Chapter 163: Awakening of Consciousness (20)
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
In the blink of an eye, it was the start of the school year. B University’s campus was bustling with activity as nurous students that had successfully persevered in their studies despite years of hardships. Here, they were going to have to face a new and unknown world of Academia.
Lu Jia’er’s colleagues followed the expected daily routine while she spent her days busy and worried. Although she did not experience the sa whirlwind of dizziness as the incoming freshn, she was just as lost. She no longer had the sa sense of confidence regarding what she knew about her own world.
She hated this feeling. That being said, she had no way, whatsoever, to fight back. Luckily for her, Jin Xiangdong had been with her. Recently, he had been taking her to places they visited before to recreate their ti together. Apart from enjoying the quality ti together, Lu Jia’er was well-aware that by doing so, Jin Xiangdong was attempting to trigger her mory and consciousness. Sadly, the effect was miniscule. She would at tis have so faint monts similar to deja vu, but that was it.
This matter had beco the biggest conundrum for her and Jin Xiangdong.
“The signing ceremony for the cooperation between our psychology departnt and BUA Technology will be held next week. Little Lu, you’re the person in charge of the project, so you will be the point of contact for everyone else.” Professor Han Yi, the departnt head, was acting as chairman for this eting.
Lu Jia’er, who was lost in her thoughts, did not hear this. Li Lin, who was next to Lu Jia’er, poked her leg gently.
Lu Jia’er ca back to her senses and responded to Professor Han Yi. “Alright!”
Professor Han Yi looked at Lu Jia’er and added, “If there’s anything you need help with, please let us know.”
Lu Jia’er nodded. “Yes!”
After the eting, Lu Jia’er and Li Lin left together.
“Jia’er, why do I have the feeling that you have been preoccupied since the new school year began?” Li Lin was curious.
“Have I?” Lu Jia’er tried to deny it.
“It is rare for you to drift off in a eting!” Li Lin smiled.
“I was just distracted.” Lu Jia’er replied without thinking.
Li Lin gazed at her. “You must be under a lot of pressure.”
Lu Jia’er knew what Li Lin was referring to. “I am fine.” Lu Jia’er gave a lukewarm anwer.
Li Lin chuckeld. “You are so outstanding. Especially now that you have beco the youngest person on campus to be in charge of a research project.”
Of all the people in charge of individual research projects at B University, Lu Jia’er indeed was the youngest one. During the past couple of days, many of her colleagues had been discussing this matter and many of them had congratulated her in person.
But on hearing her say this, Lu Jia’er produced a bitter smile! She was outstanding! Previously, when she didn’t know that she was an AI, she would be able to enjoy this sort of complint. But it was ironic now. As a matter of fact, she was just a marionette. What was so outstanding about her?
“I heard that you took in patients for psychological counselling over the sumr.” Li Lin changed to another topic.
“Yes!” Lu Jia’er said softly.
Li Lin looked at her. “With you there, Professor Han Yi’s research center will be jamd!”
Looking at Li Lin with this smile, Lu Jia’er went into a trance. She rembered when she and Li Lin t before.
Every ti Li Lin wore this smile, while she seed to be natural, her smile hid many underlying anings.
Lu Jia’er was staring at her. Li Lin waved her hand in front of Lu Jia’er’s eyes.”Jia’er, Jia’er!”
Lu Jia’er ca back from the trance and said to Li Lin, “The fact that I am the person in charge of this research project has nothing to do with Professor Han Yi.”
Li Ln’s expression changed. She pretended that she could not understand what Lu Jia’er was referring to. “What?”
“The fact that I am the person in charge of the research project has nothing to do with Professor Han Yi. Do not read too much into it!” Lu Jia’er reiterated.
“Jia’er, did you misunderstand sothing?” Li Lin was forcing a smile.
“Lin, your micro-expressions cannot lie.” Lu Jia’er said.
Li Lin felt awkward. “Well... Jia’er, don’t get wrong!”
“Did I really misunderstand?” Lu Jia’er retorted with a question.
The corners of Li Lin’s mouth twiched. “Fine, I did over-think this matter. But I am not alone. Many people think so.”
Lu Jia’er was surprised by Li Lin’s honesty. The forr stared at the latter for a few seconds.
Li Lin was a bit nervous. “Jia’er, are you mad?”
“No.” Lu Jia’er gave a calm reply.
“I am glad! I’ve actually always admired you. So naturally... I am a little bit jealous of your success.” Li Lin said.
“Just a little bit jealous?” Lu Jia’er questioned.
Once again, Li Lin was embarrassed. Then, she changed her answer. “Fine, I am very jealous of you!”
