8192

Qiao Yichen walked in a hurry, and the main reason was that he was too excited.All the mysteries about Ye Junhao that have troubled him since last year are about to be solved.When I arrived at the second-hand store, I found that the store manager was not there.Behind the old desk with the big-ass computer sat a small figure.

"Long time no see, Brother Yi Chen."

It's Lele.

Qiao Yichen hadn't seen it since that snowy night.I heard from the store manager before that the child might not survive the next spring, but Qiao Yichen is very relieved to see it here in good condition.

"Hello……"

When something like that happened last time, Qiao Yichen also felt a little embarrassed to meet again.The young robot was very cheerful, and walked over to continue greeting him.Gradually, Qiao Yichen stopped being cautious, and asked how his body was doing.

"It's pretty good, but there's still something wrong with my brain."

Not knowing if it was serious or joking, Qiao Yichen slapped haha.Asking about the store manager, the boy said, "Old Xu is not in a good mood today."

Its demeanor faded away from the innocence of a teenager, replaced by the calmness and indifference of an adult.If you think that 8192 is called its elder brother, then its manufacturing time should be earlier than eight years ago.Even if the personality of a teenager was implanted in the machine at that time, it has already become an adult after so many years.Maybe, the original lively and lovely look was a deliberate act.Its true psychological age may be older than itself.

Only at this time did Qiao Yichen realize strongly, "Ah, the child in front of me is indeed a robot."

Because their appearance does not change over time.

Wait until the day I become an old man...

At that time, 8192 was still what it is now.Just think about it and get angry.According to that guy's personality, he must have said disgustingly all day long, "You are so bald", "Your teeth are falling out again", "Can't your beer belly be smaller" and so on.Hmph, if it is really like this, Qiao Yichen will ask the store manager to build a robot that is about the same age as him, and then glue its brain on to see if it dares to be proud again...

While the boy went to call the store manager, Qiao Yichen was already thinking about the wall.After a while, there were intricate footsteps on the stairs.

"belch--"

The familiar smell of wine.It seems that today, the store manager got drunk again.

I said hello to the store manager, but the man just replied weakly.When Qiao Yichen said it, the man frowned visibly and ignored him.

Qiao Yichen thought he didn't hear, so he repeated it again.Only the man mumbled softly: "There is no backup."

What?Qiao Yichen was startled.

"There is no backup at all. If you delete it, you delete it," he said. "My database is so small, where is there room for such useless stuff."

Impossible, he said it himself.Qiao Yichen didn't think he remembered it wrong.

The juvenile robot looked like he was enjoying the show.This made Qiao Yichen realize that the boss was not telling the truth.

"Brother Yichen," the boy stood up and walked to Qiao Yichen's side, "Are you reconciled?"

ah?It asked such a question suddenly, Qiao Yichen almost didn't react.

That's right, a few days ago 8192 sneaked back to the second-hand store, clamoring to delete the memory, probably caused quite a commotion.

Nod to it.The robot asked again, "So, did you accept it, as a lover?"

"..."

It's really straightforward.

Qiao Yichen told it what was on his mind.The teenager smiled slightly after hearing this: "In other words, you have already prepared yourself. Prepare to never marry a human being in your life. Prepare to confess to your family and friends one day 'ah, my lover is a robot', yes ?"

This made Qiao Yichen feel guilty.He was indeed attracted to 8192, and never thought of leaving it.But what this little robot said, I never thought about it carefully.Yes, the love affair between man and robot is not recognized by society.If it is made public, the robot is in danger of being taken away for destruction.Although my mother liked it, but telling her that this person is actually a robot... Qiao Yi couldn't even think about it.

It turned out that 8192 would rather give up the relationship he had exchanged, as there was only so much weight to him.Qiao Yichen was ashamed.He finally understood the "unequal love" in Lao Yang's mouth, and also understood the meaning of 8192's wine-smelling tears.

A delicate silence pervades the second-hand store.

Of course, the silence didn't last long, because the young robot suddenly smiled strangely: "Why don't you just tell him, Dad."

It put on an innocent expression again, as if it really is a child who doesn't know the world.

"Brother Yi Chen, it must be fine."

Qiao Yichen felt that its tone seemed to be a kind of sarcasm.

The store manager finally got up as if giving up, and sneered. "tell what?"

He looked at Qiao Yichen who was puzzled, and his smile became darker and darker.

"Tell you it was locked up in the basement by the previous owner for six full years?"

Qiao Yichen didn't understand what he was saying.

"I was detained, and I don't know what kind of abuse I received. When I was finally sent here, there was no intact part of my body."

The store manager had a look of reluctance to recall.

