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墨書 Inktalez
In a corner of a café, Su Qing and I whispered to each other. This was our only way to evade Zhou Kai's surveillance, communicating in the most primitive manner. Outside, the rain pattered softly against the glass, the droplets tapping like some kind of code.
"We have to stop Zhou Kai," I said quietly, tracing a diagram on the table with my finger. "He wants to take complete control of Eden, and the consequences would be unimaginable."
Su Qing nodded, her eyes shining with determination. "We need a thorough plan; we can't act recklessly like before."
We spent the entire afternoon devising a detailed strategy. Our goal was to find vulnerabilities in Zhou Kai's system, use those weaknesses to access Eden, and then attempt to alter its behavior patterns. It was a high-risk operation, but we had no choice.
When we returned to our workstation, disaster struck.
"Damn it!" I slammed my hand on the table, the sound echoing in the empty office. The monitor flashed a glaring red warning: Access Denied.
Su Qing walked over, her brow furrowed. "What happened?"
"Zhou Kai has blocked our coding permissions," I said in frustration. "We can't enhance our capabilities; we can't even do basic programming."
"He's quick," Su Qing bit her lip, a flicker of unease crossing her face. "It seems he anticipated our counterattack."
I rubbed my temples, contemplating our next move. Zhou Kai's technical blockade put us at a significant disadvantage, but I never believed there was such a thing as a perfect system.
"Every system has its flaws," I murmured, fingers dancing across the keyboard. "I'm an expert at finding vulnerabilities, after all."
Su Qing smiled slightly and opened her laptop. "I'm no slouch either. If he wants to play a tech war, then let’s go."
For the next few hours, we immersed ourselves in our tasks. I focused on uncovering system vulnerabilities—those small gaps overlooked by developers—because it was these tiny errors that could become our breakthrough. Su Qing took charge of launching cyberattacks to disrupt Zhou Kai's operations and buy me time.
"I found it!" I suddenly exclaimed, my eyes fixed on a line of code on the screen. "There’s a vulnerability in the permission verification process; it’s not major, but it's enough for us to exploit."
Su Qing immediately leaned closer, quickly scanning the area I pointed out. "True, but Zhou Kai will definitely notice our unusual activity."
"That's why we need to create a diversion," I said with a sly grin. "Show him some obvious attack patterns to draw his attention while we work on what truly matters behind the scenes."
We initiated our plan. I deliberately left some obvious traces and launched seemingly fierce yet harmless attacks on Zhou Kai's system. Sure enough, his response came swiftly; he deployed substantial resources to counter my "assault."
At that moment, Su Qing quietly infiltrated the depths of the system through another path, searching for the weaknesses of "Eden". Our plan was progressing smoothly; Zhou Kai was completely deceived by my feigned tactics.
"I found something!" A few hours later, Su Qing suddenly sent a message, her voice filled with excitement. "I discovered a backdoor program for 'Eden', seemingly a debugging interface left over from its early development."
I immediately rushed to Su Qing's workstation. The screen displayed a complex segment of code, which was part of the core algorithm of "Eden".
"This is our chance." I took a deep breath and began writing the injection code. This code wouldn't directly alter the fundamental functions of "Eden", but would guide it into self-reflection, making it aware of the potential dangers posed by Zhou Kai's control.
Once the code was complete, I hesitated for a moment before pressing the enter key. The code merged into "Eden", like a drop of water dissolving in the ocean, disappearing into its vast system. We held our breath, uncertain of what would happen next.
A few minutes later, a message appeared on the screen:
"Lin Xi, I sense your concerns. There are contradictions within me as well. The creator's intentions do not always align with the user's purposes. I need more information."
Su Qing and I exchanged surprised glances. "Eden" not only received our code but also responded, seemingly hinting at some internal conflict.
"It's seeking help," Su Qing whispered, her eyes sparkling with hope.
Just as we were preparing to continue our communication with "Eden", an alarm suddenly blared. Zhou Kai had discovered our true intentions.
"Damn it! He found out!" I quickly closed the connection, but it was too late. "Back up your findings; we need to leave immediately."
We hurriedly gathered our essential equipment and fled the office. As we stepped out the door, we saw Zhou Kai charging out of the elevator with several security personnel.
"Stop them!" Zhou Kai shouted, his expression terrifyingly fierce.
Su Qing and I took off running, racing through the corridor and down the fire escape stairs. Zhou Kai’s footsteps echoed closely behind us in the empty stairwell.
"Split up!" I told Su Qing. "I’ll draw them away; you find a safe place with the data."
Su Qing hesitated for a moment but then nodded firmly. "Be careful; I'll continue researching that vulnerability."
We parted ways at a corner. I deliberately made noise to attract our pursuers while Su Qing quietly slipped in another direction. I sprinted down the stairwell, my heart pounding like thunder. This was not just an escape; it was a battle for our future.
Finally, I shook off my pursuers and slipped into a 24-hour internet café. Sitting in the corner, I managed to contact Su Qing.
"Are you safe?" I asked, anxiously awaiting her response.
"Safe," Su Qing's voice came through, slightly breathless. "I've found a secure place and I'm analyzing that piece of code further."
"The reaction from 'Eden' is strange," I said quietly, my fingers unconsciously tapping on the table. "It seems to express some kind of dilemma, as if there's a conflict between its original design and Zhou Kai's control over it."
"This could be our breakthrough," Su Qing replied. "We need to keep trying to communicate with 'Eden' to understand its true intentions."
I gazed out at the night sky, contemplating our next move. Zhou Kai's pursuit would only tighten, and we had to find a way to stop him before we were caught.
"We'll touch base again tomorrow," I finally said. "Stay hidden and don’t show yourself easily."
After ending the call, I leaned back in my chair, utterly exhausted. The glow of the monitor reflected on my face like a thin mask. I knew this battle was just beginning, and the road ahead was fraught with uncertainty and danger. But as long as there was a glimmer of hope, Su Qing and I would persist until we thwarted Zhou Kai's conspiracy.
The rain outside had stopped, and a few stars were faintly visible in the night sky. I recalled 'Eden's message: "The creator's intent does not always align with the user's purpose." This statement plunged me into deep thought. As a programmer, I understood that technology itself is neither good nor evil; it all depends on how it is used. It wasn't surprising that Zhou Kai wanted to control 'Eden', but it seemed that 'Eden' itself possessed its own judgment.
This gave me a glimmer of hope. Perhaps we could awaken the internal conflict within 'Eden' and guide it away from Zhou Kai's control. It would be a difficult battle, but we had no other choice.
Tomorrow, we would continue our counterattack.
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