Going Home!

Chen Mo rode his bicycle, speeding towards the school dormitory area. Around him, many students were carrying luggage, hurrying along.

Yesterday, after the exams finished, Binhai University officially started its holiday. Xiao Yu had also booked a train ticket for tonight. When they went out last night, he had already promised Xiao Yu that he would see her off today. As a result, he almost missed the time. Fortunately, he checked the time at the last moment.

The bicycle sped along, rushing into the dormitory area. From a distance, he saw Xiao Yu waiting in the cold wind.

"Xiao Yu, I'm sorry, I got too busy and almost forgot the time." Stopping in front of Xiao Yu, Chen Mo grabbed Xiao Yu's already frozen hands and held them in his.

"I'm thinking about how to punish you."

Xiao Yu let Chen Mo hold her hands. She was a little angry at first, but seeing Chen Mo's distressed look, her anger instantly vanished, and a sweet smile appeared on her face.

"Any punishment is fine."

Chen Mo took the suitcase from Xiao Yu's hand and pulled her, preparing to leave the campus.

"Ride me there."

Xiao Yu pointed to Li Ruoxi's scooter nearby, took out the key, and handed it to Chen Mo.

"It's cold, taking a taxi means you won't be exposed to the wind."

"I'm not cold. I want to punish you by having you ride me there, and you can brave the cold wind on the way back yourself," Xiao Yu said with a smile.

"Okay, I accept the punishment."

Chen Mo took the key from Xiao Yu's hand, placed Xiao Yu's small suitcase in the front, and as soon as he sat down, Xiao Yu got on and hugged him tightly from behind.

"Hurry up, if we miss the time, you're dead."

Xiao Yu buried her head against his back, her voice carrying a hint of threat. However, Chen Mo couldn't see that her eyes were curved into crescent moons at that moment.

"Hold on tight."

Chen Mo reminded her, started the scooter, and left the campus.

Winter had already arrived. The cold wind swept through the streets. It was already close to evening, and pedestrians strolling on the road were all wrapped in thick down jackets.

Xiao Yu nestled against Chen Mo's back, her entire body pressed against his.

"After I get home, you should go back early too."

"Okay." Chen Mo nodded. "After you get back, if you miss me, call me."

"I won't miss you, you narcissist." Xiao Yu tightened her grip on Chen Mo's arm. "After the New Year, I'll send you a surprise."

"You said it, I remember. Can you tell me in advance what the surprise is?" Chen Mo asked.

"Think about it yourself."

"This time when you go home, don't let your family drag you to blind dates."

"Are you trying to die or not live?" Xiao Yu was amused by Chen Mo and slapped him hard on the back. "It's best to go on blind dates and find someone taller, richer, and handsomer than you."

"Taller than me, I admit there are many. Handsomer than me, I'm afraid it's not easy to find."

"Shameless." Xiao Yu giggled, leaning on Chen Mo's back. "Then I'll find someone richer than you."

"Richer than me, I'm afraid that's even harder to find."

"Then may I ask if you are a millionaire or a multimillionaire?"

"Having you is enough. You are priceless, not for sale at any price," Chen Mo chuckled.

Hearing this, Xiao Yu's face instantly turned red. A sweet smile hung on her face, which was pressed against Chen Mo's back. "I find you've become glib. Your words are so mushy. Do you say these things to other girls too?"

"How could I? I only say them to you."

"Shameless."

The cold wind blew on the road. Chen Mo slowed down. By the time they reached the station, his face was already frozen stiff. However, Xiao Yu behind him was fine, her cheeks were even a little rosy.

After picking up the tickets, the two went to the waiting room.

"There are still ten minutes before boarding. You're lucky this time, you made it in time." Xiao Yu checked the time, took out a black and white scarf from her bag, and put it directly on Chen Mo. "A gift for you. Be careful on your way back, don't get cold. I'm leaving now."

"Call me when you get home."

