Army Ant

Chen Mo sat in front of his computer. Dense lines of code stretched across the screen with every movement of his hands.

Time passed, and his fingers flew faster and faster across the keyboard.

Click...

He clicked the mouse to run the program. Chen Mo's hands stopped, a smile spread across his face, and then he burst into laughter.

He had finally finished it.

Over the past half month, he had bought medicinal herbs and undergone his second Potential Development. His strength had grown, but he had yet to find a chance to put it to use.

Other than working out and reading, he had spent all his remaining time focused on writing code for the mobile operating system.

After relentless effort, the mobile operating system's source code was finally complete.

This mobile operating system was not entirely based on the source code from the Sci-Tech Library. He had merely followed that system's architectural design, altered parts of the source code, and removed some of its unique functions.

After all, the system had not originated from their world. It lacked many necessary features while also containing many unnecessary ones.

For that reason, Chen Mo had also sought Old Shu's advice.

With Old Shu's guidance, along with the mobile operating system development techniques and programming knowledge he had learned, Chen Mo had successfully transformed the operating system into one of his own.

After savoring his excitement, Chen Mo saved the source code, lay on his bed, and entered the Sci-Tech Library.

The familiar bookshelves greeted him. He came here at least once every day. Before going to sleep, he would come chat with Old Shu, listen to stories about other worlds or former owners, and broaden his horizons.

After opening the dark red book, Old Shu appeared behind him, still wearing that kindly expression, like a grandfather next door.

"Old Shu, the smartphone operating system is finished," Chen Mo said.

"Not bad, not bad." Old Shu nodded repeatedly. "It was faster than I expected. Will you share this modified mobile operating system with the library?"

"Of course I'll share it." Chen Mo nodded.

"But you will not obtain any technology from this sharing. This mobile operating system was improved upon existing technology, so in essence, it does not belong to you," Old Shu said.

"Share it," Chen Mo said. "The Sci-Tech Library has given me so much. If I gave nothing in return, I would have nothing to say for myself. Besides, I'm not losing anything."

"Mm, very good."

Old Shu smiled and nodded. With a point of his finger, a massive light screen descended. Countless lines of code arranged themselves and floated across it before finally shrinking into a book and flying deep into the library.

"Although the mobile operating system does not fundamentally belong to you, you did modify it, and some of its functions have changed. It can be considered half your work. In return for sharing it, the Sci-Tech Library can help you optimize the mobile operating system. Do you need that?"

"Of course I do."

Chen Mo's face lit up with delight. Only an idiot would refuse such a good thing.

Old Shu nodded and lightly tapped the air with a finger. The light screen appeared again.

On the light screen, the source code of the mobile operating system constantly shifted in structure and position, with sections removed and others added.

The changes left Chen Mo awestruck. He could see vulnerabilities being continuously repaired and refined until they finally became flawless.

The shifting light screen abruptly stopped. A completely new set of source code appeared, transformed into a book, and fell into Old Shu's hand.

"This is the optimized source code for the mobile operating system." Old Shu placed the book before Chen Mo.

"Are you asking me to ram my head into it?" Chen Mo looked at the book and smiled. "If I hit it, can I snatch it for myself?"

Old Shu laughed heartily. "You brat, you're always so slick with your words." He walked over to Chen Mo and directly slapped the book in his hand into Chen Mo's head.

Countless lines of code flashed through his mind, and Chen Mo was ecstatic.

If the previous mobile operating system had only been a child, then the current Army Ant System was a mature young adult in every aspect.

With his understanding of computer languages, he could not find a single flaw in the source code of this system.

This was absolutely an unexpected delight.

Once this mobile operating system was released, it would definitely become a formidable rival to the Android System and Apple System.

After leaving the library, Chen Mo began modifying the original mobile operating system source code according to the optimized version.

He had transformed the mobile operating system himself, so he was intimately familiar with the source code's fundamental architecture. The Sci-Tech Library's optimization had also been carried out on that architecture, so the modifications went quickly.

Chen Mo could not help but marvel at the Sci-Tech Library's power. Even tiny vulnerabilities had been completely perfected. If he had not been making the changes himself, he probably would not have noticed them.

This was a flawless work.

After completing all the source code modifications, Chen Mo took out a newly released Huawei Micro M10 phone and began flashing the system.

He had long since given the mobile operating system a name: the Army Ant System.

When registering the company, he had put the name Army Ant first. Barring any accidents, his company would be called Army Ant.

Ten minutes later, when the progress bar reached completion, Chen Mo picked up the Huawei Micro M10 beside the computer, his face carrying both delight and anticipation.

Bzzz...

After a faint vibration, an animation of a Cartoon Army Ant appeared on the screen.

Boot time: ten seconds!

Chen Mo remembered that, according to the original estimates during development, the boot time should have been at least one minute. He had not expected the Sci-Tech Library's optimization to reduce it so drastically.

The Army Ant System operated differently from both the Android System and Apple System. However, after a little hands-on experience and adjustment, users would quickly get the hang of it.

He did not even need to test its security. When he had examined the source code earlier, the thought of writing a mobile virus had crossed his mind, yet he had not even known where to begin against the Army Ant System's source code.

It could be said that cracking this mobile operating system was highly unlikely and would require an enormous amount of effort.

As for smoothness, the Army Ant System was unquestionably the best mobile operating system currently available. Combined with the intelligent chip, Chen Mo believed that the M10 in his hand was absolutely the best smartphone on the market.

After putting away the phone, Chen Mo packed his things. Only after saving the mobile operating system's source code files did he leave.

That morning, the company registration agency had informed him that the company registration was successful and the business license had been issued, asking him to come collect the company documents.

"Mr. Chen Mo, please come with me."

The moment Chen Mo entered the agency, the female sales representative came up to greet him. She stared at him with a smile plastered across her face, her gaze highly aggressive.

The procedures were completed quickly. After receiving the company's business license and other documents and confirming there were no problems, Chen Mo finally smiled.

"Mr. Chen Mo, congratulations. I'm free today. Shall we have a meal together?" The sales representative leaned closer to Chen Mo, her open neckline exposing the deep cleavage before him in full view.

"I'll pass. I have plans with someone," Chen Mo said, his eyelid twitching. "I have something urgent to handle right now."

Before the sales representative could react, Chen Mo got up and left. Only after walking out of the agency did he let out a breath.

Army Ant Technology Co.

Chen Mo smiled as he looked at his company's registered name.

Army Ant was a name filled with aggression. It also represented what he intended to do next: invade every commercial field.

He would make the name Army Ant change this era.

With the company registration complete, the next issue was the company's development.

He did not know how to manage a company, nor could he spend time handling the company's affairs. The best solution was to find a senior manager to run the company for him.

"Hey, handsome, wait a moment."

Before he had taken more than a few steps, a magnetic female voice rang out behind Chen Mo.

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