In just a matter of minutes, lines of code were effortlessly composed, unabated by the need for backtracking or double-checking. Yet, such seemingly trifle strokes on their part had sprung to solve a bug that had long plagued Tianfang Company. This capability was distinctly absent among the onlookers at the scene, even in the presence of Professor Wu, they fell substantially short.

Not to mention, the program provided by the Tianfang company merely existed as fragments, a teaser to a puzzle they found impossible to commence. This scenario elucidated the distinctions in competence. The crowd had previously scoffed at Lin Long and Su Mei, yet the mirth quickly turned into ecstasy on Su XiuYuan’s face.

“Can this be for real?” he gasped.

“Indeed, Mr. Su, it is,” came an affirmative response, hurling him into a flurry of euphoria.

God only knew the sleepless nights and restless days that had plagued him. He had spent these days at the company, helplessly staring at the impending deadline knowing the company was without a solution. Despair had engulfed him the night before, knowing that a default on delivery would cost a fine of fifty million bucks and cost them the loss of further cooperation with Hengtong Chip Company.

Additionally, how would the industry perceive Tianfang Company? This kind of invisible loss could amount to billions. But now, in mere minutes, their fortunes had turned. A seemingly intricate issue was resolved effortlessly, leaving them all awestruck.

“Mr. Zhou, we cannot thank you enough,” Su XiuYuan confessed, fervently clasping Lin Long’s hand, bereft of words to express his gratitude.

At this point, the crowd began to accept the reality of the situation. A task they handful even fathom was solved casually by a young girl. Su Mei made the task seem like a cakewalk. She pounded relentlessly on the keyboard, patching streams of codes without a single error. This level of expertise left them speechless.

Lin Long responded with a laugh: “Mr. Su, solving problems brings us joy, doesn’t it?”

Su XiuYuan nodded in agreement profusely, then something seemed to dawn on him, he hollered, "Finance, get finance here! Transfer the ten million rewards to Mr. Zhou's account immediately." They arrived to resolve a problem and earn their living. Saying thank you while the problem was resolved seemed trivial. Giving money right away was the best way to express gratitude.

Of course, the finance department came swiftly to confirm the details of Lin Long's account and immediately transferred the money.

The joy of seeing zero after zero trailing the number on his account made Lin Long ecstatic while the others couldn’t hide their envy. But they could only jest, as they were bereft of the prowess. It was a cruel world where people with competencies could make money in a snap of a finger. In mere minutes, he had earned something that they may not be able to earn in a lifetime.

“Mr. Su, you're most generous,” Lin commended.

Su Mei, now standing demurely behind Lin Long, seemed detached from all the accolades, balancing her demeanor to align with her role of an employee.

And so, the program continued to execute. However, unlike machines, once a software program doesn’t show any error, it usually means there isn’t any. Su XiuYuan heaved a sigh of relief. As did the crowd, lifting a weight off his chest. Suddenly Professor Wu’s eyes lit up.

"Ms. Su, I am the technical director of Haiwei Company," he greeted with a warm smile on his face, "Would you consider joining us? Rest assured, we offer twice the current salary you earn.”

Professor Wu had offered an olive branch that left the crowd kicking themselves. Why didn't they think of attracting such a talented person? Lin Long observed Wu quietly, offended at the audacity of him trying to poach his staff in front of him.

Su Mei gently rejected the offer, “I appreciate your proposal but have no plans of switching my job. Besides, I doubt your offer meets my expectations.”

While he was disappointed, he was smart enough to understand that the room was full of people from big companies, and he couldn't pop too many questions.

"Ms. Su, here’s my business card. Feel free to contact me if you change your mind."

Professor Wu still refused to give up. The representatives of other companies also shamelessly came forward with their business cards. Even Zhao, who had cynically ridiculed Lin Long earlier, walked up to him with a congenial smile,” Mr. Lin, you're part of our company's family, after all. Interested in coming back at all? Rest assured, the position will be nothing less than deputy general manager."

