Talking with Ji Xingmi indeed helped him pinpoint the issue, and within an hour, he had resolved it smoothly.
"You truly are my lucky goddess! My problem was solved the moment you returned!"
"I'm not, don't say that! I just looked at the problem from a different angle; you solved it yourself." Lou Qiming didn't care what she said; once he made up his mind about something, no one could change it. Ji Xingmi also didn't let him work through the night, sending him back once it was late enough, as health was paramount.
Though Ji Xingmi was at the base, she remained well-informed about outside news. Lou Qiming's plan reminded her of mobile phones from her previous life, so while upgrading the network, they were also continuously working on upgrading computers and had even started on mobile phones.
Ji Xingmi didn't directly participate in these endeavors but occasionally offered suggestions and ideas, and sometimes helped solve difficulties.
This instantly ignited everyone's passion. The research lab was also constantly expanding. Initially, Zhang Heng had planned to transfer some people to the newly opened research lab. Like Lou Qiming, these individuals didn't want to leave Ji Xingmi, their lucky charm. They preferred to squeeze together rather than be separated.
The main issue was that no one could take Ji Xingmi away. They argued about this for a long time, so in the end, staying together meant no one had to worry about it.
The most exasperating situation was for Ji Xingmi herself. Most of the time, she didn't need to do anything; she just needed to sit there. And even then, she didn't stay in one place but would move around. Seeing Ji Xingmi's helplessness, Zhang Heng secretly chuckled for a long time.
After three months of this life, Lou Qiming had reached the third stage, and the cellular networking technology was relatively mature. Other teams had also built their first mobile phones. Unlike Ji Xingmi's previous world, these were not as huge. This was thanks to Ji Xingmi's chip technology. Their technology in this area was now quite refined, and with Ji Xingmi, the "cheat artifact," their mobile phones were not that large.
One day, everyone stopped their work, waiting for the reaction from the small square box above. As they grew tense, fearing failure, the small box emitted a sound. Everyone was stunned. Seeing that no one reacted, Ji Xingmi stepped forward to pick it up.
"Hello?" Ji Xingmi turned on the speakerphone and amplified the volume.
"Hello! Can you hear me? We succeeded! Little fairy, do you know where I am now..." Before Ji Xingmi could answer, the device was snatched from her hand. She didn't mind and slowly retreated from the crowd. As she stepped out, she noticed Lou Qiming engrossed in his work at his computer, staring at the code.
Seeing him alone, and then glancing back at the lively scene, Ji Xingmi walked over and sat beside him, saying, "Why aren't you curious at all?"
"My part is already successfully completed. Isn't his success inevitable?"
Ji Xingmi smiled at his calm demeanor. This guy, apart from being a bit restless at times, was mostly like this. Sometimes she wondered if he had multiple personalities that could switch at will.
"What are you planning to do next?"
Lou Qiming heard her question, stopped his work, turned around, and looked at her, saying, "I'm planning to move to a different place!"
His words were so sudden that Ji Xingmi was a little taken aback. "Huh?"
"Next, I'm going somewhere else, but I can't tell you where. What about you? Do you want to come with me, or continue here?" Lou Qiming's question made Ji Xingmi pause for a moment. Perhaps it was habit; suddenly hearing him talk about leaving made her feel a bit lost.
"I don't want to be too far from home! Besides, even without me, you would succeed." Ji Xingmi clearly understood her position. She had the advantage of transmigrating; compared to them, she was more like a thief, stealing the achievements of others. She had already considered this before. She felt content with her current life, and they were no longer a nation that was easily beaten. It was time to leave opportunities for others, for those who were truly capable.
"Heh heh~ This is your biggest failure, and also your greatest success. How many people here have abandoned their families, and how many have lived their lives in solitude for this cause?" Ji Xingmi followed Lou Qiming's gaze and, with pursed lips, looked at the excited people. She glanced at Lou Qiming beside her and said, "So, you are all great!"
Lou Qiming chuckled at this and said, "Greatness comes at a price. But I was prepared for this from the beginning. You are great like this, but if I encounter difficulties, remember to help me. After all, you are my lucky goddess. No, shouldn't you leave something for me? Like a protective charm from a temple, can you draw one for me too?"
Ji Xingmi had been feeling a bit sad earlier, thinking he was going to share some life philosophy. But by the end, she felt like giving him an injection. She knew this guy couldn't be serious for more than three seconds, especially during a conversation.