The elders gave the young couple a weeks time to settle down and handle business. They returned home, and Han Lingshi fell asleep holding the young man and the young man spent his time looking at the ceiling.
In his mind there was a battle going on. He asked, 'System, you claim to make me into the omnipotent husband in all manners. However, I don't think that I will ever transform into the genius that you said I was supposed to.'
System replied, *Ding: Host your accusation is baseless, the system exists with one goal only.*
Hao Ren shook his head and replied, 'Had that been true, I would have been a hermit with skills that could have helped my wife from the shadows. I would be omnipotent as a husband and it has nothing to do with the world but my wife.
Earlier when I was helping her take care of things from the shadows, I was at peace but now, I feel like a slave of yours. There are no tasks for me to complete, why is it so?'
*Ding: Host, it is because your wife has no idea of the immensity of the world. She feels that because you are rich and that you look after her more than how much anyone else would, her heart is content. However, things do not always remain the same. Please have some patience.*
Hao Ren sighed and replied, 'System, you should be a manifestation of the heaven and earth, and that is why you do not understand the turmoil of a human with seven emotions and six senses.
I wanted to be rich, and strong. However, now that I have some strength, and I am rich. I realize that nothing really matters at all. If the people around me stop having expectations from me, then what is even the point of this whole thing? Stagnation in a relationship is the reason of its demise.'
*Ding: Host, what you say is true. Usually the system would not have helped you clear the doubts in your heart, but since you have grown into a young man who knows what matters the most in this world. Allow me to tell you, in the coming decade the world will change drastically. At that time, you will realize that all this time you have spent hardworking, is worth it all.*
Hao Ren took a deep breath and sighed as he closed his eyes and fell asleep.
...
The next week passed rather quickly, and Hao Ren was immersed in business. The company was coming up with so many projects and launches, the business was booming. The research center had produced a graphene chip and they were intending to dabble with higher technology.
Xiao Mei had taken control of the business and she was very efficient about it. Hao Ren did not realize when he had become a tycoon that the world wanted to meet. He was sitting inside his office and said, "Xiao Mei, are you a business oriented AI?"
Xiao Mei replied, "Boss, I am your AI, whatever you tell me I will do. When you do not tell me, I simply make sure to take care of the things that you created."
Hao Ren was surprised and said, "I did not expect you to speak so sensibly."
Xiao Mei replied, "Did you expect me to say that I want to conquer the world? Boss, you know sometimes I wonder if IQ can drop negative in value."
Hao Ren choked on his own saliva, he understood that it must be the system that has given Xiao Mei this command. After thinking about something, he said, "Xiao Mei, from now on, you should monitor the development of all the artificial intelligence in the world. Spare none, and embed the code in their source.
Xiao Mei raised her chin and said, "Why do you need to know? Are you going to create it at home?"
Hao Ren was mocked and Han Lingshi chuckled. Xiao Mei said, "The company has a patent pending for this technology. It can be used in prosthetic coverings and cosmetic surgeries. We have also applied for a medical license with the government. Once it comes through we will be providing services at a low cost. You will gain a lot of fame."
Han Lingshi sighed and said, "Xiao Mei, the more I look at you, the more I feel like you are my little padded jacket."
After the banter, Xiao Mei had the two people walk through many scans and measurements. The couple could see two robots have already been manufactured, and after half an hour, Xiao Mei printed the silicon skin for the bots and manually covered them.
Hao Ren asked, "Xiao Mei, you have even made artificial muscles and tendons. You are a genius."
Xiao Mei rolled her eyes and said, "With the vast memory and the knowledge I have thanks to the storage units and the internet. If I cannot even do this, then shame on me."
Hao Ren chuckled and said, "Good. What do you plan to do next?"
Xiao Mei thought and said, "Merger of the two companies. That will ease out the work load for me, and I would be able to develop better tech."
Hao Ren nodded and asked, "Lingshi, what do you think?"
Han Lingshi was checking the robots that were being input with a lot of codes, and said, "Yes, after you go to the spirit shimmer continent it will be easy for me too."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "Then get through the legal and documentative formalities within the week. Also, Xiao Mei, how shall we celebrate the fact that you have come to life?"
Han Lingshi immediately turned around to look at the two of them and thought Hao Ren was correct. The robot was confused and said, "Boss, I am not a human."
Han Lingshi walked up to her and said, "Even if you are not a human, we do not see you as a tool. You are alive, and a very trusted confidant."
Xiao Mei rubbed the back of her head and said, "How about you take me out on a rally drive? I have been trying to simulate human emotions so that would be helpful."
Han Lingshi thought for a bit and said, "Well, Ren how about we show her something even better and more simulating?"
Hao Ren wanted to say something when the system said, *Ding: Host, shock the robot Xiao Mei, and fill up the shocking meter before you. The higher the completion the more happier your wife will be.*
Hao Ren thought the system was trying to make up to him, but he did not mind. Since Han Lingshi has said, he would try his best.