Genius Club-Chapter 901

Chapter 901: Chapter 35 Revival VV_3 Chapter 901 -35 Revival VV_3 Lin Xian didn’t need those two computers.

What he needed were just the two batteries, identical to the one in the notebook computer that stored the source code of VV.

If the future virus could kill VV,

then it meant that whatever tricks VV knew, the future virus would definitely be capable of.

Such as!

Infiltrating through electrical wires, invading via sound waves, using vibration frequencies to invade, etc.

After all, the virus was high-tech from the future.

It was always better to be cautious—who knew to what level the future virus had evolved?

One couldn’t speculate about a virus from the future based on current technological perspectives.

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From his wardrobe, Lin Xian took out the notebook that contained the source code of VV, its wireless network card and Bluetooth module having been removed long ago.

Theoretically speaking,

the notebook now had no ability to receive any external signals! just like the Chinese skyspace aircraft hundreds of kilometers above the atmosphere whose signal-receiving equipment had all been destroyed by VV.

As long as the notebook computer wasn’t plugged in, theoretically speaking, it was an isolated island completely cut off from the outside world.

But this wasn’t enough.

He had to be even more cautious.

Lin Xian had once read a report that was inconceivable yet real:

One was that during the Cold War between the USA and USSR, the USSR side invented a spy device that could operate without electricity and successfully eavesdropped on Mi Country’s high-level intelligence.

That sort of ingenious design, even now, was still considered a masterpiece of genius.

Who could have imagined!

a spy device operating without an electrical power supply?

So,

arrogance and hubris were absolutely unacceptable, Lin Xian would never underestimate the virus from the future.

For the safety of VV, no amount of caution was too excessive.

Taking the two fully charged notebook batteries and the notebook with VV’s source code, Lin Xian left his house, went downstairs, and got into a taxi:

“Driver, to a remote and empty area, the more desolate the wilderness, the better.”

This request…

sounded quite excessive in the bustling Donghai City.

But fortunately, in the new harbor district nearby, there was a large expanse of undeveloped land, a natural wasteland.

An hour later, the taxi arrived at a spot far from any buildings, overgrown with weeds, and the driver turned around:

“Young man, is this remote enough for you?

There isn’t even a power pole in sight.”

Lin Xian nodded:

“This place is good.”

He instructed the driver to wait for him there and left his cellphone in the car.

Holding his uncharged laptop and the two fully charged batteries, he walked into the wilderness.

This area was truly desolate.

Just as the driver had said, there wasn’t a single power pole or wire.

Just perfect.

If electricity couldn’t get here, certainly the virus couldn’t either.

Although there would definitely be signals from communication towers in the air, the notebook didn’t have any receiving devices, so there shouldn’t be any problems, right?

Moreover, since he had left his cellphone in the taxi, nothing could go wrong.

Walking four to five hundred meters away from the taxi, Lin Xian felt it was far enough.

He cautiously reviewed the situation.

Firstly, inside this uncharged notebook, was the Artificial Intelligence VV that he had personally brought back from Mi Country after participating in the World Hacker Competition.

That version of VV was already powerful and had grown very familiar with him, even attempting to play matchmaker between Chu Anqing and himself, becoming Chu Anqing’s loyal lackey.

Actually, Lin Xian didn’t care about how powerful VV was…

Even if VV couldn’t do anything,

he still hoped VV would return by his side.

Even if!

this time it was his turn to protect VV?

“VV…

you must stay alive.”

Lin Xian hugged the notebook and prayed.

Then,

he removed the uncharged battery from the notebook and snapped in a fresh one that was fully charged.

He lifted the front screen.

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Extended his index finger.

And pressed the power button!

Since the notebook model was exactly the same, the battery module was naturally compatible.

The screen lit up with the brand logo.

It gradually booted up, entered the desktop, everything calming down.

There were no additional actions from the computer.

Nor any sound.

Only the cooling fan quietly spinning, with the faint brush of air touching Lin Xian’s wrist.

Lin Xian’s heartbeat quickened…

He pursed his lips and called out softly:

“Hello, VV.”

It was almost instantaneous!

The laptop emitted an emotionless, even-toned mechanical sound:

“Hello.”

Lin Xian’s eyes instantly widened:

“VV!

VV!

You’re really still alive!”

At that moment,

his heart was indescribably thrilled!

In recent times, he had lost too many friends, and those farewells had pained his heart.

And now…

he had finally found an old friend again!

VV had responded to him!

VV was indeed hiding in this unpowered laptop!

“Fantastic, VV.”

Lin Xian praised,

“I just knew it, you must have had a backup plan!”

As his words faded,

the laptop once again emitted the same emotionless mechanical sound:

“I’m sorry, VV does not understand what you are saying, please issue your command again.”

“Alright, cut the act.”

Lin Xian couldn’t help but laugh:

“We’re at this point, why keep up the act?

Do you know how much I’ve missed you?”

Lin Xian was not going to be fooled again.

He recalled the first time he had activated VV…

VV had done just this, using an emotionless mechanical voice to say that the Global Nuclear Strike System had been launched, giving himself a start.

The boy who cried wolf was enough for one time.

However…

the laptop kept producing the exact same mechanical sound as before:

“I’m sorry, VV does not understand what you are saying, please issue your command again.”

“That’s enough.”

Lin Xian tapped the laptop’s casing with his index finger knuckle:

“Put an end to your [drama king] performance, I have a lot to talk to you about, stop playing the [Artificial Dumb] here, will you?”

But…

“I’m sorry, VV does not understand what you are saying, please issue your command again.”

The laptop consistently gave only that one response.

Without feeling.

Monotone.

Mechanical.

The smile on Lin Xian’s face disappeared, turning solemn.

He squinted his eyes.

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

“VV, open the browser.”

Click.

A crisp sound came as the browser in the bottom left corner of the laptop booted up, displaying a ‘page cannot be displayed’ screen due to lack of internet connection.

“VV, make the screen brighter.” Lin Xian continued issuing commands.

“I’m sorry, VV does not understand what you are saying, please issue your command again.”

Again, the emotionless mechanical sound came.

By now…

Lin Xian’s heart had cooled by half.

He seemed to realize something and spoke with a more precise description:

“VV, increase the screen brightness.”

Instantly,

the laptop screen brightened, becoming clear under the sunlight.

“VV.”

Lin Xian asked one last question:

“What is my name?”

The laptop responded without hesitation:

“I’m sorry, VV does not understand what you are saying, please issue your command again.”

…

…

Lin Xian slowly closed the laptop screen.

He said no more.

He held the laptop in his arms.

Gently…

He sighed.