"If I don't delete its memory, it will find various ways to kill itself all day long. Do you want to put such a memory back on it, and let it tell you what you want to know?!"

Qiao Yichen was completely dumbfounded.

It seems that I understand what he said, but it seems that I don't understand it.

No, it's because I don't want to understand at all.

"..."

Coming out of the second-hand store in a daze, Qiao Yichen was like a mummy, with his throat strangled and hanging in the air.Either fall to death or suffocate to death.

What happened to 8192 was so out of touch with reality. If he hadn't seen similar reports in foreign social news, Qiao Yichen would have suspected that this kind of thing was a lie compiled by those third-rate publishers to attract attention.But it still happened, it really happened around me, it really happened to...the person I like.

Stretching out his hand, there were four deep nail prints on the palm.His fingers trembled uncontrollably.Qiao Yichen felt that he was about to die.Dark feelings slowly crawled from the soles of the feet all over the body, enveloping the whole body like a huge cocoon, until the consciousness was blurred, until it was impossible to breathe.

What to do, if it finds out...

Qiao Yichen shuddered violently.

No, can't give up yet.

Can't let it know about it.It has no memory of that period.The pain and sorrow of the past have nothing to do with it.Didn't you say you want to make it happy?Qiao Yichen.What you have to do now is to swallow this secret and let it rot in your stomach until you take it to your grave—

"!—"

The cell phone in his pocket suddenly rang.

Glancing at the caller ID...sucks.He was planning to go somewhere to calm down before going home, in case that guy saw something.Now that it called, Qiao Yichen had no way out.If you don't answer it, it will be more suspicious.Forcing himself to swallow, Qiao Yichen took a deep breath, cleared his throat, and connected the phone.

"Xiaochen, where are you now?"

On the phone, there was a somewhat eager and familiar voice.

"It's getting dark, don't you have to go to work tomorrow?"

Hearing such words, Qiao Yichen wanted to cry for a moment.Gritting his teeth and holding his breath, Qiao Yichen replied:

"It suddenly occurred to me that some documents were left at my colleague's house and I will use them tomorrow. Now that it's over, I'll be right back."

Is it okay, the voice is not trembling.

"Tell me where you are, and I'll find you."

"No, no, I'm almost home, just wait for me at home obediently."

"Tell me where you-"

"Didn't you tell me to wait for me at home!!!"

"..."

It's over, it must have heard it.Qiao Yichen is now on the verge of collapse, and it is too difficult for him to control his emotions.The two had just reconciled for less than 5 minutes, so maybe it would be unhappy again after such a yell.Qiao Yichen was annoyed, but heard the phone saying: "Well, be careful on the road."

After hanging up the phone, Qiao Yichen simply sat down on the side of the road and put his head in his hands, not knowing what to do next.

After sitting on the side of the road for a long time, he went to the vending machine to buy a bottle of beer and drank it. After picking up takeaway for two, Qiao Yichen staggered towards the house step by step.It's been a long time since the two talked on the phone, and Qiao Yichen couldn't explain it if it asked the reason.Push open the door, and the robot is right behind the door.It lifted the takeaway bag in its hand and said in a low voice, "Why did it take so long..."

"Today...the restaurant was so slow to pack, I've been urging for a long time, so I won't go to buy from it next time."

Qiao Yichen made up a passable lie for the time being.

With a forced smile, Qiao Yichen opened the lunch box, trying to avoid possible interrogation by eating.The robot also picked up the chopsticks.Both of them liked the taste of this restaurant, and Qiao Yichen would bring some food back after get off work on weekdays for a change.Today, however, Qiao Yichen couldn't eat any more after taking a bite.

The taste of the meat mixed with the sauce is kind of disgusting.

Maybe I was too nervous, or I was in a hurry just now.

Don't let it see that something is wrong with it.

Swallowing the meal abruptly, Qiao Yichen pretended not to notice the robot's suspicious eyes.Eat quickly and go to bed after eating.After a good night's sleep, everything will be fine, after a good night's sleep...

"vomit--"

Qiao Yichen covered his mouth and rushed into the toilet.

……

The robot didn't ask anything, just brought him a glass of water to rinse his mouth, and then wiped the corners of his mouth with a towel.Qiao Yichen was still trying to make up a lie, saying that going to a colleague's house spoiled his stomach, and that the cake made by his daughter must have expired.He was carried to the bedroom by the robot, watched after taking the medicine, and then tucked in the bed tightly.

It doesn't seem to want to go.

"I'm fine. Go and charge it." Qiao Yichen was making the last resistance.

It finally closed the door and went out.The hanging heart fell, and Qiao Yichen felt that all the strength in his body was taken away.A double exhaustion hit him all at once, and the corners of his eyes began to sore unconsciously.

