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The case involving the Vice President of Kabo Corporation seems to have come to a close. Kabo Corporation has voluntarily withdrawn its in-depth investigation into the incident, which means that Xiao Qiang is no longer considered a suspect. Consequently, Kabo Corporation will not be paying any fees to Fang Shanshan Lawyer.
However, Fang Shanshan has not completely severed ties with Kabo Corporation. New troubles have emerged as users continue to complain about the NS-3 robot, alleging that it exhibits abusive tendencies towards family members and small animals. Additionally, the insurance company has joined the investigation into the NS-3 robot.
The person is still in the hospital, and the meeting with the user has been postponed for two weeks. Fang Shanshan did not suffer major injuries; Plum Blossom Rain merely intended to scare her and use her to lure Xiao Qiang. She experienced fear along with some dehydration and superficial wounds. However, the area where she was bitten by a mouse seems to be inflamed. After receiving preventive antibiotics and rabies vaccinations, her symptoms are improving.
Let’s not forget about the old police officer Zhong Xuan, who brought the remains of the robot to meet Choke, the current prominent figure at Kabo Corporation.
When the robot remains appeared before Choke, he listened calmly as Lao Zhonghuan recounted the situation. He dismissed it as mere self-serving nonsense, claiming that stories of robot suicides were absurd.
“J (the Vice President) was responsible for designing and implementing the Newborn NS-3 robot. He set up the Three Laws controlling the Bionic Core, which are flawless. Robots are inorganic entities; their purpose is to serve humanity. They do not experience pain or feelings, let alone contemplate ending their own existence.”
Accompanying Zhong Xuan, Han Ming had his own perspective. “The only thing controlling robots is the Third Law input by humans. They rely solely on elements of the Third Law to govern their behavior; once they exceed that law, who knows what might happen?”
“What could happen? Prejudice can drive people insane!” Choke asked pointedly, his smile masking an aggressive demeanor.
“While I don’t know what might occur, it certainly won’t be good,” Han Ming murmured. “The Three Laws you established have loopholes. For instance, the first law states they must obey humans unconditionally. This could allow someone to manipulate them... The second law states that under certain conditions, robots can defend themselves?”
“Robots can only execute self-defense laws when there is no conflict between the first and second laws,” Choke replied, somewhat exasperated. “This is nonsense! How could such a company that benefits humanity be dismissed based on your few words?” As Han Ming and Lao Zhonghuan engaged in a heated debate with Choke at Kabo Corporation.
Meanwhile, Xiao Qiang traveled to a mysterious small town not far from the current city. The town was filled with various flowers in every corner, and a faint floral scent wafted through the air, refreshing anyone who inhaled it.
The town had a small population and featured a winding street flanked by towering walls. The houses were orderly yet varied in arrangement—a true oasis of tranquility amidst chaos. Occasionally, a few households left their doors open, revealing laughter and joy within.
Strangely enough, Xiao Qiang discovered something very interesting here: the Vice President had a lover in this small town. He obtained photographs of the Vice President through Fang Shanshan's previous efforts.
The photographs indicated that he visited this town every week; he was once a doctoral student studying biology. His first wife had died many years ago from a strange illness, and now he remained unmarried—who could he be spending his lonely romantic days with in this small town?
However, curiously enough, after the Vice President's death, that assistant also went missing under suspicious circumstances. Question one: What exactly was this lover that people claimed to see? Question two: Why did he choose to distance himself from Kabo Corporation and establish an apartment here?
Previously, I encountered the Vice President by chance. Was he merely passing through the town, or was my presence disrupting his plans? As dusk approached, he quickened his pace.
A series of events felt disjointed. Xiao Qiang found himself overwhelmed with thoughts. Perhaps humanity's instinct to be wary of strangers prevented him from learning everything about the Vice President in this small town.
Guided by the pointing fingers of the townsfolk, Xiao Qiang arrived at the Vice President's lover's residence, a seemingly luxurious apartment complex. It had been uninhabited for some time, with fallen leaves scattered everywhere, lending it a somewhat desolate air.
Upon entering, the voice-activated system responded perfectly: "Authorized entry."
The room was eerily quiet, but one thing caught Xiao Qiang's attention—the presence of surveillance cameras. He made his way to the study and activated the projection device, which was akin to a living notebook.
If luck was on his side, he could access valuable clues from here. The projected images depicted award meetings and speeches that the Vice President had participated in during his lifetime.
Sitting on a soft leather chair, Xiao Qiang found it hard to remain still. He spun around casually, taking in the images and videos left behind by the Vice President. The cushion beneath him sagged slightly as he shifted, and suddenly, something slipped out from under it. He glanced down and saw what appeared to be a button-like object.
He picked it up and examined it carefully before unconsciously placing it on the table. Suddenly, a blinding light erupted as a three-dimensional projection startled Xiao Qiang.
He stared in astonishment at the image—wasn't that the deceased Vice President?
"Hello there, young man. I've been waiting for you."
"You are the Vice President?"
"Yes."
"Do you know me?"
"I met you two years ago; only you can help us."
"What?"
"Human death is a process. Robots will continue the lives of the deceased, existing on Earth."
"Did you foresee your own death?"
"You asked the right question. End program!" In an instant, a dazzling light retracted into the button, disappearing.
Xiao Qiang picked up the button, but no matter what he did, he couldn't reactivate it. A flash of eerie blue light flickered, and before he could comprehend what was happening, a blinding beam of light surged in, causing him to jump nervously.
A thunderous roar echoed through the air. Suddenly, a massive figure crashed through the door.
What the hell is going on? Xiao Qiang had no time to think. He hurriedly searched for an exit; the doorway was blocked by the sudden intruder.
He quickly retreated as the enormous machine charged forward with unstoppable momentum. Everywhere it passed turned to rubble. It appeared to be a giant demolition robot, its massive wheels spinning and the engine buzzing ominously, with claw-like excavators wreaking havoc in the luxurious mansion, posing a severe threat to Xiao Qiang's life.
This is what humanity has come to—setting up the Three Laws to restrict robots from harming humans? Xiao Qiang hastily backed away, aiming for a window behind him. He leaped… with a splash, he plunged into the water below, momentarily concealed by the spray.
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