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Chapter 450 HAO Encryption (Please Subscribe)

The inability to trust someone does not mean that cooperation is impossible, nor does it mean that the other party is useless.

But managing someone you can't trust is a real test of your abilities.

For most ordinary people, it's usually impossible to have a deep relationship with someone you can't trust. After being burned once, you'll avoid that person like the plague, and might even cut off all contact with them forever. That's why there's a saying among the people: "Once bitten by a snake, twice shy."

However, in the business world, the people you can't trust are the majority.

Some large domestic factories even follow a "zero-trust" management mechanism.

Therefore, in the process of cooperating with this untrustworthy person, Lü Yao had to anticipate the actions the other party might take, and thus "go with the flow" to achieve his own goals.

Lu Yao calmly accepted the business card Jian Xiaojie handed him, shook the black and gold card in his hand, and smiled, "Okay, thank you."

Jian Xiaojie smiled, pursing her lips. Even a cheerful person like Jian Xiaojie became somewhat serious in such a solemn occasion.

After Jian Xiaojie and Rong Nianqing gave Lü Yao everything they had prepared, Yang Tongtong, who was in charge of information security, came to Lü Yao with a box and said shyly, "Mr. Lü, these are the smart devices we prepared for you."

As she spoke, Yang Tongtong opened the lid of the box.

Inside this seemingly heavy box lay a Geek 3-generation smartphone, along with a smartwatch and a hypodermic syringe.

Lu Yao looked at the phone in the box and laughed, "No, my phone factory hasn't even released the phones yet, and you guys already have them?"

Rong Nianqing then explained with a smile, "This geek phone is only similar in appearance to the 3rd generation geek phone that you spearheaded; everything else is completely different."

Yang Tongtong also smiled and said, "Yes, this phone has a specially designed motherboard, CPU and signal transmission module built in, which makes it very robust in terms of information security protection. All the interaction data generated by the communication apps in the phone will be stored in the cloud, and the cloud protection is the top information protection method in China, which can ensure that your personal privacy data will not be leaked."

Lu Yao asked in surprise, "Is it that powerful?"

Yang Tongtong laughed and said, "It's really amazing. The information upload and storage in this phone uses the HAO encryption system. No one but you can unlock your phone. At the same time, all the built-in software, and even some of the information in the software, can be encrypted."

Lu Yao raised an eyebrow: "Can commonly used methods, such as WeChat, SMS, and TikTok, also encrypt some information?"

Yang Tongtong nodded in affirmation, "That's right. The HAO encryption system is built into this phone. It's like an operating program embedded in the underlying framework, which can achieve comprehensive encryption of commercial software information."

Lu Yao picked up his phone and turned it on. After trying it, he found that the information on the phone could indeed be encrypted and protected as Yang Tongtong had said. Moreover, there were more than one method of encryption and protection. It could be mosaicked, or it could be directly hidden and disappeared. It could even edit the information again and then "restore" it through a specific method.

The third operation, in particular, is extremely deceptive.

Lu Yao wasn't a tech person, but this built-in HAO encryption system struck him as incredibly novel; it was absolutely amazing.

He looked at Yang Tongtong with a gleam in his eyes: "Can this encryption function be used commercially? I think it would be very popular if it were launched as a mobile phone system feature."

Yang Tongtong pursed her lips and smiled politely, "This isn't some particularly new technology; the important thing is the encryption system inside."

She didn't say whether it was possible or not, but that was essentially an answer to Lü Yao's question.

But that's okay. Most people don't need a particularly sophisticated encryption system to keep their information confidential. Most people can only hide information about a third party or other members of the opposite sex. Those who are a little more shrewd will probably also hide their financial situation.

However, Lü Yao quickly realized the logical conflict in commercial encryption.

If this encryption method is to be marketed as a selling point, it will definitely need to be widely publicized. Then what's the point of encryption? If your girlfriend or boyfriend really wants to see your phone's encryption password, do you give it to them or not? If you give it to them, the encryption becomes a joke; if you don't, then things get interesting.

This could actually make geek phones unpopular with both male and female consumer groups, easily turning them into a lose-lose situation.

So Lü Yao quickly dismissed the idea with a wry smile.

