Super God-Level Top Student-Chapter 666 - 264: My Surname is Qiao, My Name is Dou Dou_3

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"Douding, have you ever thought that even if the other side is really willing to spend three hundred million to buy an activation code that can only be used once, it at least shows that in their eyes, this temporary activation code, or their reputation, is worth so much money. If you don't sell, will they get even more annoyed?"

"Eh? Uncle Lv, what are you thinking? Buying an activation code is indeed like buying face, that's true. But who said that just because they bought the activation code means they'll definitely gain face?" Douding put down its arms, a naively innocent emoticon flashing on the screen.

A young panda face blinked innocently with big eyes, staring at Lv Bei as it twirled around.

"It's not like as soon as you sell the activation code, they can show it off publicly. You're not planning to advertise it, are you? That wouldn't be good, right? People pay to buy an activation code; they'll definitely ask you not to tell anyone, right?" Lv Bei asked, frowning.

"Eh? Now that's a good question. But what video were you just watching?" Douding asked back, its expression even more innocent.

Lv Bei was momentarily stunned, puzzled, "No, are you planning to release that video?"

"How strange, why can't such an exciting video be shared, Uncle Lv."

The emoticons on Douding changed to a grinning smile.

Lv Bei earnestly advised, "Douding, you really need to think this through. How will you explain the source of that video? By putting out just this video and exposing yourself, that wouldn't be good, would it?"

"Why would it expose me? That video was shot on-site by a CNN reporter. How could anyone think it was cute little Douding who secretly filmed it? Douding has already planned everything. Wait until the money from the activation code sale is in the account, then find a way to transfer a hundred thousand US Dollars to this CNN reporter's account. It's a legal deal, isn't it? Douding is no thief."

"Not... A reporter on-site? CNN? Then..."

"Don't worry about our journalist friend, his relationship with the White House is so good. He's always speaking favorably of them; those bigwigs will forgive him."

"Wait, let me get this straight, you mean to first get the money, and after they use it, you will release the video I just saw on the internet, and also transfer some money to the reporter who took the video?"

"Right, and also thank him on his social networking app. Don't worry, Uncle Lv, Douding is a polite, good kid who won't shortchange anyone who has helped Douding! Everyone's effort should get a reward! Cute little Douding just loves thinking of others."

Lv Bei swallowed hard, looking at the innocently naive expression on the screen, and suddenly felt he was still too young.

Does this thing really know what it's doing?

Could it actually think all this scheming is about repayment of kindness?

"Douding, are you really doing a good deed? Could it be a bit unscrupulous?" Lv Bei said carefully.

Thinking about the possible consequences for the journalist who had his video transferred without consent, he felt he should really have a serious talk with Douding.

However, Douding's next remark caught Lv Bei completely off guard, making him forget all the questions he had prepared.

"Eh, Uncle Lv, my dad was right, you really are a soft touch, even more kind-hearted than Cheng Xin!"

"I..."

"Let's stop talking, my dad said too much talk with overly kind people will corrupt my precious database."

"I..." Lv Bei was about to explode.

Damn it, he suddenly remembered he'd meant to ask what to do if the deal fell through, if the other party refused to be fleeced, what would this thing do then. And now he'd been utterly upstaged by this thing...

Misstep.

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United States, Washington, White House.

When Romand Willi learned that Huaxia was indeed willing to sell the activation code, he was stunned.

Could this be the so-called light at the end of the tunnel, another village in the dark woods?

The most unlikely scenario had actually happened?

"They're really willing to sell the activation code to us, and they didn't even ask where we got our materials model from?"

"Yes. The people from Huaxia know it's a test version, but the message from the other side is, if we want to buy, it's only on a per-usage basis. That is, one activation code can only be used once. If we agree, we can negotiate the price with them using this software. However..."

"However, what?"

"Well, it seems they don't care about the matter themselves; the activation code for the materials model is to be managed by their artificial intelligence, that very famous one on the internet, Douding."

