Chapter 123: Major News

Many reporters waited eagerly. When Zhao Min appeared on the small podium, dozens of people stirred and aimed their cameras at her.

Zhao Min was now an undeniable female business leader. Just by holding the position of President of Legion Ant Company, some people had to listen to what she said.

Legion Ant Company now represented rising tech stars. Its rise was enough to write a legend.

After Zhao Min took her place, everyone quieted down.

“This impromptu press conference today is to avoid disappointing our media friends. Time is tight, so the first question goes to the lady with glasses in the front.”

Zhao Min’s poised words made all the reporters feel more favorable toward her.

Not every company president paid attention to reporters like them. Zhao Min personally taking the stage gave them great face.

“Thank you.” The female reporter took the microphone and stood up. “Today, Binhai City Public Security Bureau announced they caught two spies from the Island Nation. Online rumors say this spy operation targeted Legion Ant Company. Is this true? What is your response?”

“Thank you for the question,” Zhao Min said. “I also saw related news online. Since Legion Ant Company was founded, it has always existed amid online rumors. Before any authoritative confirmation, please remain cautious.”

“We have no definite information on whether this incident targeted our company. If the news is false, please do not spread untrue information. If it is true, we are very grateful to the Public Security Bureau for protecting us and providing a safe living environment.”

“Ms. Zhao, how far has your company’s Artificial Intelligence technology developed? Is someone coveting your technology? What are your thoughts on the future of Artificial Intelligence?” The second reporter took the microphone and asked.

“Your first question involves trade secrets, so I cannot comment,” Zhao Min said with a smile. “As for the second question, out of billions of people worldwide, definitely more than half covet our technology. After all, technology means money—who wouldn’t want it?”

Zhao Min’s answer made the reporters below chuckle softly. That reporter realized she had asked an unnecessary question.

“We leave the future of Artificial Intelligence to the future to answer, but I believe it won’t be too far away,” Zhao Min said.

The last sentence excited the reporters below. As writers, they could read many hidden meanings in her words.

Legion Ant Company had made a breakthrough in Artificial Intelligence technology!

“Ms. Zhao, does your earlier statement mean your company’s Artificial Intelligence technology has achieved another breakthrough? Was this spy incident targeting your breakthrough technology?”

“Our technology is always advancing and breaking through. As for this matter, I am not the one who can give you the answer…”

While Zhao Min answered questions, Chen Mo sat in his office chair, browsing the Chinese Character Programming Language organized by Ink Girl.

Ink Girl’s framework was written in the Chinese Character Programming Language. Regarding this language, Ink Girl understood it to the bone.

Back then, Chen Mo based his work on “Computer Language Creation and Application” and also borrowed some syntax from C language, B language, and assembly language.

Finally, by integrating Chinese expressions and grammar, he created 18 data types, 108 key phrases, 36 control statements, constants, variables, operations, characters, and arrays.

This language inherited the genes of Chinese characters—complex and hard to understand. Its learning difficulty was greater than other computer languages. Of course, this was relative to foreigners, just like Chinese people learning C language.

Basic computer syntax developed through lots of time and many people. Many ingenious programs were created by ordinary people.

Chen Mo felt this was an opportunity.

Releasing the Chinese Character Programming Language would absolutely cause a sensation.

This meant he filled the gap in Huaxia’s basic computer programming languages, giving them their own programming language. From then on, learning programming would not require English as a strict prerequisite.

English had stumped many heroes.

He could also use this chance to find some talent to join the company.

“Ink Girl, contact Xiaoyu,” Chen Mo said.

“Okay.”

Zhao Min had just answered the last question. As she prepared to announce the end, Xiaoyu suddenly ran up, leaned close to her ear, and whispered a few words.

Immediately, all the reporters perked up and watched the two expectantly.

Many media outlets knew Xiaoyu—she was there during the exposure at Binhai University. The legendary girlfriend of Legion Ant Company’s Chairman, the President’s assistant.

This setup—was there some important news?

After Xiaoyu left, Zhao Min looked at the many reporters. “The Chairman just asked me to notify everyone: at noon today, 12 o’clock, pay attention to Legion Ant Company’s Official Website. A major announcement will be released. Today’s press conference is over. Thank you, everyone.”

Zhao Min’s last message left all the reporters confused. What major news? Could it be new technology?

Many reporters checked the time. There was enough time to write this news article first, then wait for Legion Ant Company’s major announcement.

“Chairman! What are you up to now?”

As soon as Zhao Min entered Chen Mo’s office area, she looked at him helplessly. Major news—even she, the President, didn’t know about it.

“Here.”

Chen Mo handed Zhao Min the printed syntax of the Chinese Character Programming Language.

“What’s this? Connecting words? If you tell me this is the major news you mentioned, I’ll jump off a building for you.” Zhao Min looked at the phrases, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

“Free fall isn’t good. I still need you to manage the company for me. Don’t underestimate these few sheets of paper. This is the Chinese Character Programming Language—a completely new computer language. In the future, these papers could go into a museum.”

“Are you sure you’re not joking?”

Zhao Min looked at Chen Mo in surprise. If this was real, the entire Huaxia computer world would remember Chen Mo’s name. A groundbreaking creation would definitely make his name immortal.

She knew that the founder of a field was the most formidable person. Many scientists today, if placed decades earlier, would surely be the top ones.

But history only remembered the original founders, while many scientists’ names remained unknown to ordinary people. Because founders were pioneers from nothing to something—the most basic, simplest, yet hardest step.

Chen Mo said, “Of course. It’s one of my proudest creations.”

After obtaining the Science and Technology Library, his true creations were only the Chinese Character Programming Language and Ink Girl. Both were created by himself after learning the basics.

Even the Army Ant System was something he imitated and modified—it didn’t count as creation.

“If it’s real, it’s truly amazing.” Zhao Min handed the papers back to Chen Mo. “Are you sure it’s real? Don’t release false news, or you’ll become a laughingstock.”

“I wouldn’t joke about myself. Don’t judge it by its size. The mass-energy equation is just one formula—who dares look down on it?”

“My name isn’t on it, so it’s up to you.”

After Zhao Min left the office area, Chen Mo entered the laboratory. “Ink Girl, at twelve o’clock, post the Chinese Character Programming Language on the Official Website on time.”

“Understood, Brother Mo.”