10 Chapter 10: Don't Mess with Single Women

Even if one knows there have been vulnerabilities in the iOS, attempting to validate their existence in the current version is no easy task.

Verifying some vulnerabilities requires compiling and running code on a computer.

It also involves the use of some specialized software.

Even if everything is fully prepared, the amount of time and energy required is enormous.

Having the "Law of Cause and Effect" tool makes things much easier.

Zhao Yi opened the system to check his energy status--[Energy: 87/102.]

"Expend 15 points!"

Acceptable!

Now that he understood the "Law of Cause and Effect", whether it could be used, and the amount of energy consumed, depended on the 'distribution range', 'clues' and 'logical deduction' of the question itself.

The broader the question's scope, the less energy consumed to get the answer.

For example, ask what is the most extensive river in the world coverage?

Since many people know this, using the "Law of Cause and Effect" to get the correct answer hardly uses any energy.

'Clues' refer to things you can see in reality or things with clear inherent conditions.

For example, guessing a person's age.

If you only know the name, you wouldn't know, but if you could see the person, and even better, if the person had an ID on them, they would be clear 'clues.' The "Law of Cause and Effect" could then find these clues and the correct answer among the options.

Last is 'logical deduction'.

A complex mathematical or physical problem can be hard to solve correctly, with few people being able to do it. The fundamental formula is the logic behind it.

If you know the underlying formula, you can use the "Law of Cause and Effect" to choose the correct answer based on the formula, without needing to use much energy.

On the other hand, if you don't even know the basic formula, seeking traces for complex problems with only a small 'distribution range' would be very difficult.

When a question doesn't have 'distribution range', 'clues', or 'logical deduction', the "Law of Cause and Effect" can't be used to find the answer.

The iOS's undiscovered vulnerabilities obviously don't have any 'distribution range', but the 'clues' are very clear.

Firstly, the Mac is right in front of his eyes.

Secondly, Zhao Yi knows where the potential vulnerability could be.

Because it's not easy to verify in practice, it still consumes quite a bit of energy.

Zhao Yi is very satisfied.

To be able to draw a conclusion is pretty good.

He asked the same question when he was at home before, and the prompt he got was, "[Will consume 41 energy points, continue to verify?]"

41 points!

That instantly gave him a headache!

At that time, he chose no.

Now, with an Apple computer right in front of him, the amount of energy consumed is significantly reduced.

Recharge a Study Coin into energy.

Continue.

[Does the current version of the Mac have any vulnerabilities...]

[A, yes.]

[B, no.]

[Answer: B.]

[Energy: 85/102.]

"Despite that no vulnerabilities exist, it still consumed 12 energy points. It appears that the amount of energy consumed is not related to the answer..." Zhao Yi thought.

Continue.

[The current version of the Apple computer...]

Zhao Yi tested for more than a dozen Mac vulnerabilities in a row, six of which existed in the current version, and the rest did not.

The question-asking and answering process was quick, taking less than ten minutes but consuming five Study Coins and leaving him with only 64 energy points.

His headache started.

Zhao Yi rubbed his forehead and only then noticed a shadow behind him.

He turned his head.

A fragrance struck him!

A stylishly dressed woman stood there.

She wore denim shorts, long straight legs, a patterned shirt on her upper body, and floral deck shoes.

Such an outfit wouldn't be impressive ten years from now, but at the moment, it was quite avant-garde. What left the deepest impression, though, was her shiny, black, long hair.

Her bangs covered her forehead.

She gave her hair a vigorous shake, and it splashed in the air.

Zhao Yi couldn't help but think of a line: so confident with her Pantene hair!

He burst out laughing.

"What are you laughing at?" Zhou Qing asked, adjusting a few strands of hair by her temple.

Thinking she might have something on her face, she quickly touched her cheek, only to find it smooth as ever.

Zhao Yi turned away and casually asked, "You're a colleague of my dad, right?"

"Uh... yes, your dad is Zhao Zhenxi?"

Zhao Yi nodded.

He had no intention of continuing the conversation and just returned to his computer, wondering whether he should use a few more Study Coins to replenish his energy.

Headache, it's unbearable!

Zhou Qing, on the contrary, became interested, she found this young boy quite intriguing, completely ignoring her to continue his computer work?

She walked over, bent down at the table's front, got close to Zhao Yi, straightened her hair, and with flirty squinted eyes asked, "Are you playing on the computer?"

"Yeah."

Zhou Qing looked at the computer on the table, continued asking, "This computer can't be turned on, right?"

"Mm."

