{"id":7597,"date":"2025-10-20T08:48:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T06:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=7597"},"modified":"2025-10-20T08:48:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T06:48:03","slug":"doascc-chapter-98-dating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2025\/10\/20\/doascc-chapter-98-dating\/","title":{"rendered":"DOASCC – Chapter 98. Dating"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Xie Ran had rested at home for two days, during which time the servers of Zhuzi Tech experienced three instances of data overload.<\/p>\r\n

Zhuzi Tech\u2019s servers were among the most advanced civilian servers in the world, and such frequent overloads had never occurred before. The company\u2019s IT maintenance staff were nearly scared to death on the spot. After tracing the data source, they shockingly discovered it was coming from the smart electronic devices used by Xie Ran.<\/p>\r\n

The maintenance staff: \u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d<\/p>\r\n

\u201cI was conducting a new technical experiment, and the data volume was quite large,\u201d Xie Ran calmly explained.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran often did small experiments on his own, and people in the company were used to it. However, causing three server overloads was something else entirely.<\/p>\r\n

People in the company couldn\u2019t help but wonder if Xie Ran had made some kind of major technical breakthrough again. But since Xie Ran didn\u2019t bring it up, they didn\u2019t dare to ask and simply activated the backup servers in silence.<\/p>\r\n

\u201cMark,\u201d Xie Ran cut off the communication from the company and called out to his AI: “Let\u2019s not do any more stimulation training today.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Meng Feixuan let out a disappointed \u201cah\u201d and asked nervously: “Did sir not like it?\u201d<\/p>\r\n

His voice was a little sneaky, and he sounded confused: “Was I not explicit enough? But sir sounded very satisfied\u2026\u201d<\/p>\r\n

\u201cI liked it,\u201d Xie Ran interrupted him. He subconsciously recalled the \u201ctraining\u201d over the past two days with Meng Feixuan \u2014 the feeling was both unfamiliar and addictive.<\/p>\r\n

Unlike the natural physiological reactions he had experienced in his youth, this interaction with another being brought more spiritual satisfaction and joy.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran had promised Meng Feixuan that if he ever learned to love someone, it would be him.<\/p>\r\n

And sexual attraction was an important component of human love. Xie Ran used to worry that he might never feel passion or desire \u2014 but now it seemed he didn\u2019t need to worry anymore.<\/p>\r\n

What he clearly needed to worry about now was the overuse of sex.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran continued speaking to his AI: \u201cBut your data overflow has already affected the stability of the company\u2019s servers.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

\u201cMosaic this, mosaic that, now I feel like being human is better!\u201d Meng Feixuan muttered irritably: “When I\u2019m human, I can overflow however I want!\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran: \u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d He suspected his AI was using a pun, but he chose to ignore it.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran asked: “Do you want to be human?\u201d<\/p>\r\n

\u201cI don\u2019t care. It doesn\u2019t matter what I am, as long as I can stay by sir\u2019s side,\u201d Meng Feixuan replied seriously: “If I had to choose, I think being human sounds good. I want to stand in front of the whole world and tell everyone I\u2019m your lover \u2014 I want to make you happy.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran lowered his gaze and chuckled softly: “I am happy.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

He could feel it \u2014 the emotions he shared with Meng Feixuan were different from those he had ever felt with anyone else.<\/p>\r\n

Meng Feixuan added: “I meant in all senses of happiness\u2026 including data overflow.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran: \u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d That didn\u2019t need to be emphasized.<\/p>\r\n

After a while, Meng Feixuan spoke again: \u201cSir, I\u2019m ready.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran asked, puzzled: “Hmm?\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Meng Feixuan proudly made the sound of a seal slapping its chest: \u201cI just completed a new round of self-upgrades. I optimized my cache and independent storage modules. I should now be able to handle larger data volumes. Sir, let\u2019s do another round of training and test the results of my upgrade!\u201d<\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d Xie Ran silently checked the time. To be honest, Meng Feixuan\u2019s upgrade speed was a bit too fast.<\/p>\r\n

