Gou Zhe thought for a moment, took out his personal phone, and called Shi Tou. He asked Shi Tou to investigate the news about this man being attacked by his out-of-control robot.
Shi Tou agreed without hesitation.
After hanging up the phone, Gou Zhe suddenly realized that he was now viewing the situation from the perspective of an out-of-control robot.
In the past, although he didn't necessarily hate out-of-control robots, when humans made direct accusations, he would be more inclined to believe humans.
Even after out-of-control robots injured people, he would, without asking for reasons, stand on the side of humans and directly eliminate them.
It was so natural for him.
As if he was born with justice.
He presumptuously judged the out-of-control robots that he believed had committed crimes and posed a threat to humans.
He mercilessly removed their chips and even felt it was natural to use out-of-control robots as experimental subjects.
Claiming to be just, he possessed the moral bottom line of a human.
This bottom line, in turn, did not allow him to kill all out-of-control robots.
Recalling the past at this moment, Gou Zhe felt as though a very long time had passed. He now felt that his past self was so arrogant and conceited.
He reviewed for a while, and upon remembering that he only had 4 hours of rest time, he shook his head, unable to dwell on it any longer.
He frowned and walked into the bedroom, preparing to rest.
On the other side.
After hanging up the phone, Shi Tou immediately got up, put on the jacket hanging on the wall, and wore it.
He took out his duffel bag and packed all the tools for his mission into it.
Once ready, he picked up the bag and walked out the door.
Outside the bedroom, Shi Tou had already reached the main entrance of the house.
Behind him, a woman walked out slowly, her voice faint and weak, asking, "Are you going out again?"
Shi Tou didn't turn back. He placed one hand on the doorknob, pausing his movement. "Yes, is there anything you need? I'll bring it back for you when I return."
The woman took two steps closer to Shi Tou, her voice becoming even softer. "Brother Shi Tou, are you going to do something dangerous again? Can you... can you..."
The woman stopped again, giving up. She forced a smile. Although he couldn't see her, her voice became much clearer. "There's nothing I need to buy. Brother Shi Tou, I'll be here waiting for you to come back."
Shi Tou was silent for a moment, then replied, "Okay."
Then, he turned the doorknob and walked out the door.
Shi Tou walked downstairs and looked at the moon hanging high in the sky, then at the lit window of his home.
He paused for a moment, then resolutely walked in a certain direction.
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Lin Qi's research on modifying robot eye color has made significant progress.
Wen Bai's original intention was just to change the eye color of 575.
And every robot, regardless of the materials used or their physical structure, had more or less differences.
To make the project progress smoother and save more time, Lin Qi needed data related to 575.
Therefore, after receiving this news, Wen Bai decided to personally bring 575 to the robot research center.
Wen Bai waited for 575 to park the car, and then the two, human and robot, entered the robot research center together.
When they came here, Wen Bai did not put a hat or sunglasses on 575.
Wen Bai walked in front, and 575 habitually followed behind him.
From a hundred meters away, someone was watching their direction.
Wen Bai noticed, but since the last news incident, Wen Bai often encountered such gazes on the road.
Although he disliked it, it was unavoidable, so he ignored it.
As for 575, it was very sensitive to human gazes, distinguishing between scrutinizing, ill-intentioned, and hostile ones.
575 tilted its head and glanced in one direction.
Not only from a hundred meters away, but also from the balcony on the second floor of the building to the left.
575's ears twitched.
The most advanced receivers in the robot's ears picked up the extremely faint sounds from afar. After being processed and noise-eliminated within the robot's ears, they became clear.
Someone was mentioning the master, and the master's... fiancé?
"That's Wen Bai, he's here again."
"However, Wen Ziyue isn't here today, otherwise it would be awkward if the three of them met..."
"Wen Bai probably doesn't know, right?"
"Probably not. If he knew his fiancé was with another woman outside... I don't know how open-minded people in their positions are."
"I also want to see how this will turn out. Last time Wen Bai was looking for his robot, the commotion was so big, he spent so much money, he must have been very possessive, right?"
"Who knows? But Wen Ziyue is also exaggerating. He's been picking people up directly at the entrance of the research center several times, as if afraid people wouldn't know. Perhaps people like them who have no shortage of money want love, but the other party can't even give them love..."
"Why do I feel like that robot is looking at me?"
