Chapter 137: Xiaoyu’s Summon

“Brother Mo, Xiaoyu is calling.”

Chen Mo had just finished showering when Ink Girl’s notification sounded.

“Xiaoyu, did you miss me?” Chen Mo picked up his phone and laughed.

“Yes, I wanted to ask if you can come home on the evening of the 25th?” Xiaoyu’s gentle voice came from the other end of the phone.

“The closing ceremony is on the afternoon of the 25th. I’ll book an afternoon flight, so I should be able to make it. What’s so urgent?”

“You’ll know when you come back.”

After chatting with Xiaoyu for a long time, he finally hung up. After thinking for a moment, Chen Mo spoke: “Ink Girl, did something urgent happen to Xiaoyu?”

“No.”

If nothing happened, why was she so eager for him to return? Unable to figure it out, Chen Mo decided not to dwell on it. He had a lot on his plate these past few days and was tired. Meeting the Duke of Zhou in his dreams was the best plan.

The matter of the Army Ant Robot was still developing.

After the first day, more and more people were paying attention to the robot.

The internet was filled with various worries about robots. People were concerned about an intelligence crisis and about robots taking their jobs.

Every possible danger of robots appeared in articles and comments. Because of Army Ant’s robot, the biggest discussion wave about Artificial Intelligence was triggered.

Army Ant Company’s robot also became a popular internet-famous robot. In the exhibition area, various pieces of information about the robot kept circulating.

On the last day of the Internet Conference, when the exhibition area opened to the public, Army Ant Company’s booth was naturally the most popular. Visitors all enjoyed taking photos with the robot.

But all of this seemed unrelated to Chen Mo.

These past two days, Chen Mo acted more like an outsider. He spent most of his time visiting various scenic spots in the Capital.

Apart from attending the high-level annual meeting and the summit forum, Chen mo had Zhu Li decline all other social engagements. He did not give a speech at the summit forum either. After the lesson from the first day, attending so many social events again would just be asking for boredom.

As soon as the Internet Conference ended, Chen Mo hurried back to Binhai City. Xiaoyu asked him to return that day, and he was also curious about what matter made Xiaoyu so mysterious.

Binhai City Airport.

Xiaoyu stared intently at the exit. For the past three days, she had only heard Chen Mo’s voice but hadn’t seen him in person.

Only when she saw Chen Mo and Zhu Li walk out of the exit did a happy smile appear on Xiaoyu’s face. They say that a short absence makes the heart grow fonder. These past few days, she had somewhat experienced that feeling.

After Chen Mo walked out, Xiaoyu went to his side. She didn’t speak, but the smile on her face said everything.

“Boss, I’ll head off first.”

Zhu Li smiled as she looked at Xiaoyu, feeling envious of this lucky girl in her heart. At a time like this, she was an outsider, and tactfully leaving was the best decision.

“Where’s Xinxin?” Chen Mo looked around.

“Xinxin went shopping.” Xiaoyu held onto Chen Mo’s arm. “Let’s hurry back.”

“What is it that made you so urgently summon me back?”

“You’ll know when we get home.”

Chen Mo held Xiaoyu’s hand and swaggered towards the airport exit. Along the way, Chen Mo kept wondering what matter made Xiaoyu so secretive?

As soon as he opened the Villa door, before he could even turn on the light, Xiaoyu pulled him towards the living room.

Seeing the scene in the living room, Chen Mo froze for two seconds. When he saw the cake on the table, a smile appeared on his face. “Whose birthday is it today? I didn’t prepare a gift.”

“Sister Xiaoyu, I won.”

As soon as Chen Mo finished speaking, Zhang Xinxin, who was sitting on the sofa, immediately laughed.

“Fine, you win.” Xiaoyu looked at Chen Mo helplessly.

“Whose birthday?” Chen Mo thought about it; the date wasn’t right. Xiaoyu’s birthday wasn’t around now.

“I said it before. Brother follows the lunar calendar for his birthday, so he often forgets his own birthday.” Zhang Xinxin said triumphantly.

