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It was already raining heavily outside, and I was completely soaked before taking two steps.In order to hurry up, Qiao Yichen chose to take the subway.A lot of rain has accumulated near the subway entrance. It seems that the rain is quite fierce. Fifteen minutes later, Qiao Yichen arrived at the door of the company, but there was no one he thought would be there.Remember to mention the address of the company to it.Where else could it be?

Feeling a little flustered, Qiao Yichen walked around the outside of the building twice, and went inside to search again, but there was still no sign of it.Only then did he realize that he had no way of contacting it.If it is lost like this, the only thing I can do is to wait for it to come back at home.

No way.

He let him go outside without even buying a mobile phone, he was too nervous.Suddenly thought, maybe the store owner has some high-tech gadgets that can search for its whereabouts.Dragging his wet clothes, Qiao Yichen rushed to the second-hand robot shop in a hurry.

***

Dense raindrops hit the waste parts all over the yard, splashing misty rain and fog.The entire gray building is hidden in the confused world, as if it could disappear at any time.Qiao Yichen didn't care too much, and walked quickly across the front yard, with a big hole in the bottom of his trousers caught by a long wire.Pushing open the jingling shop door, Qiao Yichen, who was out of breath, took a closer look. The shop owner was sitting at the door, drinking coffee leisurely.

The old man was very interested.But Qiao Yichen was about to cry.Panting while shaking the water on his hair, he told the boss everything about the matter, but the boss remained calm, took a sip of coffee and said, "Don't worry, it knows the door."

"Such heavy rain, in case..."

"It's okay, it's okay, that thing is waterproof."

"What if it is washed away by water, or the power is cut off, or hit by a car?"

"Then I'll pay you the latest model, okay?"

The boss remained unmoved.

"I said, can you find out where it is?"

"The child is not connected to the Internet, so I can't find it. If you want, I can install a transmitter on it later, so it will be more convenient in the future. Would you like a cup of coffee?"

Qiao Yichen refused angrily.

"Don't be so nervous. It's just a machine. It won't break. I can change it here. What are you worried about?"

"I……"

Qiao Yichen seemed to have completely forgotten what the boss told him on the first day.

But it obviously has feelings?If you don't treat it as a human being, you are deliberately hurting it. Qiao Yichen can't do this kind of thing.

Besides, treat it like a human being, no one has been harmed, and no one has caused trouble, why should it be meaningless to abide by an unreasonable rule?

"I have my measure."

The boss asked if he wanted to go upstairs to change into clean clothes, but Qiao Yichen replied that he would get soaked when he went out anyway, so he declined.Going out again in the heavy rain, Qiao Yichen had no idea at all, so he could only decide to go home and wait and see.

***

The rice in the rice cooker was completely cold, but there was still no news from Georgia.Qiao Yichen was restless all night, his stomach was on fire.Something must have happened. At this time, the security guards had already locked the door of the company building. There was no reason for him to wait for him there.Or maybe, things are not what I thought at all, maybe it took the umbrella and went to other places.If that's the case, there's really nothing you can do.Just after persuading myself, I might as well wash and sleep, maybe it will come back tomorrow morning.After brushing his teeth, Qiao Yichen still couldn't resist changing into his coat and went out in the dark.

The rain was still falling, and where the water was flowing slowly by the side of the road, the accumulated water could cover the calves.The last bus was gone long ago, and it only took 3 to 40 minutes to walk there anyway. Qiao Yichen found a higher sidewalk and trotted all the way to the company.

When we got there, the lights were turned off throughout the building.Under the cover of the rain curtain, the lights on the side of the road are also quite ambiguous.Qiao Yichen regretted why he didn't bring out a flashlight.But even if you hold it, it is not waterproof. At this time, you can only hold the mobile phone, slowly fumble inch by inch, and call its name.