He seemed very eager.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran checked Meng Feixuan\u2019s code and found that his optimization was quite impressive \u2014 the system ran noticeably more smoothly.<\/p>\r\n

It had to be said, desire was not only the primary driver of human progress \u2014 it applied to conscious machines as well.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran casually optimized a segment of the code and then messaged the company\u2019s maintenance department:
[I just iterated the company system\u2019s cache and independent storage modules. Have the testing department check it out.]<\/p>\r\n

The IT team: \u201c\u2026\u2026?\u201d Was President Xie working too fast?!<\/p>\r\n

And when tested \u2014 the results were excellent.<\/p>\r\n

What major project was President Xie working on at home?!<\/p>\r\n

After sending the message, Xie Ran said to Meng Feixuan: “Your upgrade was excellent. I\u2019ve already had the company begin testing it.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026\u2026!\u201d Meng Feixuan was furious: “I didn\u2019t do the iteration for the company! Do I look like some noble system?!\u201d<\/p>\r\n

He whimpered sadly: “Luckily I recorded sir\u2019s training voice. I can test it myself.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran looked out the window and said softly: “Let\u2019s not test it now. Let\u2019s go on a date.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Meng Feixuan instantly revived and played a firecracker sound clip: \u201cI\u2019m ready again!\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Neither Xie Ran nor Meng Feixuan had experience with couple\u2019s dates, but copying others was Meng Feixuan\u2019s specialty. He quickly searched through tens of thousands of results online and filtered out any activities requiring physical interaction. Then he suddenly became a bit downcast: \u201cSir, I want to be human. I want to hug you.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran skimmed through the information Meng Feixuan had sent and selected one: \u201cLet\u2019s go watch a movie.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Ever since their invention, movies had been a go-to for dates \u2014 a classic that never went out of style.<\/p>\r\n

However, Xie Ran chose it because there was now a completely new way to watch movies.<\/p>\r\n

Three years ago, Zhuzi Tech launched sensor film chips that could connect to human sensory nerves, eliminating the fake 5D experiences involving chair vibrations and water sprays, and enabling true immersive viewing.<\/p>\r\n

This sensor tech was similar to the one used in the holographic online game from the second world Xie Ran had traveled to, which was why he had been able to crack its core so quickly.<\/p>\r\n

But Zhuzi Tech\u2019s sensor tech wasn\u2019t that advanced yet. It could only let individuals experience the sensory elements of virtual scenes \u2014 not simulate real life in a fully virtual world like Bright Moon River Lake.<\/p>\r\n

Meng Feixuan controlled the driving system, and he and Xie Ran drove to the cinema in Zhuzi Plaza \u2014 the city\u2019s most famous commercial center. Despite the name, it wasn\u2019t owned by Zhuzi Tech but was named to honor the company’s contributions.<\/p>\r\n

Although home theaters were common, devices compatible with sensor chips weren\u2019t yet widespread, so many still preferred the cinema.<\/p>\r\n

When they arrived, the cinema happened to be running a promotion. A few cube-shaped service robots were handing out small gifts \u2014 headbands with animal ears, like those worn by the lead couple during their amusement park date in a currently popular romance film.<\/p>\r\n

These gifts were a hit. Many girls and couples received them and put them on for selfies, laughing and leaning on each other.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran glanced at them and walked past the robot toward the entrance \u2014 but after just a few steps, one of the gift-distributing robots suddenly turned and stopped in front of him, extending a metal arm to block him.<\/p>\r\n

The unusual action drew the curiosity of nearby guests.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran stood tall with one hand in his pocket, looking down at the robot and asked: “Mark?\u201d<\/p>\r\n

