Chapter 646
The Protagonist of the Era
In such a serious setting, Lin Ruoxi's adorable demeanor was truly endearing.
But everyone was holding back their laughter; no one dared to actually laugh out loud.
However, there are always people who have a low threshold for laughter.
Xue Rui looked in the direction of the laughter and saw the young policeman's face turning bright red...
The old policeman next to him glanced at him, his gaze sharp as a knife.
The young man instantly became serious, his gaze fixed firmly ahead, but his lips still appeared slightly taut.
Xue Rui guessed that the young man must have thought about all the saddest things in his life.
The following procedure was quite formal: a young police officer held up a camera and waved for Lin Ruoxi to stand in the middle.
"Ms. Lin, could you please hold up this banner?"
Accompanying him was an old man who wasn't in uniform. Xue Rui thought the man's demeanor didn't seem like that of a policeman; instead, he resembled a university professor, someone he often interacted with.
"You look like a university professor to me."
Xue Rui stepped forward and tried to strike up a conversation.
"Who are you?" The old man pushed up his glasses.
Xue Rui extended his hand and said, "Xue Rui is an investor in Ruoxi Technology and also Lin Ruoxi's boyfriend."
"Liu Yong, professor of criminal technology at the Police Academy, your girlfriend is no ordinary person."
Liu Yong showed an appreciative expression and firmly grasped Xue Rui's hand.
"Professor Liu, may I inquire what case this is? Why are so many leaders here?"
Xue Rui kept his voice very low.
Judging from their police ranks, one of them is at least a deputy director of the municipal bureau, and given that Chang'an is the provincial capital, their status is even higher.
Could it be that some criminal den was destroyed?
Liu Yong said with a kind face:
"She solved more than one case; they were all long-forgotten cases where the perpetrators disappeared after committing the crimes. With the criminal investigation technology at the time, no useful clues could be left behind. Decades had passed, and the fugitives' appearances had changed, making it like looking for a needle in a haystack."
"yes,"
Xue Rui had watched many crime dramas and thought this kind of situation was all too common; a criminal could escape for dozens of episodes.
"However, just a few months ago, your girlfriend provided us with a technology that can use old photos, or even childhood photos, to predict the kinship of the murderer's relatives and directly deduce what he looks like now."
Liu Yong paused for a moment, his eyes gleaming, and his aura suddenly rose by one point:
"With this technology, we can compare it with existing databases and narrow down the scope infinitely, even down to a few dozen people, which greatly reduces the cost of capturing fugitives."
"Moreover, its uses are not limited to this. Parents of abducted children can also use technology to find their abducted children."
"From now on, time will no longer be an accomplice."
"Compared to her contributions, a banner is far too insignificant..."
Xue Rui got goosebumps from listening to this.
What year is this eve?
end of 2015.
Is this the kind of technology that should exist in this era?
Why didn't the little girl tell me?
Suddenly, Lin Ruoxi skipped over and presented the banner in her hands to Xue Rui:
"Rui, come over and take a picture too."
"I'll pass; I won't accept a reward without having done anything right."
Xue Rui waved his hand, saying that he hadn't made any significant contributions and was too embarrassed to claim credit for Lin Ruoxi's work.
"You've done a great service, a very, very great service." Lin Ruoxi immediately became anxious, and her voice rose considerably.
"You provided me with the computing power, and you also gave me money for research and development."
Lin Ruoxi pouted and gently tugged at Xue Rui's sleeve with one hand.
"Let's do it next time," Xue Rui said, patting Lin Ruoxi's head.
"Oh." Lin Ruoxi pouted and threw the banner into the storage box next to her in a huff.
Since Xue Rui's name wasn't on the banner, and Xue Rui didn't even want to take a picture with it, the banner had no value.
However, this behavior is not seen that way by others.
The leader had just sat down to have a cup of tea when he saw Lin Ruoxi's behavior and froze on the spot, muttering to himself.
Is Lin Ruoxi arrogant and conceited?
That's true... she certainly has the ability to do so.
But it looks more like he's sulking.
He looked around and thought to himself, "Such useful technology was born in such a rudimentary office environment..."
On his way here, he even thought he had taken the wrong turn.
After all, Chang'an should not be an unknown company, especially in such a remote place, to have such advanced technology.
So, Lin Ruoxi must be dissatisfied with the reward?
However, it is true that bringing only a box of apples and a banner was a bit too light.
He stood up and said cheerfully, "Ms. Lin, I suddenly remembered that an office building near our bureau is currently available for rent. The location is much better than here. I'm an old acquaintance with the landlord, so I can give you a good price. This will make it easier for us to cooperate in the future."
