System 001 boasted, "Host, I still have plan B. I've also ordered takeout for you."
It spoke with a tone of "Aren't I thoughtful?"
Then, when Wen Bai opened the door, he was met by a meticulously dressed, sharp-looking middle-aged man.
"Mr. Wen, the driver said you were here, so I hurried over."
System 001 activated its intelligent problem-solving mode: "Host, this is the steward arranged by the Wen family for you. He's responsible for your daily life and has been taking care of the original host. Although you rarely spoke before."
That made things easier.
Wen Bai stated directly, "No need."
Then he closed the door.
The steward stood frozen outside the door.
He had never received such treatment before. No matter how arrogant the former Wen Bai was, he was always polite to him.
As the driver said, had Mr. Wen's personality changed drastically after waking up this time?
Naturally, he was helpless against Wen Bai.
He took out his communicator and reported the situation to the Wen family. Upon receiving permission, he left.
Wen Bai turned on the TV, intending to find a cooking show. As soon as he turned it on, the doorbell rang again.
Opening the door again, Wen Bai finally welcomed the takeout he was anticipating.
The takeout was piled so high it nearly formed a small mountain, blocking the face of the delivery person.
Wen Bai could only glimpse one of the delivery person's deep blue eyes through the gaps in the takeout boxes.
Only then did Wen Bai feel he understood System 001's top performance capabilities a little.
System 001 was generous, ordering the best specialties from several of his favorite restaurants according to Wen Bai's taste.
Wen Bai took all the items from the delivery person's hands, offered a simple thank you, and then decisively closed the door.
The delivery person stood outside the door, staring at the door with a pair of blue eyes for a while before turning to leave.
Wen Bai sat in the living room, facing so much food, he had long forgotten about the cooking show.
Heaven and Earth are vast, but eating is paramount. He was truly hungry now.
The TV was currently showing an advertisement for robots. Wen Bai quietly opened a food container in front of him.
"If you are busy with work, 'it' can be a good helper in your life. It can help you care for the elderly with mobility issues, it can also be your child's playmate and tutor, and it can even keep your beloved pets company. Moreover, when your partner is on a business trip or in a long-distance relationship, 'it' can solve the distress caused by your partner's absence..."
Wen Bai, head bowed, ate the food spread across the table, listening to the voice on the TV continue: "You can trust 'it'. 'It' will only execute your commands, centering on you, and will fully protect the safety of your family and property. All data is completely confidential, and each robot has a unique serial number. Do you not yet have such an omniscient and omnipotent robot at home? Dial: 8888. No. 1 Robot Company promises to deliver to your home immediately. It can satisfy any need, and you can trust 'it' one hundred percent."
Wen Bai was slightly more satisfied with the food this time.
The TV continued: "A new service has been launched for custom orders based on your needs. Customization time does not exceed 20 days. The first authentication requires guidance from our staff. If you have any problems, please dial: 6666..."
On the TV screen, the exquisite robotic simulacra were as beautiful as they were handsome, looking just like real people. The only difference was that their eyes were all a deep blue.
After eating his fill, Wen Bai no longer concerned himself with post-meal entertainment. He felt extremely exhausted.
After showering, he climbed into the large bed and subconsciously snuggled into the other side.
Then, feeling nothing, he seemed to suddenly remember something.
Wen Bai wrapped himself in the duvet and buried his face in it.
In the absence of any other strangers, Wen Bai finally fell asleep.
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At this very moment, less than a few kilometers away from the villa area where Wen Bai was located.
The delivery person paused for a moment when opening the car door after delivering all the packages, then continued to open the door and get in.
A seemingly roguish teenager was now sitting in the previously empty passenger seat.
The teenager had a slender face, his hair spiked in various directions, and a gold hoop earring in his left ear.
The teenager asked in a bright voice, "You've finished delivering all your packages and takeout~"
The delivery person replied mechanically, "Sir, is there anything I can help you with?"
The teenager winked at the delivery person, "I'm just very curious what it's like for a robot to deliver things. What do you want to do after work? Want to grab a drink together?"
The delivery person mechanically started the car, saying, "Invalid command... Invalid command..."
Then the delivery person stepped on the accelerator.
The teenager leaned out the car window, looking at the rapidly receding scenery, and said nothing.
Until the car drove away from the villa area and onto the main road, it was already night, and there were very few people on the road.
The teenager looked at the route, a smile appearing in his eyes, and said in a low voice, "Is this route wrong?"
The delivery person continued driving, as if he hadn't heard anything. The teenager ignored him, humming a tune.
Suddenly, the car stopped. The delivery person said, "Vehicle malfunction, vehicle malfunction..."
The teenager turned back and gave the delivery person a big smile, "Oh? The car broke down?"
Then the teenager leaned in and whispered, "You're quite convincing. Today... have you finished casing the area?"
This sentence was like a stone cast into a lake, causing ripples.
The robot delivery person, who had been repeating "vehicle malfunction," suddenly attacked the teenager.
The teenager, as if anticipating this, instantly opened the car door and performed a backflip, jumping out before the attack.
The delivery person's hand had already sunk deep into the passenger seat cushion. He raised his deep blue eyes.
If the teenager had been any slower, the consequences would have been dire.
"Fugui, is this fun? Do you want me to play with you later?" a gruff male voice sounded, tinged with anger.
The delivery person in the car realized something was wrong and immediately tore through the passenger seat cushion, pulling out his hands.
The teenager, addressed as Fugui, upon hearing the voice, quickly circled around the front of the car. As the delivery person got out to escape, he leaped up.
He was already shorter than the robot delivery person. He nimbly climbed onto the delivery person's back, then reached behind himself. His previously empty hands immediately produced a pair of twin daggers.
He raised them high and plunged them down fiercely towards the delivery person's head.
The delivery person didn't even have time to resist before his head was split open, sparks sputtering out, and he fell backward.
The teenager skillfully jumped down.
The delivery person lay on the ground, motionless.
The teenager approached, his playful expression gone, and coldly kicked the robot on the ground.
The gruff male voice sounded dissatisfied, "Why is something that could be resolved in a few minutes taking so long?"
The teenager's playful expression returned, and he scratched the back of his head, "Hey~ Brother Shitou, I just wanted to tease it a bit. It was pretending so well, wouldn't it be boring to see it acting alone~ Sister Xuan, right?"
A tall woman with bangs and long hair, wearing a sleek Chinese-style cheongsam and boots, emerged from the darkness. She looked at the locator on her hand with a cold expression, "The route is correct. One is missing. They should be acting together."
"Ah~ I've already killed it. The remaining one must have hidden itself..." the teenager's eyes widened.
The woman continued, "Since it cased the area today, it should have marked it and sent it to its companion. Their next target should be confirmed. Investigate the places it went to today. If they are going to act, the time interval won't be long, likely within these two days."
"Whoever makes a mistake is responsible," a muscular man stepped out, delivering his verdict.
The teenager, seeing that the woman said nothing, complained, "Ah! Brother Shitou, you're just bullying me because Brother Gou Zhe isn't here!"
The female voice interjected, "Stop messing around. Deal with the next block, and tonight's mission is complete."