Chen Mo thought about it, and it seemed the date matched. He then showed a wry smile.

“Close your eyes and make a wish.” Xiaoyu urged.

“Okay.”

Chen Mo felt a warmth in his heart. The fatigue from the flight also disappeared. He hadn’t expected that Xiaoyu and Xinxin would carefully prepare such a surprise for him.

“Brother, Xiaoyu blew out the candles for you. After making your wish, you still can’t open your eyes yet.” Chen Mo was about to open his eyes when he heard Zhang Xinxin’s voice.

“Why can’t I open them?” Chen Mo didn’t understand.

“Because you didn’t remember your own birthday, Sister Xiaoyu lost the bet with me. Whoever loses has to smash cream on your face.”

Splat…

As soon as Zhang Xinxin finished speaking, a sound was heard, followed by bursts of two wild, delicate laughs.

Wiping the cream off his face, Chen Mo looked at the two with a not-so-friendly gaze. “Feeling brave, are you?” Immediately after, playful noises and laughter filled the Villa.

That night, Xiaoyu lay on Chen Mo’s chest, looking completely exhausted.

“Thank you for today.” Chen Mo stroked Xiaoyu’s smooth back.

“I haven’t given you my gift yet.” Xiaoyu struggled to get up, took a protective talisman from the bedside drawer, and said, “This is a protective talisman for health and safety that I got for you at Lingyin Temple during the New Year. Keep it in your wallet and carry it with you from now on. It might not be very valuable, but I hope you like it.”

“Of course I like it.” Chen Mo felt warm inside and held Xiaoyu tightly.

Feeling Chen Mo’s affection, a sweet smile appeared on Xiaoyu’s face. She then buried her head near Chen Mo’s ear and whispered, “Love me.”

…

The next day, after breakfast, Chen Mo took Xiaoyu to the company. That girl Zhang Xinxin, in order to prevent people from knowing she is the Big Boss’s sister, actually took the bus to the company herself, which made Chen Mo quite helpless.

As soon as he arrived at the Office, Zhao Min came looking for him.

“Boss, you really stole the show at the Internet Conference. Now you’re the youngest billionaire in the country, a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence, and the fantasy object of countless young girls. How does that feel?” Zhao Min teased upon seeing Chen Mo.

“I’m starting to suspect you set me up to go there.” Chen Mo looked at her speechlessly.

In the marketing that led to Chen Mo’s exposure, Zhao Min definitely had a hand in it, greatly increasing his exposure. Combined with this Internet Conference, he was now the symbolic figure of Army Ant Company, and his popularity had surpassed Zhao Min’s.

“I didn’t set you up.” Zhao Min laughed. “Anyway, you don’t manage the company. The company needs a mascot. It’s necessary to build you up as the symbolic figure of the company. Just like Alibaba’s Jack Ma, Microsoft’s Gates, Apple’s Jobs. Having a figure to believe in increases the employees’ cohesion.”

“You win, actually using me as a mascot like that.” Chen Mo spread his hands. So, it seemed this role was undoubtedly his.

“Our robot isn’t on the market yet. The impact of the robot incident will gradually fade after the Internet Conference, so no need to worry about causing any trouble for the company.” Zhao Min said. “Let me report to you about the company’s situation.”

“Skip it.” Chen Mo said. “I’m aware of the company’s situation.”

“That saves me the trouble.” Zhao Min said. “The custom parts and components you ordered have all arrived. Wait a moment, I’ll have someone bring them up.”

“Okay, have them come up right now.” Chen Mo said.

Those were the materials he needed to make the Seismograph and upgrade the 3D printer. They weren’t all available initially, but now he could finally assemble them without worry.

“By the way, after that robot is sent back, I plan to place it in the company lobby as a receptionist to enhance the company’s image.”

“Okay.” Chen Mo nodded.

After Zhao Min left, Chen Mo entered the Laboratory and prepared to start assembling the Seismograph.