"Could it be that beneath the database we discovered, there's another hidden database?" Song He said grimly. "The real big secret is in the hidden database, while what's on the surface is merely a smoke screen?"
"Artificial Bird Flu... A secret this heinous is just a smoke screen?" Xiang Xiaotong said, stunned.
"Anyone who saw shocking news like artificial Bird Flu would definitely spread it worldwide. Once that happened, they'd know the database was compromised and could urgently transfer the truly important database!" Song He narrowed his eyes. "It's the final safeguard of sacrificing a pawn to save the rook!"
"What could be a secret even more forbidden than artificial Bird Flu?" Xiang Xiaotong asked in disbelief.
"The zoo!" Song He said, each word deliberate.
Xiang Xiaotong froze.
Song He picked up his phone, searched through his contacts, and dialed.
"Li Zicheng, is it convenient for you to talk over there? I have an important job for you. Find somewhere secluded and call me back. If you handle this job well, I'll give you enough of a bonus to eat for the rest of your life!"
Supercomputer Assembly Workshop.
A brand-new prototype stood in the open space. It was roughly the size of three double-door refrigerators, with a crude transparent shell packed with circuit boards and electronic components. Thousands upon thousands of breathing lights flickered!
Cables as dense as hair crawled across the floor like a swarm of multicolored snakes, connecting to the control console in the distance.
Engineer Li stood before the control console, rapidly carrying out various checks.
A crowd of engineers stood around, anxiously waiting for the results.
"Remarkable. The self-check seems fine. At least Song He's machine can run!" Engineer Li said, chewing gum.
The surrounding engineers let out a wave of astonished exclamations. After