Zhao Yi turned and leaned against Zhou Qing's arm, inhaled deeply, and said somewhat disgustingly, "Can you step aside a bit? The scent on you is too strong."

Zhou Qing quickly sprang away, her eyes wide.

They looked at each other.

Zhou Qing restored her composure and said with a smile, "Do I really smell bad?"

"You smell nice," Zhao Yi raised an eyebrow, curving his lips into a smile, "But I am a normal man. Aren't you afraid of any accidents when a beautiful woman like you comes so close?"

Zhou Qing burst into laughter and covered her mouth with her hand, "Hey, kiddo, guess how old your sister is?"

Zhao Yi lowered his head, showing a lack of interest.

"Take a guess?" said Zhou Qing, her curiosity growing stronger. She pushed him lightly.

"Can't you keep quiet?" Zhao Yi said, lifting his head in frustration.

"Take a guess."

"Be quiet."

"Guess!"

Unable to resist any longer, Zhao Yi gazed at her directly. A smile spread on his face as he quickly posed his question in his mind, immediately arriving at the conclusion, "27 years old?"

Zhou Qing was stunned.

"And... single?"

Zhao Yi sighed and continued, "Madam, being single at 27 isn't easy. People say that a woman of 25 is considered leftover, and you are already 27, almost evolving into a Saint Seiya. But it's okay. Keep up the good work. In a few years, when you complete your journey to the west, you will ascend to Buddhahood."

After he finished speaking, Zhao Yi simply put his head down on the table.

Pressing his head hard!

Zhou Qing stood there blankly, her qi and blood rushing to her brain. She murmured angrily, "Saint Seiya, Saint Seiya, Saint Seiya..."

Her expression was rather frantic.

It was finally quiet.

[Flirting, Target: Zhou Qing, Study Coin+3.]

Zhao Yi received a system prompt and immediately extravagantly used one Study Coin.

[Energy+10.]

It felt much better!

Zhao Yi glanced at his energy value, realizing that he only consumed a little energy, it was so insignificant that it could be dismissed.

In other words, he could know information about people around him without spending much energy, which was even easier than solving high-level math problems?

Pretty good!

One bit of energy for two Study Coins was a great deal!

But there were consequences...

Feeling Zhou Qing's sharp gaze from across, Zhao Yi simply moved a bit and covered his face with the computer screen. Then he started his next task: writing a bug report!

That was planned.

Apple Company had a bug report reward program, which at present, the highest award could reach forty thousand dollars.

Zhao Yi wasn't sure if Apple would reward him. He decided to submit a mid-level bug to test it out.

If he were to receive a reward from Apple, he would continue to submit more bugs, step by step, gradually earning a reasonable amount of money.

Otherwise, he would consider selling the bug information; there must be someone willing to pay for it.

He made two plans!

The hardest part was writing in English; his English level wasn't that good, but luckily he was only submitting bugs, and most of the words were computer language.

Zhao Yi wrote a letter in Chinese and another letter in English.

Save.

Sign out.

After more than an hour of hard work, Zhao Yi stretched himself and noticed Zhou Qing standing behind him, staring at the screen.

Zhou Qing was amazed. "Are you this good at English? What did you write? I don't understand some of it."

"Homework."

Zhao Yi casually answered, started to pack up his things, and put the Mac back into the box.

"I thought you couldn't turn that computer on?" asked Zhou Qing.

"I turned it on. I couldn't change the password, but I found the username. Tell your boss to retrieve the password on Apple's official website."

Having said that, Zhao Yi turned to leave, but not before blinking at Zhou Qing, and adding, "Oh, remember my words, red is old-fashioned and doesn't suit you."

Zhou Qing slammed her hand on the table, gritting her teeth in anger.

Zhao Yi quickly made his escape.

Zhao Yi escaped, but Zhao Zhenxi couldn't.

Sitting in the office, Zhou Qing, after a great deal of thought, felt that this was related to Zhao Zhenxi. Her age and relationship status, which she cared about the most, were definitely leaked by Zhao Zhenxi.

"Such a gossipy man!"

Zhou Qing was getting more and more upset!

Zhao Zhenxi walked into the office.

Zhou Qing's unrelenting gaze was full of seriousness. "Zhao Zhenxi!"

"Boss?"

Zhao Zhenxi seemed clueless.

"How come the machines in the West Workshop haven't been fixed yet? What have you been doing all day!"

"Are you taking your salary for nothing?"

"If you don't fix it today, no leaving! Overtime! Until tomorrow morning!"

Zhao Zhenxi nodded blankly, full of confusion.

Miss Zhou...

What's going on here?