The more I searched for Qiao Yichen, the less confident I was. How long would it take to find him like this.Call the police?But this is not the disappearance of a living person, besides, it's only been a few hours, who cares if there is nothing in the dark.Besides, because of the stagnant water on the road, the police cars may have to break in the middle of the road.go home?Not reconciled, I was in a hurry to go back, so I might as well hang around here, and still have some hope in my heart.It was hope, but it was about to turn into despair.In the end, Qiao Yichen just held on with one breath, and he didn't know why he was holding on. While fighting with himself, he kept wandering in the rain with force.

There is a garbage station behind the building, and the terrain is relatively low, and all the rainwater is poured there.Qiao Yichen said in his heart that no way, did that guy really have weak heels and was washed into the garbage dump?Dragging cold and heavy legs to the back of the building, the rain mixed with the sour smell came over.Alas, I have been unlucky for eight lifetimes. If I find that brat, I will definitely—

thump.

His foot tripped over something.The center of gravity in the water was unstable, and Qiao Yichen fell violently into the waves.

Oh shit.

This time the clothes were completely wet.Qiao Yichen simply shook off the umbrella, sat in the water and sulked.

The lump at the foot moved.

!

Qiao Yichen was startled, and quickly touched the water.What I touched was the familiar feel of a knitted sweater.

Use all your strength to lift the thing out of the water.The moment Qiao Yichen saw that face, the corners of Qiao Yichen's eyes became hot, and a sour grievance burst out of his nose.

Mom, I was wrong.Back then I shouldn't have gone out to play without saying a word.

***

Georgia looked dazed and kept saying since she opened her mouth: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry..." Seeing it like this, Qiao Yichen couldn't help worrying, there must be a problem with some parts soaked in water.But it said that it just didn't charge well a few days ago, so it didn't work out.

Not fully charged?Obviously it sat obediently by the wall at night, right?Regardless of this, Qiao Yichen picked up one arm of the robot, trying to prop it up, but he didn't expect to straighten his back.I'm going, so heavy?

It is indeed made of iron.

This is bad.No car, no electricity, no strength, and the cold rain in early September kept pouring down.Qiao Yichen didn't think he was a person who couldn't stand setbacks, but at this time he couldn't help feeling a little discouraged.The icy rain made it hard to open my eyes, so it wouldn't just be poured into pneumonia.Looking at the pitch-black company building, Qiao Yichen slapped his head, was he stupid?I lost my IQ at work.

Going around to the fire door on the side of the building, it was exactly as I remembered it.The old chain lock is useless and can be kicked open with a kick.At this time, he didn't care about violating the regulations. Qiao Yichen limped into the building with the dying robot on his back.

Take the elevator to the floor where your office is located, take out the key to open the door, find the wiring board, and pull the switch.Qiao Yichen immediately connected it to the power supply.

"Hey, how are you?"

Qiao Yichen shook it.

"..."

It won't get an electric shock if it's so wet, right?Qiao Yichen found some paper from his desk and wiped it along the wires.

"I'm all right."

It finally had some spirit on its face.

Qiao Yichen sat down on the ground and breathed a sigh of relief.

What a night.

The clothes were wet and sticking to the body, which was indescribably uncomfortable.The spare clothes I left at the company were just taken home yesterday for washing.Alas, when things go wrong, things go wrong.Qiao Yichen simply took off his clothes and hung them aside to dry, leaving only a pair of shorts.Then he walked up to Georgia and asked him if he should take off his clothes if he felt uncomfortable.

Georgia said it was all right, and stopped his hand that wanted to lift the clothes.

Huh?

Its body temperature seems to be extraordinarily high.

"Are you really okay? Why is your body so hot?"

Do robots get fevers too?

"I turned up the temperature on purpose, and the clothes will dry after a while."

Can the body temperature be adjusted up or down as you like?This function is quite useful.Sitting down beside it, with his arms against his arms, Qiao Yichen felt a little drowsy.

"It's so warm."

My eyes are a little blurry.

I've been busy all night, it's almost three o'clock now.Qiao Yichen leaned on its shoulder and closed his eyes.