"By the way, your bonus still needs approval. I'll follow up with you later."
Xue Rui's lips twitched. He thought the little girl was just being stubborn with him, but he didn't expect to get away with it by accident and even trick her out of a lot of things.
However, this also proves that Lin Ruoxi's skills are indispensable, and she will not lack orders in the future.
"Hmm... I'll think about it."
Lin Ruoxi bit her nails, thinking to herself if that place was closer to home, so that her commute would be shorter and she could spend more time with Xue Rui.
Xue Rui picked up the banner, dusted it off, and handed it back to Lin Ruoxi.
"I'll hang it up somewhere conspicuous, and seeing it will make me happy."
Xue Rui was quite helpless. The little girl didn't understand the value of this banner at all and was just sulking about it.
In Xue Rui's view, all it takes is for a media outlet to hype up the banner and the story behind it, and Ruoxi Technology will soar to new heights.
Which company should we benchmark against?
Is it SenseTime, which makes facial recognition technology? Or Hikvision, which makes security products?
In short, Lin Ruoxi's net worth will skyrocket after this incident.
It wasn't just orders from the police; there was also hype from the capital market.
This is more than just a banner; it's a ticket to the Forbes list...
Lin Ruoxi looked around, a hint of shy delight in her eyes, then tiptoed close to Xue Rui's ear and whispered:
"Then... how about hanging it at home? It'll make you happy every day."
Xue Rui: "..."
The office staff were used to seeing the young couple being so affectionate, but the police officers who were presenting the award to Lin Ruoxi were seeing it for the first time. They instinctively turned their heads, looking at each other, unsure of where to look.
"Ahem, it's getting late, we'll be going now." Professor Liu said, waving his hand to signal everyone to follow.
"Xixi, let's go out and see him off."
Xue Rui took Lin Ruoxi's hand, not to show affection, but to keep an eye on her and prevent her from doing anything strange again.
A group of people walked slowly in front of the open space.
Professor Liu stopped Lin Ruoxi and began to discuss some technical issues.
Xue Rui, on the other hand, was walking alongside an older policeman with dark skin and graying temples. He noticed that the man kept glancing at Lin Ruoxi with a complicated look in his eyes, as if he had something on his mind.
"Officer, why are you staring at my girlfriend? Do you know her?" Xue Rui asked, puzzled.
"Feel sorry."
The older policeman smiled apologetically, realizing his behavior had been quite impolite. He took a deep breath and explained:
"I'm a veteran detective. When Lao Liu first came to us and proposed this technology, I was arrogant and dismissive. But when we caught the murderer, I felt so terrible..."
"I came here today to see who developed it." "After seeing it today, I have to admit I'm old, and I accept defeat wholeheartedly."
The old policeman gave a self-deprecating smile.
He had been following this case for so many years, racking his brains but unable to find the killer, only to have it solved by a few young people clicking a mouse.
It's impossible not to feel frustrated.
The sense of defeat reached its peak when he saw how young and beautiful Lin Ruoxi was.
"We are all serving the people. Each generation has its own mission. Without your contributions, where would we get our research environment?"
Xue Rui comforted him.
The veteran detective looked at Xue Rui in surprise: "Now look what's happened, I can't even keep up with the young people's thinking."
It was said to be self-deprecating, but the tone was much more relaxed.
When Xue Rui reached the car, he stopped.
Before getting into the car, the veteran detective turned his head and said, "Thank you."
……
After seeing the person off, Xue Rui slowly turned around, staring at Lin Ruoxi with an appreciative expression:
"Xixi, you have this technology? Why didn't you tell me?"
Lin Ruoxi blinked innocently and said weakly, "I said last year that I wanted to create an AI to generate what our future child would look like."
Xue Rui squinted as he recalled, then a flash of realization struck him. He remembered that Lin Ruoxi had indeed said that.
"Then what's with the empty promises to the police?" Xue Rui pressed.
"Well, to do kinship face deduction, we need a lot of photos for training. Ideally, they should be ID photos with uniform lighting, clear facial features, and accurate kinship relationships."
"So... I found a teacher at the Police Academy and... I promised him a really big deal..."
Lin Ruoxi became increasingly guilty as she spoke.
Xue Rui's eyes widened instantly. The data Lin Ruoxi needed was not available online, and the cost of compiling it himself was far too high.
The public security system, however, already has one...
Seeing Lin Ruoxi's guilty look, a thought flashed through Xue Rui's mind:
Lin Ruoxi never intended to solve the case; she merely used it as an excuse to legally collect data.
However, the reality is that Lin Ruoxi's technical expertise is exactly what the public security authorities urgently need.
