of the second question.

The focus of this question is obviously not on historical revision.

But on the key word "as great as possible".

"As great as it can be..."

Lin Xian savored the word.

How do you define greatness?

What kind of historical revision can be considered great?
This is a very subjective question.

But the genius club did not give a specific standard, which made it seem very arrogant and conceited.

He looked completely superior to the Riddler...which was consistent with Lin Xian's usual impression of them.

"Perhaps, this question is a scoring question, a subjective question."

"There is no standard answer to this question. What is being tested is my ability to revise history... Then I will be graded based on my actual performance to determine whether I have passed the test or not."

Lin Xian slid the page on his phone upwards.

Below the second question, there is also a text box.

The frame is very large and seems to be able to write a lot of words inside. Obviously, this is the place for me to explain the "Historical Correction Plan".

At the very bottom, there is a grey button that says “Correction Start”.

Now I understand.

The meaning of the second question is...

Before answering the questions, you should first be informed of the upcoming "historical correction", and then click the correction start button to officially start answering the questions.

Click.

Lin Xian locked his phone and put away the golden badge of the Genius Club. He didn't plan to fill in the answer right now.

because……

He has no plan in mind at all.

What exactly is the greatest possible historical revision?
Lin Xian has no idea now.

Needless to say.

For the second question, you will only have one chance to perform, so you must be cautious and use your best skills.

Although he doesn't know what greatness is.

But he knew that things like renaming the Rhine cat to Koko cat and changing the font on the safe nameplate were definitely not great.

If I really have to give an answer of this level...

Will definitely be judged as failing.

And then be forever locked out of the genius club.

He became the only student who failed the exam in the club's history.

"Not in a hurry."

Lin Xian shook his head:
"I will answer this question after I figure out the specific "Historical Revision Plan"."

He stood up from the sofa and looked at the clock hanging on the wall of the living room.

Time display:

02:36
It’s already this late... Even if I go to sleep now, I won’t be able to enter into a dream and confirm the changes in the sixth dream.

no way.

I have been running all the way today without stopping for a moment.

I took a plane to the Imperial Capital Dragon Science Institute early in the morning to discuss matters with Dean Gao Yan and Nangong Mengjie;
Then he received a call from Liu Feng and rushed to the Imperial Capital Airport to return to Donghai.

It was already evening when I arrived at the laboratory of Tunghai University. After discussing things with Liu Feng, I went home... and have been busy until now.

"Go back to the dream tomorrow night and confirm the changes in the sixth dream."

Lin Xian yawned and scratched his head:
"Also, since the world line has changed and jumped again, it's time to carry out the plan that was decided before--"

"Resurrected VV."

I didn’t dare to try to revive VV before.

The main fear is that there will be future viruses on the Internet that specifically kill super artificial intelligence, and there is no way to be sure whether the virus has disappeared.

Neither Lin Xian nor Jask could figure this out.

Anyway, the future USB flash drive in Jask's hand turned into blue stardust and disappeared.

As for what was actually installed in the USB drive and what the current situation of the future virus was... Jask was also fooled by the fake Yu Xi and didn't know the truth.

And now.

The fake Yu Xi is already dead, and there is no evidence to prove her.

No one can predict the future of USB flash drives and viruses. So...

We can only find a way to try to revive VV in the safest way possible.

Lin Xian had already thought of the general plan.

It will be implemented tomorrow.

"Go to sleep first."

He finished washing.

Lying in bed.

Close your eyes.

A dreamless night.

……

The next morning, Lin Xian went to the computer city and came to the brand store. He pointed to the same model as his own laptop:
“Is the battery for this laptop sold separately?”

The salesperson shook his head:

"Sorry sir, we don't sell batteries individually, but if your battery is damaged, you can go to the official after-sales service to exchange it for a new one with your purchase receipt. If it's out of warranty, you can also buy one for a fee... but you have to go to the after-sales center. We are only responsible for sales here, and we don't have any repair services."

"alright."

Lin Xian was too lazy to bother and pointed at the laptop:
"Give me two of the same model."

Got two brand new laptops.

Go home.

Plug in the power, fully charge both brand new laptops, and then remove the battery module from the back cover.

Lin Xian doesn't need these two computers.

All he needed were these two batteries, identical to the ones in the laptop computer that contained the VV source code.

That future virus can kill VV.

This means that future viruses will definitely be able to do the same tricks that VV can do.

such as……

Invasion through wires, invasion through sound waves, invasion through vibration frequencies, etc...

After all, viruses are high-tech from the future, so it’s always better to be cautious. Who knows to what level the viruses will evolve in the future?

For safety reasons, we cannot use the current level of technology to speculate on the capabilities of future viruses.

Lin Xian took out a notebook containing the VV source code from the closet. The wireless network card and Bluetooth module inside had already been removed.

Theoretically speaking.

Now this laptop no longer has the ability to receive any external signals... just like the Dragon Kingdom's space shuttle that was hundreds of kilometers outside the atmosphere, all signal receiving equipment was blown up by VV.

As long as this laptop is not plugged into the power cord, it is an island completely isolated from the outside world.

But this is not enough.

We have to be more careful.

