3: The dance goddess' computer was hacked, senior, please help me

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"I love you walking alone in the dark alley, I love the way you refuse to kneel, I love you confronting despair, refusing to shed a single tear..."

Just then.

The phone suddenly rang. The song "The Lonely Brave" echoed in his ears. He picked up the phone and saw that the call was from a number saved as Junior Sister Tongtong.

"Hello."

"Tongtong."

Lu Xingye pressed the answer button and greeted her casually.

Junior Sister Tongtong's full name is He Xiaotong, currently a sophomore, studying in the Dance Department at Yanjing University.

They met during a dorm mixer event.

Although there was a two-year gap between them, they maintained a lukewarm connection. He Xiaotong often asked him for help with computer problems, and he often went to watch her dance.

"Senior."

"This is bad."

"My computer has a virus. Hurry and come take a look."

It was past seven in the evening, and He Xiaotong had already finished showering. Through the phone microphone, Lu Xingye could faintly hear the sound of a hairdryer coming from the other side.

"A virus?"

Lu Xingye was stunned for a moment, but he didn't take it seriously. Girls tend to be clueless in certain areas. For example, when it comes to computers, there are some very simple issues they don't understand, and they never learn no matter how much you teach them.

It is the 21st century, and computer antivirus software is already very powerful, capable of solving most Trojans on the market.

The issue of Tongtong's computer being infected was actually very simple: just install antivirus software and run a scan.

"Just install antivirus softwa—"

Lu Xingye was interrupted before he could finish.

"Senior~ I tried, installing antivirus software is useless. No, wait, I can't even install it. The computer screen is completely locked now; I can't operate it."

"And forcing a shutdown didn't work... When I turn it back on, it still won't move."

"All my roommates' computers are infected, and there's a lot of crucial data inside."

"What should I do?"

"Senior, you absolutely must help me. The data inside is extremely important to me."

Tongtong's soft, sweet voice came from the other end of the microphone, sounding pitiful and helpless.

Damn it!

That voice makes it hard for a man to maintain control!

"Is that so!"

"If antivirus software is useless, then the trouble is significant. However, you can go find the teachers in the Network Security Department! They should be able to help you solve the problem," Lu Xingye replied.

"Uh, well... the teachers responsible for network security couldn't handle it either. This Trojan has spread rapidly, and it seems many computers in Yanjing have been infected by it. Senior, you're the only computer expert I know. Can you help me?" He Xiaotong's soft, sweet voice came from the other end of the microphone, making it hard to refuse.

"What? The school teachers can't handle it either?" Lu Xingye exclaimed.

He Xiaotong nodded: "Yes. According to the teachers, this Trojan is spreading very quickly and is very complex."

"Alright then."

"I'll come over and take a look." Hearing this, a hint of interest rose in Lu Xingye's heart.

Which hacker genius could it be?

To dare to do something so universally condemned... If this were before, he definitely wouldn't have agreed so readily, because he majored in computer science, not network security.

Although there is some overlap in knowledge between the two fields, he wasn't truly proficient in network security.

If the teachers in the school's Network Security Department couldn't fix it, what ability did he, a non-specialist student, have to deal with this Trojan?

Then he remembered that he now possessed a cheat/system. The artificial intelligence Jarvis is omnipotent on the internet; solving a small Trojan would be extremely simple.

Soon.

Lu Xingye arrived downstairs at the girls' dormitory building.

Downstairs, the stars twinkled, and the dim streetlights complemented the gentle moonlight, creating a somewhat romantic atmosphere when viewed from afar.

The stone benches in front of the door were filled with couples shamelessly showing public affection.

Lu Xingye looked around but didn't see He Xiaotong. Guessing she hadn't come down yet, he sent her a message.

"Junior Sister, I'm downstairs."

Putting down his phone, Lu Xingye suddenly saw a man and a woman glued together on a stone bench, a sight that made him blush fiercely.

Heh heh... Those who flaunt their love die fast.

College students these days are truly reckless. Don't they know this is a public place?

Truly dogs.

Dogs that abuse single dogs.

Lu Xingye muttered a complaint, and then saw He Xiaotong walking out from the stairwell.

She was wearing pink spaghetti-strap pajamas. Her figure was tall and slender, and the sheer nightgown outlined her perfect body. Her skin was fair and soft.

Her features were delicate, and she was very beautiful. She was much better looking than many A-list celebrities, and this was without makeup.

Lu Xingye glanced twice, then quickly pulled his eyes back. It didn't seem right to stare at his Junior Sister.

However.

He had to admit, Tongtong was truly too beautiful. Why hadn't he noticed this before?

"Tongtong, over here." Lu Xingye waved at He Xiaotong.

"Here!"

"I brought the computer down. Can you take a look?" Her voice, like a lark, came across cheerfully, making the listener feel very comfortable.

Lu Xingye took the computer, opened the laptop lid, and slid his right hand across the mouse and keyboard. Sure enough, the screen was locked.

Wait~

What is this?

A QR code suddenly popped up on the screen, along with a countdown and an explanation.

[Payment QR Code]

[23:05:58]

[Hello everyone! Congratulations, you have been extorted. If you want your computer restored to its original state, please pay 10 Dragon Coins via the payment code within twenty-four hours, or your computer will permanently lose the data inside.]

[Compared to the data on your computer, you surely won't mind this small amount of money, right?]

[Heh heh...]

Below the pop-up was a sinister black and white skull, its eerie smile and chilling eyes making people shudder.

This Trojan... this is ransomware!

The person who developed this Trojan is either incredibly audacious or truly skilled.

Lu Xingye had prepared himself before coming, knowing this was the work of an audacious hacker. But seeing the brazen operation with his own eyes still shocked him severely.

Damn it!

This is no longer a simple matter of developing a Trojan.

You are using hacking technology to extort the entire World!

If the Police catch you, you might spend the rest of your life in jail.

Lu Xingye truly admired the hacker's courage.

"How is it?"

He Xiaotong's lark-like voice interrupted Lu Xingye's thoughts. When he snapped out of it, Junior Sister Tongtong was already standing next to him, and a unique feminine scent wafted over him.

Lu Xingye subtly leaned closer to Tongtong and twitched his nose.

Damn, it smells so good.

Wait a minute!

Lu Xingye, oh Lu Xingye!

You are Junior Sister Tongtong's Senior—the type of senior they warn you about, like fire and thieves!

Can't you show some backbone? Stop leaning toward your Junior Sister!

Lu Xingye chastised himself, then closed the computer with a red face, his eyes darting away as he spoke distractedly. "It's hard to say exactly. I need to take it back and examine it."

"Then I'll leave it to you. I have some very important data on my computer; I can't reinstall the operating system."

"I'll do my best."

Lu Xingye nodded, put the laptop into the pink computer bag, said goodbye to Tongtong, and walked toward his rental apartment.

"Senior."

"Wait..."

He Xiaotong's face flushed. She suddenly remembered that her D drive contained all her personal photo shoots, and some of the poses were quite revealing.

If the Senior deletes the ransomware, will he see her private photos?

Should she remind him? Tell him not to look at the D drive?

Wouldn't that be like burying one's head in the sand?

"What's wrong?" Lu Xingye turned his head and looked at Tongtong.

"Senior, in my eyes, you are a good senior. You wouldn't randomly look through my computer, would you?"

"I won't," Lu Xingye replied indifferently, and then left.

Heh!

Woman?

Please don't look at me with worldly eyes. Now that I possess the Golden Finger, I am extremely dangerous.