It's okay, it's okay.It's passed.It's fine now.If something happens again, I will definitely protect it.Even if you risk your life——

"By the way, the heating is turned off today. If you want to be cold—"

Unsuspecting, the robot pushed open the door.Then, freeze.

Qiao Yichen hurriedly wiped his face.

"What happened?"

Ugh.

Still let it ask this sentence.

"No...no. What could be the matter?" He struggled needlessly.

"You haven't been right since you came back. In the afternoon... you went to Dad's shop, did he say anything to you?"

Damn it, I knew I couldn't hide it.Qiao Yichen faltered: "Oh, you said that. I passed by on the way back, so I went in to have a look. Your father is not here."

The robot slowly approached and sat down on the edge of the bed.Qiao Yichen couldn't look directly at it, so he could only avoid it.

Difficulty breathing, tightness in chest.The robot is still approaching, getting closer.Qiao Yichen felt that he could hardly hold on anymore.

"What's the matter..." Cold fingers caressed his cheeks, "What's the matter... can't you tell me?"

Soft, soft, affectionate, its whispers.

The line of defense in my heart was completely defeated.

why?

Why would someone have the heart to hurt such a gentle person.

If the second-hand store owner's words seemed to have stabbed him hard in the heart, then now, after the numbness passed, the wound gradually oozes out, tearing his body in excruciating pain.

Once the tears are opened, it is very difficult to stop.The tears were wiped away tirelessly by it.Qiao Yichen couldn't bear it anymore, and finally buried his head in its arms, tightening his arms until he couldn't breathe.It gently hugged him back, slowly followed his back hair, and then gently asked:

"Is it because of 'it'?"

"..."

New wounds and old grudges, unspeakable feelings, a restless heart, and a thick, warm, humming chest.

"Junhao." Qiao Yichen said suddenly.

"Ok?"

"Junhao..." Strong nasal voice.

"what."

Noticing that Qiao Yichen was just calling its name over and over indistinctly, the robot sighed, and then kissed his forehead.

"I really can't help you."

***

In the first few days, Qiao Yichen almost regarded the robot as a body-sized pillow, and refused to let go all day long.The robot is also obedient to him, giving him gentle hugs and comforting kisses without hesitation.Waking up in its arms every morning, Qiao Yichen felt that the dark cocoon that wrapped him was gradually disappearing.

When the mood finally stabilized, Qiao Yichen dug out the notepad that had been taken away by the robot after a long absence.

At the second-hand store that day, the store manager said that it was the previous owner who hurt it.Qiao Yichen thought it was Ye Junming at first.But Ye Junming died shortly after 8192 left the factory, so it was impossible to imprison it for six years.Later, the store manager also mentioned that, to be precise, Ye Junming was only the first owner of 8192, not the previous one.Judging from the donation records in the system, he should have given it to someone else before he died.

This person is the "previous owner" of 8192.

Qiao Yichen asked who that person was, and the store manager replied, "It's useless." No matter what the owner does to his robot, others have no right to interfere, let alone be held accountable.

This is the price for robots to exist in this world, and it is also the greatest degree of freedom that humans can give them.

The store manager also said that when it was brought over by the NHRA recycling truck, it had no arms or legs.According to its own statement, it took the initiative to remove its arms and legs in order to escape from the basement.Because, the man seemed to put handcuffs and shackles on it.

That person seemed to have an unusual attachment to Ye Junhao, but it was limited to Ye Junhao as a human being.After being notified by the NHRA, he came to the second-hand store and saw the 8192 turned into scrap metal. He gave up the ownership of the robot on the spot with a look of disgust.

Abandoned by the owner, 8192 stayed in the dilapidated mountain in front of the second-hand store for a long time, and did not wake up until a year ago.

"I spent a lot of effort to fit it with a suitable arm." The store manager said, but it was a headache to find my brother as soon as I woke up.

It seems that it escaped desperately after hearing the news of Ye Junming's death from the person who imprisoned it.

It really is hard to change nature.Qiao Yichen wanted to laugh, but found that the muscles on his face were very stiff.

After moving the information to the notebook, Qiao Yichen felt his mood deteriorated again.

I can't just leave it like that.

The person who hurt it, don't think that you can get rid of it by doing this.Although the manager of the second-hand store said that the owner would not be punished for abusing the robot, Qiao Yichen would not let him go.He is not stupid, he will not sacrifice his life on a single impulse to do stupid things that lead to death together.But there are many ways to ruin that person's reputation and make his life worse than death.

No matter what method he uses, Qiao Yichen will make him pay the price.

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