Lin Ruoxi's pancake stall effectively solved the problem of supply and demand.
So, was it another lucky accident?
Judging from Lin Ruoxi's appearance, she had no idea how terrifying she had created something that could support a listed company worth billions, or even tens of billions.
"Do...do you want to see the photos?" Lin Ruoxi asked, blushing.
"What photo?"
Xue Rui was still preoccupied with how to monetize the assets and how much Lin Ruoxi was worth.
"Our unborn child..." Lin Ruoxi blushed instantly, and her words became stammering.
Xue Rui swallowed hard, wondering what was wrong with this girl?
Why is my mind filled with thoughts of having children...?
Xue Rui was in a dilemma. It would be a lie to say he didn't want to watch, and it would also hurt the little girl's feelings.
Saying you want to see it is a form of encouragement, and who knows, the little girl might actually give birth to a baby...
"Xixi, the beauty of the blur is the most beautiful, like the hazy feeling of film photography, which is much more beautiful than the sharpness of digital photos..."
Xue Rui politely declined.
"You...you don't want to watch?"
Lin Ruoxi's lips were downturned, and her chin was wrinkled, as if she might cry at any moment.
Lin Ruoxi had worked hard for a whole year, enduring countless days and nights, believing that Xue Rui wanted to see it...
Was it all just wishful thinking on my part?
Xue Rui was immediately extremely anxious. Why was this girl acting like this?
"Xixi, I want to save this for an important moment in the future."
Xue Rui resorted to delaying tactics.
"Oh, I understand, you...you want to wait until I'm pregnant before you see it." Lin Ruoxi instantly burst into laughter through her tears, hugging her phone with eyes full of joy.
Xue Rui was immediately at his wit's end; he simply had no way to deal with Lin Ruoxi.
"Um... I've thought about it, and I think we should look at it now," Xue Rui said seriously.
"Huh? Is today an important day?" Lin Ruoxi tilted her head.
"Of course, today is Christmas Eve, which means our future children will be safe and sound," Xue Rui said earnestly.
“Hmm…” Lin Ruoxi’s eyes widened. She felt that what Xue Rui said made a lot of sense.
Lin Ruoxi just didn't understand why Xue Rui suddenly spoke up, since he had clearly wanted to refuse just now.
“But…you said it’s all about the beauty of mystery…” Lin Ruoxi said weakly.
Xue Rui's lips twitched. Was this girl doing it on purpose?
"I have a bad memory, and my memory will get hazy again in a few days," Xue Rui said, making up a complete lie.
Lin Ruoxi touched Xue Rui's ears, which were already ice-cold from the cold.
She rubbed Xue Rui's ear: "Go wait for me in the car for a bit. I'm going back to the company to get something. We'll look at it when we get home."
"Okay." Xue Rui nodded, watching Lin Ruoxi run away.
Watching Lin Ruoxi's departing figure, Xue Rui was overwhelmed with countless emotions.
Lin Ruoxi's talent cannot be suppressed; the times will push her to the center of the stage, making her a protagonist of the era.
Lin Ruoxi threw a little tantrum today, and even high-ranking leaders had to try to figure out what she was thinking.
Once Lin Ruoxi becomes a rising star who is admired worldwide, will she still act like her current self, always being her little follower?
Are you still willing to suffer this kind of injustice?
Unbeknownst to Xue Rui, Lin Ruoxi was walking too fast, and he was having trouble keeping up.
The good news is that he is the largest shareholder of Ruoxi Technology, so he still has some say in the economic aspects.
Just as Xue Rui was lost in thought, Lin Ruoxi walked over from afar, holding a brocade banner in her hands.
Xue Rui shook his head helplessly, thinking that he was overthinking things. The little girl's mind was full of him, so why was he having such wild thoughts?
Because she said she would be happy to see the banner, the little girl actually plans to hang it at home.
"Put it back!" Xue Rui shouted.
Lin Ruoxi paused in the distance, hunched her shoulders, and walked up the steps to return the banner to the company. Then, she opened her arms and ran towards Xue Rui, wobbling as she went. Since Lin Ruoxi always bundled herself up in thick clothes in winter, she looked like a little penguin when she ran.
"Slow down."
Xue Rui opened his arms to Lin Ruoxi, waiting for her to rush into his embrace.
The two embraced tightly. Lin Ruoxi crouched down, tilted her head back, and squatted lower and lower until her little nose suddenly wrinkled.
Just when Xue Rui thought the little girl was being cute, he suddenly felt a tightness around his waist, and his feet slowly left the ground, spinning around in place.
"Today, it's my turn to lift you up!" (End of Chapter)