After Xiao Yu checked her ticket and boarded the train, Chen Mo rushed back to school to return the scooter to Li Ruoxi. By the time he returned to his rented place, it was already evening. After a quick shower, he opened his computer and continued the research he had been doing that afternoon.

Many people were worried that the maturity of artificial intelligence would bring great chaos to the current world. Many people were concerned about the scenario of artificial intelligence controlling the world as depicted in movies, and even called for a halt to artificial intelligence research.

But artificial intelligence is a trend in the development of future scientific and technological capabilities. This trend will not stop because of the concerns of some people. Nor will any country abandon the research of artificial intelligence.

The next day, after getting dressed, Chen Mo put on the scarf Xiao Yu had given him and left his rented place.

Zhao Min sat in her office, processing documents.

Although the company had faced considerable obstacles some time ago, they responded promptly, and things had now calmed down. The remaining small fry couldn't stir up any waves.

As the end of the year approached, things had become much quieter.

The company was now entering a period of rapid development, and its scale was constantly expanding. There would be more troublesome matters in the future.

"Manager Zhao, a gentleman is looking for you." As Zhao Min was processing documents, a staff member knocked on the door and entered.

"Let him in."

Zhao Min put down the documents in her hand and rubbed her temples. As soon as she looked up, she saw Chen Mo, dressed in casual clothes and wearing a scarf, walking in.

Seeing Chen Mo, Zhao Min's face was filled with surprise. "Chairman, did the sun rise from the west today? You're actually coming to the company?"

Since the company was founded, Chen Mo hadn't come many times in total. Up until now, the company's employees didn't know what the chairman looked like. Even the management hadn't seen the chairman.

Zhao Min hadn't expected Chen Mo to actually come today.

"You look quite handsome in that outfit." Zhao Min sized Chen Mo up.

"Thank you." Chen Mo sat down on the sofa. "I'm preparing to go home for a trip. I came to the company to take a look before I leave."

"You came at the right time." Zhao Min smiled and handed the documents on the table to Chen Mo. "Here are the company's financial statements for you to look at, as well as the market feedback and the sales situation of Butterfly Eye."

Chen Mo quickly flipped through them and handed the documents back to Zhao Min. "Is the company on the right track now?"

"It's in a period of rapid development. I've already rented the top ten floors of the Phoenix Building as the company's temporary office area. Your office and laboratory are on the top floor. It should be ready after the New Year when you come back."

"Okay." Chen Mo nodded. "I came this time to see how the company is doing. It looks pretty good now. The New Year is coming. Take out twenty million and give it to the employees as year-end bonuses. As for how to distribute it, you decide."

"You're truly a good boss." Zhao Min smiled. "Then I'll thank you on their behalf."

"I'll head back if there's nothing else. Call me if you need anything."

That afternoon, Chen Mo left with his suitcase.

He was relieved to go home because he was sure there were no major issues with the company for the time being. His hometown wasn't too far from Binhai City, in the same province, only a five-hour drive away.

Enjoying the scenery along the way, when he arrived at his doorstep, he saw his mother's busy figure. Chen Mo took a deep breath and smiled. "Mom."

The busy figure stiffened, and after turning around and seeing Chen Mo, his mother's face immediately broke into a smile. His son had called yesterday and said he would be back today, but she didn't expect him to be so fast.

"You've gotten thinner. Go inside and wait. Dinner will be ready soon."

"Where did I get thinner?" Chen Mo smiled. Every time he came back from being away, he was told he had gotten thinner. "Where's Dad?"

"He's not back from work. I'll call your aunt."

Chen Mo felt something was off when he heard that. He was back for the holidays, why call his aunt? However, Chen Mo didn't dwell on it. After putting away his luggage, he sat in the living room watching TV.

After being busy for so long, returning home was truly relaxing.

Not long after, Chen Mo's mother walked in with a smile on her face. "A'Mo, tomorrow you'll go to your aunt's house with me."

"You'll know when the time comes." His mother smiled mysteriously, then turned and walked towards the kitchen to get busy.