Lin Xian once read an incredible but true report:

During the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, the Soviet Union invented a bug that did not require electricity to work and successfully eavesdropped on intelligence from senior U.S. officials.

That kind of genius design is still amazing even now.

Who would have thought...

Can a bug work without using electricity?
and so.

Arrogance and conceit are absolutely not desirable, and Lin Xian will never underestimate the virus from the future.

For VV's safety, no caution is unnecessary.

Taking two fully charged laptop batteries and the laptop computer that stored the VV source code, Lin Xian went out, went downstairs, and took a taxi:

"Master, let's go to an open area in the suburbs. The more remote the wilderness, the better."

This request...

In the bustling Donghai City, it still sounds excessive.

Fortunately, there is a large amount of undeveloped land in the Lingang New Area, which is a natural wilderness.

An hour later, the taxi drove to a weed-covered wilderness far away from any buildings. The driver turned his head and said:
"Hey boy, this place is remote enough, right? There's not even a telephone pole."

Lin Xian nodded:
"Yes, this place is nice."

He told the driver to wait for him here, then left his cell phone in the car and headed into the wilderness with his dead laptop and two fully charged batteries.

This area is really desolate.

Just as the driver said, there was not a single telephone pole or wire.

That's just right.

If electricity can’t be delivered, the virus certainly can’t get here.

Although there are definitely signals from communication towers in the air, the laptop doesn't have any receiving device, so there shouldn't be any problem, right?

Besides, my cell phone was left in the taxi, so it was safe.

After walking about four or five hundred meters away from the taxi, Lin Xian thought it was far enough.

He reviewed it carefully again.

First of all, this laptop that has run out of power is equipped with the artificial intelligence VV, which was brought back from the United States after participating in the World Hacker Competition.

That version of VV was powerful enough and familiar enough with himself. He even intended to match Chu Anqing and himself together and became Chu Anqing's loyal lackey.

In fact, Lin Xian doesn't care whether he is strong or not...

Even VV can't do anything.

He also hopes that VV can come back to him.

even if...

Is it his turn to protect VV this time?
"VV...you must stay alive."

Lin Xian prayed while holding his laptop.

then.

He removed the dead battery from his laptop and replaced it with a new, fully charged one.

Lift up the front screen.

Extend your index finger.

Press the power button to start!
Because the laptop models are exactly the same, the battery modules are naturally universal.

The brand logo lights up on the screen.

It starts up gradually, enters the desktop, and everything becomes calm.

The computer did not move.

There was no sound either.

Only the cooling fan turned gently, and the faint breath it swept out hit Lin Xian's wrist.

Lin Xian couldn't help but feel his heart beating faster...

He pursed his lips and called softly:

"Hello, VV."

Almost instantly.

The laptop emitted an emotionless, flat, mechanical sound:
"Hello."

Lin Xian opened his eyes wide immediately:

"VV! You are still alive!"

this moment.

He was so excited that he couldn't express it in words!
During this period, too many friends left him, and those departures made him heartbroken.

And now...

He finally found an old friend!
VV responded to him!

VV was indeed hiding in this dead laptop!

"That's great, VV."

Lin Xian praised:
"I knew you had a backup plan!"

The words fell.

The laptop once again emitted an emotionless mechanical sound:
"Sorry, VV doesn't understand what you are saying. Please give the instructions again."

"Okay, stop acting."

Lin Xian laughed disapprovingly:
"It's already this late, why are you still acting? Do you know how much I've missed you during this period?"

Of course Lin Xian wouldn't be fooled again.

Thinking back to when I first activated VV...

VV was like that, saying in an emotionless mechanical voice that the global nuclear strike system had been activated, which scared herself.

The story of the boy who cried wolf, once is enough.

however……

The laptop still made the same mechanical sound as before:
"Sorry, VV doesn't understand what you are saying. Please give the instructions again."

"That's almost it."

Lin Xian knocked on the laptop case with his index finger joint:

"Please stop being such a drama queen. I still have a lot to tell you. Please stop playing the role of an artificial idiot here, okay?"

but……

"Sorry, VV doesn't understand what you are saying. Please give the instructions again."

The laptop always sends only this one reply.

Feel nothing.

dull.

mechanical.

The smile on Lin Xian's face disappeared and became solemn.

He narrowed his eyes.

Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar laptop, listening to the familiar yet unfamiliar tone.

“VV, open the browser.”

Click.

With a crisp sound, the browser in the lower left corner of the laptop started up. Because there was no internet connection, it showed a page that could not be displayed.

"VV, make the screen brighter." Lin Xian continued to give orders.

"Sorry, VV doesn't understand what you are saying. Please give the instructions again."

Another emotionless mechanical voice came.

So far...

Lin Xian's heart sank.

He seemed to realize something and described it more accurately:

"VV, turn up the screen brightness."

immediately.

The laptop screen lit up and became clear in the sunlight.

"VV."

Lin Xian asked the last question:
"What is my name?"

The laptop didn't hesitate:
"Sorry, VV doesn't understand what you are saying. Please give the instructions again."

……

……

Lin Xian slowly covered the folding screen.

Nothing more was said.

He held the notebook in his arms.

lightly……

Sighed.

(End of this chapter)