Yang Tongtong completely ignored the business considerations in Lü Yao's mind. Instead, she picked up a smartwatch and said, "This is a watch we customized for you. Since your geek phone doesn't have a product like this yet, we adopted an appearance similar to the Apple smartwatch."

"It can transmit communication waves twelve times per minute to upload your location, health status, and other information to the cloud, making it easier for us to protect you. In addition, it has all the functions that smartwatches on the market currently have."

After introducing the watch, Yang Tongtong picked up a hypodermic syringe from the box and said, "There's a microcapsule inside. It contains an 'ultra-miniature humanoid power device,' which can obtain electrical energy through weak fluctuations to maintain its operation. Its function is very simple: to send your location to the outside world."

Lu Yao was a little confused when he looked at the three pieces of equipment that Yang Tongtong introduced.

what is this?
Mission: Impossible?

With so much equipment, Lü Yao felt less like he was going abroad to attend an international conference and more like he was going abroad to be a spy.

While Lü Yao was in a daze, Rong Zhijian, who had been silent all along, came over to Lü Yao after Yang Tongtong finished her introduction and said, "The signals emitted by these devices allow us to keep track of your movements at any time. Although the methods are a bit cumbersome, it is for your safety. I hope you don't mind."

Lu Yao, of course, didn't mind. He glanced at the equipment in the box and said, "This equipment is indeed very powerful, but if someone really wants to harm me, wouldn't a signal jammer destroy all of this equipment?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Tongtong, a tech expert, revealed an exceptionally confident smile on her usually quiet face: "Don't worry about that. Our communication technology has been developing rapidly in recent years. It's hard to go into the specific technical details, but you just need to know that when you wear these devices, there will be a satellite above your head working for you."

Lü Yao: "..."

He truly hadn't expected it to be this exaggerated.

When Lü Yao heard Yang Tongtong say that, the feeling that rose in his heart was no less than when he read the line in "The Three-Body Problem"—"The entire universe will shine for you."

In The Three-Body Problem, the entire universe twinkles for you, but that's just the fantasy of a science fiction writer. However, in reality, Lü Yao was truly being watched over by a satellite.

At this moment.

All worldly wealth pales in comparison to such power, as fragile as a sheet of paper.

As for whether the University of Tokyo has such technology at present, there is no need to worry. In the next ten years, the University of Tokyo's various technologies will be openly displayed on the Internet to netizens all over the world.

What results will be displayed?

Making bricks from lunar soil is just the basics; activating lunar soil for planting trials is the first step.

As for multinational joint military exercises, it's not particularly unusual for local thugs to sneak over and then remind participating warships to turn on their microphones on other people's communication channels.

Drones, AI, and even the deployment of extraterrestrial technology are beginning to be openly presented to the world. So...

Did these technologies just suddenly appear out of nowhere? Did the University of Tokyo really discover aliens on the far side of the moon and then burn their butts with cigarette butts?
of course not.

Technological breakthroughs are never instantaneous, especially in today's era where technological iterations require a process of gradual accumulation. Judging from the speed of technological development and the timeline for showcasing technological achievements, these technologies were indeed mature by 2018.

Even though it hasn't been deployed on a large scale yet, its application is no longer an issue, after all, Southeast University is known for its "one generation of equipment, one generation of research and development, and one generation of pre-research" approach.

However, at this point in time, these technologies should only be applied to very high-end people and occasions, but now, these technologies are being applied to Lü Yao.

Lu Yao took a deep breath, then looked at the people around him, forced a smile, and said, "Isn't this a bit too much?"

But Rong Nianqing said firmly, "It's no exaggeration. No amount of protection for you is an exaggeration."

Jian Xiaojie continued to reassure Lü Yao: "Moreover, even if the outside world really cracks our technology, there's no need to be afraid. There's a protection network with a radius of half a kilometer around you. If there's an abnormal signal on your body, it's a signal, and the people protecting you will act quickly."

Upon hearing Jian Xiaojie's words, Yang Tongtong, whose technical skills were at their peak, pouted and said almost silently, "It won't be cracked."

She is very confident in her company's technology.

With so much protection, Lü Yao couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and sigh, "Thank you, President Rong, President Jian, and Boss Rong, thank you!"