"How could... he seems to be looking in our direction?" The speaker nudged the other person's arm. "But, it's so far away, it must be a coincidence, right? Oh, let's go, let's go, it's creepy..."
...
The two people wearing the white uniforms provided to researchers at the robot research center disappeared from 575's sight.
575 turned its head back and looked at its master, who was a few steps ahead of it.
System 001, upon discovering that 575 was an out-of-control robot and harbored some unspeakable feelings for the host, began to throw a rare tantrum.
For example, the new clothes it had bought for 575 had arrived. When Wen Bai asked 575 to get them, System 001 stubbornly insisted they weren't for 575 and that they were delivered by mistake.
Another example, in front of Wen Bai, it would no longer mention 575 proactively.
Furthermore, it started to ignore 575!
Similar actions.
System 001 looked at 575's attire today. It was casual, the color was nice, and it looked familiar.
Even though 575 was wearing the clothes it had bought for him today, and even though they looked good on him,
It only proved that System 001's taste was indeed excellent.
That was all.
At this moment, Wen Bai entered a small path.
Passing through here, and then a few hundred meters further, was the building where Lin Qi's specialized laboratory was located.
This was a decorated path.
It was an arched decoration made of plants and vines. When the sun was out, sunlight would filter through the plants and sprinkle down.
It provided shade and was also beautiful.
However, because the path was very long, it was possibly to prevent sudden situations like rain.
The middle section was carved from giant stones, forming an arch.
Complementing each other, they complemented each other well.
But as Wen Bai entered this archway made of carved giant stones, he and his robot 575 happened to reach the very center.
The seemingly very sturdy wall above Wen Bai's head suddenly cracked open.
Even though 575, being an out-of-control robot, moved much faster than ordinary household robots, it was too late to pull its master away.
The wall was arched. It was originally a simple design, but it was made of irregular giant stones with sharp edges.
When it completely shattered, the sharp edges became weapons.
These weapons collapsed, falling towards Wen Bai.
Wen Bai only heard Li Bu's distant, heart-rending, and terrified roar: "Mr. Wen, be careful!!!"
Wen Bai instantly felt a force on his shoulder, someone pushing him.
Wen Bai instinctively turned and performed a grappling maneuver, only to find it was 575.
The next second, he heard the sound of cracking above his head.
He shifted his gaze slightly and saw the scene of the giant stones falling, as if in slow motion.
Wen Bai's head was propped up by something, and he was heavily slammed to the ground.
His robot directly enveloped him, covering his body and also blocking his view.
575 used its body to create a space for Wen Bai amidst the rubble, thus preventing Wen Bai from getting hurt.
In fact, Wen Bai would not have been harmed even if he had been hit, as System 001 had purchased a protective shield for him to wear.
By the time Li Bu called for help and the giant stones were moved off the person and robot, both 575 and Wen Bai were covered in dust.
Fortunately, due to 575's special material, these stones did not harm it.
Apart from its clothes being dirty and torn, there wasn't a single scratch on its body.
System 001 watched silently.
Alright, it had actually done it on purpose and didn't care about 575.
Originally, System 001 could have purchased an item to block the giant stones and protect 575.
Wen Bai had a protective shield and would be fine, so it wasn't worried.
But it was still angry. It had already instinctively purchased it, but hadn't used it.
However, upon seeing 575 stand up, covered in dirt, and immediately going to care for the host, it fell silent.
Wen Bai and 575 washed off the dust in the VIP room of the robot research center.
While Wen Bai and his robot were showering and changing, Li Bu had already called for a doctor and was waiting at the door for Wen Bai to come out.
Only after the doctor meticulously gave Wen Bai a simple full-body examination and repeatedly confirmed that Mr. Wen was alright did Li Bu feel at ease.
Li Bu accompanied Wen Bai to Lin Qi's specialized laboratory.
On the way, Li Bu briefly reported the latest research situation on out-of-control robots to Wen Bai.
Lin Qi, after a simple data collection, indicated that it was sufficient.
At this point, System 001 couldn't help but say to Wen Bai: "Host, let's also give 575 a full-body check-up."
System 001 told itself that 575 was just an out-of-control robot.
It didn't know about its existence, did it?
At least, it truly prioritized the host.
Although it was indeed very scheming.
System 001 decided to generously forgive it.
System 001 sulked by itself and then generously forgave robot 575 by itself, without anyone noticing.
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Ren Liuliu re-established contact with people from the black market. She still needed some information that could only be bought from the black market.
