Ch. 976..980: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 976-980

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“Forget it. I‘d better talk to Zane and come back and fight alongside you guys.” Instead of worrying about them on a daily basis, it would be better to go back to the organization and join them in their missions.

“It‘s better for you to stay at home. I might be formidable with you by my side, but I will worry about you. Unlike now, when I can face the enemy with no worries.” Carl expressed his thoughts implicitly to Nicole.

“Heh, when have I ever needed you to worry? It is all about me worrying about you, okay?” Nicole shot him a look.

“How many days will you be here?” Nicole looked at Carl with lustrous eyes.

“Without incident, it should be three more days before I go to the next factory,” Carl said with a serious face.

Nicole nodded. “I‘m supposed to be on a flight in three days, too, so we can still meet up if you haven‘t left by then.”

“Sure. Keep in touch.”

“Keep in touch. I‘m leaving now.” Nicole and Carl gave each other a hug, and she left in style.

After returning to the hotel, Nicole heard a knock on the

door just as she was about to hit the sack. She went over to answer the door and saw Harvey outside.

“It is you again. What can I do for you?” Nicole looked at him impatiently.

“Can we go in and talk?” Harvey looked around the empty hallway.

“Let‘s talk here. I have to sleep.”

“Where did you just go when you were at the mall?” Harvey had been mulling this over since he got back and could not figure it out.

“Just this?” Nicole thought it was something serious, but it turned out to be asking her where she had gone.

“Ahh, yeah, just this.” Harvey looked at Nicole in bewilderment.

Nicole slammed the door shut and went back to bed. Harvey was taken aback, wondering why she had closed the door before he could finish his sentence. Fearing that he would be laughed at, he slunk back to his room.

The next day, Nicole finished washing up when there was a knock on the door. She reluctantly walked over to open it. Just as she was about to say something , she found it was not Harvey, who she found repulsive.

“Miss Riddle, I‘ve come to pick you up for the seminar.” It was the man in the suit who had picked her up from the airport yesterday.

“Okay, I will be downstairs in a minute,” Nicole said, closing the door, grabbing her bag, and heading out.

Downstairs, Harvey was reading a book. Seeing Nicole approaching, he closed his book and got up to greet her.” Good morning.” “Good morning.” Nicole shot a glance at him and headed straight for the car without stopping.

Harvey was used to the way Nicole treated him. He followed her into the car. Soon, the car stopped in front of a building

“Miss Riddle, Mr. Ellison, the seminar is on the 30th floor. Someone inside will receive you.”

“Thank you.” Nicole politely thanked the man, got out of the car, and walked into the building.

“Harvey , weren‘t you told the route and address of the seminar before you came?” Nicole asked as she walked.

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“Yup.”

“So how come you didn‘t tell me?” Nicole suddenly turned back to give him a sidelong glance before continuing to walk forward.

“I’m sorry. I thought Séan had told you,” Harvey said humbly. An usher was waiting in the lobby. When she saw Nicole and Harvey walk in, she came up to greet them.

“Miss Riddle, Mr. Ellison, this way, please.”

The usher led Nicole and Harvey to the meeting room, which was already full of people talking. Seeing Nicole walk in, Scott came over to greet her.

“Miss Riddle , did you have a good rest yesterday?”

“Yeah. Thank you, Mr. Harmon, for your hospitality,” Nicole said politely.

“Don‘t mention it. It’s a great honor for me to have you here for the seminar. This way, please.” Scott made a gesture of invitation and guided Nicole to the middle seat.

“Quiet, everyone. This is Miss Riddle I was telling you about.” Scott introduced Nicole to everyone. Silence fell in the conference room as people looked at Nicole and cast admiring glances.

“Miss Riddle is not only beautiful but also young and talented.” A man praised.

“It is indeed an honor for me to have the privilege of meeting you today.”

“Yeah. I have heard a lot about you, but today I‘m finally meeting you in person.”

As everyone kept flattering Nicole, she smiled awkwardly in response, wondering if these people were faking admiration or true hypocrisy.

“Please be seated, Miss Riddle.” Harvey, who came in with Nicole, was sitting in the corner, ignored by everyone. He watched Nicole receive favor from everyone with envy.After the pleasantries, Scott got down to business.

” Today‘s seminar has two themes. One is for us to discuss the development of the manned flying car project, and the other is for you all to get to know each other. Everyone can now speak freely about the manned flying car project and express your opinions and ideas.” Scott finished his speech and leaned back in his chair to watch.

A man wearing glasses was the first to make a comment.”

“Let me say that manned flying cars are indeed a viable direction. According to our research on the current market, I think that within one to two years, ground transportation will no longer satisfy people‘s travel

needs, and manned flying cars are a necessary trend, so we should form a research and development team and aim to have manned flying cars on the market within two to three years.”

“I agree with Mr. Wyatt. Nowadays, we travel a very short distance only to get stuck in traffic, and time is wasted on the road. Isn‘t there a saying that time is life, and wasting time is wasting life? This is too costly. I don‘t think that anyone can afford to waste time.” A middle–aged man put forward his opinion in a serious and composed manner.