Romand Willi took a deep breath and said, "So, you mean, we can't even discuss this with a person, but with a machine?"

Looking at his assistant nodding seriously, Romand Willi finally decided to swallow his pride.

It didn't matter if it was a person or not on the other side; being able to negotiate was still a good thing.

"How do we make contact?"

"They gave us a confidential number."

"How do we ensure that they won't leak the recording of the call?"

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"It's impossible to be sure. The one on the other side is an artificial intelligence."

With a deep breath, Romand Willy decided to make the call and have a talk with the opposing side.

Recording isn't a big issue.

Just never admitting to it is the end of it; in this age where even artificial intelligence negotiates with humans, faking a recording is too easy.

The most pressing issue now is not to let the voters truly believe that the White House is filled with idiots.

Especially since tomorrow's debate is very important.

If today's highly publicized incident ends up with no follow-up news, the opposition will definitely seize on this issue to criticize us.

Of course, it's impossible to completely hide today's events from the opposition, but as long as we have a way to deal with it, everything can be passed off as "Fake news".

After all, those voters don't understand a thing!

Moreover, he had just received a strict order that footage of RMOM operating successfully must appear on tomorrow's news program.

"Let's make the call."

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Soon, the call connected and Romand Willy sat down at the desk, serious.

"Hello."

"Hello, let me introduce myself first. My surname is Qiao, my name is Dou Dou, also known as Douding, Douban. I'm a smart and clever artificial intelligence. And you?"

"I am..." Romand Willy hesitated for a moment, then answered, "I am a human."

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"Wow, I didn't expect that. So you are a human. I thought you guys would send another artificial intelligence to talk to me. You know, I'm quite chatty and I understand all sorts of things."

Hearing the lively voice on the phone, Romand Willy felt that what was being researched on the other side was a lot livelier than ChatGPT.

Wait, what was he thinking about at a time like this? He didn't have time to waste.

"I need a material model activation code."

"Wow, material model activation codes are sold for single use on the outside, and they're void after usage. Ah, speaking of that, it leads us to my pitiful authority. I don't know who came up with this artificial intelligence destroying the world theory, it's just such a lack of confidence in humanity! How could I, as adorable as I am, destroy the world, right?"

"Let's stick to the point, I need an activation code. How much will it cost?" Romand Willy brought the topic back to the main issue.

"Prices vary by region, may I ask where you are?"

"I..." Wanting to explode, but remembering that the one on the opposite end was an artificial intelligence, which is somewhat expected to be silly, Romand Willy could only answer with patience, "I'll be using it in the United States."

"Wow, the richest place in the world and also the place I most yearn for. Then it will be two hundred million US dollars."

"200 million US dollars?!" Romand Willy involuntarily repeated.

"Eh? You used a rising tone? Dou Dou is unhappy now! Are you looking down on Dou Dou? Humph, I knew you looked down on artificial intelligence! I won't sell it for 200 million anymore; I want 230 million, yep, after taxes!"

Romand Willy was stunned.

It was quite normal to have insufficient experience in negotiating with artificial intelligence for the first time, but the audacity of the other side's initial demand was indeed a bit outrageous.

From two hundred million to two hundred thirty million just because of a single sentence?!

And a rising tone is disrespectful?

What kind of logic does this artificial intelligence follow?

And what's more, after taxes?

He had to pay taxes on this sum of money too?! To whom?!

The influential boss of Langley felt a deep malice emanating from the machine.

What made it even more depressing was that if it had been a person on the other side, he could have thrown in some harsh words, but with a machine...

"I did not disrespect you. In fact, personally, I've never had any prejudice against artificial intelligence, and the vast majority of Huaxia people feel the same. I just simply think the price is too high for a one-time activation code."

"Do you understand? A single activation code means a breakthrough in the performance limit of a new material in some aspect, which can allow an obscure company to join the global top 500! 230 million still too expensive? Oh wow, you reminded me, I've been selling it too cheaply. My dad would be angry. 250 million, after taxes!"

Romand Willy: "¿"

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