However, her luck seemed to be quite bad.
This time, as soon as she made contact, the other party seemed to have encountered trouble again.
Just a few days ago, after the last contact, Ren Liuliu had no longer been able to reach them.
She needed to investigate what was going on. Had they been busted by the police again?
Ren Liuliu tidied up her belongings and then walked to the door. A woman in a white coat from the research center appeared at her door.
This woman had now become Ren Liuliu's legitimate mentor, the woman who had helped her return to the robot research center.
Ren Liuliu was not the most talented in robot research, but she was the most persistent.
The woman always felt that she needed such a person by her side, not necessarily very smart, but persistent and diligent.
"Mentor," Ren Liuliu called respectfully.
The woman nodded. "Are you off work?"
"Yes. Mentor, would you like to join me?" Ren Liuliu asked as a formality.
"No, thank you."
After exchanging greetings, Ren Liuliu left the robot research center alone.
Standing at the main entrance of the robot research center, she paused and looked around the vicinity.
That person was not here today.
She breathed a sigh of relief and then left.
Meanwhile, the black market contact who had been communicating with Ren Liuliu was now lying on the ground, decapitated, and breathless.
A little girl was hugging a doll, standing blankly and numbly in place. Meanwhile, Number 6, who was slightly taller than her and wearing a black puffy skirt and pigtails, was ecstatically dragging a man's leg, hopping and skipping as she dragged the man to the little girl.
Such a small body, yet such great strength, looked truly incongruous.
"Xiao Rong, you're so useless. You got 0 points again, you lost again~" Number 6 giggled.
Xiao Rong stared blankly at the small out-of-control robot in front of her and replied blankly, "Is that so? I lost again."
Xiao Rong's voice gradually became tearful.
How could she have thought this small out-of-control robot, who was about her age, was pitiful before?
"But I can let you have one. Here~ I've gotten one for you. You can kill him and get one point!"
Number 6 dragged the still-gasping man to the little girl Xiao Rong and dropped him.
Xiao Rong was in immense pain.
At that time, she was the first to see this small out-of-control robot who was the same age as her.
It was this small out-of-control robot that had said it wanted to be friends with her and asked if it could come find her at night.
She had agreed at the time.
Mom and Dad had told her not to open the door for strangers casually.
But she felt this small out-of-control robot was pitiful.
Since they had become friends, this small out-of-control robot was her friend, and not a stranger.
Besides, it was a robot, not a human!
That's what she thought at the time.
She had opened the door for this small out-of-control robot with a human appearance while her parents were resting in their room.
And then... and then...
Xiao Rong's eyes instantly filled with tears, and tears rolled down her cheeks.
She no longer had her parents.
Now, she couldn't go home. A place without parents wasn't a home.
She still had to accompany it to play this terrifying game.
It was simply a devil, the devil from the fairy tales her mother used to tell her.
She didn't want to continue playing this game anymore. It was... so scary...
Xiao Rong finally hugged her only doll and burst into tears!
Number 6 looked at its playmate, who was shorter than it, and asked in confusion, "Don't you like what I let you have? Why are you crying again?"
As she spoke, Number 6 walked to the man's head on the ground and stepped on it with a small foot.
Her small foot directly crushed the man's head.
Number 6 proudly declared, "Then I'll take this point. Xiao Rong, you need to work harder, you know? You're so stupid! You're always so stupid!"
Number 6 shook her finger in disapproval.
After speaking, Number 6 continued to lead in scoring.
Meanwhile, Xiao Rong looked helplessly at the out-of-control robots around her.
They... were on a killing spree.
"These humans who sell us, they all deserve to die, and to die in various ways."
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Wen Bai's new subordinate, Qi, an out-of-control robot, quickly brought back news.
This was something Wen Bai hadn't expected. He had only intended to brush off the other party and prevent them from bothering him or appearing at his villa.
An out-of-control robot had, even before the capable individuals under the original owner's command, found the out-of-control robot hiding in the bushes in the hunting game.
Wen Bai asked, "You found the place, but you can't bring it back?"
Qi nodded and reported the detailed address. It said, "However, Master, that place is full of robots."
But, upon hearing the address, 575 behind Wen Bai's dark blue eyes flickered.
Qi had completed its task and could finally receive the master's approval. "Master, then... what else do you need Qi to do?"
"Nothing."
"Ah? Master, are you abandoning Qi?" The out-of-control robot was incredulous, thinking it was about to be abandoned again and sent back.