“I agree with what the two of them said. The streets are really jammed now, but manned flying cars are not easily developed. Taking a step back; even if developed, supporting operation, facilities, and supervision is also a problem.”

“What Mr. Moreno said is indeed a real problem. With our current ability, developing this project is a bit difficult. I suggest it is better to do some projects that we are good at. That way, we can do a good job, and we can get a return quicker.”

“Yeah, time is money. The manned flying car project will be lucky if it can pay for itself in five years.” During the seminar, everyone talked about their opinions and views. Only Nicole kept listening without saying a word.

After listening to everyone‘s speech, Scott looked at Nicole. “What do you think about the manned flying car project, Miss Riddle?”

“We all know how hard it was back when we made the first atomic bomb. If we identify a goal and that goal is right, I believe that with everyone‘s concerted efforts, we can solve all the problems one by one as time goes by. A manned flying car is not a dream, either.” Nicole calmly expressed her opinion.

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Scott heard Nicole‘s speech and agreed with it. He did not expect Nicole to have such a vision at such a young age.

“Everyone, I think Miss Riddle has a point. Back then, our forefathers could stand on their own feet and struggle hard for the sake of the nation, and this kind of hardworking spirit is very worthy of our learning. As long as we have perseverance and determination, I believe that the manned flying car can definitely be realized, and all the hard work will produce value by then. So we don‘t need to worry.” Scott calmly made a summary and statement.

“Now we vote by a show of hands. If we get a majority in favor, we will start the manned flying car project, and vice versa, to cancel.”

Scott took the lead and raised his hand. Since he had raised his hand, those people from the companies that were not as big as his looked at each other and also raised their hands. The result was that the majority was in favor.

“I declare that the manned flying car project is approved. Next, I will set up an R&D team, and the project will be officially launched in a month.”

Everyone applauded, and the seminar proceeded to the next agenda. People started to network in groups of three or five. Nicole did not want to join them. So Harvey came over.

“Don‘t you want to go over and exchange ideas?”

“No.You go ahead.” Nicole stood by the window, looking out at the view.

“Okay. You stay here to enjoy the scenery.”

With that, Harvey headed into the crowd.

“Hello, Mr. Allen. My name is Harvey; Harvey Ellison.”

“Ahh, Mr. Ellison. I‘ve heard a lot about you.”

“Mr. Ellison, did you come with Miss Riddle this morning? “Mr. Allen glanced at Nicole, then asked Harvey.

“Yes.”

“Why doesn‘t Miss Riddle come over and talk? She looks bored standing by the window alone,” Mr. Allen said.

“She wants to enjoy the view.” Harvey glanced over at Nicole and then explained.

“Enjoy the view?”

“Yes.”

While Harvey was talking to Mr. Allen, a man of Nicole‘s age approached her with a glass of wine. “Hey, it sure is a marvelous view from here.”

Nicole did not even look at him and continued to look out the window. She did not want to have any contact with these business people at all.

Seeing that she was not looking at him, the man introduced himself.

“Hello, I‘m Ike. I heard your speech just now. I think you are full of charm, like a great general.”

“Like a great general? Is thát a way to describe a girl?” Nicole was suddenly amused by his wording.

“You look good when smiling.” Ike looked at Nicole with a twinkle in his eyes. Nicole curbed her smile and asked, “Is this how people chat up girls these days?”

“Chat up girls? I think you‘re mistaken. It‘s networking time. I heard you represent Riddle Corporation and thought I‘d come over and talk to you.” Ike explained. Nicole was indeed beautiful, but that was not the reason for his conversation with her.

Nicole realized she had made a gaffe and apologized with embarrassment.

“I‘m sorry. I can‘t believe I forgot.”

“You know Riddle Corporation?” Nicole looked at him with surprise, wondering how a foreigner knew about Riddle Corporation, which did not seem to be famous.

“When I came here this morning , Mr. Harmon spoke a little about you, so I know a little about you,” Ike explained, trying hard to speak in Hustuaburgian.

“No wonder.” Nicole nodded in acknowledgment.

“Miss Riddle, can you share some of your ideas about the manned flying car project?” Ike liked what Nicole had said before. He had been engaged in research in this area, so he had great expectations for this project.

“I know little about this project, and I just said what came to mind.” Nicole did not want to talk too much with him because she was not too interested in the project.

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“Okay, but I‘m looking forward to seeing you in the R&D group. Bye.” Ike could see that Nicole did not want to have much interaction with him and could only leave discreetly, but he admired her.

After Ike left, Harvey came over to Nicole. “You know that guy?”

“Nope.”

“How come he came over to talk to you if you don‘t know him?” Harvey shot a look toward where Ike had left.

“Is it any of your business who I talk to? Are you done chatting with them?” Nicole glanced at the bigwigs who were still networking in the venue.

“We have talked. I feel pretty good about it and should be able to get deals for Ellison Group.” Harvey was happy with his performance just now.

Scott walked over to Nicole. “Miss Riddle, are you interested in this project?”

“Do you mean the manned flying car program?” Nicole looked at him with surprise, wondering why he had asked her that.

