23: Chapter 23 Application of the Basic Core

Rather than calling it a simplification, it would be more accurate to call it the re-creation of a computer language. It would completely break away from any existing system, forging a new path, using the simplified code instruction set of the Humanoid Race civilization as the core, and combining it with the existing English code system to forge a unique, high-level computer language.

In Wang Shuo's plan, this new high-level computer language had to meet the following specific requirements: simple, minimalist, efficient, stable, and advanced.

That is to say, it should be easier to learn, smaller in size, more efficient in operation, more stable in its programs, and possess a higher linguistic level.

This required Wang Shuo to redefine every assembly instruction. At the deepest level of definition, he even had to redefine the binary units composed of 0s and 1s, then reassemble the redefined binary files into single instructions, then form assembly command language from those single instructions, and then apply the Humanoid Race's simplified code instruction set to the assembly command language, re-integrating it into composite instructions. After omitting the extremely detailed parts, he would then form the new instruction set.

This was an extremely complex task that consumed a great deal of time and energy, but Wang Shuo had no shortcuts to choose from. He could only fully exert his selfless work spirit of not fearing hardship or sacrifice, typing out the code structure he wanted, one code and one command at a time.

This was not easy.

At the very least, Wang Shuo felt that after working sleeplessly for the entire night, he hadn't made much progress.

When the rising sun cast its first rays into the room, Wang Shuo finally realized that it was already dawn, and he had spent the whole night in front of the computer without even realizing it.

What was even stranger was that after a night of high-intensity coding and mental exertion, he didn't feel any discomfort; instead, he felt refreshed. Only the waves of discomfort coming from his body made him realize that he had been sitting for the entire night.

He looked at the time in the bottom right corner of the computer screen; it was 7:25 AM.

Thanks to Chen Xin, Wang Shuo, who never used to eat breakfast in the morning, had now developed the good habit of eating breakfast on time. Just like now, Wang Shuo could already hear his stomach protesting to him; if he ignored it, it would probably soon develop into a full-blown riot.

"I estimate I've completed about three percent of the workload."

Wang Shuo muttered as he stood up, walked to the window, stretched, and looked at the calm lake in the distance outside the window.

The Software Park was very quiet at this time; there was almost no one walking on the road, only some unknown birds chirping away. Occasionally, a breeze would blow by, and the long willow branches would sway with the wind.

As Wang Shuo was pondering what to eat and preparing to withdraw his gaze, he suddenly saw a person walking quietly along the path. Judging by the direction, they were heading straight toward the building he was in.

"Why is she here?"

Wang Shuo was a bit surprised.

A few minutes later, Wang Shuo heard movement on the first floor. A moment later, a beautiful figure appeared at the stairwell on the third floor. She had long hair cascading over her shoulders, a high-bridged nose, thin lips, and a pair of eyes as calm as the sea.

Wang Shuo stared at Chen Xin with a grim expression. This woman had dug such a huge hole for him; surely she wasn't here now to watch him make a fool of himself.

"Why are you here?"

Chen Xin didn't speak. She looked at the computer screen and the lights that Wang Shuo hadn't had time to turn off, her beautiful brows knitting slightly.

"You didn't sleep all night?"

Was this... her caring about him?

Wang Shuo suddenly felt a bit guilty. He suddenly remembered that he still owed this woman in front of him a huge sum of three million. This was his creditor; although he really didn't want to admit it, he was indeed just a small wage earner right now.

"Not exactly..."

Chen Xin watched him quietly.

"Fine." Wang Shuo surrendered spinelessly and pointed to the computer. "Some basic architecture needed to be built from scratch yesterday, and before I knew it..."

"Eat breakfast." Chen Xin didn't seem to care much about this. She placed the plastic bag she was carrying in front of the computer, took a serious look at the code data filling the screen, and seemingly realizing she couldn't understand it, sat down on the sofa to the side and took out the book she always carried with her.

Being able to read anywhere was Miss Chen's unique skill.

However, this girl was getting quite practiced at delivering breakfast; she was increasingly showing the demeanor of a virtuous wife and good mother.

Wang Shuo praised her in his heart, but didn't let it show on his face. He sat down next to the computer without hesitation and picked up what Chen Xin had brought him... hmm, steamed buns, deep-fried dough sticks, and millet porridge.

Not bad, very thoughtful.

Although bread and milk were good to eat, they were ultimately too bland.

He took a delightful bite of the steamed bun, then took a big gulp of millet porridge. As the warm food, carrying its heat, slowly settled into his stomach, Wang Shuo immediately felt that a small goal in life had been achieved, and his whole being felt even greater satisfaction.

Especially since this breakfast had been personally delivered by Miss Chen, he felt that this breakfast seemed... more expensive.

Thinking that one of these steamed buns might cost hundreds of thousands, Wang Shuo felt he couldn't waste any of it; he would eat as much as there was, refusing nothing.