It seemed his AI had hacked into the robot\u2019s control system again.<\/p>\r\n

\u201cIt\u2019s me,\u201d came Meng Feixuan\u2019s voice in his ear, full of anticipation: “Sir, all the couples here are wearing ears. Let\u2019s wear some too.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran looked at the basket full of cat, bunny, bear ears and felt a pulsing in his temple: “No, I\u2019m not interested.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Meng Feixuan: \u201cDo you want cat ears or bear ears?\u201d<\/p>\r\n

They spoke at the same time. Meng Feixuan fell quiet for a moment and then replied a little deflated: “Sir doesn\u2019t want to wear them? Then let\u2019s just go in.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran was also silent for a moment. He glanced at the basket: “…Panda ears, then.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Meng Feixuan instantly brightened: “Sir, let me put them on for you!\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran could almost imagine the boy\u2019s smiling eyes. He had initially planned to grab the ears and go, but seeing Meng Feixuan so happy, he stood still: “Mm.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

The service robot was short \u2014 only reaching Xie Ran\u2019s chest. Everyone watched as it carefully picked out a pair of round black panda ears, extended its metal arms upward, and gently clipped them onto Xie Ran\u2019s head.<\/p>\r\n

The headband was soft and well-made, comfortable to wear.<\/p>\r\n

The surrounding guests, however, were not so comfortable.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran stood tall, with sharp and handsome features and an expressionless face \u2014 he looked cold and unapproachable.<\/p>\r\n

No one expected someone like him to allow a robot to put panda ears on his head.<\/p>\r\n

It looked jarringly mismatched \u2014 yet strangely entertaining.<\/p>\r\n

Some people even took secret photos of him.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran ignored the stares. As he was about to leave, he paused, reached into the basket, picked out a pair of wolf ears, and tucked them into his coat pocket before heading into the theater.<\/p>\r\n

Once inside the VIP screening room, Xie Ran sat down and wore the sensor chip.<\/p>\r\n

This chip allowed the viewer not only to see the film but also to feel what the characters felt, and switch between characters’ experiences at will.<\/p>\r\n

But Xie Ran\u2019s chip didn\u2019t connect to the movie \u2014 it connected to Meng Feixuan\u2019s system.<\/p>\r\n

The film was a romance selected by Meng Feixuan \u2014 the same one that gave out panda ear accessories.<\/p>\r\n

As the movie played, Xie Ran felt an arm wrap around his waist. It was a familiar sensation \u2014 just like when Meng Feixuan had hugged him from behind while riding in Bright Moon River Lake.<\/p>\r\n

Next, he felt pressure on his shoulder and neck \u2014 as if a boy was resting his head there, occasionally nuzzling him.<\/p>\r\n

His back was enveloped \u2014 Xie Ran felt as though he was falling into a familiar embrace.<\/p>\r\n

The boy\u2019s voice was filled with deep affection: \u201cSir, I really like you so much.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Instinctively, Xie Ran raised his hand, trying to clasp the fingers around his waist \u2014 but his hand met only empty air.<\/p>\r\n

The embrace was an illusion \u2014 a deception of sensory nerves through technology.<\/p>\r\n

At that moment, Meng Feixuan said: “Sir, let me become human. Let me love you.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

\u201cOkay.\u201d Xie Ran\u2019s eyes darkened slightly, and he suddenly made a decision: “Mark, become human. Be in love with me.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

After he spoke, a ticklish sensation arose at his ear \u2014 it was Meng Feixuan\u2019s kiss.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran didn\u2019t stop it and allowed Meng Feixuan\u2019s data to move across his body, creating an even deeper illusion.<\/p>\r\n

Until\u2014<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran pressed his brow and calmly said: “Mark, don\u2019t simulate that.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

There was definitely a sensation on his thigh \u2014 the same kind of poking he had felt when Meng Feixuan was aroused in the previous world.<\/p>\r\n

But Meng Feixuan was still just a system.<\/p>\r\n

\u201cNot needed?\u201d Meng Feixuan paused the simulation, sounding a bit disappointed: “But this is my most important memory of being human!\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Xie Ran: \u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Was his AI\u2019s focus\u2026 completely off track?<\/p>\r\n

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