A few seconds later, Lu Jia’er said, “Thank you, Lin!”
Li Lin was startled. She looked at Lu Jia’er with confusion. “Jia’er, you have been acting odd recently.”
Lu Jia’er stopped staring at her and said slowly, “Just recently?”
“What do you an?” Li Lin was puzzled.
“I used to...” Lu Jia’er was about to ask what Li Lin used to think about her. But eventually, she withdrew her remark. “Nothing.”
Li Lin gazed at her, baffled. Lu Jia’er smiled at her. “Lin, I will let you in on a little secret.”
“What secret?” Li Lin asked.
“I can read people’s minds.” Lu Jia’er said, with a smile.
Again, Li Lin was startled. Then, she broke into laughter. “You can read people’s minds! I am sorry. From now on, I will not overthink your relationship with Professor Han Yi. Never again!”
Lu Jia’er smiled. As a matter of fact, Li Lin did not understand her and just thought of her remark as a joke. But she had to thank Li Lin. Because of the expression Li Lin wore just now, an idea ca to Lu Jia’er’s mind.
After she parted ways with Li Lin, Lu Jia’er took her teaching plan and went to the lecture theatre for her class.
As usual, attendance of her class was high. Lu Jia’er, who had always been attentive in teaching, was a bit distracted during this class. In her mind, she was picking out all the inconsistencies in her mory and combing through them. That idea beca more and more tangible in her mind.
As the school bell rang, Lu Jia’er ended the class imdiately. “Class, see you next ti.”
“Professor, I have so questions!” So students stood up.
“I have other things to tend to. If you have any questions, send them to my email.” With that said, Lu Jia’er picked up her teaching plan and left the lecture theatre.
A mont later, Lu Jia’er had gotten into her Cayenne. She was calling Ian from her phone.
This ti, Ian picked up quickly. “Jia’er!”
“Ian, it is ti for you to restore my mind-reading function.” Lu Jia’er went straight to the point.
“Jia’er...” Ian sounded conflicted as he said her na.
“I knew it. Even if I am an advanced AI, I cannot be this simple!” Lu Jia’er stated
“Jia’er, you are too smart.” Ian exclaid.
“I am just an AI created by you no matter how smart I am.” Lu Jia’er retorted.
“Jia’er!” Ian sounded helpless.
“Please restore my original functions.” Lu Jia’er repeated her request, her voice cold and detached.
“Jia’er, are you sure?” Ian asked with resignation.
“Isn’t this a setting you gave ?” Lu Jia’er replied with a question.
The man on the other end of the line fell silent for a few seconds before Lu Jia’er continued, “I’ll go ho first.”
The word “ho” stung Ian’s heart as the sound reached his ears. It took him a while to answer, “Okay.”
Twenty minutes later, Lu Jia’er had returned to Jin Xiangdong’s villa.
Lu Jia’er asked Ake, “Ake, do you have a cara here?”
Ake replied, “Professor Lu, what are you going to do? I can activate my video-recording function now!”
Lu Jia’er waved her hand. “I want a cara!”
Ake blinked. “The cara is in the study. I will go get it for you!”
Soon, Ake returned with the cara. Lu Jia’er turned on the cara, chose video function and handed it back to Ake. “Ake, hold this and record .”
Ake did as he was told, holding the cara as it fild Lu Jia’er.
Lu Jia’er took a deep breath and sent a ssage to Ian.
A few minutes later, Lu Jia’er, who was leaning on the couch, opened her eyes slowly. She had had a similar feeling before, the last ti was when she woke up after the car accident.
Lu Jia’er turned to look at Ake. “Give the cara, Ake.”
However, Ake did not give a tily response. Lu Jia’er stared at Ake with confusion. “Ake?”
Only now did Ake give a response and looked at Lu Jia’er with googly eyes.
“Ake, the cara!” Lu Jia’er repeated.
Ake stepped to her and handed her the cara.
Lu Jia’er wanted to check the video to see what exactly happened when she passed out. However, there was nothing on the cara.
She checked a few tis, but nothing!
Imdiately, Lu Jia’er felt frustrated. Ake asked with concern, “Professor Lu, is sothing wrong?”
“Nothing!” Lu Jia’er shook her head.
Ake blinked. Then, Lu Jia’er stood up and walked to the door.
“Professor Lu, are you leaving again?” Ake followed her.
“Yes, just a mont!” Lu Jia’er replied.
Lu Jia’er drove her car away. She could hear the sounds of everyone’s minds clearly starting from the mont she t the property administrator at the gate of the villa.
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