As he spoke, Lü Yao bowed to them.

Rong Nianqing and the others readily accepted Lü Yao's gratitude.

Then Lü Yao turned to the group of people who were going to go abroad with him and were preparing to protect him, and bowed as well, saying, "Thank you for your protection, thank you!"

These elite troops, who had been sent on a mission, dared not accept Lü Yao's gratitude so easily. They all bowed and said, "You're too kind. This is what we should do."

Without further formalities, Lü Yao injected a signal transmitter subcutaneously into his chest, then took his phone and watch and left the compound. Afterwards, Lü Yao had a short get-together with Rong Nianqing and Jian Xiaojie before returning home with Jian Xiaojie.

Jian Xiaojie's villa is quite lively now. Besides Wang Shu, Xiao Ping'an and the aunt who takes care of Xiao Ping'an, Lin Yongzhen and Lü Yao also live here.

You don't even need to call for others to play mahjong.

After returning, Lü Yao went back to his room.

Although everyone is very close and lives in the same villa, they still need to have their own private space. Even for intimate interactions, they still need to knock on the door and ask for the other person's opinion.

There are only a few days left before I leave the country...

There are only a few days left.

Lying in his room, Lü Yao turned his head to look out of the floor-to-ceiling window. Outside, the trees were lush and the deep light and shadows swayed in the evening breeze. Even through the huge window, Lü Yao could still feel the increasingly loud footsteps of summer.

But this peaceful and tranquil life is about to be shattered.

Just as Lü Yao was pondering what he should do abroad, Lin Yongzhen knocked on the half-open doorway while holding Lü Yao's clothes and said, "Your clothes are all ironed, let me hang them up for you."

Lu Yao got up to open the door for Lin Yongzhen, and took some clothes from her hands. As he walked towards the wardrobe, Lu Yao said, "Why did you bring these up? Where is Auntie?"

Lin Yongzhen smiled and said, "Auntie is taking care of Xiao Ping'an, and I was free anyway, so I brought it over for you."

While hanging up the laundry together, the two chatted casually.

As for Lü Yao's plan to go abroad, Lin Yongzhen hadn't discussed it with him since returning. Although they had talked about it before in western Sichuan, Lü Yao was now feeling uneasy as the time came.

After putting her clothes away, Lin Yongzhen left as usual.

All of this seems perfectly normal.

However, Lü Yao's heart was in turmoil.

……

On June 6th, Lü Yao prepared to depart.

That morning, Lü Yao woke up and packed everything. His suitcase was already packed, and Jian Xiaojie, Wang Shu, and Xiao Ping'an were waiting for him in the living room.

Lu Yao went over and teased Xiao Ping'an, making the little guy laugh heartily. Then he turned his gaze away from Xiao Ping'an and looked at Jian Xiaojie and Wang Shu: "Then I'm going to set off."

Jian Xiaojie said without giving any room for refusal, "We'll take you."

A short while later, Lin Yongzhen came downstairs carrying her small suitcase and said, "Let's go together then."

When Lin Yongzhen arrived at the downstairs living room, Wang Shu took her hand and said, "Are you really coming with me?"

Lin Yongzhen smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sister Shu, I know what I'm doing. Besides, it's always good to have someone you know well to look after you when you're traveling."

Wang Shu looked at Lin Yongzhen and Lü Yao with heartache in her eyes. She held Lin Yongzhen's hand and said with emotion, "Thank you for your hard work!"

If it weren't for Xiao Ping An...

She would definitely do the same without hesitation, but in this world, there are anything but "what ifs".

Lü Yao smiled and waved his hand: "Alright, let's go."

When they arrived at the VIP waiting hall of Shangnan International Airport, Rong Nianqing, Gan Xiaoxi, and even Liu Mulin were all there, forming a large and lively crowd.

Lu Yao greeted everyone with a hearty laugh. While waiting for the international flight, Rong Nianqing introduced another person to Lu Yao. She pulled a girl who looked somewhat similar to Liu Mulin to her side and said, "This is Liu Xianglin, Liu Mulin's younger sister. She's very lively, but she lacks experience. I'll take her with me this time so you can broaden your horizons."

what?
Lu Yao was a little confused. Was this appropriate?

(End of this chapter)