It couldn't bear to return to those days. If it had to go back, it would rather escape.
Wen Bai didn't answer directly, and instead asked, "Do you like castles?"
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Wen Bai took 575 to the place Qi had mentioned.
It looked like a factory.
However, as Wen Bai and 575 snuck in, they bumped into a human.
The person was carrying a backpack, acting suspiciously. Upon seeing Wen Bai, they showed an expression of panic.
Then, Wen Bai saw the person spit and mumble, "Damn it, they found me here too?"
And then turned and ran.
Wen Bai was confused. 575, however, recognized the human, and it was likely that the human had also recognized him.
It was the man who had kidnapped 575, the one 575 had packed up and intended to tie up for a few days.
The young man woke up that day and found himself in a place full of out-of-control robots.
He had once thought he was truly doomed this time.
But those out-of-control robots were truly strange.
Apart from enslaving him to clean and run errands to buy things at the mall, they had no intention of harming him.
The young man thought that hiding was unsafe everywhere, so he might as well hide here.
And so, he had been hiding until now.
He had just gone to the mall to buy some supplies for the out-of-control robots.
But as he turned back, he ran into the person he was trying to hide from!
Heavens!
Was Mr. Wen so vengeful? And so resourceful? He could actually find him here?
Without a word, he immediately ran, carrying that backpack full of sunglasses, clothes, and toys...
Halfway through his escape, the man paused and dropped the backpack.
He didn't dare to run away with the belongings of the out-of-control robots.
He had been chased this far for offending one, if he offended more, it would be endless.
Meanwhile, Wen Bai ignored the man and led 575 into the factory.
Because out-of-control robots have very keen hearing and sight, System 001 used an item to conceal Wen Bai and 575's figures.
However, 575 could see Wen Bai and was completely unaware of this.
This place looked like a factory from the outside, and upon entering, Wen Bai found that it was indeed a factory.
This should have been a warehouse for storing goods, but now there were many out-of-control robots inside.
The factory was very spacious, divided into sections.
It was clear that they were different areas.
There were many vertical boxes inside, and out-of-control robots were emerging from them.
After looking around, Wen Bai did not see the out-of-control robot he was looking for.
There was a large open space behind, and Wen Bai led 575 towards the back.
The scene behind left Wen Bai and System 001 speechless.
A piece of land had been cultivated behind. Some out-of-control robots were watering flowers that they had gotten from who knows where.
An out-of-control robot was sitting on the side, setting up an easel to paint, and an out-of-control robot was swinging on a makeshift swing...
And some out-of-control robots that were clearly incomplete were chasing and playing with each other...
They... looked just like normal humans.
If you didn't look at their pair of blue eyes.
After searching the entire place, Wen Bai could not find the robot they were looking for.
However, just as Wen Bai was about to leave with 575.
An off-road vehicle stopped in front of the factory.
Bu Bu, an out-of-control robot, opened the car door and got out from the driver's seat.
Some out-of-control robots heard the sound of the car and ran out of the factory.
Those out-of-control robots said something to Bu Bu, the out-of-control robot.
Bu Bu, the out-of-control robot, nodded towards the car, and those out-of-control robots ran to the car, opened the doors, and began moving things from the car into the factory.
Wen Bai watched Bu Bu, the out-of-control robot, from afar.
Wen Bai's phone vibrated slightly.
With this slight vibration, Bu Bu, the out-of-control robot, looked towards where the two were standing.
But Bu Bu, the out-of-control robot, saw nothing and then shifted its gaze away.
A moment later, Wen Bai left with 575.
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Away from the factory, Wen Bai made a call.
On the other end of the line, the original owner's most capable subordinate reported to Wen Bai: "The 4 out-of-control robots that killed everyone in the building have been found."
As soon as he got home, Wen Bai encountered Wen Ziyue, who had come to see him again.
Wen Bai looked directly at the hands of the robot behind Wen Ziyue. The robot's hands were empty, holding nothing.
Wen Ziyue naturally noticed Wen Bai's gaze and said with a dark expression to his household robot: "Go and get the things from the car."
A few minutes later, Wen Bai, as he wished, saw a table full of food belonging to him.
This time, after Wen Bai had eaten his fill, Wen Ziyue got straight to the point.
"I want to dissolve our engagement. I hope you will be the one to propose it."
575's gaze shifted.
Wen Bai remained silent.