Chapter 226: Random Task (2)

Chapter 226: Chapter 226: Random Task (2)

Half a month slipped by before they knew it.

During this time, Ye Ling practically lived in the library like any other Modu University student. Ning Ruoxi was the same, barely going to her dance club anymore as she focused on studying for the upcoming final exams.

"Whoa, stinky, what are you reading?"

Suddenly, Ning Ruoxi glanced at Ye Ling beside her, her eyes widening in surprise.

She knew, of course, that Ye Ling was in the computer science department, but he was actually holding a book on finance?

"Well, I’ve pretty much finished studying for my classes, so I figured I’d look into other subjects."

Ye Ling said with a light chuckle.

"You’re too much."

Ning Ruoxi pouted and couldn’t help but shoot him a glare.

As one of Xia Country’s top institutions, Modu University’s final exams were, to be honest, quite difficult. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have had to study so seriously.

But here was Ye Ling—in a department with a heavier academic workload than hers, yet he was even more relaxed than she was right before exams?

In reality, Ning Ruoxi was very intelligent—otherwise, she never would have gotten into Modu University. But it was obvious... Ye Ling’s intelligence was on another level.

Ye Ling’s talent in the computer science field had reached a point where even Zhou Xing had to consult him. What did that even mean?

It basically meant Ye Ling was already standing at the pinnacle of the IT world!

Ning Ruoxi felt a little disgruntled. ’Is this the legendary gap between a study god and a top student?’

"I want a brown sugar macchiato, thirty-percent sweet. I’m on a diet."

Ning Ruoxi declared immediately.

"Alright, I’ll go get it for you."

Ye Ling chuckled. His back was a little sore from sitting anyway, so it was a good chance to stretch his legs.

At the milk tea shop, Ye Ling suddenly ran into a familiar figure he hadn’t seen in a long time.

"Master!"

Seeing Ye Ling, Luo Yue let out a cry of surprise and walked up to him. "You’re getting milk tea too?"

"Yeah, Ruoruo wants some."

Ye Ling nodded, looking the young woman up and down. "What have you been up to lately? I feel like I haven’t seen you around."

"Hehe, not up to anything. It’s just been too cold, so I’ve been cooped up in my dorm."

Called out by Ye Ling, Luo Yue stuck out her tongue, looking a little embarrassed as she spoke.

"Final exams are just around the corner."

Ye Ling reminded her.

"Tch, it’s just final exams. I could get a perfect score in minutes, okay!"

Luo Yue declared with immense confidence. Then, her eyes darted around, and she leaned closer to Ye Ling. "Actually, I really have been working on something big lately!"

"Something big?"

Ye Ling’s interest was piqued, and he asked curiously.

"Let’s get our tea first. I’ll tell you on the way."

Luo Yue said mysteriously.

"Fine."

Ye Ling shrugged, not thinking much of it.

’What kind of ’big deal’ could this little brat be up to? I’ll just listen for the entertainment.’

After buying the milk tea, Ye Ling and Luo Yue started walking toward the library.

"You’re going to the library too?"

Ye Ling raised an eyebrow.

"Mhm, I haven’t seen Ruoruo in forever. Of course I’m going to see if you’ve been bullying her!"

Luo Yue said, shaking her little fist.

"Alright, alright, just tell me. What’s this ’big deal’?"

Ye Ling rolled his eyes at her, exasperated.

"Hehe, Teacher Zhou probably came to you about it before, right?"

Luo Yue said with a sly grin.

"You mean about the Xia Wei Group coming to the university to recruit talent? I turned them down."

Ye Ling recalled, then answered.

"Do you know why the Xia Wei Group needs to recruit talent?"

Luo Yue asked.

"They must have run into some trouble recently..."

Ye Ling frowned.

He didn’t know the specifics, but there were some rumors about it online.

Because of the Xia Wei Group’s recent achievements in the 5G sector, the United States has been constantly targeting the company, using every dirty trick in the book.

"That’s right. The pressure from American corporations on the Xia Wei Group has become more and more blatant and undisguised. So, the Xia Wei Group has started preparing for a rainy day by beginning research on a terminal operating system."

Luo Yue nodded and said.

"A terminal operating system?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ling commented, "That must be pretty difficult."

Even with his God-tier computer skills, creating an entire operating system by himself would be a fool’s errand.

It involves way too much; it’s not nearly as simple as designing a single piece of software!

"It’s extremely difficult."

Luo Yue sighed. "But I want to do my part to help."

"That’s a good thought."

Ye Ling looked at Luo Yue with considerable approval.

To be honest, this young woman’s talent in the computer field was quite impressive, and for her to have this kind of dedication... Ye Ling found it truly rare and admirable.

Xia Country doesn’t lack talent, but it sorely lacks talented people with a sense of national duty!

"But building an operating system is just too hard. I can’t even put together a basic framework."

Luo Yue suddenly shook her head in frustration.

"The real reason I’m going to the library is that I’ve run into some problems. I want to look up some materials and see if I can find a solution or get some inspiration."

’DING!’

’Congratulations Host, you have triggered a random task: Help the Xia Wei Group build an operating system.’

’Reward: To be determined based on the Host’s performance!’

At that moment, a notification sound suddenly rang in Ye Ling’s mind.

"A task?"

Ye Ling was momentarily stunned.

"What?"

Lost in thought, Luo Yue turned to look at Ye Ling, a hint of confusion on her face. "What task?"

"It’s nothing."

Ye Ling waved his hand dismissively, then asked the system in his mind, ’System, what’s the deal with this task?’

’DING! In response to the Host’s question: After entering Version 2.0, the system has a chance to trigger random tasks. Completing tasks will grant rewards.’

’Everything produced by the System is of the highest quality!’

Hearing the system’s explanation, Ye Ling came back to his senses.

What he had just triggered must be one of these so-called random tasks.

’Help the Xia Wei Group build an operating system, huh?’

Ye Ling’s eyes narrowed. To be honest, he’d had a similar idea before. After all, the business conglomerates from the United States were getting way too arrogant!

As a citizen of Xia Country, he really couldn’t stand by and watch.

And now that the system had given him a task, he had even more reason to do it.

’Looks like I’ll have to pay Zhou Xing a visit later.’

Ye Ling muttered to himself.

If he was going to help the Xia Wei Group build an operating system, he would definitely need a connection to get in touch with them.

And since Zhou Xing had mentioned the Xia Wei Group’s recruitment drive to him before, he must have some understanding of the technical difficulties the company was currently facing, right?