“Yes. I‘m putting together an R&D team soon. If you have time, I hope you can join.” Scott just wanted Nicole to feel involved; he knew she was not an expert in this area of R&D.

“I know nothing about R&D, and I don‘t seem to be able to help much.” Nicole politely refused.

“It doesn‘t matter. It‘s nice that you can witness the growth of the manned flying car with us,” Scott said casually, without forcing Nicole into joining.

“It‘s okay to witness together, and I‘m honored to witness the development process of the manned flying car,” Nicole said modestly. After all, such an enormous project was not for the average person to take part in, and she would be happy if she had just watched. Harvey watched with jealousy from the sidelines as Scott invited Nicole to take part without inviting him.

“Mr. Harmon, Ellison Group will be happy to provide support for this project if needed.” Harvey volunteered himself. He would work hard for anything that gave him the chance to see Nicole.

Scott looked at him and politely declined. “Thank you for your support, Mr. Ellison.”

“Miss Riddle, make yourself comfortable. There‘s a party tonight. I‘ll see you then.” Scott continued talking to Nicole and then left without interacting with Harvey again.

“What did Mr. Harmon mean?”

“Nothing.” With that, Nicole headed for the door.

Harvey followed close behind. “Slow down and wait for me.”

“Miss Riddle.”

Nicole turned around and saw that it was the same person from earlier.

Ike stepped forward and said, “Do you have time later? I know an interesting place. Are you interested?”

“Sure.” She had nothing else to do anyway, so she might as well go out for a stroll instead of returning to the hotel.

“You are?” Harvey coughed as he looked over at Ike.

“Hello, Mr. Ellison, my name is Ike,” Ike greeted Harvey.

“Hello, I‘m a friend of Nicole.”

Ike smiled at Harvey as he heard he was Nicole‘s friend.” Do you want to join us?”

“He can‘t go. He has other things to do.” Nicole chimed in and answered for Harvey without waiting for him to speak.

“It‘s not really important. I can join you guys.” Harvey said cheekily, as the last thing he wanted was to leave a strange man alone with Nicole.

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“Miss Riddle, please.” Ike gestured with his hand.

Nicole shot a look at Harvey and then walked forward while Harvey and Ike followed closely behind.

Inside Ike‘s car, Nicole was listening to music in the back. Harvey was sitting in the front passenger seat as Ike was driving the car off into the distance.

After twenty minutes, the car stopped in front of an experience center. Nicole looked out of the car. “The Octopus Experience Center?”

“Yes, it‘s a gaming experience. I‘m told it‘s a must–visit place,” Ike said. “Then let‘s check it out.” Nicole took the lead. She got out of the car and headed inside, coming to the door and being stopped by the staff.

“Please show your number tag.” Ike came up quickly. “Here it is.”

The staff checked the three number tags before letting them in.

“An experience center with a ticket check? It‘s not like it‘s a movie theater.” Harvey complained.

“It is said that this place only accepts two hundred

visitors a day, so it is entry by number only. Whoever comes late will have to wait until tomorrow, and tickets are not pre–sold but sold at the counter.” Ike explained to Harvey.

“Oh, I didn‘t know that.” Harvey understood upon hearing Ike‘s explanation. “Are the three of you together?” A young lady with blonde hair and blue eyes approached them.

“Yes,” Ike spoke. “Are the three of you experiencing it together?” Ike glanced at Nicole as if asking her opinion. “Yes,” Nicole replied.

“This way, please.” The blonde lady guided them toward the inside. “After passing this door in front of you, the game officially begins.”

“How do you play this game?” Harvey asked the young lady, who just smiled sweetly, saying nothing.

“What does she mean? How are we going about it?” Harvey looked at Nicole with a puzzled look on his face.

“Since this is an experience center, certainly we will have to experience it ourselves. Telling you outright would defeat the purpose.” “If you‘re scared, stay. Let‘s go.” Nicole said, and then looked over at Ike. The two pushed the door open. No way Harvey would

leave them to spend time alone. So he hurried after them.It was pitched back inside , and the faint light was only enough to illuminate the directional signs. Nicole led the way. The lights came on all of a sudden as a four–dimensional space appeared ahead of them. Players must find the real one before the clock struck in order to pass the level.

The moment the lights came on, time began as a giant time compass was ticking overhead. “It seems to be a game of time plus space. Is it for us to experience the feeling of time flying by?” Nicole murmured.

“There are many one–way passages here, so we have to choose carefully, or we‘ll probably get stuck inside,” Nicole explained to them both. “So, how do we get through?” Harvey looked at Nicole.

“There must be a pattern to look for.” Ike was good at analysis. There were multiple mirrors in front, and between each mirror was a passage by which it was hard to tell where it would lead to. The only choice

was to go in and check it out themselves. The good thing was, they could still come back out if they had not ventured too deep inside. But beyond the mirror door, it would be the point of no return. This was almost exactly what Nicole had thought.

Ike tried to look up to see the time, but the clock compass was gone. In its place was a galaxy. “Why is the clock gone?”