Despite the surprise, Huang, the supervisor, wore a warm smile. Lin shook his head subtly dodging Mr. Zhao's hands.

"We appreciate Mr. Zhao's goodwill more than ever, but we enjoy our freedom.”

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Irrespective, Zhao laughed and said, "No problem at all. Mr. Zhou, you're always welcome back, after all, our company is your maternal home, right?”

With the reward claimed, they naturally had no more reason to linger. Only moments later, the scene had cleared. Su XiuYuan coveted the talents like Su Mei's but was far too subtle to overtly tempt Su Mei like Professor Wu.

"Mr. Zhou, you have done us a great favor. For that, we are forever ingratiated,” Su XiuYuan beamed with sincerity. Normally, I'd invite you to a feast showing our deepest appreciation. However, I’m currently bound by the task of fixing some loose ends in the system. I assure you, we'll treat Mr. Zhou and Engineer Su to a grand meal, as a small token of our gratitude."

Lin Long responded, "No worries Mr. Su, we'd love to join you another day."

The two exchanged mobile numbers and added each other on WeChat. As Su XiuYuan was still basking in the joy, he said, "Mr. Zhou, please consider this a standing invitation. We shall await your call."

......

Feeling jubilant, Lin Long and Su Mei left Tianfang Company.

A whopping ten million!

Entering Tianfang Company and getting ten million within half an hour seemed unreal. His heart filled with pride as he basked in the afterglow of his astute decision of choosing work in artificial intelligence.

Lin Long, now the owner of over 27 million, raved about Su Mei: "Su Mei, you’ve done an exceptional job."

Looking at Su Mei who was following him, scoring a bullseye in just the first attempt of bringing her to modern earth was a boom. Investing three hundred thousand for a yield of ten million in a day was absolutely bang for the buck.

Su Mei retorted with a gentle smile. As a top Artificial Intelligence expert, sharing her glamorous past accomplishments might petrify the new boss. However, in her prime, the AI group that she established skyrocketed to a market value of over trillions. This was a paltry sum compared to her zenith.

"Since Su can't treat us due to his commitments, let me treat you to a lavish feast."

Excited and seemingly floating in the air, Lin went to treat Su Mei to a luxurious meal. Thereafter they made their way to the 4s dealership. Now that they were affluent, travelling in cabs was no longer appealing. Splurging on an expensive car wasn't mandatory but a mode of transport, however modest, was necessary.

Deciding not to be picky, Lin contemplated the prospect of Su Mei not being the only one commuting, but with other special talents joining later. A minivan was the perfect match for his current status.

“How much does this one cost?”

Entering the Buick 4S shop, Lin directly pointed at a white GL8 exhibited in the showroom. The sales assistant was quick to present the quotation.

"Just calculate the maximum possible discount and give me an all-inclusive on-road price. If all seems well, I'll make the payment and take delivery instantly."

Lin was short on time and not a second to spare. The salesmen knew the types who could audibly walk away if not responded instantly.

From entering the 4S store to completing all the formalities, it took Lin only half an hour.

Driving the brand new commercial vehicle out of the 4S store, Lin’s face wore an intense feeling of thrill. A car is often part of a man's dream. Even though it wasn't a luxury car, Lin was grinning from ear to ear.

Su Mei, sitting in the co-driver's seat, could comprehend Lin's excitement. Not everyone is born with a silver spoon. Having the first car in your life, especially starting from scratch, definitely stirs a different emotion.

Driving directly to the Fuqiang processing plant, the feeling of elation was surreal. The joy of acquiring ten-million, conquering Tianfang Company in less than half an hour entering, felt dreamlike. The internal satisfaction took him on cloud nine, applauding his choice of AI.

Lin Long, now holding more than 27 million, was a rich man.

“Su Mei, you’ve done a great job,” Lin Long complimented Su Mei as he looked at her. This first human-AI hybridization test using modern Earth resources was a major win. Although he had invested 300,000, he made 10 million in just one day.

