After finishing the repairs for 575, Wen Bai brought 575 to the nearest mall.
System 001 discussed with Wen Bai, "Host, how about arranging two bodyguards to protect 575 at all times?"
Wen Bai thought System 001 had a problem with its head, if it had one.
"What if we encounter out-of-control robots?"
System 001: "That's right, it can only prevent people, not address the root cause."
Passing by a large screen, the screen showed footage of people being attacked by out-of-control robots, with news outlets reporting extensively.
People around were discussing in hushed tones.
"Bro, do you have any household robots at home?"
Another man said, "I bought one originally, but I've already returned it. Recently, there have been many incidents of household robots attacking humans. I don't want to risk my life."
"There are too many uncontrollable factors with these things. I have a household robot at home, but now I feel uneasy every time I go back, afraid it might attack me one day."
"If you can't handle it, why don't you give it away?"
"If something happens to the person I give it to, who will be responsible?"
"Then you can directly apply for decommissioning..."
"That's what I thought, but my wife disagrees. This household robot does almost all the chores, she can't do without it, sigh..."
As the two men were talking, they looked up and saw Wen Bai, and then the robot they were discussing behind him.
The two men just found the robot a bit familiar but couldn't recall where they had seen it.
Perhaps household robots all looked alike.
They thought.
They had just watched the news and were already very fearful of household robots.
Therefore, upon seeing the tall 575 behind Wen Bai with blue eyes, they chose to walk around Wen Bai...
Although the mall wasn't crowded, Wen Bai still encountered people one after another.
However, unlike the first two men, the people behind them kept whispering when they saw Wen Bai and his robot 575.
Wen Bai looked expressionlessly at the people secretly watching them from afar.
Occasionally, someone who thought they were undiscovered would point in their direction.
Wen Bai directly took 575 and turned into the nearest store.
He walked in, picked up a pair of sunglasses from the most prominent shelf, turned around, and directly placed them on 575's face.
He also casually picked up a decorative hat and placed it on 575's head.
Only when 575 was completely obscured did he feel satisfied.
After paying, Wen Bai, with a cold expression, took his robot 575 and headed back.
575 didn't understand why they had to go home suddenly. His master had wanted to eat at a restaurant here earlier.
Before coming, he had seen his master confirm the address on his phone several times. 575, not understanding, asked, "Master, aren't we eating anymore?"
Wen Bai replied expressionlessly, "You'll cook for me at home."
575: "Okay, Master."
After that, they arrived at the garage.
Before they could even get on the motorcycle, Wen Bai received a call.
"May I speak with Mr. Wen?"
Wen Bai's voice was cold, "Yes."
"It's like this, you've shopped with us before, and we have some excellent new stock. Are you interested in..."
However, before the other party could finish speaking, the phone call was hung up with a "beep... beep..." sound.
Wen Bai directly hung up the phone.
Then, Wen Bai took the helmet handed to him by his robot 575 and put it on.
A few seconds later, Wen Bai's phone rang again. Wen Bai intended to hang up, but the helmet, not worn properly, blocked part of his vision.
He accidentally swiped to answer with his finger and also turned on the speakerphone.
A hurried voice on the other end said, "Mr. Wen, the new stock I mentioned is out-of-control robots. Do you... do you remember?"
Wen Bai was already reaching for the red hang-up button, but his finger stopped.
575, standing in front of him, took off his helmet for him, and Wen Bai finally answered seriously, "Speak."
As if finally sure that the other party wouldn't hang up casually this time, the person patiently asked again, "Do you still have any need for this type of product?"
"No."
Wen Bai remembered the out-of-control robot that had come to kill him but was instead killed by him. Although he had plenty of money now, he didn't want to buy any more out-of-control robots.
"Okay, it's like this, Mr. Wen. Because you are our store's VIP, we will be having an event for 'them' tomorrow evening. It's a special event that only happens once every few months. If you have time, would you like to participate? We guarantee you won't be disappointed."
"Event?"
System 001 immediately chimed in, "Host, let's go and see. What if there's other news about out-of-control robots? These underground black markets are very well-informed."
"That's right, there will be at least a hundred of them," the other party said vaguely. "If you're interested, you can come directly. Of course, we also offer chauffeur service. Would you like us to send a car to pick you up?"
A hundred? That's indeed a lot.
"No, give me the address," Wen Bai's voice was cold.
"Okay, Mr. Wen. I will send an invitation with the time and location via text message to your phone shortly. We look forward to your visit tomorrow. Wishing you a pleasant day, goodbye."
After Wen Bai expressionlessly hung up the phone.
Wen Bai looked up and saw his robot 575, slightly lowering its head, staring directly at him.
"I won't buy robots anymore."
Although Wen Bai didn't know why he said that, and 575 wouldn't have any other thoughts, it was just a household robot.
But seeing 575's appearance just now, he subconsciously made that explanation.
Wen Bai took the helmet that 575 was holding for him and put it on again. He casually removed the decorative hat from 575's head, and Wen Bai said, "Let's go home."
...
At night.
Wen Bai and 575 resumed their bedtime routine.
After the TV was smashed this time, System 001 replaced it with a larger one, the screen occupying half the wall.
Wen Bai and 575 sat side-by-side on the living room sofa.
Wen Bai kept changing channels.
"Eyewitnesses say they saw a blue-eyed robot robbing a drunken passerby late at night..."
Wen Bai changed the channel.
"Several people were eating at a roadside restaurant when they were attacked by a swarm of robots that appeared out of nowhere..."
Continue changing channels.
"Robot out-of-control incidents..."
Still changing channels!
"The Robot Research Center has not yet given a direct response..."
Change again!
Why were the news channels replaced by these news reports?
Wen Bai directly switched to a channel that aired dramas at night.
It was a romantic idol drama, but even watching a romantic idol drama was better than watching the news.