Why did I go?

The software that Dean brought to Judge Witt to demonstrate is actually only a shell now.

He spent three days writing a simple database search algorithm, which only searches in specified locations, such as the installed hard disk.

This is from the home of the electronic enthusiast in the south of the city. It was a 10MB Seagate hard disk, which only cost Dean $10. If you buy a brand new one, the price is $1,100.

Although the capacity of 10MB is still limited, it is enough to store the case information in text format.

Dean only needs to enter some of the most typical cases for demonstration, most of which are from the database of Frank's Eagle Moving Company.

There is also an algorithm problem. The reason why he can solve it in three days is that this algorithm is born from the on-site search algorithm of the Price List.

It's not that smart, even a little rigid, but it's enough.

So, a case inquiry system specially used for demonstration was born.

It does not have a network function, and the database is even less. But for politicians who have never seen network technology, this is beyond their imagination.

The result that shocked them was the business card that Dean was holding in his hand now. It can be just a business card or some kind of stepping stone.

However, Dean still needs to optimize the software before knocking on the door. In order to convince Judge Witt, he hopes that the software will be more comprehensive.

"Roger, don't forget to ask Mr. Vance how much the school plans to budget for the development of this software after Judge Witt leaves."

"What?" The smile on Roger's face suddenly solidified, "And the budget?"

"Of course," Dean looked at him strangely. "Any project development requires a budget."

"But didn't you say before that you could do all this by yourself." Roger's head hasn't turned the corner yet.

"Roger" Dean patted him on the shoulder earnestly. "Although we are willing to dedicate ourselves to the citizens' right to know information, since the school has expressed its support, why don't we strive for better terms?" After all, with a budget, we can improve our work efficiency and then greatly speed up the development of software.

"Then why did I go?" Roger found a blind spot.

"ComeOn, Roger!" Dean spread out his hands. "This software was jointly developed by students from Youngstown State University and Cleveland State University. Have you noticed? The name of Youngstown State University is on the developer list!"

"Okay," Roger thought Dean made some sense. "But will Mr. Vance really allocate a budget for us?"

"Try it. Anyway, we won't lose anything. If the software is finally promoted by the Youngstown Court, maybe you can apply for a scholarship for it.

"Scholarship" Roger was in a reverie. He didn't expect that a poor student like him would deal with the scholarship one day. This is so fucking abstract!

"Dean, will you apply for a budget from the University of Cleveland?"

"If you can make it," Dean shrugged his shoulders. "You know, Roger, our school doesn't start until about the 20th. If it goes well, maybe this software will be promoted before then.

"Dean, I'm a little jealous of you now. Cleveland State University started on the 20th, and Youngstown State University started on the 3rd. Do you know why our school's ranking is not as good as yours? This is the gap!"

Roger felt that the reason why his school ranked poorly was that the school started too early, although he didn't know what the connection between the two was.

...

"Dean, your phone bill has risen again this month." Aunt Rachel took out a pile of bills from the mailbox and looked at them and handed one of them to Dean.

"What?" Dean put down the book "Function Programming" in his hand, and a spirit sat up from the sofa.

"Aha, $720, which is faster than the stock." Aunt Rachel shrugged her shoulders.

Dean took the bill and saw that his head was big. The American Internet is robbing my wallet!"

With the gradual spread of Price List in Youngstown, it has more and more users. When the number of people exceeds 240 -- the upper limit of the public channel is reached, Dean needs to pay an additional fee to the American Network.

Nowadays, more than 500 users have fixed accounts on Price List.com, and they will send them an email every week, which will cost Dean dozens of dollars.

In addition, although these users will not be online at the same time, the three computers in Dean's garage are already overwhelmed, so he has occupied most of Jerry's computers.

"No, I need to talk to someone from the United States to see if I can rent their server." Dean decided to send an email to the American Network to ask them if they would provide such a service.

When there were more and more users of the website, his magic home computer lost its function. As for the option of buying a server by himself, Dean never considered it.

Pricelist has not brought him a penny. How can he invest tens of thousands of dollars in the cost of buying a server? Besides, he doesn't have that much money.

"Dean, has anything happened on Charlotte Street recently?" Just as he was about to leave, Aunt Rachel asked more questions.

"Why do you say that? Aunt Rachel.

"That Miss Karen seems to have called you a lot recently." Aunt Rachel stared straight at Dean.

"Well, she always said that there were problems with the electrical appliances in the house, and then I went to have a look." Dean opened his hand and explained seriously.

"Okay, Dean," Aunt Rachel nodded and understood. But I also have to remind you that you have a good future, and you are going to be an elite..."

"OK~ Auntie, I know what you mean." Dean motioned her not to get excited. "Miss Karen, you will move out in a while."

"Move away? Why?" Sure enough, Rachel's attention was attracted to the past.

"It seems to be going to Wisconsin, which is said to be because the child's father is there." Dean shrugged his shoulders.

"Oh, thank God!" Rachel drew a cross on her chest, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

Don't think she can't see anything tricky. Dean has obviously been running Charlotte too diligently recently.

This is not normal. Dean's favorite thing used to do was to crackle on the keyboard in the garage.

But in the past week, he has taken time to go out every day. Whenever Rachel asks him, Dean always answers excuses such as "breathe fresh air", "exercise your body" and "relax your fingers".

It was not until Rachel smelled the residual smell of perfume on his body that she probably guessed what had happened. In her opinion, Dean's self-control is too poor.

And once the gun goes off, it's not a joke. Rachel can't imagine Dean's awkwardness of paying alimony every month.

Even Rachel suspected that Miss Karen did it on purpose. These poor girls will definitely not have an abortion. That's their long-term meal ticket.

Seeing that her aunt was relieved, Dean raised her eyebrows indifferently. He wore two layers and didn't leave anything. How could he be shot?

However, although Karen is moving away, it's good that she can still prostitute for a while.