After an unknown amount of time, warm and dry clothes were wrapped around him, followed by pants.Qiao Yichen came to his senses and saw Georgia putting on his dry clothes.The pants are bought according to their size, and they are a bit long to wear by themselves.The robot has become a comical figure wearing only shorts.

"Huh? What time is it?"

Qiao Yichen looked up at his watch, only 20 minutes had passed.

The early bus should be at 5:[-], or if you can get a taxi, you can go home now, but in this road condition, no car is willing to come out.

Qiao Yichen yawned, his nose itched halfway through the yawn, and he almost turned into a sneeze again.

Grabbing one of its arms and rubbing it in his arms, Qiao Yichen lazily said, "Let me borrow some of your warmth."

Unexpectedly, Georgia withdrew her arm, and then gently hugged herself like an egg.

"Wow... wait... wait a minute..."

Qiao Yichen didn't expect it, and couldn't help feeling a little flustered.

"What are you doing?"

"To keep warm."

Simple and crude.

Hey, hey, for a healthy man, this posture is too bad.Qiao Yichen stopped struggling, but couldn't help complaining in his heart.

"Well... if you want to keep warm, you don't need... uh... you are two old men, what does that sound like?"

"Do you think so much when you cover the quilt?"

……

you are vicious.

"Oh, if anyone sees this, I won't be able to wash it off even if I jump into the Yellow River. Especially those beautiful sisters in the secretary department, they usually like to bully me and Lao Yang. If you are added, I will not I want to find a girlfriend in the company..."

"If someone you like sees...I will...explain to her."

The warm "electric blanket" said blankly.

"Stupid, I don't have anyone I like, you can believe whatever you say."

He stretched out his hand and rubbed its head, its hair was completely dry.It also realized this, so it rested its chin on the top of Qiao Yichen's head, and began to gently comb his hair with that big hand.

Wow, this development is getting worse and worse.

Anyway, if it protests, it will reply: "Do you think so much when you use the hair dryer?" Qiao Yichen simply hugged it back to see whose skin is thicker.

"It's you, do you have a girl you like?"

"A robot cannot fall in love with a human being."

"Huh? Why?"

"I don't know, there are many reasons."

Hmm - seems to understand.What fertility issues, moral ethics and so on.

"Then do you have a robot girl you like?"

"Robots are gender-neutral."

That’s right, it’s just that the skin is different, but the content inside should be similar.

"Then isn't your life boring?"

"There's no such thing as boring, we're made to work."

"Don't say such sad things. Obviously, the brain and heart are made like people, why can't you make yourself happy?"

"The so-called unhappiness is just an alarm in the system, not as strong as human feelings."

"It's all alarmed, it must be uncomfortable."

"That's because you are too gentle."

ha?What is this nonsense.

Qiao Yichen sat up straight, and pointed at himself with a bewildered expression:

"Just me? Still gentle?"

The robot nodded.

"I remember that I yelled at you a lot, and I left you alone for a long time for no reason. You call this gentle?"

How bad a master did it meet before to have this kind of cognition?

"I understand, I understand."

The robot looked extremely serious.

"Qiao—Yi—Chen—is a kind-hearted person. He treats me like a family member. He is worried that I will not eat well, sleep well, and wear bad clothes. Don’t worry if I go out alone, return it to me The key to the house. Ask me for my opinion on everything and let me do what I want. I am more anxious than anyone else when something goes wrong. I... understand. You are a gentle person."

I thought it was nothing at first, but after saying it like this, Qiao Yichen really wanted to cry for some inexplicable reason.Although I didn't deliberately treat it well, but sure enough, this guy was made just like a human being, and he would repay his kindness.Oops, it really didn't hurt it in vain.

"You were crying for me just now."

what?

"No no no no... how is it possible?"

Qiao Yichen quickly denied it with a smirk.

"I can still tell the difference between rain and tears, the temperature is different."

Now Qiao Yichen had nothing to say.

"Thank you for crying for me."

The author has something to say:

Cut, there will be more opportunities to cry for you later...

Oh, what did I say? !