Su Mei responded with a light laugh. She's a top AI expert, her previous brilliant history, if mentioned, might frighten her little boss. The AI group she built once had its market value over trillions of dollars, so the current 10 million was really nothing to her.

“If Mr. Su is too busy to treat us, let me treat you instead.”

An excited Lin Long strutted delightedly, as though hovering in thin air. With Su Mei, Lin Long had a luxurious meal and then headed straight to a 4S shop. It's not that they're swimming in money, but he didn't want to continue traveling around in cabs. There was no need to purchase an overly luxurious vehicle, but it was necessary to buy a decent transportation vehicle.

Lin Long wasn’t picky. Considering that there may be more talented talents like Su Mei who might need to travel in future, a minivan seemed to best suit his current needs.

“How much for this one?” Pointing at a white GL8 in the showroom.

The salesman was tactful and promptly provided the price.

“Calculate the highest possible discount then give me the all-inclusive, door-step price. If it suits, I will pay immediately and take the car within the hour.”

Lin Long didn’t wish to waste a single minute. The sales personnel knew well, to deal with such esteemed guests; there had to be a sense of urgency. Every minute wasted could drive them away.

It took only half an hour for Lin Long to step into the Buick 4S shop and get everything done. With the temporary license plate provided by the 4S shop in place, it was indeed convenient and fast.

As he drove this brand-new minivan out of the Buick 4S shop, Lin Long couldn't help feeling excited. Owning a car is a dream for most men. Even though it isn't a luxury vehicle, that didn't mitigate Lin Long's satisfaction.

Even Su Mei, who sat on the passenger side, could understand her boss's excitement. Not everyone is born with a silver spoon. Especially for a man starting from zero, having their first car indeed triggers a flood of emotions.

Driving straight to the Fuqiang factory, the feeling of making a fortune of ten million in less than half an hour since stepping into the Tianfang Company, was like a dream. Lin Long felt proud, patting his chest for having made the smart choice of embarking on a journey through AI.

Already holding over 27 million under his hand, Lin Long, at this moment, was a genuinely rich man.

“Su Mei, you’ve made a great contribution,” Lin Long said as he looked at Su Mei who was with him.

With this wave of bringing her to modern Earth, the profit was generated tremendously. A mere investment of three hundred thousand had yielded a return of ten million in a day. In response, Su Mei gave a soft laugh. As a top AI expert, her past glory might frighten Lin Long, her little boss. Once, the AI Group founded by her had a market value of over trillions, which made this ten million seem like a small fry.

“Since Mr. Su couldn’t spare the time to treat us, allow me to extend the invitation to you instead.”

Feeling elated, Lin Long felt as if he was floating in the air. He first treated Su Mei to a lavish meal, then made a beeline for a 4S car shop. Now that he was flush with funds, he couldn’t continue to travel by taxi. There was no need to buy a exceedingly luxurious vehicle, but acquiring a car for transportation was necessary.

Lin Long was not picky. He gave consideration to the fact that in the future, there might be more special talents like Su Mei who needed to travel around. Hence, a minivan was best suited to Lin Long’s current needs.

“How much for this vehicle?” Upon entering the Buick 4S shop, Lin Long pointed directly at a white GL8 on display.

The salesman was experienced and quickly quoted the price.

“Calculate the maximum discount, then give me the on-the-road price. If it’s acceptable, I will make the payment immediately and drive the car away.”

Lin Long didn’t have time to waste. The salesman also understood that with customers like Lin Long, swift service had to be provided; else they might leave at any minute.

From entering the Buick 4S shop, to getting all the paperwork done, it took Lin Long just half an hour. With the car dealership providing a temporary license plate, it was extremely convenient.

As Lin Long drove the new minivan out of the 4S shop, he couldn’t help feeling excited. For most men, owning a car is one of their dreams. Even though this was not a luxury car, it still satisfied Lin Long.

Su Mei, who was on the passenger side, equally understood her boss’s excitement. Not everyone is born with everything; especially those who start from zero. The feeling of owning the first car in life surely strikes a different chord. Lin Long drove the car directly to the Fuqiang Factory.