When the last steamed bun and the last mouthful of porridge had fallen into his stomach, Miss Chen raised her head at the right moment.

"Wang Shuo."

Wang Shuo had a look of confusion on his face.

"It's nothing." Chen Xin lowered her head again. "I might stay for a while before leaving, just letting you know."

"Oh." Wang Shuo nodded, not feeling anything was amiss.

After finishing breakfast and stretching, student Wang Shuo immediately turned his thoughts back to the computer in front of him and began to rethink his plan.

"I could only complete about three percent of the progress in one night; this definitely won't work. If I go on like this, I won't even be able to create the most basic new code language, let alone build the system."

Wang Shuo thought with a frown; as for Chen Xin beside him, he had already ignored her.

Women would only affect his coding speed.

According to Wang Shuo's original idea, he was supposed to wait until the new high-level computer language was successful before starting to build the control system; that way, at the very least, it would save him a great deal of effort and energy.

However, after calculating yesterday's workload, Wang Shuo found that this plan was not realistic. The complexity of the new computer language slightly exceeded his expectations. If he continued to execute according to the original plan, he would need at least twelve days to successfully compile the new computer language. But the remaining three days were simply too short, so short that even if he used the new computer language, he wouldn't be able to smoothly complete the development and testing of the control system, let alone add features and adapt it.

Wang Shuo could only temporarily shelve this plan and think of other ways.

"I can only create the necessary parts first; the remaining parts can be filled in slowly. In that case... wait! Right!"

Wang Shuo's eyes suddenly lit up. He shook his head with some annoyance; how could he have forgotten something so important?

"The thing I used to fool the teacher yesterday—I didn't think I'd be using it today."

He didn't know if it was because Wang Shuo had a good eye or if he was just lucky enough, but when he casually pulled it out yesterday, he had pulled out the primary architecture of the smart core, which was known as the cornerstone of the Humanoid Race civilization. He had even used this thing to fabricate a name: "Node-based Self-circulating Neural Network," successfully bluffing Teacher Ding Runan and achieving his goal of getting leave.

"The source code for the primary smart core architecture doesn't require the entire compilation language. I only need to compile the necessary source code now. As long as I can successfully build the prototype and pair it with the Humanoid Race's core logic gate algorithm, the entire core will be able to operate autonomously."

"In that case, even if I spend all my time building the primary smart core, as long as it's successful, and as long as I can provide the system's core source code, I can completely let go and let the smart core fill in the remaining operating code."

Wang Shuo was full of excitement. If it weren't for Chen Xin sitting right next to him, and he didn't want Chen Xin to think he was a weirdo, he would have wanted to jump up and give himself a big thumbs up.

However, happiness was still meant to be shared, so he coughed.

"Miss Chen, I..."

"If there's nothing else, please don't disturb my reading. Also, you have been sitting blankly for half an hour."

Sitting blankly for over half an hour?

Wang Shuo immediately swallowed the words he wanted to say. Looking at Chen Xin's expressionless face, he didn't know where he had offended this woman.

But women were just like that; being unreasonable was the norm. If Chen Xin were to be serious and reason with him, he might have instead wanted to run away in a panic.

Hmm, it seemed Chen Xin had always been very reasonable.

Wang Shuo no longer had the urge to boast. He withdrew his wild thoughts and began to seriously consider his earlier idea. The more he thought about it, the more he felt there was a great hope for success.

Of course, if he failed...

Apart from Chen Xin's face looking sour, it didn't seem like there would be anything else.

Of course, if he didn't have such a strong sense of pride, that would be even better. Carrying three million on his back always gave him the illusion that he was working for Chen Xin.

Shaking his head, Wang Shuo began to seriously output code.

It seemed like there was an endless stream of things gushing out in his mind, and the keyboard under his hands was clattering non-stop. Wang Shuo very purposefully prioritized compiling the command set for building the primary smart core, directly skipping command sets that were not very important or completely unnecessary.

Time flew by amidst the sound of Wang Shuo's unceasing keyboard typing and Chen Xin's constant page-turning.

7:00 PM.

Chen Xin closed her book on time and signaled to the bodyguard who had come to deliver food to place the lunchbox to the side and not to disturb Wang Shuo, whose fingers were flying across the keyboard.

She herself also gently picked up the lunchbox and led the bodyguard to the first floor.

"Miss, Uncle Chen just called again, asking when you will be returning."

"Wait a little longer."

"Miss, I'm afraid we can't wait any longer." The bodyguard paused. "The Chairman has come in person."

"Does he know I'm here?"

"He doesn't. Miss, you instructed that this place involves company secrets and is not to be disclosed to outsiders." The bodyguard seemed to hesitate for a moment. "Even if it's the Chairman, it's not allowed to be disclosed."

"Well done."

Chen Xin nodded faintly.

"Since Father has come, then let's go back."